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I hope you enjoy looking through my pictures and blogs. Though a lot of my pictures are locked to contacts only, new visitors can feel free to search through my blogs.

 I hope you visit my homepage often because it's always a work in progress. Thanks!

 
   

 

 

 


 PS - As with anything I post here, especially my blogs about employment opportunities in Australia, please take them with a little degree of uncertainty and skepticism. And please, I will help show you the door/ window/ pathway or whatever road you want to travel, but you will inevitably have to do the walking/ climbing/ sneaking on your own. Cheers! And Good luck with your endeavours!


    
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02/02/08--23:26: Updates on the New POEA policy on Direct-hiring: Lumabas rin ang katotohanan! (chan 2233648)

 

Why is the Philippine government implementing this new policy on Direct-Hiring?

Is it really for protecting the OFWs?

Read this article and find out:

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryID=107816

(sorry GMA7, they ran this article in the rival station's website first.)

In this article, the Labor Secretary Arturo Brion basically said: ""Di bagong policy, di lang naipapatupad ng tama…binabalik na lang ang tamang pagpapatupad…namihasa silang angkat angkat na walang binabayaran" [It’s not a new policy. The old one just wasn’t implemented correctly. We are putting things right. Employers abroad were just recruiting OFWs without paying the corresponding fees] 

- ...WITHOUT PAYING THE CORRESPONDING FEES!

WHAT!

and the money goes to where? some local bond / insurance company that some politician probably owns?

or could probably be even used for the Elections this coming 2010!

 

 

 

 




02/09/08--03:04: POEA clarification - they're really not trying to make Filipinos Uncompetitive (so they say) (chan 2233648)

Here's a new circular by the POEA and DOLE regarding the new policy about the repatriation bond:

http://www.poea.gov.ph/mc/Q&A%20DirectHiring.pdf

1. The article says that the DOLE and POEA are merely enforcing an existing law.

That particular existing law never said anything about a repatriation bond!

2. The article says that it is just taking care of the Filipino workers rights and welfare.

Let's see how they take care of Filipino people's welfare when they cannot get jobs and are stuck in the Philippines.

The new circular only defends/answers the question of why they are trying to charge 5,000 US dollars to prospective employers.

IT DOES NOT ANSWER THE POSSIBLE IMPLICATIONS THAT THIS NEW POLICY WILL BRING TO OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS.

THIS NEW POLICY HAS MADE FILIPINOS UNCOMPETITIVE IN THE WORLD MARKET.

Employers have already expressed their concern regarding this new policy. EVEN WITH COMPARABLE QUALIFICATIONS, EMPLOYERS WILL NOT TAKE FILIPINOS.

SAY GOODBYE...


02/12/08--00:52: Some more views regarding POEA MC-4 - Guidelines on the direct-hiring of Filipino workers (chan 2233648)

 

Here are 3 new articles from gmanews.tv regarding the POEA circular number 4:

http://www.pinoy-abroad.net/img_upload/025b967d5657e4bcc3cb374d7eb58846/Why_MC_04_will_not_work.pdf

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/80226/DoLE-takes-stock-of-protective-mechanisms-for-OFWs

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/80113/POEA-Memo-04-Protecting-OFWs-or-avoiding-responsibility

 

The first article gives a good analysis of the POEA circular - all the way back from 1974.

The third article sheds some light to how the philippine government is trying to wash its hands of the responsibility to OFWs.

The second article is the government's attempt to appease us.

 




02/14/08--03:44: POEA succumbs to pressure! (chan 2233648)

Some reprieve for a lot of OFWs and OFWs-to-be:

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/80576/POEA-suspends-direct-hiring-memo-for-OFWs

 




02/18/08--17:03: Regalo Central atbp. - HOME (chan 2233648)

Need your documents in the Philippines processed and you're in another country? Try http://www.regalocentral.com for your document processing needs! (very useful if you need PRC, baptismal certificates,


03/14/08--20:45: Perez - Tan Wedding - congratulations to Eugene and Zaila! (chan 2233648)

Camp John Hay Ampitheater, Baguio City March 8, 2008 more pics


03/21/08--19:36: I'm thinking of setting up a website to help IMGs get thru the AMCs (chan 2233648)

anybody interested?

either those of you needing help or are willing to help.

