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joewel123   joewel123 Joewel Valcueba Saba's TIGblog
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Looking Forward
Related to country: Philippines
About this category: Globalization
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My Major Schedules

1. Results of my Essay Writing Entry for the CIPE Essay Writing Contest

2. May 1-3 Youth Leadership Camp

3. May 20-24 MDG Summit

4. Results of my application for the SSEAYP

5. Results of the PNP Actuarial Valuation by June

6. Memorizing my Speech Entry for the MDG Summit Oratorical Competition

April 25, 2009 | 3:45 AM Comments  0 comments
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ernierojo   ernierojo Ernesto B. Rojo Jr.'s TIGblog
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What keeps me busy?
About this category: Globalization
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Sorry for not being able to update this blog.

I am now busy coordinating preparations for the 17th Mindanao Business Conference that my office will be hosting next month (August 27-29) here in Dipolog City (Philippines).

We expect around 500 delegates representing the various sectors of business and government in Mindanao (and representatives of the central government, diplomatic corps, trade offices and others).

The conference has become a high-profile event with the confirmed attendance of Ambassador Kristie Kenney (United States) and Ambassador Rod Smith (Australia). Philippine President Gloria M. Arroyo is likewise invited to attend this conference as Guest of Honor.

For info about 17th MinBizCon, please click on www.dipologchamber.org

July 30, 2008 | 11:11 AM Comments  0 comments


rustan108   rustan108 Charity's TIGblog
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OECD Civil Society and Ministerial Meeting in Seoul June 16-18,2008 Impressions
Related to country: South Korea
About this category: Globalization
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I am directing the blog I wrote in the Diplo Foundation IG (Internet Governance) Community blog. The OECD Civil Society Forum and Collective Process was within the framework of The Public Voice. The forum and Ministerial Meeting was held last June 16-18, 2008 in Seoul, South Korea. I wrote 3 blogs starting from June 16 to 18, 2008.

http://www.diplomacy.edu/ig/communityblog.asp

July 26, 2008 | 2:52 AM Comments  0 comments


HCsMarketing   HCsMarketing HCsMarketing's TIGblog
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Ready for the BIG Announcement January 3?
Related to country: Australia
About this category: Globalization
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As we start the 2008, I just wanted to look over the past year and what we have accomplished in 2007.

As the F5M Marketing Group, we have grown to over 1100 members in just 3 short months. We have built some very strong business contacts and relationships.

We have now set the foundation we need to go into the New Year and build our businesses into booming skyscrapers.

All our members are now poised to make a significant income in the first 3 months of 2008 but it is not too late for anyone else. We are always building meaning it will always be ground floor for anyone coming on board with us. We are going to GUARANTEE anyone in our business that they will make money with Fortune5Minutes in 2008. No company has ever dared to do this.

WE CAN! As we have developed the perfect marketing system to achieve just that.

Can you say that about your business?

Now is the time to join us as we will triple in size to over 3000 members in January alone. Just think what that would do for you financially!

Come on board with us TODAY!

If you would like to go ahead and join us now, we offer 2 options:

Option 1:

You can join the team for a ONE-TIME payment of $25.00. You will be strategically placed in the downline to maximize your potential earnings. You can use this team link to signup for $25.00: http://www.isorotator.com/rotator/?id=10320

It is a simple 3 X 2 matrix (12 people) and it pays $100.00 cash to you. When you fill the matrix you get paid, no waiting a week or a month, you paid when it happens. You can do this over and over again daily.

Option 2:

You can join the team for a ONE-TIME payment of $49.95, which gets you the following:

- Instant access to the book and it's valuable marketing lessons

- You receive a new fully paid position in the Fortune5Minutes Company as well as a membership in the RMC Global Affiliate system.

- You can market the ebook yourself with a free splash page provided to you and receive $10 cash immediately in your PayPal account AND a downline member for every referral sale of the ebook you make using your splash page!

When you make 12 sales of The Downline Magnet, it pays you $220.00.

12 eBooks at $10.00 = $120.00 plus the 12 person matrix cycle in F5M which is $100.00.

We have now just more than doubled your F5M compensation and it repeats over and over again!

The Downline Magnet is an ebook that teaches you how to put 100 Members a month in your business no matter what the business is. This ebook will also be update quarterly with new marketing strategies at no cost.

With each sale, you are also put into the Fortune 5 Minutes program to make an income for life.

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Pay by PayPal: http://www.ad-alyzer.com/727/RMCF5M

Here is to an explosive start in 2008!

Happy New Year!

