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It’s funny how Filipinos bargain prices on Philippine made products when they spent so much on their imported items like LV, Chanel, Gucci, Armani, Prada, Calvin Klein, Charles and Keith, Jimmy Choo and etc. w/o second thoughts.  How can the Philippine economy grow when Filipinos can’t even patronize Philippine made products?!? Who gets richer and richer when you buy these foreign branded items? Who takes advantage of your hard-earned money?

Are the Philippine made products low in quality?  I don’t think so… If you insist that it is, well it can’t be worst as those branded items which are mass produced in China using machines that are programmed to do bulk production of every single item or design.  In fact, most Philippine made products are handcrafted with passion, putting great importance in quality and material.

Is it of poor design? Totally not! We have world-renowned designers and artists who are making big waves in the international scene.  Filipinos are known to be creative WORLDWIDE!

Is it expensive? You tell me! Is it?!?!

So why can’t we be proud to buy, wear and/or use Philippine made products?  Why are all the Filipino actors, actresses, politicians, and other prominent personalities so proud to wear and or use foreign signatures?  Why oh why? Status symbol? Price indicates quality? Why can’t we help elevate our own products’ position in the Global market? If nobody will patronize Filipino made products, then who will?  Everything needs to start within. We need to start on our own so other people, rather other nationalities, will know about our products and what we can do.  In the same way that we’ve known LV, Gucci, Armani, Chanel and the rest of the foreign brands.

Let’s say half of the 90 Million Filipinos patronize Philippine made products and are willing to spend at least Php 500.00 per month on clothes and/or shoes, that’s Php 22,500,000,000 revenue each month for the industry. 12% of it, at the very least, goes to the government as taxes, easily Php 2,700,000,000 income for our beloved Philippines from clothes/shoes industry per month. Multiply it by 12 months… Do the math.

My computation above maybe right or wrong, I’m not really an expert in taxation or economics.  But what I’m trying to point out is that if only Filipinos would try to make the country’s own products as luxurious as the foreign brands they are patronizing, it will be an added income for our nation and our fellow Filipinos.

It’s a domino effect: It would open doors to jobless Filipinos.  It will lessen poverty in the country.  Crime rates will go down, and eventually vanish. Philippines will no longer need to borrow money from rich countries.  We can, once again, be a powerful and rich nation.

In a Global perspective, our Philippine brands will gain international recognition.  Filipino owned businesses will have greater chances of expansion worldwide.  And, in the end, Filipinos will reap all the benefits.

So, Juan, are you willing to do your part? I hope you are in one with me and other Filipinos who want our country to grow. If you know Filipino celebrities or prominent personalities who are big spenders on foreign branded items, I encourage you to open their minds and wake them up in their long sleep.  They can save more if they buy Philippine made products.  They can even earn more if they get to be chosen as the endorser for local brands. And, best of all, they can contribute greatly to the success of our own products and our Nation.

We, Filipinos, have the talent and the skills, aside from the great minds, of course!  Our country, The Philippines, have vast natural resources.  Let’s not allow ourselves and our Nation to be exploited.

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The author wears & uses Philippine made products during meetings with Foreign dignitaries and business people in Europe, Middle East and Asia-Pacific.  The author works abroad, but shops in the Philippines. Tatak Pinoy!

Today, a Filipina Domestic Service Professional took the world’s attention after her rags-to-riches story was featured on Straits Times Singapore, Yahoo! and AFP, to name a few.  The fortunate Filipina Domestic Service Professional, known as Christine, inherited more than US$ 4 Million and a luxurious apartment near Singapore’s famous shopping haven, Orchard Road, from her late employer who passed away a year ago.

Christine, was a Domestic Service Professional to a Singaporean Physician, the late Dr. Quek Kai Miew, for over 20 years. Just like all the other Filipino Domestic Service Professionals, she provided top quality household service to the good doctor and her family.  A top quality household service that made her more than deserving enough to be called a Domestic Service Professional.

