Japan in need of 300,000 foreign workers

Japan is in need of over 300,000 foreign workers and lucky Filipino applicants can earn at least P50,000 a month as initial salary, according to JP Soriano's report on Unang Balita on Tuesday.

Industries in need of foreign workers are food service, manufacturing, food and beverage, care workers, building and cleaning management, construction, aviation and agriculture.

"Nangangailangan ang Japan ng 345,000 foreign workers but it doesn't mean sa Pilipinas lang iyon," clarified Jocelyn Sanchez, deputy administrator of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA).

"Maraming mga sending countries, and of course, pag Philippines world-class."

Sanchez said based on estimate, construction and hotel workers can earn P50,000 and above every month.

Foreign workers who have worked in Japan for five years will also be entitled to bring their families. —KBK, GMA News