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Cebu Pacific's 200 Millionth Passenger, rewarded one year unlimited free domestic travel


Budget carrier Cebu Pacific just awarded a year’s worth of unlimited domestic travel to its 200 millionth customer.

It was Cebu Pacific president and CEO Lance Gokongwei, garbed in a Cebu Pac FA uniform, who made the announcement via the plane’s PA system.

“We are excited to safely fly everyJuan to their destinations so they could reunite with their families and loved ones, or pursue their business interests, or revisit tourist destinations. It is encouraging to see and feel travel confidence returning.  We thank our passengers for their continued trust, and we will endeavor to live true to our promise of providing safe, affordable, and accessible air travel for every Juan,” said Gokongwei. 




In light of looser travel restrictions and the peak summer season, Cebu Pacific is expecting a full restoration of its pre-COVID-19 pandemic domestic flight capacity. 

Cebu Pacific said it recorded a 200% increase in its average daily flights for both domestic and international combined—from about 100 flights per day in 2020 to about 300 at present. 
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OFW, nawalan ng P2million at sasakyan matapos maadik sa e-sabong, iniwan pa ng asawa


Sa halip na kumita ng pera, isang Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW Filipino seafarer) ang nahihirapan ngayon matapos maadik sa online cockfighting o e-sabong.

Nawalan si "CJ" ng humigit-kumulang P2 milyon mula sa online betting game, kasama na ang kanyang sasakyan at iniwan na rin asawa dahil sa financial trouble nito, ayon sa ulat ng 24 Oras.

Bagama't nagtatrabaho siya sa barko, sinabi ni CJ na maaari pa rin siyang sumugal sa pamamagitan ng isang application sa smartphone.

Bukod sa pagkaubos ng pera, sinabi ni CJ na ibinenta din niya ang kotseng bigay sa kanya ng kanyang ina.  Iniwan na rin siya ng kanyang asawa.  

“Ako po talaga ang pinakamadalas (magsabong). Minsan pinapagalitan na lang po ng mga kasamahan ko dahil lahat na daw po yata ng sahod ko dinala ko doon,” sabi ni CJ sa interview.

“Ipatigil na talaga iyang online sabong o kaya ibalik na ‘yung dati na parang sa isang area na lang pwede ang tumaya. Para siyang drugs na maya’t maya hahanapin mo kapag meron ka,” dagdag ni CJ.
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Taiwan announced winning combinations for 2022 round 01-02 receipt lottery


The winning numbers for the months of January-February 2022  (round 1 - 2) of the Taiwan receipt lottery was announced by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) including the lucky combination for the NT$10 million special prize.

Check below for the winning combinations:

Winning number for the NT$10 million special  prize: 

18927486

Winning number for the NT$2 million grand prize: 

82050976

Winning numbers for the First Prize:

46596321

75704516

48632657

First prize for matching all digits earns NT$200,000 then right order or the last order number of seven digits can receive NT$40,000, six digits NT$10,000, five digits NT$4,000, four final digits in the right order NT$1,000, and with the three last numbers right NT$200.


The ministry did not draw an extra three-digit combination for an additional prize of NT$200, as this has been scrapped starting from the January-February period.

Congratulations to all winners!

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Bulkang Taal sumabog muli, itinaas na sa Alert Level 3


Itinaas ng Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) sa Alert Level 3 ang status ng bulkang Taal matapos ang isang "phreatomagmatic eruption."

“At 0722H PST, Taal Volcano Main Crater generated a short-lived phreatomagmatic burst which was followed by nearly continuous phreatomagmatic activity that generated plumes 1500 m accompanied by volcanic earthquake and infrasound signals,” ayon sa Phivolcs.

Sinabi ng mga seismologist ng Philvolcs na ang pagtaas ng status sa Alert Level 3 ay nangangahulugan na mayroong "magmatic intrusion at the Main Crater that may further drive succeeding eruptions.”

Pinayuhan ng Phivolcs ang mga residente ng baranggay Bilibinwang, Banyaga, Agoncillo, Boso-boso, Gulod at Bugaan East sa Laurel, Batangas na lumikas dahil sa posibleng panganib.

