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Showing posts with label Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Show all posts
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Monday, September 16, 2019

DFA Sa Mga OFWs Sa Saudi Arabia: Maging Alerto

Pinaalalahanan ng Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) ang lahat ng overseas Filipino woprkers na nagtatrabaho sa saudi Arabia na maging alerto kasunod ng pag-atake sa isang malaking pasilidad ng langis doon.

Pinaalalahanan ng Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) ang lahat ng overseas Filipino woprkers na nagtatrabaho sa saudi Arabia na maging alerto kasunod ng pag-atake sa isang malaking pasilidad ng langis doon. Ads Isang malaking pagsabog ang nagdulot ng pagkasunog ng Saudi Aramco sa Saudi Arabia. Ads Sponsored Links Inako ng grupong Houthi Militia ng Yemen ang naganap na pag-atake. Inaasahang malaking epekto ang idudulot nito sa kalakalan ng langis sa buong mundo.




“The overall situation in the aforementioned areas and other parts of the Kingdom is normal; hence, the Filipino community is advised to remain calm but vigilant,”pahayag ng Philippine Embassy sa Saudi Arabia.

Gayunpaman patuloy na pinag-iingat ang mga Pilipino doon sa anumang posibleng maging sitwasyon.

 “Sa ating mga kababayan sa Kingdom Saudi Arabia, ibayong pag-iingat at pagmamatyag ang kinakailangan,”  ani DFA Undersecretary for Migrant Workers’ Affairs Sarah Arriola.
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Inako ng grupong Houthi Militia ng Yemen ang naganap na pag-atake.
Inaasahang malaking epekto ang idudulot nito sa kalakalan ng langis sa buong mundo.
Tinatayang may nasa 2.3 milyong OFW ang kasalukuyang nagtatrabaho sa ibat-ibang panig ng Saudi Arabia.



  • Two major Saudi oil refineries were set ablaze after a strike that was claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebel group.
  • The extent of the damage was unclear, which could be critical to the state-owned oil giant Saudi Aramco's plans for what could be the largest initial public offering of stock in the world.
  • A spokesman for the Iran-aligned Houthi group in Yemen said it had deployed 10 drones in the attacks, according to the BBC.
  • Houthi fighters were blamed for drone attacks on a natural gas facility last month and Iran has previously been blamed for attacks on oil tankers.
  • The US has disputed that claim and declassified information to suggest that Iran, who backs the Houthi's was actually the culprit.



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Monday, November 05, 2018

A Filipina Househelp in Saudi Died After Drinking Poison or Another Maltreatment Case?

Cases of abuse and maltreatment among overseas Filipino workers (OFW) deployed as household service workers (HSW) in the Middle East, particularly in Saudi Arabia can be seen in the news almost every day but in spite of the risks, many Filipinos still gamble in applying for this job as if they do not have any choices. An HSW in Saudi Arabia who was barely four months after deployment when she died of ingesting a poison according to the report received by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
Cases of abuse and maltreatment among overseas Filipino workers (OFW) deployed as household service workers (HSW) in the Middle East, particularly in Saudi Arabia can be seen in the news almost every day but in spite of the risks, many Filipinos still gamble in applying for this job as if they do not have any choices. An HSW in Saudi Arabia who was barely four months after deployment when she died of ingesting a poison according to the report received by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Ads Sponsored Links DFA said that they will conduct an investigation on the case of 44-year-old OFW Emerita Gannaban who died of poisoning in Saudi Arabia On October 29 at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Hospital in Riyadh, DFA spokesperson Elmer Cato said. The Philippine Embassy awaits the autopsy report to determine and confirm reports that the OFW was maltreated and poisoned. It was Gannaban’s first deployment abroad and she should be under monitoring by her recruiters, the local YHMD International Manpower Services and Aloula recruitment office in Saudi Arabia. Cezar Bawit, the OFW's brother, said a nurse at Prince Mohammed Abdulaziz Hospital in Saudi Arabia contacted the family on Oct. 29 about her sister. The nurse told them that her sister's mouth and internal organs were severely burned by the substance she allegedly ingested. They also noticed bruises all over the victim's body Gannaban was recruited June 23 this year and her brother added that in her less than four months at work, his sister said she wants to come home. “Before she died, my sister had phoned us about being maltreated...She told us she was being locked in the bathroom and had not been fed nor given time to rest properly after work,” Bawit said. The family was about to report the situation to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration but it was too late. He said the family would decide on a course of action, but the Department of Foreign Affairs had advised them to delay pursuing a complaint until after the repatriation of Gannaban’s remains.

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DFA said that they will conduct an investigation on the case of 44-year-old OFW from Kalinga, Emerita Gannaban who died of poisoning in Saudi Arabia On October 29 at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Hospital in Riyadh, DFA spokesperson Elmer Cato said.

The Philippine Embassy awaits the autopsy report to determine and confirm reports that the OFW was maltreated and poisoned.


It was Gannaban’s first deployment abroad and she should be under monitoring by her recruiters, the local YHMD International Manpower Services and Aloula recruitment office in Saudi Arabia.

Cases of abuse and maltreatment among overseas Filipino workers (OFW) deployed as household service workers (HSW) in the Middle East, particularly in Saudi Arabia can be seen in the news almost every day but in spite of the risks, many Filipinos still gamble in applying for this job as if they do not have any choices. An HSW in Saudi Arabia who was barely four months after deployment when she died of ingesting a poison according to the report received by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Ads Sponsored Links DFA said that they will conduct an investigation on the case of 44-year-old OFW Emerita Gannaban who died of poisoning in Saudi Arabia On October 29 at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Hospital in Riyadh, DFA spokesperson Elmer Cato said. The Philippine Embassy awaits the autopsy report to determine and confirm reports that the OFW was maltreated and poisoned. It was Gannaban’s first deployment abroad and she should be under monitoring by her recruiters, the local YHMD International Manpower Services and Aloula recruitment office in Saudi Arabia. Cezar Bawit, the OFW's brother, said a nurse at Prince Mohammed Abdulaziz Hospital in Saudi Arabia contacted the family on Oct. 29 about her sister. The nurse told them that her sister's mouth and internal organs were severely burned by the substance she allegedly ingested. They also noticed bruises all over the victim's body Gannaban was recruited June 23 this year and her brother added that in her less than four months at work, his sister said she wants to come home. “Before she died, my sister had phoned us about being maltreated...She told us she was being locked in the bathroom and had not been fed nor given time to rest properly after work,” Bawit said. The family was about to report the situation to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration but it was too late. He said the family would decide on a course of action, but the Department of Foreign Affairs had advised them to delay pursuing a complaint until after the repatriation of Gannaban’s remains.
Cezar Bawit, the OFW's brother, said a nurse at Prince Mohammed Abdulaziz Hospital in Saudi Arabia contacted the family on Oct. 29 about her sister. The nurse told them that her sister's mouth and internal organs were severely burned by the substance she allegedly ingested. They also noticed bruises all over the victim's body
Gannaban was recruited June 23 this year and her brother added that in her less than four months at work, his sister said she wants to come home.

