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IN METRO MANILA
February 6-12, 2006 I OFW Guardian
COVER STORY
Manny Pacquiaos
What the World is Saying
Manny Pacquiao, Dugong Pinoy.
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I could see he was having problems taking my punches. I had Pacquiao did not rely on his speed, power and reflexes (in the form of his big left hand). He no problem taking his. He never hurt me. was a two handed fighter tonight. His right hook Manny Pacquiao did as much damage as his vaunted straight left.
rom humble beginnings in General Santos City to the bright lights of Las Vegas, from selling doughnuts on the street to earning millions of dollars. Manny Pacquiaos life is better than any fairy tale. The young Manny visits primary school and is classified as an intelligent pupil. The mother dreams that he could become a priest someday. His parents, however, separate and the future world champion drops out of school because he needs to help put food on the family table. He sells bread and doughnuts on the streets and helps the mother in doing laundry for other people. Whatever free time he has is spent in the local boxing gym, a carton stuffed with rags and old clothes serving as his punching bag. At fourteen, he stows away on board a ship headed for Manila. He finds a job as a construction worker but continues to pursue his boxing dreams. He attends pro-boxing circuits and creates a buzz with his aggressive, whirlwind fighting style. The odds have always been stacked against the Pacman. Remember that this is a self-made individual. With no formal training, he became a world beater purely on heart, guts, and a vicious left hook. In a country starved for heroes, Pacquiao is the only one with the popularity, talent, and character to qualify as a true Philippine idol at this point in our history. What is disturbing, however, is that our country has given this man nothing and yet we expect perfection from him. Life is at a standstill whenever Manny enters the ring. In a country whose public and private sectors are characterized by mediocrity, is it not strange that we expect perfection from our athletes? There is a lot of pressure on me, Pacquiao conceded. Because I have a lot of countrymen praying for me to succeed, I feel like I need to win every fight. Manny does not win every fight. In his first fight with Erik Morales, a distracted and bloodied Pacquiao lost in a close but clear unanimous decision. There is something remarkable, however, about a man who is able to rebound from loss, someone who is able to recover from tragedy. The defeat to Morales has somehow made Manny a better fighter and a better person. By now, the whole world knows what happened in the Morales Pacquiao rematch. Heres what boxing experts and the international media have to say about the Philippines favorite son. level Pacquiaos popularity has now soared in the Philippines. But even here, in the U.S., theres reason to hope for a little Pac-mania. He has proved himself to be that rare fighter who can continue to learn and hone his skills, even on the grandest stage. Though the contract called for a rematch, neither fighter seemed ready to agree to that just yet. Morales, who admitted he had come into the ring tired and drained from the struggle to make 130 pounds, said he wanted to take a vacation. Pacquiao, when asked at the post-fight press conference what would be next for him, answered happily, Rest! Richard O Brien : Sports Illustrated
He mixed his punches up well to the body and hand, and he worked Morales mid-section consistently throughout the nine and half rounds of action. He paced himself. He picked his spots. He landed lead power punches to the body and head and flurried when appropriate. He did all of this with the kind of poise and accuracy expected of an elite fighter. Gone were the manic charges and retreats of the first fight with Morales. This version of Pacquiao was not nearly as easy to anticipate and time with counter punches. Doug Fischer, Max Sports left from Pacquiao drove Morales to his knees with 30 seconds remaining in Round 10. As Referee Kenny Bayless counted to eight, Morales pulled himself up, but gone was his resolve. Mercifully, Pacquiao (41-3-2) made quick work of it, driving Morales back to the canvas with his signature right that had brought him 32 wins by knockout. Bayless waved his arms, then helped Morales off the floor and to his stool. Morales sat slumped for a long time, a doctor and his cornermen working on him. Then he left for the quiet of his locker room to ponder a boxing future he no longer seemed to have. Ron Borges, Boston Globe
I was well prepared. Shelly Finkel and my team cleared all distractions from me. said the Filipino southpaw. Mike Sloan, Fightnews.com
T hey say that there literally thousands of is-
lands that make up the Philippines. Well, when Manny Pacquiaos hand was raised in victory over Erik Morales, the earth might have moved a bit with all those Filipinos jumping up and down! Pedro Fernandez, Ring Talk
Whats next for Pacquiao? Well, the logical
One can only wonder to what stratospheric When the end came, it was emphatic. A big
next fight for him would be against Moraless nemesis, Marco Antonio Barrera someone the Pacman already holds a victory over. Thats the fight I most want to see right now in any division. In fact, I dont think theres a bigger or better potential fight anywhere on the horizon. And luckily for us fans, Barreras shrewd promotional company, Golden Boy Productions, is already rumoured to have made an offer to Pacquiao to fight Barrera on March 25 of this year. Its possible that this would be too soon to expect Pacquiao to be ready after last nights
Coming into this rematch, Pacquiao did not have
to deal with the drama that his former promoter, Murad Muhammad, used to invite by messing with the three-division champs purse money, fight tickets, hotel rooms and contractual agreements (such as the kind of gloves he could wear for this fight he got to wear his favored Reyes-brand mitts). Pacquiao also had a closed camp from his legion of L.A.-based Filipino admirers. Possibly for the first time in his career, he was able to focus on the instructions and game plans laid out by trainer Freddie Roach. And possibly for the first time, Pacquiao carried out those plans and instructions 100%. CBS Sportsline
In a fashion that could not have been written

any better, Manny Pacquiao had many more ups than downs throughout almost 10 full rounds of truly championship boxing, earning a 10 round KO over Tijuanas Erik Morales, who hit the canvas for what really is the first time in his career. Pacquiao moved to show that not having the overwhelming distractions he had during his first fight truly made a difference in this fight.
I am going to take a vacation. Im just tired of boxing. Erik Morales
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encounter; but regardless, this fight needs to be made, and it needs to be made soon. Boxing needs Barrera vs. Pacquiao. Bring it on! - Geoffrey Ciani, East Side Boxing
With Saturdays win over Morales, Manny

Pacquiao has become one of boxings brightest and biggest stars. Marco Antonio Barrera, who Pacquiao stopped in the 11th round three years ago, has gone
on record recently showing interest in a rematch with Pacquiao and with that said Ill say this, Marco Antonio Barrera should be very careful of what he wishes for because it just may come true. Elisa Harrison, DoghouseBoxing.com
Las Vegas, NV-Boxing needs them, and they
dont happen as often as they used to, but a true super fight was born Saturday night in Las Vegas.
As legendary Mexican warrior Erik Morales (484, 34 KOs) crumpled to the canvas for the second time in the tenth round, it was the growing legend of Filipino Manny Pacquiao (41-3-1, 32 KOs) that could be thanked for this development. The announcers at HBO, and fans around the world, could all be heard shouting the same name following his victoryBarerra! Cliff Rold, Ring Talk
By destroying both Morales and Barrera, and with

