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Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda D. Baldoz said the Philippine government is party to a memorandum of cooperation on maritime counter-piracy training and education with the US forged on July 31 last year as an offshoot of the Somalian piracy incidents that have become prevalent since 2006. The DOLE is the lead agency in implementing the said memorandum.

Baldoz disclosed that the national action plan will not only be exclusively on counter-piracy measures, but would also have components on traumatic psycho-social counseling to hostaged seafarers and their next-of-kins.

Since piracy attacks on vessels passing through the Gulf of Aden gained international attention, 46 vessels with Filipino crew have already fell victim to bandits demanding millions of dollars in ransom. A total of 538 Filipino seafarers were manning the said vessels.

Latest data revealed that six vessels are still under negotiation for the release of captive crew including 81 Filipino seafarers.

Baldoz said that while the Somalian piracy is a global menace, the Philippine government has taken aggressive measures in cooperation with the US and other international organizations to address the piracy issues.

“The Somalian piracy problem requires a concerted effort from the international community to finally deter it from happening again. On the part of the Philippines, we have initiated the establishment of safety and welfare protection measures responsive to the situation and to the conditions of our affected seafarers,” she stressed.

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), an attached agency of the DOLE, has already issued Governing Board resolutions from 2008 to the current year that declared high risk areas for our seafarers as well as the parallel benefits entitled to those passing through said high risk areas.

The POEA Governing Board is October 7, 2008, issued board resolution no. 4, series of 2008, that declared ‘high risk’ areas along seafarers’ route and that seafarers passing within the declared ‘high risk’ areas shall receive double the amount of their basic wage, overtime pay, and leave pay. They shall also be entitled to a double amount of compensation and benefits in cases of death, injury, or illness while within the said areas.

More significantly, the resolution orders the Master to inform the seafarer passing through high risk areas as the voyage is known.

The Governing Board also issued other resolutions relevant to the Somalia piracy issue such as GBR No. 6 (adopting the 5th revision of the IBF High Risk Area for a definition of a new high risk zone); GBR No.5 (allowing the deployment of Filipino seafarers on board vessels transiting the Gulf of Aden on certain conditions); and GBR No.3 (extending the high risk zone coordinates as defined by the IMEC).

On January 28 this year, the POEA issued memorandum circular no. 02, series of 2010, which required seafarers to be deployed to undergo training on practical measures to avoid, deter, or delay piracy attacks as a requirement for the processing of their contract. This, however, will be at no cost to the seafarers.

Baldoz also said that a tripartite summit was held at the start of the year which was meant to address piracy issues. Summit participants agreed on adopting measures and concerted approach to help deter piracy-related incidents embodied in a Communique.

Among these, the DOLE shall expand the DOLE Crisis Monitoring Committee’s functions and expand its membership to include representations of all the tripartite sectors. The committee is under the DOLE Office of Maritime Affairs.

Through the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, the DOLE shall also provide counseling and other support services for seafarers who are victims of piracy.

The measures also include the convening of regular consultation meetings by the Office of Maritime Affairs with industry stakeholders with the purpose of reviewing and updating the progress of implementation of said Communique.

The Philippine government, in cooperation with other governments, shall also make aggressive representation to the United Nations to address piracy issues. Likewise, the Communique calls on other concerned sectors in the national and international communities to support efforts in addressing the problem.

Baldoz said discussions are on-going between the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Washington and the US’ Department of Transportation regarding the implementation of the provisions in the memorandum of cooperation.

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“This is a feedback hard to ignore,” Baldoz said, citing a report of the DOLE Call Center showing that most of the workers who contacted the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) hotline have been inquiring about minimum wages and calling on employers to comply with the law.

An average of 238 workers contacted the DOLE each day from Monday to Saturday during the first six months of 2010.

Baldoz said that out of the average number of daily callers, 66% or 158 inquired on labor standards and social protection (LSP), particularly on the minimum wage law, wage distortion, and rules and regulations implementing wage orders.

She said employers have the moral responsibility to provide workers what is due them, not only in accordance with the law, but also in accordance with the principles of decency and uprightness.

“Employers who provide just wages and benefits gain more as their workers tend to be happy and, thus, more productive and efficient at work,” Baldoz said.

The DOLE Call Center, which is also called Serbisyong Magalang, Mahusay na Impormasyon sa Labor at Employment, or SMILE, reported a total of 37,134 callers from January to June this year. A total of 24,591, or an average of 158 daily, were callers inquiring on LSP particularly on minimum wage orders and their implementation. There were also queries on other labor standards, such as retirement pay and computation on holidays, rest day premium, overtime, and night differentials.

Other callers inquired on employment and manpower development, labor relations, and contact details of various DOLE offices, bureaus, and attached agencies.

