More jobs overseas as pandemic restrictions relax
THE Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) yesterday reported that job opportunities abroad are opening up as more countries “relax” their COVID-19 restrictions.
POEA Administrator Bernard Olalia said that due to the reopening of the economy in different countries and the relaxing of health protocols, the employment situation is slowly picking up.
“Dahil po sa muling pagbubukas ng atin pong ating ekonomiya sa iba’t-ibang bansa at pagka-release ng health protocols ay unti-unting nanunumbalik ang sigla ng employment,” he said.
Olalia said there are jobs available for seafarers as many cruise ships have resumed their operations.
Aside from this, healthcare workers such as nurses and caregivers are also needed in the UK, Germany, New Zealand, Canada, and Australia.
Olalia said no “placement fee” is required for jobs made available under a government-to-government agreement.
But in countries where they are imposed, such as for skilled workers in European countries, he said the placement fee should not be higher than the monthly salary for the job.
The POEA chief also reminded them that the payment of placement fees should be made in the latter part of the recruitment process.
He likewise warned job applicants against transacting with illegal recruiters.
