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Friday, June 14, 2019

OFW Kidnapped, Raped By A Cop In Kuwait

Policemen exist to enforce the law and protect the people against criminal elements and maintain peace and order in the community.
In this case, a policeman who is supposed to uphold the law and protect the innocent has taken advantage and raped an overseas Filipino worker in Kuwait.

A Filipina household worker who has just arrived in Kuwait was allegedly raped by the police officer who assisted her, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
Policemen exist to enforce the law and protect the people against criminal elements and maintain peace and order in the community. In this case, a policeman who is supposed to uphold the law and protect the innocent has taken advantage and raped an overseas Filipino worker in Kuwait. A Filipina household worker who has just arrived in Kuwait was allegedly raped by the police officer who assisted her, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Ads The DFA said it is closely working with the Kuwaiti authorities, through the Philippine Embassy in Kuwait, for the arrest of the 22-year-old suspect, identified as Fayed Naser Hamad Alajmy. Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Mohd Noordin Lomondot reported to DFA that upon arrival at the airport, the suspect assisted the Filipina worker in finger scanning registration at the airport when she arrived on June 4. According to Lomondot, Alajmy allegedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted the Filipina. Lomondot also said that the employer of the victim is cooperating with the Embassy and the local authorities. The DFAassured that the government would ensure that the OFW be given justice. Ads A Filipina household worker who has just arrived in Kuwait was allegedly raped by the police officer who assisted her, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Sponsored Links Kuwaiti authorities have issued a warrant of arrest against a police officer who allegedly kidnapped and raped a Filipina household service worker.

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The DFA said it is closely working with the Kuwaiti authorities, through the Philippine Embassy in Kuwait, for the arrest of the 22-year-old suspect, identified as Fayed Naser Hamad Alajmy.

Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Mohd Noordin Lomondot reported to DFA that upon arrival at the airport, the suspect assisted the Filipina worker in finger scanning registration at the airport when she arrived on June 4.

According to Lomondot, Alajmy allegedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted the Filipina.

Lomondot also said that the employer of the victim is cooperating with the Embassy and the local authorities.

The DFAassured that the government would ensure that the OFW be given justice.
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Policemen exist to enforce the law and protect the people against criminal elements and maintain peace and order in the community. In this case, a policeman who is supposed to uphold the law and protect the innocent has taken advantage and raped an overseas Filipino worker in Kuwait. A Filipina household worker who has just arrived in Kuwait was allegedly raped by the police officer who assisted her, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Ads The DFA said it is closely working with the Kuwaiti authorities, through the Philippine Embassy in Kuwait, for the arrest of the 22-year-old suspect, identified as Fayed Naser Hamad Alajmy. Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Mohd Noordin Lomondot reported to DFA that upon arrival at the airport, the suspect assisted the Filipina worker in finger scanning registration at the airport when she arrived on June 4. According to Lomondot, Alajmy allegedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted the Filipina. Lomondot also said that the employer of the victim is cooperating with the Embassy and the local authorities. The DFAassured that the government would ensure that the OFW be given justice. Ads A Filipina household worker who has just arrived in Kuwait was allegedly raped by the police officer who assisted her, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Sponsored Links Kuwaiti authorities have issued a warrant of arrest against a police officer who allegedly kidnapped and raped a Filipina household service worker.
A Filipina household worker who has just arrived in Kuwait was allegedly raped by the police officer who assisted her, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

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Kuwaiti authorities have issued a warrant of arrest against a police officer who allegedly kidnapped and raped a Filipina household service worker.
 
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Saturday, May 18, 2019

Cucumber Found Inside Deceased OFW's Private Part In Kuwait?