Idineklara na ang buong isla ng Taal Volcano bilang permanenteng danger zone.

Lahat ng aktibidad sa Taal Lake at malapit dito ay kasalukuyang hindi pinapayagan, babala pa ng ahensya.
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Doktor, ginamot ang nabubulok na ari ng isang Pinoy matapos turukan ng petroleum jelly


Isang doktor urologist sa Taiwan ang nagligtas sa ari ng isang Pilipino matapos itong iturok ang petroleum jelly, lubos na mapanganib ang artipisyal na paraan na ito ng pagpapalaki, ulat ng Central News Agency.

Ang 25-anyos na lalaki mula sa Pilipinas ay dumating sa Tainan Municipal An-Nan Hospital noong nakaraang buwan para sa emergency help ayon kay doctor Tung Sheng-yung.

Ipinaliwanag ni Tung na ang lalaki, ay inakla na mapabuti ang kanyang sex life ay nakatanggap ng bakunang petroleum jelly sa kanyang ari limang taon na ang nakakaraan sa Pilipinas.

Hindi alam ng Pinoy ang mga downsides ng ginawa nito hanggang kamakailan lamang naging masyadong matigas at masakit na at mahirap ng tiisin.

Sinabi ni Tung na ang ospital ay gumamit ng surgical debridement upang iligtas ang ari ng lalaki mula sa pagkabulok pagkatapos ng diagnosis na natuklasan ang isang namamagang balat at abnormal na mga bukol.

Ito ay maaaring humantong sa mga potensyal na pamamaga at sa ilang mga seryosong kundisyon, necrotizing fasciitis, kung saan ang mga impeksyon kung minsan ay nakamamatay, ayon sa doktor.

Mayroon naman daw na mas safe na surgical procedures kumpara sa pag gamit ng petroleum jelly.
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Taiwan in need of English teachers, salary up to NT$62,720 or arounf P115k monthly


The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has announced that Taiwan is in need of English teachers. Those who were selected, monthly salary offer is up to NT$62,720 or the equivalent around P115,000.00.

Up to 450 teaching positions will be opened by the Ministry of Education (MOE) of Taiwan for foreigners who will teach in primary and secondary public schools by the year 2022.

It is part of the Taiwan government's plan to make English as their secondary language by 2030.

Under the Taiwan Foreign English Teacher Program (TFETP), in addition to the salary of NT$62,720, other benefits includes travel subsidy and health insurance.

DOLE said in a statement that it would depend on the educational attainment of the teacher.

Applicants must be fluent in English, have a Bachelor’s degree or higher degree and no criminal record.

Although it is no longer included as a requirement, it will help if the applicant has a license or teaching credentials.
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Job Hiring: Yageo Corp in Taiwan now hiring factory workers, machine operators

Summary: 
Company: Yageo Corporation
Location: Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Products: Electronics
Job Positions: Factory Workers, Machine Operators
Salary: NT$25,250 + OT


Recruitment Agency:
To All Applicants, report Melakom Global Services office at 1662 Leon Guinto Malate, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm

Check job ad



Primary Requirements:
1. Peos Certificate
2. E Registration
3.  Valid PASSPORT 
4.  UMID or SSS Certification 
5. VOTERS ID or Voters Certification
6. Latest Photo 2x2 - White Background 
7. PSA Birth Certificate
8. Vaccination Certificate

About Yageo:

YAGEO Corporation is a leading global electronic component company with capabilities on a global scale, including production and sales facilities in Asia, Europe and the Americas. 

The corporation provides one-stop-shopping, offering its complete product portfolio of resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers, relays, antennas, wireless components and Circuit protection components.

*This site is not a recruitment agency nor agent, to apply please visit above mentioned recruitment agency.

Beware of illegal recruiters.