Marquez still waiting in the wings, he is the rarest of modern-day fighters. He is a fighter with options not held by any promoter but rather ones controlled by the depth of his own skills, the power of his punches and the attractiveness of his style to a growing fan base that is desperate to pay for what he delivers - action fights and spectacular victories. Julian Kasdin, ESPN
Los Guerreros de Mxico
anny Pacquiao has been dubbed the Pambansang Kamao ng Pilipinas. He united a country for a brief moment when every Filipino stopped, watched and cheered for him in his fight against Erik Morales. The PacMan is also called the Thorn in the side of Mexico and the Mexican Assassin since he started disposing of his Mexican opponents left and right. That is one tough accomplishment to follow since Mexico is known for having produced some of the worlds best boxers. These same fighters are the usual antagonists Filipino boxers have to contend with in their weight classes when vying for ring superiority. Vicente Saldivar was born on March 5, 1943. He started his professional career in 1961 and quickly showed that he was a budding star. On September 26, 1964, Saldivar won the featherweight championship of the world. He battered the great champion Sugar Ramos and the bout ended in the twelfth round with a new champion being crowned. Saldivar then began a campaign that eliminated all opposition to his throne. A tireless southpaw who stood only five foot three inches, Saldivar was a firm believer in the kill the body and the head will die theory. He had only forty fights in his career, winning thirty seven of them. He was a knockout winner on twenty six occasions. Pound for pound he was one of the best fighters in the 60s. Carlos Zarate, born May 23, 1951, is perhaps the most powerful puncher the bantamweight division has ever seen. A devastating knockout artist, Zarate won 46 of his first 47 fights by KO. With a crushing right hand that did not seem possible coming from his tall, skinny body, Zarate ruled the bantamweights for most of the 1970s. He has the distinction of being the only boxer in his-
tory to put together two streaks of 20 or more knockout wins in a row. Zarate initially retired in 1981 but the temptation of the public adulation boxers receive when they become champions and the call of the boxing ring led him back into competition. His comeback, while initially successful, ended in two successive knockout losses. Zarate ended his career with a record of 66 wins (63 by knockouts) and 4 losses as a professional boxer. The most tragic story in the annals of Mexican boxing is that of Salvador Snchez (January 26, 1959 - August 12, 1982). Sanchez was born in the small town of Santiago Tianguistenco, Mexico. He went on to become a great fighter, perhaps the greatest Mexican fighter ever had fate not interfered and ended his life prematurely. The list of boxers Sanchez defeated reads like a list of the great featherweights of the era: Ruben Castillo, Danny Little Red Lopez, Juan Laporte, Azumah Nelson, and Wilfredo Gomez. The highlight of Sanchez career was his TKO victory over Gomez. The Puerto Rican Gomez moved up in weight after knocking out 32 consecutive opponents including Mexican legend Carlos Zarate. On August 21, 1981, Sanchez surprised everyone by knocking down the heavily favored Gomez 40 seconds into round one and pummeling the then World Junior Featherweight champion for most of the remainder of the fight (Filipino referee Carlos Padilla stopped the fight after round eight). Less than a year later, on August 12, 1982, the 23 year old Sanchez was dead in a car crash. He is dead but not forgotten. In his memory, Snchez small town holds a beautiful flower festival every year around the week of August 12. Any discussion on great Mexican champions past and present has to include Julio Csar Chvez. Born July 12, 1962 in Ciudad Obregn, Sonora, Mexico, Chavez won 5 world titles in three different divisions. He compiled an amazing record of 107-6-2 including winning 89 bouts in a row. Among the world champions that Chvez defeated in his career are Edwin Rosario, Jose Luis Ramrez, Rocky Lockridge, Meldrick Taylor, Roger Mayweather, Sammy Fuentes, Hctor Macho Camacho, Juan Laporte,Tony Lpez, and Frankie Randall. He lost to two cham-
pions, Oscar De La Hoya, and Kostya Tszyu, and drew against two champions, Pernell Whitaker and Miguel Angel Gonzalez. Chavez is Mexicos greatest sports hero, an idol revered by an entire nation for his years of mastery in the ring. Although his record suffered from his refusal to quit boxing until long after his skills had diminished, there is no debating his brilliance during the first 15 years of his career. It is Chavezs style as much as his record that gained him the respect of his countrymen. He fought in the classic Mexican manner. A brilliant tactical fighter who would slug it out with the best of them, he could take punishment while giving out more. Chavez rarely backed up and never backed down. Chavez also holds the distinction of fighting before the largest crowd in boxing history. In 1993, over 130,000 fans came to watch him beat Greg Haugen in five rounds in Mexico Citys Estadio Azteca. Chvez held a short romantic relationship with then budding actress Salma Hayek in 1994. Erik Isaac Morales was born September 1, 1976 in Tijuana, Mexico. He is widely regarded as one of the best boxers today. He is a former champion of the world at Super Bantamweight (122Ibs), Featherweight (126Ibs), and most recently, Super-Featherweight (130Ibs). His nickname is El Terrible. He and Julio Cesar Chavez are the only Mexican boxers to hold titles in three weight classes. Morales had a somewhat disadvantaged upbringing. His father and former trainer Jos was a struggling gym-owner in the citys industrial zone, but wanted something better for his sons. In 1993 Erik fought his first professional fight. At 5 feet 8 inches and a half, Morales is a tall lanky fighter with excellent boxing skills and power in both hands. He fights with an aggressive style and is very popular with fans. He and
fellow Mexican Marco Antonio Barrera dislike each other intensely and have waged three tough battles. Juan Manuel Marquez, born August 23, 1973, is the most underrated of the current Three Amigos in boxing today. Unlike Morales and Barrera, Marquez seems overlooked by the press despite being the current WBA featherweight title. For years, the champions of the featherweight division Prince Hamed, Barrera, and Morales would find ways to avoid fighting with this dangerous counterpuncher from Mexico City. When he finally got his title shot, he made the most of it. Marquez beat Derrick Gainer to win the WBA featherweight title in 2003. Marquez also battled Manny Pacquiao to a draw later that year. Its worth noting that Juans younger brother Rafael is the reigning IBF bantamweight world champion. Marco Antonio Barrera, born January 17, 1974, is the current world junior lightweight / super featherweight champion. He is from a an affluent Mexico City family. Barrera is nicknamed The Baby Faced Assassin for his lethal fighting style as much as his youngish looks. An interesting sidelight to Barrera is that he was attending law school even while he was knocking out opponents in the ring. Barrera is the first fighter to deal defeats to former unbeatens Erik Morales and Prince Naseem Hamed. These fights, particularly the one against Hamed, drew the media spotlight on Barrera. Hamed was never a liked fighter, and many appreciated Barrera for disposing of him. Barrera has suffered one sided defeats several times in his career but has always found a way to bounce back. Manny Pacquiao knocked him out the first time they fought. It seems the boxing world is eager to find out what would happen if Barrera and Pacquiao meet again.
February 6 - 12, 2006 I OFW Guardian
ADVICE
bawal ng batas (ng Pilipinas at ng Singapore) ay ang aktwal na pagta-trabaho sa Singapore ng isang dayuhan (gaya ng Pilipino) nang walang tama o kaukulang documentation o papeles. Unang-una, higit na ipinagba-bawal ng ating batas ang direct-hiring. Ayon sa Article 18 ng ating Labor Code, (n)o employer may hire a Filipino worker for overseas employment except through the boards and entities authorized by the Secretary of Labor. Sa madaling salita, ipinagba-bawal ng ating batas ang pagre-recruit sa mga starting to grow up and Im pretty sure that he wants to be treated like a grown up. Ask your husband to contact him more often. Explain to your spouse that maybe calling his son once in a while, would allow the youngster to be reminded of the fact that the dad is still there for him. If a husband or wife need each others attention, how much more an impressionable youngster? Reassurances help ordinary people face challenges in life. Your son, I am assuming is finding it hard to cope and the absence of his dad, the father figure, is magnified in his mind, thus making him full of resentment. I know it hard to talk to teenagers, but bear in mind that sometimes they just want to be heard and youd be surprised at the insight you will get from hearing what they have to say. Once you succeed in getting them out of their shell, you might have a hard time having peace. But it is always better when you know what is on the mind of your child. Things like what you heard his friends mother said are shocking revelations and as I assume it caught you by surprise, hence the need to communicate how you feel. As always, communication is key. If your son still has trouble coping, you may suggest counseling. There is one organization that deals with family crisis it is called CEFAM. Email me and I will forward their numbers and addresses. Hoping that this will be useful. Fons Mariano
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na pumunta sa Singapore. Mamasyal kami and at the same time maghanap ng trabaho at ng bahay na matitiran dun. Ok lang po ba yung gagawin namin o bawal po ba yun? ang pag-punta sa Singapore at mamasyal o maghanap ng trabaho doon. Ang ipinagba-
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mangagawang Pilipino ng mga dayuhang tao o kumpanya mismo, nang hindi dumadaan sa local recruitment agencies na lisensyado ng POEA. Ito ay para na rin sa kapakanan ng mga manggagawa sapagkat sa pamamagitan lamang ng licensing makaka-siguro ang POEA na ang isang foreign employer ay tunay ngang katiwa-tiwala. Samakatuwid, kung ikaw ay isang turista sa Singapore at, sa kabutihangpalad, ay naka-hanap ng trabaho doon, hindi maaring diretso ka na lamang na
mamasukan sa kumpanya o employer na tumanggap sayo. Unang-una, kailangan ka pa ring makakuha ng working permit o visa na siyang makakapagpahintulot sa iyo na magtrabaho sa Singapore. Pangalawa, kailangan pa rin isumite sa POEA ang iyong mga kaukulang papeles ng pagtra-trabaho (e.g., pasaporte, working visa o permit, employment contract, etc.). Pangatlo, kailangan ka pa ring suma-ilalim sa isang medical examination na gagampanan ng isang ospital o klinika na accredited ng
ating Department of Health. Bukod dito, kailangan pa ring dumalo ng name hires ng pre-departure orientation seminar. Sa bahagi naman ng Singapore, kapag-nahuli nila ang isang Pilipino (o ano pa mang dayuhan) na nagtatrabaho doon ng walang naayong papeles, ito ay idedeklara bilang isang illegal alien at maaring ikulong o ipadeport. Renato B. Lopez Jr.
Columnist is a Consultant Attorney of the American Bar Association-Asia Law Initiative. He may be reached at 687-4863, or through e-mail at junaba@pldtdsl.net.
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DRAIN, AGAIN. B RAINthe day. Wereally the Labor migration is order of always read and hear about people in the metropolis who wish to become overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). I know of people who went to Canada to work as Physical Therapists but instead ended up as caregivers. Well, thats part of the risk and uncertainties one must face when looking for the elusive star. Star perhaps in sense of better and stable future for the kids. They explained that becoming caregivers at first will be a part of their training, at least. A nephew of a good friend intimated that first-time Pinoy overseas workers in Canada likewise experienced hardships while they are waiting for the opportune time. During one of our conversations, he narrated that his relative became a gasoline boy and took odd jobs in order to survive. And when the break came, he went all out for it. Hard work. Determination. Dedication to his new-found job. Before migrating to Canada, he used to teach special education in one of the prestigious schools in Manila. He also had to have actual experience in a hospital in the Philippines before he was finally hired as a PT in Canada. I learned that Pinoy PTs will be required higher study for prospective employment in the US. In a news article published the other day, it says that foreign-trained PTs are required to take masters degree to qualify for employment in at least 18 states in the US. Observers think that the clamor for PTs abroad will make it more competitive leading to offering of walk-in services in the fashion of doctors and nurses. There really is nothing wrong with the best Filipinos in the field of medicine, who are still in their prime years, waiting for their chance to get employed abroad. It is indeed a chance of a lifetime. But hopefully there will still be those who will choose to serve their countrymen, first and foremost. HIV AND AIDS. The latest report from the Department of Health about the latest case of AIDS and Human Immuno Deficiency Virus (HIV) listed the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) topping the list. According to the data, of the 2,410 HIV positive cases from January 1984 to December 2005, 832 were seamen, 139 were domestic helpers, 70 were salaried employees and 62 were entertainers. We never know if the bottom figures documented as entertainers include those working abroad. At any rate, we believe that continuous information dissemination on the ill-effects of the dreaded disease may still save Filipino sailors who are considered the most vulnerable sector of the society owing to the nature of their jobs. On the other hand, Humanely Yours welcomes the security and protection the government extends to AIDS and HIV victims who return to the country for treatment. For one, officials assigned at the Philippine Embassies abroad treat such cases with utmost confidentiality. While here at the home front, OWWA personnel based at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) who are mostly registered nurses or social work-
