Filipino Nurses are NOT FOR
JUNK JPEPA!!
The JPEPA is an assault against the dignity and freedom of the Filipino people. Our negotiators have bargained away our future for the sake of speculative promises and uncertain gains.
Today, the JPEPA is currently being heard at the Senate. Pursuant to the Constitution, the Senators can only cast a YES or a NO vote for this treaty. The Senate cannot make amendments or modifications. They can either accept it or reject it, as a whole.
For the Filipino nurses, considered to be among the best in the world, our Philippine negotiators for the JPEPA are offering to send them to
While nurses from
Requirements | JPEPA (Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement) | JIEPA (Japan-Indonesia Economic Partnership Agreement) |
Who is a qualified nurse under the agreement with | 1. 4-year nursing education
| 1. Diploma III nurse: 3-year professional education OR having graduated from a faculty of nursing of a university in 2. no need for own national licensure exam |
Pre-entry to | 3 years work experience as a nurse | 2 years work experience as a nurse |
Filipino caregivers are not for
The Filipino caregivers are now one of the best in the world. Countries like
It is insulting for them to simply assert that: “Kung ayaw nila nito, eh di wag nila tanggapin.” (If they don’t want this, then they’re not forced to accept it.) The job of a Filipino negotiator is to get the best deal for the Filipinos. To provide our care givers with REAL CHOICES.
| JPEPA Requirements | | |
Pre-entry requirements | a. have a bachelor’s degree (from an institution where the minimum period required for graduation is 4 years) b. certified as a caregiver by the Government of the OR Requirement II: Natural person who graduated from a nursing school | Minimum requirement a. High school diploma | Minimum Requirement a. High School diploma |
This is an unfair deal. This is not a real opportunity. This is an insult.
Uphold the dignity of the Filipino caregivers.
The Senators of the Republic of the
JUNK JPEPA!
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