Henry Christensen
F5M Marketing Group

January 2, 2008 | 2:06 AM Comments  0 comments
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HCsMarketing   HCsMarketing HCsMarketing's TIGblog
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Fortune5Minutes Is Guaranteeing You'll Make Money In 2008! Please Read!
About this category: Globalization
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Fortune5Minutes is going to make history next year in Network Marketing. All members will be guaranteed to make money after our major announcement, Thursday, January 3rd. If you're not in Fortune5Minutes now, I suggest you get in ASAP!

Rick Mathews, the president of Fortune5Minutes, told me today, the new strategic plan to GUARANTEE each Member that they make 4 times their $25.00 investment minimum when the join us.

YES, I SAID GUARANTEE!

There is not an opportunity on or off the Internet that will offer this!

You DO NOT want to miss this!

Don't miss this huge announcement on Thursday, January 3rd at both 3:00pm and 9:00pm EST.

All Members can access the conference room from their Fortune5Minutes affiliate websites and if you are not a member yet, you can access the conference room from http://www.isorotator.com/rotator/?id=10320

To Join Our Team, you can use one of the following or you can get more information here: http://www.ad-alyzer.com/727/lcFortune5Minutes

Option 1:

You can join the team for a ONE-TIME payment of $25.00. You can use this link to signup: http://www.isorotator.com/rotator/?id=10320

Option 2:

You can join the team for a ONE-TIME payment of $49.95 through the Downline Magnet ebook:

Pay by PayPal: http://www.ad-alyzer.com/727/RMCF5M


See You there,

Henry Christensen
F5M Marketing Group

December 28, 2007 | 4:59 AM Comments  0 comments
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HCsMarketing   HCsMarketing HCsMarketing's TIGblog
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Would everyone be interested in working together?
About this category: Globalization
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The F5M Marketing Group have come together on a new explosive venture, Fortune5Minutes.

I am pleased to inform you that a 10-year-old company run by Rick Matthews has launched this program, a multi-matrix style opportunity.

This program is 100% legal and has been successfully paying daily and on time since it started in February 2007, so has stood the test of time. It requires only a one-time payment on only $25.00 US.

Our team has brought over 4,400 enrollees into our previous program in 9 months and 3,500 into a more recent program in 4 month.

We are now advertising massively with our one of a kind, new bulletproof marketing system. This new program will act as our feeder program for any business venture we as a team want to embark on, or you as a business owner want to use to introduce people to other programs you are in.

We can turn this system in a flash to any business venture without losing a beat. Having been in this program only 15 days and currently with a total of over 300 members in our team. We are going to rock the net with our supreme marketing system.

If you are interested in joining our very powerful team, please use this team URL:

http://www.ad-alyzer.com/727/lcFortune5Minutes

I look forward to hearing from you,

Henry Christensen

December 26, 2007 | 1:05 AM Comments  0 comments


alexandrian   alexandrian alexandrian sevy's TIGblog
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Ways to Use Autoresponders Creatively
About this category: Globalization

If you’re using e-mail marketing to advertise your business, then undoubtedly you’ve also been using email autoresponders to send e-mail replies to your customers. How can you use your autoresponder more creatively?

Check out the following tips:

Send a free e-mail course. Write articles that give advices or guides about subjects related to your business. Send these articles in sequence using your mail auto responder.

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    • July 25, 2007 | 12:52 PM Comments  0 comments


    Katea   Katea hekatea's TIGblog
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    Heinrich Böll Foundation: Summer School 2007
    Related to country: United States
    About this category: Globalization

    Heinrich Böll Foundation: Summer School 2007
    27 July - 4 August 2007, Washington, USA
    The fifth Summer School of the Heinrich Böll Foundation (HBF) on "Engendering Economic Policies in a Globalising World,” will focus on a critical analysis of the gender implications of the International Financial Institutions’ policies and projects. In this context, one of its aims is to raise awareness and to build capacity to develop joint strategies to affect the policies and projects of the International Financial Institutions with regard to its focus on poverty reduction and a commitment to gender equality and gender mainstreaming. To download the application form, log at www.glow-boell. de/media/ de/txt _rubrik_5/Applicati onForm _SS2007.pdf. For more information on the programme, visit www.glow-boell. de/media/ de/txt _rubrik_5/Ankuendig ung_Programm SS2007.pdf

    February 19, 2007 | 7:35 AM Comments  0 comments
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    Katea   Katea hekatea's TIGblog
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    Association for Women's Rights in Development: Job Call
    About this category: Globalization

    Job Opening: Program Coordinator
    Association for Women’s Rights in Development

    Location: Preferably able to work in Mexico City, Cape Town or Toronto

    Background: The Association for Women’s Rights in Development - an international, multigenerational, feminist, agenda-setting, creative, future-oriented membership organization working for women’s rights – is looking for up to two Program Coordinators to assist in the implementation of AWID’s exciting new Strategic Plan.

