(Riyadh, 20 November 2014) – The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh recently received from the concerned Saudi authorities a copy of regulations and measures in bringing medicines with narcotics properties in and out of […]

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Saudi Arabia’s Procedures and Measures on Bringing Medicines with Narcotic Properties In and Out of the Kingdom

(Riyadh, 20 November 2014) – The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh recently received from the concerned Saudi authorities a copy of regulations and measures in bringing medicines with narcotics properties in and out of the Kingdom for personal use.

The Embassy requests all Filipinos who may be bringing into the Kingdom their medicines to carefully read, understand and comply with the requirements, in order not to be inconvenienced or questioned during entry into the Kingdom.

The rationale for the procedures and measures in releasing regulated medicines, which contain narcotic/psychotropic substances, brought by a patient arriving in and leaving the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for personal use, or by a Hajj Mission or concerned government authorities accompanying the Mission is as follows:

It prevents the release of regulated medicines considered restricted/banned from being used internationally and domestically;

It prevents the release of medicines as stated in Category (D) of Table I and Group (A) of Table II on the System on Anti-Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, as well as substances stated in Paragraph IV in the System on Anti-Drugs and Psychotropic Substances.

The request for the release of medicines should pass through the General Authority for Food and Drugs Administration’s Branch at the customs port or at the General Authority for Food and Drugs Administration, in the absence of a branch in the area or region.

It allows the release of the medicines brought in by patients into the Kingdom for personal use, in accordance with the following conditions:

MEDICAL REPORT

Attached detailed medical report from the medical institution/hospital which treated the patient;

Date of the medical report shall not exceed six (6) months period; and

Medical report should contain the following information:

Personal information about the patient

Medical diagnosis

Medical application and duration

Medical recommendations

Scientific name of the medicine and pharmaceutical brands and dosage prescriptions or,

DOCTOR’S PRESCRIPTION

Attached accredited doctor’s prescription of the patient from the hospital;

The date in the doctor’s prescription shall not exceeds six (6) months from date of issuance thereof; and

The doctor’s prescription should contain the following information:

Diagnosis of the patient

Scientific name of the medicine and pharmaceutical brands and prescriptions

Usage of the medicine and the duration of the treatment

Official dry seal of the hospital that treated the patient

Assurance and responsibility of the patient to limit his use of medicines for medicinal purposes only.

Attached copy of patient’s identity card.

The amount of medicine for approval and release should be sufficient for a period of thirty (30) days or for the duration of the patient’s stay in the Kingdom, whichever is lesser, and that such medicines are still valid for consumption, with the following considerations:

In case the medicine is already consumed, the patient should visit a hospital/ medical specialist to ensure the continuation of his medication.

In case the physician has confirmed the need for the patient to continue similar medication, the hospital shall require the patient to fill up an application prior to the issuance of a prescription on an appropriate medicine from a local pharmacy/market; the said patient is required to continue visiting the hospital for his therapeutic treatment, as may be required by his medical condition.

In case of non-availability of medicines or its alternative brands in the local market, the designated hospital could shall secure the required medicines from medical distributors after securing approval from the General Authority for Food and Drugs Administration.

For injectable medicines, the approval for its release may be facilitated through the supervision of a local hospital on behalf of the patient, with the precondition that the medicines should be registered under the said hospital for personal use in accordance with existing medical regulations.

If the amount of medicine to be released exceeds the required amount needed by the patient, the excess must be confiscated.

Patients leaving the Kingdom shall abide with the same procedures as those patients arriving in the Kingdom under Paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) of this Article, and the amount of medicine which may be released must cover a maximum period of three (3) consecutive months.

If the patient’s medicines are not in his possession but in the possession of one of his relatives (parents, children, brothers and husband), the patient’s identity card is required. However, if the medicines are in the possession of his representative, an Affidavit of Consent of the patient to bring the medicines is required, including a copy of his identity card.

In the event that the medicines containing narcotic substances are in the possession of Hajj Missions or concerned government authorities arriving in the Kingdom, and will be used by patients accompanying the Mission, the said medicines will be subject to the following procedures:

The Mission should submit a Request for Release of such medicines to the General Authority for Food and Drugs Administration’s Branch at the customs port area, which will receive the medicines.

