On July 16th, the government announced the minimum wage for the fiscal year 2017. Every year, the minimum wage goes
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Can EPS workers invite their families to Korea?
There are about 25,000 Filipino EPS workers in Korea. The normal contract for these workers is 3 years, but it
Continue readingHow to Change E9 to E7 Visa
E-9 is the visa given to EPS workers in Korea. Filipinos who want to work in the manufacturing industry in
Continue readingWhen work accidents happen to foreign workers in Korea
Korea Herald posted an article entitled “Work Accidents plague foreign workers”. Reading this I was reminded of a video I
Continue readingLoan Assistance for Korea-bound OFWs
From POEA Facebook page: The MOA seeks to implement the OFW Pre-Departure Loan (OPL) Facility to provide departing OFWs under
Continue readingProblems with POEA EPS EReg
Last month, the POEA announced the opening of online registration for Filipinos who want to take the EPS-TOPIK for a
Continue readingNo entry ban on voluntary exit
UPDATES BELOW It has been reported that the Immigration Office in South Korea is holding a “crackdown” on illegal immigrants
Continue readingCrackdown on Illegal Immigrants in Korea
During the past few days, we have seen posts on Facebook notifying the Filipinos in South Korea of the presence
Continue readingKorean Scholarship for Government Workers
Reposting from KOICA. Here’s a chance for Filipino government employees to enhance their knowledge by participating in Korean scholarship programs
Continue readingFilipino English Teachers for Japan
If you’re a Filipino English teacher and would like to work abroad, forget about Korea! The Korean government has not
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