The Speaking Proficiency English Assessment Kit (SPEAK) is an oral test

developed by the Educational Testing Service (ETS), publishers of the Test

Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), an industry standard for
assessing English proficiency for non-native speakers. The SPEAK is
administered to non-native English speakers. Its aim is to evaluate the
examinee's proficiency in spoken English. It is usually taken as a
professional certification, especially for graduate teaching assistants in
the American college and university system, who are often required to
hold office hours and converse in English with students. It is also used in
the medical profession, where communication with patients is required.
IMHO, enrolling in a review center is a waste of money, practice is all you
need.
*****
child diseases like the common ones and there treatments.may picture nippapakita,
dapat magsalita ka lang ng salita kung ano mapansin mo kc test nila ang english
fluency mo. after a week result ng speak test 5 ang highest score.Hindi sasabihin
sayo kung pasado ka, hihintayin mo letter from embassy after 1 month naman yun,
kame narecieve namen letter na for medical na sya after a month. bago lang itong
speak test nung november lang, ang maganda lang dito once pumasa ka for
medical na agad at hindi kana undergo interview with an immigration
officer,kailangan lang na maipasa mo at kung hindi refused na agad papers mo
*****
SPEAK TEST
- 15mins webcam like recorded na test.
- questions about caregiver knowledge.
dalawa makukuha mo na score highest is 5.
english fluency tsaka caregiver knowledge.
random ang mga questions kaya swertehan lang kung madadali na question
mapupunta sayo.
*****
parang mas madali nga sa consul 3 min lang ata ako. She only asked me how old is
my client, how will I manage her time, where did I took my caregiver training, and
what is my position in my current job. yun lang.
*****

on my own experience sa speaktest,,di naman talaga abot ng 3 mins..each question

is about 90 seconds lang,,kasama na yung pagbasa sa question..5 questions
lang,,yung isa e picture na papakita sa computer and you will just describe what
you see,,ganun lang..ok din kahit di mo matapos yung time mo,,or pwede ka pa ring
sumagot kahit paubos na time as long as meaningful yung sinasabi mo,until you ran
out of time..just relax and concentrate on your questions.
*****
Im applying as a caregiver in Canada because my aunt who lives in Toronto get me
to take care of his kid. Im really anxious about the exam since I dont have any
experience about the caregiving though I've been working in the hospital on the
geriatric ward.
*****
hello po, in my own experience, medyo madali ung mga question, you just to
answer it direct to the point, you are allowed to answer in 90 secs included na dun
ung pagbabasa ng questions, just concentrate on your questions and be calm &
relaxed.. same tau ng condition, nurse din me at currently employed s hospital.. I
got the letter a week ago, for medical na daw po ako, di namention if I passed or
failed sa Speak test.. the quesstions include childhood and elderly diseases, how to
manage, procedures like bed making, pulse checking , my first aid din etc.. 5
questions lahat, my warm up question dun, about experiences mo or personal info..
Gudluck po!!!
*****
JULY2008
based on my experience:
1. description about a personal experience (for english skills)
2. define a high calorie diet
3. shampooing process
4. high blood prevention
*****
san ka ba galing? pag galing ka ng cubao, sakay ka na lang ng mrt. tapos baba ka
sa magallanes station. merong jeep at fx na naka park sa baba na byaheng gate 3/
fti compound, dun ka sumakay. (medyo walang traffic doon). tapos sabihin mo sa
driver ibaba ka sa nutrition compound. tapos ask mo na lang guard kung san yung
building for the speak test. i suggest, bisitahan mo days before your speak test para
ma familiarize mo yung lugar at direcho ka na lang during your schedule. wag

kalimutan ipa photocopy ang mga requirements. imbyerna yung taga-check nung
mga documents pag hindi pa napa photocopy ang hinihingi nila. basta alert ka lang
lagi. tip lang, kahit na sabihin nung proctor na wag lakasan yung boses pag
sumagot, medyo lakasan mo para boses mo yung marinig mo (pero hindi yung
talagang malakas na malakas ha) imbes na yung sa katabi mo. saka dapat clear
yung pag pronounce at iwasan mo yung dead air... dapat dire-direcho lang sagot mo
hanggang maubos mo yung alloted time. iwasang din ang 'ahhhh'... 'ummm'... good
luck sa test. kaya at kailangang kayanin mo yan. hehehe.

*****
AUGUST2008
yung questions..
1. last time na umattend ng party...where? when? explain mo lang kung ano
nangyari..
2. foot care
3.how to avoid accident in the bathroom
4.sign and symptoms of shock
5. agree or disagree ka ba sa fast movement kapag maglilipat ka ng direction ng
patient...
sorry ha..diko na masyadong matandaan tong number 5.
ang nasagot ko ng maayos eh yung 1,2,3 and 5 pero yung 1 warm up lang daw.
sana makapasa ako..hidi ko rin kc alam kung tama mga pinagsasagot ko..basta
kung ano yung alam ko un yung sinagot ko..
iba iba ang questions, hindi kami parepareho..
valtz..agahan mo ang pagpunta kc may mga fifill apan ka pa dun..saka mas
maganda kung maaga kc makakarelax kapa..kaya mo yan gudluck!
kwan...naku knakabahan ako sa result..sana naman pumasa ako..until now
nagppray ako..nung pinadalahan ka ng letter after speak test yun ba yung result or
medical request na..paano kung failed sa speaktest? refusal letter ba panapadala?
*****
kung gusto mo ng suspense wag ka ng tumawag after two weeks, kasi ang ibibigay
lang sa iyo eh rating mo sa a. english fluency and b. caregiving skills. di nila
sasabihin kung naka pass ka... i a advise ka rin nila na hintayin mo yung official