“Before she died, my sister had phoned us about being maltreated...She told us she was being locked in the bathroom and had not been fed nor given time to rest properly after work,” Bawit said.

The family was about to report the situation to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration but it was too late.

He said the family would decide on a course of action, but the Department of Foreign Affairs had advised them to delay pursuing a complaint until after the repatriation of Gannaban’s remains.

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A Filipino woman faked her own death and stole her sister’s identity just to apply for a passport. Unfortunately, she is now about to lose her U.S. citizenship. Identity theft is a serious crime. Ads Sponsored Links A 43-year-old Emilita Arindela, of Mount Desert Island, was sentenced to 10 days in jail for making a false statement on her passport application in federal court in Maine. It’s unclear if she will be stripped off of her American citizenship by federal authorities but it is more likely to happen. Prosecutors say Arindela was already married when she married an American man in 2000. She moved to the U.S. in 2002 and later became a naturalized citizen, using her sister’s name. Arindela left her second husband and married another man in 2007. Arindela’s lawyer says his client escaped an abusive marriage in the Philippines and has been a obedience to the US laws. Filed under the category of Filipino woman , passport, U.S. citizenship, Identity theft
In spite of the rising prices of commodities and services and others due to the high inflation rate, many Filipinos believe that the country is on the right track. Just recently, the new minimum fare is being set to P10 while the minimum wage remains stuck. That is what the latest SWS survey indicates. Ads Sponsored Links The latest survey shows that from 70% in the second quarter of this year, the statistics went up to 75%. On the other hand, only 22% believed the Philippines is in the wrong path while 3% of the 1,500 respondents did not give an answer during the conducted survey. Malacañang welcomes this result as a vindication that the administration is doing their job the keep the country on track. “PRRD emphasized in numerous occasions that as government workers, we are here to serve the people. Our objective as public servants is thus being able to perform our respective duties well,” Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said. “Therefore, we treat the results of this recent survey not as an accolade but as an inspiration for our men and women in the government as they persist in carrying on with their roles in the service,” Panelo added. According to the presidential spokesperson, the strong public appreciation would further engage the Filipino people in supporting the Duterte administration in building “a nation where all Filipinos can experience comfortable and decent lives under a trustworthy government.” Filed under the category of commodities and services, high inflation rate, Filipinos, minimum fare, minimum wage, SWS survey
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Wednesday, October 03, 2018

OFW Stabbed To Death By A Fellow OFW in Jeddah- DFA

As overseas Filipino workers (OFW) working in an unfamiliar territory, we feel comfortable whenever we see a compatriot or a fellow Filipino abroad. In some instances, very unfortunate things happen like getting into a trouble because of a fellow Filipino. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Consulate General in Saudi Arabia confirmed that an OFW was stabbed and killed by a fellow OFW in Jeddah, KSA.
As overseas Filipino workers (OFW) working in an unfamiliar territory, we feel comfortable whenever we see a compatriot or a fellow Filipino abroad. In some instances, very unfortunate things happen like getting into a trouble because of a fellow Filipino. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Consulate General in Saudi Arabia confirmed that an OFW was stabbed and killed by a fellow OFW in Jeddah, KSA. Ads Sponsored Links A Filipino was stabbed and killed by a fellow Filipino in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, according to the confirmation of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). The victim (name withheld) was a 29-year-old from Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, who worked as a family driver in Jeddah. The suspect (name withheld), a 34-year-old from Capiz, also a driver for the same family The suspect remains under police custody after he was arrested immediately after the incident. The two "allegedly engaged in a fistfight in front of the house of their employer that ended in the victim getting fatally stabbed by his fellow driver." The motive of the stabbing is still unknown. The Consulate General and the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Jeddah will extend full assistance to both Filipinos as well as their families. The victim is set for a vacation to the Philippines soon but the incident turned out to be unfortunate that he will come home inside a box. Consul General Edgar Badajos said that the suspect is facing a death sentence as per Saudi Sharia law. However, since they are both Filipinos, it is possible that the victim's family could instead He assured that they will render assistance to help both OFWs. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, Filipino abroad, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Saudi Arabia, stabbed, Jeddah, KSA

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A Filipino was stabbed and killed by a fellow Filipino in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, according to the confirmation of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

The victim (name withheld) was a 29-year-old from Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, who worked as a family driver in Jeddah.

The suspect (name withheld), a 34-year-old from Capiz, also a driver for the same family

The suspect remains under police custody after he was arrested immediately after the incident. The two "allegedly engaged in a fistfight in front of the house of their employer that ended in the victim getting fatally stabbed by his fellow driver." The motive of the stabbing is still unknown.

The Consulate General and the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Jeddah will extend full assistance to both Filipinos as well as their families.

The victim is set for a vacation to the Philippines soon but the incident turned out to be so unfortunate that he will come home inside a wooden box.

