BIG MOVE 2023

sabina12 · August 2023

@ina008 said:
Hi po! June 3 po ako nag enroll pero hanggang ngayon wala pa din. Triny ko tumawag walang makasagot na operator, naka waiting ako halos 30 mins na. Saang number ka po tumawag? Ito po tinawagan ko 132 011

Yan din po ba tinawagan nyo?

Yes po, yan tinawagan ko. Mukhang swertehan sa operator na makakausap. Tyaga tyaga sa tawag lang siguro.

australiandreams · August 2023

Hello.

Ask ko lang if continuous pa po ba ang contribution niyo for PhilHealth? Plano po kasi namin na hindi na ituloy since hindi na naman ata magagamit sa Australia..

Thanks!

lmsg06 · August 2023

@australiandreams said:

Hello.

Ask ko lang if continuous pa po ba ang contribution niyo for PhilHealth? Plano po kasi namin na hindi na ituloy since hindi na naman ata magagamit sa Australia..

Thanks!

Paid Philhealth during my first employment (4 years). Moved to another job as Contractual sa Government, I was trying to pay my Philhealth but nung sinabi nila na 3 or 4% ng sahod yung bayad (tapos ito yung time na may corruption case sa philhealth). I never paid again. 1 and 2 years later, got invited, submitted my docs including sss tax pagibig except philhealth. No problems with my application, not saying this will work for everyone. But I think having philhealth will really help in case maospital ka sa pinas.

whimpee · August 2023

@australiandreams said:
Hello.

Ask ko lang if continuous pa po ba ang contribution niyo for PhilHealth? Plano po kasi namin na hindi na ituloy since hindi na naman ata magagamit sa Australia..

Thanks!

If you're already moving, you won't be required to contribute if you don't have plans on using it soon. Di sya magagamit sa AU.

addichan · August 2023

Guys, meron ba sa inyo ang nagbabalak mag transport ng TV papuntang AU? Alam nyo magkano pa-ship? 55 inch TV, nawala ko na ang box. Baka may idea kayo?

era222 · August 2023

@addichan said:
Guys, meron ba sa inyo ang nagbabalak mag transport ng TV papuntang AU? Alam nyo magkano pa-ship? 55 inch TV, nawala ko na ang box. Baka may idea kayo?

Wala akong maprovide na info other than share lang, nung flight ko from AU to PH may nagcheck-in ng malaking flat screen. Not sure nga lang if it works PH to AU. Philippine Airlines flight ‘to.

Conboyboy · August 2023

@addichan said:
Guys, meron ba sa inyo ang nagbabalak mag transport ng TV papuntang AU? Alam nyo magkano pa-ship? 55 inch TV, nawala ko na ang box. Baka may idea kayo?

Isabay mo na lang sa BM bro. Find old tv boxes disposed to fit your tv.

It will be counted as normal baggage unless theres penalty for more than the allowed length of item. Just check the airline.

Btw AU pala is PAL (tv system) same with SG so wala issue sa local TV. Not sure about channels if digital na din.

tigerlance · August 2023

@lmsg06 said:
@australiandreams said:

Hello.

Ask ko lang if continuous pa po ba ang contribution niyo for PhilHealth? Plano po kasi namin na hindi na ituloy since hindi na naman ata magagamit sa Australia..

Thanks!

Paid Philhealth during my first employment (4 years). Moved to another job as Contractual sa Government, I was trying to pay my Philhealth but nung sinabi nila na 3 or 4% ng sahod yung bayad (tapos ito yung time na may corruption case sa philhealth). I never paid again. 1 and 2 years later, got invited, submitted my docs including sss tax pagibig except philhealth. No problems with my application, not saying this will work for everyone. But I think having philhealth will really help in case maospital ka sa pinas.

