Japan is in need of Housekeepers with 70,000 Monthly Salaries

We all know that Japan is a very busy country, thus, people residing there, don’t have time to even look after their homes or do household chores. For that reason, Japan, now, is currently looking for Filipino Housekeepers. Nevertheless, it is not just any ordinary housekeepers, instead, a professional one with a monthly salary of more than P70,000. Just to clarify things, according to PASONA, Japanese housekeeping jobs are different compared to those domestic helper jobs in Hong Kong and Singapore. The reason is because housekeepers in Japan will not be stay-in rather, they will stay in one apartment, share same room and toilet with other workers.

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We want to emphasize that Japan is looking for “professional housekeepers” and according to Marlon Rono, president of Magsaysay Global Services, in order to be one, you need to undergo 400 hours or two months of training. The training includes language training and training on practical housekeeping chores like on how to operate Japanese appliances, etc.

Rono stated that if housekeepers aim to be successful in their job in Japan, it is important to keep in mind that they should be conscious or knowledgeable about their language and they must be able to understand the culture and practices of the Japanese people.

There are a lot of job opportunities in Japan right now because of its aging population, aside from housekeeping. This is in accordance to PASONA group Inc. Japanese partner of Magsaysay. Employees are in demand in hotels, restaurants, and other establishments.

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To those who want to be a housekeeper in Japan:

• There are no placement fees
• Free trainings and language classes (includes the training of operation of Japanese Appliances and Japanese Culture)
• 8 hour session everyday
• Day off and Vacation grants

Employees have to work 8 hours a day, and every day, they will have different employers. They are also entitled to have a day off and vacation leave. No placements fees for the job and the training and the language classes are for free.

Qualifications

• Female
• At least 1 year working experience as Household Worker/ Domestic Helper
• 28-45 years old ONLY
• Preferably with NC II from TESDA (Household Services or Domestic Work)

How to Apply as Housekeepers in Japan?

1. Create an account in www.magsaysaycareers.com
2. Walk-in to their office at Ground Flr., G. Antonino Bldg. Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila
3. Wear business attire and bring your updated resume.

For more details, please send inquiry to mgsi_recruitment@magsaysay.com.ph.

PASONA added that they are now hiring the next set of batch and a thousand housekeepers are needed for the next three years. The first batch of Filipino Housekeepers is leaving this month.

Dress the Part To Get Hired

If you are looking for a new job, chances are, there is going to be a job interview involved. It is hard to judge a person simply on their resume. An interviewer, whether or not they realize it, will judge you on your appearance. Here are a few tips to look like the kind of person an employer would want to hire.

Research the company where you are going to be interviewing. Look on their website and social media accounts. You may even want to stop in and visit the business. Take a tour or if it is a retail shop or restaurant, come in as a customer and check the place out. Dress like other employees at that business. It is a sign that you would fit in, not just in dress, but that you would work well with others.

Dress like the boss. There is a saying, “Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.”  Don’t dress super formal if no one else at the company does. But if you see that employees are wearing business casual and the executives are wearing suits, wear a suit to your interview. It is a psychological cue that you are worthy of management’s attention.

Be well groomed. Get a good haircut to start. Don’t get it the day before or day of the interview, in case you aren’t completely happy with the cut. You can have time to get an an adjustment if need be.  If you are female, wear businesslike makeup. You can get good selection at ULTA Beauty online. If you are male, be sure any beard or mustache is trimmed and neat. 

Cover tattoos and piercings.  Your tattoos and piercings may be a part of your identity and a source of pride. Your prospective employers may not feel the same way. Take out the lip and nose rings for the day. Wear long sleeves if you have tattoos on your arms. If you get hired, you can let them get to know you and accept your personal set of style. 

Dress with respect for the person who is going to be doing the interview. If they hire you, then you will be representing their company every day.  Look like someone that they would be proud of calling their employee.

MInimum Wage Hike in South Korea to Benefit OFW

After the wage hike in Taiwan and Hongkong, South Korea finally pressed the red button to increase wages to benefit the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW’s)! The increased in salary of the OFW’s who are working in South Korea is guaranteed this coming year. Those who are in Korea will earn monthly income of KRW1,352,230 (P56,165.28).

Filipino’s may celebrate a little, for South Korea’s minimum wage will increase by 7.3% next year and expected to benefit thousands of Overseas Filipino Workers who are working there. According to the government estimate, there are at least around 24,000 OFWs working in South Korea.

