I choose this topic because some of students on this institution was one of the children of an OFW. I can't deny that I'm one of them..
Bilang anak ng isang OFW, I'm concern to those parents working abroad na inaabuso ng mga naiiwan dito. Hindi nila alam kung gaano kahirap ang magtrabaho sa ibang bansa, hindi nila alam kung ano ang buhay ng isang OFW, what they think of is the money and the material things that they receive.
kung sino man ang makakabasa ng blog kung ito, lalo na sa isang anak ng OFW, we must be a good daughter or son to our parents. Hindi hamak ang magtrabaho sa ibang bansa para lang matupad o maibagay ang lahat ng gusto natin at syempre magkaroon tayo ng magandang kinabukasan. Tinitiis nila lahat ng hirap, pangungulila at pasakit na kanilang nararanasan upang maging matagumpay tayo sa ating mga pangarap.
Para naman po sa may mga kamag anak na OFW, huwag po ninyong abusuhin ang kapamilya ninyo. kung hindi lang naman po importanteng bagay huwag na lang po muna ninyong hingiin sa kanila..be contented of what you have.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
The Struggle of an OFW
The life of an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) is really exciting and at times very frustrating. They will undergo a lot of tedious and tiring process before they can be deployed to their country of choice.
Newspaper ads, leaflets, brochures, job fairs, internet search, referral by friends - these are just some of the ways to get started working abroad. Checking the agency’s reputation in POEA (Philippine Overseas Employment Agency) is also worth while doing because this will save you some time later if in case unwanted problems arise.
Preparing the necessary and valid documents such as Philippine Passport, School Records, Government clearances (NBI - National Bureau of Investigation), valid ID’s and more, are all the things needed to prepare. Each documents takes some days to be released and will require some money. In between these days, there is also the pressure of losing all the savings you have. Before this could happen, our beloved OFW’s should take slow but sure steps in achieving their goal.
Some agencies have to line up in long lines and wait for their turn to be called. Some agencies conduct free orientation / briefing / seminar for OFW’s. They explain the country’s background, culture and their economy. As part of the orientation, the documents that the agency require to submit are explained in detail.
It’s sad to hear that there are some who have been a victim and fooled by some scrupulous agencies and illegal recruiters knowing how hard they have earned their money.
Prior to the employer’s interview, agency staff evaluates theirs skills and strengths. Some job orders have age, educational and height requirements for some not. The evaluator will check if they fit into those requirements. If not, the unfortunate OFW will be asked to wait for their phone call and wait for the next job order that will be available for them.
After thoroughly complying and submitting all the necessary documents, the day of final judgment comes. They have to come early and prepare well for this day. As usual, they have to wait for their turn to be called again. They know exactly well that they have to do well on their interview day. Pressure mounts and the tension rises. It’s undeniable one can’t avoid the jitters and the pressure because the competition is tight.
After this is all over, some agencies provide lists of candidates who passed the interview while some not. Others have to follow-up through phone. Candidates who passed, will have to undergo their medical examinations, PDOS (Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar) in POEA and submit the remaining needed documents. After all is settled, OFW’s will sign their contract and wait for the advise of their deployment.
In summary, the struggle of an OFW from day one to their deployment is hard. They sacrifice and gamble their lives to reach their dreams and hopes just to have a bright future. It takes guts and great courage. It takes time, eagerness, passion, dedication, determination and patience to survive this ordeal. It’s also worth mentioning that some OFW’s recover their money spent some several months later, others take a year or so.
These OFW’s are our real life heroes. We take pride in each and everyone of them. They take their chances working in a foreign land. They will miss their homeland, their loved ones, the food they eat, but nonetheless, it’s all worth it.
The life of an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) is really exciting and at times very frustrating. They will undergo a lot of tedious and tiring process before they can be deployed to their country of choice.
Newspaper ads, leaflets, brochures, job fairs, internet search, referral by friends - these are just some of the ways to get started working abroad. Checking the agency’s reputation in POEA (Philippine Overseas Employment Agency) is also worth while doing because this will save you some time later if in case unwanted problems arise.
Preparing the necessary and valid documents such as Philippine Passport, School Records, Government clearances (NBI - National Bureau of Investigation), valid ID’s and more, are all the things needed to prepare. Each documents takes some days to be released and will require some money. In between these days, there is also the pressure of losing all the savings you have. Before this could happen, our beloved OFW’s should take slow but sure steps in achieving their goal.
Some agencies have to line up in long lines and wait for their turn to be called. Some agencies conduct free orientation / briefing / seminar for OFW’s. They explain the country’s background, culture and their economy. As part of the orientation, the documents that the agency require to submit are explained in detail.
