Executive Order 835: OFWs in the Middle East may now take PRC board exams in host countries

Through the Executive Order 835 issued by President Macapagal-Arroyo, Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the Middle East May now take Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Board exam in their host countries.

The Executive Order authorizes the PRC to conduct tests in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates and other Middle East countries every year beginning in December.

Source: OFWs may now take board exams in host countries

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2009 Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Licensure Examination Results

The 2009 Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination Results is now out! 2,888 of the 6,929 aspiring accountants, have passed the 2009 Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination.

This year's CPA Board Examination top notchers were Romelyn Manset Carpio of the De La Salle University (DLSU) in Lipa City, and Ivan Rhett Villacampa Macabeo from the Bicol University (BU) in Legazpi City with with 91.71 percent each.

For the complete list of CPA BOARD EXAM PASSERS FOR OCT 2009, click here.

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US Immigration Fees May Increase

According to this report, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is considering hiking fees, reducing expenditures or seeking help from Congress to address its financial woes.

WASHINGTON – The United States could raise the price of immigration-related fees as it battles a budget shortfall spurred by the global financial meltdown, a senior official said Wednesday.

Read the full story: US weighs immigration fee hike

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Live and Work in Canada Information Seminar | Online Registration: Nov 22, 2009 Angeles City

Please fill up the form if you want to reserve a seat for the Live and Work in Canada seminar to be conducted on November 22, 2009 at Century Resort Hotel, Angles City. Registration Fee is P500 (single) and P700 (married).

The seminar will be conducted by Mr. Apol E. Apuntar, Senior Consultant of Canadian Immigration Consultancy.

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U.S. Embassy in Manila Now at Twitter!

Want to get updates from US Embassy Manila really quick? Follow them on twitter!

At the U.S. Embassy in Manila, we use all sorts of modern technology to stay in touch, and we want more people to have virtual access to us and our activities. We have a new U.S. Embassy Manila Facebook page, along with our Embassy website, to share stories, news and photos with you.

And now, we are launching a U.S. Embassy Manila Twitter account. Starting Monday, October 19, we begin “Twitter Week.” We will not only launch our site, but will also add fast updates on what members of our Embassy team are doing. You can follow us at http:/twitter.com/usembassymanila.[Source]

You may also follow me @gatewaytocanada to get updates about immigration and employment opportunities abraod.

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Special Immigration Program for Philippines

The Government of Canada recently announced Special Immigration Program for the typhoon victims in the Philippines. But unlike the the Special Immigration Program for Kandahar, Afghanistan Mission Staff, the said special program applies only to Family Class Sponsorship program.

Source: Special Immigration Measures for Typhoon Victims in the Philippines

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