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Job Hiring: Chipmos in Taiwan now hiring factory workers, machine operators


Summary
Company: Chipmos Technologies Inc
Location: Tainan, Taiwan
Products: Semiconductor
Job Positions: Technician
Salary: NT$30,900 + OT


Recruitment Agencies:
Grand Placement & General Services Corp. Located at 1636 F.Agoncillo St., Malate Manila


Check job ads







Primary Requirements:
1. Peos Certificate
2. E Registration
3.  Valid PASSPORT 
4.  UMID or SSS Certification 
5.  VOTERS ID or Voters Certification
6.  Latest Photo 2x2 - White Background 
7.  PSA Birth Certificate
8. Vaccination Certificate
9. National ID

About Chipmos:

Chipmos is a leading independent provider of total semiconductor testing and packaging solutions to fabless companies, integrated device manufacturers (IDM) and foundries. 

Chipmos provide a full range of back-end testing services for high density memory, mixed-signal and display driver semiconductors.

*This site is not a recruitment agency nor agent, to apply please visit above mentioned recruitment agency.

Beware of illegal recruiters.
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Canada to provide more jobs to Filipinos: DOLE


Philippine Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said it will increase job opportunities for more Filipinos in Canada.

Bello is in Canada to sign bilateral labor agreements on jobs for Filipinos in Ontario and the Yukon.

"This will create a lot of work destinations for our workers.  Canada has good employment terms," Bello said.

"They offer to hire workers from our country because Filipinos are skilled and reliable," Bello added.

Bello also said that he was supposed to sign a memorandum of understanding with the province of Prince Edward, but some aspects were not ironed out.

Foreign workers in Canada can also obtain a resident visa.
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Taiwan to add more migrant workers to its agricultural sector


Around 1,300 overseas migrant workers to be employed in Taiwan's agricultural sector will begin arriving in Taiwan over the next two weeks, an official from the Council of Agriculture (COA) said Monday.

Tsai Pei-chun, an official at the COA's Department of Farmers' Service, told CNA that of Taiwan's quota of 2,400 migrant workers for the agricultural sector, just over 1,000 slots have already been filled by workers who have been in Taiwan for years.

Around 20 migrant workers contracted to work in the sector have arrived in Taiwan since Feb. 15, when Taiwan lifted its entry ban on workers from the Philippines and Vietnam.

Because of quarantine-related arrangements, however, most of the remaining 1,300 foreign nationals set to work in Taiwan's agricultural sector will begin to arrive over the next two weeks, Tsai said.

Once they arrive, Taiwan will have 1,000 migrant workers employed in animal husbandry, 180 employed at inland fish farms, 920 employed in seasonal work, and 300 in farming, Tsai said.

Taiwan banned the entry of Indonesian migrant workers in December 2020 in response to a surge in COVID-19 cases imported from the Southeast Asian country.

On May 19, 2021, Taiwan banned the entry of all foreign nationals without residency, including migrant workers, following an unprecedented spike in domestic COVID-19 cases in Taiwan.

The bans on migrant workers from Indonesia and Thailand were lifted on Nov. 11 and Dec. 30 last year, but the number of workers allowed in were reduced between Dec. 14 and Feb. 14 due to limited quarantine space approaching the Lunar New Year holidays.

The bans on migrant workers from Philippines and Vietnam were lifted Feb. 15, and Taiwan also began requiring all migrant workers to be fully vaccinated before arriving in the country. -Central News Agency
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Duterte, inapruba ang P200 montly ayuda para sa mga mahihirap na pamilya


Inaprubahan ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ang pagbibigay ng P200 buwanang allowance o "ayuda" para sa mahihirap na kabahayan sa loob ng isang buong taon upang mabawasan ang epekto ng pagtaas ng presyo ng petrolyo.

Sinabi ni acting presidential spokesperson Martin Andanar na inaprubahan ni Duterte ang dalawang rekomendasyon ng Department of Finance (DOF).

"Una, ang pag-retain ng fuel excise taxes na ini-impose ng TRAIN [Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion] Law dahil ang pagsuspende nito ay magre-reduce ng government revenue ng P105.9 billion na magpopondo sa mga programa ng pamahalaan..." Andanar said.

"...at pangalawa, ang pagbibigay ng targeted subsidies ng P200 bawat household to the bottom 50% of Filipino households,” Andanar added.

