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Philippine ePassport System

Posted on July 22, 2010 by admin in Industry News, Work Abroad Tips

Philippine ePassportThe Philippines is one of the countries that are moving to the new ePassport system. This is being done for border or countrywide security.

The new ePassport is designed to prevent passport tampering and quicker identification of the holder.

Components of an ePassport

The ePassport is embedded with an electronic chip. This chip stores information to verify that which is displayed visually on the passport. The information contained are:

1. The passport holder’s name.

2. Passport number

3. Biometric Information (like facial information and fingerprints)

4. Other pertinent information as recommended by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

Advantages for the ePassport Holder

1.  Fast verification of Identity

2. Prevents tampering and Impersonation

3. You can use the eGate instead of lining up to the immigration officer to have your passport stamped.

Difference between an MRP Passport and an ePassport

The MRP adheres to the minimum requirements as set by the ICAO standard while the ePassport is fully ICAO compliant.

The MRP contains only a machine readable line while the ePassport has an embedded electronic chip.

How to Apply for an ePassport

1. Visit the Department of Foreign Affairs website at http://dfa.gov.ph

2.  Click on “Agency Appointment” which you can find on the middle left side of their website.

3. Fill up the online application form

DFA will provide you with a schedule. You must bring the required documents when you visit.

ePassport currently cost 950 pesos.

Successful Interview of RRJM Manpower Pool for Jobs in Doha International Airport Qatar

Posted on May 13, 2010 by jmacas in Industry News, RRJM News

Last May 3-16 (May 3-5 for Cebu Branch Office & May 6-8 for Iligan Branch Office), Ekin Proje of Qatar interviewed workers of different skills for their  airport expansion project of the Doha International Airport.

Project
: New Doha International Airport Passenger Terminal Building
Owner : NDIA Steering Committee (Qatar Airways)
Main Contractor : SKY ORYX Joint Venture (Taisei / Japan – TAV / Turkey)
Contractor : Akin Is? & Ekin Ortak Girisimi
Total working area : Terminal – 220.000 m²
Started At : March – 2005
Cooling Load : 32.415 KW (Main Terminal 19.613 kW, Concourse A 6.237 kW, Concourse B 6.565 kW)
Total Duct Quantity : 100.000 m² Rectangular Air Duct
Total Pipe Quantity : 110.000 m Black Steel Pipe, 1.600 m Galvanized Pipe, 200 m Ductile Iron Pipe, 37.500 m Cast Iron Pipe, 40.000 m Copper Tube
Cooling System : 548 units of VAV, 370 units of FCU and Condensing Circulation Pump.
Air Conditioning System : 75 units of AHU, 10 units of exhaust filter, 8 units of smoke exhaust fan, 7.249 units of grills, 133 Acoustic Silencers, 181 ea Auto. Air Ventilation Unit
Fire System : 20.800 fire sprinklers, 320 units of fire extinguishers and Fire Hose Cabinets, 73 Alarm Check Valves, 520 units of FD, 391 units of FSD.
Sanitary Systems : 552 Water Closets, 204 Urinals, 133 Showers, 66 Mop Sinks, 133 Electronic Cooler and Hair Dryer, 631 Counter Mounted Lavatory, 100 Bides, 390 Ablution Faucets and Hose.
Rain & Waste Water System : 57 pieces Area Drain, 449 pieces Cleanout, 75 pieces Electrical Water Heater, 230 pieces Floor Cleanout, 888 pieces Floor Drain and Floor Sink, 21 pieces Oil Interceptor, 40 pieces Wall Cleanout, 80 m Storm Drain.
Automation System : Building Management System with 3.000 locations
General Information : Total project value 825.000.000 USD.

Ekin Proje interviewed Instrument Fitters, Duct Fabricators, Duct Fitters, Plumbers, Insulators, Millwrights, Mechanical Foreman and selected 150 workers in the Cebu interview and 245 workers in the Iligan interview.

Ekin Proje is an accredited employer of RRJM International Manpower Services, Inc. and is registered at the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration.

RRJM International Manpower Services, Inc. is a licensed manpower agency by the Philippine Overseas Employment  Administration.

For possible future job openings,  post your resume at http://apply.rrjm.com.

LIBYA : Philippine’s Future Major Destination of OFWs

Posted on April 27, 2010 by jmacas in Industry News

Libya is located in the northern portion of the  African continent. Compared with the other countries of the African Union, Libya (official name: Great Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya) is considered as an “Upper Middle Income Economy” by the World Bank.

Geographically, it is surrounded by Mediterranean, Egypt, Sudan, Chad, Niger, Algeria and Tunisia from all sides. The capital of Libya, Tripoli, and it is the fourth largest country in Africa in terms of land area.

The Libyan economy depends primarily upon revenues from the oil sector, which contribute about 95% of export earnings, 25% of GDP, and 60% of public sector wages. Since the ending of the UN’s sanctions in 2003 , Libya has rejoined the international community and has been implementing measures to reform and open up its economy. US Federal Government re-assumes relationship with Libya in 2006.  The three decade sanction almost halted economic activities and developmental projects in Libya. With foreign reserves estimated to be at US$ 405billion, Libya is now ready to be at par with other Middle Eastern – oil – producing – prosperous countries. Hence, Libya is aggressively exerting efforts to attract international companies and business organizations to invest in the country so that industries will be  jump started. Most of the projects that these companies are involve with are in the construction and renovation of airports, buildings, hospitals, schools, railroads, roads and highways, oil and gas facilities, etc. With these projects, enormous manpower from all over the world are needed. Naturally, the world class reputation of Filipino workers makes them the preference of these companies. POEA (Philippine Overseas Employment Administration) statistic shows that in years 2007 and 2008 alone, Filipino workers in Libya have grown at almost 30% year-to-year.

According to sources, expatriate workers represent an estimated fifth of the workforce of the country.

So, if you have a dream to work abroad as so many people and you are looking for a high-paying job, Libya could be your place. Libya is ready to step forward as a popular destination for Filipino manpower. And Libya will be the next country – destination for the workers of RRJM International Manpower Services, Inc.

Interested Filipino workers may post now their applications/detailed resumes at www.apply.rrjm.com.

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