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2 2 February 20-26, 2006 I OFW Guardian COVER STORY The MIDDLE EAST AAccording to POEA statistics, nearly 400,000 overseas Filipino workers were deployed in the Middle East in On any given year, 30 to 40% of all OFW departures are Middle East contract workers. Ten years ago, the bulk of Filipinos living and working in the Middle East were construction workers. Today, most of them are nurses and office employees. While the job specifications may have changed, the number of Filipinos leaving to work in the Middle East continues to boggle the mind. In 2005, OFW deployment to the Middle East reached a level not seen since the Kuwait and Saudi Arabia construction boom of the early to mid 1990 s. 1. The Basic Creed the profession of faith there is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is the prophet of Allah. 2. Prayer consists of two forms, the personal and devotional spontaneous type and the ritual, often congregational. Specific words and postures are offered five (5) times a day: at dawn, midday, mid-afternoon, sunset and before going to bed. Before prayer, ablutions are performed by washing the hands, feet and face. Friday is the chief day of communal worship. 3. Pilgrimage to Mecca, where the most holy shrine of the Kaaba in the Great The Five Pillars of Islam The Middle East opens up a whole new world for Filipino skilled workers and professionals. As most Middle Eastern countries offer tax-free income, a lot of Filipinos, thinking about how much they can earn, try their luck at working there. If you are considering working in the Middle East, it is best to acquaint yourself with the land, the laws and the people. Geography The Middle East is located at the junction of three continents, namely Europe, Asia and Africa. This strategic location made the Middle East significant during the early years of conquests and trading. This region is significant today because of its vast petroleum reserve. It is also the seat of Islam. Mosque is located, is an annual Muslim rite that every believer is expected to take part at least one in his/her lifetime. This is done during the Ramadan which is the last month of the Islamic calendar. 4. Fasting is done during the whole month of the Ramadan. During each day, from dawn to darkness, all eating, drinking and smoking are forbidden. The breaking of the fast after dusk is often followed by feasting and merrymaking, and some households even receive guests. 5. Zakat is an obligatory tax or contribution by Muslims to the state or community. The People The people in the Middle East are of Arab origin. All Arabs consider the Arabian Peninsula their ancestral home where their language originated. Arabs distinguish themselves on the basis of descent, tribal affiliation, and social status. The family is the basic unit of Arab society, and Arabs are identified by the family to which they belong. Family life is dominated by men. Women are considered to be the property of their fathers or husbands. Marriages are usually arranged by parents for their children. A tribe is a collection of families headed by a sheik. Bedouins or nomadic tribes make up one-fifth of the Arab population. Nomads are wandering tribes but many now live in towns and cities. Religion Islam is a monotheistic faith, one of the Abrahamic religions, and the world s secondlargest religion. Followers of Islam are known as Muslims. Muslims believe that God revealed his divine word directly to mankind through many prophets and that Muhammad was the final prophet of Islam. More than 90% of the Middle East s population are Muslims. Islam originated in the Arabian peninsula in the 7th Century AD. Muhammad, the revered prophet of Islam, was an Arab, and the most sacred Islamic shrines are found in the region. There are two (2) branches of Islam: the Sunnis and the Shiites. Majority of the Muslims in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and UAE are Sunnis. A minority belong to the Shiites. Islam is the most powerful force in the Arab world. Laws are based on the Koran, the holy book of Islam. Muslims believe that the Koran was revealed to the prophet Muhammad by God through the Angel Gabriel on numerous occasions between the years 610 and up till his death in 632. Islamic Laws or Sharia dictates all social attitudes and customs in both the public and private sphere from the operation of the justice system to the way of dressing. The term Sharia itself derives from the verb shara a, which according to Abdul Mannan Omar s Dictionary of the Holy Qur an connects to the idea of spiritual law (5:48) and system of divine law; way of belief and practice (45:18) in the Qur an. Muslims pray five times a day. Upon hearing the call to prayer, restaurants, stores and other public places close for approximately half an hour and Muslims stop their activities to pray during the day. Crime and Punishment Islamic social and legal literature prescribe the bounds of acceptable behaviour. Crimes are categorized into three: a. Haad crimes against divine commandments like robbery, theft, murder and adultery. Punishment is harsh, from amputation of body parts to execution. b. Ta zir crimes against the community and the punishments are lighter. It could be fine, imprisonment or whipping. c. Qisas includes murder and bodily harm and victim or his kin can seek retribution death for death or and eye for an eye.

3 COVER STORY February 20-26, 2006 I OFW Guardian 3 Religious Restrictions and Cultural Practices T here are many things that are taboo in the Middle East and some could lead to a severe punishment. In most instances, the laws are black and white, there are no grey areas. Also committing such taboos, even out of ignorance is not an excuse in the court of law. It is of extreme importance that you understand what these taboos are. 1. Public practice and observance of any religion other than Islam is prohibited. Some countries do not allow foreigners from bringing into their borders any form of religious artifacts such as the crucifixes, rosaries or prayer books of other religions. 2. The religious police or muttawa roam the streets to ensure the strict observance of Islamic religious practices and severely punish offenders, Muslim or non-muslim. 3. If you must pass a person who is praying, it is courteous to pass behind or by the feet of the worshiper. 4. The host, according to Arab custom, has the privilege to set the topic of conversation. It is considered impolite to appear impatient or in haste. Doing so means you don t care about the person or you can t control yourself. 5. Most conversations start with a wish for peace, (Asalamu Al-Akum) and proceed to small talk, how are you? and How is your family? before getting down to the business at hand. 6. Politics and religion are best left alone. Generally Arabs will not debate the Islamic religion, though many are happy to explain their religion to non-muslims who are genuinely interested. 7. In most Arab countries, the left hand is considered unclean. The left hand earned this reputation in the harsh desert, a land of few trees and no paper. It was the custom to eat, shake hands, wave a greeting, all with the right hand while the left hand was reserved for certain hygienic functions or blowing the nose. (The left hand was cleaned by rubbing in the sand). Traditionally at meals the left hand is kept hidden in the folds of the robe. 8. The sole of the foot is also considered unclean because it touches the ground. It is considered impolite to point the sole of the foot at an Arab when sitting together. This does not mean that when sitting people cannot cross their legs. The custom is more applicable when sitting on cushions or mats at a traditional Arabic feast. Then, if seated with legs extended, the soles of the feet could point at another guest and cause insult. Generally, Arabs kneel or sit cross-legged at traditional dinners. 9. It is impolite to pass food or eat with the left hand. When eating and drinking, use your right hand. Use your right hand also when you pass, offer or receive anything. 10. Still, there are several commonly used hand gestures which could have a different meaning if used in the Middle East. a. The thumbs up in the West can be equated to the middle finger in the Middle East. b. The Peace or the victory sign is generally understood when the pads of the fingers are pointed away form the person making the sign (in other words, palm out.) When the sign is made with the knuckles facing away from the person making the sign (palm in) the sign may be taken for a devil sign or the middle finger extended. c. The Okay sign, or the circle made with the thumb and index finger, the other three fingers extended can be misunderstood to be the sign of the evil eye 11. The Koran forbids Muslims to touch or eat pork or the products of swine. It is possible that this originated in an effort to protect people from contracting diseases that resulted from eating tainted or contaminated pork products. 12. Many Muslims don t like to be photographed. If you really want that picture to remember the interesting local fashions, ask before you photograph. Photographing a person without asking first is considered very offensive. 13. In most Arab countries, holding hands, kissing, walking arm-in-arm, and even flirting between men and women in public (even between husband and wife), is strictly taboo! Such behavior can result in arrest and imprisonment. Married couples are not allowed to hold hands in public and they must always bring their marriage certificate with them. 14. Conversely, holding hands, kissing, and walking arm-in-arm, between Arab men, is considered perfectly acceptable behavior. 15. Muslim women cannot marry non-muslims but men may in certain circumstances. Women may not travel without seeking permission from a senior member of her family. Women may be arrested if caught talking, smiling or even staring at a man she is not related to. 16. For women, an abaya, a black cloak that covers the woman from head to toe, and a veil is required when going out into the streets. The Changing Job Market The most number of new jobs are expected to be generated not only by the sustained construction activities but also by the expansion in the medical, tourism, retail, and ICT sectors. T he Middle East is seen to remain the biggest source of employment for the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the next three years with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Lebanon, Israel, Libya, and Jordan generating the most number of new job opportunities, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said. A report reaching Labor and Employment Secretary Patricia A. Sto. Tomas said that the Philippine Overseas Labor Offices (POLOs) in the Middle East would pursue various marketing strategies to ensure the OFWs access to the new job opportunities that are projected to be generated in the region starting 2006 until Undersecretary for Employment Danilo P. Cruz said that marketing strategies have been lined up during the POLO regional command conference held recently in Dubai, UAE. Middle East-based Labor Attaches Manuel Roldan, Delmer Cruz, Angel Borja, Bulyok Nilong, Alejandro Santos, Felicitas Bay, Romeo Young, Glenda Manalo, Nur Al- Din Tamano, Leopoldo de Jesus, Jaime Gimenez, Teresita Manzala, Elena Calingasan, Vicente Cabe, and Florencia Ardivilla attended the conference. Cruz said that the labor attaches projected a total of 258,950 new jobs that would be generated in the Middle East in the next three years - some 173,600 new jobs in the Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC) of KSA, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman; and another 85,350 new jobs in non-gcc countries of Lebanon, Israel, Libya, and Jordan. OFWs deployed in these countries totaled 347,311 or percent of the total number of land-based OFWs deployed in the Middle East in They constituted almost half (49.3 percent) of the total land-based OFWs deployed globally last year. In the GCC countries, the most number of new jobs are expected to be generated not only by the sustained construction activities but also by the expansion in the medical, tourism, retail, and ICT sectors. Exploration of oil and gas will also be expanded and, thus, expected to generate new jobs. The non-gcc countries, on the other hand, are projected to need more foreign household workers and caregivers. Sto. Tomas said that the DOLE and the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration would market OFW services directly to the employers through the conduct of labor marketing missions in the region. Jobs fairs in which foreign employers would be invited will also be conducted. This is geared at enabling the Philippines maximize the benefit for the OFWs from the expanding labor market in the Middle East, Sto. Tomas said. At the same time, efforts will be pursued geared at enhancing the image of the OFWs as world-class workers and to sustain the continued preference for them in the Middle East, the DOLE chief said. (DOLE)