Specify the name of the Head of Mission as well as the name of the pharmacist or pharmaceutical technician accompanying the Mission who is responsible for the custody of the narcotic substances and, if there is no Head of Mission, the name of the doctor accompanying the Mission, is sufficient.

Limit the number of personnel of the Mission.

Request must attached the following:

List of requested medicines certified by the competent government authority of the Mission showing the scientific name of the narcotic medicines, and pharmaceutical brands, concentration, and quantity.

Assurance and responsibility to limit the use of the medicines to the members of the Mission only, and it will not be sold to or disposed of by any means, and that the used/consumed, damaged and unused medicines should be brought back by the Mission when leaving the Kingdom. A list of medicines used, consumed, or damaged by the Mission should be provided to the General Authority for Food and Drugs Administration’s Branch located at the customs area before leaving the Kingdom.

The Mission should have medical doctor but all the medicines are under the direct supervision of the Head of Mission.

The requested medicine is free from banned substances, recognized internationally or locally, in the Kingdom.

Importation of medicines with narcotic substances are allowed through airplanes.

Upon the approval of the request, a permit will be released to the General Authority for Food and Drugs Administration’s Branch through the supervisor who is in charge of the Cargo Section at the customs area.

The General Authority for Food and Drugs Administration’s Branch in the municipality or in the region receiving the medicines has the right to either accept, reject and/or amend the request for reasonable grounds.

When the Mission leaves the Kingdom, they are required to submit a copy of the list of medicines that were used/consumed, damaged, and unused.

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GCC states agree new contract for domestic helpers

KUWAIT CITY —  Gulf labor ministers on Tuesday agreed on minimum terms in the contracts of domestic staff to improve working conditions of over 2.4 million foreign maids, an official said.

The move comes as labor ministers of the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), home to 23 million foreigners, mostly unskilled workers, are to meet with their Asian counterparts in Kuwait City this week to discuss the conditions of foreign labor in the region.

The new contract entitles domestic workers to a weekly day off, annual leave and the right to live outside their employer’s house, the director general of Kuwait’s Public Manpower Authority, Jamal Al-Dossari, said. It also limits the working day to eight hours.

“The contract has been approved by the ministers, though some countries said they have laws that are better for workers.

“The ministers agreed that the contract should be the minimum granted to workers,” Dossari said.

Under the contract, domestic helpers are also entitled to end of service indemnity and overtime pay for extra work for a maximum of two hours daily, in addition to banning employers from confiscating the workers’ passports.

Dossari said that GCC labor ministers and their counterparts from 12 Asian countries at their meeting on Wednesday-Thursday will discuss “ways to bridge the gap between the two groups and resolve problems facing workers.”

India, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, which are the main sources of workers in the Gulf, are among the countries taking part.

Saudi Arabia has already taken a number of steps to protect the rights of domestic helpers. Regulations on the rights and duties of domestic helpers and sponsors, which were approved by the Council of Ministers on July 15 last year, came into force last October.

The new rules require employers to pay domestic helpers the agreed monthly salary without delay, and give them a day off each week.

Employers are also required to provide domestic helpers with suitable accommodations, as well as granting them time to rest for at least nine hours each day.

Under the new guidelines, workers are entitled to paid sick leave and a one-month paid vacation after putting in two years of work as well as end of service compensation equal to one month salary after four years.

The employer has no right to compel domestic helpers to do a job that does not come under the purview of the labor contract. — AFP

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Checklist for Documented OFWs
✓ Valid passport and a working/employment visa or permit
✓ Contract of Employment (processed by the POEA or verified and registered onsite by POLO)
✓ Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) certificate
✓ Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) - this serves as your exit clearance and exemption from paying Philippine Travel Tax and Airport Terminal Fee
✓ Valid OWWA and Pag-IBIG membership
✓ Valid PhilHealth membership coverage