    As a Program Coordinator, you will have experience working within women’s movements, managing projects, and have a good background in one of the following issues that AWID is currently working on: resources for women’s rights, capacity building, movement building, and HIV/AIDS.

    You will join a dynamic, tech-savvy, creative team of feminists working from around the world towards fulfilling AWID’s mission: to strengthen the voice, impact and influence of women’s rights advocates, organizations and movements internationally to effectively advance the rights of women.

    Working with the Executive Director or a Program Manager your duties will include coordinating the implementation of project goals including timelines and budget, assist with funding reports, as well as some writing, editing, research, managing consultants, organizing events and meetings, facilitating workshops, representing AWID at international events, and other tasks as needed.

    NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
    • Depth and breadth of knowledge of women's rights and/or gender and development
    • At least four years of experience with women's organizations and movements globally and/or regionally
    • At least four years experience of implementing advocacy, capacity building, and/or action-research programs
    • At least four years experience in project management (led at least one major project from start to completion, with minimal supervision)
    • University degree with a relevant focus on women's rights and/or gender and development
    • Proven writing and editing skills
    • Strong organisational skills; effective leadership, ability to work in teams with tight deadlines and under pressure;
    • Written and spoken fluency in English
    • Fluency in Spanish, French, or Arabic
    • Excellent computer skills.


    TO APPLY:

    Please send your most recent CV with a cover letter as well as a written response in English to the following questions (not to exceed 3 written pages, doubled spaced Times Roman 12 font):

    1. What are some of the greatest challenges to strengthening women’s and feminists movements worldwide?

    2. What key strategies are needed to advance the rights of women?

    3. What are some key challenges of working with a virtual team and how would you address them?

    Please send all documents to Sarah Rosenhek at: (srosenhek@awid.org)
    BY FEBRUARY 9th.

    AWID encourages applicants from the Global South or Eastern Europe.

    No calls please. We thank all those who apply, but only those candidates who are short listed will be contacted.

    For more information please visit: www.awid.org

    January 25, 2007 | 11:36 PM Comments  0 comments
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    tanyanikolai   tanyanikolai Tanya's TIGblog
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    The Filipino Diaspora
    Related to country: Philippines
    About this category: Globalization

    According to the 1990 census, the Filipino community is now the largest segment of Asian Americans, 21.5%, followed by the Chinese and the Vietnamese (Patel 112). In logic, we can assume that this year, more than 2 million Filipinos are living in the United States. Nevertheless, the numbers across America, Europe and throughout the globe has not yet been included and the figures will naturally be surprising and even appalling in the same instance.
    The Filipino Diaspora, or the dispersion of Filipinos from the Philippines, is one of the subjectively unpopular phenomenons in our country today. The invariable quest of Filipinos for greener pastures or for the crème of the crop is being judged intuitively where dissimilarity of opinions and ideas are walloping each other, each contesting for justification and acceptance. The verdict: one could only assume as studies about the phenomenon are still being processed with researchers trying to present the current social issue in an objective perspective.
    Drastic speculations about this diasporic phenomenon of Filipinos have been conducive in affecting the viewpoints of the homegrown Filipinos who remained in the motherland in a negative or positive way. Meanwhile, some who were involved in the phenomenon were in point of fact celebrating their Filipino diasporic identity, with others continuously baffling the idea, apprehensively questioning the implications this diasporic occurrence could result to.
    One major viewpoint regarding the Filipino Diaspora is the question of patriotic responsibility and personal fulfillment. The concern of our obligation to return to the motherland the favors and graces that we received from it i.e., the education and the talents honed on us by the mother country so that in time we will be able to help it rise as it sink from poverty. The urgency of self-fulfillment may have also forced these people to give in to the phenomenon.
    In line with this, the role of verbal and visual advertising sounds as one of the major causes of this “brown phenomenon”. The information fresh graduates obtain from the billboards, advertisements, and even through verbal persuasion is likely the reason why newly-graduate Filipinos ruckus over the trend. The effectiveness of these visual and verbal advertising must be stupendous to create a global impact such as this, regardless of the positivity or the negativity of the phenomenon. And for that reason, determining the gravity of the function of these advertisements are one of the major objectives of this study.
    The role of these advertisements and even the advertisers are to be measured and scrutinized as to whether they contribute to the diasporic phenomenon or not, which is naturally likely. The factors that should also be taken for consideration are the existing statistics and accessible yet credible information. Available data regarding the Filipino Diaspora is indeed limited, considering the fact that those who are aware of this phenomenon are the ones who are involved; in addition they also appear to be the ones who shrugged off the significance of the idea.