If may Medicare naman dito sa AU, you also need private medical insurance. I think it will be cheaper to purchase travel medical insurance purchased in Australia para comprehensive medical coverage rather than paying Philhealth.

tigerlance · August 2023

@_sebodemacho said:

@chemron9400 said:

@_sebodemacho said:

@chemron9400 said:
Hi sa mga na hire offshore, may relocation package ba kayo or wala? Hehe 😁 kasi PR na so i am not sure kung may relocation package parin… thanks sa sasagot 😊😊

Most probably wala yan haha. Based lang rin sa recent applications ko (tumumal recently, wala na pumapansin sakin hahahaha), wala silang relocation package kasi nageexpect talaga sila since PR ka na, you have all the means and work rights. Pero pwede ka naman mag negotiate kung meron sila pa-hotel for a week or so, open up mo lang na since new migrant ka maghahanap ka pa lang ng bahay pagdating mo. I suggest just be transparent and be open to that.

Mga employer sponsored lang yung usually merong relocation package.

Thanks. Yun din inisip ko since PR na tau so feeling ko wala haha..

Ma-share ko lang baka off-topic na, pero may inapplyan ako sobrang gustong gusto ko yung company. Parang every year ata nagaapply ako sa kanila for 3yrs now, pero wala. Olats. Di talaga ko pinapansin kahit sobrang swak na swak yung position sa experience ko.

Makes me think, automatic pag offshore, ayaw na nila agad sakin kahit PR na ko. Sad lang hahahahaha.

Ito ang challenge sa new migrants. pero meron talagang maswerte.

Para madali ka makuha sa work...
a) If your company na pinagworkan mo sa Pinas merong branch dito sa Australia
b) Australian company ang pinagworkan mo sa Pinas
c) Australian standards yung work experience mo sa Pinas
d) Australian education kung dati may student visa ka sa AU, advantage mo ito sa paghahanap ng work
e) Australian address and phone number
f) Australian certificates

They have this computer software na nadetect nila offshore address, offshore experience only, na hindi ka na mashoshortlist sa interview. Pero not all pero maraming companies na ganito. Saka pagnadetect nila na permanent visa only compared citizen, permanent visa compared sa skilled regional. May mga ganun kasi pagnainterview ka dito. More or less mga 5 lang kayo. Kaya pagnainterview ka na, ibig sabihin may potential ka na

tigerlance · August 2023

@tigerlance said:

@_sebodemacho said:

@chemron9400 said:

@_sebodemacho said:

@chemron9400 said:
Hi sa mga na hire offshore, may relocation package ba kayo or wala? Hehe 😁 kasi PR na so i am not sure kung may relocation package parin… thanks sa sasagot 😊😊

Most probably wala yan haha. Based lang rin sa recent applications ko (tumumal recently, wala na pumapansin sakin hahahaha), wala silang relocation package kasi nageexpect talaga sila since PR ka na, you have all the means and work rights. Pero pwede ka naman mag negotiate kung meron sila pa-hotel for a week or so, open up mo lang na since new migrant ka maghahanap ka pa lang ng bahay pagdating mo. I suggest just be transparent and be open to that.

Mga employer sponsored lang yung usually merong relocation package.

Thanks. Yun din inisip ko since PR na tau so feeling ko wala haha..

Ma-share ko lang baka off-topic na, pero may inapplyan ako sobrang gustong gusto ko yung company. Parang every year ata nagaapply ako sa kanila for 3yrs now, pero wala. Olats. Di talaga ko pinapansin kahit sobrang swak na swak yung position sa experience ko.

Makes me think, automatic pag offshore, ayaw na nila agad sakin kahit PR na ko. Sad lang hahahahaha.

Ito ang challenge sa new migrants. pero meron talagang maswerte.