Domestic Service Professional, commonly known to many as Domestic Helper or Maid, is a new name tagged to a career which has greatly contributed not just to the personal lives of the individuals rendering such services, but also to the economy of  the Philippines, especially when they are destined to work abroad. The main responsibility of a Domestic Service Professional is to provide household work. This includes, but not limited to  (I must say) house cleaning services, laundry services, childcare & adult care services, cooking services and even gardening services.

Though being a Domestic Service Professional doesn’t require a four-year bachelor’s degree course, their line of work requires special skills which only can be developed after years of experience and specialization while on the job.  Aside from that, it also requires an emotional and psychological skill to be able to overcome the distance from being far away from home or getting homesick.

Christine’s fortune is just one of the things a Domestic Service Professional can achieve through hardwork and determination to be successful.  A long list of achievements would also include a better life for the family, house & lot, Academic diploma / degree for the children and siblings, retirement funds, business opportunities and a whole lot more which our naked eyes can see.  But more than that, the biggest achievement of a Domestic Service Professional can only be seen deep within the heart and soul of every practitioner.

Truly, Domestic Service Professionals are world-class Filipinos! Filipinos that promote not just our nation, but more of our Pride and Glory!

Let’s all promote the advocacy for the Domestic Service Professionals and pave the way for every Filipino to make it Global.  Let’s start within our homes by calling all our household helpers or maids as Domestic Service Professionals. Together, we can create a Global recognition that can open up even greater opportunities for them which we, as Filipinos, can be proud of.

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Domestic Service Professional was coined by Lorna Lardizabal Dietz and our fellow Filipinos in The Netherlands during one of their meetings.  To know more about Lorna Lardizabal Dietz and the advocacy, please visit http://radiantview.com/blog/

Today, a Filipina Domestic Service Professional took the world’s attention after her rags-to-riches story was featured on Straits Times Singapore, Yahoo! and AFP, to name a few.  The fortunate Filipina Domestic Service Professional, known as Christine, inherited more than US$ 4 Million and a luxurious apartment near Singapore’s famous shopping haven, Orchard Road, from her late employer who passed away a year ago.

Christine, was a Domestic Service Professional to a Singaporean Physician, the late Dr. Quek Kai Miew, for over 20 years. Just like all the other Filipino Domestic Service Professionals, she provided top quality household service to the good doctor and her family.  A top quality household service that made her more than deserving enough to be called a Domestic Service Professional.

Domestic Service Professional, commonly known to many as Domestic Helper or Maid, is a new name tagged to a career which has greatly contributed not just to the personal lives of the individuals rendering such services, but also to the economy of  the Philippines, especially when they are destined to work abroad. The main responsibility of a Domestic Service Professional is to provide household work. This includes, but not limited to  (I must say) house cleaning services, laundry services, childcare & adult care services, cooking services and even gardening services.

Though being a Domestic Service Professional doesn’t require a four-year bachelor’s degree course, their line of work requires special skills which only can be developed after years of experience and specialization while on the job.  Aside from that, it also requires an emotional and psychological skill to be able to overcome the distance from being far away from home or getting homesick.

Christine’s fortune is just one of the things a Domestic Service Professional can achieve through hardwork and determination to be successful.  A long list of achievements would also include a better life for the family, house & lot, Academic diploma / degree for the children and siblings, retirement funds, business opportunities and a whole lot more which our naked eyes can see.  But more than that, the biggest achievement of a Domestic Service Professional can only be seen deep within the heart and soul of every practitioner.

Truly, Domestic Service Professionals are world-class Filipinos! Filipinos that promote not just our nation, but more of our Pride and Glory!

Let’s all promote the advocacy for the Domestic Service Professionals and pave the way for every Filipino to make it Global.  Let’s start within our homes by calling all our household helpers or maids as Domestic Service Professionals. Together, we can create a Global recognition that can open up even greater opportunities for them which we, as Filipinos, can be proud of.