Consul General Edgar Badajos said that the suspect is facing a death sentence as per Saudi Sharia law. However, since they are both Filipinos, it is possible that the victim's family could instead ask for a blood money in exchange for his life and freedom. He assured that they will render assistance to help both OFWs and their families.
As overseas Filipino workers (OFW) working in an unfamiliar territory, we feel comfortable whenever we see a compatriot or a fellow Filipino abroad. In some instances, very unfortunate things happen like getting into a trouble because of a fellow Filipino. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Consulate General in Saudi Arabia confirmed that an OFW was stabbed and killed by a fellow OFW in Jeddah, KSA. Ads Sponsored Links A Filipino was stabbed and killed by a fellow Filipino in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, according to the confirmation of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). The victim (name withheld) was a 29-year-old from Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, who worked as a family driver in Jeddah. The suspect (name withheld), a 34-year-old from Capiz, also a driver for the same family The suspect remains under police custody after he was arrested immediately after the incident. The two "allegedly engaged in a fistfight in front of the house of their employer that ended in the victim getting fatally stabbed by his fellow driver." The motive of the stabbing is still unknown. The Consulate General and the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Jeddah will extend full assistance to both Filipinos as well as their families. The victim is set for a vacation to the Philippines soon but the incident turned out to be unfortunate that he will come home inside a box. Consul General Edgar Badajos said that the suspect is facing a death sentence as per Saudi Sharia law. However, since they are both Filipinos, it is possible that the victim's family could instead He assured that they will render assistance to help both OFWs. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, Filipino abroad, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Saudi Arabia, stabbed, Jeddah, KSA
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More often, families with overseas Filipino workers (OFW) rely on their OFW breadwinner in providing their needs and without doing any efforts to have extra income. They use the money they receive to pay their bills, rents, mortgages, etc. They tend to spend the remittances they receive and wait for the next remittance when the money is over without any savings. This is the reason why no matter how long the OFWs exhaust themselves working overseas, they are still coming home broke and without any savings. Encouraging our spouse or anyone who is responsible for the remittances you send to save could be a great help and could guarantee a hassle-free retirement, much more if they placed this savings to a profitable investment. Ads Sponsored Links Stick to a budget schedule Convince your spouse to make a monthly budget and commit to saving a portion of the monthly remittance. They could also spend the remaining part of the budget after setting aside the savings. No matter how small the savings, it could mean a lot after a period of time you regularly do it. Use the credit card wisely or do not use it at all Credit cards could be an advantage when purchasing but it can also lure the holder to spend more. Whenever possible, avoid using credit cards and use cash instead. It would save you from paying extra charges and interests which can really raise your spending. The best rule should be, do not spend the money you do not have. Always make a list of important things to buy Many OFW spouses tend to go on a shopping spree just after receiving the remittance and let their impulses lead in which items they like to buy at the very moment without putting their priorities on the things they really needed. Encourage them to develop a habit and discipline of making a list of the things they need to prioritize during shopping and strictly follow what is on the list to avoid spending too much on the things that are not really important. Live a lifestyle that suits your income Many OFW spouses live like one day millionaire. after claiming the remittances you sent, they will go straight to the mall, eat at the fast-food chain of their choice, go on a shopping spree buying what they want without even thinking if they still have the money to go through the month until the next remittance. If their budget got short, they would borrow money from someone which would cause the next budget to bear the shortage and the cycle goes on. There's nothing wrong with being generous but not too much Advise your spouse to exercise caution when giving help to extended families, relatives or friends. There is nothing wrong with extending help but there has to be a limitation. This would avoid them to become dependent on your assistance that they would knock your everytime they need financial help. Working overseas is not forever and you will eventually come home for good. It is you and your spouse who need to work hand-in-hand to succeed. Together you must find ways to take care of your finances and save for the future of your family. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, extra income, bills, rents, mortgages, remittances, working overseas, retirement, investment, savings
More often, families with overseas Filipino workers (OFW) rely on their OFW breadwinner in providing their needs and without doing any efforts to have extra income. They use the money they receive to pay their bills, rents, mortgages, etc. They tend to spend the remittances they receive and wait for the next remittance when the money is over without any savings. This is the reason why no matter how long the OFWs exhaust themselves working overseas, they are still coming home broke and without any savings. Encouraging our spouse or anyone who is responsible for the remittances you send to save could be a great help and could guarantee a hassle-free retirement, much more if they placed this savings to a profitable investment. Ads Sponsored Links Stick to a budget schedule Convince your spouse to make a monthly budget and commit to saving a portion of the monthly remittance. They could also spend the remaining part of the budget after setting aside the savings. No matter how small the savings, it could mean a lot after a period of time you regularly do it. Use the credit card wisely or do not use it at all Credit cards could be an advantage when purchasing but it can also lure the holder to spend more. Whenever possible, avoid using credit cards and use cash instead. It would save you from paying extra charges and interests which can really raise your spending. The best rule should be, do not spend the money you do not have. Always make a list of important things to buy Many OFW spouses tend to go on a shopping spree just after receiving the remittance and let their impulses lead in which items they like to buy at the very moment without putting their priorities on the things they really needed. Encourage them to develop a habit and discipline of making a list of the things they need to prioritize during shopping and strictly follow what is on the list to avoid spending too much on the things that are not really important. Live a lifestyle that suits your income Many OFW spouses live like one day millionaire. after claiming the remittances you sent, they will go straight to the mall, eat at the fast-food chain of their choice, go on a shopping spree buying what they want without even thinking if they still have the money to go through the month until the next remittance. If their budget got short, they would borrow money from someone which would cause the next budget to bear the shortage and the cycle goes on. There's nothing wrong with being generous but not too much Advise your spouse to exercise caution when giving help to extended families, relatives or friends. There is nothing wrong with extending help but there has to be a limitation. This would avoid them to become dependent on your assistance that they would knock your everytime they need financial help. Working overseas is not forever and you will eventually come home for good. It is you and your spouse who need to work hand-in-hand to succeed. Together you must find ways to take care of your finances and save for the future of your family. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, extra income, bills, rents, mortgages, remittances, working overseas, retirement, investment, savings
More often, families with overseas Filipino workers (OFW) rely on their OFW breadwinner in providing their needs and without doing any efforts to have extra income. They use the money they receive to pay their bills, rents, mortgages, etc. They tend to spend the remittances they receive and wait for the next remittance when the money is over without any savings. This is the reason why no matter how long the OFWs exhaust themselves working overseas, they are still coming home broke and without any savings. Encouraging our spouse or anyone who is responsible for the remittances you send to save could be a great help and could guarantee a hassle-free retirement, much more if they placed this savings to a profitable investment. Ads Sponsored Links Stick to a budget schedule Convince your spouse to make a monthly budget and commit to saving a portion of the monthly remittance. They could also spend the remaining part of the budget after setting aside the savings. No matter how small the savings, it could mean a lot after a period of time you regularly do it. Use the credit card wisely or do not use it at all Credit cards could be an advantage when purchasing but it can also lure the holder to spend more. Whenever possible, avoid using credit cards and use cash instead. It would save you from paying extra charges and interests which can really raise your spending. The best rule should be, do not spend the money you do not have. Always make a list of important things to buy Many OFW spouses tend to go on a shopping spree just after receiving the remittance and let their impulses lead in which items they like to buy at the very moment without putting their priorities on the things they really needed. Encourage them to develop a habit and discipline of making a list of the things they need to prioritize during shopping and strictly follow what is on the list to avoid spending too much on the things that are not really important. Live a lifestyle that suits your income Many OFW spouses live like one day millionaire. after claiming the remittances you sent, they will go straight to the mall, eat at the fast-food chain of their choice, go on a shopping spree buying what they want without even thinking if they still have the money to go through the month until the next remittance. If their budget got short, they would borrow money from someone which would cause the next budget to bear the shortage and the cycle goes on. There's nothing wrong with being generous but not too much Advise your spouse to exercise caution when giving help to extended families, relatives or friends. There is nothing wrong with extending help but there has to be a limitation. This would avoid them to become dependent on your assistance that they would knock your everytime they need financial help. Working overseas is not forever and you will eventually come home for good. It is you and your spouse who need to work hand-in-hand to succeed. Together you must find ways to take care of your finances and save for the future of your family. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, extra income, bills, rents, mortgages, remittances, working overseas, retirement, investment, savings
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Monday, February 19, 2018

