The number of Filipino workers will increase by 50% in Romania this year – 25.04.2024

During the first edition of the Filipino-Romanian Friendship Week recently organized in the Philippines, by the Department of Migrant Workers, from the Government of the Philippine Government, the urgent need for personnel that Romania is currently facing and the need to supplement by up to 50% were emphasized of the number of Filipino workers ready to enter the labor market in our country, according to a press release sent to the Editor.

In order to reduce the acute labor shortage in Romania, skilled workers are especially needed from the Philippines, according to Yosef Gavriel Peisakh, General Manager of the recruitment request WORK FROM ASIA, one of the main importers of Filipino personnel in Romania, who she was also present in the Philippines, at the official event dedicated to the collaboration between the two countries.

“Given that we currently have 2,000 Filipino workers in the country, this year we estimate a 50% increase in the number of probationary personnel from this country, i.e. by approximately 1,000 workers, of which 50% are domestic workers and 50% skilled workers and semi-qualified. The need for workers from our country has increased significantly, because there is a need for workers with experience in almost all fields. “, a statement Yosef Gavriel Peisakh.

During the event that marked the celebration of 52 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries, through a cultural exchange and a series of collaboration initiatives, His Excellency, Răduţa Dana Matache, the Ambassador of Romania to the Philippines declared that: “The year this will be the reopening of the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Romania and both the Department of Migrant Workers and the private sector support the commendable efforts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to reopen the embassy in Bucharest, because this is in our interest, the Romanians”, concluded the Romanian ambassador in the Philippines according to thephilbiznews.com website.

Appreciated all over the world for their lucrative qualities, Filipino workers are also in high demand in Romania, where many of them are employed mainly in the domestic sector, especially as nannies, housekeepers, gardeners and domestic helpers.

“They are very suitable for Romania, due to several privileges, starting from their religion, which makes them closer to us in terms of mentality, most Filipinos are Roman Catholic. In addition, they are good English speakers and position themselves at an intermediate-advanced level, compared to other Asian workers. They have values ​​and an attitude more compatible with the needs of Romanian employers, who appreciate them for their diligence. Most Filipinos honor their employment contracts and do not run away from their employers, unlike other foreign workers. “, concluded Yosef Gavriel Peisakh.

For carrying out his labor recruitment activity from the Philippines in Romania, successfully for over 14 years and his contribution to the import of personnel in our country, Yosef Gavriel Peisakh was rewarded with a diploma of appreciation from the Philippine Government.