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The Power of Pinoys Video Contest
Date Posted: 11/4/2019
Magandang buhay mga Kabayan natin sa abroad! We want to reward you! Ikon Solutions Asia Inc. is hosting “The Power of Pinoys Video Contest” celebrating all Pinoy OFW’s for your courage and hard work by giving you a chance to win a FREE ROUND TRIP AIR TICKET from the country you are working in and... Read More
Reminders on How to Avoid Illegal Recruitment
Date Posted: 05/23/2019
Here are a few reminders on how to avoid illegal recruitment:... Read More
2019 Philippine Holidays
Date Posted: 01/18/2019
Sharing this year’s Philippines holiday list so you can plan your walk-in applications to Ikon (Manila, Cebu and Davao) offices. MANILA 8th Floor, Algo Center 162 LP Leviste Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City 1227 POEA License No.: POEA-001-LB-010417-R CEBU 2nd Floor, RKD Building, A.S. Fortuna Street, Banilad Mandaue City, Cebu, 6014 Branch Authority No.: 17-21-16... Read More
New POEA Requirement for All Applicants
Date Posted: 05/25/2018
Important Announcement: The e-Registration is POEA’s online registration facility on the net. All aspiring OFWs are required to register at https://eservices.poea.gov.ph/eRegistration/Register Requirements: – Must have a working personal email account. – Must have a valid Philippine passport. – Must be at least 18 years old. For further inquiries and more information, you may contact POEA... Read More
Celebrating Women’s Month for OFWs in Macau
Date Posted: 05/16/2018
In celebration of Women’s Month in March, POLO Macau, the Philippine Consulate General and the Filcom in Macau honoured Filipino OFW women working in Macau. This year’s event was themed “Filipino Women Expanding Influence and Leading Change” – recognizing empowered women who are making an impact on their workplaces, communities and society. 3 award categories... Read More
Ikon Data Privacy Policy
Date Posted: 04/23/2018
Ikon is committed to ensuring compliance with the international standards set for data protection and safeguarding the fundamental human right of every individual to privacy. This privacy policy outlines how Ikon Solutions Asia, Inc. (“Ikon”) uses and protects any personal information, including sensitive personal information as defined in the Data Privacy Act of 2012, that... Read More
DOLE suspends OFW deployment to Kuwait
Date Posted: 01/20/2018
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 20) — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) ordered on Friday the immediate suspension of the deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Kuwait. In Administrative Order No. 25, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III directed the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration to stop the processing and issuance of overseas employment... Read More
Overseas Filipino Bank launched
Date Posted: 01/19/2018
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte led Thursday’s launching of the Overseas Filipino Bank, which aims to cater to the needs of the millions of overseas Filipino workers. “I’m happy now that I have made my promise to you my kababayan overseas Filipino workers,” President Duterte said his speech at the launching at the Liwasang... Read More
OFWs, PWDs, senior citizens, di kailangang pumila sa pagkuha ng passport
Date Posted: 01/10/2018
Nilinaw ng Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) na di na kinakailangang mag-set pa ng appointment ang mga overseas Filipino workers, person with disability at senior citizen para lamang makapag-apply ng kanilang mga pasaporte. “Ang mga OFW walang kailangang appointment,” ito ang tugon ni DFA Assistant Secretary Frank Cimafranca ng Office of Consular Affairs, Miyerkoles ng... Read More
NGO bares online scheme collecting $10 per OFW
Date Posted: 01/8/2018
Department of Health (DOH)-accredited clinics and recruitment agencies were warned against an online medical registration scheme that imposes a $10-fee online registration fee for every Middle East-bound OFW applicant. Susan Ople, head of the Blas F. Ople Policy Center, said in a statement that no one in the Philippines was consulted of the multi-million scheme... Read More