Kuwaiti Citizen's Message To President Duterte And OFWs In Kuwait

A Kuwaiti citizen, in his video sends a strong message about how they love Filipino workers in Kuwait and how he admired President Duterte's decision to protect the OFWs working in Kuwait.
Meanwhile, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is proposing that passports of domestic workers in Kuwait should remain with the Philippine Embassy to prevent abuse.
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A Kuwaiti citizen, in his video sends a strong message about how they love Filipino workers in Kuwait and how he admired President Duterte's decision to protect the OFWs working in Kuwait. Meanwhile, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is proposing that passports of domestic workers in Kuwait should remain with the Philippine Embassy to prevent abuse. Advertisement Mohamed Aldhufairi, a Kuwaiti citizen, in his video sends a strong message about how they love Filipino workers in Kuwait and how he admired President Duterte's decision to protect the OFWs working in Kuwait. In his social media account, Mr. Aldhufairi started by saying that his message is for all Filipinos in Kuwait. "You guys are amazing. We love you so much," he said. A Kuwaiti citizen, in his video sends a strong message about how they love Filipino workers in Kuwait and how he admired President Duterte's decision to protect the OFWs working in Kuwait. 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Recent discovery of the body of Joanna Demafelis inside a freezer of the flat occupied by her Lebanese and Syrian employer has elevated the tension which resulted to total ban of deployment of newly hired OFWs who are to be deployed in Kuwait. President Duterte also said that Filipinos who want to leave Kuwait may do so in 72 hours at the expense of the Philippine government. At the latter part of the video, Aldhufairi visited a few shops where Filipinos work showing how he appreciate their work ethics. Meanwhile, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is proposing that passports of domestic workers in Kuwait should remain with the Philippine Embassy to prevent abuse. DFA Secretary Allan Peter Cayetano said the practice of some employers in Kuwait to hold the worker’s passports prevent Filipinos from leaving and report abuses. Cayetano said that the common problems experienced by Filipino workers in Kuwait are as follows: -Underpayment -Delayed or non-payment of salaries -Non-payment of overtime -Prolonged working hours -Transfer of one worker from employer to employer -Transfer of OFW from Kuwait to another country in the Gulf Cooperation Council without worker’s consent Talks between the DFA Chief with their Kuwaiti counterparts are underway to address the issues. Cayetano added the payout system for domestic workers should be through automated teller machine (ATM) cards. ” At least when it’s in the ATMs, in the banks, there’s an electronic record so we’ll see if they get paid or not.” Cayetano also opened the idea of an international hotline for migrant workers to use so that their concerns will be immediately addressed. 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OWWA Programs And Benefits, Other Concerns Explained By DA Arnel Ignacio And Admin Hans Cacdac SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL ©2018 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com Sponsored Links A Kuwaiti citizen, in his video sends a strong message about how they love Filipino workers in Kuwait and how he admired President Duterte's decision to protect the OFWs working in Kuwait. Advertisement Mohamed Aldhufairi, a Kuwaiti citizen, in his video sends a strong message about how they love Filipino workers in Kuwait and how he admired President Duterte's decision to protect the OFWs working in Kuwait. In his social media account, Mr. Aldhufairi started by saying that his message is for all Filipinos in Kuwait. "You guys are amazing. We love you so much," he said. Sponsored Links The Kuwaiti citizen also has a message to President Duterte. "Hi Mr. President of the Philippines, I have a great respect for what you did. It shows how much you care about your citizens, that's amazing. That's really amazing. But we just love your people. We can't just let them go. We care about them," Aldhufairi said. Earlier this month, President Rodrigo Duterte ordered a suspension of deployment of OFWs in Kuwait following the unsolved cases of maltreatment and abuse, some ended in deaths of OFWs deployed in Kuwait. Recent discovery of the body of Joanna Demafelis inside a freezer of the flat occupied by her Lebanese and Syrian employer has elevated the tension which resulted to total ban of deployment of newly hired OFWs who are to be deployed in Kuwait. President Duterte also said that Filipinos who want to leave Kuwait may do so in 72 hours at the expense of the Philippine government. At the latter part of the video, Aldhufairi visited a few shops where Filipinos work showing how he appreciate their work ethics. Meanwhile, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is proposing that passports of domestic workers in Kuwait should remain with the Philippine Embassy to prevent abuse. DFA Secretary Allan Peter Cayetano said the practice of some employers in Kuwait to hold the worker’s passports prevent Filipinos from leaving and report abuses. Cayetano said that the common problems experienced by Filipino workers in Kuwait are as follows: -Underpayment -Delayed or non-payment of salaries -Non-payment of overtime -Prolonged working hours -Transfer of one worker from employer to employer -Transfer of OFW from Kuwait to another country in the Gulf Cooperation Council without worker’s consent Talks between the DFA Chief with their Kuwaiti counterparts are underway to address the issues. Cayetano added the payout system for domestic workers should be through automated teller machine (ATM) cards. ” At least when it’s in the ATMs, in the banks, there’s an electronic record so we’ll see if they get paid or not.” Cayetano also opened the idea of an international hotline for migrant workers to use so that their concerns will be immediately addressed. Read More: What Is Assumption Of Mortgage And How To Avail From SSS Things You Need to Know About Senior Citizen's Benefits Body Of Household Worker Found Inside A Freezer In Kuwait; Confirmed Filipina Senate Approves Bill For Free OFW Handbook Overseas Filipinos In Qatar Losing Jobs Amid Diplomatic Crisis—DOLE How To Get Philippine International Driving Permit (PIDP) DFA To Temporarily Suspend One-Day Processing For Authentication Of Documents (Red Ribbon) SSS Monthly Pension Calculator Based On Monthly Donation What You Need to Know For A Successful Housing Loan Application What is Certificate of Good Conduct Which is Required By Employers In the UAE and HOW To Get It? OWWA Programs And Benefits, Other