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New Philippine Driving Rules?

January 31, 2012

Philippine Drivers Hand Book

 

The Philippine Land Transportation Office (LTO) has issued a set of new regulations to control and govern drivers on the roads.

This is to supersede all previous advisories, and is hoped to become the model fo all driving etiquette and behavior on PHL roads. 

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"Iggy" Arroyo's Body To Fly Out Of London Friday

The quiet West London headquarters of the company preparing "Iggy" Arroyo's body for repatriation back to the Philippines at the end of this week  

January 30, 2012

After the tragic death in London of controversial politician Ignacio "Iggy" Arroyo last week, the infighting over his body has been temporarily halted.

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2012 Civil Service Commission Examinations

January 30, 2012

by Carlo Lorenzo J. Datu

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Jan. 30 (PIA) -- Civil Service Commission is now accepting applications for the first Career Service Professional and Sub-professional Paper and Pencil Tests of 2012 which is scheduled on May 27. 

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UK Immigration News & Matters

January 30, 2012

 

Britain is set to change the rules in order to give priority to the "brightest and the best" immigrants who can ‘contribute' under new plans to cut the number of foreigners settling in the UK, the Immigration Minister has said. And other latest news

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British Embassy Pushing "Hearts & Mind" Policy In Southern Philippines Anti-Terror War

 

January 29, 2012

Soldiers and policemen are tasked to protect the communities they serve, striking a delicate balance between getting rid of lawless elements while engaging their communities in a positive way and respecting human rights in all their undertakings.

The former requires them to undergo rigorous combat training while the latter entails a different approach, moving from the old stance of winning the war to the new and far more positive one of winning the peace.   

 
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Housekeeping Assistant, Royal Household, Central London/UK

January 29, 2012

                  

As a Housekeeping Assistant you will join our experienced, professional team and follow our industry renowned, NVQ accredited training programme. 

You must be willing to work away from London for approximately 3 months of the year, travelling at other Royal residences.   [More]



 

MISSING PERSONS: Joan "An-An" Batarao & Ronel Balanong

January 29, 2012



"Name of Missing Persons": Ronel Balanong & Joan "An-An" Batarao


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UK-Filipino Events Jan 2012 Onwards

January 28, 2012

 

Events listings supplied by the Philippine Embassy In London

Events can be listed in Balita Pinoy free of charge 

EMBASSY'S MATRIX OF UPCOMING EVENTS/ADVISORIES/PRESS RELEASES

As of 27 January 2012

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Philippine Overseas Labor Offices Accused Of Overcharging OFW's

January 28, 2012

OFW group calls for return of P13M overcharged by POEA, slams ‘institutionalized mulcting'

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO

MANILA - Migrante International has another bone to pick with the...Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA).

In its 2010 report on the POEA, the auditing institution said the former and its adjunct offices in the various Philippine Overseas Labor Offices (Polo) in 27 countries worldwide used arbitrary rates of exchange in charging the Balik Manggagawa processing fees. In the guidelines of the POEA, the fees were only supposed to amount to P100 ($2.32) or the foreign currency equivalent.  

The Commission on Audit (CoA) recently released its report on the POEA's "Balik Manggagawa Program" and implied that the agency has been overcharging overseas Filipino workers by at least P13 million ($ 302,326 ).

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US Military To Boost Presence In PHL

January 28, 2012

The Philippines says it is considering a U.S. proposal to deploy surveillance planes on its territory to enhance Manila's ability to patrol disputed areas in the South China Sea.

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"Iggy" Arroyo Dies In London

January 26, 2012


Ignacio (Iggy) Tuason Arroyo, Jr. has died in London. The brother in law of former President Gloria Arroyo, he was declared dead earlier today in a very brief statement made by the London Clinic which had been treating him.

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UK IMMIGRATION NEWS: UKBA Changes To English Language Testing Announced

January 24, 2012

English language tests for applications under Tiers 1, 2 and 4 of the points-based system amendments made on how testing bodies are recognized 

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UK Immigration News Round-Up

January 24, 2012

Judge attacks immigration ‘merry-go-round'  after migrant made 16 applications to remain in UK at a cost of £250,000 to taxpayer

A senior judge this week condemned the immigration ‘merry-go-round' that...allowed an asylum seeker to stay in Britain for a decade. The Pakistani national was allowed to make a staggering 16 appeals or new applications despite being rejected at every turn, at an estimated cost to taxpayers of at least £250,000.

