Filipinos seeking jobs abroad may apply to some European countries looking for nurses, nursing assistants, and caregivers, according to the Department of Migrant Workers.
In JP Soriano’s Saksi report on Wednesday, Alpha and Trisia will finish their caregiving course in just a few weeks.
They are studying at a Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)-accredited school in Quezon City.
They needed to finish their courses in order to obtain a National Certificate II (NCII), which is a requirement when applying to work overseas.
Alpha’s wife is also taking the caregiving course since they plan to work abroad and eventually start a family.
“For me, it’s better as (in) abroad, and money-wise and culture-wise, mas better sa akin (For me, it’s better) in the long run,” Alpha said.
Meanwhile, Trisia has a caregiving job waiting for her in the United Kingdom with the help of her mother, who is also working there.
“Since meron na po akong background or idea, na enhance siya dito (The training enhances my skills since I have a background in caregiving),” she said.
Croatia, Slovenia, Denmark and even Singapore have coordinated with the Philippines as they need Filipino caregivers.
In Croatia, the monthly basic salary and minimum wage is around 800 euros, or almost P40,000 for eight hours of work daily. This excludes overtime pay and other benefits.
Meanwhile, Denmark signed a joint declaration of intent with the Philippines.
“With Denmark, may opportunities for nurses, nursing assistants at saka similar to caregivers pero ang maganda may posibilidad ng scholarship o pagpapa-aral,” said Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Undersecretary Patricia Caunan.
(In Denmark, there are opportunities for nurses, nursing assistants and caregivers. and the good thing is that there is a possibility of a scholarship or a chance to study.)
Aside from nurses and caregivers, Croatia also needs 3,500 Filipino workers in its hospitality and tourism sectors.
Those interested in applying may wait for the DMW’s announcement on their website.
“Huwag ho kayong magbabayad ng tatlong daang libo o isang milyon para lang mag abroad. Sinasabi ko na ho sa inyo illegal yan pag ganyan ‘yan,” Caunan said.
(Do not pay P300,000 or P1 million just to work abroad. I’m telling you that is illegal.)
—Mariel Celine Serquiña/RF, GMA Integrated News
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