Iminungkahi ni Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III ang pagbibigay ng P200 buwanang subsidy para sa mahihirap sa loob ng isang buong taon. Inirekomenda rin niya na panatilihin ang excise tax sa gasolina.

Aminado si Dominguez na maaaring hindi sapat ang halagang ito ngunit ipinunto niya na ito ang kayang ibigay ng gobyerno sa ngayon.

Ang target na subsidies ay aabot sa P33.1 bilyon sa budgetary requirements, ayon kay Dominguez.
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PRRD, to support the presidential bet with the letter O in the name


President Rodrigo Duterte will support the presidential candidate with the letter “O” in the name, according to Communications Secretary Martin Andanar, acting presidential spokesperson.

This is Andanar's answer when asked if the president will support the presidential bets.

There are 10 presidential candidates running in 2022: former presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella, labor leader Leody de Guzman, Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, former national security adviser Norberto Gonzales.

Also, Senator Ping Lacson, Lanao del Sur businessman Faisal Mangondato  , former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., Dr.  Jose Montemayor Jr., Senator Manny Pacquiao, and Vice President Leni Robredo.

They all have the letter "O" in the name.

Andanar also said that Duterte has no problem getting a presidential candidate with the letter "O" in his name to work.

Andanar had earlier insisted that Duterte does not endorse and support any presidential candidate at this time.
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Former factory worker, now owns a unli-wings restaurant


A former factory worker in Bulacan exert effort, overcame the hardship in life and now started his own reataurant business.

In the "Pera-Paraan" program, Ronell Igcasenza's unli-chicken wings restaurant, Zab's Crib, is said to be a popular restaurant in Baliuag, Bulacan.

But before becoming a successful resto owner, Ronell first took a job as the eldest of four siblings, and to help the family.

This includes being a factory worker in a window and door factory for which he used to earn only the minimum wage.

For a small salary, his grandmother sometimes even gave him money. Ronell tried another racket until he decided to try to apply as a call center agent in the BPO industry.

After 10 trials, he was fortunate to be accepted. It was here that he began to be able to establish and continue to help his family.

"Kapag nire-recall ko po yung buhay namin noong araw, sobrang hirap talaga. Parang isang kahig-isang tuka kami noong araw," Ronell said.

"Kaya ngayon po kapag nakikita namin yung sarili naming magkakapatid, mga nakatapos po ng pag-aaral, kasi nagtulong-tulungan kaming magkakapatid, parang ang sarap po sa pakiramdam," he added.
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Job Hiring: Wistron in Taiwan now hiring factory workers, machine operators


Summary
Company: Wistron Corporation
Location: Hsinchu, Taiwan
Products: Electronic products
Job Positions: Factory Workers, Machine Operators
Salary: NT$25,250 + OT


Recruitment Agency:
Juan Smart Manpower Phils Corp located at 5th flr BPI Bldg., 1377 A. Mabini St., Ermita, Manila 

Check job ad



Primary Requirements:
1. Peos Certificate
2. E Registration
3.  Valid PASSPORT 
4.  UMID or SSS Certification 
3.  VOTERS ID or Voters Certification
5.  Latest Photo 2x2 - White Background 
6.  PSA Birth Certificate

About Wistron:

Wistron's vision - To become a global leader in technology, providing innovative ICT products, services and systems.

Wistron is one of the world's largest suppliers of information and communications products. Besides our headquarters in Taiwan, the firm have several global logistical and distribution operational bases in Asia, Europe and North America.

*This site is not a recruitment agency nor agent, to apply please visit above mentioned recruitment agency.

Beware of illegal recruiters.


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High fever from COVID-19 vaccine means more antibodies: Japan research


According to research by two hospitals in this southwestern Japan city, people who develop a fever after their second COVID-19 vaccine shot show greater antibody levels.

"The higher the fever, the more effective vaccination is," Kyushu University Hospital and Fukuoka City Hospital said antibodies tend to follow the same pattern for those getting their third booster shot.

Higher levels of atibodies were seen in people who developed a fever.