4 4 February 20-26, 2006 I OFW Guardian COVER STORY OFWs and Embassies in Arab Countries Arctic Ocean Russia 1. Bahrain No of OFWs: 10,025 H.E. (Mr.) EDUARDO PABLO M. MAGLAYA Villa No. 992, Road No. 3119, Manama Town 331, KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN Tel. No. (973) , Fax No manamape@batelco.com.bh 2. Egypt No of OFWs: 257 H.E. (Ms.) PETRONILA P. GARCIA No. 14 Mohamed Saleh St., Dokki, Cairo ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT Tel. Nos. (202) / 0398/ 0394/ 0391 Fax No cairope@dfa.gov.ph, cairope@starnet.com.eg 3. Iran No of OFWs: 687 H.E. (Mr.) RODRIGO S.A. ARAGON No. 77 Khorsand Street, Vali Asr Avenue Tehran, IRAN P.O. Box Tel. Nos. (9821) Fax No tehranpe@yahoo.com 4. Iraq MR. RICARDO M. ENDAYA Charge d Affaires, a.i. House No. 4, Zukak No. 22, Mahalat 915 Hay Al-Jamia, Al-Jadriya P.O. Box 3236, Baghdad, IRAQ Tel. Nos. (964-1) Satellite Phone No bipe@uruklink.net 5. Israel No of OFWs: 5,114 H.E. (Mr.) ANTONIO C. MODENA 13th Floor, Textile Center Building, 2 Kaufman Street, Tel-Aviv, ISRAEL,68012 Tel. Nos.(9723) , , Fax No filembis@netvision.net.il (Jurisdiction: Cyprus) 6. Jordan No of OFWs: 3,832 H.E. (Mr.) RUPERTO M. DIZON No. 86 Uqbah Bin Nafe St., Jabal Amman (between 4th and 5th circles) Amman, JORDAN P.O. Box 92507, Amman, Jordan Tel. No. (962-6) , , Fax No Mobile Phone No ammanpe@index.com.jo, ammanpe@dfa.gov.ph 7. Kuwait No of OFWs: 40,248 H.E. (Mr.) BAYANI V. MANGIBIN Area 7, Street 103, Villa 503, Jabriya, P.O. Box Safat 13123, STATE OF KUWAIT Tel. Nos. (00965) ; ; / 62 Fax No kuwaitpe@philemb.fasttelco.com, kuwaitpe@dfa.gov.ph Website: 8. Lebanon No of OFWs: 14,936 Mr. NESTOR N.PADALHIN Charge d Affaires, a.i. 1st and 2nd Floors, Design Building cor. Abdullah Machnouk St. & Rafic Raslan St., Raouche, P.O. Box No , Beirut, LEBANON Tel.Nos.(961-1) ; ; Fax No beirutpe@cyberia.net.lb 9. Libya No of OFWs: 5,326 Mr. BENITO B. VALERIANO Charge d Affaires, a.i. KM 7 Gargaresh Road, Hail Andalous P.O. Box 12508, Tripoli, LIBYA Tel No. (218-21) / Fax No tripoli_pe76@lttnet.net (Jurisdiction: Valleta, Malta) 10. Oman No of OFWs: 5,293 H.E. (Mr.) ACMAD D. OMAR South Atlantic Ocean Building No.1041/1043,Way No. 3015, Al Kharjiyad St. Shati Al Qurum; Muscat, Sultanate of Oman P.O. Box No. 420, Madinat Qaboos Postal Code 115, SULTANATE OF OMAN Tel. Nos. (968) ; ; ; Fax No muscatpe@omantel.net.om 11. Qatar No of OFWs: 31,418 H.E. (Mr.) WENCESLAO JOSE O. QUIROLGICO Villa # 7 A1 Eithar Street, Saha 2, West Bay Area Doha, STATE OF QATAR; P.O. Box No Tel. Nos. (974) ; Fax No Satellite Phone No dohape@qatar.net.qa 12. Saudi Arabia No of OFWs: 193,991 H.E. (Mr.) BAHNARIM A. GUINOMLA 9 Africa Site D3 Collector Road C, Diplomatic Quarter, Riyadh, P.O. Box 94366, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA Tel. Nos.(9661) / Fax No filembry@sbm.net.sa, filembry@mailandnews.com Website: Syria No of OFWs: United Arab Emirates No of OFWs: 81,707 H.E. (Mr.) LIBRAN N. CABACTULAN Villa No. 2 Street 5, E-18/02, Plot No. 97 behind Al Falah Plaza, Madinat Zayed P.O. Box 3215, Abu Dhabi UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Tel. Nos. ( ) / Fax No. ( ) auhpe@emirates.net.ae 15. Yemen No of OFWs: Sources: DFA and POEA 3 10 Indian Ocean

5 OFW ALERT February 20-26, 2006 I OFW Guardian 5 Hong Kong OFWs Return Home The POEA reiterates its earlier warning to job applicants that there are not much jobs available in Macau even as 10 Filipino victims of illegal recruitment were repatriated from Hong Kong. The victims arrived in Macau last January 15, 2006 and found out that there is no job vacancy waiting for them. The victims were advised by the Philippine Consulate to return to the Philippines because of lack of documents for further stay in Macau. Macau is implementing its localization program where local residents are given priority in the recruitment, particularly those who are qualified for basic level jobs. Foreign workers are allowed only to fill up shortage occupations in Macau like supervisors in the executive, finance, casino, gaming operations, hotel and restaurant, information technology and marketing departments. Non-residents who are working without valid work permits will be penalized up to 20,000 patacas and will be banned to work in Macau for two years. (POEA) Pinoy Pilots Like medical workers and teachers, Filipino pilots are now joining the exodus of skilled workers leaving their loved ones behind in search for high-paying jobs in foreign lands. The exodus of pilots started when Indian recruiters came to the Philippines offering a salary of US$6,000 to US$8,000 while South Korean recruiters offer a much higher salary of US$12,000 a month. These monetary compensations attract Filipino pilots who reportedly receive around US$ 3,000 a month in local commercial airlines like the Philippine Airlines (PAL) while pilots in the Armed Forces of the Philippines who man old units receive a much lower compensation compared to those connected with commercial airlines. The salaries of Filipino pilots in the local commercial airlines are relatively high here in the Philippines but their educational investment is also very high. One has to spend as much as P2 million to complete a two-year pilot training in a reputable flying school. To make these pilots stay, PAL gave a 10 percent salary increase effective February 1 despite their five-year employment contract to avoid piracy. With the exodus of Filipino pilots, Malacañang said that sound economic management from the top, political resolve and an enterprising people are working wonders for the economy. We shall be relentless and unwavering on this score as we assure that macroeconomic gains will continue to be translated into microeconomic gains. We are all stakeholders in this drive and we need all hands on deck to row the nation forward. (Lani Tupaz / PIA-Biliran) Heaven-Sent Fil-AM Medical Donations Medical mission headed by Van Ong of the Illinois, Michigan Fil-AM medical and surgical group and other foreign visitors are in Davao to conduct a four-day surgical operation (starting Monday Feb 6) at the Davao Medical Center. DMC chief of hospital Dr. Gerry Cunanan said that on top of the free medical and surgical operations for indigent patients, the group also donated a hospital ambulance, medical surgical equipments, anesthesia machines, surgical instruments, medical surgical supplies, brand new aircon units, stuff toys, used clothings for hospital patients and boxes of other equipment that filled the DMC s supply room. Director Cunanan, together with surgical department chief Dr. Abe Jun Versoza, Dr. Manuel Tan and other DMC officials welcomed the surgical group. Today is a blessed day for DMC with all the blessings we received from our friends and visitors from the United States who brought gifts to the Filipino people in Southern Mindanao. Dr. Cunanan said. UPDATES FROM HERE AND ABROAD Upon learning of the informal sector s (squatters) plight, Van Ong family donated additional thousands of dollars for the construction of houses for the poor people who were residing at the compound of DMC but were demolished to pave way for an additional construction undertaken by DMC s expansion program. In his speech, Surgical mission head Van Ong said we have formed the newest nursing FANA organization in the state of Michigan and this is the second year that we have visited Davao to help our Davao constituents. Van Ong, who is a Davaoeno and a first batch nursing graduate (in 1969) of San Pedro Nursing College said their nursing organization is committed to be here every year to conduct similar medical mission purposely to help indigent families in Davao. We wish to share the blessings and success to our fellowmen,. Our medical mission is one way of paying back what is due to the Filipino people, he added. For so long I have been contemplating of retiring in my nursing profession and was thinking about what I am going to do with all the time that I have. I really don t travel as an individual and I thought of having a medical mission and at the same time seeing places, added. He said this was how the mission and the nursing organization was born with his brother, who has been getting in touch with him always in his mind. I have seen the commitment of all our members who are now with me and the commitment of the Davao people here at DMC in helping the people especially the poor. While most of our members are not from the Philippines, we saw the need for medical services and we are here to do that, he said. (Rose B. Palacio / PIA) PDOS OFW Updates Labor and Employment Secretary Patricia A. Sto. Tomas said that the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has taken steps to improve and update the Pre-Departure Orientation Seminars (PDOS) aimed at enabling departing documented overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to understand the culture including the laws, rules and regulations of their countries of destination. Sto. Tomas, who chairs the OWWA board, said that OWWA supervises the registered agencies and organizations which conduct the PDOS. She said that the industry follows the PDOS curriculum designed by OWWA and submits their speakers and discussants to OWWA trainers training. She added that OWWA constantly revises the PDOS curriculum to ensure uniformity of seminar topics and discussions. Also, she said that the agency gives the PDOS providers with updates and advisories on developments in various OFWs destinations, including cases of OFWs who have had brushes with the laws of the host countries, thereby to warning departing OFWs of the consequences they may suffer if they committed violations abroad. The recruitment industry considers the conduct of PDOS a serious requirement and undertaking and they are held jointly liable with the principals in case the OFWs committed violations in the course of their employment overseas. Sto. Tomas said that recruitment agencies strictly require newly-hired OFWs to attend PDOS. The OFWs, she added, are asked to present a PDOS certificate at the airport prior to their departure. The PDOS providers include 303 land and sea-based agencies, 14 non-government organizations, five industry associations and three private organizations which conduct country-specific PDO Seminars. The OWWA conducts PDOS only for name hires and government-placed OFWs since it is impossible for the agency to singly conduct the PDOS in view of the huge volume of OFW deployment, which in 2005, reached almost a million. Sto. Tomas noted that many OFWs who committed offenses abroad were recruited illegally and subsequently failed to attend PDOS and were, thus, ignorant of the laws and regulations of their host countries. She stressed, however, that all OFWs including those who have gone and worked abroad through illegal means and who have had brushes with the laws of the host countries are extended legal assistance onsite as provided for by Republic Act No (DOLE) OFWs in Beirut The Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Beirut is coordinating with the host country s government in providing appropriate assistance to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who are currently under the custody of the Surete General (Immigration) of Lebanon prior to their repatriation to the Philippines, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) today said. Philippine Labor Attache to Beirut Ma. Glenda A. Manalo reported to Labor and Employment Secretary Patricia A. Sto. Tomas and clarified that the 31 OFWs inaccurately reported by media to be languishing in a Beirut jail are actually under the custody of the said Lebanese office and are being assisted by the POLO. Manalo said the Beirut jail where the OFWs have been ostensibly imprisoned as per media reports is in reality the Immigration center where OFWs about to be repatriated from Lebanon to the Philippines pass through or temporarily stay in. She said this is necessary as a last recourse in order for the Lebanese government to summon any abusive employer and compel them to surrender the travel documents, as well as provide for the airfare for the repatriation of an exploited OFW. Manalo said that the POLO, in coordination with the Philippine Embassy in Beirut, is coordinating with the host country s government for this purpose, while at the same time rendering continuous appropriate assistance and conducting regular visits to the victims who may be undocumented OFWs. She added that the POLO in Beirut is also pushing for the adoption of measures to prevent the recurrence of exploitation and abuse on vulnerable migrant Filipino workers.

