| COUNTRY PROFILE
Geographic Profile |
| Location |
Southwest of the Philippines (3 hours & 15 minutes by air)
An island situated between the countries Malaysia and Indonesia |
| Total land area |
685.4 sq km. |
| Climate |
2 Seasons (rainy and summer) |
| The Singaporean |
| Population |
4,608,595 (2003 estimate) |
| Language |
Malay, Mandarin Chinese, Tamil and English |
| Mode of Dressing |
Western Clothing |
| Religion |
Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Christianity and Hinduism |
| The Economy |
One of the economic “tigers” of Asia
Highly export-oriented diversified into extensive local manufacturing, capital-intensive light industry and financial services. |
| National currency: Singapore Dollars (SGD) |
| 1USD |
= 1.71281 SGD |
| 1SGD |
= 32.8625 PHP (as of March 15, 2004) |
| The Singapore Government |
Republican Constitution
President S R Nathan
Head of State
Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong
Head of Government |
| Transportation System |
| Taxis, buses, trains are available for inland transfers Philippine Airlines and Singapore Airlines fly daily direct from Manila to Singapore (Changi Airport) at least 2x a day. Direct Flight to Changi Airport via Davao Airport. |
| Communication System |
| Public Phones, cellular phones, Internet are very accessible |
IDD Country Access Codes:
105- 65 - SingTel
101- 05- 880 – Starhub |
Filipinos in Taiwan work as:
Medical Workers
IT Professionals
Household Workers
Construction Workers
Salary Rate: US$ 200-US$ 1,000
Modes of Recruitment
Hiring through Philippine Licensed Recruitment Agencies
Name Hiring (Worker sought employment on his own)
Processing Cost For Agency Hire
Placement Fee |
One Month Salary |
Processing Fees |
POEA |
USD |
200 |
OWWA Membership Contribution USD25/ |
PHP |
1,275 |
OWWA Medicare Premium |
PHP |
900 |
Documentation Cost |
Visa/Work Permit |
PHP |
3,600 |
| Medical Examination |
PHP |
2,730 |
Miscellaneous (Passport, NBI clearance, PDOS, notaries, pictures, authentication, etc.) |
PHP |
1,000 |
Airfare (USD 250) |
PHP |
14,000 |
TOTAL |
PHP |
23,705+ |
XR: 1USD=56.00 PHP |
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Processing Cost For Name Hire
Processing Fees |
POEA |
USD |
100 |
OWWA Membership Contribution USD25/ |
PHP |
1,275 |
OWWA Medicare Premium |
PHP |
900 |
Documentation Cost |
Visa |
PHP |
3,600 |
| Medical Examination |
PHP |
2,730 |
Miscellaneous (Passport, NBI clearance, PDOS, notaries, pictures, authentication, etc.) |
PHP |
1,000 |
Airfare (USD 250) |
PHP |
14,000 |
TOTAL |
PHP |
23,605+ |
XR: 1USD=56.00 PHP |
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APPLYING FOR A JOB
DOCUMENTS TO PREPARE:
- Resume / Bio-data
- School Credentials & Transcript of Records
(High School and/or College Diploma authenticated by DECS or CHED)
- Employment Certificate/s
- Birth Certificate
(Authenticated by the National Statistics Office)
- Passport
- NBI Clearance
- 2 passport size pictures
Procedure for Agency Hire
- Verify with POEA license and job order of the agency (Hotline: 722-1144/55)
- Apply and Submit credentials to the agency
- (if selected) Undergo Medical Examination in a DOH accredited clinic- 3days
- (while waiting for visa) Attend PDOS with an accredited Provider -1 day
- Obtain e-Receipt & e-Card
Procedure for Name Hire
- Submit documents to the Name-Hire Processing Center for Evaluation (2 hours)
- Evaluation Requirements
- Verified Employment Contract
- Work Permit / Visa
- Passport
- 2 Passport size picture
- Payment for Fees
- Undergo Medical Examination with a DOH accredited clinic (3 days)
- Attend POEA-PDOS (1 day)
- Pay Necessary Fees at the POEA/OWWA Cashier
- Obtain e-Receipt & e-Card
e-Card
Multi-purpose car
Proof of OWWA Membership
ATM card for remittance purpose
e-Receipt
Exit Permit
Proof of payment (POEA Processing Fee, OWWA Membership Contribution & Medicare Coverage)
Travel Tax & Airport Terminal Fee Exemption
Where to obtain visa
EMBASSY OF SINGAPORE in the Philippines
35th Floor, The Enterprise Center 6766 Ayala, Makati, Philippines
LIVING & WORKING IN SINGAPORE
New Labor Developments for Professionals
S-Pass work permits will be issued to foreign skilled workers effective 01 July 2004
To qualify for the S-Pass:
- Minimum monthly basic salary of S$ 1,800
- Diploma or technical qualification
- Work experience, skills and job type will also be considered (occupations like nurses, physiotherapist, computer programmers, laboratory technicians & aerospace tech.)
New Labor Developments for Household Workers (HHW)
- New HHWs are required to attend a safety awareness course conducted by the National Safety Council as a prerequisite for the issuance of work permit
- Employer pays S$ 20 for the seminar
- Employer is required to attend an orientation course on maid welfare and penalties for abuse
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- 48 hours workweek
- Sick leave benefit not exceeding 30 days in 1 year
- Total period of employment should not exceed 6 years.
- Guaranteed minimum wage of USD 200
COMMON PROBLEMS
- Maltreatment and abuses
- Delayed / Non-payment of Salary
- Excessive Placement Fees
- Contract Violations
- Language Barrier
REMINDERS
- It is illegal for employer to keep the workers passport and money.
- Have your original copy of your marriage contract and birth certificate of children for tax exemption
- Worker cannot change employer or job without the approval of Council of Labor Affairs
- Respect tradition, customs, and practices are strictly observed all Singaporean laws and regulations
- Open a savings account in the Philippines for remittance purposes.
SOURCE: www.poea.gov.ph |