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ear Mr. Mariano, My husband has been working in Saudi for nearly 8 years now. When he left, our son was just a five years old. My husband and son had a very close relationship and when he left for Saudi, my son was heartbroken. Although my husband comes home once a year, my son seems to have become indifferent to his father. There were times that his father would tease him but he would simply shrug it off and continue with what he is doing. Last week I found out, through a mother of one of his close friends, that they were into drugs and shoplifting. She said that she overheard them. I am afraid for my son. What is happening to him? What should I do? OFW Wife Dear OFW Wife, The absence of a father (or mother, whichever the case may be) figure does this to an OFWs children. This is what sociologists and psychologists have been warning people about for the last couple of years, the impact on children when parents are away for long periods of time. Talk to your boy, he needs your attention now more than ever. Many times teenagers just need to vent their frustrations. There is so much peer pressure in the world that sometimes kids just cant say no. Talk to him objectively and calmly. Ask what seems to be the problem and why he seems to be acting out of the ordinary. No use blaming and threatening him. He is
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ers are strictly briefed on the condition of the returning workers who arrived home either physically or mentally distressed. However, while at the NAIA, HIV or AIDS victims at times, do not seek the help of the OWWA people. They simply go unnoticed not wishing to be assisted for fear of stigma. HIV-positive persons tend to shy away from other people for fear of rejection. They all go through the same process of being ostracized by their own community. These attitude may all be a part of the past. Various non-government organizations and government institutions are sold to the idea to help these individuals cope with the disease and at the same time become productive members of the community. HIV and AIDS may further be contained if we will be part in the process of advising OFWs either they are our relatives or friends or acquaintances to be aware of the ill-effects of the disease not only to themselves but to generations next to them. One need not be an OFW to be an AIDS victim but a simple reminder wont do any harm to nobody, OFW or not.
The columnist is a Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights. He was a former Administrator of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration. You may email him at w_d_soriano@yahoo.com or at comwds@hotmail.com.
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January 30 - February 5, 2006 I OFW Guardian
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Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Special Concerns Rafael E. Seguis announced that the DFA and the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), as the primary players in the implementation of the Overseas Absentee Voting (OAV) Law, have undertaken with the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) the establishment of the COMELEC-DFA-MIAA OAV pre-departure registration center for OFWs at the OWWA Lounge of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Paraaque City. Undersecretary Seguis stressed that the aim of the COMELEC-DFA-MIAA OAV pre-departure registration is to ensure that migrant Filipinos encounter minimal difficulty when registering to vote. The NAIA OAV registration center shall be formally opened on 8 February 2006 by Undersecretary Seguis, Chair of the Overseas Absentee Voting Secretariat (OAVS), COMELEC Commissioner Florentino A. Tuason, Jr., Chair of the Committee on Overseas Absentee Voting and MIAA General Manager Alfonso G. Cusi. It is expected to be operational by the first week of February 2006. Undersecretary Seguis remarked that one valuable lesson weve learned from the initial OAV exercise for the May 2004 elections is that many Filipinos have been discouraged to register and vote, given the distance of our Embassies and Consulates relative to their place of work or residence. We have kept this in mind when we devised this system to reach out to overseas-bound Filipinos while still in the country. As a parallel effort, our Embassy people have been regularly conducting field registrations for those residing far from the Embassy. He pointed out that this is just one among many areas for fine-tuning in the implementation of the Absentee
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Voting Law, stating that the DFA considers it a vital goal to continue improving the system of registration as one means to be more responsive to the needs of the Overseas Filipino Workers. The NAIA OAV registration center is the second of its kind, coming after the COMELEC-DFA-POEA OAV registration center has been operational at the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) since October 2005. (DFA) 3. Kaanib ng Bayan Award which is conferred on foreign individuals or organizations for their exceptional or significant contribution to Philippine reconstruction, progress and development, or have significantly benefited a sector or community in the Philippines, or advanced the cause of overseas Filipino communities; and 4. Pamana ng Pilipino Award which is conferred on Filipinos overseas, who, in exemplifying the talent and industry of the Filipino, have brought the country honor and recognition through excellence and distinction in the pursuit of their work or profession. Nominations to the awards are first coursed through and evaluated by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate nearest the place of residence or base of operations of the nominee. Nominees endorsed by Philippine Embassies and Consulates must then be transmitted to the CFO Awards Secretariat on or before 15 May 2006. Nominations sent by mail must be postmarked not later than the date of the deadline. Nominees who have successfully passed the screening of the technical and executive committees and the Office of the President shall be conferred the 2006 Presidential Awards by the President of the Republic of the Philippines during the Awarding Ceremonies to be held in December 2006 at Malacaan Palace, Manila. Nomination forms for the awards may be obtained from the nearest Philippine Embassies or Consulates. For more information, please contact the Awards Secretariat at Commission on Filipinos Overseas, Citigold Center, 1345 Quirino Ave. cor. South Superhighway, Manila, tel. no.: (632) 561-8329 or 561-8321 loc. 600604, and e-mail: cfodfa@info.com.ph. (CFO)
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Just two days after the Filipino spirit was deeply touched by Manny Pacquiao, another Pinoy stirred the hearts of every Filipino. The first one by his victory, the other one by his ultimate act of heroism that cost him his life. Philippine Air Force Captain Aniano Amatongs final act is heroism of the highest order. His last act makes every Filipino proud to be a Filipino. Instead of saving himself, he chose to steer his crippled plane away from the residential area on the ground and save his co-pilot Capt. James Acosta. As Cpt. Acosta revealed, Capt. Amatong opted to stay with the plane to avoid a bigger catastrophe. What can be more noble that giving up ones life so that another life or so that more may live? Captains Amatong and Acosta were aboard an OV10 fighter on their way to Clark Field where they were to join aerial combat maneuvers with US troops. Unfortunately, their plane developed an engine trouble and
Pinoy Hero
went down 15 minutes after taking off from Sangley Point, Cavite. Indeed, Captain Amatong, who is a member of Class 96 of the Philippine Military Academy, deserves to receive the Distinguished Aviation Cross and a heros burial. President Arroyo leads the nation in saluting the great courage of Captain Amatong. His act clearly illustrates, not only to the men and women in uniform but also to the entire Filipino nation, what love for others and heroism really mean. (PIA 8)
The Commission on Filipinos Overseas and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts formally launch the 100 Years of Filipino Migration to Hawaii Literary Contest as part of the series of activities for the centennial celebration of Filipino migration to Hawaii. With the theme, 100 years: The Filipino Legacy in Hawaii, the literary competition is open to all Filipino writers, students and professionals who can interpret the long and fruitful relationship of the Philippines and the state of Hawaii through poetry, essay or one-act play. Winners of the competition have the chance to win Php 15,000, 10,000, and 7,500 for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize respectively for each category. All entries must be original and must meet the submission deadline set on 28 February 2006. For the poetry writing competition, entries must be a collection of 5 to 10 poems and may be rhymed or in free verse. Essay writing entries must be 2,000 to 3,000 words in length. Entries to the one-act play category should translate to 30 to 45 minutes in actual performance and must be accompanied by a one-page synopsis and a list of the cast of characters. The competition is part of the series of activities from December 2005 to December 2006 in celebration of the 100 years of friendship with the island-state of Hawaii. For more information on the 100 Years of Filipino Migration to Hawaii Literary Contest, please contact Atty. Golda Myra Roma or Mr. Frencel Louie Tingga at 561-8329 or 5618321
Pinoys in Hawaii Literary Contest
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO), and the Philippine Postal Corporation (PhilPost) recently bared the winners of the Hawaii Centennial Stamp Design Competition during the awarding rites at the Manila Central Post Office, Liwasang Bonifacio, Manila last January 12, 2006. Bryan J. Baptiste, mayor of the County of Kauai, Hawaii handed out the awards to the winners, joined by CFO Chairman Dante Ang, CFO Executive Director Jose Molano, Jr., PhilPost Chairman Hector Villanueva, and Postmaster General Dario C. Rama, and PA on Culture and NCCA Executive Director Cecile Guidote Alvarez. Guidote-Alvarez said the contest is part of a series of cultural oriented activities from December 2005 to December 2006 that the NCCA has designed in cooperation with the CFO coordinated with Director Molano to celebrate our countrys 100 years of friendship with the island-state of Hawaii. Aside from the stamp design competition, the celebration will also feature in the coming months other activities such as the Editorial cartoon contest, Mural painting contest, Song writing competition, and Poetry, essay and oneact play writing contest, Alvarez added. During the awarding rites, Alvarez announced that the modern zarzuela entitled Something to Crow About based on the award-winning collection of stories by National Artist for Literature Alejandro Roces, with music by Ferdie Dimadura to be performed by the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Conservatory of Music under the leadership of Dean Raul Sunico with stage direction by Frank Rivera, may be mounted in Hawaii before the year ends, to commemorate the first wave of Filipino migration to Hawaii in 1906, one of whom brought along his fighting cock. For the professional category, winners are Crisanto S. Umali of Sampaloc, (first prize); Rusty B. Quiatchon of Cadiz City, Negros Occidental (second prize); and Dante V. Lerma of Sampaloc, Manila. They received cash prizes of PhP25,000, PhP20,000, and PhP15,000 each respectively. For the student category, winners are Allen A. Moran of Don Honorio Ventura College of Arts and Trades; Milven A. Guzon of the University of the East; and Nicario O. de Leon, Jr. of the Technological University of the Philippines. They received cash prizes of Php10,000, Php7,000; and Php5,000 each respectively. Top winning entries are now featured as official designs of the Hawaii Centennial Commemorative stamps issued by the PhilPost for national and international circulation. (NCCA / CFO)
Hawaii Centennial Stamp Winners
YOUR MONEY
MONEY BASICS
Why You Need a Personal Budget