Para madali ka makuha sa work...
a) If your company na pinagworkan mo sa Pinas merong branch dito sa Australia
b) Australian company ang pinagworkan mo sa Pinas
c) Australian standards yung work experience mo sa Pinas
d) Australian education kung dati may student visa ka sa AU, advantage mo ito sa paghahanap ng work
e) Australian address and phone number
f) Australian certificates

They have this computer software na nadetect nila offshore address, offshore experience only, na hindi ka na mashoshortlist sa interview. Pero not all pero maraming companies na ganito. Saka pagnadetect nila na permanent visa only compared citizen, permanent visa compared sa skilled regional. May mga ganun kasi pagnainterview ka dito. More or less mga 5 lang kayo. Kaya pagnainterview ka na, ibig sabihin may potential ka na

Ang mahal ng talent fee ng per hour so ayun kaya bakit sila magiinvest sa iyo kung marereject karin after.

kayezhel · August 2023

Thank you for this.. am planning to move this October 🙏

@era222 said:

@C0pper said:
Hello,

Question po ulit. Sa mga mag big move from PH to AU under visa 189/190, required po ba kumuha ng CFO? Ano pa po hinihingi ni PH immigration aside sa passport at visa grant letter?

Thank you po.

Yes, required ang CFO—need mo makuha yung certificate/sticker. This general guide might help with some info (specific nga lang sya for 190 NSW) though hope someone who recently made the big move can share rin for added insights: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18jQIdQkr1Rsq_qRxmexUqQwGdJ53Sax8iFKUfbi6fBE/edit?usp=sharing

C0pper · August 2023

Hello po,

Meron po ba dito nag initial entry (like 2 weeks) from SG or another country tapos yung second entry is from PH?

Hahanapan pa rin po ba ng CFO kahit nag initial entry na?

Thanks po.

c0dy · August 2023

Is the CFO also required for dependent visa holder, or just the primary?

era222 · August 2023

@c0dy said:
Is the CFO also required for dependent visa holder, or just the primary?

Alam ko if ang primary applicant ay nagrant ng PR, then by default yung visa ng dependents are also PR. So they’d need it too. You can also always check with CFO directly when in doubt.

lack14 · August 2023

@rukawa_11 said:
hello, question po regarding sa primary schools. for example yung anak ko natapos niya yung grade 1 sa pinas by May 2024, i-rerecognize po ba yun sa Australia at magiging Primary 2 na siya by January 2025? Or kelangan niya parin pumasok sa Primary 1 in the middle of the school year sa AU? Iniisip kasi namin kung patapusin muna namin yung school year ng anak namin sa Pinas then saka lang kami mag-BM sa June 2024 eh. salamat po sa mga makakasagot.

Depends on which school but most likely, your child will continue year 2 kc January ang start ng term dito, 4 terms and ends on December. In our case, the principal gave our child a quick assessment in his office, that was middle of the year, a bit worried why he wasnt in school, then proceeded to enrol him for the term. You'd be surprised how advanced our curriculum is in the PH compared dito - puro laro lang ang primary schools dito and relationship/social building so gulat sila that our child can read and write well at prep.

lack14 · August 2023

@_sebodemacho said:

Makes me think, automatic pag offshore, ayaw na nila agad sakin kahit PR na ko. Sad lang hahahahaha.

Haha may ganyan din akong company kaya relate. Baka pag may AU address ka na, pansinin ka na. Wag kang sumuko. hehe

Yeah di ko naman sila sinusukuan. Baka next year mag apply ulit ako hahahaha! Yearly tradition ko na yan.

This is actually a feasible option but no guarantees. if you know someone with an AU address, ask him/her to use it, but then you need an AU number that the HR can call. They wont verify your address until you are hired, I dont even put my exact address on my CV, suburb lang. Yung AU number is key.

Another option is try stalking the employees of that company, if you see a friendly face or pinoy, try messaging sa linkedin or message recruiters, introduce yourself and your skills. HR is clueless about skills sometimes, but recruiters think outside the box because of their commission. The key is finding someone who can vouch for you. That's how I got my first job in Australia years ago while offshore. Free plane tickets and accommodation pa yun (no relocation package hehe) but I doubt it if they still do that now.