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UK IMMIGRATION ADVICE: Non-EU Wife Joining UK Citizen

January 24, 2012

What are the rules regarding a spouse from outside the European Union/EEA joining husband/wife in the UK if the marriage is held abroad? 

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UK Domestic Vacancies

January 23, 2012

Vacancies available: Housekeeping, Carers, Nannies, Cooks, Butler and Gardeners

All the vacancies are with direct employers, applicants will normally be need to have the right to work in the UK.

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MISSING PERSON: Greg Reyes

January 18, 2012

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"Name of Missing Person(s)" is: Greg Reyes

"Full Details For Publication (include all details of missing person and contact details for replying)" is: 51 yrs old, with mental illness, wearing...

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MISSING PERSON: Elizabeth Sta Ana Dionisio

January 18, 2012

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"Name of Missing Person(s)" is: Elizabeth Sta Ana Dionsio

"Full Details For Publication (include all details of missing person and contact details for replying)" is:

Pls Contact 09082993334 Michael...

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Two Years In A US Hospital, Former Newsman Prepares To Fly Home

January 18, 2012

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MHC CO-Executive Directors Grace Valera and Jesse A. Gatchalian with MHC Envoys Carl Abella and Jeannette Calahong visit former Philippine News Agency (PNA) Editor-in-Chief Diosdado Beltran at the Commonweatlh Rehab (used to be Inova's) in Fairfax, VA

After two years stuck in a hospital near Washington DC, Diosdado "Dado" Beltran, 67, a former news editor of the Philippines News Agency who survived a near-fatal stroke while visiting his daughter in the United States two years ago, is flying home on January 19.

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Nanny/Maid Required - Live In, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 17, 2012

Required, experienced Nanny/Maid with good referencies to work in Jeddah,  Saudi Arabia.

Salary negotiable for the right person.

Wife Filipino, two children 4 and 7 years old, husband British.

Accommodation provided

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US Senators Support Philippines In S. China Sea Dispute

January 17, 2012

Four U.S. senators visiting Manila have been discussing the South China Sea territorial dispute and touting their support for the Philippines.

Arizona Senator John McCain reiterated the U.S. stance that...

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FORECLOSED PROPERTIES: UnionBank Luzon Auction 28 Jan 2012

January 16, 2012

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10 % deposit payable in 6 months

UnionBank of the Philippines will conduct another half-day Public Auction of real estate properties on 28 January 2012 (Saturday) at 29th Floor UnionBank, Meralco Avenue corner Onyx Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City at 9:00 AM.

Just bring PhP 20,000 show money (cash or manager's check) to qualify to bid for each property. The sale is on "as is where is" basis.  

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UK IMMIGRATION NEWS: New Fees For Immigration & Asylum Appeals And Other Matters

January 16, 2012

  

On 19 December 2011 the UK government's Ministry of Justice brought in new charges for some asylum, immigration and visa appeals and introduced new procedures for submitting appeals against refusals. Fees of £80 for a ‘paper consideration', a decision made by an Immigration Judge on papers without a hearing, and £140 for a full oral hearing at a tribunal will be applied to appeals against decisions taken on or after 19 December 2011.

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15 Filipinos Heading For New Zealand On ASEAN Scholarship Award

January 15, 2012

The New Zealand Government has awarded 15 postgraduate scholarships to Filipinos under the New Zealand-ASEAN Scholars Awards, with funding from the New Zealand Aid Programme in the Philippines.

The awardees will pursue postgraduate studies (i.e. postgraduate diplomas, master's degrees and doctorates) in a wide range of areas where New Zealand has recognised expertise, including  agriculture, governance and public management, environmental management, and renewable energy.

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300 Filipinos On Capsized Italian Cruise Ship

January 15, 2012

 

300 Filipinos were employed on the Costa Concordia cruise ship which spectacularly capsized off the Italian coast yesterday, 21 of whom are reported to have been injured. So far 3 are confirmed dead, 2 French nationals and a Peruvian crew member.