duces the possibility that you would spend a lot of money on something you dont need. 2. It tracks where your money goes. Many people have no idea exactly where or how they spend a good portion of their money. How many times have you taken money from the ATM only to realize a couple of days later that it is gone? Many times it is difficult to remember how exactly you spent the money, and often times this money is wasted on frivolous purchases. A budget will help prevent this from happening by making a person accountable for the money that they spend. 3. It tells you how much you have leftover to spend. Another great benefit is that a budget portrays an accurate idea of how much an individual can actually afford to pay for various consumer items. Whether its a house, a car, or a new TV, a person will be able to determine whether or not a certain purchase will fit within their monetary constraints. This acts as a safeguard against getting in over your head financially. It is important to realize that simply creating a budget is not enough. This in and of itself will do a person absolutely no good if he does not discipline himself to stick to it. At times this will very difficult, particularly if a person has established the habit of freely spending without a second thought. However, the long term benefits of financial freedom, debt free living, and a comfortable retirement far outweigh any potential difficulty.
n todays world there are very few people who take the time to create a personal budget. Some people do not see the value in doing so. Other people simply have no desire to restrict their spending habits. Financial planners believe, however, that a personal budget is one of the key foundations of sound personal money management. A personal budget is a financial plan which sets limits on the amount of money you spend per month. A good budget takes into consideration: 1) the amount of income being received, 2) how much debt you need to pay, and 3) all necessary major expenses (utilities, insurance, an emergency fund, etc.).
A personal budget is important for three reasons: 1. A budget limits impulse purchases. It is worth pointing out that the number of worldwide personal bankruptcies has reached an all time high. People have reached a point in our society where they buy on impulse with no thoughts to the consequences. In order to reverse this trend people need to become more responsible with their patterns of spending. One of the best tools to help an individual accomplish this behavior is the personal budget. Expenses on food, utilities, and even recreational expenses should be monitored. That way, you buy only what you need, not what you want. Having a budget for necessary expenses and sticking to it re-
CURRENCIES
Country Australia Bahrain Canada EMU Hong Kong Japan Korea Saudi Arabia Singapore Switzerland Taiwan UAE UK United States
As of February 1, 2006
Unit Dollar Dinar Dollar Euro Dollar Yen Won Rial Dollar Franc NTDollar Dirham Pound Dollar
Peso Equivalent 39.4908 138.1785 45.7247 63.3119 6.7143 0.4445 0.0540 13.8853 32.1126 40.7551 1.6285 14.1801 92.6748 52.0850
Equivalent of 1 US$ 1.3189 0.3769 1.1391 0.8227 7.7574 117.1800 964.6500 3.7511 1.6220 1.2780 31.9840 3.6731 0.5620 1.0000
Equivalent of 1 Euro 1.6032 0.4582 1.3846 1.0000 9.4294 142.4381 1172.5803 4.5596 1.9716 1.5535 38.8782 4.4648 0.6832 1.2155
Source: BSP
Peso-Dollar Rate
52.090
SAVE YOUR MONEY WISELY SPEND WISELY
Source: BSP
February 1, 2006
Closing
OPEN 52.170 HIGH 52.050 LOW 52.125 AVERAGE 52.081 VOLUME $448.000M
9-11 Fries
by Melissa Casia
NEGOSYO
exter Tan studied and worked in Canada for eight years before deciding to come home for good in 2000. Like a lot of balikbayans, Dexters heart was set on putting up a business. I know food ang gusto kong puntahan and diyan talaga iyong puso ko. He initially wanted to put up a restaurant but realized that would entail extensive capital and maintaining a complicated inventory. So he convinced his partner that they should just start small and grow from there. I want to try something na meron na doon, dalhin ko na lang dito. Naisip ko, why not french fries? Kasi, french fries is number 3 or number 4 sa list ng starch intake ng Filipinos. In his research, Dexter found out that starch is the number one food of choice of Filipinos. The list of food items in this category include rice, bread, pasta, noodles, potatoes, yam, cassava, rootcrops, and the like. Dexter also deliberately partnered his french fries with dips as he has observed how much Filipinos love it. Doon pa lang sa Canada, alam ko na iyong Filipino market. Alam mo, how they recognize you are Filipino if you go to a restaurant? They order mayonnaise with their fries. Most Americans like catsup lang. How Dexter chose the acronym NYFD is also an interesting trivia. He recounts, I have a lot of respect for New York. Its one of the cities that I truly want to visit. And then September 11 happened. And FDNY (Fire Department of New York) became famous. So sabi ko, why not NYFD
- New York Fries and Dips. The company opened its first outlet in SM Megamall last April 2003 and was a hit with health-conscious consumers. Thats because the thick-cut sized fries still retained its skin and were fried in canola oil. Dexter further explains its appeal. When you try our french fries, especially for people whove been abroad, it will remind them of a place like in the States or somewhere outside the Philippines. At first, Dexter was reluctant to franchise his product. But he figured the additional capital can finance his other business concepts. Thus, NYFD franchising was launched in the Philippine International Franchise Conference and Expo at the World Trade Center last July 2004. He says, We have very strong name and branding. Maganda iyong packaging namin. That, nakuha ko sa Japanese. Even though its just a simple thing, they really value the packaging. Sometimes, it makes you feel good just walking around the mall with it. Dexter asserts their franchising system is very manageable. Di mo kailangan bantayan. Basta first month, nandon ka for trending purposes. Tapos, you can go for spot checking na lang. He doesnt mind sharing his knowledge with business partners because he believes it makes his job easier in the long run. I like educating them kasi in a way, they learn. Babalik din sa iyo yan. We will help our family, our communities. And then eventually, the whole country will be better because a lot of people are educated. Dexter is optimistic these emerging enter-
prises keep the industry fresh. He believes there are a lot of balikbayans with similar inclinations, intent on changing the business landscape in the Philippines. He reassures everyone that NYFD is here for the long term. In fact, a restaurant module will soon be available for franchise as well. Its called NYFD Diner. Its an extension of NY Fries and Dips. Whenever we cant sell sa cart because of limitations sa space, we have it there. We have pasta, burgers, omelettes, waffles, pancakes, desserts, milkshakes. NYFDs thrust for 2006 is to be exposed internationally. If someone comes in with a good proposal, why not? Meron pa ngang nagtanong sa akin if I can formulate different dips, pwede rin yon. Dexter has this advice for everyone. Be more positive. Thats very important. I think youve won 50 % of the battle with just the right attitude. Second, be more open-minded. Dont be fooled by the hype. Theres a business out there, whether its food or service. Dapat, whatever they choose, at the end of the day, they would like it. Put your heart and mind in anything that you do.
NYFD mascot with opening day clients at Gateway mall last year. Below, an NYFD cart ideal for a start in the fries and dips business.
NYFries&DIPS
Estimated Franchise Package Minimum space requirement No. of existing outlets Term of the franchise Royalty Fee Available Locations Contact Details : : : : : : : PhP 495,000 4 sq. m. 38 5 years/renewable None Nationwide Dexter Tan Managing Director Paul Vicencio Business Development Manager JD Island Corporation Warehouse 4, Road 12, NDC Compound, Pureza St., Sta. Mesa, Manila Tel. 714-8890, 714-8892 Fax: 714-4772 e-mail: franchising@nyfd.com.ph website: www.nyfd.com.ph
COVER STORY YOUR MONEY
November 14-20, 2005 I OFW Guardian October 17-23,
The Moribund Migrant NGO Forum
by Nette Valencia
The Present Forum members have cried foul to the existing no monitoring by government on OFWs who undergo PDOS. Their records show a sharp decline of participants from 2004 to 2005 levels while POEA statistics indicate a continued deployment growth of vulnerable categories, except for entertainers. They claim that it is bad enough for government to continue allowing recruitment agencies and different associations or umbrellas of labor-sending groups to conduct their own PDOS to comply with a government requirement, now, they are providing or issuing PDOS certificate of completion to the vulnerable categories. This explains the dismal participants of the Forums PDOS. It is also reported that an umbrella organization of recruitment agencies has successfully installed their own NGO to circumvent the rules and capture the vulnerable categories. Conflict of Interest The Forum maintains that the government policy of allowing vestedinterest groups to conduct their own PDOS should be stopped. It is claimed that no agency in his right mind will fully disclose to OFWs all the rights they enjoy. An advocate says, Its like shooting ones head. Take the case of the joint and solidary clause, everyone know its almost impossible to run after an erring principal, thus, said clause may not be invoked by the worker where the agency is civilly liable if he is not well-informed. He opines that no agency will advise a worker to sue them. Government in Action The NGO Forum is exasperated from their age-long appeal to government. They perceive that the industry is more influential or they would have at least propounded on the conflict of interest issue. The Forum is about to let go.
he NGO Forum, an aggrupation of organizations duly authorized to conduct Pre-Departure Seminars (PDOS) to vulnerable categories of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), met on a sad note last week. Said Forum, consisting of Center for Overseas Workers (COW), Women in Development Foundation (WIDF), National Greening Movement Foundation, Kaibigan ng OCWs and the Zonta Club of Quezon City, expressed desperation to governments apparent apathy to their advocacy and are throwing in the towel so to speak. The Advocacy The advocacy of the Forum is basically centered on the need to empower OFWs before they leave the motherland to seek the proverbial greener pastures. Hence, PDOS provide OFWs the necessary and unadulterated information on all rights available, and the wherewithal to minimize cultural shock in their places of destination. Further, the seminars have been designed to likewise inculcate the workers responsibilities, workplace attitude and demeanor to ensure more harmonious worker-employer relations. The Status Quo Government has maintained that PDOS is part and parcel of the deployment process where recruitment agencies are duty bound to provide the required orientation as they have invested much in regulatory fees, licenses and continue to spend on marketing, promotion and representation expenses, and as such, it is in their best interest that the employer-employee relationship does not falter. Besides, the rules and jurisprudence have proven that agencies are jointly and solidary liable with principals. Government, however, has channeled the PDOS on domestic helpers and entertainers, to the accredited members of the NGO Forum.
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by Rohn Romulo
Vilma Santos
The Star
sa atin ni mayor, yun ang gusto kong marinig sa mga tao. Kasi yun ang magiging legacy ko, kailangan pumasa ako pagkatapos ng nine years na pagsisilbi ko sa Lipa, ang Im looking forward to that. May kumalat pa ngang balita na nag-aambisyon din daw siyang tumakbo bilang Vice President ng bansa. Hindi ah, Diyos ko! pagtanggi ni Ms. Vilma. Hindi ko kina-inggitan yan dahil hindi madali ang trabaho ng president at vice president. Hindi talaga totoo yan, siguro naiisip lang nila yun dahil last term ko na. Hindi nila alam kung saan ako papasok pag tumuloy pa ako ng pulitika. Wala pa talaga akong plano kaya siguro pati vice president ay naisip nila. Umiiwas naman si Ate Vi kapag napag-uusapan na sa edad ng kanyang anak na si Luis Manzano at isang araw ay puwede na itong magasawa at magkaroon ng anak. Mukhang hindi pa talaga handa si Ate Vi sa usaping ito at hindi pa rin pumapasok sa isip niya ang isang araw ay may tatawag na sa kanya ng Lola Vi.
ENTERTAINMENT
a pagpasok ng Year of the Dog, tiyak na mas magiging visible sa showbiz ang nagiisang Star For All Seasons at Lipa City Mayor na si Ms. Vilma Santos. Hindi lang sa pelikula at telebisyon siya magbabalik at dapat abangan, dahil malamang ay matunghayan pa siya sa pagganap sa teatro. Im looking forward na sana this year makagawa ako kahit isang movie. We are also negotiating for a television show, and then may offer na makagawa ako ng stage play by August. Hindi ko lang talaga masagot because of my schedule. Siguro pagkatapos ng fiesta ng Lipa, susubukan kong ma-accommodate yun. But definitely, makakapagsimula na ako ng shooting ng movie ko with Star Cinema, panimula ni Ate Vi. Ayon na rin sa kanya, nalalapit na ang pagtatapos ng huling termino niya bilang mayor ng Lipa City, meron na ba siyang plano sa pagtungtong sa mataas na posisyon? Wala pa akong plano sa ngayon, maagap niyang tugon. Kahit na sa Lipa, marami ang
Still Shines
Philippines 2005
One ASEAN. One Heritage.
nagtatanong kung tatakbo ba raw ako ng governor or congresswoman. Pero honestly, hindi pa talaga ako nag-iisip ng ganun. No political plans as of this time. Basta ang iniisip ko lang
ay magawa ko pa ang dapat kong gawin sa one year ang two months. Kasi gusto ko pag-graduate ko as mayor, masabi nila na, ito pinagawa ni mayor, ito ang iniwanan
Sa ngayon kasi, wala pa naman bagong ipinakikilala si Luis sa kanyang pamilya, kaya alam ni Ate Vi na wala pang seryosong ka-relasyon ngayon ang kanyang anak. Im not ready for that, sana wag muna. Ang palagi ko lang sinasabi sa anak ko, enjoy life. Kasi ang experience ko, hindi ka na babalik sa edad na yan, minsan ka lang magiging 19 or 20, but you have to be very careful. Yun lang naman ang gusto kong gawin ng anak ko, tugon ni Ate Vi. Anyway, may wish naman si Mayor Vi para sa ating bansa, Kung meron man akong wish not even for myself, but for our country. Sana tumahimik na ang bansa natin, yun lang. Kasi sobra na, kawawa naman. Kasi masuwerte ang may mga pera, pag nagkagulo, aalis na lang ng bansa, dahil kaya nilang bumili ng ticket. Paano naman yun maiiwan, which is, mas malaking percent din yun. Kaya yun ang sinasabi ko, dapat isipin yung kabuuan ng problema, kaya sana magtulungan na tayo. Tama na ang gulo, dahil sobra na talaga, makabuluhan pang pagtatapos ni Mayor Vi.
TECHNOLOGY
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pasei.applicant@gmail.com
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Beware of Illegal Recruiters Manpower Pooling Only No Fees To Be Collected
19TH Floor, Locsin Bldg. 6752 Ayala Ave, Makati City Tel. No: 812-2402 / 893-5813 Mobile No.: (0918)2778186
Our Principal,
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OMAR A. BALUBAID CO. LTD BASED IN JEDDAH, K.S.A.