_sebodemacho · August 2023

@lack14 said:

@_sebodemacho said:

Makes me think, automatic pag offshore, ayaw na nila agad sakin kahit PR na ko. Sad lang hahahahaha.

Haha may ganyan din akong company kaya relate. Baka pag may AU address ka na, pansinin ka na. Wag kang sumuko. hehe

Yeah di ko naman sila sinusukuan. Baka next year mag apply ulit ako hahahaha! Yearly tradition ko na yan.

This is actually a feasible option but no guarantees. if you know someone with an AU address, ask him/her to use it, but then you need an AU number that the HR can call. They wont verify your address until you are hired, I dont even put my exact address on my CV, suburb lang. Yung AU number is key.

Another option is try stalking the employees of that company, if you see a friendly face or pinoy, try messaging sa linkedin or message recruiters, introduce yourself and your skills. HR is clueless about skills sometimes, but recruiters think outside the box because of their commission. The key is finding someone who can vouch for you. That's how I got my first job in Australia years ago while offshore. Free plane tickets and accommodation pa yun (no relocation package hehe) but I doubt it if they still do that now.

Wala akong kakilala dun e, haha. But it's fine, I'm just taking it as perhaps it's not yet my time to land a job in that company

Who knows, in the future maybe.

Though I agree on the "stalking" part. I do that, too. But for now, taking the time to upskill and to prepare for the move. With or without a job offer.

lack14 · August 2023

Wala akong kakilala dun e, haha. But it's fine, I'm just taking it as perhaps it's not yet my time to land a job in that company

Who knows, in the future maybe.

Sabagay SG ka naman so no rush. May kilala ako 4 years sa Dubai before nakahanap work dito and nag first entry. Ayun nakabili agad bahay.

But if Pinas ka now, suggest first entry kana before pa lumagpas ng trillion and quadrillion utang ng pinas haha

_sebodemacho · August 2023

@lack14 said:

Wala akong kakilala dun e, haha. But it's fine, I'm just taking it as perhaps it's not yet my time to land a job in that company

Who knows, in the future maybe.

Sabagay SG ka naman so no rush. May kilala ako 4 years sa Dubai before nakahanap work dito and nag first entry. Ayun nakabili agad bahay.

But if Pinas ka now, suggest first entry kana before pa lumagpas ng trillion and quadrillion utang ng pinas haha

Agree, ahahahaha "Mahal kong Pilipinas" nga di ba.

charls059 · August 2023

@era222 said:

@c0dy said:
Is the CFO also required for dependent visa holder, or just the primary?

Alam ko if ang primary applicant ay nagrant ng PR, then by default yung visa ng dependents are also PR. So they’d need it too. You can also always check with CFO directly when in doubt.

yes correct lahat ng dependents kasama pati anak. if minor ung anak, need mo rin magawa ng separate email niya kung saan marereceive ung sticker if offsite ung kinuha mo.

rukawa_11 · August 2023

@lack14 said:

Depends on which school but most likely, your child will continue year 2 kc January ang start ng term dito, 4 terms and ends on December. In our case, the principal gave our child a quick assessment in his office, that was middle of the year, a bit worried why he wasnt in school, then proceeded to enrol him for the term. You'd be surprised how advanced our curriculum is in the PH compared dito - puro laro lang ang primary schools dito and relationship/social building so gulat sila that our child can read and write well at prep.

Noted on this, thank you for answering. Until now we haven’t received the grant so it looks like we’ll be having our BM next year na.

Our worry now is the quality of education there because I’ve heard nga that it’s not the same in the PH or here in SG. So with regards to this, ask ko lang if aside sa laro, may academics parin naman ba ung primary schools jan?

lack14 · August 2023

Noted on this, thank you for answering. Until now we haven’t received the grant so it looks like we’ll be having our BM next year na.