communication. 1-5 young rating, with 5 as the highest. may nakapagsabi sa akin
na 2.5 yung passing pero di naman ma confirm kung yun nga. in less than one
month (based on most timelines) makakatanggap ka ng letter from C.E. di sinasabi
ang rating mo, pero kung naka pass ka, sasabihin lang sa sulat na based on their
evaluation, di mo na kailangan ng interview (pero pwede ka pa rin nilang
interbyuhin anytime during the process) at kailangan mo ng magpa medical at ang
employer mo ay kailangan ding magpadala ng t4 at additional form na kasama na
dun sa letter. pwede ding hingin na rin nila ang passport mo at other updated
documents like nbi clearance.
*****
may webcam na naka attach sa computer. ipapa check sa yo yun kung gumagana
before the actual test, same with the mic. question lang makikita mo sa screen pag
actual test na so dapat sa doon ka lang naka tingin kasi babasahin mo yung
question tapos para ma monitor mo yung time.
*****
AUGUST2008
based on my experience, nakakakaba talaga. 5 questions ang binigay, each
question you have 90 seconds to answer. kapag binigay ng monitior ang sagot mo,
it means umaandar na ang time mo. we're instructed na we can use the back of the
LCP form as a scratch in order to organize are answers. ang gnawa ko, inorganize ko
muna sagot ko, by writing keywords tapos don ako sasagot. basta salita ka lang ng
salita.. i hope tama ang pinagsasabi ko.. hehehe..
1. ipapaexplain sayo any past experience between u and ur daughter, son, nephew
or niece. when? where? ( warm up lang daw ito to test ur english)
2. changing the bed sheet of a bedridden patient?
3. how to prevent colic?
4. how measure temp in the axilla..
5. which of the ff. is not true about diabetes.. (there are 4 choices, limot ko na) :'(..
after answering that give sign of hyperglycemic? (Parang ganon)...
*****
AUGUST2008
hello everybody!!! goodluck sa lahat ng mag sspeaktest senyo rhea, archangel at sa
lahat pa..basta presence of mind and wag kayo kbahan kc yun ibang question
madali lang pero meron confusing and mahrap based on my experience na question
about sakin sa cancer, grabe bloak out ako kc i knw a bit of cancer kc nmn isa sa

mga nkkatakot na sakit yan but general lang alam ko not really into it i mean d
medical course ang tnake up ko and di nmin tackle yan sa caregiving basic lang tlga
kaya i guessed nlng hehehe! per the rest na tanong sakin ay madali nmn like give
us one memorable experience w/your nieces/nephews, why do we need to dispose
properly the soiled clothes/diapers, how do you use bedpan, what will you do in
case of fire and last about sa cancer nga na which of the ff statement is not true
about cancer (sorry 4got ko yun mga statements eh basta e2 lang mga keyword
nttandaan ko) surgery, biopsy, chemotheraphy, tapos may 2 pa eh nakalimutan ko
na tlga!!!pero 4 me parang lahat yun was all about cancer kya nanghula nlng ako kc
dna ako maka focus kasi pagbbasa and analayze ko pa alng sa question eh 10secs
nlng nattira sakin kc isipin mo magbbigay kpa ng signs or symptoms of having
cancer kya ayun! taranta ako! hehehe! pero cnagutan ko nmn in fairness hehehe!
kya goodluck po sa lahat wag masydo kabahn kc nakaka block out pati sa pag
english (based sa mga nkasabay ko na naririnig ko hehehe)
may question po pla ako guys, after i received my visa what will i do next except
magpa book? like PDOS then how much yun bbyaran ko kc sa ngayon di pa ako nag
aasikaso kasi po by dec ang plans sakin ng aunt ko na paalisin ako hehehe!!!=)
thanks po ng madami sa mkpagbbgay ng info's sakin and good luck again sa lahat
ng mag sspeaktest!=)

*****
Sa mga bagong naka received po ng Visa,,punta na po kayo agad sa poea
para malaman nyo po yung next documents na kakailanganin nyo,,that
will take more than a month to process pa po.yun po yung bagong rule ng
poea,,yung sinasabi nilang red ribbon..employer po ata mag rerequest ng
form sa embassy sa ontario..
*****
1. Saan yung pinakamabilis na pwede magpamedical? "Nationwide Med.
Center (Makati)" ba? Kasi sabi ng iba mahigpit daw sa St. Luke's baka
maging cause pa ng delay?
2. Paano mo malalaman na ok ang medical mo? sasabihin din ba nila sa iyo
after?
3.About sa additional documents, pano po isasubmit? callcenter ba o
dropbox?
*****
congratulations. may nagsasabi na mas mabilis mag forward ng result ang
st. lukes pero medyo mahigpit. sa nationwide ako, dumating ako ng mga 9

am... 12 noon tapos na. very organized sila, kaya lang maraming tao...
pero pag wala namang problema sa medical mo, mabilis lang. pag tapos
ka na, bibigyan ka nila ng paper na may contact number. nakasulat din
doon na kapag wala kang natanggap na sulat after two weeks, ibig
sabihin, i fo forward na nila result mo. kung sa nationwide ka magpapa
medical, pwede mo na ring i drop box yung ibang requirements ng
embassy sa RCBC basement. basta additional docs na lang either drop box
o through courier of your choice, di na kailangan tumawag sa hotline nila.

