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JOB ALERT! Japan opens doors for drivers

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LOVE driving? Why not earn from it while enjoying what you do? And the best part, it’s a job overseas and it’s in Japan!

The Overseas Labor Market Forum revealed that some 28,000 Filipino Drivers are needed in Japan and Europe for the next five years.

According to Suzuki Yuki, the Japanese Labor Attaché, they are in need of more than 24,000 taxi drivers and some 4,000 train drivers.

The monthly salary when converted to the Philippine Peso ranges from P58,000 to P65,000.

However, among the requirements include a language proficiency certificate, particularly in Nihongo.

“Ang worker dapat walang nilalabas na pera even for language training. Dapat ito covered by the employer,” Department of Migrant Workers Undersecretary Py Caunan clarified.

Meanwhile, European countries such as Slovenia, Austria and the Czech Republic are also looking for truck, bus and taxi drivers.

The monthly salary ranges from P55,000 to P142,000. Speaking the English language is a requirement.

For those interested simply need to visit the Department of Migrant Workers website.

“Yes, may demand, yes talagang Filipino worker. Pero teka dapat safe, ethical. One example ng usapan o host country, bago kayo mag-issue ng visa siguraduhin niyo dumaan sa DMW protector,” DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said.

Kiko Cueto