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Domestic Service Professional was coined by Lorna Lardizabal Dietz and our fellow Filipinos in The Netherlands during one of their meetings.  To know more about Lorna Lardizabal Dietz and the advocacy, please visit http://radiantview.com/blog/

As promised, here’s the compilation of all the tips I posted over the weekend regarding Job Hunting in Singapore and the things to know while Job Hunting in Singapore.

#JobHuntSG 1) Know more about the country http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singapore

#JobHuntSG 2) Prepare all your credentials (TOR, Diploma, Employment Certificates, Passport, CV/Resume)

#JobHuntSG WARNING: Don’t even think about getting FAKE Credentials. SG authorities would know it’s fake.

#JobHuntSG 3) Apply for an EPEC (Employment Pass Eligibility Certificate) https://epec.mom.gov.sg/epec/index.do

#JobHuntSG 4) applying for an EPEC is FREE OF CHARGE!!! Apply online here https://epec.mom.gov.sg/epec/index.do

#JobHuntSG 5) before applying for an EPEC, prepare scanned copies of ur TOR, Diploma, Passport Size Photo, CV/Resume, & Passport

#JobHuntSG 6) processing time for an EPEC application is about 3-4 weeks from date of submission.

#JobHuntSG 7) if ur application is approved, it will be mailed to the address your provided during your application. PROVIDE CORRECT ADDRESS

#JobHuntSG as an EPEC holder, you’ll be issued a 6-12 months visa to stay in SG and look for a job.

#JobHuntSG 9) Employers have high confidence on EPEC holders during the employment pass application if they decide to hire you. #Jobs #SG

#JobHuntSG 10) Read more about EPEC and the application procedure here http://bit.ly/mE5TX #Jobs #SG

#JobHuntSG 11) if ur EPEC application is unsuccessful, DON’T LOOSE HOPE. You still have a good chance in getting a #job in#SG

#JobHungSG 12) unsuccessful EPEC applicants can still apply for an Employment Pass through a potential employer. #Jobs#SG

#JobHuntSG 13) #SG have different work Passes & Visas. Visithttp://bit.ly/9igubo it’s good that ull have idea on this.

#JobHuntSG 14) #SG Work Passes/Visas: Employment Pass, S Pass, & Work Permit #Jobs

#JobHuntSG 15) Employment Pass (EP) is for foreigners who earn a fixed monthly salary of more than S$2500 #Jobs #SG

#JobHuntSG 16) Employment Pass (EP) is for Professionals earning a fixed monthly salary of more than S$2500 #Jobs #SG

#JobHuntSG 17) S Pass is for mid-level skilled workers earning a fixed monthly salary of at least S$1800#jobs #sg

#JobHuntSG 18) Work Permit is for skilled & semi-skilled workers w/ a monthly basic salary of not more than S$1800. #Jobs #sg

#JobHuntSG 19) all work passes / visas will be applied for you (applicant/jobseeker) by your potential employer. #sg #jobs

#JobHuntSG 20) To obtain a preliminary indication on whether you are likely to qualify for an Employment or S pass, take EP/S SAT #sg #jobs

#JobHuntSG 21)EP/S SAT is Employment/S Pass Self-Assessment Tool. Visit http://bit.ly/bq2Jt4 2 assess ur qualification. @cesdrilon #sg #jobs

#JobHuntSG 22) there is also a Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) for foreigners who wish to work in Singapore. #Jobs #SG

#JobHuntSG 23) #SG PEP Eligibility: Foreign Professional whose last drawn fixed monthly salary overseas was at least S$7000.

#JobHuntSG 24) The last drawn fixed monthly salary for PEP applicants should be no more than 6 months from the time of the application. #SG

#JobHuntSG 25) read more about PEP (Personalized Employment Pass) here http://bit.ly/bsBNkF #Jobs #SG

#JobHuntSG 26) Before you leave the Philippines to look for#Jobs in #SG, I would suggest you send out your CV/Resume online first.

