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DOLE eyes Russia as new OFW destination
DOLE eyes Russia as new OFW destination
ABS-CBN News
Published Dec 06, 2016 01:22 PM PHT
MANILA - The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is eyeing Russia as an alternative destination for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) amid a decline in Middle East's job requirements due to falling oil prices.
MANILA - The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is eyeing Russia as an alternative destination for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) amid a decline in Middle East's job requirements due to falling oil prices.
Russia has a huge demand for professionals, house helpers and construction workers, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello said.
Russia has a huge demand for professionals, house helpers and construction workers, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello said.
Bello said he has urged President Rodrigo Duterte to endorse OFW workers to Moscow when he meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin next year.
Bello said he has urged President Rodrigo Duterte to endorse OFW workers to Moscow when he meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin next year.
There are currently some 4,000 OFWs in Russia's construction, household service and hotel industries.
There are currently some 4,000 OFWs in Russia's construction, household service and hotel industries.
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-- Report from Dennis Datu, DZMM
-- Report from Dennis Datu, DZMM
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