Topic: chinese-nationals

Government vows to run after illegal POGO recruiters

Government vows to run after illegal POGO recruiters

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 09 05:25 PM

Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo assured China that the Philippines would go after illegal recruiters as he urged Chinese nationals allegedly experiencing poor working conditions in Manila to file complaints. Read more »

Esperon: Influx of Chinese tourists in PH a security risk

Esperon: Influx of Chinese tourists in PH a security risk

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 31 05:38 PM

The Philippines' National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon is sounding the alarm over the influx of Chinese tourists in the country. He calls their presence in the country a 'security risk' due to questionable documentation and behavior. Read more »

Labor chief seeks wider authority over foreign workers

Labor chief seeks wider authority over foreign workers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 02 12:31 PM

The labor department should have the power to raise fines for illegal workers to P100,000 from P10,000 and cancel or suspend the franchise of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators or POGOs that employ foreign nationals without an Alien Employment Permits. Read more »

Gov't tightens work permit rules for foreigners

Gov't tightens work permit rules for foreigners

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 01 03:18 PM

Aside from the agreement to update the rules for the issuance of work permit, the BI will also include proof that the foreign nationals have paid their taxes as a requirement, Immigration commissioner Jaime Morente said in a statement.  Read more »

Senate probes Chinese workers influx

Senate probes Chinese workers influx

Mike Alquinto, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 22 12:33 AM

Senators Joel Villanueva and Nancy Binay react during a public hearing on the influx of Chinese nationals in the Philippines held at the Philippine Senate on Thursday. Read more »

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