ACCREDITATION NO. 10050701
IS NEED OF:
BAKER
MALE / FEMALE, 22-30 yrs old, with knowledge in baking French Bread, Croissants, Danish etc. minimum 2 years experience.
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Qualifications:
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Applicants should have the following qualification: Age should be 30 40 years old / at least 3-5 years experience as Technician, Knows how to repair the equipment use for car repair (Hydraulic / Electronic /Mechanic) All interested applicants should bring the following: 2 sets of resume, 2 sets of Certificate of Employment , $ pieces 2 x 2 pictures, Diploma/ Transcript of Records , Training Certificate / Seminar All interested applicants should apply to :
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Male/Female at least 2 yrs exp. Excellent in ART DECO, good training in the field of baking. Age below 37 yrs.old
REQUIREMENTS :
3 SETS OF THE FF.: CVs / Bio-data, Employment Certificates, Passport Copy, NBI Clearance. PICTURES: 6 pcs. 2x2 pics (white background) , 4 pcs. 3R size Whole body picture in business attire
FOCUS INTL MANPOWER SERVICES

UNO OVERSEAS PLACEMENT, INC.

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POEA Lic. 021-LB 080904-UL Beware of Illegal Recruiters. Manpower Pooling Only. No Fees To Be Collected
Suite 7 Ground Floor Midland Plaza Hotel, M. Adriatico St.,Ermita Manila Tel. No. 5284620 to 22 Email: simsil@sarainternational.com.ph Website: sarainternational.com.ph
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located in DUBAI UAE is in need of qualified candidates for the ff. position:
FORKLIFT OPERATORS DIE CORRECTORS PRODUCTION OPERATORS / ASSISTANT

Above categories should be less than 35 years of age, with working exp. can speak and understand. English, can work under pressure with minimum exp. Interview schedule : Jan. 15 - 18, 2006 Interested applicants may submit complete credentials (2 sets) to :
OFFERS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Please report at out office and bring the following documents: Resume, Transcript of Records, Diploma, NBI, Passport Copy, Employment Cert, Orientation & Seminar Cert., Drivers License 4 copies 2 x 2 picture
Mla. Luxury Condominium Unit, M-4, Pearl Drive, Ortigas Ctr., Pasig City (Backside of Richmond Hotel) Tel. Nos. 6359956 Telefax: 6363388 Beware of Illegal Recruiters. Manpower Pooling Only. No Fees To Be Collected
FIL GULF MANPOWER & GENERAL SERVICES, INC.
JEREMIAH QUEEN INTL SERVICES

2nd-3rd Flr. 1648 Singalong St., Paco, Manila Tel. No.: 5302924 / 5368500 Telefax: 5303056 e-mail: jqis@yahoo.com
K.V. INTERNATIONAL MANPOWER SERVICES, INC.

G/F, Z.L. Bldg., 834 E. Zobel cor. J.P. Rizal Sts., Makati City, Philippines Tel. No.: 8706093 Telefax No.: 8704900
In cooperation of our principal in the USA
CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE
(Registration #: 10077973) We invite you to check out our vacancies : NO PLACEMENT FEE NO SURETY BOND REQUIRED
Competitive pay & benefits Temporary Housing and Stipend Clinical Orientation
Urgent Job Opportunites Abroad For Various Employers In The Middle East:
URGENT FOR TAIWAN GUARANTEED FAST DEPLOYMENT & OT
DOHA, STATE OF QATAR

(6) MOBILE CRANE OPERATORS (7) HEAVY DUTY DRIVERS
OPERATORS
PONTEX PL YBLEND CO., LTD. (Reg. No. 10082669)
: 20-27 yrs old; at least 155 cms; Vocational /College Graduate of Electronics related Courses OR with experience in any electronics factory. (Pls register before Feb 2 ) Employers Interview: 3 Feb 2006
Over 350 Hospitals and Facilities available through out USA.

Male / Female. Nursing board Passer. At least 1 year current exp. in 100 or more bed capacity hospitals. CGFNS or IELTS Passer an advantage.
150 REGISTERED NURSES 100 PHYSICAL THERAPIST
RIY ADH, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

(4) ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN (2) GENERATOR ELECTRICIAN(for gas racing car & airplane with remote control) (3) CABLE JOINTERS (2) HEAVY EQUIPT. MECHANIC (3) BUFFET ARRANGER / ORGANIZER
CHROMA ATE INC. (Reg. No. 10076283)

: 20 28 yrs old; at least 160 cm ; Vocational or College Graduate E.C.E./ ME/ COE / EE Courses. With or w/out experience. (Pls register before Feb 14) Employers Interview: 15 Feb 2006
Male / Female. Y2002 & Below graduates & PT board Passer. At least 1 yr. current exp. in a 100 or more bed capacity hospitals. TOEFL/ TSE Passer with FCCPT or ICD Credentialing.
HIWIN TECH. CORP (Reg. No. 10084110) .

: 20-30 yrs; 165 cm & above; at least College level or Vocational Graduate of Electronics / Mechanical; OR w/ Experience in Electronics/ /Lathe/CNC Factory. Employers Interview: February 2006
THE PACKAGE WILL INCLUDE RE-IMBURSEMENT / DIRECT PAYMENT OF THE FF. COSTS: CGFNS/ NCLEX Exams English qualifying Exams Visa Screen Certificate Immigrationfiling & Attorney Fees Air Fare to the United States USA State nursing Lisence Application Fee
Do send us an e-mail at focus_intl99@yahoo.com to receive a complete list of Requirement, RESUME PROTOTYPE / FORMAT & other important readng materials. Pictures: 4 pcs. 2x2 pics white background, 2 pcs. passport size pics & 4 pcs 3R whole body pics.
MANAMA, KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN

CONSTRUCTION WORKERS HOTEL AND CATERING STAFF MANAGERIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Applicants should have min. 3 yrs, experience. Bring 2 pcs. 2x2 colored pictures, 2 sets of resume & credentials to:
DH / CARETAKERS
: 23-36 yrs; Single/Married; At least 411" (150 cm); at least High School Graduate; First Timer or with abroad experience (in HONGKONG, SINGAPORE/MIDDLE EAST/ TAIWAN/ MALAYSIA) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE Salary : NT$15,840 / mo. + O.T. Pay. WE HAVE OFFICE ON SUNDAY FEB 5 & 12 FROM 9 AM 2 PM
For Family Status kindly present the Birth Certificate & pasport copy of your family members who will travel with you to the US , Marriage Certificate
INTERVIEW WITH THE EMPLOYER EVERY WEDNESDAY BY APPOINMENT. Venue: FOCUS International Office 6 pm - 9 pm
FOCUS INTERNATIONAL MANPOWER SERVICES

2 / F West Wing, Expocraft Intl., 1008 Meteropolitan Ave., Makati City 1200 Tel. No. (02) 899 - 4895 / Mobile No: 0927 - 7498787 email add: focus_intl99@yahoo.com
TESTMAN GEN. SERVICES, INC.

4771 Barasoain St., Olympia, Makati City Tel. # 8953771 / 8982974 Email add: testman_alfino@yahoo.com
EYE QUEST INTL MANPOWER SERVICES INC.

POEA Lic. 228-LB 082003-R Beware of Illegal Recruiters. Manpower Pooling Only. No Fees To Be Collected
Unit 304, Vareb Mansion #1679 Mabini cor Malvar St., Malate, Mla Tel: 521-0853 ; 521-8053; Cell.: 0917-8577843; 09178528280
RIYADH GEOTECHNIQUE & FOUNDATION (L.L.C)/RIYADH GEOTECHNICAL AND GROUNDS COMPANY

in Riyadh K.S.A. (Accreditation No. 66649) For the expansion of our operations in Saudi Arabia, we require the following:
CATEGORY
SAUDI ARABIA
Accreditation No. 10049511 (2) COATING INSPECTORS (2) WELDING INSPECTORS (4) STRUCTURAL CIVIL ENGINEER(STEEL/STRUCTURAL) (4) STRUCTURAL CIVIL ENGINEER (CONCRETE) (2) NDT (X RAY)TECHNICIANS (5) INSULATIONS / CLADDING TECHNICIANS (3) ELECTRICIANS(INSTRUMENTATION (3) ELECTRICIANS(DCS CONTROLS) (10) WELDERSA CC/TIC (15) PIPE FITTERS (6) ELECTRICIANS-HV TRANSFORMERS TERMINATORS (10) PIPE FITTERS/MECHANICS (VALVES,PIPES,ETC) (6) ELECTRICIANS POWER(ML/LV) (10) ERECTORS(BOILERS/FSP/STEEL STRUCTURES Qualification: Male / 22 yrs. old to 45 yrs. old
ALMIRA CARPET FACTORY COMPANY LTD.

