ABU DHABI: FR. TROY'S 42nd SACERDOTAL ANNIVERSARY

St. Joseph's Church Abu Dhabi's Fr. Troy will be celebrating his 42nd Sacerdotal Anniversary on Tuesday, 30 August 2011 at St. Joseph's Cathedral 8pm.

We are encouraging all the Catholics to attend the service / mass celebration.

~ Samahang Pinoy Kawanggawa

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PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CLOSED FOR EID AL FITR 2011

UAE: Phil Embassy / Consulate - 28 August 2011 to 01 September 2011
Tel. No. +971 2 658 2889 / 02 639 0006 / 04 254 4331

KSA: Phil Embassy / Consulate - 29 August 2011 to 03 September 2011
Tel No.: +9662 669 6303 / 667 0925

SAUDI ARABIA: COMPUTER COURSES FOR FILIPINOS

RIYADH: Filipino expatriates in the Kingdom who want to enhance their technical skills now have the opportunity to enroll in computer cluster courses.

The courses are offered by the Computer Society of Filipinos International, Inc. (COMSOFIL-CENTRAL), a Riyadh-based professional organization composed of volunteer IT experts.

Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and Filipino expatriates, active and inactive members who are currently working and residing in the Kingdom who wants to enhance their technical knowledge and improve their level of  expertises and professional career, may now have the opportunity to enroll  and choose any of the computer cluster courses offered by the Computer Society of Filipinos International, Inc. (COMSOFIL-CENTRAL).

As part of the organization’s lofty mission-vision to professionalized OFWs in the Kingdom and to prepare them for their eventual  return to the country, the Computer Society of Filipinos International, Inc.,(a Riyadh-based professional organizations composed of Volunteer professional IT experts and specialists in the Kingdom, will conduct a 3-month in-house intensive cluster seminars on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) starting September 23, 2011 to December 9, 2011.

Workers With Six-month Labour Ban, UAE

People who have been slapped with a six-month labour ban for breaking their contracts before the expiry of two years can work for a new company, provided they hold at least a high school diploma and have been offered a good position and salary by the new company, employers were told by the Ministry of Labour last week.


To lift the ban, an employee should have been offered a minimum salary of Dh5,000 for high school graduates, Dh7,000 for diploma holders and Dh12,000 for bachelor’s degree holders.

The salary must be mentioned in the labour contract.

No fee will be imposed for lifting the ban when these conditions are met, Ali Al Shehi, Senior Administrator at the ministry, said in a seminar held to inform employers about their rights and duties as well as recent ministerial decisions.

WORLDWIDE JOB VACANCIES -P1

If you cannot find a suitable opportunity and would like to submit your resume for review please send an email with a covering letter to Samahang Pinoy Kawanggawa at activejobseeker@yahoo.com.au

Cashier / Dubai – Take cash payments from customers, coordinate with the sales department, ensuring that the correct amount has been received, prepare all documentation required, ensuring that this is done in a customer orientated manner; Receive finance cheques from banks, commercial companies, and lease customers; ensure all relevant documentation is completed to allow for accuracy of reports; Prepare documentation required to deposit cash and cheques ensuring that monies are allocated to the correct bank accounts, as advised by the Finance Manager; Maintain petty cash levels, ensuring levels do not fall below minimum set, requesting cash when required. Deliver employees or visitors to their desired destination with efficiency and courtesy; Produce daily, weekly and monthly reports as required detailing the mix of cash and cheques.

High School / O Levels with minimum knowledge of accounting procedures; Computer literacy; 2 to 3 years experience in a similar position; Knowledge of spoken & written English essential, any additional languages including Arabic advantageous.

Accountant (General) / Corporate Office (UAE) – Assisting the Sr. Accountant in all areas of accounting and control functions, including day-to-day accounting process; Chartered Management Accountant / or similar Accountancy qualification; Internal Audit Certification – Desirable; 2 – 3 years experience within a medium to large Automotive company; Ability to comprehend & communicate in English language; Basic computer knowledge (particularly excel is a must); Age limit 25 to 35

** Only Candidates on visit visa and those with three or more years with their current company are encouraged to apply. Kindly note that a job knowledge test will be a part of the selection process .

Heavy Duty Driver / Volkswagen Commercial Division (Dubai) – Driving heavy duty vehicles; strictly comply with traffic rules and regulations; Keep accurate logs of on and off duty status and goods transported; Timely reporting of Vehicle Condition; Routine Safety Inspection; Required Skills and knowledge:

Valid UAE license no. (4); Previous UAE experience in auto industry; Sound knowledge of UAE roads; Safe and disciplined driving; Understand and speak English; Flexible and open approach; Candidates on visit or transferable visa preferred

Send CV to careers@nabooda-auto.com; ** Kindly attach your valid passport copy and visa page and mention position title in the subject line.

Waitress / Singapore – Candidate must possess at least a High School Diploma, Vocational Diploma / Short Course Certificate, Bachelor’s/College Degree, any field; Female only, at least 5’2″ in height; At least 2 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position; Three (3) years work experience in reputable hotel or fine-dining restaurant; Can handle pressure, willing to work long hours; Excellent Personality; Fluent in English

10 Full-Time positions available.

WALK-IN APPLICANTS WILL BE PRIORTIZED, Please Bring:

Resumes with Job Description; Employment Certificates; School Documents (TOR/Diploma); Vocational Diploma & TESDA Certificate; Passport; 2X2 Photos w/ White Background; 2 Full Body Photos

Accepting applicants until September 2, 2011

Light And Hope Overseas Placement Agency Inc.

Address: 105 Ground Floor, Pearl Of The Orient Tower, 1240 Roxas Boulevard Manila Metro Manila; Office Hours: 10AM-6PM; Telephone: +63 2 559-5904 (Ask for CJ); Email: cj@lhphil.com

RECEPTIONIST / UAE – looking for a dynamic, young, clever and presentable candidate with accounting backgrounds; female only. Must have at least 2 years GULF experience and fluency in English is a must. Please send your CV to rorense@multicontinental.ae. Salary is between 4,000-5,000 as a starting, and will increase after evaluation. Please make sure that you are wearing formal attire on your picture.

Account Service Representative / Hong Kong – exhibits behaviours outlined in Account Service Representative - AGB Competencies; Experience 2 years working experiences with customer service or business development role with the insurance and financial institution sector.

To apply please send your CV with a covering email to: agbrecruitment@aetna.com

Aetna Global Benefits (Asia Pacific) Limited
Suite 401-403, DCH Commercial Centre, 25 Westlands Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong

Telephone: +852 2860 8021; Fax: +852 2147 9960