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Latest UK Domestic Vacancies

January 14, 2012

Vacancies available: Housekeeping, Carers, Nannies, Cooks, Butler and Gardeners

All the vacancies are with direct employers, applicants will normally be need to have the right to work in the UK already - no fees will be charged to employees as this is illegal in the UK

LOOKING FOR DOMESTIC STAFF?

Adverts for job openings are free to direct employers in Balita Pinoy, the UK's Filipino news website

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The Macaraeg Files: She Forged High Court Documents

January 13, 2012

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Demon dentist and fraudster forged High Court documents

Ressie Reyes Macaraeg could get up to seven years in a British jail over one document, albeit a badly forged one

The crucial document is an altered Judicial Review notification issued by the High Court in London which she gave to one of her victims as "proof" that she was actively helping them to get a working visa (the husband was on a student visa with his wife as a dependant).

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Commando Raid Shuts Unilever's Discharge Pipe Into Marikina River

January 12, 2012

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Greenpeace activists seal off a discharge pipe emanating from the Unilever-RFM compound in Pasig City. Photo credit: © Greenpeace/John Novis

Greenpeace's Water Patrol staged a commando-style raid, sealing off a discharge pipe emanating from the Unilever-RFM compound in Pasig City that has been identified in a report, released today, to be discharging various toxic and persistent organic chemicals.  Murky discharge from the pipe directly flows into the Marikina River and onwards to Laguna Lake.

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UNESCO Condemns Killing of Journalists In The Philippines And Syria

January 11, 2012

  

The head of the United Nations agency in charge of defending press freedom condemned today the recent murders of journalists in the Philippines and Syria.

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Canada To Provide More Than PhP 58 Million In Humanitarian Assistance For Flood Vctims Of "Sendong"

January 9, 2012

The Government of Canada is giving more than PhP 53 million (CaD$ 1.25 million) to support relief efforts for flood victims of Tropical Storm "Sendong" (Washi). In addition, the Canadian province of Manitoba is providing PhP 4.3 million (CaD$ 100,000) in assistance.

Hon. Beverley Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, announced that Canada is providing humanitarian assistance to hundreds of thousands affected by the disaster. 

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UK Immigration Matters & News

January 9, 2012

Bangladeshi student wins Article 8 ‘private life' appeal in Upper Tribunal to remain in the UK.

Thousands of foreign students could win the right to settle in Britain once their courses have finished, following a landmark appeal ruling by judges, after successfully claiming that he had made friends and played cricket on Sundays.

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Breitling Wingwalkers Seek New Recruit

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January 9, 2012

The World's only formation wingwalking display team is seeking a new recruit to dance on their wings as they loop through the skies at airshows across Europe!!

The Breitling Wingwalkers have an amazing job opening for a new member to join their team and be trained to become a professional wingwalker.

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Ressie Macaraeg Bankruptcy Info & Registration Form

January 9, 2012

For those who are owed money by Ressie Reyes Macaraeg, they will have to register with the Official Receiver (OR), who administer her while she is bankrupt.

The OR will be will be interested to find who she really owes money to, as well as any assets she has with a view to getting those assets to distribute to the creditors.

As she was made bankrupt 30 Nov 2011, all her financial affairs are subject to control by the OR, which is part of the British government's Insolvency Service.

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Transform Yourself This 2012 With Touch Of Grace

January 9, 2012

For most of us, the new year promises to be a fresh start, the perfect time to improve different aspects of our lives. Many of us have new year's resolutions related to health and fitness--either to lose weight, exercise more, or eat healthier.

While resolutions are well-intentioned, unfortunately most people fail at keeping them. It's not a surprise because such resolutions are viewed as punishment for bad eating, painful and time-consuming obligations, and impossible to sustain for the next 12 months. Thus, more often than not, we fall back to our old habits.

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FORECLOSED PROPERTIES: PNB AUCTIONS IN BAGUIO & DAGUPAN

January 8, 2012

Philippine National Bank (PNB) are holding two auctions of foreclosed properties.

One in Dagupan 7 Feb, and two days later in Baguio on 9 Feb.

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MHC Debunks Study Assailing Competency Of Philippine Nurses In The US

January 5, 2012

By Marivir Montebon

Migrant Heritage Chronicle  Managing Editor

New York -- On several occasions, strangers would ask me if I was a nurse when they realize that I am Filipino.