Our worry now is the quality of education there because I’ve heard nga that it’s not the same in the PH or here in SG. So with regards to this, ask ko lang if aside sa laro, may academics parin naman ba ung primary schools jan?

For me, yup ok pa rin. Again, depende sa schools. May schools na strong in English, Math or Science. But generally, they are strong in relationship building and establishing confidence which is common here. My youngest who started in daycare here is way more confident than my eldest who started prep only here. They question everything. D uso dito yung Pinas-like discipline na 'dont question me coz I am your parent'. That's why they mostly grow up confident, assertive and independent. But best if may balance pa din.

We use this site to plan which schools to send our kids to: https://bettereducation.com.au/school/primary/vic/vic_primary_school_rating.aspx

Private and grammar schools are still the best but pricey. Catholic schools are somewhere in the middle. Public schools can be at both end of the spectrums, may ok and may hindi, just check the site above for guidance.

The MAIN thing to consider for public schools is zoning - you have to be residing within the zone (suburb) of the school to get admitted. Kaya some families here sell their house and rent near a good public school just to be within the zoning.

Public schools are cheap in general. What you can do is also supplement your kids' learning with tutors - depends on your parenting style or kids' assimilation.

MLBS · August 2023

@lack14 said:

Wala akong kakilala dun e, haha. But it's fine, I'm just taking it as perhaps it's not yet my time to land a job in that company

Who knows, in the future maybe.

Sabagay SG ka naman so no rush. May kilala ako 4 years sa Dubai before nakahanap work dito and nag first entry. Ayun nakabili agad bahay.

But if Pinas ka now, suggest first entry kana before pa lumagpas ng trillion and quadrillion utang ng pinas haha

Natawa lang ako dito, kaya minsan I can't blame people na kating kati na makapunta ng Oz na galing Pinas VS others coming from developed countries.

Pag galing pinas, the transition is like using a 3210 then moving to the latest iPhone, whereas pag galing SG or Middle east, from iPhone 14 to iPhone 15 haha. Ang laking talon ng quality of life.

Scofield · August 2023

Naiiyak ako sa tuwa! After over a month ng pagpapalaganap ng CV ko sa buong Australia, natanggap din!!
Di ko na mabilang kung ilan rejection emails ang natanggap ko, ilang araw na kabado dahil alam ko sa sarili ko na walang cash inflow and soon magdedeplete ang resources ko. Dumating sa point na even sa part-time job ay hindi matanggap. But, He has really good plans for me. I got accepted sa job na aligned sa profession ko, has great salary and benefits (in 1 month mababawi lahat nun ginastos sa visa, sa pagstay ko in the past few weeks), and kayang kaya na magbuild ng family (single pa po ako). I just can't contain the happiness. Yun feeling na after all the struggles, worries, and almost giving up (yes, unti unti ko nang tinatanggap na posibleng umuwe na muna ako sa Pinas), the job offer came. Until now, ang sarap pa rin sa feeling. Actually, parang mas doble yun saya.

Indeed, this is His perfect timing at magtiwala sa proseso. Laban lang (sabi ni Ellen sa E.A.T, naging libangan ko panoorin sa Youtube while nagaapply ng work)!

I know a lot of us is going through the same. Maraming tumulong saken throughout this journey. I want to pay it forward by helping others as well. Message me here. If finances, wag muna ngayon. Magsstart pa lang ng work. Hahaha.

See you in Brisbane!!!

mathilde9 · August 2023

@Scofield said:
Naiiyak ako sa tuwa! After over a month ng pagpapalaganap ng CV ko sa buong Australia, natanggap din!!
Di ko na mabilang kung ilan rejection emails ang natanggap ko, ilang araw na kabado dahil alam ko sa sarili ko na walang cash inflow and soon magdedeplete ang resources ko. Dumating sa point na even sa part-time job ay hindi matanggap. But, He has really good plans for me. I got accepted sa job na aligned sa profession ko, has great salary and benefits (in 1 month mababawi lahat nun ginastos sa visa, sa pagstay ko in the past few weeks), and kayang kaya na magbuild ng family (single pa po ako). I just can't contain the happiness. Yun feeling na after all the struggles, worries, and almost giving up (yes, unti unti ko nang tinatanggap na posibleng umuwe na muna ako sa Pinas), the job offer came. Until now, ang sarap pa rin sa feeling. Actually, parang mas doble yun saya.

