New Philippine Driving Rules?
31 Jan 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...
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The Evolution Of Golf
31 Jan 2012
Evolution happens in all parts of nature, humans have evolved from Homo Erectus.
Birds have evolved from the dinosaurs.
Similarly, golf has evolved, with new terms coming into usage daily.
Golf is not just stuck in eagles and birdies land....
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Murder On The Links
31 Jan 2012
The Price of Honesty !
A foursome of men is waiting at the men's tee-box while a foursome of women is starting from the ladies' tee-box.
The ladies are taking their time.
When the fourth lady goes to hit her...
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"Iggy" Arroyo's Body To Fly Out Of London Friday
30 Jan 2012
After the tragic death in London of controversial politician Ignacio "Iggy" Arroyo last week, the infighting over his body has been temporarily halted.
After some intervention and mediation by the Philippine embassy in London, the body is being embalmed and...
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UK Immigration News & Matters
30 Jan 2012
2012 Civil Service Commission Examinations
30 Jan 2012
by Carlo Lorenzo J. Datu
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Jan. 30 (PIA) -- Civil Service Commission (CSC) Regional Office 3 is now accepting applications for the first Career Service Professional and Sub-professional Paper and Pencil Tests of 2012 which...
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British Embassy Pushing "Hearts & Mind" Policy In Southern Philippines Anti-Terror War
29 Jan 2012
The Prejudiced Golf Club
29 Jan 2012
Wit of the Scots
An elderly Scottish Jew has decided to take it a little easier and take up golf.
So, he puts his name down at the local club.
After a week, he receives a message that his application...
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Signs By & For Idiots
29 Jan 2012
Signs can be annoying sometimes.
On the side of roads, in towns and outside buildings.
Supposed to be for information, they can often look completely stupid.
Here's a selection of a few of the most inane.
Have You Been...
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Housekeeping Couple, Parma, Northern Italy
29 Jan 2012
Fantastic job for a couple in Northern Italy:
We are looking for an experienced couple to work alongside other members of staff in a formal family residence in Parma.
Main duties will be housekeeping and house man.
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Housekeeping Assistant, Royal Household, Central London/UK
29 Jan 2012
As a Housekeeping Assistant you will join our experienced, professional team and follow our industry renowned, NVQ accredited training programme.
Ideally you...
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MISSING PERSONS: Joan "An-An" Batarao
29 Jan 2012
"Name of Missing Person(s)" Joan "An-An" Batarao
"Full Details For Publication (include all details of missing person and contact details for replying)" is:
Dark complexion with curly hair. looks like mikaela, the girl extra from the television show...
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MISSING PERSON: Ronel Balanong
29 Jan 2012
"Name of Missing Person(s)" is: Ronel Balanong
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"Full Details For Publication (include all details of missing person and contact details for replying)" is:
I don't know if this message will reach the persons who can help us, my...
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UK-Filipino Events Jan 2012 Onwards
28 Jan 2012
Events listings supplied by the Philippine Embassy In London
Events can be listed in Balita Pinoy free of charge - link below
EMBASSY'S MATRIX OF UPCOMING EVENTS/ADVISORIES/PRESS RELEASES
As of 27 January 2012
Events Listing Form
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Philippine Overseas Labor Offices Accused Of Overcharging OFW's
28 Jan 2012
OFW group calls for return of P13M overcharged by POEA, slams ‘institutionalized mulcting’
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
Bulatlat.com
MANILA - Migrante International has another bone to pick with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA).
The Commission on Audit (CoA)...
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US Military To Boost Presence In PHL
28 Jan 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.
That position was put forward Friday by Philippine Defense Secretary Voltaire...
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"Iggy" Arroyo Dies In London
26 Jan 2012
UK IMMIGRATION NEWS: UKBA Changes To English Language Testing Announced
24 Jan 2012
English language tests for applications under Tiers 1, 2 and 4 of the points-based system
The United Kingdom Borders Agency (UKBA) have made some changes to the rules governing ther testing of foreigners in their English language skills. The brief...
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UK Immigration News Round-Up
24 Jan 2012
UK IMMIGRATION ADVICE: Non-EU Wife Joining UK Citizen
24 Jan 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?
QUESTION: My wife is a Filipina, I am British and we have a baby who was registered...
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UK Domestic Vacancies
23 Jan 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...
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US Citizenship For Military Personnel & Family Members
19 Jan 2012
Coming To Work In Ireland - Information
19 Jan 2012
Fees For Naturalization & Citizenship Introduced In Ireland
19 Jan 2012
New Fees For Appeals On Immigration & Asylum In The UK
19 Jan 2012
From 19 December 2011 the UK government's Ministry of Justice is introducing new fees for some asylum and immigration appeals, and changing the way customers can submit their appeals.
This new policy reflects the government's view that users of the...
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MISSING PERSON: Greg Reyes
18 Jan 2012
"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 white t-shirt & maong shorts Pls contact : 046-4722100 /...
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MISSING PERSON: Elizabeth Sta Ana Dionisio
18 Jan 2012
"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 Dionisio 02 2851763 Maricris Bulatao Palatandaan: medyo maputi, matangos ang...
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Free Immigration Advice Service
17 Jan 2012
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 below and one of our experts will...
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UK IMMIGRATION NEWS: New Fees For Immigration & Asylum Appeals And Other Matters
16 Jan 2012
Transform Yourself This 2012 With Touch Of Grace
9 Jan 2012
Live-In Carer, Hampstead, London, UK
6 Jan 2012
EXPERIENCED FULL-TIME LIVE-IN CARER required for active elderly couple.
Excellent accommodation in flat in Hampstead Heath area.
Driving licence, reference and relevant working papers essential.
Starting salary £550 pw net. The carer will work alongside the live-in housekeeper.
Email CV: ...
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MHC Debunks Study Assailing Competency Of Philippine Nurses In The US
5 Jan 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....
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Vacancies With Amnesty International Philippines
3 Jan 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 for the following positions:
Have You Been Affected? Click Here...
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FORECLOSED PROPERTIES: UnionBank Unleash A 2012 Salvo
3 Jan 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...
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Live-In Housekeeper/Nanny & Mother's Help, Kent, UK
3 Jan 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,...
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VIDEO NEWS: Justice On Wheels With 8 Buses
1 Jan 2012
New Plot To The Philippines-Japan Migration Story
1 Jan 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...
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UK Immigration Matters News Round-Up
1 Jan 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...
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