Concerns Explained By DA Arnel Ignacio And Admin Hans Cacdac SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL ©2018 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com The Kuwaiti citizen also has a message to President Duterte. "Hi Mr. President of the Philippines, I have a great respect for what you did. It shows how much you care about your citizens, that's amazing. That's really amazing. But we just love your people. We can't just let them go. We care about them," Aldhufairi said. Earlier this month, President Rodrigo Duterte ordered a suspension of deployment of OFWs in Kuwait following the unsolved cases of maltreatment and abuse, some ended in deaths of OFWs deployed in Kuwait. Recent discovery of the body of Joanna Demafelis inside a freezer of the flat occupied by her Lebanese and Syrian employer has elevated the tension which resulted to total ban of deployment of newly hired OFWs who are to be deployed in Kuwait. President Duterte also said that Filipinos who want to leave Kuwait may do so in 72 hours at the expense of the Philippine government. At the latter part of the video, Aldhufairi visited a few shops where Filipinos work showing how he appreciate their work ethics. Meanwhile, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is proposing that passports of domestic workers in Kuwait should remain with the Philippine Embassy to prevent abuse. DFA Secretary Allan Peter Cayetano said the practice of some employers in Kuwait to hold the worker’s passports prevent Filipinos from leaving and report abuses. A Kuwaiti citizen, in his video sends a strong message about how they love Filipino workers in Kuwait and how he admired President Duterte's decision to protect the OFWs working in Kuwait. Advertisement Mohamed Aldhufairi, a Kuwaiti citizen, in his video sends a strong message about how they love Filipino workers in Kuwait and how he admired President Duterte's decision to protect the OFWs working in Kuwait. In his social media account, Mr. Aldhufairi started by saying that his message is for all Filipinos in Kuwait. "You guys are amazing. We love you so much," he said. Sponsored Links The Kuwaiti citizen also has a message to President Duterte. "Hi Mr. President of the Philippines, I have a great respect for what you did. It shows how much you care about your citizens, that's amazing. That's really amazing. But we just love your people. We can't just let them go. We care about them," Aldhufairi said. Earlier this month, President Rodrigo Duterte ordered a suspension of deployment of OFWs in Kuwait following the unsolved cases of maltreatment and abuse, some ended in deaths of OFWs deployed in Kuwait. Recent discovery of the body of Joanna Demafelis inside a freezer of the flat occupied by her Lebanese and Syrian employer has elevated the tension which resulted to total ban of deployment of newly hired OFWs who are to be deployed in Kuwait. President Duterte also said that Filipinos who want to leave Kuwait may do so in 72 hours at the expense of the Philippine government. At the latter part of the video, Aldhufairi visited a few shops where Filipinos work showing how he appreciate their work ethics. Meanwhile, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is proposing that passports of domestic workers in Kuwait should remain with the Philippine Embassy to prevent abuse. DFA Secretary Allan Peter Cayetano said the practice of some employers in Kuwait to hold the worker’s passports prevent Filipinos from leaving and report abuses. Cayetano said that the common problems experienced by Filipino workers in Kuwait are as follows: -Underpayment -Delayed or non-payment of salaries -Non-payment of overtime -Prolonged working hours -Transfer of one worker from employer to employer -Transfer of OFW from Kuwait to another country in the Gulf Cooperation Council without worker’s consent Talks between the DFA Chief with their Kuwaiti counterparts are underway to address the issues. Cayetano added the payout system for domestic workers should be through automated teller machine (ATM) cards. ” At least when it’s in the ATMs, in the banks, there’s an electronic record so we’ll see if they get paid or not.” Cayetano also opened the idea of an international hotline for migrant workers to use so that their concerns will be immediately addressed. Read More: What Is Assumption Of Mortgage And How To Avail From SSS Things You Need to Know About Senior Citizen's Benefits Body Of Household Worker Found Inside A Freezer In Kuwait; Confirmed Filipina Senate Approves Bill For Free OFW Handbook Overseas Filipinos In Qatar Losing Jobs Amid Diplomatic Crisis—DOLE How To Get Philippine International Driving Permit (PIDP) DFA To Temporarily Suspend One-Day Processing For Authentication Of Documents (Red Ribbon) SSS Monthly Pension Calculator Based On Monthly Donation What You Need to Know For A Successful Housing Loan Application What is Certificate of Good Conduct Which is Required By Employers In the UAE and HOW To Get It? OWWA Programs And Benefits, Other Concerns Explained By DA Arnel Ignacio And Admin Hans Cacdac SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL ©2018 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com Cayetano said that the common problems experienced by Filipino workers in Kuwait are as follows: -Underpayment -Delayed or non-payment of salaries -Non-payment of overtime -Prolonged working hours -Transfer of one worker from employer to employer -Transfer of OFW from Kuwait to another country in the Gulf Cooperation Council without worker’s consent Talks between the DFA Chief with their Kuwaiti counterparts are underway to address the issues. Cayetano added the payout system for domestic workers should be through automated teller machine (ATM) cards. ” At least when it’s in the ATMs, in the banks, there’s an electronic record so we’ll see if they get paid or not.” Cayetano also opened the idea of an international hotline for migrant workers to use so that their concerns will be immediately addressed. Read More: What Is Assumption Of Mortgage And How To Avail From SSS Things You Need to Know About Senior Citizen's Benefits Body Of Household Worker Found Inside A Freezer In Kuwait; Confirmed Filipina Senate Approves Bill For Free OFW Handbook Overseas Filipinos In Qatar Losing Jobs Amid Diplomatic Crisis—DOLE How To Get Philippine International Driving Permit (PIDP) DFA To Temporarily Suspend One-Day Processing For Authentication Of Documents (Red Ribbon) SSS Monthly Pension Calculator Based On Monthly Donation What You Need to Know For A Successful Housing Loan Application What is Certificate of Good Conduct Which is Required By Employers In the UAE and HOW To Get It? OWWA Programs And Benefits, Other Concerns Explained By DA Arnel Ignacio And Admin Hans Cacdac SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL ©2018 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com