*****
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Php 3,000.00 and for 3 days Php 2,500.00
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PASIG CITY

*****
application submitted- nov. 15, 2007
received AOR- dec. 7, 2007
speaktest request- sept. 19, 2008
speaktest schedule- oct. 6, 2008
medical request-oct. 14, 2008
medical done- oct.28,2008
requirements from employer submitted-nov.18,2008
medical result forwarded-nov. 20,2008
VISA- feb.27,2008
*****
July 07=got an employer fr the internet(LICP)
Aug 07=recvd Positive LMO
Sept.22,07=sent application

Sept.29,07=recvd a call fr CIC for the sched of my personal interview

Oct.4,07=interview,passed,rcvd request for medical
Oct.14,07=medical done
Nov.4,07=rcvd a text fr CIC that my visa has been finalized..PPR
Nov.5,07=sent passport
Nov.7,07=visa rcvd
Jan.16,08=Toronto
*****
Aug. 22,2007-submit application
Sept. 24, 2007- received AOR
July 24,2008- received letter for SPEAK test
Aug 7, 2008- SPEAK Test Sched.
Aug 21, 2008 - Medical Request
Sept 8, 2008 - Medical Done & Addt'l Docs Submitted
Sept 16, 2008 - Medical Results Forwarded to CIC.
Oct 1, 2008 - Visa Received
Oct 26, 2008 - Booked Flight
Destination: Ontario
Landed: Toronto
****
OCT2008
can't remember the exact questions pero, it will help you guys.
personal question:
1. describe your father figure.
what is your memorable experience with him?
who is with you?

about caregiving/nursing:
2. How water is important in our normal body?
3. What will you do to prevent bedsore in a bedridden patient?
4. What will you do if you notice that the child playing outdoors and his/her nose
bleeds?
5. Are you agree/disagree in these statement; why?
- "During handwashing, after washing your hands then you turned off the faucet
using paper towel, and you accidentally touch the faucet without paper towel, you
have to wash all over again".
*****
OCT2008
Hi! ok lng exams.. tell your husband to come early kasi meron mga forms to fill up
pagdating dun. paki photocopy n lng ng mga IDs nya.. bring long brown envelope
din, pentel pen and also the pictures required. tapos much better kung dalhin din
nya photocopies of all the documents n nasubmit n nya sa embassy. kasi me mga
kokopyahin k dun like the LCP file #.
here are some of the questions kahapon:
1. describe the last wedding you attended. when and where? warm up question lng
yan.
2. what will you do to a patient having constipation?
3. Steps on how to sterilize feeding bottles.
4. physical signs of aging.
5. About taking blood pressure. dapat alam ung mga steps. kasi true or false yun.
then explain ur answers...
*****
OCT2008
Sa mga magtetake ng SPEAK TEST.Ito ung mga questions sa akin.
your name and your file number.
About valentine's day.Who and Where?
First Aid of Flu, Heart Attack and Shock.

What is the importance of water in our human body.

**wag po kayong kabahan pero ako po knabahan ako..hehehe...
These are the requirements before taking the speak test:
2 1x1 picture
2 passport size
1 valid ID (paphotocopy niyo po.magdala ng isa pang ID in case magkaproblema)
long brown envelope
letter from the embassy
pentel pen(pwede po kayong manghiram)
*****
OCT2008
here are the questions given to my husband.
1. Last wedding attended
2. Importance of water in our body.
3. Procedure in taking oral temperature.
4. What will you do in case of heart attack?
5. What is the proper position when lifting heavy objects?
*****
after you take your speaktest you will receive a letter from the embassy. if you pass,
they will give you a form for processing of your medical. then if you fail, you will find
a conditional status noted on their letter. meaning you have to take an interview
with a consul. it will be schedule 3-6 months from the time you recieve the letter.
matagal ulit yung waiting period.
*****
OCT2008
Maraming salamat sa lahat ng nagshare about their speak tests. Piece of advise sa
mga kukuha...relax lang talaga and focus. Magbreakfast before going to the testing
site, it helps na may laman ang tiyan para alert ang mind. Di maiiwasan di
nerbyosin pero try to be calm. I am saying this kasi ako super nataranta ako sa