It’s sad to hear that there are some who have been a victim and fooled by some scrupulous agencies and illegal recruiters knowing how hard they have earned their money.
Prior to the employer’s interview, agency staff evaluates theirs skills and strengths. Some job orders have age, educational and height requirements for some not. The evaluator will check if they fit into those requirements. If not, the unfortunate OFW will be asked to wait for their phone call and wait for the next job order that will be available for them.
After thoroughly complying and submitting all the necessary documents, the day of final judgment comes. They have to come early and prepare well for this day. As usual, they have to wait for their turn to be called again. They know exactly well that they have to do well on their interview day. Pressure mounts and the tension rises. It’s undeniable one can’t avoid the jitters and the pressure because the competition is tight.
After this is all over, some agencies provide lists of candidates who passed the interview while some not. Others have to follow-up through phone. Candidates who passed, will have to undergo their medical examinations, PDOS (Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar) in POEA and submit the remaining needed documents. After all is settled, OFW’s will sign their contract and wait for the advise of their deployment.
In summary, the struggle of an OFW from day one to their deployment is hard. They sacrifice and gamble their lives to reach their dreams and hopes just to have a bright future. It takes guts and great courage. It takes time, eagerness, passion, dedication, determination and patience to survive this ordeal. It’s also worth mentioning that some OFW’s recover their money spent some several months later, others take a year or so.
These OFW’s are our real life heroes. We take pride in each and everyone of them. They take their chances working in a foreign land. They will miss their homeland, their loved ones, the food they eat, but nonetheless, it’s all worth it.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Read This
Friends, Teachers, Parents and to my fellow Students, A pleasant day to all.
Once there was a single mother, who had a daughter and son. Her husband missing since his children were still in grade school. She had seen the suffering of her family due to poverty so she decided to take a risk and go abroad.
Of course she know it would not be easy for a mom like her to be far from her family since her children were still young, But she pursue it just to give them a better life. At her first month in Arabian Country, she cries almost every day and night for two reasons; She misses her children and she had a hard time learning the custom and culture of Arab and Muslim countries such that she need to convert herself from being a christian to Muslim.
Ladies and gentlemen this is a true story w/c is happening most of the mothers who had to leave their family just to give them a good life. Let's consider the fact that its not easy to find good fortune in a foreign country considering that being an OFW, means, working in a foreign land w/c is sometimes a tragedy for them. Some of their employers are rude and cruel to their helpers. We have heard many stories of OFW's who were abused and treated ill by their employers but still, they are willing to sacrifice to earn for leaving. Here comes their family in the Philippines, they don't mind their situations abroad, They are merely thinking of the money send for them, is that fair? I don't think so....
Let us be more considerate students who have parents working abroad like me, lets take them as an inspirations to be more serious in our studies so that someday we can pay back all the sacrifices and love of our parents that they have given to us. Let as not focus on the comforts money, jewelries, latest model of cellphones, expensive brands of dresses and others, because that will then begone, but education is not. So, while our parents is willing to send us to school, take the opportunity, be successful and be proud.
Once there was a single mother, who had a daughter and son. Her husband missing since his children were still in grade school. She had seen the suffering of her family due to poverty so she decided to take a risk and go abroad.
Of course she know it would not be easy for a mom like her to be far from her family since her children were still young, But she pursue it just to give them a better life. At her first month in Arabian Country, she cries almost every day and night for two reasons; She misses her children and she had a hard time learning the custom and culture of Arab and Muslim countries such that she need to convert herself from being a christian to Muslim.
Ladies and gentlemen this is a true story w/c is happening most of the mothers who had to leave their family just to give them a good life. Let's consider the fact that its not easy to find good fortune in a foreign country considering that being an OFW, means, working in a foreign land w/c is sometimes a tragedy for them. Some of their employers are rude and cruel to their helpers. We have heard many stories of OFW's who were abused and treated ill by their employers but still, they are willing to sacrifice to earn for leaving. Here comes their family in the Philippines, they don't mind their situations abroad, They are merely thinking of the money send for them, is that fair? I don't think so....
Let us be more considerate students who have parents working abroad like me, lets take them as an inspirations to be more serious in our studies so that someday we can pay back all the sacrifices and love of our parents that they have given to us. Let as not focus on the comforts money, jewelries, latest model of cellphones, expensive brands of dresses and others, because that will then begone, but education is not. So, while our parents is willing to send us to school, take the opportunity, be successful and be proud.
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