6 6 February 20-26, 2006 I OFW Guardian ADVICE INFORM, INSPIRE, INVOLVE info@ofwguardian.com 1207 Antel Global Center Doña Julia Vargas, Ortigas Center,Pasig City Tel. No Fax: Editorial Board EDGARDO G. LACSON Chairman JOSE RAMON ALBERT MANUEL AYALA LEONARDA CAMACHO FERDINAND DIAZ Fr. ARNOLD ERAMIZ EMMANUEL MERCADO DANTE TIÑGA, JR. JESUS B. VARELA Publisher JOHANN FREDERICK CABBAB Managing Editor ARTHUR M. CERDEÑA Design Consultant KATRINA BANZON Publishing Assistant NICK BALLESTEROS ROHN ROMULO Contributors SUIEE SUAREZ Contributing Photographer MALEN AUSTERO ANN N. TAMONTE Marketing Services Business ISKO CATIBAYAN Marketing Director GERARD ESTRELLA Overseas Marketing Director MARIANNE MIRANDA Administration FREDERICK CRUZ Credit & Collection REUBEN RAVAGO Technology Advisor G reetings! Hi kamusta po. Ako po si CY ng Las Piñas City. I m 21 years of age at guy po. I just read your website and hanga po ako sa inyo. Actually nag-wowork po ako sa isang call center dito sa atin sa Pilipinas. Ito ang 1st job ko at nagbabalak po ako maging OFW para naman po makatulong sa bahay kse u know pahirap ng pahirap buhay dito sa atin eh. Gusto ko po sana makabili ng bahay at makapagasawa ng meron cyempre papakain. Maliit lang po kase pay ko dito. Kaya po ako nag is just that I want to get tips from you guys in other countries. I m planning to have a masters degree maybe this year. Palagay nyo it will matter if I work abroad? Ano po ba tips sa pagiging OFW at san maganda country na makakamit mga pangarap ko. Hindi naman po ako matalino masipag lang. Sipag at tiyaga ang puhunan ko. Sana mabigyan nyo po ako ng tips o kahit anong information. Balak ko rin mag-apply sa mga agencies. Hope you would reply po, god bless! CY Dear CY, Regarding your plan to take up a Master s degree. If you are asking if this will give you more weight when you apply for a job, then the answer would be dependent on the country, the type of job and school that you will choose to enroll in. Some countries recognize the academic standards of our top universities, others do not. So what I will suggest is that you look for the country that you are planning to go to then check out their policies. Most of the developed countries have websites already, so you can surf through their immigration policies. There are also a list of the labor skills that that specific country is in shortage of. After researching and identifying the country you wish to go to, and you find that one of the skill shortage suits your profile, it is now time to check if the school you wish to enroll in is accredited by the country. Another thing to keep in mind is that although you have the Master s degree, experience still weighs a lot, specifically years of experience for the employer. Not just total work experience but also the number of years in an industry. This is given more weight as foreign employers are not looking to train new hires. Well CY, I am quite confident to say that hard work and patience are all that you need to be a successful OFW. All you need to do is research and a healthy dose of common sense and you will be on your way achieving your dreams. If you need additional info, then please feel free to contact me through my address. Wishing you the best of luck. Fons Mariano For comments, suggestions or concerns please the advice columnist at fonsmariano@gmail.com Q:Gud AM po ser. Hihingi po sana ako ng tulong. May kapatid po ako sa Jeddah, KSA. Apat na buwan pa lang siya dun pero gusto nya nang umuwi. Di nya makaya ang trabaho at matapang ang amo nyang babae. Sinasampal at tinutulak na daw siya. Pwede bang matulungan siya? (sent thru text) A: Magandang araw din naman sa yo. Nalulungkot ako sa sinapit (at marahil ay sinasapit pa rin hanggang ngayon ngunit h wag naman sana) ng iyong kapatid. Ang karanasan n ya ay isang patunay na ang pagta-trabaho sa ibang bansa ay di biro, at sadyang mayroon itong dalang mga tunay na panganib. Isa na dito ay ang magkaroon ng amo na di-makatao ang pag-trato sa kanilang mga empleyado. Ngunit h wag ka ng magalala. Nai-initindihan ng ating pamahalaan ang kalagayan ng karamihan sa ating mga mahal na OFW, kung kaya t ito ay nagtalaga ng mga Philippine Overseas Labor Office ( POLO ) sa iba t-ibang bahagi ng daigdig, kasama na ang Middle East. Kabalikat din ng mga POLO ang Filipino Workers Resource Center ( FWRC ). Ang mga POLO at FWRC ay itinakda upang mabigyan ng proteksyon at kaukulang tulong ang ating mga OFW on-site. Kasama sa mga tulong o serbisyo na binibigay ng POLO at FWRC sa ating mga OFW ay welfare assistance (including the procurement of medical and hospitalization services), custodial and rescue services, at legal counseling and services. Marahil ang pinakamainam na gawin ni Arlene ay, kung maari, dumulog na sa embahada ng Pilipinas sa Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at doon humingi ng tulong (nandoon din ang tanggapan ng POLO at FWRC sa Saudi Arabia). Gaya ng aking nabanggit, maaring mabibigyan ng legal assistance ang iyong kapatid ng FWRC (kung kinakailangang kasuhan ang amo n ya). Minsan ay maari ring kupkopin muna ng FWRC Distribution Partners Philippine Airlines National Bookstore Commission on Filipinos Overseas AWARE Foundation Sanry s Makati Greenbelt Guadalupe Robinsons Galleria Unimart Greenhills Glorietta EVA Air Korean Air Malaysia Airlines Air Philippines Thai Airways Emirates Airlines Becmen Services Exporter Centennial Transmarine, Inc. 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7 YOUR MONEY ang iyong kapatid kung sakaling ayaw na n ya talagang balikan ang kaniyang malupit na amo. Karamihan sa mga kinukupkop ng FWRC-Bahay Kalinga ay ang tinatawag na mga female distressed workers. Maari ring matulungan ng POLO o FWRC ang iyong kapatid sakaling s ya ay kailangan ng bumalik dito sa Pilipinas. Ikaw naman dito sa Pilipinas ay maari ring dumulog sa tanggapan ng Overseas Workers Welfare Administration ( OWWA ) upang doon i-ulat ang kalagayan ng iyong kapatid. Ang OWWA ay matatagpuan sa OWWA Center, F.B. Harrison St. cor. Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Pasay City. Ang telephone number ay Bukas ang OWWA sa lahat ng oras, ano mang araw (24 hours/day, 7 days a week). Kasama mo ang buong staff ng OFW Guardian sa pagdadalangin na nawa y mabigyan ng agad na lunas ang suliraning hinaharap ninyong magkapatid. Renato B. Lopez Jr. Columnist is a Consultant Attorney of the American Bar Association-Asia Law Initiative. He may be reached at , or through at junaba@pldtdsl.net. Q: Good day! I am interested in putting up a business, or possibly franchise, but I am a little short on funds. Aside from using up all my savings, how else can I raise capital for a business? A: The need for more capital often hampers an individual s plan to set up a franchise or his own business. Some may have personal savings to infuse into their new venture, but it is not advisable to divest all of one s savings for this purpose. Paano kung malugi ang negosyo? Magsisimula ka ulit sa wala. Most people source their business funds from the following: Bank loans more and more banks have developed loans specifically geared towards small and medium enterprises (SME). Requirements for a bank loan usually include a business plan, a clean credit history, business and personal financial statements, and collateral, among others. Family and friends it is fortunate if someone in your family or circle of friends can loan you money for a business. February 20-26, 2006 I OFW Guardian An advantage of loaning from family or friends is that the payment scheme and interest rates may be more favorable, if at all, but this arrangement could strain relationships if loans are not paid on time. Mas mahalaga ang pamilya kasya sa pera, kaya t kung mangungutang ka sa pamilya, siguraduhin mong mababayaran mo ito sa tamang panahon. Angel Investors / Venture Capitalists these are seasoned businessmen who may want to join in upcoming ventures that they see promise in. Similar to banks, these people may want to see a business plan to be convinced of your winning business concept. Okey din na humingi ng tulong sa mga venture capitalist dahil maibabahagi nila ang kailang karanasan sa negosyo sa iyo. Government Guaranteed Loans the government s growing support for SMEs has opened up many loan programs for those planning to start their own business or franchise on. One organization that comes to mind is the SB Corporation, which has an array of loans varying in size and term, depending on the type of business. Aside from loans, you can ask like-minded individuals to pool their resources with yours. Humanap ka ng mga ka-sosyo. Ask them to join you in your venture, at their own risk of course. The more people joining the venture, the more spread out the risk becomes. Before approaching anyone for a loan, you should have a clear picture of how each centavo of the loan will be spent. Aside from the start-up costs, what else will you spend on? Consider the day-to-day expenses you will have to shoulder until the revenue from your customers start coming in. Will you need capital for six months? One year? How soon will your income be able to support your operations? If franchising, include monthly fees the franchisor may charge for management, marketing support, etc. Also, make sure you are covered for unexpected expenses or emergencies. The resulting amount is what you should aim for when talking with possible investors. These numbers should be summarized into a financial report. Include how much you have now, how much you need to help you launch and run the venture, how you plan to use it, and finally, how you intend to pay for the loan. For you to be granted a loan, you must satisfy the question foremost in the investor s mind: Why is this a good investment? A good business plan, should be able to answer that by telling them about the following: Business - What is it all about? How it is going to make money? Who will run the business and are they qualified? Competition - Who is your competition? What makes your business stand out in the industry? How do you fare against your competition? Market How big is the demand for your product/services? Does the product have brand recognition? Promotions - What is your marketing plan? How dependent is your sales on marketing / advertising? Overhead - How many employees will you need? Positions, training needed? What equipment will your business need? How much is needed to maintain it? Do you own or rent your place? What are your projected capital requirements for the next five years? Ten years? OFW Hotlines Department of Labor and Employment Tel no Website Department of Foreign Affairs Tel no / Website 7 The answers to all these questions should give your investor a good picture of your plans and enable him to decide whether or not to lend you money. If after you present your plans, the bank or investor turns down your application, ask them why you were declined. Huwag agad mawalan ng pag-asa. Always take setbacks as a chance to learn and improve yourself and your business. This may teach you how to correctly approach the process of securing a loan and will move you a step closer towards getting your funds. Armando O. Bartolome CEO, GMB Franchise Consultants The Entrepreneur s Education column is a public service effort of the Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. (AFFI) and the OFW Guardian. Please your questions to editor@filfranchisers.com Overseas Workers Welfare Administration Tel no / Website National Statistics Office Tel no Website Philippine Overseas Employment Administration Tel no / Website