This is another gruesome death of an overseas Filipino worker after Joanna Demafelis. What's so shocking about this is that, according to the report, a cucumber was found inserted inside the private part of the victim. The death is after the government of the Philippines and Kuwait signed a memorandum of understanding ensuring the welfare and safety of every OFW deployed in the Gulf state.
This is another gruesome death of an overseas Filipino worker after Joanna Demafelis. What's so shocking about this is that, according to the report, a cucumber was found inserted inside the private part of the victim. the death is after the government of the Philippines and Kuwait signed a memorandum of understanding ensuring the welfare and safety of every OFW deployed in the Gulf state. Ads A Filipina Overseas Worker (OFW) suffered and died in the hands of her employer. Her gruesome death revealed that a cucumber was inserted in her private part, according to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). A Filipino household worker has died at the hands of her employer in Kuwait – reportedly black and blue and with a “cucumber” inside her private part, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced Thursday. Citing initial reports, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said that the 47-year-old victim was rushed to Al Sabah Hospital last May 14 but was declared dead on arrival. “Her body bore various contusions and hematoma, with a ‘cucumber’ inside her private part,” Bello said in a statement late Thursday. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello said that the 47-year-old Filipina, identified as Constancia Lago Dayag, from Agadanan, Isabela, was rushed to Al Sabah Hospital on Tuesday after suffering various contusions and hematoma. She was later pronounced dead and doctors found a “cucumber” inside her private part. The Labor Department is now talking to the Kuwaiti government on how another gruesome death happened in the country. A Filipino household worker has died at the hands of her employer in Kuwait – reportedly black and blue and with a “cucumber” inside her private part, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) announced Thursday. Citing initial reports, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said that the 47-year-old victim was rushed to Al Sabah Hospital last May 14 but was declared dead on arrival. The Filipina was deployed as a household service worker in January 2016 to Kuwait and returned in 2018 as a Balik-Manggagawa on a second contract with her Kuwaiti employer, according to the foreign affairs department. The Philippine-Kuwait relations took a hit when the news of Pinay OFW Joanna Demafelis triggered public outcry when her body was found in a freeze years after she lost contact with her family. The two governments then made arrangements to create a Memorandum of Understanding to ensure that Filipino workers’ rights are protected. A Filipina Overseas Worker (OFW) suffered and died in the hands of her employer. Her gruesome death revealed that a cucumber was inserted in her private part, according to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello said that the 47-year-old Filipina, identified as Constancia Lago Dayag, from Agadanan, Isabela, was rushed to Al Sabah Hospital on Tuesday after suffering various contusions and hematoma. She was later pronounced dead and doctors found a “cucumber” inside her private part. The Labor Department is now talking to the Kuwaiti government on how another gruesome death happened in the country. The Filipina was deployed as a household service worker in January 2016 to Kuwait and returned in 2018 as a Balik-Manggagawa on a second contract with her Kuwaiti employer, according to the foreign affairs department. The Philippine-Kuwait relations took a hit when the news of Pinay OFW Joanna Demafelis triggered public outcry when her body was found in a freeze years after she lost contact with her family. The two governments then made arrangements to create a Memorandum of Understanding to ensure that Filipino workers’ rights are protected. Bello has expressed his deep sympathy for the death of the OFW and condemned the gruesome killing. Ads Sponsored Links The Foreign Affairs Department in a statement said it is now coordinating with Kuwaiti authorities to conduct an investigation on the Filipina’s death. “Embassy Charge d’Affaires Mohd. Noordin Pendosina N. Lomondot also said that the Embassy has also requested Kuwait’s General Forensics and Evidence Department to expedite the release of the forensic report, which is usually processed within four to six weeks.” the DFA said in a statement.

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Another Filipina Overseas Worker (OFW) suffered and died in Kuwait. The autopsy report revealed that a cucumber was inserted in her private part, according to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).



A Filipino household worker has died at the hands of her employer in Kuwait – reportedly black and blue and with a “cucumber” inside her private part, according to a statement by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said that the 47-year-old victim was rushed to Al Sabah Hospital on May 14 but was declared dead on arrival.

