PHL Embassy in Yangon Conducts First Post-Arrival Orientation Seminar

Philippine Ambassador to Myanmar Eduardo E. Kapunan, Jr. with the Post Arrival Orientation Seminar (PAOS) participants and Embassy personnel.

15 March 2018 YANGON – The Philippine Embassy in Yangon conducted its first Post Arrival Orientation Seminar (PAOS) for Filipino workers in Myanmar on 11 March at Melia Hotel. Thirty-six (36) Filipinos attended the seminar.

The PAOS was conducted to give Filipinos, especially those who are new to Myanmar, an overview on relevant Myanmar laws and practices that may help them make their stay in Myanmar safe and worthwhile. The resource speakers from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population and Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture discussed Myanmar immigration laws and policies, Myanmar labor laws, rights of workers, labor dispute mechanisms, Myanmar culture, traditions and other Do’s and Don’ts for foreigners.

Fellow Filipinos such as Ms. Rachelle Manalo, President of Pilipinas.MM, introduced the Filipino community organization in Myanmar and discussed their past and upcoming activities while Mr. Marlon Dela Cruz, an experienced commuter in Myanmar, also shared some lessons on transportation and commuting.

Third Secretary and Vice Consul Jan Michael B. Gomez briefed the participants on the Embassy’s consular and assistance-to-nationals services. He also encouraged Filipinos to register with the Embassy. END

For more information, visit www.yangonpe.dfa.gov.ph or https://www.facebook.com/PHinMyanmar

Left: Ambassador Eduardo E. Kapunan, Jr. delivers his Opening Remarks. Center: Daw Hteik Tin Hninn, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture discusses Do’s and Don’t’s in Myanmar. Right: U Kyaw Myint, Deputy Director of the Department of Immigration, Myanmar Ministry of Labor, Immigration, and Population.