OFWs GET BOOST IN NEW SINGAPORE POLICY

MANILA, Asia Pulse - The Philippines can now veer away from the usual household or domestic helper market in Singapore.

This, after the city state has announced it is relaxing its policy on the hiring of foreign workers, paving the way for Filipino skilled workers in the field of health care, information technology and bio-pharmaceutical manufacturing to work there.


In a report to Malacanang, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Singapore Acting Manpower Minister Ng Eng Hen has announced the easing of the rules on foreign workers to get the people they need and keep its edge in businesses.

The DOLE has instructed the Labor attach in Singapore and the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) to link up with Singaporean authorities and private sector to put together a plan to tap the latest available labor market in Singapore.

The new policy is a positive development for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) as they are, according to DOLE, highly preferred for the sectors mentioned.

In recent months, the job orders being processed by the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) are mainly for health care workers. The DOLE expects an increase in the demand for OFWs with the latest Singapore pronouncements.

The DOLE report says it is important for OFWs to be made adept on new programs in the field of information technology to add value to their competitiveness and marketability in a techno-savvy city like Singapore.

The report also says the same is true for aerospace technicians who should acquaint themselves on the latest aircraft technology and inventions.

The current foreign workers policy of Singapore provides for ceiling on the salary level of work permit and employment pass holders.

The policy restricts the number of work permit holders that a company can hire but not for employment pass holders. (PNA)

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