My thoughts as a Mom/Family Caregiver

My thoughts as a Mom/Family Caregiver

May 13, 2012

Position applied: Mother/Family Caregiver Being a mother is not easy. It is the most difficult and challenging job I have experienced. 21 years before, I didn’t know how it was to be a mother. Although I have a loving mother, I am more focused on ...

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LCP applicant files complaint against placement agency, a cautionary tale

LCP applicant files complaint against placement agency, a cautionary tale

May 2, 2012

How much does it cost an applicant to enter Canada as a live-in caregiver (LCP)? As per new regulations governing the hiring of LCP, all costs should be shouldered by employers but for a suspicious agency like one called Sampaguita International Recruitment Agency, it costs ...

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DINNER TIME (On the eyes of a foreign caregiver)

DINNER TIME (On the eyes of a foreign caregiver)

October 26, 2011

Eat, my child, please! I begged To this child I call ward. As he stared At his dinner of Sirloin steak, buttered vegetables, Mashed potatoes, a cup of milk.   “I don’t want to,”he hissed, “Please, eat.”I insisted. “Why?Why?Why?”he screamed “So that you’ll grow well,” ...

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Important websites (Application for Permanent Residence Status)

Important websites (Application for Permanent Residence Status)

August 25, 2011

Ready to process your application for Permanent Residence? Good for you! Here are following links that could help you make your application smoother. Good luck! 1.Get a copy/download application forms and instructions in filling up the forms, http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/notices/notice-permanent.asp click http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/live-in.asp 2.Renewal/amendment/replacement of Philippine passport: www.philcongen-toronto.com/consular/docs/PassportRenewal.pdf ...

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The wait for Permanent Residency

The wait for Permanent Residency

August 19, 2011

I am always checking the mail these days. My neighbour and even the mail man would’ve noticed that exactly at 10:30, I am at the mailbox. I have been waiting like this for a month now. And every day, I turned on my heel without ...

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Newsbriefs for June, 2011

Newsbriefs for June, 2011

June 29, 2011

 Sen. Drilon encourages further talks on the Dual Citizenship Act Philippine Senator Franklin Drilon, in his Toronto visit last June 25, 2011 stressed the benefits of the Dual Citizenship Act or RA 9225 as he is also seek to find on the other hand ...

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