PASEI MANPOWER PROVIDERS AND OFW's ARE PARTNERS IN NATION BUILDING

Actor and Comedian Arnel Ignacio and now the newly designated OWWA DeputyAdministrator speaks to the crowd the importance of language and unity among OFW's and other stake holders.

Another Milestone For The Philippine Association Of Service Exporters,Inc.., Leading The Way To A Better Philippines For OFW's
By: Ver M. Garcia and Teddy Cho

PASEI BOARD OF DIRECTORS SWORN INTO OFFICE.

The Philippines is the Best Manpower Provider Company in the world  according to Rep. Jesulito Manalo of ANGKLA Party-list. The Service agencies are also the living heroes of today together with the OFW's and they're participant in our Nation building!

As observed by the Reportorial team of  Bloggers Association of the Philippines :

The Philippine Association of Service Exporters, Inc.(PASEI) successfully hurdled an important milestone by launching the 38th Annual General Membership Meeting at the prestigious New World Manila Bay Hotel and holding an official, fair and clean election of the 6 New Board Member candidates namely: 1.) Commodore Oscar T. Garcia, with 77 votes garnered and Rowena M. Paragas, who also garnered 77 votes; 2.) Jamal E. Kanan, 75 votes garnered; 3.) Leslie S. Tan, 70 votes garnered; 4.) Marlon R. Rono, 68 votes garnered; 5.) Erwin R. Relox, 61 votes garnered; 6.) Margie A. Consolacion, 50 votes garnered; not lucky is number 7.) Lea M. Singian, who garnered 38 votes. The election of Board of Directors were manned  by Competent and Professional Election committee members, those are: 1.) Atty. Teresita S. Lora former NLRC Commissioner; 2.) Fe T. Palileo from ECOP (Employers Confederation of the Philippines)/NLRC (National Labor Relations Commission); and 3.) Atty.Marcus Villanueva, President of Pilipinas Global. The total number of votes (516) tallied perfectly with the number of Ballots (86).

The theme of the event "REINTEGRATION OF OFW" which means in layman's term the process of putting back an individual (OFW) back to the mainstream society. Other terms synonymous to reintegration are re-establish, incorporate again, rebuild as before, restore as before and reconstruct.

Respectable Congressmen/ Party-list representative, Hon.'Aniceto "John" D. Bertiz III, of ACTS-OFW and Hon. Jesulito "Jess" A. Manalo of ANGKLA  Party-list gave an inspiring and challenging talks on HB 192, reintegration, gains in migration. investment portfolio of the government, the role and participation of PASEI and other service agencies in nation building and how to handle reverse migration, addressing brain drain locally.



Guest and keynote speaker of the event is Hon. Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III, an undaunted statesmanship remarkably amused the audience on the issue of corruption being hurled at him by an unknown entity.

On the lighter side of the event, Actor and Comedian Arnaldo "Arnel" Ignacio, now Deputy Administrator/of OWWA amused the crowd and gave the audience a testimony of the importance of recognising the importance of working together to overcome the barriers of language and cultural gap. He also stressed the role of having a good relationship with OFW's and service providers. To unite as one and work together for the huge task ahead.

Government and private sponsors were also  given the opportunity to present their oral and video presentation of the world class products and services, from the government side, PhilHealth represented by Mr. Marvy T, Robledo; a message from Usec. Bernard P. Olalia ( POEA Admin.) was given by D.A.Villamor Ventura S. Plan. A prepared speech of Senator Joel Villanueva  addressed to PASEI leadership was read by PASEI Chairman Edwina L. Beech.

Private sponsors from PLDT Global Mr. Francis Oliva gave a power point presentations. JobsAdboard, CCS Pte. Ltd., Singapore supported the event as well. PASEI leadership  was very thankful and acknowledge the support given by the different stakeholders during the event.

The last to present a comprehensive report was no other than Mr. Nicon F. Fameronag, a former Usec. of DOLE and Founder of LILAC Center presented a Labor market  research of the CZECH Republic, a very important scooping on Why  we should send our OFWs in the CZECH Republic but, due to time constraint and information overload, adjournment was proposed properly and was duly seconded. (VerGarciaBlogs)

Photo Gallery Of PASEI Event:

 

Photos by: Teddy Cho


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Press Statement

Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III Reports To The Nation

July 21, 2018

As President Rodrigo Roa Duterte renders his third State of the Nation Address, we at the Department of Labor and Employment reaffirm our commitment to the reforms initiated by his administration.

For one, we are steadfast in according full protection to workers by ensuring job security pursuant to the directive of the President. We have taken initiatives to pursue effective implementation of the right to security of tenure and eliminate practices that circumvent the law prohibiting illegal contractual arrangements.

