^yeah I am from Philippines. I have been here since 2008 that is why I know some of the thins I shared here.
^regarding the courses in the skills list, yeah its true that it the list could change in two years time but the immigration usually exempt those who are already holder of student visa during the transition to apply on the basis of the previous arrangement. But studying here is always a gamble, there is no sure way. If you can, choose the course that would unlikely be taken out from the list like professionals and medical courses. Unlikely since there are still heaps of skilled workers needed in those industries.
hope I clarified things. any questions just ask me.
sis descartes thank you so much for joining this thread

hmm....may I just say that it's not good to base your choice of course alone on the 'demand list'.. as far as I know, choose what suites you. Enjoy what you like and not consider it as a 'work' someday.
my chosen course which is Pharmacy was removed from the list and my 2nd choice chemical engineering is on the new list.. still, I'll pursue my Pharmacy course. For the first 2 years of study here in the Phil, I've enjoyed so much about it. Also a good way to have a Postgrad which mostly in the 'demand list'. I might consider continuing ChemEng someday after pharmacy.. haha
whatever, things change and will on the future.. what matters now is what I want to be.
Anyway, to sis
descartes, would you mind filling this up:
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