Of course, I would say no, because I am not. 

If I was perhaps a nurse, these strangers would likely say, you must be big time! 

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MACARAEG MADE BANKRUPT BY FINANCE COMPANY

January 5, 2012

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Playing games with people's lives is something of "fine" art for the demon dentist of Harley Street, Ressie Reyes Macaraeg.

It has now shown to have been taken to a new level with the news just discovered that she was made bankrupt in London at the end of November.

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Vacancies With Amnesty International Philippines

January 3, 2012

The following vacancies are available with Amnesty International Philippines:

A Human Rights Officer,

An Organizational Development Officer, and

An Events Organizer

Amnesty International Philippines is looking for experienced individuals.

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FORECLOSED PROPERTIES: UnionBank Unleash A 2012 Salvo

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January 3, 2012

UnionBank who are in the forefront of aggressive selling of their repossessed properties in the Philippines have opened 2012 with a bang.

As well as holding regular sales of properties, they have now started the new year with an additional set of moves which should appeal greatly, as can be seen in the poster below.

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Live-In Housekeeper/Nanny & Mother's Help, Kent, UK

January 3, 2012

Private Household

"Position Offered" is:  Housekeeper/Nanny AND Mother's Help

"Location Of Position Offered (Town & Country):" is: In the countryside: in Hildenborough, Kent, UK 

Live-In

We are a big (and happy) German family with our four children Louisa, almost 8, Albert, 5 and twins Theo and Sebastian, 3.

Our current lovely Au pair has to return home for personal reasons, so we are looking for a nice person to live with us for at least 18 months, preferably longer, to help us with our busy family life.

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VIDEO NEWS: Justice On Wheels With 8 Buses

January 1, 2012

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In the Philippines, an overburdened court system means that cases can take years to be resolved

There are currently tens of thousands of under-trial prisoners still waiting to see a judge

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New Plot To The Philippines-Japan Migration Story

January 1, 2012

by CARMELITA G. NUQUI and JEREMAIAH M. OPINIANO

Philippines-Japan NGO Partnership (PJP)

JAPAN offers lots of memories -good and bad- to Filipinos, not just its rising sun that is an economic magnet for Filipinos to go there.

There’s former overseas performing artist Maricris Sioson who, exactly 20 years ago, was mysteriously killed by alleged Yakuza elements five months after arriving in Tokyo.

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UK Immigration Matters News Round-Up

January 1, 2012

   

UK Immigration Cap causing little damage to business, CIPD claim  

By Charles Kelly

The limit on working visa immigration introduced this year has caused ‘minor damage' to employers' ability to recruit skilled workers, but the full effects have not been experienced as employers are reluctant to create jobs at present, a new study has found.

However, the findings of this report do not reflect the anecdotal evidence from care industry and catering employers who are finding it difficult to recruit senior carers.

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Typhoon Sendong: Appeal For Clothes, Food & Volunteers

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December 20, 2011

The National Youth Commission is calling on the public to donate canned goods, bottled water, and usable clothes to our flood-stricken countrymen brought about by Typhoon Sendong.

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State Of Calamity Declared As Sendong Death Toll Hits 1,000

December 20, 2011

Philippine President Benigno Aquino declared a state of national calamity on Tuesday, as authorities work to recover the bodies of those killed by flash floods on the southern island of Mindanao

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Typhoon Sendong (Washi) Appeal

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ADVISORY:  "Tabang Sendong Appeal"

The Embassy of the Philippines in London expresses sympathy and condolences to the families of those who were affected by storm Sendong (international name: Washi) that...battered Iligan City and Cagayan de Oro City over the weekend.

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Dual Citizenship Problems Revealed For Filipinos

December 19, 2011

 

The following is important, not just to Filipinos in Ireland, but all OFW's who have or are contemplating having dual citizenship.

It is obvious that Filipinos do not have the same freedom of movement as that of (for example) US, Canadian or EU passport holders. So a lot do take those all-important passports for visa-free travel and other benefits.

The downside could be problems with property ownership, as well as flaws have been spotted in the original legislation drafts, later made law.