From August 2016 to date, a total of 321,964 workers were regularized. Of this total, 202,779 workers were regularized through voluntary regularization while 119,185 were regularized through inspection. We aim to regularize 300,000 employees in 2018, 243,418 of which were already regularized during the first half of the year.

One of our latest labor compliance orders was addressed to Dole Philippines, a multinational fruit manufacturing company. We affirmed the decision of our DOLE regional office directing the foreign food giant to regularize more than 9,000 workers.

So as to guarantee just, simplified, and expeditious resolution of labor issues at the workplace, we promote conciliation-mediation as an effective alternative dispute resolution mechanism in providing labor justice. Through this scheme, a total of around PHP 32.1 billion in monetary award was given to 513,576 workers.

We have established 18 One-Stop Service Centers for OFWs across the country integrating all frontline services of key government agencies for OFWs. Also, we have initially rolled out the iDOLE card for OFWs that will eventually replace the Overseas Employment Certificate and help ease doing business with government.

And in order to strengthen the protection of our migrant workers, we signed Bilateral Labor Agreements with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates and Cambodia. We have likewise repatriated almost 22,000 migrant workers in distress since 2016.

For the welfare needs of vulnerable pensioners, we approved a PhP1,150.00 across the board increase in the monthly pension of Employees’ Compensation (EC) permanent disability pensioners and qualified beneficiaries in the public sector.

Our employment facilitation program, through the Trabaho, Negosyo, Kabuhayan, mounted 108 job and livelihood events in 2017 where of 384,379 job vacancies from 2,258 employers were offered to 80,592 qualified applicants.  From these undertakings, 9,684 were hired on the spot. Also, 3,680 MSMEs were assisted in the TNK seminars.   Employment facilitation services and livelihood assistance were also provided to some 8,000 victims of the Marawi Siege composed of internally displaced persons (IDPs), dependents of soldiers and policemen

Financial assistance, livelihood and emergency employment were provided to affected workers under the Boracay Emergency Employment Program (BEEP), of which, 1,963 cash cards issued for first Financial Support tranche as of 27 June 2018 with a total amount of PHP 9,529,663.00. Additional 500 cash cards were issued on July 8.  Around  2,960  informal sector workers were provided with emergency employment amounting to PHP 23,166,689.22, and another  PHP 1 million to 339 members of Malay Association of Sailing Boat Owner.

In the face of challenges, we are undaunted and remain committed to endeavor for the realization of decent job for the Filipino workers in an atmosphere of freedom where their rights are respected and welfare upheld. (VerGarciaBlogs)

PASEI SUCCESSFUL MARKETING MISSION IN EUROPE

PASEI  POST-EUROPE MARKETING MISSION PRESS CONFERENCE AT CENTURY PARK SHERATON

by: Ver Garcia & Teddy Cho

PASEI PRESSCON: In photo, 2nd from left Former DOLE USEC Nicon Fameronag, PASEI President Elsa U. Villa and PRO Raquel Bracero- PASEI. The Philippine Association of Service Exporters, Inc. (PASEI) caring partners of OFWs in Nation building.

Madam ELSA U. VILLA, President of PASEI, Thank all the invited guest from the Board of Directors, Media and the Private sectors who joined the Press conference of the post –Europe Marketing Mission covering the countries of the Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, and Austria from the 5^th to 24^th June 2018.

PASEI Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mrs. Edwina Lema- Beech, who is also  the President of MABUHAY PERSONNEL & MANAGEMENT SERVICES,INC. ; Board Director and Treasurer Julie Rose M. Inso, who is also the President of Coreteam Manpower Services, Inc. ;  Board Director and Assistant Treasurer Rowena M. Paragas, who is the Presidentof NYD International Placement Agency, Inc. ; Board of Director and Public Relations Officer Raquel E. Bracero who is the President of Peridot International Resources, Inc. ; and Board of Director Susanna A. Virtus, who is the President of All Seasons Manpower International Services Inc.

The following are the members of the PASEI Mission to Europe: Mr. Kenneth L. Martirez, Vice President , Aram Enterprises , Inc. ; Christina de la Cruz Frey, President and CEO, Chartreuse Prime Recruitment Specialists , Inc., and her Daughter, Zeanne  Michelle DC. Bello, Corporate Secretary and Sales and Marketing Manager; Jovita G. Baltazar, Marketing Consultant, Humanlink  International Manpower Agency; Mary Mei Victorino, President , Mother’s Way  Overseas Manpower Specialists Corporation ; Jenny P. Clavero, President , Mountain Peak International Human Resources Corporation ; Lea M. Singian, President , Provident Overseas Placement Agency; Rose Marie M. Lainez, and Joan H. Lainez,President and CEO and Corporate Secretary, respectively, R.I.S.E. Manpower Services ; Grace C. Woo, President, VALESCO-SMS; Richard A. Bonifacio, General Manager, Venture Management Systems; Marites  Joan G. Quezon, President, JOBS Manila  International, Inc.; Cristina S. Honor, President, Cleopatra  International Placement Agency, Inc.; and Myrna A. Magalong, General Manager, Transnational Services, Inc.