8 8 February 20-26, 2006 I OFW Guardian ENTERTAINMENT Halatang pinaghandaan talaga ng award-winning actress at singer na si Ara Mina ang launching ng kanyang latest album na AraMinaMovingOn na mula naman sa Sony/BMG Music Entertainment. Malaki ang ipinayat ngayon ni Ara na kung saan muling lumabas ang kanyang kaseksihan. Pinaghandaan ko talaga ang launching na ito, medyo ngarag pa nga ako eh, panimula niya. Siyempre bagong album, kaya dapat ibang Ara Mina naman ang humarap sa inyo. Saka ibig sabihin din nu n, wala na akong problem, talagang naka-move on na ako. Halata naman sa hitsura ko di ba? Sampung revivals at isang original songs ( Kailan Ka Magiging Akin ) na sinulat ni Ogie Alcasid ang laman ng kanyang ikatlong album, na kung saan kasama rin ang duet nila ni Jimmy Bondoc sa awiting What Do We Mean To Each Other. Naitanong namin kay Ara kung alin sa mga kanta kasama sa album ang favorite niya. Siguro yung Paalam Na na carrier single ko. Para kasi yun sa past relationships ko, tapos ever since favorite song ko na noong nasa High School pa lang ako. Tapos yun Somebody para naman sa lalaking mamahalin ko, di ba sa lyrics, I want somebody to share for the rest of my life... Sa ngayon kasi, kung gugustusin ko meron na, pero takot pa ako sa commitment, kaya happy na muna ako sa kabarkada lang. Alam n yo naman siguro na I m going out with Polo (Ravales), with Jimmy and non-showbiz guys. Kaya medyo marami-rami naman ang nanliligaw sa akin ngayon, pero hindi na 18. Si Reggie (Curley) naman hindi na siya nagti-text lately. Hindi ko alam kung nag-give up na siya, baka naman may gilfriend na siya. Saka hindi naman siya consistent na katulad nina Polo at Jimmy na palaging nakikipag-keep in touch. Bakit nga ba niya napili na gawing topic ng kanyang album na ang Moving On? Ang pangit naman yata kung Ara Mina Move On, natatawa pang sagot niya. Mas maganda kasi ang moving on, mas may story. Of course, may connection ito sa life ko, kasi parang naging inspiration sa akin yun past ko. Gusto kong mag-thank you sa mga naging experiences ko dahil nakapag-conceptualize ako ng album. Saka naniniwala ako na lahat naman ng nangyayari sa buhay natin, may purpose si God, eh. Malay natin, suwertihin ako sa album na ito, dahil puro heartaches ang naramdaman ko sa lovelife ko. Gusto ko ring i-share ang album na ito sa mga non-showbiz at mga friends ko na heartbroken, my dedication nga ako sa album na we should cry to laugh again, fall apart to be whole again and get hurt to love again. Just like me you will stand strong ang learn to move on... Kasi totally, naka-move on na talaga ako. Kahit na naka-move on na nga si Ara, may nasusulat pa rin na ginagamit daw niya ang dating kasintahan na si Jomari Yllana, lalo pa nga sa paglabas ng bago niyang album. Naiinis talaga ako sa mga sumusulat na ginagamit ko raw si Jomari, pag-amin niya. Parang kailangan ko pa ba siyang gamitin, eh talaga naman naka-move on na ako. Kumbaga, ang ginagamit ko lang ay yun experience, hindi necessarily na siya yun. Kasi bukod naman sa kanya, meron akong naging non-showbiz boyfriend na ngaging traumatic din ang experience ko, di ba? Pero we re friends na, naka-move on din ako noon, tapos pumasok si Joms, another failure, another move on, sana lang last move on ko na ito. Nakakapagod na kasi, lahat naman siguro ng tao nakaranas na masaktan at maka-move on tulad ko. Happy ba naman siya sa situasyon ni Jomari ngayon? I m happy for him, kasi parang wala nang gulo. May sarili na kasi kaming buhay. Ang wish ko lang sa kanya, sana totoo na pag nagmahal siya ng babae, seryosohin na niya. Kasi he s not getting any younger, kaya kailangan na humanap na siya ng magiging partner niya sa buhay. Si Aiko (Melendez) ikakasal na, tapos ako hinihintay ko na lang kung sino talaga ang para sa akin. Balitang mag-on na talaga sina Jomari at Pops Fernandez, ano ang masasabi niya tungkol dito? Naniniwala ako na nagdi-date sila, ganun lang, pero no comment na ako kung talagang sila na nga. Kasi ang naririnig ko, mag-on na raw sila, pero wala talaga akong alam tungkol sa kanila. No comment talaga ako dyan, pag-iwas pa ni Ara na talagang nakamove on sa paghihiwalay nila ni Jomari. by Rohn Romulo Ara Mina Moving On ONLY IN THE PHILIPPINES Pahinis Festival The municipality of Laua-an launched Pahinis Festival recently in commemoration of its 91st foundation anniversary. Mayor Aser S. Baladjay said that the grand historic affair united Lauan-ons as one people enriching its identity and remembering the historic deeds of those who worked and died for the freedom and independence of today s generation. Laua-an became an independent municipality in January 1915 by virtue of Executive order No. 129 of then Gen. Francis Burton Harrison. It is the 12th municipality of the province during the Filipino-American regime. Located in north-central town of the province, 55 kilometers from the capital town of San Jose, Laua-an is the leading producer of muscovado sugar (brown sugar). Muscovado sugar is a major industry in the municipality with big number of sugar mills exist since the 19th century. Lauaan is also a home of sugar migrant workers in the sugar land of Negros Occidental and other parts of the country. Pahinis Festival derived its significance from the Muscovado sugar as a promising industry in the town of Lauaan. Pahinis is a local term for cleaning and preparing equipment, tools, paraphernalia and materials before the production of brown sugar. It also stages ritual or thanksgiving for a bountiful sugarcane harvest. This year s theme is Paghanduraw kang Nagriligad, Tulay sa Paghiriugyon sa Pag-ugwad (Reminiscing the past, a Bridge for Unity and Progress). The theme goes with the call of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo for Filipino people to unite and move forward as one nation. Thousands of spectators witnessed the historic launching of Pahinis festival with Governor Salvacion Z. Perez as guest of honor. Various activities were conducted such as unveiling of municipal landmark, slideshow of the town s history and profile, launching of municipal theme song, Ati-ati tribe competition and other cultural and sports activities. Pahinis festival is not only reflection of a glorious past but a visualization of a more progressive municipality of Laua-an. (JP Magno, Laua-an / PIA) Raw is War Sports entertainment pinoy fans are in for a special treat when the WWE RAW Live Tour comes to Manila. Wrestling fans will be treated to Wrestling royalty when the WWE RAW s top wrestlers take their act to the Araneta Coliseum on February 24 KAKAIBANG BALITA and 25. Making thrir presence felt will be John Cena, Edge, Mick Foley, Carlito Caribbean Cool, The Big Show, Lita, Trish Stratus, Rob Van Dam, and many more. The WWE last visited the country with 1994 s WWF Manila Mania and 1995 s WWF Mayhem in Manila.

9 February October 20-26, 17-23, I COVER STORY I OFW Guardian TECHNOLOGY 9 When in A thriving Filipino community in many regions of the Middle East gives us a taste of the Filipino Dubai atmosphere even when in foreign lands. the website. Contests and scheduled trips make Dhabi, Bahrain, Cyprus, Dubai, Egypt, Iran, this activity even more fun. Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, and Yemen. Best of all, the Forum is designed for expats in mind so information presented are those that will be needed most by the visitor. by Nick Ballesteros T he Middle East is a popular destination for Filipinos seeking work abroad. However, as a nation with strong Western and Spanish influences, living in the Middle East with its different way of life can prove to be daunting and intimidating. But we are still able to cope and adapt. It is our spirit of solidarity that enables us to endure and like the proverbial bamboo follow where the wind blows. Thankfully, a thriving Filipino community in many regions of the Middle East gives us a taste of the Filipino atmosphere even when in foreign lands. Recentlyreleased movies shot in such countries as Dubai have even spurned our interest in these regions. Here are some sites that will help you connect with our kababayans: ofwzone ( While this U.A.E.-based web portal provides both local and Philippine news, its primary function is to bring news and updates to Filipinos based in Dubai on courses they can avail of for specialized computer courses and photography. Animation, image editing and even Database Programming and Web Development are in the offing. Surprisingly, many of the tutorials are even offered for free! What better way to spend your free time than to learn a new skill which can eventually lead to new opportunities? Incidentally, Ofwzone is tightly integrated with the following sites: Filipino Computer Club ( The Filipino Computer Club is a non-profit, non-political organization under the auspices of the Philippine Embassy and Philippine Consulate General, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Ten (10) years in existence and still going strong, FCC provides free computer education and training. Being a member entitles you to such additional perks as a wider range of computer-centric training courses ranging from basic office applications to the more specialized programming languages. Overseas Pinoy Professional Photographers Society ( If you like taking photos and with the interest of further developing your skills in this field, then Dubai-based OPPPS is the place to go. We love photographs, and OPPPS takes this passion to a higher level by bringing Filipinos together to share in this hobby. Members can avail of workshops and training sessions and have the option of showing off their work in Aguman Kapampangan ( If you are a native of Pampanga and currently based in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, you will be most welcome to join an organization called Aguman Kapampangan. Aguman is composed primarily of people from the Province of Pampanga with the goal of solidarity for the members in keeping abreast of developments in Dubai as well as giving back to their homeland in various forms such as provision of educational materials to deserving schools. And here are some general information sites to help your way around not only in Dubai but in the other parts of the Middle East as well: Allo Middle East Expat Forums ( middle_east_expat_forum/) Forums are a great way to conveniently post messages, follow threads, and view information relevant to you because after completing the registration process and getting verified (usually by ), you can already access their services. The Allo Expat Forums provide not only message-board-like features that enable many people to carry the same conversation albeit not in real time, but it also stores vital information on the country profile, immigration, work permits, housing, entertainment, driving guidelines, and such services as hospital and embassies contact information. This forum site is huge! The Middle East section alone hosts different fora for Abu Go Dubai ( GoDubai is an online information guide geared primarily for tourists. Listings for accommodations, tours, shopping, and dining can be found here. A good place to explore and find time to appreciate the place in the eyes of a visitor. It is likewise prudent to keep abreast of current events so you can make informed decisions about living and working in the Middle East. Online papers such as The Middle East Times ( and BBC News (news.bbc.co.uk, click on the Middle East link at the left bar) chronicle events happening in the region: from current events to business, culture, and information technology.