 

just my own way of paying it forward. =)

 




03/29/08--18:05: Congratulations to the new Lawyers! (chan 2233648)

You can find the bar exam passers here:

http://www.gmanews.tv/examresult

Congratulations again!

 

 




04/08/08--03:31: psychiatry rotation - they're in need of psychiatry registrars! (chan 2233648)

Not that they're getting hopeless...

But not too many people are going into psychiatry nowadays...

even the consultants are IMGs!

 

well, if you're highly considering it, go for it!

 

well, yeah, step 1 MCQ needed by July 1, 2008 though...




04/10/08--05:37: more work, but in New Zealand! (well, still in Emergency) (chan 2233648)

Waikito District Health Board

www.waikatodhb.govt.nz

Department of Emergency Medicine Waikato Hospital

find out how it is and tell me please!




04/14/08--05:02: Filipino-Australian in the top 4 of the Australian version of "So you think you can dance?" (chan 2233648)

Having been born with two left feet, I tried my best to learn to dance… and dance did try to like me the best it could! Fortunately for this Philippine-born contestant in Australia’s version of “So You Think You Can Dance?”, she was born with a great dancing talent that is now being appreciated in her adopted country of Australia.

 

Born Demi Sorono, she is also known as “Demolition B-Girl” of The Movement Hip Hop Crew. Moving from her native Philippines from the age of 7, Demi is now based in Melbourne, Victoria. She is very active in the hiphop and break-dancing scene along with her two siblings, Lorraine and Carlo. A veteran of several international dance competitions, she now teaches break-dancing for a living.

 

In the “So You Think You Can Dance?” competition of the Ten Network in Australia, Demi is actually one of three Filipino-Australians to have made it to the top 20. (The other two Filipinos are Joel “JD” Manselo de Carteret and Rhiannon Villareal.)

 

Through...


04/18/08--07:25: UPMAS President Dr. Mario Festin with UPMASAu Gold Coast (chan 2233648)



A rainy UPMASAu Gold Coast welcome to Dr. Mario Festin, the current president of the UP Medical Alumni Society!

Dr. Mario Festin has graciously given his blessing as UPMASAu president to the creation of the UP Medical Alumni Society of Australia, Gold Coast Chapter! This will hopefully be the start of the bigger australia-wide organization of the UP Medical Alumni Society of Australia. We will then proceed to signing the incorporation papers and election of members and executive board on a later date.

Pictured Left to Right: Dr. Desiree Vanguardia-Perez (batch 2001), Dr. Mario Festin (batch 1983), Dr. Siegfried Perez (batch 2006), Dr. Teresita Tolentino (batch 2003), Dr. Edmond Dyogi (batch 2000), and Dr. Adrian Sebastian (batch 2006). Not in the picture are Dr. Oyet Segui (batch 2000), Dr. Oliver Segui (batch 2000) and Dr. Cathy Betonio-Martinez (batch 2003).

We hope that the UPMASAu family continues to grow as more linkages are made with the UPCM alumni in other areas of A...


04/27/08--05:39: Hervey Bay and Fraser Island Adventure (chan 2233648)

removed a lot of pics already! hope you like


05/03/08--05:28: Chino's Birthday in Australia 2008! (chan 2233648)

Mt Tamborine, Dreamworld and


05/23/08--20:01: My First Year in the Australian Health System (chan 2233648)

I started work in the Gold Coast Health Service District of Queensland Health last May 14, 2007, roughly a year ago.

A lot of things have transpired since then and it's time to do an update of how things have been so far. This will probably help a lot of you out there who have been considering Australia as an alternative working place to the US. I don't claim that my experience so far is representative of the whole system, so reader beware. You might have heard otherwise.

