Philippine Asian News Today Vol 20 No 02 | Page 22

22 PHILIPPINE ASIAN NEWS TODAY January 16 - 31, 2018 Career, Taxes and Benefits Orientation held at Malayan Plaza by Pathways to Canada On January 24,2018, thirteen immigrants bound to different provinces of Canada gathered and actively participated in their Pre- arrival service orientation by Pathways to Canada held at the Malayan Plaza, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. Apart from the orientation officers who discussed Job Search Tools and Employment in Canada few immigrants were invited to speak of their journey to boost and encourage these immigrants to put their best foot forward in their country of destination. Among the guests is Mr. Bert Parungao who is currently in Vancouver but once proved that distance is nothing if you desire to help your Kababayans, thanks to technology. With his message full of encouragement, he highlighted that all immigrants must not lose focus in their journey and always start with a purpose. Director. Canada graduates just call (02) 942- Ms. Abby Tombocon set To be one of Pathways to 1460 for your appointment. aside her busy schedule from her construction business to share her migration story, that despite being the VP for Nestle back then she never regretted moving to Canada with her family to achieve her work-life balance goal. To highlight the orientation is the Taxation and Benefits portion discussed by Mr. Michael Cayetano all the way from Vancouver. Most clients expressed their interest in learning more about taxation and the benefits that are in store for them in Canada where all of them were impressed and satisfied with what was presented. It ended with the awarding (L-R) John Laeyan, Joseph Martin Nograles, Archie Ferreria, Elwen of Certificates to all graduates with Dordas, Benedict Bigcas, James Santos, Jan Symon Gabriel, Paul the special participation of Ms. Tita Reyan Gabriel, Joel Gabriel, Lawrence Lerias, Eula Therese Miranda, Bognot, one of MHHS Board of Jennifer Abadilla, Tita Bognot, Erlinda Barrientos, Leandra Escosio, Roda Ann Guzman, Connie Bugtong Leda visits Pathways in Ortigas Leda Del Rosario of MHHS visited Pathways Office in Ortigas last January 23, 2018. She wasn’t able to give a talk but she left a three-page summary of their migration which can be shared to the clients. The main messages are how Welcoming Canada is to newcomers and the availability of resources for immigrants in order to be successful in their fields of profession. WWW.PHILIPPINEASIANNEWSTODAY.COM