speak test, i did not take my breakfast at super nerbyos kaya after nun i had poststress syndrome. And the waiting time was killing me kasi nga nataranta ako sa test
di ako sure sa mga sagot ko. So, please try to relax sa testing day.
As far as i can remember eto yung mga questions ko:
1. When was the last party you attended, when, and describe.
2. First aid of heartburn.
3. Signs and symptoms, and first aid of heart attack.
4. How to sterilize feeding bottles.
5. How do you make a conducive environment at home for senior citizens
(something like that forgot the exact question).
*****
MAR2009
The picture that i had before,,it was like a Misa de Gallo? Lots of people in the
church,,and on the other side of the church were childrens na nagcacaroling? There
was a lantern too..it was Christmas season.yung sa friend ko,it was a woman na
galing sa palengke,,yung isa kong friend was a wedding picture naman..iba iba
din..but atlseast you can have the idea or you can practice by looking at a picture
and describe what you see..
If ever you are still answering on a question,at mauubos na ang time mo,,just
continue talking and wait to finish the time,until the next question shows..just go
straight to the point..marami ka na ding masasabi dun sa 90 secs or less pa.
I also had that sangkatatutak na kaba before,,but thru God's grace, I made it! And I
thank God, 1 year na din ako dito..and I'll have my vacation in the Philippines in 2
weeks time,,hehehe!!
So while you are still waiting,,just review your caregiver notes and be patient in
waiting and keep on praying,,praying,,praying..
*****
MAR2009
I can't remember if that already includes with the 5 questions..yeah, you will
describe or explain what you see on the screen..and the first thing you will say too
is your name and your file number..and the picture,,and then the 1st question will
appear..so on and so forth.. ;)
*****

MAR2009
i would like to share some questions that i have encountered during my speak test:
1. where are you when the speaktest letter arrived? What do you feel? What are you
thinking when youve got the letter? Answer it with minimum of 5 sentences.
2. About constipation
3. What are you going to do when a child is riding on a car.
4. About hypothermia
5. Agree or disagree, your own opinion in the given situation. Explain
*****
MAR2009
ito yung mga questions na na-encounter ko..
1. your full name and file number.
2. about valentine's day na na-encounter mo
3. first aid of heart attack
4. about childcare and elder
5. what is the importance of water?
**yun lang namn yun tanong sa akin so far.yung mga kasabayan ko about transfer
ang sa kanila.review lang po...no need to memorize...hope this will help you..
*****
APRIL2009
Hi Guys, I have taken my speak test last March 2009. Listed below are my
questions;
1. How did you spend your valentines?
2. What are the importance of water in the body?
3. What are you going to do if your client has a flu?
4. What is the first aid if your client is having heart attack?
5. Which of the ff: is not a symptom of shock and give the first aid of shock?

For my classmate,
1. What, where and how did you feel when you receive your speak test letter?
2. Give 6 symptoms of hyperglycemia and its first aid?
3. What are the safety precautions if you have client living in your home?
4. How to change diaper properly?
5. Which of the ff: is not a symptom of heart attack and its first aid?
*****
To all who took or who already booked the Speak Test, gusto ko lang iklaro ito
regarding the requirements:
Kasali rin ba ang 2 pcs 2X2 ID picture???Sinabi ng customer service rep na magdala
ng 2 pcs passport size picture at 2 pcs rin 1 x 1 pero hindi ko alam kung meron ring
2 pcs 2x2 na ipinapadala.
At saka, puede rin bang exactly the same or identical ang photos ko sa passport
size at 1x1 or 2x2? I forgot to ask them about it.
*****
JULY2009
Nga pala these are my questions :
1) last wedding you attended? When and Where?
2) diaper changing
3) what will you do when you're travelling with a child in a car
4) benefits of exercise
5) what is thiamine and iodine and give their food sources
*****
@ all (re PDOS , POEA)
--- Wala pong bayad ang PDOS na ginagawa sa POEA (that includes LCP applicants).
THINGS NEEDED FOR POEA CLEARANCE FOR DIRECT HIRES
This is definitely clear. If you are a direct-hire, meaning you were able to secure a work from
a foreign employer without obtaining an agency, you still need to obtain a POEA clearance
even though you have your VISA and plane ticket already. Chances are, you will be denied
exit in the Immigration Counter at the Manila International Airport.

First things to have.

Phase 1
1.) Valid and not to expire Philippine Passport.
2.) Working VISA from the country that you will work for.
3.) Employment Contract signed by the employer
- This should be verified in any Philippine Overseas Labor Office in any Philippine Embassy
Office or Consular Office in the designated country you wish to work. It means that the labor
attache should be able to sign the document and there should be a dry seal by the POLO
office, and/or there are other supporting documents from the POLO office that would support
the said contract. However, there are cases wherein authentication and verification is
bypassed. Japan's working VISA is allowed since procurement of a Certificate of Eligibility is
very difficult in Ministry of Justice in Tokyo. In this case, added document is needed which is
the Employee-Employer Waiver Form. See below.
- Should be in English and in the country's native language.
4.) Certificate of Eligibility (if for Japan)
5.) Loads of 1x1 and 2x2 ID Pictures
Second thing to do.
1.) Once Phase 1 has all been obtained, prepare yourself for a gruelling and tiresome POEA
process. Physically, emotionally and mentally. Photocopy at least 2 copies of all documents
in Phase 1.
2.) Go to POEA office in Ortigas, infront of Robinson's Galleria, as early as 630AM or earlier
the better because there are a lot of people who transact with this office. Ask the guard if
where is the line for the DIRECT HIRE department.
3.) Once lined-up, the guard on duty will give you a white card as your access to the 2nd
floor in the DIRECT HIRE/NAME HIRE department.
4.) Once you are in the 2nd floor of the name hire department, write your name on the
paper located near Window 6 or 7 or 8. Ask the guard that will escort you on this.
5.) Obtain a free folder near window 6 then staple the following:
Left side: All photocopies of Phase 1, except the photos of course.
Right side: All the original documents in Phase 1.
6.) Wait for your name to be called. Be attentive.
7.) Once called, submit the folder in the window to the person that will evaluate the
documents.
8.) Once done, go back to the blue seats area then wait again for your name to be called.
Again, be attentive.