Attend PEOS (Pre-Employment Orientation Seminar) conducted by the POEA in the main office or at the POEA regional offices.
Submission of Application and Requirements:
Submit application form and all the requirements being asked from you. The basic required documents are: personal data sheets, transcript of records, high school and college diplomas, certificate(s) of employment, board certificate(s), training and trade certificates (if applicable), passport, and 2"x2" pictures.
Undergo Preliminary Interview and Evaluation
You may have to attend a pre-application orientation being conducted by the concerned recruiter/local agent so you can be informed of the details of the employment offer. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the job, you will be asked to undergo testing and/or interviews among other screening procedures.
Undergo Medical and Trade Testing
If selected, you will be instructed to proceed to an accredited medical clinic for basic medical examination and to any TESDA-accredited testing centers, if necessary, to ensure that you are fit to work.
Discussion of the Terms and Conditions of Employment and Signing of Contract
When you pass the medical exam and trade testing, you will be asked to sign an employment contract. REMEMBER, before signing a contract, read and study first all the provisions. Do not sign the contract, nor pay any fee unless you have fully understood and agreed to the indicated terms and conditions. Always demand for a receipt once a payment is made.
Processing of your documents with the POEA and concerned embassies or entities
Your agency will now proceed to process your documents with the following entities:
a) Concerned Foreign Embassy - Visa issuance/stamping
b) Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) - for registration and documentation of employment contracts as well as issuance of e-Receipt or Overseas Employment Certificates (OEC)
c) Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) - if certain documents need translation and authentication (e.g. employment contract written wholly in the foreign language)
d) Concerned AIRLINE - for issuance of booking certificates or Pre-paid Ticket Advice (PTA)
Attendance to PDOS
You should undergo a compulsory Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) before leaving the country.
Validation and Departure at the Airport
You should proceed at the POEA-Labor Assistance Center and have required documents validated before attending to other airport procedures.

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If you are planning to go overseas, check out this comprehensive guide to the steps you need to take to become a legitimate and documented OFW. Make sure your requirements are complete to help you land your dream job overseas faster!
Checklist for Documented OFWs
✓ Valid passport and a working/employment visa or permit
✓ Contract of Employment (processed by the POEA or verified and registered onsite by POLO)
✓ Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) certificate
✓ Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) - this serves as your exit clearance and exemption from paying Philippine Travel Tax and Airport Terminal Fee
✓ Valid OWWA and Pag-IBIG membership
✓ Valid PhilHealth membership coverage

Attend PEOS (Pre-Employment Orientation Seminar) conducted by the POEA in the main office or at the POEA regional offices.
Submission of Application and Requirements:
Submit application form and all the requirements being asked from you. The basic required documents are: personal data sheets, transcript of records, high school and college diplomas, certificate(s) of employment, board certificate(s), training and trade certificates (if applicable), passport, and 2"x2" pictures.
Undergo Preliminary Interview and Evaluation
You may have to attend a pre-application orientation being conducted by the concerned recruiter/local agent so you can be informed of the details of the employment offer. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the job, you will be asked to undergo testing and/or interviews among other screening procedures.
Undergo Medical and Trade Testing
If selected, you will be instructed to proceed to an accredited medical clinic for basic medical examination and to any TESDA-accredited testing centers, if necessary, to ensure that you are fit to work.
Discussion of the Terms and Conditions of Employment and Signing of Contract
When you pass the medical exam and trade testing, you will be asked to sign an employment contract. REMEMBER, before signing a contract, read and study first all the provisions. Do not sign the contract, nor pay any fee unless you have fully understood and agreed to the indicated terms and conditions. Always demand for a receipt once a payment is made.
Processing of your documents with the POEA and concerned embassies or entities
Your agency will now proceed to process your documents with the following entities:
a) Concerned Foreign Embassy - Visa issuance/stamping
b) Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) - for registration and documentation of employment contracts as well as issuance of e-Receipt or Overseas Employment Certificates (OEC)
c) Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) - if certain documents need translation and authentication (e.g. employment contract written wholly in the foreign language)
d) Concerned AIRLINE - for issuance of booking certificates or Pre-paid Ticket Advice (PTA)
Attendance to PDOS
You should undergo a compulsory Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) before leaving the country.
Validation and Departure at the Airport
You should proceed at the POEA-Labor Assistance Center and have required documents validated before attending to other airport procedures.

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