My first rotation when I started was Relieving. Relieving meant that wherever there was a vacant position or a need, I would be there to fill it up (yeah, my body mass tends to fill up a lot of space nowadays!). Sounds scarier than it is, being carted around to whatever vacancy pops up. It was fortunate for me though to have been put into the Infectious Diseases first because the Intern and Registrar there were quite helpful in showing me the ropes. "Daunting" would be an understatement to how...


06/01/08--01:31: PMA Australia - Imaging Technologoy Show 2008 (chan 2233648)

I couldn't resist driving up to Brisbane to attend the PMA show. Lots of photography gadgets and business to oggle at! Hopefully, they do the show at Brisbane again next year! They had a lot of freebies and free talks by photographers and other industry professionals. All


06/07/08--06:27: Doctors' Take On the Wii Fit (as published in www.occasionalgamer.com) (chan 2233648)

After a month of using the Wii Fit, four doctors in Australia tell us what they think

Questions:

1. What do you think of the Wii fit so far?

Desiree: It’s fun and useful!  It gives you a chance to assess your health-age while enjoying the process.

Siegfried:  It’s fun and challenging. Makes exercising a lot less boring.

Edmond: Its okay, but I usually just use it to check my progress in exercising.

Adrian: It was an interesting toy. “Creative calisthenics.” But don't get me wrong, I wouldn't replace real sports for it

2. why did you buy it in the first place?

Desiree: It’s an addition to our newly acquired Wii console.

Siegfried: We wanted to start off with exercises again. We used to be in a gym. We thought it might be interesting to try it.

Edmond: I bought it so that I can exercise while playing.  

Adrian: To burn calories and have fun at the same time.

3. What games in Wii fit have you played?

Desiree: Hoola hoop, yoga, tightrope. I found that the Hoola h...


06/07/08--07:05: Mirabelle's Birthday 2008 (chan 2233648)




06/08/08--00:15: Occasional Gamer (chan 2233648)

You're not a hardcore gamer, but you want to read stuff on some games out there, or you might want to write a review about it - try going to occasionalgamer.com. The Gaming Site for the rest of


06/08/08--02:32: Fireworks at Surfers Paradise - 7 June 2008 (chan 2233648)




07/09/08--16:51: Welcome to AustralianIMG.com (chan 2233648)

International Medical Graduates (IMGs) in Australia contribute a significant amount of medical expertise to the Australian healthcare system. Since the 1980’s, there has been a steady demand for overseas-trained doctors to augment the shortage of local medical graduates and the rising healthcare needs of an ageing population. By the start of 21st century, a further increase in healthcare needs due to a booming population made it necessary for the Australian government to further open its doors to an influx of international medical graduates. To maintain Australian health standards in light of the different educational and cultural backgrounds of IMGs , a lot of changes have been instituted over the years both on the national and state levels. Immigrations laws and policies have been constantly reviewed and amended. Independent bodies such as the Australian Medical Council have been tasked to oversee and enforce competency levels. State Medical Boards have worked hand-in-hand with ho...


07/09/08--16:56: AustralianIMG.com up and running! (chan 2233648)

A bit of my labor of love for all the doctors out there thinking of working in Australia as an International Medical Graduate: http://www.australianimg.com

I certainly would like to keep the momentum going so I am now asking for article contributors to the site. All contributing authors keep the copyright to themselves of course.



What's in it for you?

Nothing really... but if you believe in Karma, Pay-it-forward, or being a *Person-for-others, this is the perfect opportunity to reach a wider audience and share your thoughts about being an International Medical Graduate in Australia.

You can register youself on the site or email the webmaster@australianimg.com with your name, location, and email address.

Thank you very much on behalf of the AustralianIMG.com team.





08/12/08--15:30: AMAQ Residents and Registrars Rendezvous (chan 2233648)

August 2008 at Flames on the River, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast,


08/12/08--16:43: Gold Coast Marathon June 2008 (chan 2233648)




09/02/08--19:41: Visit to Toowomba (chan 2233648)




10/18/08--16:59: GCH RMO Ball 2008 (chan 2233648)