Mohamed Aldhufairi, a Kuwaiti citizen, in his video sends a strong message about how they love Filipino workers in Kuwait and how he admired President Duterte's decision to protect the OFWs working in Kuwait.
In his social media account, Mr. Aldhufairi started by saying that his message is for all Filipinos in Kuwait. "You guys are amazing. We love you so much," he said.
A Kuwaiti citizen, in his video sends a strong message about how they love Filipino workers in Kuwait and how he admired President Duterte's decision to protect the OFWs working in Kuwait. Advertisement Mohamed Aldhufairi, a Kuwaiti citizen, in his video sends a strong message about how they love Filipino workers in Kuwait and how he admired President Duterte's decision to protect the OFWs working in Kuwait. In his social media account, Mr. Aldhufairi started by saying that his message is for all Filipinos in Kuwait. "You guys are amazing. We love you so much," he said. Sponsored Links The Kuwaiti citizen also has a message to President Duterte. "Hi Mr. President of the Philippines, I have a great respect for what you did. It shows how much you care about your citizens, that's amazing. That's really amazing. But we just love your people. We can't just let them go. We care about them," Aldhufairi said. Earlier this month, President Rodrigo Duterte ordered a suspension of deployment of OFWs in Kuwait following the unsolved cases of maltreatment and abuse, some ended in deaths of OFWs deployed in Kuwait. Recent discovery of the body of Joanna Demafelis inside a freezer of the flat occupied by her Lebanese and Syrian employer has elevated the tension which resulted to total ban of deployment of newly hired OFWs who are to be deployed in Kuwait. President Duterte also said that Filipinos who want to leave Kuwait may do so in 72 hours at the expense of the Philippine government. At the latter part of the video, Aldhufairi visited a few shops where Filipinos work showing how he appreciate their work ethics. Meanwhile, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is proposing that passports of domestic workers in Kuwait should remain with the Philippine Embassy to prevent abuse. DFA Secretary Allan Peter Cayetano said the practice of some employers in Kuwait to hold the worker’s passports prevent Filipinos from leaving and report abuses. Cayetano said that the common problems experienced by Filipino workers in Kuwait are as follows: -Underpayment -Delayed or non-payment of salaries -Non-payment of overtime -Prolonged working hours -Transfer of one worker from employer to employer -Transfer of OFW from Kuwait to another country in the Gulf Cooperation Council without worker’s consent Talks between the DFA Chief with their Kuwaiti counterparts are underway to address the issues. Cayetano added the payout system for domestic workers should be through automated teller machine (ATM) cards. ” At least when it’s in the ATMs, in the banks, there’s an electronic record so we’ll see if they get paid or not.” Cayetano also opened the idea of an international hotline for migrant workers to use so that their concerns will be immediately addressed. Read More: What Is Assumption Of Mortgage And How To Avail From SSS Things You Need to Know About Senior Citizen's Benefits Body Of Household Worker Found Inside A Freezer In Kuwait; Confirmed Filipina Senate Approves Bill For Free OFW Handbook Overseas Filipinos In Qatar Losing Jobs Amid Diplomatic Crisis—DOLE How To Get Philippine International Driving Permit (PIDP) DFA To Temporarily Suspend One-Day Processing For Authentication Of Documents (Red Ribbon) SSS Monthly Pension Calculator Based On Monthly Donation What You Need to Know For A Successful Housing Loan Application What is Certificate of Good Conduct Which is Required By Employers In the UAE and HOW To Get It? OWWA Programs And Benefits, Other Concerns Explained By DA Arnel Ignacio And Admin Hans Cacdac SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL ©2018 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com
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A Kuwaiti citizen, in his video sends a strong message about how they love Filipino workers in Kuwait and how he admired President Duterte's decision to protect the OFWs working in Kuwait. Advertisement Mohamed Aldhufairi, a Kuwaiti citizen, in his video sends a strong message about how they love Filipino workers in Kuwait and how he admired President Duterte's decision to protect the OFWs working in Kuwait. In his social media account, Mr. Aldhufairi started by saying that his message is for all Filipinos in Kuwait. "You guys are amazing. We love you so much," he said. Sponsored Links The Kuwaiti citizen also has a message to President Duterte. "Hi Mr. President of the Philippines, I have a great respect for what you did. It shows how much you care about your citizens, that's amazing. That's really amazing. But we just love your people. We can't just let them go. We care about them," Aldhufairi said. Earlier this month, President Rodrigo Duterte ordered a suspension of deployment of OFWs in Kuwait following the unsolved cases of maltreatment and abuse, some ended in deaths of OFWs deployed in Kuwait. Recent discovery of the body of Joanna Demafelis inside a freezer of the flat occupied by her Lebanese and Syrian employer has elevated the tension which resulted to total ban of deployment of newly hired OFWs who are to be deployed in Kuwait. President Duterte also said that Filipinos who want to leave Kuwait may do so in 72 hours at the expense of the Philippine government. At the latter part of the video, Aldhufairi visited a few shops where Filipinos work showing how he appreciate their work ethics. Meanwhile, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is proposing that passports of domestic workers in Kuwait should remain with the Philippine Embassy to prevent abuse. DFA Secretary Allan Peter Cayetano said the practice of some employers in Kuwait to hold the worker’s passports prevent Filipinos from leaving and report abuses. Cayetano said that the common problems experienced by Filipino workers in Kuwait are as follows: -Underpayment -Delayed or non-payment of salaries -Non-payment of overtime -Prolonged working hours -Transfer of one worker from employer to employer -Transfer of OFW from Kuwait to another country in the Gulf Cooperation Council without worker’s consent Talks between the DFA Chief with their Kuwaiti counterparts are underway to address the issues. Cayetano added the payout system for domestic workers should be through automated teller machine (ATM) cards. ” At least when it’s in the ATMs, in the banks, there’s an electronic record so we’ll see if they get paid or not.” Cayetano also opened the idea of an international hotline for migrant workers to use so that their concerns will be immediately addressed. Read More: What Is Assumption Of Mortgage And How To Avail From SSS Things You Need to Know About Senior Citizen's Benefits Body Of Household Worker Found Inside A Freezer In Kuwait; Confirmed Filipina Senate Approves Bill For Free OFW Handbook Overseas Filipinos In Qatar Losing Jobs Amid Diplomatic Crisis—DOLE How To Get Philippine International Driving Permit (PIDP) DFA To Temporarily Suspend One-Day Processing For Authentication Of Documents (Red Ribbon) SSS Monthly Pension Calculator Based On Monthly Donation What You Need to Know For A Successful Housing Loan Application What is Certificate of Good Conduct Which is Required By Employers In the UAE and HOW To Get It? OWWA Programs And Benefits, Other Concerns Explained By DA Arnel Ignacio And Admin Hans Cacdac SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL ©2018 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com
The Kuwaiti citizen also has a message to President Duterte. 
"Hi Mr. President of the Philippines, I have a great respect for what you did. It shows how much you care about your citizens, that's amazing. That's really amazing. But we just love your people. We can't just let them go. We care about them," Aldhufairi said.

