Navigating the world of overseas job searches can be challenging, especially with the rise of recruitment scams. That's why we're excited to introduce WorkAbroad's latest feature: the 'Validate Agency Email' tool. This tool offers candidates an independent way to verify agency email addresses, empowering them to make informed decisions and navigate their job search journey with increased confidence. Similarly, it also helps to foster trust and reliability in their interactions with licensed recruitment agencies.
Nov 24, 2023
Working abroad can be an exciting and enriching experience, offering opportunities to grow both professionally and personally. However, to make the most of your career abroad, it's essential to be mindful of the cultural considerations of your destination. Understanding and adapting to the local culture is key to building positive relationships with colleagues and locals, as well as ensuring a successful overseas work experience.
Nov 07, 2023
As COVID-19 continues to affect thousands of lives, the number of our OFW repatriates now hits the 500,000 mark. DOLE remains committed to helping our kababayans, with their AKAP assistance extending to more than P5 billion as of today. Read this news and other related stories in our recommended articles for the month.
May 18, 2021
As the global pandemic continues, countries are finding ways to work around COVID-19 and the restrictions it has caused. Slowly but surely, demand for Filipino seafarers increased during the pandemic, as their services are deemed more vital than ever. And as government lifts deployment bans and travel restrictions eased up, many agencies find it hard to keep up with the constant crew change demands. Competition for quality seafarers has never been this tight.
Apr 29, 2021
Despite the looming threat of unemployment because of "Omanization", many Filipinos working in Oman opt to remain instead of going home to the Philippines. Read this news and other related stories in our recommended articles for the month.
Apr 20, 2021
A bit of good news—Filipinos can now apply again for H-2B visas after the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) added the Philippines to the list of countries eligible for participation in the temporary non-immigrant working visa program. Read related news and more in our recommended articles for the month.
Mar 23, 2021
As the global economy slowly opens, so do more opportunities for our Filipino seafarers. The COVID-19 pandemic has made many things uncertain for our workers, but slowly we are beginning to see signs that more ports will be opened very soon.
Mar 09, 2021
While COVID-19 remains its grip globally, many countries are finding ways to work around the pandemic and the restrictions it has caused. Slowly, demand for Filipino workers overseas increases as government deployment bans are lifted, and travel restrictions are eased up.
Mar 05, 2021
As an added assistance during the pandemic, the POEA will extend the Balik-Manggagawa Online Evaluation for our OFWs. Read related news and more in our recommended articles for the month.
Feb 18, 2021
A new hope arises for our OFWs as vaccines are expected to roll out early this year, making it possible for deployment to rise in 2021. Read related news and more in our recommended articles.
Jan 14, 2021