Tuesday, May 26, 2009

housemaid news

Wage increases for all workers are decided according to the principle of offer and demand between the workers and their sponsors

The Philippines tied the increase with a scheme to upgrade the capabilities of domestic helpers who are now required to undergo a skills assessment by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority that will issue certificates of competency to successful applicants

Philippine government and all governments alike have a responsibility to its citizens and should act accordingly in protecting their human rights. As an OFW living here in the Middle East I think this is good news that our government is doing something for the welfare of its people.

Filipino recruitment agencies should welcome such a move from our government. It is for the benefit of the domestic helper and their family, and of course it will help stabilise our economy through the remittances.

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