Singapore

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WORK

  • Courtesy and Behavior: Address people with Mr., Mrs., or Miss then their first names. Give a slight bow, especially for older Chinese people.

LIVING

  • Public Behavior: Obey the rules of Singapore
    • When going around Singaporean’s houses, temples, or mosques, take off your shoes. 
    • Always ask for permissions when taking a picture. 
    • Don’t forget to flush the toilet after use.
    • Littering, spitting, and smoking in public places are prohibited and are subject to fines. Jaywalking is not allowed.
    • Importing and selling chewing gum is prohibited.
    • Do not use or transport illegal drugs into the country.
    • Avoid participating in online debates, chats or blogs that are political in nature or that contain racial or religious slurs and insults.
    • Feet shall be kept clean. Showing the bottoms of your feet and pointing using it is considered rude.
  • Differences: Respect their culture, race, and religion. Slur and insults disobeys the rules.
  • Political Involvement: Engaging in any political debates, activities, or campaigns is a violation to Singaporean law. Filipinos, including permanent residents, are not allowed to vote in Singaporean elections.

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  • MIGRANT WORKERS OFFICE & OWWA CONTACTS

    Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines, Singapore

    Migrant Workers Office

    20 Nassim Road, Singapore 258395

    T: MWO (0065) 65060546 ext 134 & 135

    M: +6581863459

    T: OWWA (0065) 69514001 ext 107

    E: singapore@owwa.gov.ph, owwasingapore15@yahoo.com 

    M: +65 9023 5601,(WelOff)+ 65 9457 401

    M LH: (Nina) +65 84221090, (Marga) +65 8161 4614, (Leo) +65 97854390