The first goal was to familiarize and get acquainted with the laws, rules, and regulations, as well as the realities in the labor markets of the four countries relative to worker migration  and the second goal ,look for new  employers for skilled OFWs in these four countries.

In setting to accomplish the two goals, the initiatives taken by PASEI then  was to meet with  relevant authorities in both the private and public sectors of the four countries. A coordinated effort  with the Philippine Government officials  through the Philippine consulates and also meetings with employers, recruitment agencies, as well as labor market research and information institutions, with whom PASEI undertook  brainstorming on matters pertaining to the potential Philippines  worker’s migration  framework for legal and ethical recruitment. As of now PASEI is  confident  and believes  that the two goals were achieved during the European Mission.

In the Czech Republic ,the first destination of the mission , the Philippine Embassy officials led by Charge d’ Affaires Jed E. Dayang,  who was very helpful in providing information and tools of assistance relative to the entry of OFW’s to the Czech Republic according to the PASEI group. Through the courtesy of the Philippine Embassy.

 Media personality that covers the PASEI Presscon.

The PASEI took the initiative to discuss with the Philippine government embassies,  met with employers, recruitment agencies, as well as labor market research and information with whom they discussed the Philippine workers migration framework for ethical and legal recruitment.

The Czech Republic was the first stop of the PASEI delegation and met with the Philippine embassy headed by Charge d’ Affaires Jed Dayang who was very cooperative in providing vital information and assistance in connection with the entry of OFW’s to the Czech Republic.

In addition, they met also with the officials of Czech Chamber of Commerce and Idustry, the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Investment and Business Development Agency. Under this project, the Czech Republic has allocated an initial 1,000 jobs for skilled OFW  migrant workers.

The Czech Republic is desirous in absorbing Filipino skilled workers and laid its framework for the entry of Filipino skilled workers in Czechoslovakia. The Czech government needs to know more about the Philippine migrant workers documentation procedures. The Business Development Agency requested the POEA for an official copy of its employment contract and other relevant documents for dissemination to the Czech employers.

It is very important to carry out an effective public information and communication campaign to raise the level of awareness, knowledge and understanding of the Czech companies/employers with regards to the Filipino worker’s migration policies, programs, rights and privileges, the qualities and competencies. PASEI is willing to provide the necessary inputs and recommendations as communicated to the POEA administrator Bernard Olalia. Official and relevant documents were provided thru the Philippine consulate in Prague as requested by the Czech Republic.

Bilateral labor   agreement (BLA) discussions between the Philippines and the Czech Republic including the POEA have been initiated, and by this time the Technical Working Group (TWG) on Czech concerns.

Poland mission produced productive meetings, with the tireless efforts of Ambassador H.E. Patricia Ann V. Paez in arranging the meetings with Poland’s Labor  Inspectorate , Ministry of Foreign Affair’s Economic Cooperation Department, and Warsaw labor office .Several one-on -one meetings with Polish employers and their recruitment agencies arranged by the Philippine embassy.

Poland’s dire need of 100,000 worker’s particularly in the manufacturing, Health and agricultural sectors confirmed owing   to the rapid economic growth and Polish workers migration to other rich  and prosperous Euro Nations like Germany, France and UK.

PASEI proposed and urged DOLE and Foreign Affairs to establish two Philippine Overseas Labor   Offices (POLOs), one in Germany and with options between Czech Republic or Poland in order to secure and  protect the overseas Filipino workers entering the labor  markets of these two countries and to enable and facilitate legitimate employers to recruit OFWs.

OFWs and employers in these countries are clamoring  for the presence of Philippine overseas labor and employment officials to attend to their document processing needs. Right now, verification of employers authentic documents are being done either in the POLOs in MILAN and ROME, Italy , or in Geneva, Switzerland which are very far thus, it takes too long , if not months to process.

A POLO office in Germany, employers and OFWs in Central Europe would be convenient to process to process their documents relative to OFWs hiring according to Mrs, Villa.

Another POLO, either in Prague, Czech Republic, Warsaw, Poland, could take care of OFWs and employers in these countries. Including that of Hungary, Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The POLO can also cover other countries in the Baltic Sea Area, wherein  Filipinos  are -present such as: Denmark, Finland, Russia, and Sweden Mrs. Villa avers.