According to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the minimum wage rate in South Korea will be KRW 6,470/Hour or P268.73/Hour from the current rate of KRW 6,030 or P250.46 per hour starting next year. Translated to KRW51,760(2,149.87) per day on an 8-hour  working day. KRW258,800 (P10,749.93) on five working days. It is equivalent to KRW1,352,230 (P56,165.28) a month.

According to Welfare Officer Manuela Peña, the increase was approved by the South Korea's Ministry of Employment and Labor.  In her report to DOLE Secretary Silvestre Bello III, Peña said that  all South Korea-based OFW in both small and medium manufacturing industries employed under the Employment Permit System (EPS) shall be included in the wage  increase.

Korea's Labor Standard s Act defined the minimum wage  should cover all employees ,whether temporary, part time ,or daily ;regardless of nationality.

Oppo F1 Plus a Phone with 16 megapixel Selfie Camera

Oppo recently announced in the Philippines its newest bigger and better selfie expert smartphone, the F1 PLUS. This phone features 16 megapixel front facing camera that captures clear, vivid photos in any lighting condition. Its screen can also be used as a front flash!

Oppo retails the new device for ₱21,990.

Oppo F1 Plus Full Specs Below:

5.5-Inch Full HD AMOLED Display (1080 x 1920 Pixels, 401 ppi)
Scratch Resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Android 5.1 Lollipop OS with ColorOS 3.0 UI
2Ghz Octacore Processor
4GB of RAM
13 Megapixel Autofocus Rear Camera with LED Flash
16 Megapixel Front Camera
64GB Internal Storage
Expandable Up to 128GB via MicroSD
Dual SIM (Both Nano)
4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE and GPRS Networks
Dual Band Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 4.0
USB OTG
Finger Print Sensor
Metal Body
2850mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable)
VOOC Flash Charging

Php699 per Month at PLDT Ultera Fun Plan Internet Connection

Good news everyone! The Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) now offers a 4G LTE home broadband connection with 30GB monthly cap for only Php699 per month. 

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This plan called PLDT Ultera Fun Plan 699, it have 3 mbps speed that suitable for for home and casual internet usage. 

Free installation and no cash-out needed, plus enjoy a free subscription in Spinnr, Iflix and Pinoy Blockbuster. This promo is until May 31, 2016.

PLDT also offers:

Fun Plan 999 - up to 5 Mbps speed at 50 GB monthly volume

Fun Plan 1599 - up to 10 Mbps speed at 70 GB monthly volume

For more details, visit PLDT official site.

How to Register Online in 13th EPS-TOPIK(2016) Korean Jobs?

We write this article to guide all Filipinos who wants to take the incoming 13th Test of Proficiency in Korean (EPS-TOPIK) in the Philippines. You can read here the guide for online registration, paying and getting the permit.

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3 Step to Register in 13th EPS-TOPIK Online:

Before you proceed to this step, you must have a POEA e-Registration System account. If you have, then proceed to the step below.

Step 1: Go to http://eps.poea.gov.ph/eps/main.php and click the Online Registration. Fill-up all required information.
Note: Use capital letter and all the details must be the same in your passport. If your personal information is not the same in your passport, your application will not be permitted even if you pass the TOPIK exam.

Upload your jpg format colored Passport size ID picture and scanned Passport.
Passport size ID picture - 35mm x 45mm size at 72 pixels/inch resolution, must not exceed to 1 MB file size and should be taken within 6 months.
Scanned Passport - 90mm x 125mm size at 72 pixels/inch resolution, must not exceed to 1 MB file size.

Check the I'm not a robot and click submit. You will see a message box together with your Reference and E-Registration number. Take note this numbers because you will use this in the future.

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Step 2: Click the Pay button to access Landbank E-Payment Portal and click National Government Agencies and select POEA-EPS TEST PROFICIENCY IN KOREAN TOPIK.

Applicant can also pay online using the participating BancNet member banks:

• Allied Banking Corporation
• Allied Savings Bank
• Asia United Bank
• BPI Globe Banko
• China Trust Banking Corp
• City State Bank
• Development Bank of the Philippines
• East West Bank
• Korea Exchange Bank

Print or screenshot your receipt after your payment.
Note: There is 10 pesos transaction fee for Landbank online payment while 20 pesos for other participating banks.

Step 3: Go http://eps.poea.gov.ph/eps/print.php and print your permit.