(Jeddah,KSA/ Accre. No. 71732-3)
GRAPHIC DESIGNER Fine Arts/Architecture graduate preferable major in Interior

Designing or any equivalent Technical course from a reputable institution.Must be well versed in computer operations specially Corel Draw Software, Adobe Photoshop, Graphic Designing Software or other related Window designing Software, experienced in carpet or textile manufacturing will be advantage. Should have good experience in doing color renderings, art works, designing with a keen eye for color harmony. Must have good communication skills, must be creative and original.
CHEMISTRY TECHNICIANS
- B.Sc. in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry w /2 yrs. exp. in an environment/ public health laboratory
SENIOR AIR QUALITY / METEOROLOGY SCIENTIST - B.Sc. in atmospheric Science, Meteorolgy or

Environmental Science w/ at least 4 yrs. exp. in air quality monitoring, meteorology or air pollution control
CARLTON AL MOIABED HOTEL

( Alkhobar,KSA Acrre. No. 72461-1)
HYDROLOGIST - B.Sc in Geology or Environmental Science and a higher

degree in Hydrogeology w at least 2 yrs. exp.
JAPANESE COOK Applicants should have relevant educational qualifications THAI/CHINESE COOK with 3-5 yrs. working experience in similar positions in 4/
5 Star Hotels.
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS- B.Sc in Chemical

Engineering, Environmental Science w/ 2 yrs. exp.
KETTANEH BROTHERS SAUDI ARABIA WLL

(ALKHOBAR,KSA/Accre. No..71995-6)
MECHANICAL ENGINEER B.S. Mechanical Graduate, should possess diversified

experience with knowledge in the constitution of industrial typ[e HVAC, plumbing and Fire systems in accordance with American standards. All interested applicants must apply in person with 2 sets of Bio-Data, Certificate of Employment, pictures and other credentials.
AIR QUALITY/METEOROLOGY TECHNICIAN - H.S.

degree or diploma in Atmospheric Science, Meteorlogy or Environmental Science w / 2 yrs. exp. in working in air quality monitoring
CAREER PLANNERS SPECIALISTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

POEA LIC. 409-LB 021104-R
UNI-TRUST INTL SERVICE, INC.

2/F David Building II 561 Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City Tel. 7230686 / 7238730 / 7184095 / 7257026 Fax: 7239083 E-mail address: recruit@pldtdsl.net; manpower@pldtdsl.net Website:www.careerplanners.com.ph C P: 0917-8553448 / 09178553452
802 - F Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City, Philippines 1550 Tel. No. (632) 718-0546 / (632) 723-8431 Cel. No. 0917-6307595 Fax: (632) 671-6930 / (632) 671 - 5741 / (632) 723-2375 E-mail: liceniogurango@yahoo.com
INCORPORATED SERVICES DEVELOPMENT

POEA Lic. 412-LB 021304-R Beware of Illegal Recruiters. Manpower Pooling Only. No Fees To Be Collected
Unit 2, 2nd fl, E&L Bldg., Concepcion corner N. Garcia Sts. Makati City Tel. No: 896 - 2113 / 897 - 4427 / 897 - 4428 Fax No: 897 - 6881 Email Add: isdphils@surfshop.net.ph
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Overseas Placement Association Of The Philippines

Jobs on this page were taken from OPAP members. For manpower pooling only. No fees to be collected.
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AL HASAWI & PARTNER
KUWAIT
TELECOM ENGINEER Graduate in Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication.Erickson Microwave PDH/ SONET Carrier Systems.Familiar with ITU and IEEE Telecom Standards, 7 years experience in Installation, Operation, Testing, Commissioning and maintenance of PDH/SONET Microwave Carrier Systems, VHF/HF Communication systems, Network Management . SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR - Bachelor Graduate plus UNIX Certified Administrator in any of the Unix flavors, HP/UX, Solaris, DG/UX, AIX and Red Hat Linux operating systems, 7 years experience worked as System Administrator in reputed organization. NAVAL ARCHITECTURE ENGINEER - Engineering Graduate in Naval Architecture or any other relevant discipline.10 years experience as a Boat/Ship Construction Engineer in an international Shipyard or Consultancy Firm to the shipyards, knowledgein standards related to Ship/Boat construction derived by International Standard bodies, IMO,ISO,BS,IHO,Lloyds and DNV. ELECTRO - OPTICAL ENGINEER - Engineering graduate in related discipline or M.Sc in Physics and specialization in Thermal Image Systems and Night Vision Technology,10 years extensive experience in Installation, Testing, Operation, Evaluation and commissioning of Electro Optical systems such as Gen II/Gen III Thermal Image Systems, Night Vision Binoculars, Goggles, CCTV Network, Perimeter Surveillance Camera Network and Under Water Optical Systems. DRAFTSMAN ( AUTOCAD ) - Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering. 5 years extensive experience in AUTOCAD and able to create, modify and finalize the design, shop, As-built drawings of Civil, Mechanical and Electrical drawings as on requirements. FIBER OPTIC TECHNICIAN B.S. ( E.C.E. ) Electronics Graduate,expert in splicing and jointing single mode fiber optics & 5 years experience. Interested applicants may submit personally, Two (2) sets of comprehensive Curriculum Vitae with 2x2 Photo, copy of School Diploma, Certificate of Employment to the Postal address below
The National Titanium Dioxide Co., Ltd. (Cristal)

JOB OPPORTUNITIES Ex-Saudi Workers Preferred
Our Employer in BAHRAIN, AL QAIDOOM MANPOWER, is in need of the ff: 2 SUBMERSIBLE PUMP MECHANICS - Male, at least 3 years experience in the same field. Must have working knowledge of different types of Submersible Pump Mechanical Seals. Age 25-45 yrs old. 1 MARINE BIOLOGIST - M/F, Will manage Aquarium Shop, Knowledge in Aquarium design, taking care of diff. Aquariums, must be Graduate of Marine Biology. At least 2 years experience. 1 FASHION DESIGNER - Female, must be a graduate in Fashion Designing Course, must have 2 years experience in the same field. 1 CUT & SEW - Female, at least 2 years experience in the same field. 2 COMPUTER BMC PATROL CONSULTANT / 2 SAP BASIS SENIOR CONSULTANT - Male, At least 3 years experience in the same field, fluent in English not more than 40 years old. 1 AC/DC MOTOR REWINDER Male, at least 2 years in experience in rewinding different kind of motors. Should have knowledge in dilapidated power cables, control panel, control cables and other machine motor. Age 25-45 years old. 50 DOMESTIC HELPERS - Female hard working, trustworthy, can speak and understand English. Ages 24 35 yrs old.
REQUIREMENTS: 3 SETS OF THE FF: CVs / Bio-Data, Employment Certificates, Passport Copy, NBI Clearance. PICTURES: 4 pcs. 2x2 pics(white background), 4 pcs. 3R size Whole body picture in business attire /D.H. in maids uniform with apron.
A multi-national leading chemical manufacturing company, located in Yanbu Alsinaiyyah - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is seeking to recruit qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following positions.
RELIF OPERATORS Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering; with at least 5 years in experience in Chemical Industries with minimum 2 years in a comparable position. PROCESS OPERATORS Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering; with at least 3 years experience in Chemical Industries with minimum 2 years in a comparable position. DCS OPERATORS Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering; with at least 5 years in Chemical Industries with minimum 2 years in a comparable position. SHIFT SUPERVISOR/FOREMEN Bachelors Degree in Engineering; with at least 5 years in Chemical Industries with minimum 2 years as Foreman/ Supervisory level. PROCESS ENGINEERS - B.S Chemical Engineering; with at least 4 years experience in Chemical Process Industry. QC SHIFT TECHNICIANS Bachelors Degree in Chemistry; with at least 2 years experience in a similar position PAL TECHNICIANS PLASTICS Bachelors Degree in Chemistry/ Chemical or Industrial Engineering; with at least 3 years experience in Plastics Manufacturing Industry. PAL TECHNICIANS (PAINT) Bachelors Degree in Chemistry / Chemical or Industrial Engineering; with at least 3 years experience in Paint Manufacturing Industry. RESEARCH ASSISTANTS Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering; with at least 3 years experience in a Research /QC Laboratory or Technician with one (1) year experience as Research Assistant.
INTERNATIONAL PROGRESS, INC.

61-E TImog Ave., South Triangle Diliman, Quezon City Tel. 926-7427 / 924-2112 / 413-3850 Fax: 416-5298 E-Mail: Fe Salting Cadavona [afredex@pldtdsl.net] Ernie E. Salting [ipiees@ipi.com.ph] / Web Site: www.ipi.com.ph

POEA Lic. No. 164-LB-062703-R

2/F West Wing, Expocraft Intl Bldg., 1008 Metropolitan Ave., Makati City T e l. N o.: ( 0 2 ) 8 9 9 4 8 9 5 / E-Mail: focus_intl99@yahoo.com
The National Titanium Dioxide Co., Ltd. (Cristal)

PROCESS PERFORMANCE ENGINEEERS - BS in Chemical/ Mechanical Engineering; with at least 5 years experience in Process Engineering studies or 3 years in Operational Statistical Modelling. PLANT MAINTENANCE MANAGERS - BS Mechanical Engineering; with at least 15 years experience in Plant Maintenance preferably in large Chemical Plant Industry; with minimum of 5 years in a Managerial position. Experience should include exposure to workshop activities; Electrical Instrumentation; and Field Maintenance in large chemical plants. SENIOR PROCESS ENGINEERS -BS in Chemical Engineering; with at least 10 years experience as Process Design Engineer; including 3 years in a Senior Position. Preferably with Chemical Plants Operational Exposure. PROCESS ENGINEERS - BS in Chemical Engineering; with at least 7 years experience as Process Engineer in Chemical Plant Industry. Preferably with exposure in Plant Operations. PROCESS IMPROVEMENT ENGINEERS Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering; minimum 5 years experience in Design/ Petrochemical Industry. ELECTRICAL SUPERVISORS - BS degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; with at least 10 years in Electrical Maintenance shop; of which 3 years should be in supervisory position/capacity. WELDING & FABRICATION SUPERVISORS -BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; with at least 10 years in Mechanical / Fabrication shop; of which 3 years should be in supervisory position/capacity. METALLURGY SPECIALIST Graduate or Diploma in Metallurgy; with at least 5 years as a Metallurgy specialist in Chemical Plant Industry. DCS SYSTEM ENGINEERS -BS in Mechanical/ Civil/ or Computer Engineering; with at least 5 years in DCS and related instrumentation field MAINTENANCE RELIABILITY ENGINEERS - BS in Mechanical Engineering; with at least 10 years experience as Reliability Engineer in large chemical plants. With involvement in Rotating Equipments, Heat Exchangers, dryers, filters, distillation units and milling utilizing various reliability engineering tools and techniques. SENIOR INSTRUMENT TECHNICIANS -Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering; with at least 6 years experience in Industrial instrumentation work including PLC experience. INSTRUMENT SUPERVISORS - BS in Mechanical or Civil Engineering; with at least 10 years experience in large Chemical Plants Instrumentation of which 3 years should be in Managerial and leading roles. PROJECT PROCUREMENT MANAGERS - BS Mechanical or Industrial Engineering; with at least 12 years experience in Purchasing and Contracting in project environment of which 5 years should be in Supervisory or higher roles. PLANNING ENGINEERS -BS in Chemical or Industrial Engineering; with at least 8 years experience in Maintenance Planning of which 4 years should be in a leading role in large chemical plants. Should be literate in SAP Maintenance Packages.
MB PETROLEUM SERVICES, L.L.C. SULTANATE OF OMAN