She said that in addition to these countries there are already existing OFWs present in the labor markets of Croatia, Ukraine, Slovakia, Yugoslavia, and Moldavia of which any of the proposed POLOs can cover.

The DOLE and DFA, she explained, would need to assign experienced and qualified personnel to these POLOs and should ask Congress for additional resources for the purpose.

“ The House of Representatives and the Senate should support our recommendation, considering the enormous contribution of OFWs to the Philippine economy.  We should bring within the reach of our OFWs in these countries all available government services,” according to PASEI President, Elsa Villa.

Related to the establishment of POLOs, PASEI supports the initiatives of the Philippine Embassy in Warsaw for the establishment and forging of a bilateral  labor  agreement (BLA) between the Philippines and Poland as a way to fast-track the deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Poland.

Such a bilateral agreement, PASEI believes is the most immediate and logical step for legal, safe, and ethical migration because Poland is just opening up its labor market to third- country nationals (TCNs) like Filipinos. Poland is an ideal alternative work destination for OFWs because of similarities in both countries religious culture- both being devoutly catholic. But there are differences in Polish and Philippine labor laws that a bilateral labor agreement could address. While Poland like all the Eu member countries, observe the highest labor and human rights standards that  preclude serious welfare problems, there are standards in the existing POEA (Philippines Overseas Employment Administration) rules and regulations that are not aligned with the labor market conditions of Poland. The POEA needs to address the different labor market realities of Poland. Issues like recruitment costs; the issue of joint and several liability; transfer during the employment period; and workers benefits, such as food and accommodation. PASEI seriously hopes to discuss these important issues with POEA.

Connected to these issues mentioned is the reason why Chairman Edwina Lema-Beech, stern warning of OFWs against illegal recruitment for Poland, mentioning that illegal recruitment could take advantage of the fact that Europe is a high-end labor market destination and lure unsuspecting OFWs to illegal human trafficking schemes.

Germany has been known as an alternative OFW destination for OFWs particularly in the healthcare sectors. In Munich, PASEI delegates met with 21 representatives of private and government hospitals, home care facilities for the aged, migrant insurance companies, and clinics under the umbrella of Health Care Bayern, one of Germany’s largest network of organizations in the healthcare sector. All were unanimous in expressing the need to hire and recruit more nurses, physical therapists, and other healthcare workers and the need to fast track the process of hiring more OFWs in the healthcare sector. The meeting between PASEI delegation and Health Care Bayern an opportunity to give a one-on -one presentations of the different services available to the German counterpart.

PASEI delegates were informed by the Philippine Embassy  in Vienna, Austria through Chief of Mission Sulpicio M. Confiado that the new government in Austria is not so keen at the moment to welcome the TNC workers, but encouraged by the fact that the health care sector of Austria is also in need of workers and Filipinos in Austria is estimated to be around 45,000 have been assimilated and are well-liked by the Austrian society. (VerGarciaBlogs)  

      

POLAND NEEDS THOUSANDS SKILLED WORKERS FOR ITS AGRI & MANUFACTURING SECTOR

PASEI Supports Labor Agreement with Poland

To fast-tract OFW deployment in manufacturing and agricultural sectors

Market Square - wherein the statue of Warsaw Wilanow Palace is shown as the rallying symbol of the city.

Warsaw—The Philippine Association of Service Exporters, Inc. (PASEI), which has just concluded a six-day marketing mission here, yesterday expressed support to the initiative of the Philippine Embassy in Warsaw for the establishment and forging of a bilateral labor agreement (BLA) between the Philippines and Poland as a way to fast-track the deployment of overseas Filipino workers to this prosperous East European country.

In a press release, PASEI President Elsa U. Villa said such a bilateral labor agreement, which Philippine Ambassador to Warsaw H.E. Patricia Ann V. Paez broached during a meeting with the PASEI marketing mission delegation, is the most logical process as Poland is just opening up its labor market to third-country nationals (TCNs) like Filipinos.

“Poland is in need of thousands of workers for its manufacturing and agriculture sectors. Our estimate, based on our meetings with Polish employers, is that this could reach over 100,ooo, but the most orderly, the safest, and legal way to deploy OFWs to Poland is for the Philippine government, specifically the Departments of Foreign Affairs and Labor and Employment to immediately sit down with Polish authorities to discuss and conclude a bilateral labor agreement that would provide the framework for PASEI member-agencies and other licensed recruitment agencies in the country to already conclude recruitment agreements with Polish employers,” Villa said.

 Villa said that although Poland could be an ideal alternative work destination for OFWs because of some similarities in both countries’ religious culture, both being devoutly Catholic, there are differences in Polish and Philippine labor laws that a bilateral labor agreement could address.