    The term Filipino Diaspora was fundamentally patterned after the famous Jewish Diaspora, a term coined during the massive migration and dispersion of the Jews during World War II, as the communist, specifically the Nazi party of the Third Reich in Germany under the rule of Adolf Hitler incessantly chased and persecuted the Jews away from Germany and across the globe. It was also originally referring to the populations per se of Jews exiled from Judea in 586 BCE by the Babylonians, and Jerusalem in 135 CE by the Roman Empire. Nonetheless, the course of history and the endless development of man paved the way for the term to be employed interchangeably to refer to the historical movements of the dispersed ethnic population, the cultural development of that population and the population itself.
    In the course of time, the term Diaspora was now applied to the growing social “brown phenomenon” of Filipinos, which is now called the “Filipino Diaspora”. The term was surfaced into my consciousness when the representative of the Philippines, Patricia Evangelista, in the famed English Speaking Union in London won with her piece regarding the trendy bashing and acceptance of this social issue in a relatively small scale – discussing the way of life of Filipinos who assimilate cultures with foreign cultures and the growing acceptance of Filipinos as international citizens. The piece she presented, arouse the consciousness of the researcher regarding the Filipino Diaspora and how little attention the Filipinos concern it with.
    The Filipino Diaspora, or the dispersion of the Filipinos from the Philippines across the globe, become apparent to Filipinos for the very reason of looking for a well-off lifestyle and grander job opportunities [not mentioning the comparatively higher income] which the Philippines failed to offer for the valid reasons existing such as unemployment issues, etc.
    The problem appeared to become more staid when most high school students preferred taking up courses which are very likely to be in-demand abroad such as nursing courses and other medical courses that would give them the edge of being employed in a foreign country. Statistics chorusing the fallout of professional doctors in the Philippines, who apply as nurses abroad, is but another determinant of the Filipino Diaspora, a phenomenon becoming a fad.
    Indications implying the gravity of the current social issue are the alarming swarming population of naturalized citizens in the Americas and in Europe. Conducted studies reverberate the end results, and the conclusions are seemingly painstaking realizations that Filipinos are leaving the country behind with the rotting poverty after the motherland honing them the talents they employ to enrich a foreign country. There is also a disparity of standpoints about the issue, making the Filipinos confused whether to join or retract from involving themselves to this current phenomenon.
    As a Communication student, I found the urge to conduct the study to further realize the causes of this social phenomenon. Upon relating the topic inquiry with media and its constituents, the role of advertising points a question. Could it be that the advertisements are at fault for the onslaught of this phenomenon?
    The idea whether to take opportunities abroad or to remain in the motherland and suffer the lowest pays and narrowed job opportunities are always the major discrepancies. Naturally, as a Filipino and as a citizen of a Third World country, options are farfetched and promising even through the incisive capacities and capabilities of an individual. Practicality in judgment and the level of patriotism or nationalism are bashing each other to most Filipino new graduates as they plan for their future.
    Timothy Mo, a British novelist is one of the proofs of the increasing popularity of the Filipino Diaspora. In his Breakfast on Brownfruit Boulevard he mentioned how the Philippines is employing human resource importation to gain benefits. Filipinos are now famed to be construction workers to Iraq, nurses to Dubai and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and even prostitutes to Lagos and Japan. Such readings that the researcher had encountered led to a deeper urge in conducting a study regarding the a great social issue which has not been paid sufficient attention; much less it was not even widely known to the Filipinos who remained in their homeland. Not that the social issue should be sensationalized, but rather paid attention. And thus, the researcher ended up conducting a study of the Filipino Diaspora, in anticipation of paving the way for future researchers and succeeding studies about the topic inquiry in a more serious and to suggest probable solutions to this growing social issue after determining the gravity each determinant and influence of the Diaspora.
    As the term Diaspora now applies to around eight million of Filipinos living or working across the globe, the society they left seemed uncaring notwithstanding the fact that those who departed from the Philippines are likely to loose their Filipinos sense of identity. Furthermore, the researcher could not help but notice that all the geniuses we produce ended up working for the First World countries or industrialized nations.
    According to recent surveys, and even without these surveys as it is now being felt, highly victorious upper crust of doctors, lawyers, nurses, doctors, dentists and highly salaried professionals who are in fact needed in the Philippines are making it in the United States. Even the most recent news on television asserts that the figures of medical players are rapidly decreasing in the Philippines. Is it possible that sooner our own country would end up needing back these human resources?
    The Diaspora after all is not just a phenomenon or a simple trend that will soon fade out. It will linger, and for sure it will linger for a couple of decades, or more, notwithstanding the truth that the end result is possibly preemptively unpredictable.