SKILL CATEGORIES:
FALCON LABOUR SUPPLY SERVICES
- RIG MECHANICS - RIG ELECTRICIANS

Qualification Standards: - Males - Age : 28 - 55 yrs. old - Conversant in ENGLISH Language - Atleast high school graduate with certificates of training - Experience in work over rig an advantage - Work experience: Atleast 3 yrs. in SCR System - A/C, Refrigeration, Auto Electricians / Mechanics - Graduate of Industrial Electrician or related field Note: - Employer Representative in town - Interview Schedule on February 1 & 2, 2006
DOMESTIC HELPER BABY SITTER
(40 nos.) (10 nos.)
Qualification: . Female; between 21 to 48 years old; Muslim / Christian Educated; With Good Moral Character; ex-Gulf experienced preferred but not necessary; Ability to speak and understand English language; bilingual is required
SALARY DEDUCTION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

Beware of Illegal Recruiters Manpower Pooling Only No Fees To Be Collected POEA Lic. No. 016-LB-041105-PL
MARJHIE S FAUST MANPOWER RESOURCES, INC.

Units 302-303 One Executive Office bldg., No.7 West Ave., Col. Martinez St., Near Quezon Ave., Q.C. Tel. 376-2315 / 376-2319 TelFax. 376-2180 E-Mail:marjhie_s_faust@yahoo.com
UNITY WORLDWIDE RESOURCES, INC.

Suite 207 2/F Concorde Condominium Benavidez cor Salcedo Sts., Legaspi Vill., Makati City Tel. No. 817-15-82 / 817-88-26 * Fax. No. 813-17-07 E-Mail: cavillanueva@uniworldresources.com Website: www.uniworldresources.com
POEA Lic. No 094-LB-031504-PL
AL HASAWI & PARTNER KUWAIT

NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
B.S. Computer Science plus CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) Minimum 5 years experience in the skills-set: routers and routing protocols,static route/OSPF/EIGRP within networks. LAN protocols such as Spanning Tree Protocol, VLAN Trucking protocol and DHCP.Understanding of DNS design and applications.
CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE - U.S.A.
Job Connect Employment Agency LLP - Singapore No. Req. Domestic Helpers Civil Engr. Welders Electricians Foremen Labourers Electrical Engr. Steel Fitters Factory Workers Nursing Aides Salary (Sin $) 150 $ 350/8 $ 1000 /10 $ 800/10 $ 800/10 $ 1000/35 $ 700/8 $ 1000/20 $ 800/30 $ 750-950/20 $ 750-950/Decoration Center Qatar No. Req. Furniture Painters Tent Installers Upholsterers Curtain Makers Interior Designers Architects Salary (QR) 5 5 5 5 5 5 1,200-1,500/1,200-1,500/1,200-1,500/1,200-1,500/1,500-1,800/2,000-2,500/-
150 REGISTERED NURSES

Male / Female. Nursing Board Passer. At least 1 year current experience in a 100 or more bed capacity hospital. CGFNS or IELTS Passer an advantage.
DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
B.S. Computer Science or in related discipline. 5 years extensive experience as a Database Administrator with the skills-sets: Oracle 8i/9i, Oracle PL/SQL, VB. VB, .NET, JavaScript, VBScript, MS SQL Server (database design and stored procedures),BE or MCA with OCP for 9i and 2-3 years experience in Administration of Oracle 8.x/9i/windows environment.
100 PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

Male / Female. Y2002 & Below Graduates & PT Board Passers. At least 1 year current experience in a 100 or more bed capacity hospital. TOEFL / TSE Passer with FCCPT or ICD Credentialing. THE PACKAGE WILL INCLUDE RE-IMBURSEMENT/ DIRECT PAYMENT OF THE FOLLOWING COSTS: > CGFNS / NCLEX Exams > Immigration Filing & Attorney Fees >English qualifying Exams > Airfare to the United States > Visa Screen Certificate > U.S.A State nursing License Application Fee Do send us an e-mail at focus_intl99@yahoo.com to receive a complete list of Requirements * RESUME PROTOTYPE / FORMAT & other important reading materials. Pictures: 4 pcs 2x2 pics white background, 2 pcs passport size pics & 4 pcs 3R Size whole body pics. For Family Status kindly present the Birth Certificate & passport copy of your family members who will travel with you to the US , Marriage Certificate *INTERVIEW WITH THE EMPLOYER EVERY WEDNESDAY BY APPOINTMENT* Venue: FOCUS International Office 6 pm 9 pm
PROGRAMMER
- Diploma from a recognized post- secondary institution in the faculty of computer sciences or related fields, and or Microsoft Certification in the relevant area.5 years experience worked as Programmer with the skills-sets:- estimation/analysis, development, enhancement and support of various client applications.
Hospitals Victoria, Australia No. Req. Caregivers Nurses Doctors Semi-skilled Salary (AUD$) 20 $ 2,516 200 $ 6,657 $ 6,000+min. $ 3,2050
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ( SECURITY SYSTEMS )

- Diploma in Electronic & Communication Engineering or Electronic & Instrumentation Engineering or any other relevant discipline, 5 years extensive experience in installation and troubleshooting of High Voltage Security Fence and associated electronics control system.
Interested applicants must bring their well-detailed Curriculum Vitaeand other credentials. For more info, please call us at 911-9991 / 911-1218/ 440-3033 or email Bio Data at cv_mabis@lycos.com or info@mabis-inc.com


2/F West Wing, Expocraft Intl Bldg., 1008 Metropolitan Ave., Makati City T e l. N o.: ( 0 2 ) 8 9 9 4 8 9 5 / E-Mail: focus_intl99@yahoo.com
Beware of Illegal Recruiters Manpower Pooling Only No Fees To Be Collected POEA Lic.No. 114LB101204PL
MAB INTERNATIONAL SERVICES

Penthouse 2, Minnesota Mansion, 267 Ermin Garcia St., Cubao QC 1102 Tel. No : (623) 911-9991 Telefax : (623) 911-1218 Mobile No. 0917-365-59-41 E-Mail: info@mabis-inc.com or mabis_inc@lycos.com P.O BOX 1508 Quezon City Central Post Office 1155 Quezon City
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Overseas Placement Association Of The Philippines

Job hiring for SANTINI SOLUTIONS - Dubai, U.A.E.
FURNITURE CARPENTER Male, 25 45 years old With 2 years experience in making furniture Can speak and write English LABORER At least college level/Automotive course 23 to 30 yrs. Of Age At least 2 yrs. Experience automotive dealership/Service Center Should be fluent in speaking and writing English MASONS Candidate should be hard working, flexible to do any work Repairable gulf experience Minimum 3 to 4 yrs experience in the said field Age should not be more than 40 yrs old Can speak and write English NANNY 24-28 yrs. Of Age Should be fluent in speaking and writing English AIRCON TECHNICIAN Must have an ITI or other equivalent diploma in refrigeration in AC experience Minimum of 3 yrs experience product knowledge such as frost free refrigerator, Air conditioner, water dispenser, top load washing machine. Repairable UAE driving license Age should not be more than 40 yrs old Can speak and write English ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN Minimum of 10 yrs. Experience as electrician Should read and create circuit diagram, Trouble shooting, repairing, maintenance and servicing of all types of electrical appliances and kitchen equipments. Should be fluent in speaking and writing English 26 to 35 yrs. Of age
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Jobs on this page were taken from OPAP members. For manpower pooling only. No fees to be collected.
Our CLIENT in Qatar, Akkila Company under POEA Registration No. 10051916 is URGENTLY in need of qualified candidates for the following position:
Job hiring for ILLUSION ADS - Jeddah, K.S.A.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER/CREATIVE DIRECTOR Graduate of Fine Art or related course Well verse in English language both in oral and written Proficient in using computer design programs in Macintosh environment With min. 4 yrs work experience in an advertising company
WELDERS (GTAW/SMAW) - Must have at least 3 years relevant experience using GTAW/ SMAW. WELDERS (FCAW) - Must have at least 3 years relevant experience using FCAW. PIPE FITTERS TANK FITTERS RIGGERS CRANE OPERATORS - Must have at least 3 years relevant experience on the above positions.
Job hiring for BUKHARI EST. - Jeddah, K.S.A.

FASTFOOD COOK Graduate of related course Well verse in English language both in oral and written With minimum of five (5) work experience in a prestigious fast food company making pastas, pizzas and short order menus. Able to work independently
Job hiring for AL JAZIRAAH Jeddah, K.S.A.

AUTO MECHANIC/DIESEL MECHANIC/ENGINE MECHANIC Graduate from reputable vocational training center of Auto, 25 to 35 yrs. Of Age At least 5 yrs. Experience in Automotive dealership/Service Center Experience in Ford Gm, Chrysler vehicles and Computer Module Assembly Should be fluent in speaking and writing English AUTO ELECTRICIAN Graduate from reputable Graduate from reputable vocational training center of auto mechanics., 25 to 35 yrs. Of Age At least 5 yrs. Experience in automotive dealership/Service Center Experience in Ford GM, Chrysler vehicles and computer module assembly Should be fluent in speaking and writing English
SRL INTL. MANPOWER SERVICES

Main: 83-E Cordillera St., Corner P. Florentino St, Sta. Mesa Heights, QC
GLOBAL ASIA ALLIANCE CONSULTANTS, INC.

POEA Lic. No. 050-LB-021803-R The Royal Plaza Twin Towers, Unit 4 Grd. Flr., 648 Remedios St. cor. Ma. Orosa St. Malate, Manila Philippines TEL.: 00632-3021646 to 48 - FAX 00632-3021644 E-Mail: globalasia@eastern.com.ph

The Royal Plaza Twin Towers, Unit 4 Grd. Flr., 648 Remedios St. cor. Ma. Orosa St. Malate, Manila Philippines TEL.: 00632-3021646 to 48 - FAX 00632-3021644 E-Mail: globalasia@eastern.com.ph
Tel. No. 416-5736 / 743-7839 E-Mail: info@srlmanpower.com Branch: 3rd Flr. , Room 302, Bernard Bldg. Magallanes St., Davao City POEA Lic.No. Tel. No. (082) 305 5530 E-Mail: srldavao@srlmanpower.com 183LB070903-R Beware of Illegal Recruiters Manpower Pooling Only No Fees To Be Collected
URGENTLY NEEDED Prince Abdullah Establishment in KSA
Job hiring for AL OTHMAN EST. - Dammam, K.S.A.