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"Butcher" Palparan Foiled As He Tries To Flee PHL

December 19, 2011

   

By RONALYN V. OLEA
Bulatlat.com

MANILA - The mothers of the two missing students of the University of the Philippines (UP) are enraged over the attempt of retired Gen. Jovito Palparan Jr. (above, file photo) to leave the country this morning.

Exactly four days ago, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a resolution implicating Palparan, then commanding officer of the 7th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army and three of his men into the disappearance of UP students Sherlyn Cadapan and Karen Empeño.

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Sendong Total Over 600 Dead With 800 Missing

December 18, 2011

Iligan City & CDO devastated - with videos

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A distraught mother holds her dead baby in her arms

Rescuers searched for more than 800 people missing Sunday after flash floods and landslides killed more than 600 people in the southern Philippines.

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Spoof Arroyo Video Going Viral

A video depicting an imaginary and humorous conversation between former President Arroyo and Chief Justice Corona is looking set to go viral.

The spoof is by "Juana Change", in reality Mae Paner the satirical artist and performer.

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THE MACARAEG FILES: Gladys Canal Appearing In Court

Gladys Canal along with Joanna Bartolabac and Aisah Talip who have set up another "ring" offering visas and jobs

Gladys Canal, Ressie Reyes Macaraeg's right hand woman and recruiter, has been difficult to get hold of lately. A lot of her former "clients" would like to discuss recouping the monies they have paid for non-existent visas.

Well Balita Pinoy can happily say that the elusive Gladys will be appearing in person at a court just north of London, Watford in fact.

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Pinoys In UK & Canada Get Instant Remittance Service

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New kid on the block takes the remittance war direct to Western Union's heart 

Cuts the instant remittance price in half - delivery in 2 minutes

WorldRemit, the leading online money transfer company, has launched a new online money transfer service to the Philippines from the United Kingdom and Canada offering a full range of pay-out options including instant cash pickup, bank deposits to any bank, nationwide door-to-door delivery and transfers to mobile accounts.

It is the instant cash service that will strike fear into Western Union.

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UK Based Pinay Illustrates Book On Insurance Gaffes

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It's not the book to read if you submitted a stupid insurance claim - illustrations by Ma Krystina Reyes

British writers Harriet Prentice and John Morgan have penned a book which is, fortunately for those written about, without their names. As claims are quite often about motor accidents, it would be assumed that a modicum of seriousness and clarity would be used by the claimants. Especially as they are hoping to get money to pay for their expensive metal-bending incidents. Not a bit of it. With nearly a 100 cartoons by Ma Krystina Reyes.

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UK Immigration News Round-Up

Could David Cameron's EU veto spell the end of free movement of Labour rights and mass immigration from Eastern Europe?  

UK Prime Minister David Cameron has effectively vetoed an EU-wide treaty change to deal with the eurozone crisis, as he did not think it was not in Britain's interests

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Asylum Seekers Must Be Returned To Britain With Compensation Says Judge

The High Court has ruled a family of asylum seekers unlawfully detained in a night-time raid and flown to Germany nearly six years ago must be returned to the UK.

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Outstanding Citizen Award For British Woman In Negros

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Hazel Andrea-Stuart, the British Embassy's warden for Negros Occidental, has been honoured for her significant contribution to Philippines tourism.

Since 1998, she has made 50 TV documentary films.

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Belgian Route Via Eurostar Into UK - No Passport Checks

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December 11, 2011

Belgians Blow A Hole In Fortress UK

By Charles Kelly

Want to get into the UK illegally – just hop aboard a Eurostar train at Liile and take an easy ride straight into Central London in two hours. And don’t worry about UK Border Agency passport checks at the port, the extremely helpful Belgian Police will arrest British border staff if they dare to question you.

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UK Domestic Vacancies - Latest List

December 8, 2011

Latest list of domestic job vacancies in the UK, this includes house-keepers, drivers/chauffeurs, carers and nannies.

Because all of the vacancies listed here were placed from within the UK, applicants normally should be eligible to work and stay in the UK

Balita Pinoy provides a huge, diverse audience of Filipinos, mostly living and working abroad and provides one of the easiest ways to target relevant, high quality applicants for your next job opening.

So if you are seeking domestic staff for your home, your business or you are a care home operator, advertize free for staff with Balita Pinoy.