9.) Once called, and all documents will be approved, the POEA evaluator will have you sign a
certain document which I forgot and imprint your thumb mark and she/he will give you the
following documents.
- PDOS reservation form.
- Medical check-up endorsement form.
- Employee-Employer Waiver Form
- Registration Form
- The folder you prepared and submitted in Step 5.
10.) Next thing to do is to have a reservation for Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS
or PEOS) on the PDOS section. There is a large sign that you will see in the 2nd floor for this
and I am sure you will not get lost or better ask any liaison officer or any guard where is the
PDOS area. Again, do not waste time because this PDOS has limited slots. Proceed directly
and have your name listed. Then the POEA evaluator will instruct you to have the EmployeeEmployer Waiver form signed by the company/employer's president/HRD or anyone who is
in-charge of your employment. You can either:
- a. Fax the document and sent back again to you via fax then keep it later for submission
along with the other documents.
- b. Scan it to PDF or image then send it to your contact in the company you work for then
print it, have it signed by any authorized signatory then scan it back again then have them
send it to your e-mail then you print again.
It depends which is convenient and cheaper for you.
11.) Once you have obtained the schedule, do not ever attempt to be late. Once the PDOS
has started, they will not allow you to enter. Then, make it sure your name is listed and
called during the roll call. Make it sure that your name is spelled or pronounced correctly.
The PDOS certificate's spelling of your name is very important. If there are discrepancies on
the spelling of your name, have them correct it right away because this might be a problem
in the Immigration counter in the airport.
12.) Whichever way comes first, if you have ample time for your medical exam, choose the
most accessible, reliable and cheapest DOH-accredited clinic or hospital. Prepare P1,500.00
or more for the exam. Prepare at least 3 ID-sized pictures. The cost of the medical exam
would depend on the country you want to go and the type of exams needed by the foreign
country. Other countries require you to have up to 9-sets of vaccine. So better inquire from
your employer about this.
Things to remember before taking medical exam:
1.) Stool is the most difficult to produce. Have your medical exam taken on the day you can
produce your stool.
2.) Have yourself rested well because the body's iron count drops if you lack sleep. With this,
they might ask again for another set of blood specimen from you if they find you anemic.
Things to combat this problem and you have to anticipate this: 1. Drink iron supplements
like Iveret (most recommended) or Stresstabs.
3.) Wear decent underwear as the doctor will have to examine your ass if there are
lacerations or spots. Also the doctor will look at your testicles (for men) if there are unusual

things.
4.) Take a bath thoroughly and clean your teeth especially for the dental exam.
5.) Do not forget to bring your eyeglasses if you already have.
6.) Prepare for a battery of psychological exams.
13.) Once your medical exam is already released and it indicates that you are FIT TO WORK,
bring it along with the result of 10a or 10b, together with the folder submitted in STEP 5 and
the filled-up POEA Registration Form, submit all of them in Window 9.
14.) Once evaluated that everything is good already meaning no deficiencies, they will give
an endorsement for payment.
Payment Details:
a.) POEA Fee - USD100 or the equivalent computed peso value based on the day's exchange
rate.
b.) OWWA Contribution - USD25 or the equivalent computed peso value based on the day's
exchange rate.
c.) Medicare - P900.00
15.) Once you are already paid, you can be able to get the E-Receipt and OFW Card. Keep it
and do not lose those documents. You are now done with the pesky POEA process.
16.) Prepare everything and remember the following:
a.) In buying a ticket or rebooking a ticket, since you are already an OFW, you are EXEMPTED
from paying TRAVEL TAX. If you bought already a ticket, ask for a refund from the agency
and show them your OFW E-Receipt and other documents.
b.) You are also exempted from paying TERMINAL FEE which is P750.00.
c.) Maximum baggage weight allowed for international flights is 20kg for Northwest and
some airlines and 30kg for Philippine Airlines. Baggage limit varies from airline to airline.
Also, please observe airport policies and procedures when checking-in on the airport.
17.) Once all is set, arrive 2-3 hours before the departure time.
18.) When in NAIA, go to OFW Check-in Center and show them the following documents you
have obtained in number 15.
- Passport
- VISA
- E-receipt
- OFW Card
- Contract Validated by POEA
- PDOS Certificate
- Airline tickets (could be e-ticket)
19.) Then you can check-in to your designated air carrier. Remember that ALL Philippine
Airline flights are in PAL TERMINAL 2 while other airlines are in NAIA. Those two airports are
different.
20. Remember the steps when checking-in at the airport.

a.) OFW Check-in Center

b.) Airline check-in counter
c.) Terminal Fee counter
d.) Immigration counter
- Please do remember that Immigration Officials will only look for POEA Clearance especially
if you are carrying a WORKING VISA. For other special cases like UN or any International
Government agency endorsed VISAS with corresponding certificates from embassies and
other consular offices of that foreign country, please verify with Bureau of Immigration and
POEA in obtaining other forms of certificates that is acceptable and would merit entry with
Immigration Agents in the Immigration counter.
e.) Pre-departure lounge
21.) Remember not to bring anything pirated like CDs, DVDs, and other things that might
deny you entry on the airport.