10 10 February 20-26, 2006 I OFW Guardian YOUR MONEY H Getting Started ere are some simple rules of money management for people who are just starting out in their professional lives. It is important to understand the basic concepts of saving and investing. If you are smart with your money while you are young, chances are you will live to enjoy a peaceful and prosperous retirement. 1. Chose your objectives. You won t be able to achieve every financial goal. Identify your goals clearly and decide which are most important, and why they matter to you. By concentrating your efforts, you have a better chance of achieving what matters most. 2. Focus first on the goals that matter. To accomplish primary goals, you will often need to put equally desirable but less important ones on hold. 3. Put time on your side. The most important ally you have in reaching your goals is time. Money stashed in savings accounts or invested wisely will grow and compound. The more time you have, the more chance you have of success. Age is a big factor. Younger people (who have more time to build their nest egg) can act differently than older ones. 4. Choose carefully. In drawing up your list of goals, you should look for things that will help you feel fi- MONEY BASICS nancially secure, happy or fulfilled. Some of the items that wind up on such lists include building an emergency fund, getting out of debt, and paying the kids tuition. Once you have your list together, you need to rank the items in order of importance. 5. Include family members. If you have a spouse or significant other, make sure he or she is part of the goalsetting process. Children, too, should have some say in goals that affect them. 6. Start now. The longer you wait to identify and begin working toward your goals, the more difficulty you ll have reaching them. 7. Focus on the long-term. Once you have prioritized your list of goals, keep your spending on course. Whenever you make a large payment for anything ask yourself: Is this taking me nearer to my primary goals - or leading me further away from them? If a big expense doesn t get you closer to your goals, try to defer or reduce it. 8. Be prepared for change. Your needs and desires invariably change as you age, so you should probably reexamine your priorities at least every five years. For more money basics, visit our website at CURRENCIES Country Australia Bahrain Canada EMU Hong Kong Japan Korea Saudi Arabia Singapore Switzerland Taiwan UAE UK United States Unit Dollar Dinar Dollar Euro Dollar Yen Won Rial Dollar Franc NTDollar Dirham Pound Dollar Peso Equivalent Equivalent of 1 US$ Equivalent of 1 Euro As of February 15, 2006 Source: BSP Peso-Dollar Rate February 15, 2006 Closing OPEN HIGH SAVE YOUR MONEY LOW SPEND WISELY AVERAGE VOLUME Source: BSP $ M

11 SPORTS AK-47 February 20-26, 2006 I OFW Guardian 11 Quick Stats Name : Andrei Kirilenko Birthdate : February 18, 1981 Hometown : St. Petersburg, Russia Height : 6 9 Weight : 226 lbs. Sport : Basketball Team : Utah Jazz Did You Know Andrei began his basketball career with Spartak St. Petersburg (Russia) in at the age of 15. He was the youngest player ever in the Russian League at age 15. At 18, Andre was also the youngest ever European drafted into the NBA when he was selected by the Utah Jazz 24 th overall in the 1999 draft. Kirilenko is one of only two players to record at least 6 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 6 steals and 6 blocks all in the same game. The other player being former Houston Center Hakeem Olajuwon. Andrei s first year in the NBA coincided with the final years of Jazz legends John Stockton and Karl Malone in Utah. I learned a lot from those two says Andrei. John and Karl were the ultimate professionals. Kirilenko s was nicknamed AK by former Jazz guard Jacque Vaughn. In America, they call everyone by their initials says Andrei. Kirilenko picked the number 47 so that he could be identified with the famous Russian Kalashnikov rifle the AK-47. He loves computer games. They are capable of absorbing me completely says Kirilenko. It even happens that I forget about sleep and food. His favorite game is Diablo but he also likes various simulators of city and park constructions and strategy such as Age of Empire, Warcraft and Starcraft. Kirilenko is married to Russian singer Marina Lapatov. She embarked on a professional career in 2002 when she released her first CD. They have one son, Fedor, pronounced Theodore in English. nally got to see why the Jazz drafted this skinny 6 9 forward. Today, after five NBA seasons, Kirilenko is one of the league s most versatile players and an anchor of a Jazz team looking to restore past glory. Russian Roots Andrei started playing basketball at 7 when noted Russian amateur basketball coach Alexei Vladimirovich Vasiliev noticed the tall youth. It turns out that Andrei was a natural for basketball. In a few years time, Kirilenko became one of the best basketball players of his age. In 1995, he led the St. Petersburg city team to the Russian Championship for boys aged 13 and under. After that, success on the basketball court came easy. On January 18, 1997, Kirilenko played his first game in the Russian Superleague as a O n June 30, 1999, at 18 years, 4 months, and 12 days, Andrei Kirilenko became the youngest European player at the time to be drafted into the NBA when the Utah Jazz selected him with the 24th pick. However, he remained with his Russian Team - CSKA Moscow - for the next two seasons. In 2001, the NBA fiby Vladimir Jones III The team is more important than the player. I ll play any position and do anything the coaches want me to do to help the team win. member of the club Spartak (St Petersburg). In this game, Kirilenko scored just 3 points, but at 15 years old, he became the youngest player in the history of the Superleague. On May 11, 1997, Kirilenko first caught the eye of NBA coaches and scouts when he was recognized as the best player at the Adidas ABC All-Star Camp held in Moscow. A special guest at the camp was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the NBA s all-time scoring leader. Kirilenko won the slam dunk contest which was judged by Abdul-Jabbar himself. Over the next 3 years, Kirilenko continued to improve as a player. He moved to CSKA Moscow and led them to the championship in the 1999 season. He also became a constant and integral member of the Russian National Team. There was no doubt, however, as to what Kirilenko wanted to do. He wanted to play in the NBA. Do Anything Andrei He was drafted by the Utah Jazz in 1999 but didn t play his first NBA game until 2001 (he had to complete his contract with CSK Moscow). For Utah, however, waiting 2 years for Kirilenko to arrive was worth it. In his five years with the Jazz, Kirilenko has displayed a steady and versatile game coaches love. He gets you 15 points and 8 rebounds every game says Jazz Coach Jerry Sloan. Andrei also plays hard, doesn t complain, and does everything for his team. Ever heard of triple threats? Kirilenko is a quadruple or even quintiple threat. He scores, rebounds, passes the ball well, blocks shots, and gets a lot of steals. In fast, Kirilenko has already registered three 5X5 s in his career (recording five each of points, assists, rebounds, blocks, and steals). The only player to record more 5x5s is Hakeem Olajuwon who played 17 years for the Houston Rockets. Kirilenko gives most NBA players headaches with his defense as well as his offense. Washington s Antawn Jamison says: Oh my God, it s so frustrating when he guards you, you don t look at him as being a very a physical player, but he s as long as they come. And he s athletic and quick. Boston Celtic Paul Pierce has similar complaints. He s tough. Just when you think you ve got him, and you think you ve beaten him, with that reach, he s still right there at the rim waiting for you. Then, after all of that, you have to deal with him on the offensive end.

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With or without PRC (10) MIDWIFE 3-5 years exp. as Midwife (3) BEAUTICIAN 2-2 years exp. as all around beautician (3) CUT AND SEW 2-3 years exp. in dressmaking (3) AUTO TRANSMISSION With 5 yrs working exp. (3) AUTOCAD OPTR. 2-3 years experience as Interior Design (4) H.E. OPTR. 2-2 years experience as H.E. Mechanic (5) AUTO MECHANIC 2-3 years exp. as diesel Mechanic (4) BUILDING ELEC. With knowledge in Panel board & Mainframe Electrical Network (4) AIRCON TECHNICIAN With knowledge in Split type & Centralized Aircon (3)INTERIOR DECORATOR/ 2-3 years experience in house designing (wood DESIGNER Parker, gypsum for ceiling, wallpaper etc.) (4) PAINTER 2-3 years in house painting with design like antique type (4) STEELMAN 2-3 years in Steel man in building construction (4) PLUMBER 2-3 years exp.; with knowledge in Plumbing & Pine Fitter (5) COUPLE Must be Muslim; Ex Abroad All interested applicant may report to our office and bring the necessary documents 237-LB NL JAMAL HUMAN RESOURCE INTERNATIONALE 5789 Zobel Roxas Townhomes Zobel Roxas Ave. Palanan Makati City Tel. No / / Fax: Our principals are in URGENT NEEDS Of the following: ALLIED MANPOWER MANAGEMENT PTE LTD. 100 Kim Seng Road #01-03 Kim Seng Plaza SINGAPORE POEA Reg. No (26) DOMESTIC HELPER BIN HABIB GROUP (SERVICES) (ABU DHABI, UAE Accre. Cert No & 4800) POEA Reg. No (50) DOMESTIC HELPER) (13) BABY SITTER CONTACT ASIA PTE LTD. POEA REG., NO Upper Bukit Timah Road # Beauty World Plaza, SINGAPORE (Lic.C G) (28) DOMESTIC HELPER HOME SWEET HOME RECRUITMENT AGENCY 304 Orchard Road $02 73 Lucky plaza Singapore POEA Reg. No (35) DOMESTIC HELPER ACE EMPLOYMENT AGENCY POEA REG. NO Bukit Timah Road #04-05 Bukit Timah Shopping Center, SINGAPORE (Lic. C A) (41) DOMESTIC HELPER T. S. KING MANPOWER SERVICES Suite 6,3rd Floor Badish complex Km 2, Tutong BA 2112, BRUNIE, DARUSSALEM (Reg. # ) (50) DOMESTIC HELPER LEBANESE COMPANY FOR GENERAL SERVICES 1 ST Floor, Zein Centre Bldg. Nazraiiah St., Hreik-Hadi BEIRUT, LEBANON (REG. # ) (120) DOMESTIC HELPER) REQUIREMENTS: Photo Copy of Passport / Age Limit years old UAE (23 to 40 years old S pore Applicants)/ Photocopy of High School Diploma ( for Space) Orig. must be presented / Pictures 2x2 & whole body / Can speak & understand English / at least High School Graduate POEA - Lic 568-LB B ATC HUMAN RESOURCES, INC Elm St. Marcelo Village Paranaque City Tel. Nos.: / Telfax SAEED AL SHAMSI RECRUITMENT SERVICES URGENT NEEDS OF ABU DHABI - UAE COOKS & DRIVERS w at least 5 yrs. EXPERIENCE Apply personally bring; Biodata, NBI cleranrance, Xerox of Passport & 2x2 picture at; 239-LB R HYACINTH PROMOTIONS, INC. No. 120 Maginhawa Street, Teachers Village, Quezon City Tel. Nos: ; ; add: hyacint@nsclub.net In cooperation of our principal in the USA ; CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE (Registration #: ) We invite you to check out our vacancies : NO PLACEMENT FEE NO SURETY BOND REQUIRED Competitive pay & benefits Temporary Housing and Stipend Clinical Orientation Over 350 Hospitals and Facilities available through out USA. 150 REGISTERED NURSES Male / Female. Nursing board Passer. At least 1 year current exp. in 100 or more bed capacity hospitals. CGFNS or IELTS Passer an advantage. 100 PHYSICAL THERAPIST 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. 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 at focus_intl99@yahoo.com to receive a complete list of Requirement, RE- SUME PROTOTYPE / FORMAT & other important readng materials. Pictures: 4 pcs. 2x2 pics white background, 2 pcs. passport size pics & 4 pcs 3R whole body pics. 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 Int l., 1008 Meteropolitan Ave., Makati City 1200 Tel. No. (02) / Mobile No: add: focus_intl99@yahoo.com 164-LB R EMPLOYER ARRIVING BY JANUARY 2006 KING ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL * STAFF NURSES (ALL AREAS) ICU, NICU, PICU, SICU, Cardiac Surgical ICU, OR, Neuro Cardiac ICU, OB/GYNE, NURSERY, PEDIA,ER, CATH. LAB, ANAESTHETISTS, THEATRE, M/S, CT SCAN, MRI TECH. SAITO COLLEGE - Malaysia DR. SOLIMAN FAKEEH HOSPITAL Accre No *NURSES (ALL AREAS) *MIDWIVES *CARDIAC CATH LAB. TECH. * ECHO TECH. (2) Swimming Instructors(M & F) (1) GYM Instructor (1) Tennis Pro WITH SALARY DEDUCTION (All candidates must have at least 3 yrs. exp. in the same fields) NO PLACEMENT FEE for JEDDAH K.S.A. (Acree. No ) CAREER PLANNERS SPECIALISTS INTERNATIONAL, INC. 2/F David Building II, 561 Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City Tel / / / Fax: CP: / address: recruit@pldtdsl.net; manpower@pldtdsl.net Website: POEA LIC. 409-LB R (Should be BS MED TECH Grad, At least 8 yrs. exp.. we are in need of LECTURERS in the field of: GRAPHIC DESIGN - Bachelors degree and 3 yrs. experienced in the related field. MULTIMEDIA DESIGN - Bachelors degree and 3 yrs. experienced in the related field. INTERIOR DESIGN - Bachelors degree and 3 yrs. experienced in the related field. Salary US$670 - US$800 - negoatiable based on their experience and capabilities.