Those with higher fevers tended to have higher antibody levels. Individuals presenting a fever of 38 degrees Celsius or higher had on average 1.8 times the antibodies of those who remained below 37 C

"Adequate antibody levels were obtained regardless of whether a fever developed, but people who had them also had higher antibody levels," said Yong Chong, professor at the Department of Medicine and Biosystemic Science, Kyushu University Faculty of Medicine.

"No matter the side effects one develops, they can be treated with an antipyretic analgesic, which will not compromise vaccine efficacy. We want people to feel safe and get vaccinated," the professor added.

(Context from Kyushu News Department)
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Job Hiring: Formosa Advanced Tech in Taiwan now hiring factory workers, machine operators


Summary
Company: Formosa Advanced Technologies Co., Ltd. (FATC) 
Location: Yunlin, Taiwan
Products: Integrated Circuits (IC)
Job Positions: Factory Workers, Machine Operators
Salary: NT$25,250 + OT


Recruitment Agency:
To All Applicants, report Melakom Global Services office at 1662 Leon Guinto Malate, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm. 

Check job ad



Primary Requirements:
1. Peos Certificate
2. E Registration
3.  Valid PASSPORT 
4.  UMID or SSS Certification 
3.  VOTERS ID or Voters Certification
5.  Latest Photo 2x2 - White Background 
6.  PSA Birth Certificate

About FATC:

Formosa Advanced Technologies Co., Ltd. is a Taiwan-based company principally engaged in the provision of integrated circuit (IC) assembly and related testing services and module services.

The Company operates its businesses principally in Taiwan, Hong Kong and South Korea.

*This site is not a recruitment agency nor agent, to apply please visit above mentioned recruitment agency.

Beware of illegal recruiters.
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Job Hiring: Alpha Networks Inc in Taiwan now hiring factory workers, machine operators


Summary
Company: Alpha Networks Inc 
Location: Hsinchu, Taiwan
Products: Computer parts
Job Positions: Factory Workers, Machine Operators
Salary: NT$25,250 + OT


Recruitment Agency:
To All Applicants, report Melakom Global Services office at 1662 Leon Guinto Malate, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm. 

Check job ad



Primary Requirements:
1. Peos Certificate
2. E Registration
3.  Valid PASSPORT 
4.  UMID or SSS Certification 
3.  VOTERS ID or Voters Certification
5.  Latest Photo 2x2 - White Background 
6.  PSA Birth Certificate

About Alpha Networks:

Founded in September 2003, as a spin-off from the D-Link Corporation, Alpha Networks Inc. has its headquarters in Hsinchu Science Park, Taiwan.

Alpha Networks has enjoyed consistent, strong growth and successfully built its reputation by delivering comprehensive product portfolios that deploy a variety of mature and cutting edge technologies.

*This site is not a recruitment agency nor agent, to apply please visit above mentioned recruitment agency.

Beware of illegal recruiters.
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Job Hiring: Hannstar Display Corp in Taiwan now hiring factory workers, machine operators


Summary
Company: Hannstar Display Co. Ltd 
Location: Tainan, Taiwan
Products: LCD
Job Positions: Factory Workers, Machine Operators
Salary: NT$25,250 + OT

Recruitment Agency:
JS Contractor Inc, apply online thru this link: www.jscon.com.ph/applicant/register

Check job ad



Primary Requirements:
1. Peos Certificate
2. E Registration
3.  PASSPORT - must be valid at least 2 years.
4.  UMID or SSS Certification 
3.  VOTERS ID or Voters Certification
5.  Latest Photo 2x2 - White Background 
6.  PSA Birth Certificate

About Hannstar:

Hannstar Display Corp is mainly engaged in research, development, design, manufacture, sale and maintenance of thin-film transistor liquid crystal displays (TFT-LCD) and touch panels.

The Company provides TFT-LCD panels and touch panels, which can be widely used in electronic applications such as notebook computers, monitors, mobile phones, tablet computers, car meters, and navigation systems. 

*This site is not a recruitment agency nor agent, to apply please visit above mentioned recruitment agency.

Beware of illegal recruiters.
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TSMC to hire more than 8,000 people for the expansion of its production


Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, launched a large-scale campus recruitment campaign on Saturday, aiming to hire more than 8,000 professionals this year at a time when the local semiconductor industry has aggressively expanded production capacity to meet global demand, with many companies competing for skilled workers.