 Earlier this month, President Rodrigo Duterte ordered a suspension of deployment of OFWs in Kuwait following the unsolved cases of maltreatment and abuse, some ended in deaths of OFWs deployed in Kuwait. Recent discovery of the body of Joanna Demafelis inside a freezer of the flat occupied by her Lebanese and Syrian employer has elevated the tension which resulted to total ban of deployment of newly hired OFWs who are to be deployed in Kuwait. President Duterte also said that Filipinos who want to leave Kuwait may do so in 72 hours at the expense of the Philippine government.

At the latter part of the video, Aldhufairi visited a few shops where Filipinos work showing how he appreciate their work ethics.


Meanwhile, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is proposing that passports of domestic workers in Kuwait should remain with the Philippine Embassy to prevent abuse.

DFA Secretary Allan Peter Cayetano said the practice of some employers in Kuwait to hold the worker’s passports prevent Filipinos from leaving and report abuses.
A Kuwaiti citizen, in his video sends a strong message about how they love Filipino workers in Kuwait and how he admired President Duterte's decision to protect the OFWs working in Kuwait. Advertisement Mohamed Aldhufairi, a Kuwaiti citizen, in his video sends a strong message about how they love Filipino workers in Kuwait and how he admired President Duterte's decision to protect the OFWs working in Kuwait. In his social media account, Mr. Aldhufairi started by saying that his message is for all Filipinos in Kuwait. "You guys are amazing. We love you so much," he said. Sponsored Links The Kuwaiti citizen also has a message to President Duterte. "Hi Mr. President of the Philippines, I have a great respect for what you did. It shows how much you care about your citizens, that's amazing. That's really amazing. But we just love your people. We can't just let them go. We care about them," Aldhufairi said. Earlier this month, President Rodrigo Duterte ordered a suspension of deployment of OFWs in Kuwait following the unsolved cases of maltreatment and abuse, some ended in deaths of OFWs deployed in Kuwait. Recent discovery of the body of Joanna Demafelis inside a freezer of the flat occupied by her Lebanese and Syrian employer has elevated the tension which resulted to total ban of deployment of newly hired OFWs who are to be deployed in Kuwait. President Duterte also said that Filipinos who want to leave Kuwait may do so in 72 hours at the expense of the Philippine government. At the latter part of the video, Aldhufairi visited a few shops where Filipinos work showing how he appreciate their work ethics. Meanwhile, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is proposing that passports of domestic workers in Kuwait should remain with the Philippine Embassy to prevent abuse. DFA Secretary Allan Peter Cayetano said the practice of some employers in Kuwait to hold the worker’s passports prevent Filipinos from leaving and report abuses. Cayetano said that the common problems experienced by Filipino workers in Kuwait are as follows: -Underpayment -Delayed or non-payment of salaries -Non-payment of overtime -Prolonged working hours -Transfer of one worker from employer to employer -Transfer of OFW from Kuwait to another country in the Gulf Cooperation Council without worker’s consent Talks between the DFA Chief with their Kuwaiti counterparts are underway to address the issues. Cayetano added the payout system for domestic workers should be through automated teller machine (ATM) cards. ” At least when it’s in the ATMs, in the banks, there’s an electronic record so we’ll see if they get paid or not.” Cayetano also opened the idea of an international hotline for migrant workers to use so that their concerns will be immediately addressed. Read More: What Is Assumption Of Mortgage And How To Avail From SSS Things You Need to Know About Senior Citizen's Benefits Body Of Household Worker Found Inside A Freezer In Kuwait; Confirmed Filipina Senate Approves Bill For Free OFW Handbook Overseas Filipinos In Qatar Losing Jobs Amid Diplomatic Crisis—DOLE How To Get Philippine International Driving Permit (PIDP) DFA To Temporarily Suspend One-Day Processing For Authentication Of Documents (Red Ribbon) SSS Monthly Pension Calculator Based On Monthly Donation What You Need to Know For A Successful Housing Loan Application What is Certificate of Good Conduct Which is Required By Employers In the UAE and HOW To Get It? OWWA Programs And Benefits, Other Concerns Explained By DA Arnel Ignacio And Admin Hans Cacdac SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL ©2018 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com
Cayetano said that the common problems experienced by Filipino workers in Kuwait are as follows:
-Underpayment
-Delayed or non-payment of salaries
-Non-payment of overtime
-Prolonged working hours
-Transfer of one worker from employer to employer
-Transfer of OFW from Kuwait to another country in the Gulf Cooperation Council without worker’s consent

Talks between the DFA Chief with their Kuwaiti counterparts are underway to address the issues.
Cayetano added the payout system for domestic workers should be through automated teller machine (ATM) cards.
” At least when it’s in the ATMs, in the banks, there’s an electronic record so we’ll see if they get paid or not.”
Cayetano also opened the idea of an international hotline for migrant workers to use so that their concerns will be immediately addressed.

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Monday, February 12, 2018

Do You Agree With The Proposed Filipino Deployment Ban To Abusive Host Countries?


Senators are urging President Duterte to make the ban on the deployment of Filipino housemaids to Kuwait permanent and expand the ban to countries with high number of cases of abuse and maltreatment committed against the Overseas Filipino Workers. Sen. Cynthia Villar said that the government should strictly impose a permanent ban on countries most particularly in the Middle East, with recorded a high incidence of abuse of OFWs, particularly household service workers. “The government knows these countries that are abusive to our domestic helpers so let’s not send them there because they’ll be victimized,” Villar said. She said the “culture” in certain Middle East countries is “really different” so the deployment of Filipino household workers there often pose problems for their families and the government. The senator said 80 percent of the problematic cases handled by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and other concerned agencies involve overseas Filipino household service workers. “If they (Filipino domestic workers) are not deployed, then 80 percent of the government’s problem on OFWs (overseas Filipino workers) are gone,” Villar said. She expressed support for Duterte’s deployment ban on Kuwait. Detained Sen. Leila de Lima called on the Duterte administration to provide measures for the integration of hundreds of OFWs displaced due to the continued diplomatic row between Qatar and its neighboring countries. De Lima said the DOLE and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) should swiftly implement their contingency plans to assist OFWs and their families in the Philippines. “The government should ensure that OFWs would be assisted in finding decent jobs back home or other overseas destinations, if not help them set up business and livelihood in the country,” she said. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian noted that Kuwait and Saudi Arabia appeared to have the most number of recorded cases of abuse of OFWs. Gatchalian pushed for bilateral agreements between the government and host countries to protect OFWs. Existing pacts should be reviewed, he said. Sponsored Links He noted professionals who work in the Middle East are less prone to abuse so the government should only ban sending Filipino women to work as domestic helpers abroad. Vice President Leni Robredo is pushing for the immediate signing of the bilateral agreement between the Philippines and Kuwait that seeks to increase protection of Filipino workers in the Gulf nation. Robredo also backed yesterday Duterte’s decision to impose a deployment ban on Kuwait following reports of abuses against Filipino household workers in the country. Robredo, however, underscored the importance of the pending bilateral agreement, which she hopes would be signed by the two governments when Duterte’s visit to Kuwait pushes through. The Vice President noted that while repatriation has begun for OFWs there, measures must be in place to protect more than 250,000 Filipinos who may still wish to continue working there. “I hope his visit will put pressue on the Kuwait government to sign it,” Robredo said in her weekly program BISErbisyong Leni over radio dzXL. “Because even if there’s deployment ban and repatriation, the reality is there are some Filipinos, who have not experienced abuses, who wouldn’t want to go home because they are thinking of their employment. So we need to ensure that Filipinos who will stay in the country will really be protected,” she said. Kuwait has invited Duterte for a visit amid issues involving the treatment of Filipino domestic helpers in the country. Earlier, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said Kuwait Ambassador Saleh Ahmad Althwaikh, who has met recently with the President in Malacañang, has committed to help expedite the signing of the agreement. Overseas Workers Welfare Administration chief Hans Cacdac, who was Robredo’s guest in her radio program yesterday, said a draft of the bilateral agreement for OFWs’ protection has been sent to the Kuwaiti government, which is now awaiting its signing. Cacdac also said the Kuwaiti government’s invitation to Duterte is “one of the indicators” of talks over such agreement. Robredo said the suspension of OFW deployment to Kuwait is a “strong response” to reports of violence against Filipino workers. A body of a missing Filipino household worker was recently discovered inside a freezer in an abandoned apartment in Kuwait City. “I think the President did the right thing. It’s really a strong statement amid the violence committed against Filipino domestic helpers there,” Robredo said. 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Senators are urging President Duterte to make  the ban on the deployment of Filipino housemaids to Kuwait permanent and expand the ban to countries with high number of cases of abuse and maltreatment committed against the Overseas Filipino Workers.
Sen. Cynthia Villar said that the government should strictly impose a permanent ban on countries most particularly in the Middle East, with recorded a high incidence of abuse of OFWs, particularly household service workers.
“The government knows these countries that are abusive to our domestic helpers so let’s not send them there because they’ll be victimized,” Villar said.
She said the “culture” in certain Middle East countries is “really different” so the deployment of Filipino household workers there often pose problems for their families and the government.
The senator said 80 percent of the problematic cases handled by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and other concerned agencies involve overseas Filipino household service workers.
“If they (Filipino domestic workers) are not deployed, then 80 percent of the government’s problem on OFWs (overseas Filipino workers) are gone,” Villar said.
She expressed support for Duterte’s deployment ban on Kuwait.
Detained Sen. Leila de Lima called on the Duterte administration to provide measures for the integration of hundreds of OFWs displaced due to the continued diplomatic row between Qatar and its neighboring countries.
De Lima said the DOLE and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) should swiftly implement their contingency plans to assist OFWs and their families in the Philippines.  
“The government should ensure that OFWs would be assisted in finding decent jobs back home or other overseas destinations, if not help them set up business and livelihood in the country,” she said.

Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian noted that Kuwait and Saudi Arabia appeared to have the most number of recorded cases of abuse of OFWs.
Gatchalian pushed for bilateral agreements between the government and host countries to protect OFWs. Existing pacts should be reviewed, he said.
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He noted professionals who work in the Middle East are less prone to abuse so the government should only ban sending Filipino women to work as domestic helpers abroad.

Vice President Leni Robredo is pushing for the immediate signing of the bilateral agreement between the Philippines and Kuwait that seeks to increase protection of Filipino workers in the Gulf nation.

Robredo also backed yesterday Duterte’s decision to impose a deployment ban on Kuwait following reports of abuses against Filipino household workers in the country.

Robredo, however, underscored the importance of the pending bilateral agreement, which she hopes would be signed by the two governments when Duterte’s visit to Kuwait pushes through.

The Vice President noted that while repatriation has begun for OFWs there, measures must be in place to protect more than 250,000 Filipinos who may still wish to continue working there.

“I hope his visit will put pressue on the Kuwait government to sign it,” Robredo said in her weekly program BISErbisyong Leni over radio dzXL.

“Because even if there’s deployment ban and repatriation, the reality is there are some Filipinos, who have not experienced abuses, who wouldn’t want to go home because they are thinking of their employment. So we need to ensure that Filipinos who will stay in the country will really be protected,” she said.

Kuwait has invited Duterte for a visit amid issues involving the treatment of Filipino domestic helpers in the country.

Earlier, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said Kuwait Ambassador Saleh Ahmad Althwaikh, who has met recently with the President in Malacañang, has committed to help expedite the signing of the agreement.

Overseas Workers Welfare Administration chief Hans Cacdac, who was Robredo’s guest in her radio program yesterday, said a draft of the bilateral agreement for OFWs’ protection has been sent to the Kuwaiti government, which is now awaiting its signing.

Cacdac also said the Kuwaiti government’s invitation to Duterte is “one of the indicators” of talks over such agreement.

Robredo said the suspension of OFW deployment to Kuwait is a “strong response” to reports of violence against Filipino workers.

A body of a missing Filipino household worker was recently discovered inside a freezer in an abandoned apartment in Kuwait City.

“I think the President did the right thing. It’s really a strong statement amid the violence committed against Filipino domestic helpers there,” Robredo said.

 The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has recently declared a total ban for OFW deployment in Kuwait and repatriated  hundreds of OFWs from the Middle Eastern country where high incidents of abuse and maltreatment is happening.
Senators are urging President Duterte to make the ban on the deployment of Filipino housemaids to Kuwait permanent and expand the ban to countries with high number of cases of abuse and maltreatment committed against the Overseas Filipino Workers. Sen. Cynthia Villar said that the government should strictly impose a permanent ban on countries most particularly in the Middle East, with recorded a high incidence of abuse of OFWs, particularly household service workers. “The government knows these countries that are abusive to our domestic helpers so let’s not send them there because they’ll be victimized,” Villar said. She said the “culture” in certain Middle East countries is “really different” so the deployment of Filipino household workers there often pose problems for their families and the government. The senator said 80 percent of the problematic cases handled by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and other concerned agencies involve overseas Filipino household service workers. “If they (Filipino domestic workers) are not deployed, then 80 percent of the government’s problem on OFWs (overseas Filipino workers) are gone,” Villar said. She expressed support for Duterte’s deployment ban on Kuwait. Detained Sen. Leila de Lima called on the Duterte administration to provide measures for the integration of hundreds of OFWs displaced due to the continued diplomatic row between Qatar and its neighboring countries. De Lima said the DOLE and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) should swiftly implement their contingency plans to assist OFWs and their families in the Philippines. “The government should ensure that OFWs would be assisted in finding decent jobs back home or other overseas destinations, if not help them set up business and livelihood in the country,” she said. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian noted that Kuwait and Saudi Arabia appeared to have the most number of recorded cases of abuse of OFWs. Gatchalian pushed for bilateral agreements between the government and host countries to protect OFWs. Existing pacts should be reviewed, he said. Sponsored Links He noted professionals who work in the Middle East are less prone to abuse so the government should only ban sending Filipino women to work as domestic helpers abroad. Vice President Leni Robredo is pushing for the immediate signing of the bilateral agreement between the Philippines and Kuwait that seeks to increase protection of Filipino workers in the Gulf nation. Robredo also backed yesterday Duterte’s decision to impose a deployment ban on Kuwait following reports of abuses against Filipino household workers in the country. Robredo, however, underscored the importance of the pending bilateral agreement, which she hopes would be signed by the two governments when Duterte’s visit to Kuwait pushes through. The Vice President noted that while repatriation has begun for OFWs there, measures must be in place to protect more than 250,000 Filipinos who may still wish to continue working there. “I hope his visit will put pressue on the Kuwait government to sign it,” Robredo said in her weekly program BISErbisyong Leni over radio dzXL. “Because even if there’s deployment ban and repatriation, the reality is there are some Filipinos, who have not experienced abuses, who wouldn’t want to go home because they are thinking of their employment. So we need to ensure that Filipinos who will stay in the country will really be protected,” she said. Kuwait has invited Duterte for a visit amid issues involving the treatment of Filipino domestic helpers in the country. Earlier, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said Kuwait Ambassador Saleh Ahmad Althwaikh, who has met recently with the President in Malacañang, has committed to help expedite the signing of the agreement. Overseas Workers Welfare Administration chief Hans Cacdac, who was Robredo’s guest in her radio program yesterday, said a draft of the bilateral agreement for OFWs’ protection has been sent to the Kuwaiti government, which is now awaiting its signing. Cacdac also said the Kuwaiti government’s invitation to Duterte is “one of the indicators” of talks over such agreement. Robredo said the suspension of OFW deployment to Kuwait is a “strong response” to reports of violence against Filipino workers. A body of a missing Filipino household worker was recently discovered inside a freezer in an abandoned apartment in Kuwait City. “I think the President did the right thing. It’s really a strong statement amid the violence committed against Filipino domestic helpers there,” Robredo said. 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