13 February 20-26, 2006 I OFW Guardian Philippine Association of Service Exporters, Inc. Jobs on this page were taken from PASEI members. For manpower pooling only. No fees to be collected. Visit trabahoabroad.com for more job openings. February 20-26, 2006 I OFW Guardian 13 Our Principal, AL GHALIA COMPANY, WLL., a well established business firm in Bahrain known for their chains of Fine Dining Restaurants, Cafes, Beach Resort & Women Spa urgently need the ff: BAKER MALE / FEMALE, yrs old, with knowledge in baking French Bread, Croissants, Danish etc. minimum 2 years experience. PASTRY ARTIST 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.: CV s / 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 164-LB R FOCUS INT L MANPOWER SERVICES 2 / F West Wing, Expocraft Int l., 1008 Meteropolitan Ave., Makati City 1200 Tel. No. (02) / Mobile No: add: focus_intl99@yahoo.com WANTED for JAPAN DANCERS & SINGERS Our Japanese Principals: J-LINE CO. LTD., PLANET INC., RISING STAR CO. LTD., UNIMAC CO. LTD, AND R-CHICK ENTERPRISES CO. LTD. are looking for FEMALE DANCERS AND SINGERS for Japan. Free Training! No Experience Required! With Pleasing Personality Free Transpo. Allowance! Must be 20 to 24 yrs. old Without Managers FOR SINGAPORE 50 DOMESTIC HELPERS VAMSA MANPOWER CONSULTANTS PTE. LTD. (POEA Reg. No ) Applicant must be at least highschool graduate, hardworking & can speak English POEA LIC. 475-LB R CENTURY PROMOTIONS & MANPOWER SERVICES, INC. Rm. 1, 2nd Flr., Bascara Bldg., 469 Quezon Ave., Quezon City Tel. Nos.: / Fax No.: add: centuryprom@hotmail.com PACIFIC LINK HEALTHCARE(PLH), USA We need 1000 NURSES & 100 PHYSICAL THERAPIST IMMIGRANT VISA Experience not Required CGFNS not Required 535-LB R Call or Visit NOW KIMOBO INT L PERSONNEL SERVICES INC. Unit 401 C Pacific Corporate Center 131 west avenue, Quezon City Tel No: (63) / Mobile No.: / / add: kimobo_international@yahoo.com ABU DHABI (OASIS HOSPITAL AL AIN) RADIOGRAPHER TECHNICIAN (X-ray) ULTRASONOGRAPHER FEMALE CLINIC MANAGER MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIANS QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER - dealing with all sorts in hospital. NURSES - all areas w/ at least 2 yrs. continuous hospital recent experience QUALIFICATIONS: Male / Female, Not More Than 45 Yrs. Old, At Least 2 Yrs. Experience In A Reputable Hospital, With Good Command In English CANADA (FINDSTAFF INTERNATIONAL CANADA) ICU NURSES CCU NURSES QUALIFICATIONS: Male / Female, Not More Than 45 Yrs. Old, At Least 2 Yrs. Experience In The Hospital, With Good Command In English QATAR (ACCESS STAFF INTERNATIONAL) NURSES (ALL AREAS) QUALIFICATIONS: Male / Female, Not More Than 45 Yrs. Old, At Least 2 Yrs. Experience In The Hospital, With Good Command In English QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL OF ST. MICHAEL, BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS IS IN NEED OF NURSES 12 CRITICAL CARE NURSES 6 SURGICAL SKILLED NURSES 6 OPHTHALMOLOGY NURSES 6 MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSES QUALIFICATIONS: Male / Female, Not More Than 45 Yrs. Old, At Least 2 Yrs. Experience In The Hospital, With Good Command In English We require all applicants to forward their cv with detailed job descriptions for each employment history. please include copies of their trade certificates/degree or diploma and written references as well as details of their marital status and dependents We only accept online applications! Log on to and apply online. 493-LB R MAGSAYSAY INT L. HUMAN RESOURCES, INC. (formerly Stateside Nursing International Phils., Inc.) 716 MEGA PLAZA, ADB Ave., Ortigas Complex, Pasig City Tel. No.: (632) Telefax: (632) , (63917) add: mihri@pldtdsl.net Website: RUSH JOB HIRING FOR HOTEL WORKERS IN UAE For our Client GLOBAL RECRUITMENT SERVICES Department Category Gender HOUSEKEEPING Housekeeping Supervisor Male FRONT OFFICE Reception Supervisor Male Guest Service Agent Male Telephone Operator Female Guest Relation Officer Female Driver Male F & B Waitress Female Waiter Male Room Service Order Taker Male Head Waiter Male KITCHEN Commis II Male Baker Male Pastry Helper Male HEALTH CLUB Health Club Supervisor Female ENGINEERING Asst. Chief Engineer Male SECRETARIES for GM Secretary Female Accounts Secretary Female OTHER JOB OPENING!!! Sales Executive, Sales Secretary, Electrician, Carpenter, Plumber, Commis I, Pastry Cook, Butcher, Chief Steward, Steward, Supervisor for Coffee Shop, Captain for Coffee Shop, Waiter or Lobby Café, Demi Chef, Chef de Partie, Attendant, Room Attendant, Cleaner for Public Area, Cleaning for Housinng, Cleaning for SPA, SPA Supervisor, SPA Attendant, Guest Service Agent, Night Shift Night Auditor, Shift Leader, Receptionist, Bellboy, F & B Secretary QUALIFICATION: At least 1-2 years of experience. REQUIREMENTS: Submit in 2 sets Resume, NBI, PASSPORT, Diploma, TOR & Employment Cert & 4 pcs 2 x2 recent ID pictures. ROWALD INT L. MANPOWER SERVICES INC. G/F Casa Pennsylavania 1638 Leon Guinto St., Malate Manila Philippines 463-LB R-a Tel No. (02) Fax No.: (02) add: primejobs.mg@gmail.com FOR THE PRESIDENT OF KHOJAH GROUP OF COMPANIES IS IN NEED FOR HIS PALACE ON JEDDAH, KSA THE FOLLOWING: WAITER / WAITRESS SALARY USD $ TO US $ HEAD WAITRESS SALARY $USD TO USD $1, BUTLER SALARY USD $ 1,000 TO USD $ 1, FEMALE MASSEURS SALARY USD $ TO USD $ Applicants should have the following positions: Age from years old/ex-abroad is an advantage With good communication skills / at least 2-3 yrs. exp. Must be very good looking All interested applicants may report with the following: Resume 4 pcs. 2x2 picture 2 whole body picture Employment certificate All interested applicants should apply to: 021-LB UL SARA INT L. MANPOWER SERVICES, INC. Suite 7 Ground Floor Midland Plaza Hotel, M. Adriatico St., Ermita, Manila Tel. No to 22 simsil@sarainternational.com.ph Website: sarainternational.com.ph WANTED 100 NURSES 5 PHYSICAL THERAPISTS FOR NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY, USA Swiftest Sponsorship and Safest Deployment to the USA Immigrant Visa (EB3) / Green Card Sponsorship Full Insurance Coverage Many more Benefits Nurse Requirements: CGFNS or NCLEX, English proficieny exam (IELTS, or TOEFL & TSE) PRC/Board Certificate. PT Requirements: U.S License or NPTE Eligibility or FCCPT credential verification (advantageous and preferred but not required), English proficiency (TOEFL, TWE & TSE), PRC / Board Certificate Principal: United Staffing Registry, Inc. (d/b/a United Home Care) POEA Reg No.: international.staffing@gmail.com 051-LB PL URL: INTERNATIONAL STAFFING REGISTRY, INC. G/Flr, Catalina Bldg., 9 New York St. cor. E. Rodriguez Sr. Ave. Cubao, Quezon City 1111, Metro Manila. Telefax No Mobile PARA SA BANSA NG QATAR DIPLOMAT GROUP W.L.L. - Doha Registration # AUTOCAD DRAFTSMEN(M/F) DUCT FABRICATORS (50) QUANTITY SURVEYORS PLANNING ENGINEERS (M/F) PLUMBERS (30) FEMALE SECRETARIES (23-32 yrs. old, attractive, fluent in English) Darating ang employer para mag-interview AL MUSAIRIE TRADING & CONT. CO. WLL Doha / Kuwait, Reg # CRANE OPRT(30) HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANICS (40) HEAVY EQUIPMENT ELECTRICIANS (40) SAFETY OFFICER CHEMICAL ENGINEER (EXP. IN BILUMINOUS & PETROLUEM PRODUCTS) WHEEL LOADER OPRT(30) DIESEL MECHANICS (30) PETROL MECHANICS (20) HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPRTS (30) AUTO ELECTRICIAN (20) FACTORY MAINTENANCE TECH. PIPE FABRICATOR (PTEROCHEM. OIL & GAS) DENTER/PAINTER (20) QATAR DESIGN CONSORTIUM Doha MECHANICAL ENGINEER SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGR. (EXP. IN CONSULTANCY FIRM) PROJECT MANAGER (PRIMAVERA & MS PROJECT) AUTOCAD OPERATORS SENIOR RESIDENT ENGINEER (LICENSED CIVIL ENGINEER) - Lahat ng aplikante ay kailangan mayroong 3-5 taon na experyensya sa posisyon na kanyang nais aplayan. - Mag-apply agad dala ang mga sumusunod na dukomento: 4 pcs. 2 x2 pic., 2 sets resume, employment & training certificate, NBI, electronic copy of resume (for copying only) at long envelope sa: CENTAUR INT L. MANPOWER SERVICES, INC. POEA Lic 411-LB R Kabalikat ng Manggagawang Pilipino Manila Office: # B Dian St. Cebu Office: 2nd fl, Zosa Building(Eskina) # 933 V. San Isidro, Makati City Rama St. Guadalupe, Cebu City Tel. Nos.(02) / / Tel. No. (32) add: centaurrecruit@mydestiny.net add: centaurrecruit@mydestiny.net centaurprocess@mydestiny.net centaurprocess@mydestiny.net Website: Website: AIR BASE PROJECT (QATAR) Our Principal urgently needs for their airbase project in Qatar (Maytag Aircrafts) highly qualified workers on the following categories: ASST. PROJECT MANAGER min. 2 yrs. exp. in petroleum services operations & documented supervisory exp. in bulk storage or mobile fuel servicing operations. FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS OPTR. (FDSO) exp. in document bulk storage & distribution / Dispensing system inspections; review/interpret/complete supporting petroleum transaction source doc. FUEL LABORATORY TECH. exp. in use of common fuel sampling eqpt., aviation & ground fuel sampling procedures; conducting lab tests pf petroleum products FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM MECHANIC min. 5 yrs. exp. in maint. of fuel distribution system. Perform all mech l, elect l & structural maint. repairs or replacement on all facilities, systems & equip. installed & capable of performing system maintenance as required by Air Force Manual AUTOMATION CLERK, FUEL min. 2 yrs. exp. Fully knowledgeable of manual & automated fuel mgt. & acctg. System such as Fuels Automated Systems (FAS) * FAS Enterprise Server (UDAPS), and Microsoft Office Application QUALIFICATON:Between yrs. old DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Resume with DETAILED job description, Valid Passport, NBI Clearance, Cert. of Employment, 4 pcs. 2x2 colored photo. 529-LB R KRONA INT L. SERVICE SYSTEMS, INC. G/F, SMS Annex Bldg. 213 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City Telephone No Add: krona@kronaphils.com info@kronaphils.com website:

