Pinoys In Poland

Fundacja Ocalenie is an active NGO, striving to support immigrants integration, by organizing, among others, the Polish courses. The levels and time of classes depend on the registered participants. How and when to sign up for the courses? You can sign up for the course by completing an online form available through a link provided on the Foundation’s website and the Foundation’s fan page on Facebook . You will be able to access the forms and register yourself only during a time period which is previously specified with dates provided on the page: 7 – 9 January 2019 | 6 – 8 May 2019 | 2 – 4 September 2019 You can always come to the Foundation’s office during the recruitment period, where there will be people who will help with registration For whom: foreigners who are above 18 years old and come from outside the European Union but residing in Poland legally and possessing a document confirming that (visa, residence card, etc.) Registration: via an online form on th...

On New Year's Eve, Warsaw comes alive with parties and fireworks December 31 2018 19:00–01:30 Admission Free Plac Bankowy   - ul. Marszałkowska and Al. Solidarności, Warsaw

Leah M. Basinang-Ruiz was among those nominated to new diplomatic posts by President Rodrigo Duterte. Ruiz was nominated for the position of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Poland with concurrent jurisdiction over Ukraine, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, according to nomination papers released by Malacañang on Friday, December 21. The document was signed by Duterte on Wednesday, December 19. Meanwhile, former Department of Foreign Affairs spokesman Raul Hernandez has been nominated Philippine ambassador to Turkey with jurisdiction over Georgia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, Hernandez had previously served as ambassador to South Korea. Before then, he was DFA spokesman during the administration of Benigno Aquino III. Duterte also appointed Edward Fereira as a special envoy of the President to Kazakhstan for six months. Alex Garcia Chua was nominated ambassador to Kenya with jurisdiction over Burundi, Union of the Comoros, Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Rwanda...

Today, December 21, marks the Winter solstice the first day of winter in the northern hemisphere — the shortest day and the longest night of the year. It happens once a year in every hemisphere The word solstice comes from Latin sol “sun” and sistere “to stand still.” In the Northern Hemisphere, as summer advances to winter, the points on the horizon where the Sun rises and sets advance southward each day; the high point in the Sun’s daily path across the sky, which occurs at local noon, also moves southward each day. At the winter solstice, the Sun’s path has reached its southernmost position. The next day, the path will advance northward. However, a few days before and after the winter solstice, the change is so slight that the Sun’s path seems to stay the same, or stand still. The Sun is directly overhead at “high-noon” on Winter Solstice at the latitude called the Tropic of Capricorn. The Winter solstice 2018 will mark the shortest day of the year in the northern hem...

FAQs on Civil registration and other consular concerns What does a Filipino need to get married in Poland? I got married in Poland. What should I do next? I am a married Filipino woman and I would like to apply for a new passport using my married surname. What documents should I provide? I am a married Filipino woman and I would like to continue using my maiden surname in my passport. However, I would like to declare my change of status from ‘single’ to ‘married’ in my passport record. Am I required to submit my DFA-authenticated marriage certificate or accomplish a Report of Marriage? I am a Filipino who gave birth to/whose child was born in Poland. What should I do to report the birth of my child and to secure a Philippine passport for him/her? A Filipino passed away in Poland and we are the company authorized by the next of kin to make arrangements for the repatriation of the remains. What documents are required from the Embassy to facilitate the repatriation and what d...

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration's replies to 13 most frequently asked questions (FAQs) covering recruitment process, placement fees and other concerns arising from overseas migration. 1. I am a college graduate and want to work abroad. Where to find job vacancies? Job vacancies are commonly advertised in newspapers and other media. Some employers advertise in the internet. Job vacancies are likewise posted in the premises of licensed recruitment agencies. POEA publishes a list of licensed recruitment agencies quarterly to guide job seekers. 2. I was able to secure a work visa from a foreign country, do I need to go through POEA for processing of my documents? What are the requirements? Yes, you need to have your documents processed at POEA. A visa merely allows entry into another country. It does not specify the terms and conditions of work for a particular employer. Name hires or Filipino workers who have found jobs on their own should have their docume...

Paskong Pinoy: A Presentation of Philippine Christmas Tradition All members of the Filipino community are cordially invited to Paskong Pinoy: A Presentation of Philippine Christmas Tradition. There will be a granting of certificates for students of Polish Language Class. The traditional Christmas games and Philippine Christmas carols will follow. Everyone is also invited to join the gift giving with a minimum amount of 20 PLN and with your name as the giver. The event will be held this SUNDAY, 16 DECEMBER 2018 at 2:00 P.M . Philippine Embassy in Warsaw , Stanisława Lentza 11, 02-956 Warszawa Please e-mail your confirmation to pe.warsaw@gmail.com

What does a Filipino working in Poland need to go on holiday in the Philippines as per PH government requirements? If you are registered with the POEA and are returning to Poland and to the same company, you only need to register online with the Balik Manggagawa program at bmonline.ph If you are registered with the POEA to work in Poland but you transferred to a different company, or if you moved to Poland for work from another country, you are required to secure a new Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC). The documents you will need are: employment contract and work permit. These two documents need to be authenticated (red ribbon procedure) by the Philippine Embassy. The fee is PLN 100 per document (original plus translation is considered as one document). Authentication requirements: document must be in English or if in Polish, must have a sworn English translation. They must be legalized by the Polish Foreign Ministry (contact details as follows): Ministry of For...