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GREETINGS FROM THE PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS LABOUR OFFICE IN TORONTO!
Kamusta po kayong lahat diyan sa Pilipinas?
POLO stands for the Philippine Overseas Labour Office. It is the labour arm of the Philippine
Consulate General or Philippine Embassy in foreign countries where there are large
concentrations of Overseas Filipino Workers.
Before leaving the Philippines to work abroad, all Overseas Filipino Workers are required to
apply for an Exit Clearance (also called the Overseas Employment Certificate, or OEC) at the
POEA.
For OFWs bound for Canada, before an OFW can apply for an Exit Clearance, the Canadian
Employer (depending on their location) will submit Employment Documents for
VERIFICATION AND AUTHENTICATION to the appropriate POLO (please see previous entries to
this thread).
Submission of incomplete documents, documents sent without payment and documents
sent to the wrong POLO by your Canadian Employer will be cause for delay.
This is a Philippine Government requirement. The Canadian Visa issued to you by the
Canadian Embassy is NOT the last step. You CANNOT exit the Philippines as an OFW without
your Canadian Employer submitting the Employment Documents for VERIFICATION AND
AUTHENTICATION.
QUESTION: Magtratrabaho po ako sa Canada, kailangan po ng POLO na yun?
ANSWER: Ang POLO po ay ang opisina na nagproprocess ng mga dokumento. Ang processo
po ay tinatawag na VERIFICATION AND AUTHENTICATION OF EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS.
Bago kayo mabigyan ng Exit Clearance ng POEA, kailangan munang dumaan ang inyong

Canadian Employer sa POLO at magsubmit ng mga dokumento.

Lahat po ng mga Canadian Employer na kumukuha ng worker (direct hire, or through the use
of a third party representative) is required to comply with Philippine Government
requirements.
Kung may karagdagang tanong po kayo, huwag po kayo magatubiling magemail sa
owwatrt@bellnet.ca.
Para sa karagdagang inpormasyon, maaring tumawag ang mga Canadian Employers ninyo
sa POLO Toronto 4169758252 900pm to 500pm (EST) Eastern Standard Time, Mondays
through Fridays except on Philippine and Canadian National Holidays.
For faster service, may we suggest you email us directly in lieu of PMs, as email sent to the
aforementioned address is usually answered within 24 hours of receipt.
Mabuhay po kayong lahat!

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GREETINGS FROM THE PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS LABOUR OFFICE IN TORONTO:
Leaving the Philippines may seem a challenge right now, but wait until you see how quickly
it becomes complicated when you're thousands of miles away from your FAMILIES.
Already in Canada? All alone? Don't know what to do? Wishing you had paid more attention
at the PDOS? Regretting having taken that shortcut and now find yourself in somewhat of a
pickle?
NEED HELP?
Call the POLO which has jurisdiction over your province and receive fast, friendly and
courteous service!

FOR OFWS BOUND FOR: British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon & the Northwestern Territories
Philippine Overseas Labour Office Vancouver
675 West Hastings St. Suite 410
Vancouver BC V6B 1N2
604.682.5770
778.994.3114
vancouver_owwa@yahoo.ca
Contact Person: Consular Officer Jay Javines
FOR OFWS BOUND FOR :Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nunavut,
Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and Saskatchewan
Philippine Overseas Labour Office Toronto

161 Eglinton Ave. E. Suite 801

Toronto ON M4P 1J5
416.975.8252
647.929.6992
owwatrt@bellnet.ca
Contact Person: Consular Officer Eric Parungao

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ano po ang sagot po d2 how to feed a comatose client?
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SEPT2009
Just want to share this - mahirap hulaan mga questions ng mga examiners. Parang
anything under the sun ang mga topics. Good thing sa akin ang mga pinagtatanong
may konting akong alam. Eto mga questions sa akin nun:
1st part: Personal questions (like where do you, where you grew up)
2nd part: 2 minute question- Describe the latest vacation you had (na-swetrehan
ako dito kasi a month before my exam, I was in Cebu for the Holy Week vacation,
syempre marami akong nasabi)
3rd part: Parang batuhan na ng mga questions, what do you do before you take a
vacation, which one do you prefer, travelling on business or leisure--- tas bigla
napunta sa food na kakainin sa place na pupuntahan.

Be talkative and syempre sensible mga sinasabi mo. Be at ease, take a deep breath
before entering the exam roon.
PM me your email add so I could send you speaking task cards I found in the net.
Andun mga ibang natanong sa akin, maganda to practice with these questions.
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OCT2009
Just want to share the questions sa speaktest ko last Oct. 16:
1. memorable moment with your daughter, son or nephew
2. what are the symptoms of shock?
3.how to store flammable liquids or materials?
4. mngt. of patient with alzheimer's disease

5. situational: agree or disagree: something like...

