MANILA, Philippines— (UPDATE) The next five days would be the most agonizing for Cecilia Alcaraz and her family, including sons Jherome and Efhraim Alcaraz, as they await the verdict of a Taiwan court.
On May 4, the Taiwan Appellate Court is scheduled to hand down its decision on the appeal of Cecilia, a teacher who hails from Liliw, Laguna, who pleaded innocent on the murder of her job broker in September 2007. If found guilty, she would be sentenced to death by firing squad.
Another OFW left to fend for themselves? Common story -- "no one available" yet these OFW's pay the Philippine Government in order to get out of the Country to work outside.
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Saturday, April 25, 2009
ONTARIO ACTS TO HELP TEMPORARY FOREIGN WORKERS
Telephone Hotline And Fact Sheet To Aid Live–in Caregivers
April 25, 2009
NEWS
A new toll free telephone hotline, outreach team, and information fact sheet will help employees who are part of the federal Live–in Caregiver Program address issues regarding their employment rights.
The Ministry of Labour hotline will provide these employees, often called nannies, with information on their rights under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA). The hotline will be supported by a specially trained team to assist them in filing claims and link them to dedicated investigative officers.
The ESA fact sheet for live–in caregivers provides information on wages, hours of work, overtime pay, and other rights under the ESA. It also explains that employers cannot punish or threaten them for asking for their rights under the ESA.
The measures announced today are part of Ontario’s strategy that will also include introduction of legislation later this year that will, if passed, ban placement fees and begin targeted enforcement of agencies that breach Ontario’s labour laws.
QUOTES
“We are taking action to help protect vulnerable employees who are in Ontario under the federal Live–in Caregiver Program. The new telephone hotline and information fact sheet will assist these employees while we move forward on a made–in-Ontario solution to address broader concerns.”
– Peter Fonseca, Minister of Labour
“Women working in Ontario under the federal Live–in Caregiver Program will now be safer. The hotline and fact sheet will ensure more women know their rights under the law and can take action when their rights aren't being respected.”
– Deb Matthews, Minister Responsible for Women's Issues
QUICK FACTS
The new toll free information hotline will be 1–866–372–3247. The hotline will begin receiving calls on April 27, 2009.
There were approximately 18,000 employees in Ontario in 2007 that were part of the federal Live–in Caregiver Program.
LEARN MORE
Read the new ESA fact sheet for employees in the federal Live–in Caregiver Program
Find out more about the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA)
April 25, 2009
NEWS
A new toll free telephone hotline, outreach team, and information fact sheet will help employees who are part of the federal Live–in Caregiver Program address issues regarding their employment rights.
The Ministry of Labour hotline will provide these employees, often called nannies, with information on their rights under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA). The hotline will be supported by a specially trained team to assist them in filing claims and link them to dedicated investigative officers.
The ESA fact sheet for live–in caregivers provides information on wages, hours of work, overtime pay, and other rights under the ESA. It also explains that employers cannot punish or threaten them for asking for their rights under the ESA.
The measures announced today are part of Ontario’s strategy that will also include introduction of legislation later this year that will, if passed, ban placement fees and begin targeted enforcement of agencies that breach Ontario’s labour laws.
QUOTES
“We are taking action to help protect vulnerable employees who are in Ontario under the federal Live–in Caregiver Program. The new telephone hotline and information fact sheet will assist these employees while we move forward on a made–in-Ontario solution to address broader concerns.”
– Peter Fonseca, Minister of Labour
“Women working in Ontario under the federal Live–in Caregiver Program will now be safer. The hotline and fact sheet will ensure more women know their rights under the law and can take action when their rights aren't being respected.”
– Deb Matthews, Minister Responsible for Women's Issues
QUICK FACTS
The new toll free information hotline will be 1–866–372–3247. The hotline will begin receiving calls on April 27, 2009.
There were approximately 18,000 employees in Ontario in 2007 that were part of the federal Live–in Caregiver Program.
LEARN MORE
Read the new ESA fact sheet for employees in the federal Live–in Caregiver Program
Find out more about the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA)
Friday, April 24, 2009
Probe sought into Filipina maid’s death
Probe sought into Filipina maid’s death Saturday, April 25, 2009-->
Web posted at: 4/25/2009 3:28:11Source
::: THE PENINSULA
DOHA: Advocacy group Migrante has called on the Philippine government to seek a thorough probe into the death of a Filipina domestic helper who allegedly jumped out of her employer’s car here last month.
John Leonard Monterona, Migrante Middle East coordinator, said in a statement that an investigation was needed into the death of the 24-year-old woman, Noliza Leynes, and the Philippine Embassy in Qatar should make proper representation on behalf of her family.
The Philippine Embassy in Qatar is following up the case.
