UK IMMIGRATION: Concise News Round-Up No 1
20 Jun 2013
UK IMMIGRATION: Changes Introduced To Sponsorship Management System
20 Jun 2013
Contributed by Kingsley Napley
All sponsors
Tier 2 and Tier 5 sponsors
Author: Ilda De Sousa
The Home Office has announced plans to introduce a wide range of improvements to its IT systems, including the sponsorship management system. These enhancements are due to come into effect on July 1 2013....
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UK IMMIGRATION: Spouse Visa To Indefinite Leave To Remain
19 Jun 2013
UK Spouse Visa as a route to indefinite leave to remain - immigration solicitors comment on the increasing complexity of the rules
Indefinite leave to remain is permission for a migrant to remain in the UK permanently without restrictions. Helena Sheizon, immigration lawyer from Kadmos Consultants, comments on the increasing...
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Middle East Embassies Rocked Over "Sex-For-Fly" Prostitution Scandal
19 Jun 2013
Major OFW sex scandal shakes DFA
Claims of distressed Pinays being forced into prostitution by embassy officials in 3 Middle East countries
Walden Bellow, Akbayan Representative and Chairman of the Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs who has revealed the "sex-for-fly" scandal
Philippine Overseas Labor Office (Polo) staff in Kuwait...
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Cambridge Pinay Loan Shark Trial, One Guilty, One Freed
18 Jun 2013
Filipina nurse exposed over violent threats to victims
Told victims to use funeral money to repay illegal loans and promised to rub one victims face in the concrete
Judge Gareth Hawkesworth at Cambridge Crown Court said Mallari was causing fear and anxiety to victims families
A 46...
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One Love Abra Concert In London 22 June
17 Jun 2013
Long Island Man's Volvo P1800 To Hit 3 Million Miles
17 Jun 2013
In a journey that has lasted nearly half a century, spanned the globe and elicited awe from generations of car lovers, Long Island's Irv Gordon has a phenomenal achievement in his sight: driving 3,000,000 miles in the same car - a shiny, red 1966 Volvo P1800.
When he drove...
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Young Pinay Promoted To US Army Company Commander
16 Jun 2013
Captain B. Lindsey will assume the post as the Company Commander of Intelligence & Sustainment for the US Army 25th Infantry Division. She took on the position in a Change of Command Ceremony on June 6, 2013 at General's Field, Honolulu, Hawaii.
As the company commander, the position for this...
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New Service For OFW's Is Launched To Benefit Friends & Family In The Philippines
16 Jun 2013
Filipino-American company launches online store AndyanAgad.com in partnership with Robinsons Supermarket
GPX, LLC announces the opening of online store AndyanAgad.com, a website that allows overseas Filipinos to purchase pre-selected grocery packages that can then be picked up at designated Robinsons Supermarket outlets throughout the Philippines.
President Dr. Gino Ang explains...
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Fiat's Methane Engine Wins 'Best Green Engine of the Year 2013'
14 Jun 2013
- The two-cylinder engine that combines the environmental benefits of methane (CNG) with fun at the wheel ensured by Turbo TwinAir technology wins the prestigious award.
- Maximum power: 80 HP at 5,500 rpm. Maximum torque: 140 Nm at 2,500 rpm.
- The methane-powered Panda TwinAir Turbo produces 86 g/km of CO2...
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Micra Evolves Into A Superb City Car
13 Jun 2013
Nissan has significantly updated the Micra with a round of changes so wide-ranging they go well beyond what usually constitutes a mid-term facelift.
As well as a new look front and rear - complete with sheet metal changes - New Micra has been given a substantial interior makeover. There...
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The Mini Range Of 4WD Models Grows
13 Jun 2013
Invitation To The 2nd International Youth Leaders Assembly In USA
13 Jun 2013
FORECLOSED PROPERTIES: UnionBank 203rd Special Luzon Auction 29 June 2013
12 Jun 2013
"Marcos Daughter" Cheated Swedish Investors Of £300,000 & Involved In Failed British Port Project
12 Jun 2013
Helena Skeggs, Helena Marcos, Helena Pedroche or even Helena Smith-Campbell - take your choice. These are all names used by the woman who claims to be the adopted or illegitimate daughter of former Philippine strongman Ferdinand Marcos
Documents which have surfaced reveal Helena Skeggs, the London based Filipina...