    - Tanya Tuble

    June 30, 2006 | 6:37 AM Comments  1 comments
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    LLOYDLUNA   LLOYDLUNA LLOYDLUNA.com's TIGblog
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    "Is There a Job Waiting for You" in booktores!!!
    About this category: Globalization

    I have always been a believer of destiny--a
    destiny that is passionately made over time with
    faith, hardwork and dedication. Becoming an author
    (in National Bestseller) is the least to my
    priority, though writing is something that I
    cannot live without doing.

    Before I started writing the book last year, it
    was just a plain idea. While observing the people
    coming in and out of the mall, I asked myself: "Is
    there a job waiting for these peple?" Well, I
    think I was referring to the students that time.

    After 15 days, working 3 hours a day (waking up at
    5am and writing 'til 8), the book is done!
    Discipline could best describe it.

    What I found out that while doing the manuscript
    is that in life, it's not about an immediate
    answer to our questions that matters. That's why
    it has always been my philosophy to look for the
    reason, not for the answer, because reason
    automatically gives the answer.

    "Is There a Job Waiting for You?" is a question I
    never had to ask myself because I found my reason.
    As early as 20, I was already a correspondent of
    The Manila Times which would invite me as a
    columnist at 23. I was in my fifth year when
    Malacañang Palace appointed me as Presidential
    Technical Assistant for Youth Affairs.

    I want to help young people (by age or by heart).
    All I have wanted to do is to make other people
    better than I am. I want them to realize their
    aspirations. I want to help them achieve their
    ultimate dreams.

    My book was written with 9 proven effective
    weapons to make jobs look for you. For once, stop
    thinking like looking for a job. Trust me, if you
    don't have competitive advantage, might as well
    not to compete. Stay away from the 95% of people
    who looks for job. Let the jobs look for you.
    That's it.

    This is the link of the books website so you can
    understand what such "mini-bible" according to
    JobsDB.com.ph is all about:

    http://lloydluna.googlepages.com

    Join me in promoting this humble contribution of
    mine to our future workforce, and for the country.
    Let us bring back the smile on each and every face
    in our generation. Join me in bringing back the
    hope, and then together realize it for us, in our
    time, and for the generations to come.

    [Pass the good news. Already out in bookstores
    nationwide. With distribution reaching the United
    States and Europe.]



    Your buddy to the top,

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    Author
    Is There a Job Waiting for You?
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    May 30, 2006 | 11:40 PM Comments  1 comments
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    esnaen   esnaen Teng Catong's TIGblog
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    Political Reengineering: Towards A Comprehensive Overseas Filipino Workers Program
    About this category: Globalization

    In this frightening “fiscal crisis,” the stories of Flor Contemplacion and Sarah Balabagan may have been forgotten by the political leaders but the memories of the past still linger on in the minds of many Filipinos, and by force of circumstances the lucky man in the name of Angelo dela Cruz---“the Filipino everyman” was added to the list of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) instant celebrities. From Juan Tamad to Juan dela Cruz to Angelo dela Cruz in Pampanga, in oil-rich Saudi Arabia and in devastated Iraq, Dela Cruz became a family to all Filipinos, but he is just a symbolism. Perhaps there are many more interesting stories to tell of OFWs uncovered by media, hence unknown to public.

    Recently, the country’s premier university, the University of the Philippines spearheaded a group of scholars and practitioners to study the OFW phenomenon. According to NEDA Secretary Romulo Neri as of April 2004, 13.7% of Filipinos are unemployed and, according to DOLE, at least 5 million Filipinos have no work and the numbers are fast growing. Some data show that 34% of Filipinos are living below the poverty line.

    Philippine Overseas Employment Administration data shows that from 1995 to 2000, the top ten host countries or workplace according to the number of OFWs were Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Italy, Kuwait, Brunei, and Qatar. Of almost 8 million OFWs worldwide, the Commission on Filipinos Overseas of the Department of Foreign Affairs, as of December of 2001 reported that there were 915,239 Filipinos in Saudi Arabia alone, 239 of them were permanent residents, 897,000 were temporary residents, and about 18,000 were irregulars.