“The labor market realities in Poland are different, such that many provisions of the POEA Rules and Regulations do not apply, and therefore, the Philippines Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) will need to address these,” said Villa.

Some of the issues that the PASEI official said need to be addressed are recruitment costs; the issue of joint and several liability; transfer during the employment period; and workers’ benefits, such as food and accommodation.

“While Poland, like all the EU member countries, observe the highest labor and human rights standards that preclude serious welfare problems, there are standards in the existing POEA rules and regulations that are not aligned with the labor market conditions of Poland,” Villa explained.

But despite of these, she explained that Poland is very much willing to welcome Filipino workers because it is in much need of skilled labor, aggravated by an aging population and the exodus of Polish workers to more prosperous EU countries, such as Germany, France, and the UK. To fill-up its huge shortage of labor, Poland has welcomed over a million workers from Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Moldavia, and Georgia.

Relative to this, PASEI Board Chairperson Edwina Lema-Beech warned OFWs against illegal recruitment for new labor markets like Poland, saying that illegal recruiters could leverage the fact that Europe is a high-end labor market to lure OFWs to illegal recruitment schemes.

“OFWs should know that the EU has very strict rules and regulations on immigration, including work migration. Illegal recruitment for work to any EU member country, including Poland, is not tolerated and is severely punished with stiff fines and long jail sentences, including deportation,” Lema-Beech said.

The PASEI’s Europe Marketing Mission is composed of the following: PASEI President Elsa U. Villa, president of Krona International Services Systems, Inc.; Edwina L. Beech, PASEI Chairman and President of Mabuhay Personnel & Management Services, Inc.; Julie Rose M. Inso, President, Coreteam Manpower Services, Inc.; Rowena M. Paragas, President, NYD International Placement Agency, Inc.; Raquel E. Bracero, President, Peridot International Resources, Inc.; Susana A. Virtus, President, All Seasons Manpower International Services, Inc.; Kenneth L. Martirez, Vice President, Aram Enterprises, Inc.; Christina dela Cruz Frey, President and CEO, Chartreuse Prime Recruitment Specialists, Inc., and her daughter, Zeanne Michelle DC. Bello, Corporate Secretary and Sales and Marketing Manager; Jovita G. Baltazar, Marketing Consultant, Humanlink International Manpower Agency; Mary Mei Victorino, President, Mother’s Way Overseas Manpower Specialists Corporation; Jenny P. Clavero, President, Mountain Peak International Human Resources Corporation; Lea M. Singian, President, Provident Overseas Placement Agency; Rose Marie M. Lainez and Joan H. Lainez, President and CEO and Corporate Secretary, respectively, R.I.S.E. Manpower Services; Grace C. Woo, President, VALESCO-SMS; Richard A. Bonifacio, General Manager, Venture Management Systems, and his spouse, Rossana; Marites Joan G. Quezon, President, JOBS Manila International, Inc.; Cristina S. Honor, President, Cleopatra International Placement Agency, Inc.; and Myrna A. Magalong, General Manager, Transnational Services, Inc.
(VerGarciaBlogs)

CZECH NEEDS ONE THOUSAND FILIPINO SKILLED WORKERS TO BOOST THEIR ECONOMY

PASEI urges fast action on Czech market for OFW's

Initial 1,000 positions need to be filled up this year..

By: Bambam Cabalatungan

PASEI VISITS POLISH LABOUR INSPECTORATE. Members of the Board of Directors of the Philippine Association of Service Exporters, Inc., the Philippines's oldest and largest association of licensed recruitment agencies, pose with officials of the Polish Chief Labour Inspectorate headed by Jaroslaw Lesniewski (Director, Legality of Employment (7th from left); Katarzyna Pietruszynka, Adviser, Legal Department (6th from right); Iwona Hadaccz, Vice Director, Personnel and Training Department (4th from right); and Marta Chodorowska, Head, International Relations Unit (2nd from right) at the Chief Labour Inspectorate office in Warsaw, Poland. PASEI, which is on a marketing mission to explore Poland's labour market for OFWs, had met Poland's Chief Labour Inspector Wieslaw Lyszczek and his officials to familiarize its members with Poland's labor standards and conditions of work for migrant workers. (L-R) Board Director and PASEI Treasurer Julie Rose M. Inso; Attache Ramon Ebale, Philippine Embassy, Warsaw; former DOLE Undersecretary for Employment Nicon F. Fameronag, Adviser to the marketing mission; PASEI Director Susana A. Virtus; PASEI President Elsa U. Villa; Consul Ma. Alnee A. Gamble, Philippine Embassy, Warsaw; PASEI Chairman Edwina Beech; and PASEI Directors Raquel E. Bracero and Rowena Paragas.