Indeed, this is His perfect timing at magtiwala sa proseso. Laban lang (sabi ni Ellen sa E.A.T, naging libangan ko panoorin sa Youtube while nagaapply ng work)!

I know a lot of us is going through the same. Maraming tumulong saken throughout this journey. I want to pay it forward by helping others as well. Message me here. If finances, wag muna ngayon. Magsstart pa lang ng work. Hahaha.

See you in Brisbane!!!

Congratulations! Super good news nga yan. Paki-share po ang AU timeline mo dito kung okay lang. Salamats!

Scofield · August 2023

@mathilde9 said:

@Scofield said:
Naiiyak ako sa tuwa! After over a month ng pagpapalaganap ng CV ko sa buong Australia, natanggap din!!
Di ko na mabilang kung ilan rejection emails ang natanggap ko, ilang araw na kabado dahil alam ko sa sarili ko na walang cash inflow and soon magdedeplete ang resources ko. Dumating sa point na even sa part-time job ay hindi matanggap. But, He has really good plans for me. I got accepted sa job na aligned sa profession ko, has great salary and benefits (in 1 month mababawi lahat nun ginastos sa visa, sa pagstay ko in the past few weeks), and kayang kaya na magbuild ng family (single pa po ako). I just can't contain the happiness. Yun feeling na after all the struggles, worries, and almost giving up (yes, unti unti ko nang tinatanggap na posibleng umuwe na muna ako sa Pinas), the job offer came. Until now, ang sarap pa rin sa feeling. Actually, parang mas doble yun saya.

Indeed, this is His perfect timing at magtiwala sa proseso. Laban lang (sabi ni Ellen sa E.A.T, naging libangan ko panoorin sa Youtube while nagaapply ng work)!

I know a lot of us is going through the same. Maraming tumulong saken throughout this journey. I want to pay it forward by helping others as well. Message me here. If finances, wag muna ngayon. Magsstart pa lang ng work. Hahaha.

See you in Brisbane!!!

Congratulations! Super good news nga yan. Paki-share po ang AU timeline mo dito kung okay lang. Salamats!

Sure.

Here you go!

2019 - Interest to migrate to AU after a month of vacation here (Melb, Sydney, Tas)
Feb 2020 - Started reviewing for English Test (PTE) and drafting my CDR (For Mechanical Engineer 233512 skills assessment)
March 2020 - Pandemic happened.
Then, postponed the plan.
Oct 2020 - Decided to continue and booked PTE exam (para sigurado na this time).
Nov 2020 - Passed PTE (Superior)
Dec 2020 - Jan 2021 Finalized my CDR write up. There were a lot of distractions due to the Holidays. At ang hirap talaga neto gawin at tapusin.
Feb 2021 - Applied for a Skills Assessment to Engineers Australia (EA)
Mar 2021 - Outcome - Suitable for Migration
Apr 2021 - Expression of Interest (EOI). Submitted multiple EOIs.
Oct 6, 2022 - Invited for SC 189. Buti nalang nainvite na kasi malapit na magexpire PTE ko nun. Pero sabi nun iba dito pwede pa gamitin yun expired PTE pag nag-apply ng visa (basta within 3 years). Fortunately, di ko na ginawa.
Oct 20, 2022 - Medical Exam
Oct 25 or 26 di ko na maalala - Lodged Visa application.
Mar 25, 2023 - Visa Grant! No CO contact or whatsoever.
Jul 2023 - Big Move.

rukawa_11 · August 2023

@lack14 said:

For me, yup ok pa rin. Again, depende sa schools. May schools na strong in English, Math or Science. But generally, they are strong in relationship building and establishing confidence which is common here. My youngest who started in daycare here is way more confident than my eldest who started prep only here. They question everything. D uso dito yung Pinas-like discipline na 'dont question me coz I am your parent'. That's why they mostly grow up confident, assertive and independent. But best if may balance pa din.