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MISSING PERSON: Maribel Cabral
10 Jun 2013
Maribel Cabral - missing from Calumpit, Bulacan
The submitted value of field named "Missing Person Family Name:" is:
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Cabral
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Maribel
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MISSING PERSON: Marjorie Pugoy
10 Jun 2013
Majorie Pugoy - missng from Lala, Lanao del Norte
The submitted value of field named "Missing Person Family Name:" is:
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Pugoy
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Enviromentalists Bring Attention Of Damage To Seas Around PHL
7 Jun 2013
“Save the Philippine seas now—before it’s too late”
Greenpeace, marine experts and fisherfolk made the call today as they renewed their demand for the Philippine government to enact and enforce stronger policies to preserve the country’s oceans. The groups also urged all Filipinos to be part of efforts to revive...
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Pinoy Australian Awards Scholars Contribute To Development
7 Jun 2013
Leading Filipino Government, industry and civil society representatives recently met with 30 Australia Awards scholars from the Philippines.
The informal event was hosted by Layton Pike, incoming Minister Counsellor and Head of AusAID in the Philippines, and was in honour of the AusAID sponsored Filipino guests who attended the...
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Condo Unit For Sale In Pasig P2.5Million
6 Jun 2013
Condo Unit - FOR SALE
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solkmgr@aol.com
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Specifications of Condo Unit
- living area
- Kitchen
- One toilet and bath with water heater
- wash and dry area
- 2 bedroom unit
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UK Immigration News Round-Up 3 June 2013
4 Jun 2013
London Landmarks - The Royal Observatory at Greenwich Photo Credit: Kjetil Bjrnsrud (details at end of article)
Government Minister criticises Home Office immigration policies and visa controls
Beware of using unregistered immigration advisers
Filipino jailed for illegal UK jobs scam
European Commission takes Britain to EU court over benefits for...
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100 Year Old Irish Vet Gets His 41st Car
31 May 2013
100 year old Jack Powell taking delivery of his 41st car; all VW's
A local vet from Thurles, Co. Tipperary reached an important milestone in style this week when he received a brand new Volkswagen Polo from his local dealer in Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Local vet, Jack Powell,...
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115 Classic Vehicles On Sale In Athens Auction
31 May 2013
From top left clockwise: Rolls Royce Phantom ‘Huntingdon', Adler Trumpf Junior, Lancia Fulvia Fanalone, Lanvia Delta Intergrale
As the Greek economy slides down further into the Aegean Sea, many owners of classic cars have had to take the hard decision of whether to keep their prized possessions or eat....
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Free Meal With MG Test Drive In UK
30 May 2013
MG dealers are offering everyone who takes a test drive in a new or used MG6 a mouth-watering special reward.
Between now and the end of June, anyone who takes a test drive will automatically qualify for a very tasty ‘dine in for two’ dinner from Marks & Spencer,...
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Foreclosed Properties: Equicom Savings Bank Release List Of Assets For Sale
30 May 2013
Equicom Savings Bank have released a large list of properties for sale, including development plots in the Manila area.
Details of financing are available below.
There are a lot of development plots in Rizal available, some of which look good value.
The bank accepts either cash or installment basis....
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Iconic Sports Cars From The 1960's Up For Sale
30 May 2013
Two British designed classics up for sale in forthcoming auction
An FIA-spec 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MkIII historic racing car and a superb GTD GT40 replica have driven to the front of the grid for Barons' sale at Sandown Park on the outskirts of London on June 9th.
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Jail For Filipino In British Illegal Jobs Racket
29 May 2013
Fernando Salcedo, a Pinoy career criminal in northern England, gets jailed over massive illegal immigration & jobs racket
A Filipino gang leader based in the north east of England who used security firms as a front for money laundering and illegal working has been jailed for 30 months....
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UK Immigration News Round-Up 29 May 2013
29 May 2013
UK Immigration News Round-Up 27 May 2013
27 May 2013
Border Agency transition to Home Office
Online payment option for UK visa applications in India
Tier 4 student visa interviews
Change to family visitor appeals
Contributed by Kingsley Napley courtesy of the International Law Office
Author Ilda de Sousa
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Online Poll Now In Operation For Filipinos & OFW's
25 May 2013
Balita Pinoy has now set up an online poll section
First poll is regarding the lack of diplomatic representation in Ireland
This is specifically for Filipinos and Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW's) to vote on an issue they consider either urgent, important or both.
The online poll is similar to...
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