Prague—Saying it has gained a headstart in initiating private sector entry in the Czech labor market, the Philippine Association of Service Exporters, Inc. (PASEI), here for a four-day marketing mission, has urged the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) to match the seriousness of the Czech government in enticing Filipinos to its skilled labor-starved economy by already laying down the groundwork so that private licensed recruitment agencies can already begin to deploy the initial 1,000 skilled Filipino workers that the Czech government has allocated to the Philippines under its new “Philippine Regime” project.

“We have noted during our mission that there is a paucity of information among Czech employers about Filipino workers in general and the Philippines’s worker migration program in particular. The level of knowledge and awareness is low and we at PASEI believe there is a need for closer and stronger collaboration between the government and the private sector to address the need for more relevant and correct information,” said Elsa U. Villa, PASEI President, who is heading the 22-member PASEI delegation.

The Czech Republic currently implements three “regime” projects for migrant workers—one for Ukraine and another for Mongolia. The third, which is for the Philippines, was approved in January and took effect last May.

Ms. Villa said the marketing mission was informed by officials of the Czech Investment and Business Development Agency, or CzechInvest, that it wants to know more information about the Philippines’s migrant worker documentation system, and has requested the POEA for an official copy of its employment contract for OFWs and other relevant documents so the agency can disseminate these to Czech employers.

The request, according to Pavel Chovanec, ChechInvest director for investment, was relayed to POEA Administrator Bernard Olalia during the latter’s official visit to Prague in the last week of May.

Relative to this, Ms. Villa also urged the POEA to already convene the Technical Working Group on Czech Concerns created by DOLE Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III under Administrative Order No. 119 S. of 2018. The A.O. designates the DOLE Undersecretary for Legal and International Affairs as the TWG Chairperson, with the POEA Administrator as Vice Chairperson,  and the OWWA Administrator and the Directors of the International Labor Affairs Bureau and the Legal Service, as members. A.O. 119 was issued on March 14 yet, but PASEI only obtained a copy of the said order on 6 June.

“The PASEI would like to be part of the discussions to be conducted by the TWG, considering that the TWG’s duties and responsibilities involve the deployment of Filipino workers to the Czech Republic; formulation and negotiation of the proposed bilateral labor agreement between the two countries; establishment of the program of action and mechanics of consultation; and the assessment of labor market regulations and policies relative to the Czech labor market,”said Ms. Villa.

“All these issues are matters of concern for the Philippine overseas employment services sector in which the PASEI plays a leading role,” she added.

She expressed confidence that the PASEI can contribute and provide inputs to the TWG discussions because of its productive engagement with the Philippine Embassy in Prague, headed by Charges de Affaires Juan E. Dayang Jr., who has comprehensively briefed the PASEI delegation; the Czech Chamber of Commerce, CzechInvest; and the Czech Ministry of International Trade and Industry, all of which were in unison in “fast-tracking” the Czech regime project for migrant workers.

The PASEI marketing mission, which will head to Poland, Germany, and Austria in the next week, is composed of the following: PASEI President Elsa U. Villa, president of Krona International Services Systems, Inc.; Edwina L. Beech, PASEI Chairman and President of Mabuhay Personnel & Management Services, Inc.; Julie Rose M. Inso, President, Coreteam Manpower Services, Inc.; Rowena M. Paragas, President, NYD International Placement Agency, Inc.; Raquel E. Bracero, President, Peridot International Resources, Inc.; Susana A. Virtus, President, All Seasons Manpower International Services, Inc.; Kenneth L. Martirez, Vice President, Aram Enterprises, Inc.; Christina dela Cruz Frey, President and CEO, Chartreuse Prime Recruitment Specialists, Inc., and her daughter, Zeanne Michelle DC. Bello, Corporate Secretary and Sales and Marketing Manager; Jovita G. Baltazar, Marketing Consultant, Humanlink International Manpower Agency; Mary Mei Victorino, President, Mother’s Way Overseas Manpower Specialists Corporation; Jenny P. Clavero, President,Mountain Peak International Human Resources Corporation; Lea M. Singian, President, Provident Overseas Placement Agency; Rose Marie M. Lainez and Joan H. Lainez, President and CEO and Corporate Secretary, respectively, R.I.S.E. Manpower Services; Grace C. Woo, President, VALESCO-SMS; Richard A. Bonifacio, General Manager, Venture Management Systems, and his spouse, Rossana; Marites Joan G. Quezon, President, JOBS Manila International, Inc.; Cristina S. Honor, President, Cleopatra International Placement Agency, Inc.; and Myrna A. Magalong, General Manager, Transnational Services, Inc.