We use this site to plan which schools to send our kids to: https://bettereducation.com.au/school/primary/vic/vic_primary_school_rating.aspx

Private and grammar schools are still the best but pricey. Catholic schools are somewhere in the middle. Public schools can be at both end of the spectrums, may ok and may hindi, just check the site above for guidance.

The MAIN thing to consider for public schools is zoning - you have to be residing within the zone (suburb) of the school to get admitted. Kaya some families here sell their house and rent near a good public school just to be within the zoning.

Public schools are cheap in general. What you can do is also supplement your kids' learning with tutors - depends on your parenting style or kids' assimilation.

Thank you for this very detailed answer. At least now we have a better understanding and greater insight with regards to primary schools there in AU. We will do more research about this so we are better prepared once we do our BM in Sydney. Thanks once again!

dv0712 · August 2023

hi po, kamusta naman po un mga nag big move po na galing po sa abroad pero dumaan po muna ng Pinas saka po nag punta ng AU. kamusta po naman ang immigration satin ?plan po kase sana namin na dumaan na muna ng pinas , saka po dederecho ng AU.

eto lang naman po ang need diba:

passport
Visa grant notice
Boarding pass
CFO certificate
at travel tax at pede po mag pa exempt po diba base din po sa nabasa ko dito.

kamusta naman po mga Immig officer natin?

irl031816 · August 2023

@lack14 said:

@rukawa_11 said:
hello, question po regarding sa primary schools. for example yung anak ko natapos niya yung grade 1 sa pinas by May 2024, i-rerecognize po ba yun sa Australia at magiging Primary 2 na siya by January 2025? Or kelangan niya parin pumasok sa Primary 1 in the middle of the school year sa AU? Iniisip kasi namin kung patapusin muna namin yung school year ng anak namin sa Pinas then saka lang kami mag-BM sa June 2024 eh. salamat po sa mga makakasagot.

Depends on which school but most likely, your child will continue year 2 kc January ang start ng term dito, 4 terms and ends on December. In our case, the principal gave our child a quick assessment in his office, that was middle of the year, a bit worried why he wasnt in school, then proceeded to enrol him for the term. You'd be surprised how advanced our curriculum is in the PH compared dito - puro laro lang ang primary schools dito and relationship/social building so gulat sila that our child can read and write well at prep.

Hello po, we're still also waiting for our grant and iniisip din namin kung patapusin na lang din muna ang school year bago mag bm. Paano naman po if ever na patapusin mag grade 1 dito sa Pinas ang bata tapos mag bm in the middle of the year, let's say June 2024, and ipasok na sa school sa Au in the middle of the school year naman nila, sa year 1 pa din ba sya bale iaadmit? Or may sort of assessment ba sila na ieevaluate kung pwede na sya sa year 2?

lack14 · August 2023

Natawa lang ako dito, kaya minsan I can't blame people na kating kati na makapunta ng Oz na galing Pinas VS others coming from developed countries.

Pag galing pinas, the transition is like using a 3210 then moving to the latest iPhone, whereas pag galing SG or Middle east, from iPhone 14 to iPhone 15 haha. Ang laking talon ng quality of life.

Good analogy. Some would argue higher pa nga salary sa Middle East kc tax free but you’re missing other factors like relatively fair justice system, not being a 2nd class citizen, work life balance and nature.

Mapapaisip ka talaga unfair ang mundo, sa first world countries basta masipag, you can get a comfortable life. Kahit blue collared job pa. Sa pinas hirap eh..