Getting your household in order can be overwhelming especially for expatriate families. In finding a housekeeper it would be a good idea to go hire one via an employment agency or through a trusted referral by a good family friend.
Never hire strangers. People who don't really have any social connection to you, other than that they just walked in right through your door via an ad placed in craigslist or a newspaper. Its important that someone you trust should vouch for their integrity or where they're from. In this case, they call it a referral.
Manila is relatively safe, but like any other city in the world, it has its share of thugs, thieves and gangs. Syndicates exist and their modus operandi is mainly infiltrating your household through a helper/maid. One may work in the household a few months, prepping the place for an inside job. Sometimes even the most trusted maid can be coerced into a home invasion by being threatened with death by these scheming individuals. But that's another lengthy post. So its better to be vigilant over your family's safety.
Hiring via an employment agency is your best bet because they can be held accountable for the hired help and the quality of the cleaning services rendered.
Here are two notable manpower agencies for cleaning services and hiring of your household help:
Superhelper
Housekeeping & management for the expat household. They also have workshops and trainings for the house staff according to specific household needs such as Cleaning, Fabric Care & Laundry Duties, Manners & Etiquette, Budgeting & Shopping, Table Setting & Service. They do background checks and work references too.
Superhelper
Ph-13, Tower B
Almanza Metropolis Condominium|
Manila Doctor's Village
Alabang, Zapote Road, Almanza Uno
1750 Las Pinas City Philippines
http://super-helper.com
Roma Enterprises
Local agency engaged in recruitment, manpower and maintenance services which include stay-in and on-call housekeeping, ironing, laundry, cook, party-assistance, helpers and drivers. They have On-call cleaning services for offices and condo units (area per square meter). They come in for a few hours and leave before the day ends. Rates available at their website
Roma Enterprises
LG-23 Alfaro Place Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati City
Tel. Nos.:566 5228 / 0922 889-ROMA
http://romaenterprise.multiply.com/
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In return you would get:
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Help with any courses/trips you want to arrange
Introduction to the area and opportunities to make new friends
Childcare courses etc. if required
First aid course if required
4 weeks paid holiday (annual pro-rated)
£2500 MONTHLY and 120 per week for the right candidate allowance
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Thanks popular Manila! I agree with you that hiring housekeepers should be based from referrals. Anyways, also thank you for providing list of housekeeping agencies in the Philippines. Can you provide list of companies that provide housekeeping supplies in the Philippines.
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