(VerGarciaBlogs)

TALKS ABOUT PHILIPPINE LABOR POLICY.. FAMERONAG EXCELLENT MAN FOR THE JOB

INTRODUCING NICON FAMERONAG, A BRILLIANT 

POLICY MAKER THE LABOR SECTOR NEEDS..

By: Ver M. Garcia and Teddy Cho

Usec. Nicon Fameronag at the rostrum..

A Brilliant policy maker in the wings of the late statesman and a hero, BLAS F. OPLE, Patricia Sto Tomas and Madam Rosalinda D. Baldoz, has emerged valiantly from the Labor department (DOLE). After years of toil and turmoil in the government former Usec. Nicon Fameronag has decided to establish LILAC CENTER. A private think tank company that is committed to expanding the realm of policy research and studies. Thus, making policy formulation a Domain of PUBLIC INTEREST.

Policy formulation, or the activity of finding, devising and defining problem solutions, takes place once a public problem has been recognized as warranting government attention and intervention. In terms of process it has four components: (1)  Appraisal  (2) Dialogue (3) Formulation and (4) Consolidation.

Nicon Fameronag with the Labor sector.

The LILAC CENTER believes that the efficacy of policies is best achieved if they are shared and understood not by a few but by the multitude of positively minded masses. Mr. Nicon F. Fameronag a people oriented public servant with a heart. The welfare of the people is the highest law, but, as time goes by a wide gap between the implementation of policies and the welfare of the people an irony in a Democratic and responsible society like the Philippines. It's no longer walk the talk, it's walk the principle (Genba). "For the people, by the people and of the people" is it a necessity? or transitory?

In the Advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution according to WEF (World Economic Forum). What is the Fourth Industrial Revolution? 

What we are witnessing are the signs and symptoms of Digital transformation in the making. Whenever organizations ignore these signs, will eventually fold-up and bewildered, perhaps overwhelmed with bankruptcy (moral, intellectual and financial).

A policy needs positive directions, data and research what comes to mind with each passing year, GLOBAL DATA grows exponentially from 16 zeta bytes to a precise 163 zeta bytes by 2025. Hopefully and fortunately new discoveries in the realm of headaches and sleepless nights will be remedied by that time.

Digital transformation is affecting the way we do business, the way how a company operates, the way how we engage our customers, the way how we treat people and deliver values and services which translates to boon or bane. Even family ties and relationship are similarly influenced by this phenomenon. We should look and innovate beyond technology, and find ways and means to give the multitude of people the Capacity to positively manage their families, organizations and communities.

Mr. Nicon Fameronag or Nicon, who hails from Romblon in an ethnic tribe known as "ASI". His remarkable and brilliant stints in the Labor department (DOLE) corroborates with the impeccable personal data sheet. To promote the ease of doing business.. the link between policy making and digital transformation must be corroborated and the welfare of the people at hand. This transformation points to a man of talent and digital perspective that makes Fameronag the choice of the Labor industry.

Nicon Fameromanag receives a plaque of recognition for an outstanding performance in his field  of endeavour.

Nicon attended several trainings and seminars here and abroad reveals that he's right man for the position of a labor secretary if given the chance.

To mention are few of the important trainings and confab he attended:

*Head Delegation, Philippines 12th Senior Labor officials Meeting(SLOM), 9-17 May 2016, Vientiane, Lao PDR; Delegate, Philippines, 24th ASEAN Labor Ministers meeting, 15-17 May 2016, Vientiane, Lao PDR. Vietnam, Laos is now a growing potential labor market (Lao PDR: The Labor Shortage | Emerging Markets Consulting).

The Broad sector is now clamoring and pushing for a new labor secretary and it's high time for an ASI tribesman, an indigenous career person to assume his post if given the golden opportunity to serve.

To compliment his qualifications, NICON  FAMERONAG finished his Post graduate studies in the Master of Arts in Philippines Development studies in 1994 at De La Salle University Manila. He's also a Business Administration graduate from the University of the East (1986). His accomplishment and achievements speaks more as a devoted Public Servant.

Assistant to Head of Delegation, Congressional Visit to National People's Congress, Beijing, People's Republic of China: 27 September - 12 October 1994.

When these queries are answered and your digital governance framework is well implemented by leadership, your organization can look forward to a more dynamic and productive working environment for all digital stakeholders and a higher-quality, more effective digital presence.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is more than just technology-driven change; it is an opportunity to help our country, including leaders, netizens, policy-makers and people from all income groups and nations, to harness converging technologies in order to create an inclusive, human-centered future. The real opportunity is to look beyond the horizons and find ways to give the greatest number of people the chance and the ability to positively impact their families, organizations and communities.

