Special Licensure Examinations in Saudi Arabia
13 July 2009
Sir/ Madame:
The Embassy of the Philippines in Riyadh is pleased to inform you that in a letter dated 26 June 2009, Mr. Nicolas P. Lapena, Jr., Chairman of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), conveyed that the PRC will carry out special licensure examinations to qualified Overseas Filipino Workers in accountancy, architecture, civil engineering, electrical engineering, electronics engineering and mechanical engineering simultaneously in Al-Khobar and Jeddah, KSA on 26, 27 and 28 November 2009.
The conduct of said special licensure examinations is in line with the Philippine government’s policy to reach out to Filipinos overseas and as promised by Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo during her state visit in the Middle East.
Enclosed herewith is the official announcement issued by the PRC containing the list of documentary requirements as well as other particulars about the examination. All interested examinees could communicate for any further inquiry to the following offices and/or individuals:
Philippine Overseas Labor Office (Eastern Region)
Tel No. (03) 894-1846/ 894-2890/ 265-1951
Philippine Consulate General (Jeddah)
Tel No. (02) 6600-348/ 6670-925/ 6600-354
Engrs. Murry F. Demdam and Romulo Bani
Philippine Professional Organization (PPO) Officials
Cellular Phone no. 0505826944
In view of the foregoing, the Embassy would appreciate it if you could extend your support and assistance by disseminating the abovementioned information and encouraging all qualified Filipino expatriates to avail of this golden opportunity to secure a professional license in their respective areas of expertise and/or degree programs without the need to go back home.
The Embassy thanks you in anticipation that you will join us in our quest to have a competitive labor force in the global market.
Very truly yours,
ROMULO VICTOR M. ISRAEL, JR.
Charge d’ Affaires, a.i.