“Her body bore various contusions and hematoma, with a ‘cucumber’ inside her private part,” Bello said.

The 47-year-old Filipina, identified as Constancia Lago Dayag, from Agadanan, Isabela, suffered various contusions and hematoma. She was later pronounced dead and doctors found a “cucumber” inside her private part.

The Filipina was deployed as a household service worker in January 2016 to Kuwait and returned in 2018 as a Balik-Manggagawa on a second contract with her Kuwaiti employer, according to DFA.

The Philippine-Kuwait relations became in turmoil when the news of OFW Joanna Demafelis, a woman who was found dead inside a freezer inside her employers flat, triggered public outcry.

The two governments then made arrangements to create a Memorandum of Understanding to ensure that Filipino workers’ rights are protected.

Bello has expressed his deep sympathy for the death of the OFW and condemned the gruesome killing.

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The Foreign Affairs Department in a statement said it is now coordinating with Kuwaiti authorities to conduct an investigation on the Filipina’s death.

“Embassy Charge d’Affaires Mohd. Noordin Pendosina N. Lomondot also said that the Embassy has also requested Kuwait’s General Forensics and Evidence Department to expedite the release of the forensic report, which is usually processed within four to six weeks.” the DFA said in a statement.

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Wednesday, December 12, 2018

OFW Taxi Driver In Kuwait Faces Kidnapping Charges For Helping Compatriots In Distress

Filipinos especially the overseas Filipino workers are known for their compassion and being helpful especially for a compatriot in distress and those who suffer abuse and maltreatment even it could mean risking their own safety and life.
Filipinos especially the overseas Filipino workers are known for their compassion and being helpful especially for a compatriot in distress and those who suffer abuse and maltreatment even it could mean risking their own safety and life. Ads Sponsored Links Jelamar Fuentes, hailed from Davao City, also known on his Facebook account as "Dave" is now facing kidnapping charges due to allegedly helping household workers in distress by bringing them to the Philippine embassy. Other OFWs who sought his help even contact him via his social media account The latest incident of a Filipina whom he helped was claiming she did not receive any salary from her sponsor and also suffering from maltreatment. Though his intention is good, it is still against the law in Kuwait. It is just recently when the relationship between the Philippines and Kuwait had been put into a conflict when the embassy personnel picked up distressed OFWs. After the negotiation, the conflict was settled by a Memorandum of Understanding. Kuwait assigned a 24/7 hotline so that their policemen can respond to the distress call of the OFWs. Matapos ang negosasyon, naayos ang gusot sa pamamagitan ng Memorandum Of Understanding. Nagtalaga rin ng 24/7 na hotline ang Kuwait para sa mga nagpapasaklolong kasambahay na agad namang rerespondehan ng kanilang pulisya. Fuentes is now under the custody of the Office of the Domestic Welfare Affairs, he had already submitted an affidavit as well. The Kuwaiti government charged him with kidnapping but the Philippine authorities in Kuwait will provide him the legal assistance he needed. Filed under the category of OFW, distress, abuse , abuse and maltreatment, abuses against OFWs., Kuwait, Ads

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Jelamar Fuentes, hailed from Davao City, also known on his Facebook account as "Dave" is now facing kidnapping charges due to allegedly helping household workers in distress by bringing them to the Philippine embassy. Other OFWs who sought his help even contact him via his social media account
The latest incident of a Filipina whom he helped was claiming she did not receive any salary from her sponsor and also suffering from maltreatment.

Though his intention is good, it is still against the law in Kuwait.

