I stumbled upon this article from AsiaOne news regarding some maids suspicious activity during their free time like for example during morning after sending their employer’s child to kindergarten school.
They are supposedly freelancing as sex-for-hire.
I have heard similar stories regarding “some” Filipina maids doing this kind of stuff during Sundays in Orchard. This is not [...]
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For those who are planning to take their chances to hit the jackpot in Singapore, read and understand this information carefully.
To summarize, it is an offense/illegal for employers and employment agencies to collect/receive any form of payment (whether monetary or in kind) in exchange for employment consideration.
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) introduced new Work [...]
According to the Philippine Embassy Press release:
The Philippine Embassy’s issuance of the new Machine Readable Passports (MRP) is in compliance with the requirement of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for all countries to issue Machine Readable Passports not later than 01 April 2010.
This global standard is inter-operable and harmonized [...]
This might interest the working professionals in Singapore…….
Maximum working hours as per Employment Act:
An employee is not allowed to work for more than 12 hours within a day except in the following circumstances: a) Accident or threat of accident; b) Work that is [...]
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A NBI (National Bureau of Investigation) clearance is an important document issued by the government attesting that you don’t have any previous criminal records. It is usually asked when you apply for work, get a visa, etc. Its validity usually last six months after issued.
You can visit the nearest Philippine Consulate Office and ask [...]
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Effective 01 May 2009 the Visa Section will accept applications from Mondays to Thursdays, 9:00 am to 12:00 nn (except Singapore and Philippine declared holidays). The collection of approved Visa and passport shall be two (2) working days from the date of application (Mondays to Thursdays, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm).
Applicants for Embassy services [...]
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Perhaps someone might have a need for these information so I am posting it here:
PHILIPPINES AND SINGAPORE PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR 2009
DAY
DATE
OCCASION
Tuesday
01 January
New Year’s Day
Monday
26 January
Chinese New Year
Tuesday
27 January
Chinese New Year
Monday
06 April
Araw ng Kagitingan
Thursday
09 April
Maundy Thursday
Friday
10 April
Good Friday
Sunday
12 April
Easter Sunday
Friday
01 May
Labor Day
Saturday
09 May
Vesak Day
Friday
12 June
Philippine Independence Day
Sunday
09 August
Singapore National Day
Monday
31 August
National Heroes [...]
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