Plenty of work in Canada and Australia, claims Filipino official

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administrator (POEA) has told hopeful migrants that there are still jobs for them abroad despite the global economic slump.

Although many countries have been making thousands of jobs redundant, there is still requirement for foreign workers in many industries says Jennifer Manalill, the POEA.

Speaking of opportunities to work in Australia, Manalill said, "Australia has expressed intent to hire Filipino workers since they need to rehabilitate gas and oil pipes. They also need IT professionals.”

“In Canada,” says Manalill, “they're looking for health care workers and service crew such as food counter attendants. They need workers for various industries.”

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