PAL Returns to Saudi Arabia – Once Again
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will resume once again – and maybe for good, their flights to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia this coming December 2013. An advertisement was also published in June 26 newspaper edition of Arab News so it can be good news to many Filipinos. PAL will continue daily service to three major cities of Saudi Arabia; Riyadh, Jeddah…
OFWs Can Pay SSS Contributions Online
Before, I asked a family member of mine in the Philippines to remit my SSS contribution. I did this to make sure there is no gap in between my contributions. I chose the Voluntary contribution instead of the OFW contribution. Although, there are options where you can pay your SSS contribution in the nearby remittance centers in the country where…
Name a Dwar Challenge
I received positive response from readers of this blog regarding naming a dwar in Jeddah. Thanks to you guys! Very noticeable in the streets of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia are the landmarks in dwar (roundabout). This one, which I barely remember the name, is located between Herra and Sitin Streets. This is very helpful to Filipino OFW, especially when traveling around…
The Unemployed Syndrome
In these days that I’m still unemployed, it’s really hard not to feel some anxiety. Since I’m without any assurance that I can go back to Saudi Arabia and start working again, I’m beginning to look for other options to earn a living other than being a transcriptionist. Part of me now miss being an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW)…
From Being Uncertain to a Fulfilled Medical Transcriptionist in Saudi Arabia
This is a story shared by Ms. JOB, who will be on her fifth year on July 2010 working as an OFW in Saudi Arabia. Working here [in Ryadh, Saudi Arabia] is a great experience and more so, thanks I become a medical transcriptionist… Work as a medical transcriptionist? ”I don’t like!” “My typing speed is poor.” “I may not…