14 14 February 20-26, 2006 Overseas I Placement YOUR MONEY OFW Guardian Association Of The Philippines Jobs on this page were taken from OPAP members. For manpower pooling only. No fees to be collected. Visit trabahoabroad.com for more job openings. February 20-26, 2006 I OFW Guardian The National Titanium Dioxide Co., Ltd. (Cristal) JOB OPPORTUNITIES!!! Ex-Saudi Workers Preferred 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. NATIONAL RANGES COMPANY (Kuwait) IN NEEDS OF THE FOLLOWING PERSONNEL: Actual interview by the FOREIGN PRINCIPAL: 6-10 February 06 OLYMPIC SPORTS SHOOTING SNIPER INTRUCTORS AIRBORNE INSTRUCTORS COMBAT & SPORTS SHOOTING INSTRUCTORS COUNTER HIJACKING INSTRUCTORS MASTER LICENSE/CHIEFMATE LICENSE COUNTER TERRORISTS/CIVIL DISTURBANCES BOMB DISPOSAL INSTRUCTORS ARMOR TANK PERSONNEL RANGE OFFICERS CHIEF ENGINEER LICENSE/2nd ENGINEER LICENSE ARMOR TANK OPERATORS/INSTRUCTORS ABOVE POSITIONS MUST BE; College Level,fluent in English both oral & written,preferably five (5) years of experience in the same field and not more than fifty (45) years old. Interested applicants may submit Two (2) sets of comprehensive Curriculum Vitae with credentials, 2x2 Photo, or send through (word format) to: Our Principal, AL GHALIA COMPANY, WLL., a well established business firm in Bahrain known for their chains of Fine Dining Restaurants, Cafes, Beach Resort & Women Spa urgently need the ff: BAKER MALE / FEMALE, yrs old, with knowledge in making baking French Bread, Croissants, Danish etc. minimum 2 years experience. PASTRY ARTIST Male/Female at least 2 yrs exp. Excellent in ART DECO, good training in the field of baking. Age below 37 yrs.old 409-LB R INTERNATIONAL PROGRESS, INC. 61-E TImog Ave., South Triangle Diliman, Quezon City Tel / / Fax: Fe Salting Cadavona [afredex@pldtdsl.net] Ernie E. Salting [ipiees@ipi.com.ph] / Web Site: LB R INTERNATIONAL PROGRESS, INC. 61-E TImog Ave., South Triangle Diliman, Quezon City Tel / / Fax: Fe Salting Cadavona [afredex@pldtdsl.net] Ernie E. Salting [ipiees@ipi.com.ph] / Web Site: LB R FOCUS INT L MANPOWER SERVICES 2/F West Wing, Expocraft Int l Bldg., 1008 Metropolitan Ave., Makati City T e l. N o.: ( 0 2 ) / 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. 409-LB R INTERNATIONAL PROGRESS, INC. 61-E TImog Ave., South Triangle Diliman, Quezon City Tel / / Fax: Fe Salting Cadavona [afredex@pldtdsl.net] Ernie E. Salting [ipiees@ipi.com.ph] / Web Site: REZAYAT SPARROW ARABIAN CRANE HIRE CO. LTD. (AL KHOBAR, SAUDI ARABIA) H.E. MECHANICS- 21 to 45 years old; Secondary graduate, experienced in the general repairs of mobile/telescopic cranes. Knowledge with repair and maintenance of diesel or gasoline fed engines, hydraulic, transmission and electrical systems. Can speak English. CRANE OPERATORS (TELESCOPIC)- 21 to 45 years old; Secondary graduate, experienced in the general repairs of mobile/telescopic cranes. Ability to operate industrial trucks or tractors equipped with crane booms or other equipment for lifting materials with hitches for pulling trailers. Can speak English. H.E.TECHNICIANS- 21 to 45 years old; Secondary graduate, two years experience as Electrician and repairs of mobile/telescopic cranes. Installs, repairs, or maintains electric energy equipment by performing electrical works. Can speak English. RIGGERS- 21 to 45 years old. Erection of 15 poles a day along the road using pulling engine. Use turning hawk to install pole properly for dressing sling we need to use heavy duty roller and hard hang line,pulling the cross arm, cross brace and insulator for the stringing. Can speak English. LINKSYS IMPEX SDN. BHD. (MALAYSIA) THERAPISTS (SPA) Candidate must know the following massage procedures: Shiatsu, Swedish, Aromatherapy, Thai, and Filipino Therapeutic massage. 409-LB R INTERNATIONAL PROGRESS, INC. 61-E TImog Ave., South Triangle Diliman, Quezon City Tel / / Fax: Fe Salting Cadavona [afredex@pldtdsl.net] Ernie E. Salting [ipiees@ipi.com.ph] / Web Site: URGENTLY NEEDED Prince Abdullah Establishment in KSA Tattoo Girl/ Tattoo Beautician - Female, Presentable - At least 3 to 5 years experience in tattooing - Knowledgeable also in other duties of a beautician Massage Therapist/Beauty Therapist - Female - Knowledgeable in body/beauty treatments Dressmaker Cut & Sew - Well experienced, Presentable Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapist - Female - Licensed Therapist - 5 years experience & up Exercise Teacher - Physical Education teacher/licensed - Well experienced, Can speak English well Male Cook - Knowledgeable in continental/asian dishes - Well experienced Personal Assistant - To work for a Princess - Knowledgeable in care of clothes/fabrics - Well educated/presentable - Can speak well Auto Mechanic/Auto Electrician - All around mechanic/electrician - Knowledgeable in American, European and Japanese cars Pls. contact: 470-LB R AB INTERNATIONAL PLACEMENT Suite 501 AP Bldg.1563 F. Agoncillo St. Cor. Pedro Gil Sts. Malate Mla. abintl@pacific.net.ph Tel No / / Cellphone: Beware of Illegal Recruiters Manpower Pooling Only No Fees To Be Collected 409-LB R NATIONAL RANGES COMPANY (Kuwait) IN NEEDS OF THE FOLLOWING PERSONNEL: Actual interview by the FOREIGN PRINCIPAL: 6-10 February 06 OLYMPIC SPORTS SHOOTING RIFLE SHOOTING RANGE SUPERVISOR - Full knowledge with Olympic Sport Shooting. International Rules and Regulations. Will work as shooting referee. Assist with Rifle Coach Training and Program. In-charge to the entire Rifle Shooting Range. PISTOL SHOOTING RANGE SUPERVISOR - Full knowledge with Olympic Sports Shooting. International Rules and Regulation. Will work as Shooting Referee. Assist with Coach Training and Program. In-charge to the entire Pistol Shooting Range. SHOTGUN SHOOTING RANGE SUPERVISOR - Full knowledge with all Shotgun Shooting Sports. International Rules and Regulation. Will work as Shooting Referee. Assist with Shotgun Coach Training and Program. In-charge to the entire Shotgun Shooting Range. FIRING RANGE TECHNICIANS - Full knowledge to all Shooting Equipment, Electronic and Mechanically Operated. Full knowledge with Shotgun Shooting Programs Rifle Shooting.Can manage technical and mechanical works without supervision. SHOTGUN SHOOTING COACH - Olympic Trap, Double Trap, Olympic Skeet and Sporting. RIFLE OLYMPIC DISCIPLINE COACH - Small Bore Free Rifle Prone, Small Bore Free Rifle 3-Position,Small Bore Standard Rifle, Big Bore Free Rifle, Big Bore Standard Rifle and Running Targets 10m and 50m. PISTOL OLYMPIC DISCIPLINE COACH-Rapid Fire Pistol, Center Fire Pistol, Sport Pistol, Standard Pistol, Free Pistol, Air Pistol, 10m Rapid Air Pistol-Rapid Event and 10m Rapid Air Pistol-Standard Event. INTERNATIONAL PROGRESS, INC. 61-E TImog Ave., South Triangle Diliman, Quezon City Tel / / Fax: Fe Salting Cadavona [afredex@pldtdsl.net] Ernie E. Salting [ipiees@ipi.com.ph] / Web Site: CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE - U.S.A. 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. 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 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 164-LB R FOCUS INT L MANPOWER SERVICES 2/F West Wing, Expocraft Int l Bldg., 1008 Metropolitan Ave., Makati City T e l. N o.: ( 0 2 ) / focus_intl99@yahoo.com URGENTLY NEEDED!!! Al- Ahmed Establishment in Kuwait Mechanical Engineer - 10 years experience in Kuwait in the field of plumbing and Firefighting System Aircon Engineer - 10 years experience in Kuwait in the field of Aircon works Electrical Engineer - 10 years experience in Kuwait in the field of Electrical works Estimation Engineer - For plumbing and firefighting works - 10 years experience in the Gulf countries Quantity Surveyor - For Plumbing and Firefighting System - 10 years experience in Kuwait preferred Diesel Mechanic - For the Maintenance Department - 10 years experience - Gulf experience preferred Electronic Technician - For Fire Alarm System - 10 years experience - Gulf experience preferred Fire fighting System Technician - For the Maintenance Department - 10 years experience - Gulf experience preferred Male Secretary - Knowledge in Microsoft Excel & Word Programs - Gulf experience preferred - 10 years experience 470-LB R AB INTERNATIONAL PLACEMENT Suite 501 AP Bldg.1563 F. Agoncillo St. Cor. Pedro Gil Sts. Malate Mla. abintl@pacific.net.ph Tel No / / Cellphone: Beware of Illegal Recruiters Manpower Pooling Only No Fees To Be Collected