According to reports, Leynes jumped out of the car she was travelling in on March 22. She died of head injuries on March 28 at Hamad Hospital, exactly three months after she arrived in Qatar, on December 28.
“We are also worried (about the case),” Monterona said. He said Leynes’ death could have been prevented if the Philippine Embassy and the Philippine Overseas Labour Office in Doha had acted swiftly to rescue her.
The mother of the deceased, Corazon Magnaye, had earlier sought help from the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs after being informed by her daughter’s recruitment agency that she was comatose at
the hospital.
Magnaye expressed fears there could be suspicious circumstances behind her daughter’s death.
Web posted at: 4/25/2009 3:28:11Source
::: THE PENINSULA
DOHA: Advocacy group Migrante has called on the Philippine government to seek a thorough probe into the death of a Filipina domestic helper who allegedly jumped out of her employer’s car here last month.
John Leonard Monterona, Migrante Middle East coordinator, said in a statement that an investigation was needed into the death of the 24-year-old woman, Noliza Leynes, and the Philippine Embassy in Qatar should make proper representation on behalf of her family.
The Philippine Embassy in Qatar is following up the case.
According to reports, Leynes jumped out of the car she was travelling in on March 22. She died of head injuries on March 28 at Hamad Hospital, exactly three months after she arrived in Qatar, on December 28.
“We are also worried (about the case),” Monterona said. He said Leynes’ death could have been prevented if the Philippine Embassy and the Philippine Overseas Labour Office in Doha had acted swiftly to rescue her.
The mother of the deceased, Corazon Magnaye, had earlier sought help from the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs after being informed by her daughter’s recruitment agency that she was comatose at
the hospital.
Magnaye expressed fears there could be suspicious circumstances behind her daughter’s death.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Pasalubong Sa Inyo: online sari sari store now open!
If you have family located in Pangasinan or surrounding area -- http://www.pasalubingsainyo.com/ is Canada's newest friendly neighborhood store for Filipino-Canadians on the Web. Created by MAR Media Consulting - the online Filipino store is now open and ready to take your orders anytime and anywhere you are in Canada or the world
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http://www.pasalubingsainyo.com/ , makes it easier for Fil-Cans to send gifts to their loved ones in the Philippines. Simplified packaging, practical products - delivered within 24hrs. (Province of Pagasinan and surrounding area only)
http://www.pasalubongsainyo.com/ has one key service offering: Pre-packaged Balikbayan Box. Reduces your head-ache. Packages are available for most occassion. Save TIME - save MONEY save ENERGY
Example: Holiday Specials Family Pack Special Care Pack Big Party
Balikbayan Boxes that contain popular goods and items - ready for delivery to loved ones in the Philippines.
http://www.pasalubongsainyo.com/ has also partnered with the best suppliers the Philippines to offer its customers the best products and services possible. Soon to come, flowers, food and electorinics.
Visit them online: http://www.pasalubongsainyo.com/
!.http://www.pasalubingsainyo.com/ , makes it easier for Fil-Cans to send gifts to their loved ones in the Philippines. Simplified packaging, practical products - delivered within 24hrs. (Province of Pagasinan and surrounding area only)
http://www.pasalubongsainyo.com/ has one key service offering: Pre-packaged Balikbayan Box. Reduces your head-ache. Packages are available for most occassion. Save TIME - save MONEY save ENERGY
Example: Holiday Specials Family Pack Special Care Pack Big Party
Balikbayan Boxes that contain popular goods and items - ready for delivery to loved ones in the Philippines.
http://www.pasalubongsainyo.com/ has also partnered with the best suppliers the Philippines to offer its customers the best products and services possible. Soon to come, flowers, food and electorinics.
Visit them online: http://www.pasalubongsainyo.com/
Friday, April 17, 2009
Great Maid Debate
Thousands of Filipinos marched through Hong Kong last weekend in protest against a local magazine columnist who described The Philippines as a "nation of servants" in a satirical article that has sparked an international race row.
But even as the protest march was going on, some influential Filipino groups were admitting that The Philippines has indeed become a country of overseas domestics.Media in The Philippines said that many migrant groups, including the Center for Migrant Advocacy (CMA), Kanlungan Center Foundation, and Migrante International, have bashed the columnist for spouting this "racial slur" while at the same time lamenting that the "servant" tag for the nation’s overseas workers fits because of the government’s labour export policy.
Read full article here
But even as the protest march was going on, some influential Filipino groups were admitting that The Philippines has indeed become a country of overseas domestics.Media in The Philippines said that many migrant groups, including the Center for Migrant Advocacy (CMA), Kanlungan Center Foundation, and Migrante International, have bashed the columnist for spouting this "racial slur" while at the same time lamenting that the "servant" tag for the nation’s overseas workers fits because of the government’s labour export policy.
Read full article here
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