Thanks Capt.S for the clarification.
@Takamasa:
I was also surprised myself that they were recruiting expat FO's just to think the govt was treating pilot jobs as one of those "protected" industries that was viewed as critical. At first, it was 3months contract + 3 months extension now the websites say 1 year + possible extension. Funny when you dont pay Pinoy pilots close to expat rates and are willing to suffice an expat group for 1 yr + possible extension. Looks like LG is pulling some strings at the palace.