15 YOUR MONEY February 20-26, 2006 I OFW Guardian SPORTS Overseas Placement 15 February 20-26, 2006 I OFW Guardian Association Of The Philippines Jobs on this page were taken from OPAP members. For manpower pooling only. No fees to be collected. Visit trabahoabroad.com for more job openings. 15 ABU DHABI GOLF by SHERATON - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 20 WAITRESS 20 WAITER 15 ORIENTAL CHEF 9 PRO SHOP SUPERVISOR 8 IRRIGATION FOREMAN 10 LIFEGUARD 8 MASON SHERATON HOTEL- BAHRAIN 10 GYM INSTRUCTRESS 10 HEALTH CLUB SUPERVISOR (F) 9 RESTAURANT MANAGER (M) 15 GUEST SERVICE AGENTS (F) 10 HEALTH CLUB SUPERVISOR (F) THOMAS BENETTE - Dubai, UAE 5 ENGINEERS (with experienced in Aluminum Fabricator) 25 FABRICATOR (curtain wall, cladding, doors & windows) 25 ALUMINUM INSTALLER 25 SEALANT APPLICATOR 10 AUTOCAD DRAFTSMAN (curtain wall & cladding detailer) 10 SURVEYOR (total station) experienced in curtain walls & cladding -Applicants must have at least 2-3 years experience for the same position Please apply in person and bring your two sets of Resume, Employment Cetificate, Passport copy, 4 pcs. of 2x2 pictures, 3R Wholebody picture (for Hotel Category only) For more information, please visit our office at Rm. 308 Merchants Bldg.,509 Padre Faura St., Ermita Manila or call us at Telephone Nos / and LB NL CANA PLACEMENT SERVICES Rm. 308 Merchants Bldg.,509 Padre Faura St., Ermita Manila Telephone Nos / and canaplacement@yahoo.com HYUNDAI E&C CO. LTD. DUBAI, UAE - REG. NO: MECHL SUPERVISORS-MORE THAN 7 YRS. EXP. FOR POWER BOILER & OTHER PLANT EQUIPMENT MECHL SUPERVISORS-MORE THAN 7 YRS. EXP. FOR GAS TURBINE & STEAM TURBINE & OTHER PLANT EQPT PIPING SUPERVISORS-MORE THAN 7 YRS. EXP. FOR PIPING WORK MECHL INSPECTORS-MORE THAN 7 YRS. EXP. FOR MECHANICAL WORK INSPECTION PIPING INSPECTORS-MORE THAN 7 YRS. EXP. FOR PIPING INSPECTION WELDING INSPECTORS-MORE THAN 7 YRS. EXP. FOR WELDING QUALITY CONTROL SURVEYORS-MORE THAN 7 YRS. EXP. FOR EQUIPMENT FOUNDATION ANCHOR BOLTS CENTERING PLANT ELECTRICIANS -MORE THAN 7 YRS. EXP. FOR INSTALL & MAINT. OF ELECTRIC POWER FACILITIES PLANT MECHANICS-MORE THAN 7 YRS. EXP. FOR LIGHT EQUIPMENT & TOOLS MAINTENANCE SUCH AS LIGHT VEHICLES, WELDING MACHINE, AIRCON, ELECTRIC TOOLS ETC FOREMEN-MILL WRIGHT- MORE THAN 7 YRS. EXP. & 3 YRS. AS FOREMAN FOR EACH GTS/STG AND HRSG FOREMEN-PIPE FITTER-MORE THAN 7 YRS. EXP. & 3 YRS. AS FOREMAN FOR PIPING WORK FOREMEN-IRON WORKER-MORE THAN 7 YRS. EXP. & 3 YRS. AS F/M FOR BOILER, TANK, STRUCTL STEEL ETC FOREMEN-RIGGER-MORE THAN 7 YRS. EXP. & 3 YRS. AS FOREMAN FOREMEN-SCAFFOLDER-MORE THAN 7 YRS. EXP. & 3 YRS. AS FOREMAN FOREMEN-WELDING-MORE THAN 7 YRS. EXP. & 3 YRS. AS FOREMAN MILL WRIGHTS-MORE THAN 5 YRS. EXP. FOR GTG, STG, PUMP, COMPRESSOR ETC PIPE FITTERS-MORE THAN 5 YRS. EXP. FOR ISO DRAWING INTERPRETATION & PIPING WORK IRON WORKERS-MORE THAN 5 YRS. EXP. FOR BOILER, TANK, STRUCTUAL STEEL RIGGERS-MORE THAN 5 YRS. EXP. FOR HEAVY RIGGING SCAFFOLDERS-MORE THAN 5 YRS. EXP. IN PLANT ARC WELDERS (3F & 4F)-MORE THAN 5 YRS. EXP. IN PLANT ARC WELDERS (3G)-MORE THAN 5 YRS. EXP. IN PLANT TIG WELDERS (6G)-MORE THAN 5 YRS. EXP. IN PLANT CARPENTERS-MORE THAN 5 YRS. EXP. IN PLANT 515-LB R EUREKA Personnel & Management Services, Inc. (Since 1978) 1913 Leon Guinto St., Malate, Manila (Bet. Remedios St. & Quirino Ave.) TEL. NOS / / / / hrd@eureka.com.ph Website: LB R FOR HYUNDAI-NIGERIA(URGENT) Scheduling Engineers QA/QC Engineers Civil Design Engineer Electrical and Industrial Engineer Mechanical Engineer Instrument Engineer Electrcial and Industrial Technician Tig Welders Pipe Fitters Cable Termination/ Electrical Technician FOR EMEQ & THULATHI-QATAR Electrician-Installation Mechanical Tech-Installation Pipefitter FOR JEBEL DHANNA RESORT-ABU DHABI, UAE Telephone Operator Guest Service Agent / Receptionist Pool Attendant / Lifeguard Bellboy Waitress / Waiter Laundry Attendant / Pressman Chiller Technician Sous Chef (Saucier) Barman(knowledge of cocktails) Accounts Payable Clerk FOR MAFRAQ HOTEL-ABU DHABI Laundry and Kitchen Technician Hotel Electrician PROMEX, INC. Rm 216 Auro Vir Bldg., 1695 Evangelista St., cor Lacuna St., Bangkal, Makati City Tel look for IMEE & NELSON prmx@pacific.net.ph / WEBSITE: Beware of illegal recruiters. Manpower Pooling Only. No Fees to be collected URGENTLY NEEDED FOR U.A.E. POEA REGISTRATION NO PRINCIPAL: SEDAR DÉCOR FACTORY LTD. DRAFTSMAN 20 INTERIOR DESIGNER (AUTOCAD/3D MAX) 10 CURTAIN DESIGNERS 20 CIVIL ENGINEERS 05 ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS 05 OFFICE CLERKS (DATA ENCODER) 20 FINISHING CARPENTERS (FURNITURES) 05 ELECTRO MECHANICAL TECHNICIANS 10 MACHINISTS 15 CURTAIN FIXERS 30 UPHOLSTERER 10 REQUIREMENTS: Original passport, 2 X 2 picture (6 pcs. Colored white background in formal/ business attire), Whole body pictures (4 pcs. White background in formal/ business attire, Employment Certificate, School Diploma/transcript of records. Interested applicants may apply at the above address. Employer will be in town to conduct an interview on February 20-24, 2006 SHFIA INTERNATIONAL MANPOWER SERVICES POEA LIC LB R 1780 España cor. R.S. Cristobal St. Sampaloc Manila Tel. No. (02) / GAMA INDUSTRY ARABIA LTD. REG. #: , RIYADH, KSA (HAWIYAH NGL PROJ) CAD DRAFTSMEN (MECHANICAL) COMPUTER OPERATOR PIPE FITTERS PIPING FOREMEN QC CALIBRATION TECHNICIAN QC EQUIPMENT QC LIQ PENETRANT INSPECTORS QC MATERIAL RECEIVING INSPECTOR QC PIPING QC STEEL STRUCTURE INSPECTOR QC WELDING INSPECTORS RIGGERS II SAFETY MANAGERS SAFETY SUPERVISOR SCAFFOLDING ENGINEERS STEEL ERECTION CREW LEADERS STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS TIG WELDERS (STAINLESS STEEL) MATERIAL RECEIVING CREW LEADER PROJ WAREHOUSE MATL RECEIVING ENGRS CAMP BOSS WELDING FOREMEN PIPING ENGINEERS PIPING MANAGERS QC ENGINEERS QC INSULATION QC MANAGERS QC PAINTING INSPECTORS QC RTFI QC STRUCTURAL INSPECTORS RIGGERS I RIGGERS III SAFETY OFFICER SAFETY WARDENS SCAFFOLDING FOREMEN STEEL ERECTION FOREMEN STRUCTURAL FOREMEN APPLICANTS FOR THE ABOVE POSITIONS MUST BE ARAMCO CERTIFIED * 515-LB R EUREKA Personnel & Management Services, Inc. (Since 1978) 1913 Leon Guinto St., Malate, Manila (Bet. Remedios St. & Quirino Ave.) TEL. NOS / / / / hrd@eureka.com.ph Website: FOR SPAZIO 77 Waiter Cooks FOR MARRIOTT QATAR HOTEL-QATAR Housekeeping Manager / Supervisor(urgent) FOR KEMPINSKI JULAI'A HOTEL & RESORT- KUWAIT 513-LB R Front Desk Attendant / Reservationist Telephone Operator Driver(Heavy duty License) Housekeeping Supervisor Housekeeping Attendant Executive Sous Chef Chef de Partie Demi Chef de Partie Commis I Chief Steward Senior Steward Steward Outlet Manager Captain Waitress / Waiter Busboy / Busgirl Lifeguard/ Pool & Beach Attendant Troubleshooter with A/C background Mason PROMEX, INC. Rm 216 Auro Vir Bldg., 1695 Evangelista St., cor Lacuna St., Bangkal, Makati City Tel look for IMEE & NELSON prmx@pacific.net.ph / WEBSITE: Beware of illegal recruiters. Manpower Pooling Only. No Fees to be collected 523-LB R NEEDED WORKERS FOR QATAR QATAR ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO. REG. NO SURVEY CONTROL MANAGERS / CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS (MECH) / CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS (LNG TANKS) / PROPOSALS MANAGERS / MANAGERS (ENG) / MANAGERS (SHUTDOWN) / PROJECT MANAGERS (MECH) / PROJECT MANAGERS (LNG TANKS) / PROJECT QC MANAGERS / CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISORS / SENIOR CONTRACT ENGINEERS / CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATORS / QC WELDING INSPECTORS / HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS / CRANE OPERATORS / ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTATION & CIVIL WORKS / INVENTORY PLANNER - MECH (ROTATING) / INVENTORY PLANNER - MECH (STATIC) / INVENTORY PLANNER - MECH (INSTRUMENTATION) / QC CIVIL INSPECTORS/ENG / CIVIL ENGINEERS / PLANNING ENG (CIVIL) / PLANNING ENG (MECH) / ELECTRICAL ENG / INSTRUMENT ENG / ESTIMATORS / SAFETY OFFICERS / CONSTRUCTION RIGGERS / INSTRUMENT TECH / INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIANS / COOK / SCAFFOLDING FOREMEN / SCAFFOLDERS / MALE NURSES 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. VENTURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS INT L. CORP. Suite 116-A Skyfreight Bldg. N. Aquino Ave. Parañaque City 1700 Tel. No. (632) / Fax No. (632) venture@pldtdsl.net Website: CRAWLER CRANE OPERATORS MILLWRIGHTS BOILER MAKERS STRUCTURAL ERECTORS QC INSPECTORS MECHANICAL QC INSPECTORS PIPING QC INSPECTORS STRUCTURAL QC INSPECTORS CIVIL SAFETY MANAGERS SAFETY WARDEN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS CRAWLER CRANE OPERATORS MILLWRIGHTS BOILER MAKERS GAMA INDUSTRY ARABIA LTD. REG. #: , RIYADH, KSA (SHOAIBA PROJECT) PIPE FITTERS TIG WELDERS STEEL ERECTORS (NATPET PROJECT) STRUCTURAL FOREMEN PIPING FOREMEN PIPING ENGINEERS PIPING CHIEFS PIPE FITTERS PIPING ENGINEERS STEEL ERECTORS STRUCTURAL ERECTORS TIG WELDERS (APPLICANTS FOR THE ABOVE POSITIONS SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST 3-10 YRS. EXP) PLEASE REPORT TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE AT ROOM 102 WITH 2 SETS OF RESUME WITH COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION, 2 PCS. 2X2 ID PICTURES, COMPLETE EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATES, DIPLOMA (TECH L/COLLEGE), TRANSCRIPT OF RECORDS, TRAINING OR SEMINAR CERTIFICATES, COPY OF NOC (NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATES) OR COPY OF FINAL EXIT VISA (FROM YOUR PREVIOUS EMPLOYER IN KSA), 1 LONG BROWN ENVELOPE AND OTHER PERTINENT DOCUMENTS. 515-LB R EUREKA Personnel & Management Services, Inc. (Since 1978) 1913 Leon Guinto St., Malate, Manila (Bet. Remedios St. & Quirino Ave.) TEL. NOS / / / / hrd@eureka.com.ph Website: Please be informed that we need the following positions in Doha, Qatar under Gulf Spring Trading & Services. Mechanic, not more than 45 years old, with knowledge in hydraulic, schwing and putzmeister. Cut & Sew, female, not more than 43 years old, with knowledge in gowns and party dresses. Interior Designer, with maximum 5 years exp. Knowledge in interior design work, shop design, carpentry design, familiar with Auto Cad, 3D max.neon Bender, with experience in neon fabricating. Med. Tech., female, good looking, with at least 2 years experience. Flower Arranger, male, with knowledge in arranging different kinds of fresh and artificial flowers. Beautician, will work as all around, not more than 38 years old. Lady Driver, with Phil. License. No. 384-LB NL GOLDEN FUTURE INTERNATIONAL MANPOWER AGENCY, INC. Rm.214 Gedisco Bldg A. Mabini St. cor Pedro Gil, Ermita Mla. goldenfture1@yahoo.com Tel. No / Fax For manpower pooling only. No fees to be collected. Beware of Illegal recruiter.

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