SERVICE CREW Must have 2 3 yrs of work experience as waiter/Fine dining 20 30 yrs of Age. Young and energetic Should be fluent in speaking and writing English
Job hiring for SADDLE EST. Jeddah, K.S.A

ELEVATOR/ESCALATOR TECHNICIAN Must have previous work experience with an Elevator and Escalator company. Preferably with driving skill and licensed Age should not be more than 40 yrs old ELEVATOR INSTALLER REPAIRMAN Must have previous work experience with an Elevator and Escalator company. Preferably with driving skill and licensed Should be fluent in speaking and writing English Age should not be more than 40 yrs old
Job hiring for SHEIKH FAHAD ALHAMRANI - Jeddah, K.S.A.

COOK Graduate of any related course Maximum age is 40 years old, Female Experienced in cooking International Food preferably Italian, French, Chinese, Mexican, Spanish, Can communicate well in English language Can work independently Knows all housework duties.
Tattoo Girl / Tattoo Beautician

-Female -Presentable - At least 3 to 5 years experience in tattooing - Knowledgeable also in other duties of a beautician
Job hiring for WORLD TRADE CENTER HOTEL Dubai, United Arab Emirate
STEWARD Must have at least 2 3 years experience in 5 Star Hotel or its equivalent. 20 to 30 yrs. Of Age Should be fluent in speaking and writing English COMMIS II Minimum of 2 3 yrs. Work experience as Cook in Hotel 20 to 30 yrs. f Age Should be fluent in speaking and writing English SOUS CHEF (GARDE MANAGER) Minimum of 2 3 yrs. Work experience as Cook in Hotel 20 to 30 yrs. of Age Should be fluent in speaking and writing English CHIEF STEWARD Must have at least 2 3 years experience in 5 Star Hotel or its equivalent. 20 to 30 yrs. of age Should be fluent in speaking and writing English WAITER & WAITRESSES Minimum of 2 yrs. Work experience as waiter/waitress in Hotel 20 to 30 yrs. Of Age Should be fluent in speaking and writing English
Job hiring for Q.A. INTERIORS - Jeddah, K.S.A.

DISPLAY ARTIST Graduate of Fine Arts or related course Proficient in English language both in oral and written With previous work experience in a prestigious retail shop with big outlets Can work independently
Job hiring for MAGNET FASHION - Jeddah, K.S.A.

FASHION DESIGNER Graduate of Fashion design or related course With work experience in casual wear for ladies and mens Proficient in using computer design programs
AB INTERNATIONAL PLACEMENT
Suite 501 AP Bldg.1563 F. Agoncillo St. Cor. Pedro Gil Sts. Malate Mla. POEA Lic. No. 470-LB-032204-R


E-Mail: abintl@pacific.net.ph Tel No. 523-6268 / 524-6146 / Cellphone: 0919-6291238

NEEDED WORKERS FOR QATAR MANNAI CORPORATION (Reg.#10073434)

FABRICATION SUPERVISORS / HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANICS HEAVY EQUIPMENT ELECTRICIANS / FUEL PUMP TECHNICIANS TUBULAR INSPECTOR- ANST LEVEL II / SAFETY OFFICERS SALES ENGINEERS - MECHANICAL / SALES ENGINEERS - INDL TOOLS MECHANICAL/VALVE TECHNICIANS / WARRANTY CLERKS MECHANICAL SUPERINTENDENT / QC INSPECTORS (MACHINE SHOP / CALIBRATION TECHNICIAN / FAVRICATORS / 6G WELDERS / AUTO TECHNICIANS / ELECTRICIANS CUM MOTOR REWINDERS
Job hiring for AL JAZIRAAH Jeddah, K.S.A.

AUTO PAINTER Graduate from reputable Graduate from reputable vocational training center of auto mechanics.
25 to 35 yrs. Of Age . At least 5 yrs. Experience in automotive dealership/Service Centers Should be fluent in speaking and writing English
Job hiring for WORLD TRADE CENTER HOTEL Dubai, United Arab Emirate
BEAUTICIAN Must know how to apply hair and make up Certificates from reputable fashion schools Between 27 40 years old, Female At least 2 5 years experience in Haircutting and Facial Massage using Modern European equipments and beauty products. Must be presentable, neat withy pleasing personality Must be conversant in English Must hold valid passport and must be medically fit. DEMI CHEF DE PARTIE (GARDE MANAGER) Minimum of 2 yrs. Work experience as waiter/waitress in Hotel 20 to 30 yrs. Of Age Should be fluent in speaking and writing English ARABIC CHEF Highly trained cook with the confident w/ a progressive career Experience in ensuring total costumers satisfaction Able to think clearly and carefully Minimum of 3 to 5 yrs. Work experience as Cook in Hotel 20 to 30 yrs. Of Age Can speak English and Arabic COMMIS I Highly trained cook with the confident w/ a progressive career Experience in ensuring total costumers satisfaction Able to think clearly and carefully Innovative, flexible, quick learn and able to with less and minimal supervision Should be fluent in speaking and writing English Minimum of 3 to 5 yrs. Work experience as Cook in Hotel 20 to 30 yrs. Of Age HOUSEKEEPING ATTENDANT Minimum of 2 yrs. Work experience as Housekeeping in Hotel 20 to 30 yrs. Of Age Should be fluent in speaking and writing English
PICKER/BINNER At least college level/knowledgeable of operating computer/Data encoding

25 to 35 yrs. Of Age. At least 2 yrs. Experience as part receiver/binner/picker/material handling in motor company Should be fluent in speaking and writing English
LABORER At least college level/Automotive course. 23 to 30 yrs. Of Age

At least 2 yrs. Experience automotive dealership/Service Center Should be fluent in speaking and writing English
AUTO TRANSMISION MECHANIC Graduate from reputable technical school for automotive paint
Between 25-35 years old. At least 5 years experience in automotive dealership or service centers Experience in FORD, GM, Chrysler, Japanese vehicles and European vehicles Should be fluent in speaking and writing English Graduate from reputable technical school for automotive paint Between 25-35 years old . At least 5 years experience in automotive dealership or service centers Experience in FORD, GM, Chrysler, Japanese vehicles and European vehicles Should be fluent in speaking and writing English
AUTO DENTER
Job hiring for CINNABON - Dubai, U.A.E
Qualifications: All applicants should have at least 3 yrs. experience in their respective field for Heavy Equipment Dept. & Energy and Industrial Markets Direct Sales Dept. Interested parties may apply personally w/ 2 sets of resume with detailed job description, employment, training certificates, photocopy of passport, 1 long brown envelope and 2 pcs. 2x2 photos to:
WAITER/WAITRESS
Minimum of 2 yrs. Work experience as waiter Should be fluent in speaking and writing English. 20-30 yrs. Old Minimum of 2 yrs. Work experience as kitchen helper Young and energetic, 20-30 yrs. Old. Should be fluent in speaking and writing English
KITCHEN HELPER
HOUSE MAID
24-28 yrs. Of Age. Should be fluent in speaking English
VENTURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS INTL. CORP.



Suite 116-A Skyfreight Bldg. N. Aquino Ave. Paraaque City 1700 Tel. No. (632) 854-5162 / 851-8886 Fax No. (632) 854-5294 E-Mail: venture@pldtdsl.net Website: www.venturemgntsys.com
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February 6-12, 2006 I OFW Guardian

T hey say that there literally thousands of is-

Whats next for Pacquiao? Well, the logical

Coming into this rematch, Pacquiao did not have

In a fashion that could not have been written

I am going to take a vacation. Im just tired of boxing. Erik Morales

February 6-12, 2006 I OFW Guardian

With Saturdays win over Morales, Manny

Las Vegas, NV-Boxing needs them, and they

By destroying both Morales and Barrera, and with

Los Guerreros de Mxico

February 6 - 12, 2006 I OFW Guardian

INFORM, INSPIRE, INVOLVE

Q: Inaaya ako ng kababata ko

A: Wala namang masama

Medical Care and OFWs

January 30 - February 5, 2006 I OFW Guardian

UPDATES FROM HERE AND ABROAD

OAV Pre-Departure Registration Centers For OFWs

2006 Presidential Awards For Filipino Individuals And Organizations Overseas

February 6-12, 2006 I OFW Guardian

ONLY IN THE PHILIPPINES

Pinoys in Hawaii Literary Contest

Hawaii Centennial Stamp Winners

February 6-12, 2006 I OFW Guardian

Why You Need a Personal Budget

February 6-12, 2006 I OFW Guardian

COVER STORY YOUR MONEY

November 14-20, 2005 I OFW Guardian October 17-23,

The Moribund Migrant NGO Forum

February 6-12, 2006 I OFW Guardian

February 6-12, 2006 I OFW Guardian

February 6-12, 2006 I OFW Guardian

Philippine Association of Service Exporters, Inc.

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SAUDI AMERICAN GLASS, RIYADH

In line with PASEIs

FOLDING MACHINE OPTRS.

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PLASTIC INJECTION OPTRS. STEEL PRESS MACH. OPTRS.

Avail of our Fly Now, Pay Later Program!

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ARMSTRONG RESOURCES CORP .

POEA Lic. 257-LB 091803-R

Beware of Illegal Recruiters. Manpower Pooling Only. No Fees To Be Collected

EMPLOYER ARRIVING BY JANUARY 2006

NO PLACEMENT FEE for

NEW YORK & NEW JERSEY

KING ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

CGFNS, IELTS & NCLEX PASSERS

SAITO COLLEGE - Malaysia we are in need of LECTURERS in the field of:

CAREER PLANNERS SPECIALISTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

AL GHALIA COMPANY, WLL.,

CAREER UP CO., LTD., OITA-PREF., JAPAN Is in need of

OMAR A. BALUBAID CO. LTD BASED IN JEDDAH, K.S.A.

SERVICE EQUIPMENT TECH.

FOCUS INTL MANPOWER SERVICES

UNO OVERSEAS PLACEMENT, INC.

SARA INTERNATIONAL MANPOWER SERVICES, INC.

Philippine Association of Service Exporters, Inc.

February 6-12, 2006 I OFW Guardian