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Philippine Labor and Employment Office Adjures Employers To Implement Holiday Pay

DOLE STRICT  LABOR IMPLEMENTATION ON HOLIDAY WAGES

By: Ver Garcia Blogs

The labor department reminded employers to observe proper payment of wages of workers and employees who will report for work on June 12 being a holiday and calendared as our Independence Day and to iclude Eid'l Fitr on Friday  both were regular holidays.

As per Proclamation No. 269 and 514 issued by the President Rodrigo Duterte on July 17, 2017 and on June 6, 2018 respectively and on the basis of this issuance..  Acting Labor Secretary Ciriaco A. Lagunzad III released Labor Advisory No. 09 remanded employers to observe pay rules for said holidays. Employers are bound by the following guidelines for the proper computation of wages on holidays.

If the employee did not work, he or she shall be paid 100 percent of his or her salary for that day. Formula equals (Daily Rate + COLA x 100 percent); however, if the employee worked on the said holiday, he or she shall be paid 200 percent of his or her regular salary for that day for the first eight (8) hours (Daily Rate + COLA x 200 percent). 

In addition, if the employee worked in excess of 8 hours (overtime work), he or she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his or her hourly rate on said day (hourly rate of the basic daily wage x 200 percent x 130 percent x number of hours worked). 

If the employee worked during a regular holiday that also falls on his or her rest day, he or she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his or her daily rate of 200 percent (daily rate + COLA) x 200 percent + 30 percent (daily rate x 200 percent).

Furthermore, if the employee worked in excess of 8 hours (overtime work) during a regular holiday that also falls on his or her rest day, he or she shall be paid an additional 30 percent of his or her hourly rate on said day (hourly rate of the basic daily wage x 200 percent x 130 percent x 130 percent x number of hours worked). (Paul Ang)

THE ERA OF XLOG HAS BEGAN

By: Ver M. Garcia (Tech Blogger) and Teddy Cho (Photo Blogger)

XLOG MEDIA CONFERENCE: In photo are the following from L to R.. Dr. Ver Garcia, (ADMIN. BAP), Jun Lasco, Director Partner Shiptek, John Rana (Software Engineer), Jun Eugenio Ynion, Jr., Founder CEO Shiptek Solutions, Inc., Banker  Edwin Bautista, President and CEO Union Bank of the Philippines, Mrs. Carissa Ynion and Mary Rose Magsaysay, Board of Trustees Cultural Center of the Philippines.

The reality of Corruption, Cyber terrorism, trade wars, economic sanctions, currency war, online phishing and the threat of using AI (artificial intelligence) has  traumatized  people in the banking, shipping  and logistics including the online users as well. 

Board of Directors of XLOG in a huddle with Union Bank President Edwin R. Bautista.

With these in mind SHIPTEK SOLUTIONS CORP., a Filipino owned company formulated a homegrown  technology  that can overcome the challenges  in the shipping and logistics, banking  and possibly put cyber attackers  in a state of perplexity.

Uncertainty, can cause anxieties and volatility and when in doubt and uncertain investors will surely exercise prudence. 

Introducing XLOG, the first ever end-to-end logistical solution provider, that will revolutionize the shipping and logistics landscape/infrastructure. From trying to find the right suppliers   that   delivers cost effective, good  and quality services, while goods and products are safe and secured. 

  

In a recent Media launching held at the famous Cafe 1771 in Ortigas Center, Jun Ynion (Founder and CEO of XLOG) admitted that he has encountered all the challenges  and problems after 24 years in the shipping  and logistics industry, so they created a homegrown technological software the  Apps and Services to counter the 3 C’s of the industry (Corruptions, Cybercrimes and Crisis).

“We’ve created an online marketplace for both companies that offer and for companies that require such services.” By consolidating all the process and services in a single platform the tendency is to produce simplified process, an efficient and secured hi-tech tracking that facilitates the ease of transaction documentation thus a new generation in shipping and logistics  industry began, avers Ynion.

  

FINDING THE RIGHT PARTNERS

XLOG can provide shippers a wide range of services and vendors to choose from, for securing the best possible rates with reputable service providers.

SECURING YOUR GOODS

XLOG guarantees safety and security for goods in transit with its extensive GPS tracking features. A constant monitoring of goods and products while in transit from 

point A to point B. Capable of showing in real time the location of goods.

EFFICIENT   AND QUICK TRANSACTIONS

XLOG can turn transactions hassle-free and faster than ever by allowing all negotiations and deals to be done online, no actual papers are required. Every transaction reference are stored automatically in the XLOG system for future inventories.

XLOG facilitates better, faster and safe business affairs in the shipping and logistics truly the future has  ARRIVED on application technology. (VerGarciaBlogs)