On Assistance-to-Nationals Services If I need emergency assistance from the Embassy, what should I do? If my visa has expired and I want to return to the Philippines, how can the Embassy help me?   If my tourist visa is expired, and I still need time to look for work, what should I do? What do I do if I get arrested by police authorities? What do I do if I am experiencing violence in my work place/home? What do I do if I have an issue with my employer? What should I do if my employer informs me that my employment will be terminated? Employment and Residence What documents do I need to work in Poland/Estonia/Latvia/Lithuania? How do I apply for a residence permit/karta pobytu in Poland? What do I need to do if I want to change my employer in Poland? Are Filipinos required to pay tax in Poland/Estonia/Latvia/Lithuania? Are Filipinos working in Poland/Estonia/Latvia/Lithuania required to sign up to the social insurance program in these countries? Can Filipinos working...

RECRUITMENT OF FILIPINOS FOR OVERSEAS WORK What should I do if I want to recruit workers from the Philippines? In order to recruit Filipinos for work overseas, a foreign principal/employer must first apply for accreditation and submit its job order for approval by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), the Philippine government authority that accredits foreign employers/principals, approves job orders and monitors the deployment of Filipinos for work overseas. The foreign principal is required to prove that the company is authorized/certified by the government of the country where the employer/company is located to operate its business and has the necessary documents to prove this, and that it has the permission of the government to employ non-EU nationals. The company must also work with a registered Philippine recruitment agency which will act as their liaison with the Philippine government and assist them in recruiting and choosing suitable candidates ...

The trade ban is the law forbidding trade on Sundays. The law was introduced by leading trade union Solidarity which wants employees to be able to rest and spend time with their families and enjoy cultural life. The goal of the trade ban in Poland was to forbid any transaction activities on Sundays. This however didn’t meet with the approval of all the members of the parliament. Hence, the law contains both some exceptions and it will be implemented gradually. Starting from March 2018, the shops will operate only on the first and the last Sunday of the month. Since the beginning of 2019, we will shop freely on the last Sunday of the month only. The last step will be in 2020 when shops will operate only on 7 Sundays in the year. Those seven days will include Sundays before Christmas and Easter as well as four additional days in January, April, June and August. Exceptions from the ban Trade ban does NOT include cinemas, restaurants, cafés, small local stores where the ...

In 2019, these are the following bank holidays in Poland:

08 December 2018 (Saturday) ; 20:05 (Poland Time) / 09 December 2018 (Sunday)  03:05 (Phil Time) Live at Polsat  or at Mister Supranational Youtube channel

07 December 2018 (Friday) ; 20:05 (Poland Time) / 08 December 2018 (Saturday)  03:05 (Phil Time) Live at Polsat  or at Miss Supranational Youtube channel

The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (GOCC, Polish Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy, WOŚP) is one of the biggest, non-governmental, non-profit, charity organizations in Poland. The GOCC Foundation has American Heart Association Certification for providing courses in CPR and ECC, and use of high technology for medical lifesaving. 27th Grand Finale charitable fundraiser will take place on Sunday, January 13th, 2019 and huge parties are thrown around the country (and at other places where Polish people live). These are organized by volunteers, except for the biggest event which takes place at the Pałac Kultury i Nauki (Palace of Culture and Science) in Warsaw, and is managed by the GOCC itself. This year they will be raising money to purchase state-of-the-art equipment for specialist children’s hospitals in Poland. There are almost 50 such medical facilities, where children suffering from serious medical conditions can be diagnosed and then treated by qualified medical staf...

This Advent -- together let our hearts journey many a thousand miles. The English Catholic Parish here in Warsaw (Aleja Solidarności 80, Warsaw) will be having this Charity project this Advent... The chosen beneficiary is the Apostolate Mission of the Ursuline Sisters in the Philippines If you wish to support... 2nd Collection on Dec 9 and 16 sa parish Bake Sale on Dec 9 - by providing homebaked goods or by buying/patronizing the sale bank transfer donation - acct num 92 1600 1374 1876 1176 6000 0005 (Zgromadzenie Sióstr Urszulanek SJK) To know more about this, a representative of the mission will be present this Sunday at the parish church.