The provincial government met with the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia on November 24 in Puerto Princesa City to explore a partnership that will open employment opportunities for Palaweño healthcare workers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Provincial Administrator Atty. Jefrie Sahagun represented Governor Amy Roa Alvarez in the meeting with Saudi Health Employment Attache Nawaf Qadim Alanazi.
According to the Provincial Information Office , the officials discussed a plan to provide qualified Palaweño healthcare professionals with access to government to government hiring opportunities in Saudi government hospitals.
The Saudi Recruitment Office also held a recruitment activity for Palawan based nurses.
Officials said the hiring is conducted under a government to government arrangement through the Saudi Recruitment Office in Manila. They added that the process aims to ensure fair screening and protection for qualified applicants.
The recruitment office has a track record of hiring healthcare workers for hospitals and medical institutions in Saudi Arabia.
Representatives from the Hospital Development Management Program, PGP Scholarship Program, and the Department of Migrant Workers were present during the meeting.
The Saudi Embassy also announced a scholarship grant for Filipinos who want to study in Saudi Arabia. The program covers undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It includes free tuition, medical insurance, accommodation, round trip airfare, and a financial stipend.