Baldoz said the Call Center SMILE will be strengthened to serve more workers in line with the policy of President Benigno S. Aquino III directing government agencies to strengthen feedback and consultation with the people to enable the government to improve its services.

She said strengthening the call center is part of the DOLE’s efforts geared towards the attainment of the President’s 22-point labor and employment agenda.

The DOLE Call Center SMILE started operating in 2005 upon issuance of DOLE Administrative Order No. 152 to attend to calls from clients inquiring on labor and employment matters including queries on employment opportunities, locally and overseas.

It is manned by a composite group of nine selected employees from DOLE offices observing two shift schedules from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Saturday, including holidays.

Workers may call the DOLE Call Center Hotline 527-8000, DOLE 2917 from their Globe or TM cellphones, and 908-2917 from their Globe landline phones. All calls from Globe or TM cellphones and Globe landlines are free of charge nationwide.

The service is also open to non-Globe subscribers, who will be charged regular per minute call rates. Charges will also apply to callers from other networks.

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Andok’s offers its patrons the best quality litson manok (roasted chicken) and dokito frito (fried chicken). In addition, Andok’s also offers wide variety of choices. It also offers soft-served ice cream and frozen drinks.

Andok’s now has approximately 150 SKUs offered in the market. and is likely to grow in order to meet the demands of its valued customers. Andok’s main business thrust has always been to provide high quality product. at affordable prices.

Franchise Information

Andok’s offers two franchise formats: Take-out and Dine-in. Both offer the same great tasting and affordable food Filipino families have come to love through the years. We will provide you the tools and knowledge to help you build a profitable business for yourself and your community.

The Franchise Package includes:

* The right to use our trademark, name and logo.
* Start-up and pre-opening assistance.
* Store design and construction assistance.
* Franchise operations manual.
* Business management, operations and customer service training.
* An established brand image and nationwide advertising support.
* Continuous product development and innovation.
* Economical pricing for ingredients, equipment and supplies.

How much is the initial investment for an Andok’s franchise?
The franchise fee for an Andok’s dine-in store is PhP 500,000 while for a take-out outlet, the franchise fee is PhP 300,000. Other investment considerations will be construction, equipment, furnishings and initial working capital. which may vary depending on outlet size and location.

What is the term of the franchise agreement?
The initial term to franchise is five (5) years for dine-in stores and three (3) years for take-out outlets, with succeeding two renewals of five (5) years each and three (3) years each, respectively for dine-in stores and take-out outlets.

What is the location requirement for an outlet?
A take-out outlet requires a floor area of approximately 40 to 50 square meters. For dine-in stores, a floor area of about 200 to 250 square meters that can seat about 100 to 150 customers is required. Ideal locations are: visible and accessible from major thoroughfares; passenger terminals of public utility vehicles; community centers or malls; near markets; commercial/ business district; and areas with high foot and vehicle traffic.

Will we be given an operations manual?
Yes. As our franchise. you will receive a copy of the confidential Franchise Operations Manual. This contains the policies and procedures involved in running an Andok’s store. You will be given your copy of the manual during training.

What training will we receive as franchisees?
For a franchise. of an Andok’s dine-in store, the owner and 26 of his employees will receive extensive training for 5 days at the Andok’s head office, 12 days at a Company-owned store and an additional 5 days upon soft opening at the franchise. outlet. Training conducted for franchised take-out outlets shall cover training of the owner and 8 of his employees, which includes 3 days at the Andok’s head office, 7 days at a company-owned outlet and an additional 5 days upon soft opening at the franchise premises.

Contact:

The Franchise Manager, Andoks food Corp.
Corazon Tierro-Javier Building, No. 24 Bulacan St.
Barangay Bungad, West Avenue, Quezon City
Tel: (02) 412-3210, 372-4033 loc 159
Fax: (02) 376-7092
Email: franchise@andokscorp.com
Web: www.andokscorp.com

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Date Posted     07-02-2010
Company     SHARP KARILAGAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC
Location     MAKATI CITY
Salary     382.00
Height     0.00
Minimum Age     21
Maximum Age     30
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SHARP KARILAGAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC

Address
Rm. 318 BF Condominium Bldg., Intramuros, Manila, MANILA
Telephone : (02)5263705, 5257902
Fax Number :
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NCO GROUP (RMH Teleservices Asia Pacific Inc.)

Address
4F ELJCC, ABS-CBN COMPOUND, MOTHER IGNACIA AVE,, QUEZON CITY
Telephone : 981-7525
Fax Number :
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Location     BAGUIO CITY
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Address
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Date Posted     07-09-2010
Company     Global Connect eSolutions
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Minimum Age     18
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Address
km 6 JP Laurel Avenue,In between Genesis 88 and Norkis Yamaha, Bajada, Davao City, DAVAO CITY
Telephone : (082)303-5231
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