#JobHuntSG 27)When sending ur application online, send 2 d company email address stipulated n d Online Job Posting. dnt jst Click on “Apply”

#JobHuntSG 28) Don’t be discourage to apply on Job Postings w/ “For PR or Singaporean Only”. Most companies will still re-consider hiring u

#JobHuntSG 29) Popular #Job Sites in #SG: Contact Singaporehttp://bit.ly/9SX0wg Career Central http://bit.ly/bnQgBg

#JobHuntSG 30) Popular #Job Sites in #SG: Career Resources Center for Expatriates (CRCE) http://www.aasingapore.com/

#JobHuntSG 31) Popular #Job Sites in #SG: eFinancialCareershttp://bit.ly/cZat47 Jobs Seeker http://www.jobs.com.sg/

#JobHuntSG 32) Popular #Job Sites in #SG: JobsCentralhttp://bit.ly/2oMSWf JobsDB http://bit.ly/axbBG2 JobMarinahttp://bit.ly/aZwqGs

#JobHuntSG 33) Popular #Job Sites in #SG: Job-Search Onlinehttp://bit.ly/ckiSfW Job Seek http://bit.ly/9J6fob

#JobHuntSG 34) Popular #Job Sites in #SG: JobStreethttp://bit.ly/dv2ZeC Jobs in Social Servicehttp://bit.ly/aaGKjC

#JobHuntSG 35) Popular #Job Sites in #SG: Monsterhttp://bit.ly/aoWrso RecruitAsia http://bit.ly/biqhgp

#JobHuntSG 36) Popular #Job Sites in #SG: Singapore Job Market Forum http://bit.ly/bzS7RJ SingaporeJobsOnlinehttp://bit.ly/9Xx6iQ

#JobHuntSG 37) Popular #Job Sites in #SG: Singapore Job-Qhttp://bit.ly/bG8vbJ Social Service Career Choicehttp://bit.ly/bNidtg

#JobHuntSG 38) Popular #Job Sites in #SG: Supply Chain Career http://bit.ly/b5vyua Top Financial Jobshttp://bit.ly/c8G4pB

#JobHuntSG 39) Popular #Job Sites in #SG: Top IT Jobshttp://bit.ly/aF3Drl Work Singapore http://bit.ly/be6Do6

#JobHuntSG 40)Again, even if u see a job posting w/ “FOR PR & SINGAPOREAN ONLY”, still send ur CV/Resume 2 that company. Dnt b discouraged.

#JobHuntSG 41) Send out as much application online as you can before you leave ur country. #Jobs #SG

#JobHuntSG 42) Indicate in your Cover Letter when you intend to visit or fly to Singapore or your scheduled date of arrival in#SG

#JobHuntSG 43)In most cases, employers will only invite you for an interview when you’re in #SG. Always check ur email.

#JobHuntSG 44) List down all the companies you sent ur CV to, incl. their contact details. You’ll be needing it in my next tip.

#JobHuntSG 45) Granting u r already in #SG, buy a local simcard, notify all the companies u sent ur application to via email of ur local #

#JobHuntSG 46) If u have friends in SG, ask them to get u a local simcard and email u the # so u can use it as ur Contact # in ur CV.

#jobHunterSG 47) You may also stipulate in your Cover Letter that you prefer to receive interview invitations via Email.

#JobHuntSG 48) If you don’t know anyone in SG, it’s best for you to check out this site too for more infohttp://bit.ly/6nUap4

#JobHuntSG 49) While doing ur #Job hunt in #SG, u will need a place to stay that’s cheap. Here’s a site you can check:http://bit.ly/9erBcG

#JobHuntSG 50) There are infos I cannot Disclose Publicly. If ur very keen in looking for a #Job in #SG, send me a direct message w/ ur question.

Folks, of all my tweets today, please take note of this#JobHuntSG 21) – I strongly suggest you do the assessment first.

Whatever result u’ll get from d EP/S Pass SAT, DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED. UR SUCCESS IN SEEKING A #JOB IN #SG RELIES ON UR DETERMINATION.