Pinoy nurses in Japan to get $1,600 monthly

This is a news article posted at abscbnnews.

"Filipino nurses and caregivers are wanted this year in Japan.
As part of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement or JPEPA, the hiring program will begin with the initial recruitment of 200 nurses and 300 caregivers. (The JPEPA has been ratified by the Senate and took effect last December.)
The nurses will be receiving a salary of around US$1,600 or around P76,000 a month, but they must have a three-year work experience.
Caregivers, on the other hand, are set to receive an estimated $1,200 or P57,000 a month, but they must be graduates of a four-year course.
Applicants shall be required to undergo an aptitude test and interview.
After selection, they must pass the required medical examination where applicants have to pay the basic fee of P1,500 as well as visa fee which is P1,150.
The airfare and on-site training costs shall be shouldered by the employers in Japan.
The selected candidates must undergo a 6-month language and culture training in Japan.
During the training, candidates shall receive an allowance of more than P21,000 a month.
Caregiver Lorie Lynn Arellaga speaks fluent Nihonggo after she worked for many years as an entertianer in Japan. At the outset, it would seem she has the advantage. Unfortunately, she isn't qualified since she only finished the required 6-month course in caregiving in the Philippines. She is also not a college graduate.
“Kung ganun din lang, sa iba na kami mag-aaply--Dubai, Saudi, London...sana babaan naman ang standard nila,” Arellaga says.
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) says they will study the agreement after a year and propose adjustments.
In the meantime, qualified nurses and caregivers are invited to apply with the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) and to register online at www_dot_eregister_dot_poea_dot_gov_dot_ph."