    Former Senator Benigno Aquino once said “all of us love our country in our own passion and in our own way.” Reflecting on the relevance of Ninoy Aquino’s statement would mean a lot of things that really depends on perspectives and context most particularly on the labor migration phenomenon. Study shows that the Philippines is now contending with Mexico as the world’s main supplier of overseas workers.

    In 2002, 73% of the OFWs were women and 90% of them were domestic workers. OFW contributions in the Philippine economy in formal channels are amounting to $8 Billion, which is equivalent to 30% of the Philippines’ GDP. The amount in non-formal channels is probably around US$8 billion. Last year, OFW contribution reached $7.6 billion. Accordingly, an average of 2,444 Filipinos but some source would say 2,700 leave the country daily.

    In 2003 there were 7.76 million OFWs in 192 countries. In the report of National Statistics Office Administrator Carmelita N. Ericta in April 23, 2003, it states that from April to September 2002, the total remittances of OFW amounted to P67.7 billion, higher by 12.4 billion from P55.3 billion at the same period in the previous year. Male OFWs sent higher remittances on the average than female OFWs. Numbers may differ but what is clear now is that the political leaders and stake holders in the government should do something on the Filipinos “looking for a greener pasture, hence migration is becoming a dominant factor as an alternative for a quality life.” Though, nationalism is interpreted in a manner that would accommodate those who work abroad who contribute a lot to the economic survival of the Philippines, thus considering them as “modern-day hero” is a great innovation of a lifetime.

    This article examines the state of the OFWs and the role of the political leadership in the development of OFWs policies and programs and the impact of labor migration on the Philippine economy in general, and migrant workers’ lives in particular. Towards this end, this paper will propose a reengineering on the realm of labor migration which shall form part of the Comprehensive OFWs Program as an alternative to solving the labor problems in the countryside. This innovation, although revolutionary will be presented in a capsule to provide an alternative solution to the looming economic crises and to give the OFWs, their families and dependents what is due to them for serving as “Bagong Bayani” (Philippine Modern Day Heroes and Heroines) not just in words but in deeds.

    This reengineering and eventual formulations of pro-active policies and programs are significant not only because of the fact that up to this juncture there is no comprehensive study on OFWs, but also of the reality that there is no clear long-term policy and program designed to uplift the lives of the Bagong Bayani, their families, and dependents, and above all their reintegration in the Philippine society. The role of the OFWs as the greatest savior of the Philippine economy thru their dollar earnings and remittances since the influx of labor in West Asia and the rest of the world from the Presidency of Marcos up to this time is worth reflecting. Moreover, the knowledge and skills of the OFWs brought about by their exposures to different societies having different cultures and traditions in other parts of the world should be seen as a welcome development for the growth of the country after their return.

    In the early 1980s, the Philippines solely depended on the OFW contributions. In this period, the government has no money even to buy for papers for the printing of passport that may have been witnessed by Ninoy, the prominent opposition leader of his time. Meanwhile, the statesmanship of Ninoy remained a vision for awhile. Although a quasi-democratic institution was established after the demise of the Marcos regime, the fact remains that the insurmountable problem of economic degradation continued.

    Filipinos nowadays are in need of a role model, brave and innovative enough to move their economic well-being and their dependents, while working abroad. What the Filipinos in this globalized economy need therefore is a guided and empowered political leadership who should not lose sight on the real issue which is not population explosion per se but the problems of corruption and moral degradation in many forms which pushed the country into the limits seemingly beyond control.

    In China, population was considered a liability for growth and development which was out modeled by their status quo where the pro-active Chinese authorities considered their huge population as an advantage in the modern day global competition. Therefore, in a market driven economy, it is a matter of proper allocation of all resources especially human resources.

    Of course, the social component should not be allowed to be overwhelmed by the market driven economy. Instead they should be seen together in order to have a balanced and healthy economy. If there are infrastructures for economic stability which are ready to integrate our Balik Bayans, their efforts put together as a national movement for development will never be considered a waste.

    The Migrant Workers and Overseas Employment Act of 1995 (R.A.8042) otherwise known as the Magna Carta for Migrant Workers, which was passed into law after the Flor Contemplacion crisis has three major points: the state (1) does not promote overseas employment; (2) provides protection of citizens here and abroad; and (3) deregulates the number of OFWs by removing the regulatory power of the POEA in a period of five years.