-> Patient with catheter, the bag should go with the pt. when getting out of the
bed...
-> The bag should be higher than the urinary bladder...
-> the catheter or the tube is kinked or crimped...
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Sept.11,2008- aplicati0n received by canadian embassy
Aug.18,2009- request for S.P.E.A.K.
Aug.31,2009- S.P.E.A.K. done
Sept.14,2009- S.P.E.A.K. Result
Sept.22,2009- Request for medical and request for passport, notarized
docs from foreign employer
Sept.28,2009- medical done and passport and other docs sent to embassy
Dec.19,2009-Visa received
Jan.27,2010-@ Vancouver,BC
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tapos na ako magmedical. kelangan lang dalin, passport saka 4pcs. passport size
picture.

then kasama ng letter ko narecieve about sa medical ay kelangan daw nila addition
requirements: (1) original passport (2) nbi clearance (3) police clearance (4)
affidavit para confirm na interested pa rin i-hire ng employer.

regarding sa time limit. yung affidavit kelangan isubmit within 45 days. medical
kelangan within 30days. yung additional requirements hindi ko napansin....
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1. your full name and file number.
2. about valentine's day na na-encounter mo
3. first aid of heart attack

4. about childcare and elder

5. what is the importance of water?
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I got these form the bbayani.proboards site before. hope this helps

REVIEWER
General questions:
What is your full name and file number?
How did you feel when you received the speak test letter?
Last Valentine's Day, what did you do? Explain your answer in 5 sentences.
What is your father figure?
Tell about the last movie you recently watched.
What is your most memorable birthday?
When was the last wedding you attended?
What is your memorable experience, what is the affair, and what happen, relate in 5
sentences.
What is you most memorable experience with your father?
When was the last time you spent time with your daughter/son or niece/nephew?
When? What happened? State in 5 sentences.
How did you celebrate your last birthday with whom? How did you feel?
Where are you when you received the letter? What is your reaction?
Describe your summer vacation.
When was your last vacation, who were you with, where and how was it.
What is your scariest experience?
When was the last wedding you attended?
First aid
BURNS

What is the First aid for burns?

How do you treat a chemical burn for adult/child?
What would you do if the childs hand is burned?
FIRE
What would you do if there is fire?
What will you do incase of burning frying pan on the stove?
What are the Safety precautions about flammable substance?
Where to keep flammable substance?
POISON, BITES and STINGS
Agree or disagree about poison transfer to another container
Agree or disagree that poisonous materials should be kept and locked?
Agree/disagree that you should read the labels of canned goods
What would you do if your client took a corrosive substance?
What would you do if your client took a poisonous substance?
What would you do if a child is bitten by a bee?
What would you do if a child was bitten by a dog?
What would you do if a child is bitten by a snake?
SHOCK and FAINTING
What are the Signs and symptoms of shock?
What is the first aid for shock?
How can you tell if the client is in a state of shock?
What are you going to do if you client is fainting?
What are you going to do if your client has fainted?
What are the signs and symptoms of fainting?
How to perform AR and CPR
What is the first aid management for cramps?

CHOKING
What would you do if a child is choking?
How to perform Heimlich maneuver?
How to perform choking for infant, adult, obese, pregnant unconscious?
Agree or disagree? Heimlich maneuver is given only to conscious person? Explain
your answer
Which of the following statement is TRUE about Heimlich maneuver:
a. it is done to an unconscious victim
b. can be done to everyone
c. also called as abdominal thrust
d. can be done to conscious victim while standing.
WOUNDS
How to stop a bleeding wound?
What are you going to do in case of wound with profuse bleeding?
How to clean wound?
DROWNING
What are you going to do if the client is drowned?
STROKE AND HEART ATTACK
What are the signs and symptoms of stroke and its first aid?
What will u do if your client is having heart attack?
What are the signs and symptoms of impending heart attack?
What is the proper management for angina pectoris?
What are the signs and symptoms of Myocardial infarction?
What is the Proper management for hypertension?
CANCER
What are the signs and symptoms of cancer?
What is the proper management for client with cancer?

What is the proper management for radiation and chemotherapy?

Agree or disagree: assist only the client if they will ask for it or if needed? Cancer
patient
About Cancer...W/c of the statement is NOT TRUE
a. Metastasis is a cancer that spread throughout d body.
b. Benign is cancerous.
c. I forgot
d. I forgot
PARKINSONS DISEASE
What is the proper management for patients with Parkinsons disease?
What are the signs and symptoms of Parkinsons disease?
ALZHEIMERS DISEASE
What are the signs and symptoms of Alzheimers disease?
What is the proper management for patients with Alzheimers disease?
Safety tips How to take care of client with Alzheimers dis.
HYPERGLYCEMIA and DIABETES
What foods should be avoided by a diabetic person?
Signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia/ what are the First aids? (Give 6)
Give 3 symptoms of low blood sugar
HYPOTHERMIA
What are the signs and symptoms of hypothermia?
What should you do with a person suffering hypothermia?
What is the first aid for hypothermia/hyperthermia?
What will you do in case of frostbite?
FEVER
What are the signs and symptoms of fever?
What is the proper management if your client is having a fever?

What are you going to do if your client is having febrile seizure? (Convulsion)
CONSTIPATION and DIARRHEA
What are you going to do if your client has constipation?
What is the diet for constipation?
What are you going to do if your client have diarrhea?
FLU
What are the signs and symptoms of flu?
What is the proper management if your client has flu?
How to avoid flu?
EPILEPSY
What will you do if your client is having grandmal seizure?
What are you going to do if your client is having Epileptic seizure?
ASTHMA
What is the proper management for asthma?
What are the factors that contribute to asthma?
What are the signs and symptoms of asthma?
What are the precautions if you have a 52 year old client taking an oxygen therapy?
TUBERCULOSIS
What are the signs and symptoms of tuberculosis?
What is the Proper management for tuberculosis?
Agree/disagree: the reason why the person will have Tuberculosis is because he is
poor?
Which is not true about TB:
a. tuberculosis is caused by bacteria
b. can be treated/prevented
c. ***** I forgot
d. only poor people who lives in rural area are prone to tuberculosis