Candidates see and reply to your advert without having to register or log in so it is your advert, your job they concentrate on, potential candidates will then get in touch direct - there is no agency to pay.

With at least 150,000 monthly unique visits, your advert has a great opportunity to be seen by your ideal candidate - if you are looking for Filipino staff.

Adverts for job openings are free to direct employers.

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Abuse Of Filipino Domestic Workers By Diplomats In USA - Demonstration Reveals Extent

December 7, 2011

Labor trafficking victims of diplomats launch campaign in the US

By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO

Bulatlat.com 

MANILA - Last week, domestic workers from various immigrant communities gathered at the Philippine...

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FORECLOSED PROPERTIES: UnionBank 179th Auction Of Luzon Properties 17 December 2011

December 7, 2011

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UnionBank of the Philippines will conduct another half-day Public Auction of real estate properties on 17 December 2011 (Saturday) at 29th Floor UnionBank Plaza, Meralco Avenue...

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UK Minister Of State Returns To Manila

December 6, 2011

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Jeremy Browne MP, Minister of State of the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (above making his speech) was in the country for the second time Monday (5 December) to...

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Journalist Priest To Get Presidential Honor

December 5, 2011

Rev. Eduardo C. Vasquez Jr. O.M.I., a priest of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, was recently named by the US Embassy in Manila as one of the two recipients to be honored...[More]

BPI Honors Outstanding Overseas Filipino Kids

December 5, 2011

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) honoured 10 outstanding children of OFWs in the recently concluded Awarding Ceremony of the 2011 Search for the Ten Outstanding Expat Pinoy Children...[More]

Tier 4 Students: JWCI Steps Into Row Over "Bogus" Colleges

December 4, 2011

Finally one of the main migrant groups are taking up the cases of thousands of Tier 4 students who have been left stranded like refugees in a war zone during the...

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THE MACARAEG FILES: Ledger Exposes Extent Of The Fraud

December 4, 2011

The long running saga of the visa fraud perpetuated by "Dr" Ressie Reyes Macaraeg took on a new twist when a ledger surfaced last week.

 

The ledger shows payments...

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SAIPAN OFW's: Free Health Screening December 4th

December 2, 2011

The Philippine Consulate General in Saipan has announced a Free Health Screening Program for OFW's. This is for Sunday 4th December 2011 at the ground floor of the Maraianas Business Plaza...

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London Simbang Gabi Mass Schedules 2011

November 30, 2011

A Simbang Gabi is a nine-day Roman Catholic ritual novena performed in the Philippines which starts from December 16 and ends on December 24. Simbang Gabi, which translates to Evening...

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SEAFARERS NEWS: Major Row Develops Between Faroe Islands & Maritime Union

November 30, 2011

A major row has broken out between one of the world's smallest maritime nations and the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) who are a major maritime trade union.

The row...

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UKBA Loses Major Legal Fight Over Removal Of Migrants From Britain

November 30, 2011

The United Kingdom Border Agency (UKBA) last week lost a landmark case in the Appeal Court regarding removal (deportation) of migrants from the UK.  

The Migrants are denied the right...

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UK Immigration News

November 30, 2011

A round up of news and information regarding immigration matters concerning the United Kingdom.

Presented weekly, this compiles important features and news items as well as any British government/UKBA changes...

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RECIPES: Shrimp Scampi

Do you like seafood? How about trying this quick and easy Shrimp Scampi Recipe? With video

I like this recipe because it is simple to prepare and the outcome is...

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Free Immigration Advice Service

Balita Pinoy has teamed up with some immigration lawyers and immigration experts to start a free advice service.

For those who have queries on procedures and immigration problems, just fill out the form and one of our experts will come back with an answer.

This advice service will essentially be that of an "Agony Aunt" column. The questions and answers will be published in Balita Pinoy. Individual advice will not be given as this a free public service. People submitting questions will not be publicly identified.

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Finally! A Makati hotel that won't cost you an arm & a leg.

The promise of a 24h Apartment-Hotel is simple and straightforward -Guaranteed 24 hours stay from check-in time.

For early morning arrivals, this means no more waiting for the standard 2pm check-in time or worrying about the 12 noon check-out and be charged for extension of stay.

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