    This legislation provides for a 5 years penalty for the violation of the anti-illegal recruitment law which was deliberated upon by the Gancayco Commission chaired by a retired Associate Justice Emilio A. Gancayco. The effect of R.A. 8042 is the abolition of the POEA. Deregulation, of course, is not supported by OWWA. Workers may be made to choose between a local job and foreign job.

    Ten years after the Flor Contemplacion case, a general review is made on the recommendations of the Gancayco Commission Report which provides for a long term approach. Reintegration, which includes livelihood and resource utilization “resource center,” should be properly looked upon and proper actions encouraged. The Filipinos welcomed the positive development of the Angelo de la Cruz saying that a strong regulation, however balancing, is very important.

    Reintegration should be a pre-departure thing. The spouse and other members of the family and if possible the community should be part of it. According to Prof. Onofreo of the UP School of Labor and Industrial Relations, Embassies should be opened as a resource center. Recently, Information Technology courses were opened to service the OFWs (six months in Qatar).

    In a command conference called by Secretary Patricia Sto. Tomas, according to Acting Labor Secretary Manuel Henson, she points, among other things, the prime tasks of Labor Attaches: protection of workers, insurance of the implementation of government programs, and constant meetings in order for the OFWs to feel the presence of government. At present, there are only 36 countries having Labor Attaches that suit the needs of workers and consider differences of conditions in many places. Considering the limitation of government, however, embassy officials must be pro-active in assisting arrival and pre-departure orientation programs.

    Under this existing law, twice a year the DOLE shall report to Congress for improvement. Did DOLE do her part? If so, what did Congress do? Or did the executive department implement the law or work for its revision? These questions need more discussions and investigation in the proper forum. Notably, most OFWs don’t like to think that OWWA is becoming the source of government funds in a crisis situation.

    Meanwhile, ILO Conventions that the Philippines has not ratified should be seen carefully in accord with Philippine national interests. Bilateral Labor Agreement should be considered without prejudice to the cultural and politico-economic relations with host countries of OFWs. Philippines’ 61 Embassies, 19 Consulates, and 1 Extension officers, Labor Attaches, and the Presidential Anti-illegal Recruitment Taskforce should be empowered to do its task in accord with existing laws.

    As seen from the foregoing, there are still a lot of things that should be done in this present exigent juncture. If the Bagong Bayani (New Philippine heroes and heroines) were treated as such and their contributions recognized and reciprocated by the national leadership, an animosity-free economic environment would be created. Wherefore, the problems and prospects of the OFW phenomenon and its implications is now dependent on the Philippine political leadership, they being the repository of the authorities anchored on the social contract between them and the sovereign Filipino people.

    The main bases of OFW deployments would be best approached in the light of good social preparations such as the grounding of the workers in school, at home, and at the workplace. Second, a System’s training efficacy must be institutionalized. This includes the awareness of the situation, choices, and options. Third, placement agency’s monitoring. Fourth, the organizations catering the OFWs in the foreign land should work for more empowerment programs aside from the on-sight awareness in the different embassies. Fifth, a strong system of communication between the OFWs especially the domestic helpers and the respective Philippine embassies abroad should be developed and strengthened. Finally, the public awareness campaign which shall be from the rural centers should be promoted by the political leadership after creating an OFW Oversight Committee for the implementation of the law but it is not present today. This is because of the fact that so many people rush and flock in Metro Manila because of the excitement for the work abroad.

    Global competition should also be considered as a serious factor by the political leadership. Nowadays, workers from Mexico, India, Indonesia, and Pakistan are also at the forefront. The law on demand and supply on the workers’ deployment is dependent on the different countries’ culture of development. Other countries are fast developing their workers’ skills which mean that they are preparing and positioning themselves in the world market.

    The OFWs’ state of affairs is at stake. On the assumption that “no problem exists without a solution, and that there are smooth ways in resolving it properly,” the proponent’s way of doing it is through proper dispensation of a kind of Philippine leadership duly empowered. After thorough analysis and rigorous examinations of the historic influx of Philippine labor in foreign lands and seas, a research work entitled Empowered Political Leadership: Towards A Comprehensive Program was presented and analyzed in the proponent’s paper recently submitted to the graduate class under Dr. Clarita R. Carlos at UP Diliman, Quezon City.

    In this light, the political and socio-economic implications of the OFW scenario should be dealt with by an empowered political leadership. Needless to say, this proposition needs no revolution or constitutional amendment but just an Executive Order or fiat creating and empowering the super-body solely responsible for the enhancement of the OFW program prior to the legislative action of congress for its institutionalization of the juridical person with quasi judicial and legislative functions that may be referred to as the Comprehensive OFW Reform Law.