According to TSMC, the company has offered competitive compensation and the average annual salary for a newly recruited engineer with a master's degree is expected to hit as high as NT$2 million.

TSMC said the company is eyeing talent in a wide range of areas, including electronics, electrical engineering, optoelectronics, physics, materials, chemical, information engineering, information management, industrial management, financial management and human resources.

In addition to the engineer job openings for applicants largely with a master's or a Ph.D. degree, TSMC said the company will also welcome high school graduates and associate degree holders to join the company as production technicians.

Newcomers are expected to work in TSMC's production bases in Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung, the chipmaker said.

In addition to attractive compensation, TSMC said it will continue to offer training to newcomers to help them boost their skills and adapt to their new working environments. In 2021, the chipmaker set up a training center for new recruits.

TSMC recruitment drive reflects an industry-wide trend. -Central News Agency
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Job Hiring: Largan Precision in Taiwan now hiring factory workers, machine operators


Summary
Company: Largan Precision Co. Ltd 
Location: Taichung, Taiwan
Products: Camera lens
Job Positions: Factory Workers
Salary: NT$27,470 + OT

Recruitment Agency:
Check job ad







Primary Requirements:
1. Peos Certificate
2. E Registration
3.  PASSPORT - must be valid
4.  UMID or SSS Certification 
5.  VOTERS ID or Voters Certification
6.  Latest Photo 2x2 - White Background 
7.  PSA Birth Certificate
8. National ID
9. Vaccination Certificates

About Largan:

LARGAN Precision was founded in 1987, and was publicly listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange in 2002. 

It is a global leader in plastic aspherical lens design and production, and the Company’s headquarters is located in Taichung Precision Machinery Technological Park, Taiwan. Largan currently has 9 manufacturing facilities and 3 others that are under construction.

*This site is not a recruitment agency nor agent, to apply please visit above mentioned recruitment agency.

Beware of illegal recruiters.
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Job Hiring: Lingsen Precision in Taiwan now direct hiring factory workers


Summary
Company: Lingsen Precision Industries Co Ltd
Location: Taichung, Taiwan
Products: Semiconductor products
Job Position: Machine Operators
Salary: NT$25,250 + OT

Lingsen Precision Industries in Taichung, Taiwan now directly hires Filipinos who are willing to transfer. Those who have expiring contracts or those who laid off may apply.

Check below:



About Lingsen Precision:

Mitsubishi Electric Corp. and Dahsen Electronic Industries, Ltd. founded LINGSEN PRECISION INDUSTRIES, LTD. (LPI). It moved to the Taichung Export Processing Zone (TEPZ) and was reorganized as an entirely owned and independent assembly house.

LPI has become a model company in Taiwan's semiconductor industry. The company has five production buildings and one warehouse for raw materials

*This site is not a recruitment agency nor agent, to apply please visit or apply above mentioned recruitment agency or broker.
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First OFW Hospital to open soon, medical services also provided to OFW family members


Building of the country's first Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Hospital is expected to be completed before election 2022.

Funding for the establishment and initial operation of the OFW Hospital shall be charged against available appropriations of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

The expertise of the government's top medical institution, Philippine General Hospital (PGH), will add quality to the service of the OFW Hospital in San Fernando. Pampanga.

PGH will help the OFW Hospital in the training of clinical and administrative personnel, planning and acquisition of hospital equipment, and formulation of clinical and fiscal process flow.

The Philippine Amusement Gaming Corporation, Bloomberry Cultural Foundation Incorporated, and Pampanga provincial government also play major parts in the construction of the 100-bed hospital,

The project is to support OFWs along with the establishment of the Department of Migrant Workers based on the law signed by President Duterte in December.

The hospital, which initially cost P500 million and is located in PEO Compound in Barangay Sindalan in the City of San Fernando, is for all OFWs in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Similar facilities will be built in Visayas and Mindanao.

The hospital, with its 100-bed capacity, is expected to provide medical services to OFWs and their immediate family members.
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