RHEUMATISM
What will u do if the client suffers rheumatism?
What are the signs and symptoms of rheumatism?
What are the factors that contribute to rheumatism?
ALLERGIES
What is the proper management for allergic reactions?
What are the factors that contribute to allergic reactions?
FUNDAMENTALS in NURSING
PERSONAL CARE
Foot care
Care / cleaning for dentures
What is the proper management if your client has mouth sore, toothache, sore
throat and pimples?
How to promote oral hygiene?
How to feed elderly clients?
How to feed bedridden/comatose client?
How to dress up bedridden client?
How to give bed bath?
How to do perineal care?
How to assist client when taking a bath?
How to shampoo a bedridden client?
How to dress patient with right hand paralysis
How to promote the well being of an elderly living alone?
What are the things to consider if you have senior living in your home?
What are the safety precautions if you have client living in your home?
What are the benefits of exercise?
What is the importance of exercise? Cite 6

Give 8 physical changes and signs of aging?

GETTING BLOOD PRESSURE, CATHETER CARE and OFFERING BEDPAN
How do you take oral temperature?
How would you do radial pulse?
How to take care thermometer?
Urinary infection
Indwelling urinary catheter care
How to offer bedpan?
Do you agree or disagree in this situation and why?
In an indwelling catheter, the patient should carry the bag with him when going
out, the catheter should be placed above the urinary bladder, and there should not
be any kinks in the tube.
Do you agree or disagree on this situation and Why?
"In taking blood pressure, place the cuff and sphygmomanometer on the arms of
your clients then place the diaphragm of stethoscope in RADIAL PULSE and get the
diastolic and systolic of the client"
BED MAKING and BODY MECHANICS
Proper body mechanics
Agree or disagree with this sentence: in proper body mechanics, to go to another
place, use big steps and turn directly to the desired place.
What would you do if client using wheelchair and wants to transfer to bed?
How to transfer disabled client from bed to wheelchair?
How to change bed if client is bed ridden?
How to make an occupied bed?
HANDWASHING and IMPORTANCE OF WATER
Hand washing guidelines
How to do proper hand washing?
What is the use of water in our body?

What is the importance of water in our body?

What is Proper Hydration?
BEDSORE and DIAPERS
How to avoid bedsore?
What is the reason why clients have bedsore?
How to prevent bedsore for bedridden person?
Why is it important to dispose properly soiled linens and diapers?
How to change diapers in adult and child?
How would you know if you need to change diapers?
DIETS
Give examples of Thiamine and iodine
Give examples of high protein-diet.
What is DNR? (Do not resuscitate)
what is vitamin C and D and its use?
ACCIDENTS
How to avoid accident in the bathroom?
What will u do if a child is being abused by his/her father which happens to be your
employer? Same applies to the elderly.
What are the things that 65 year old client have on his/her side?
CHILD CARE
BOTTLE STERILIZATTION and BOTTLE FEEDING
What is the Proper way to bottle-feed a baby?
Do you disagree or agree to breastfeeding formula
Agree or disagree, a babys milk offered fresh and warm and fed in his crib in lying
position and its bottle is on top of the pillow.. Explain your answer
Feeding infant with fresh milk
COMMON ILLNESSES and BURPING

How to prevent colic?

When should you burp the infant? How do you do it?
Proper management if a child is hypoactive, always on the bed.
What will you do if you notice that the child playing outdoors and his/her nose
bleeds?
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
What will you do when you need to go out and your child is sleeping in a crib?
What is the safety Precautions in toddlers playing in the crib?
Safety tips for children when they are inside the car.
Child falls down and with bruises and discoloration what will you do to relieve pain
and discoloration
What are the Safety precautions inside the house, bathrooms and when going
outside?
BATHING and PERINEAL CARE
How do you bathe an infant?
Agree or disagree: Perineal care for baby is once a day.
Agree or disagree: is it ok to change diaper once a day and is it ok for the baby to
wear rubber pants?
DIET
Right food for growing children
What carbohydrates, proteins and fats do to the body? Give examples
what is thiamine?
what is calcium?
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JUNE2010
Share ko lang po mga questions nag test ako kahapon june 2nd batch.
1. last wedding Attended?
2. give 5 benifits of exercise.

3. Protein
4. dry heat Sterilization.
5. hypotermia
6. Nosebleed
7. baby convulsion.
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JUNE2010
i finished my speak test last june 3:
these were the questions that i answered hope it helps:
1. Describe the last wedding that you have attended. When was it held? Whose
wedding was it? Where was it held?
2. Sarah, a toddler was playing outdoors when suddenly she had a nose bleed. What
will you do?
3. What is dry sterilization?
4. Your client is having convulsions due to hyperthermia, what will you do?
5. What is protein? Give 3 food sources of protein.
6. Give 5 benefits of exercise.
7. What is hypothermia and what will you do in case of hypothermia?
---I was nervous on the first question..but I was able to elaborate din naman. hahaha
nakakanerbyos..yun lang ang kalaban mo...very basic lang ang mga questions..just
pray... in two weeks time, I will know the result..
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JUNE2010
when,where,how u feel when u rcvd the st letter
suffocation
importance of water in the body
allergic reaction signs n symptoms

splinting
stages of development of 3 yrs old
tub bath procedure
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