    Henceforth, “Katas ng Saudi” as a phenomenon would in a way reveals the profundity of labor relations of the two-nation states. Sociologist Randolf S. David observed that “short-term overseas work of the last 25 years has irreversibly shaped the Philippine economy, modified the bureaucracy, and transformed the Filipino family, the relations between spouses, and between parents and children. It has changed the physical landscape of the remoteness barrios, now teeming with the ubiquitous “katas and Saudi” (literally, “sap from Saudi”) homes. It has transposed career patterns, consumer tastes, status systems, and even modes of spirituality.”

    Finally, the present political leadership acknowledged that the country is in fiscal crisis situation. It is in this context, after having laid down the foundations and role of the political elites in the development of the OFW policies and programs through historical analysis in political science methodology that the proponent presents his analysis and recommendations towards the institutionalization of the Comprehensive OFW Program. Wherefore, the positive utilization of human resources would be in the best interest of the Filipinos if considered as one of the primary considerations of the political leaders as seen in the status quo of the OFW phenomenon before it is not yet too late.

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    It was my first time to enter the Forbes Park in Makati. The place is known to be the residence of tycoons. For the first time, I felt being a tycoon.

    It has always my dream to be with the "rich". I have only one reason: I have to personally study how they think, they decide, they move, they dress, they smile.

    Today, I've seen that dream.

    The reason why we met Joey Concepcion of RFM Foods Corp. is that we need to present our concept of a youth magazine. days prior, Lawyer Marc advised us to work on a concept because Joey is looking at a possibility of publishing one. The publication is about entrepreneurship and leadership.

    I was really proud of being there, leading the presentation of the idea. Right after the meeting, Joey told us about the next meeting. In fact, right there and then, he referred the outcome to Oscar, his Communications Director.

    I didn't realize how important to Joey the meeting was--at least not until I looked at my watch and learned it's already lunch time.

    We got some options to think about for the project. And, well, I think we are having a good deal so far.

    My team went out and met in a lunch. We discussed the flesh of the project. And we came up with a framework.

    I don't know how many learnings I got from this meeting. But for sure, the number is enough to say that it added on my value as a person. To name one, I have prepared a very short story.

    "People out there" refers to greater majority or the masses. I heard once from a friend that it's unfair being called "people out there". It's marginalizing. But I said well, we can call them "people in there".

    I think it's a matter of perception. If the rich people see opportunities in almost every thing, that is because they have a mindset of winners. If poor people see the negative in every crises, that is simply because they have the mindset of losers.

    My friend, who happened to be a bishop, told me that poor people don't have the right to get rich. The point being is that they think poor, they move poor, they talk poor, they analyze poor and they weel, they do poor. First, my friend said, they have to qualify themselves. They have to change their mindsets. Otherwise, they'll die poor.

    And I definitely agree. There is nothing wrong being one of the "people out there" as long as you are working things out for you to be "people in there" someday.

    There is one reason I count why I agreed. It's because I myself belong to "people out there" but right I just realized that I'm becoming one of the "people in there".

    The pinciple is simple. It's not in the getting. It's in the becoming that we are called successful. For when we become, we simply attract. And good people attract good people. The rich attract the rich. And the visonaries attract the same.

    Lloyd A. Luna, 23, is an international online journalist.

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    Is there job waiting for you?
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    SM City (Manila) is always a venue I prefer whenever I have meetings both corporate and well, organizational. Today, my friend and I seemed to miscommunicate. I was here and he was somewhere else, in Robinson's Mall I believe.

    The first thing I do whenever I enter the mall is to go to national bookstore and browse some books, not buy. By only entering its permises, I feel genius already so why still buy books.

    Well kidding aside, I read books mostly motivational. I can see the trend now. Authors and publishers don't do much books of technical contents. They go for inspirational ones.

    As I was sitting in a coffee shop, lots of young people go in and out. I didn't have the time to count them. I trust that each and every one has their own agenda. Some for dates, some for leisure and relaxation. Nothing wrong.

    I asked myself: Are there jobs waiting for them?

    The answer I couldn't know. But I got an idea of seeking for reasons. This quest won't be simple. But this idea seems to be a take off of my first book-- Is there job waiting for you?

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    I am working in a non-government organization here in the country. I would say the job is so exciting because it gives you the chance to make a difference in the lives of other people especially the youth. the project i am handling assists young adults from disadvantaged families by providing training, job counseling and linking them to other companies for possible employment. The various rejections i am getting from cynical managers and HR Officers are truly disappointing and just realized how others find it hard to trust people and give chances for others to help themselves. This reality upset me so much

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