It is just recently when the relationship between the Philippines and Kuwait had been put into a conflict when the embassy personnel picked up distressed OFWs.
After the negotiation, the conflict was settled by a Memorandum of Understanding. Kuwait assigned a 24/7 hotline so that their policemen can respond to the distress call of the OFWs.Fuentes is now under the custody of the Office of the Domestic Welfare Affairs, he had already submitted an affidavit as well.
The Kuwaiti government charged him with kidnapping but the Philippine authorities in Kuwait assured that they will provide him the legal assistance he needed.
Filipinos especially the overseas Filipino workers are known for their compassion and being helpful especially for a compatriot in distress and those who suffer abuse and maltreatment even it could mean risking their own safety and life. Ads Sponsored Links Jelamar Fuentes, hailed from Davao City, also known on his Facebook account as "Dave" is now facing kidnapping charges due to allegedly helping household workers in distress by bringing them to the Philippine embassy. Other OFWs who sought his help even contact him via his social media account The latest incident of a Filipina whom he helped was claiming she did not receive any salary from her sponsor and also suffering from maltreatment. Though his intention is good, it is still against the law in Kuwait. It is just recently when the relationship between the Philippines and Kuwait had been put into a conflict when the embassy personnel picked up distressed OFWs. After the negotiation, the conflict was settled by a Memorandum of Understanding. Kuwait assigned a 24/7 hotline so that their policemen can respond to the distress call of the OFWs. Matapos ang negosasyon, naayos ang gusot sa pamamagitan ng Memorandum Of Understanding. Nagtalaga rin ng 24/7 na hotline ang Kuwait para sa mga nagpapasaklolong kasambahay na agad namang rerespondehan ng kanilang pulisya. Fuentes is now under the custody of the Office of the Domestic Welfare Affairs, he had already submitted an affidavit as well. The Kuwaiti government charged him with kidnapping but the Philippine authorities in Kuwait will provide him the legal assistance he needed. Filed under the category of OFW, distress, abuse , abuse and maltreatment, abuses against OFWs., Kuwait, Ads
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Every overseas Filipino worker (OFW) believes that having a job abroad will solve all their financial problems. As compared to the salary they can get from working in the Philippines, they can earn much bigger overseas but it takes more sacrifice. There are a number of OFWs especially those who are working as household service workers who suffer inhumane treatment in the hands of their sponsors. Cases of abuse are rampant particularly in the Middle Eastern countries. Ads Sponsored Links Barely a month working in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, an OFW was nearly lose her sight from beating by her sponsor. Lovebella Abcede, during an exclusive interview by GMA news, showed her reddened right eye due to hemorrhage caused by repeated punches from her employer. According to the OFW, last November, she said to her employer that she wishes to be transferred from another employer after her present employer said that she will be sent home for not following her sponsor's orders. The sponsor suddenly slapped and throw punches on her. Unfortunately, the owner of her agency is also her present sponsor. Due to the incident, the agency swiftly acted on repatriating her to the Philippines but her employer warned her not to tell anyone about what happened. The agency personnel will also pick her up when she arrives. On her home to the airport, she asked the driver to bring her to the consulate. She then took her time to report about the incident to the authorities. Labor Attache Nasser Munder said that they can order the cancellation of the agency's accreditation due to the maltreatment experienced by Abcede. The OFW was then asked to file complaints about the claiming compensation for the damages due for maltreatment and ill-treatment from her employer. The OFW is hoping that her sponsor is reprimanded for what happened to her. Abcede is now back home together with her family. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino worker, job abroad , sacrifice, household service workers, inhumane treatment, abuse, Middle Eastern countries
"You know if there is an improvement in public service in the airport, one is that there will be no more inspection for bags that come in." It is a statement from President Rodrigo Duterte following another incident of the alleged baggage pilferage at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) that victimizes the passengers especially the overseas Filipino workers (OFW). The president said that he would prefer minimizing human contacts in checking and screening of the baggage. Ads Sponsored Links President Rodrigo Duterte said Thursday bags of travelers will no longer be opened during airport screening and "human contact" would be minimized. The President then made a joke about how bringing in contraband like dynamite, bullets, and marijuana would be okay, but that the police and the members of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) would be waiting for them outside the airport. He also said that there would be no more human contact in airport immigration. By this, he was most probably referring about the newly installed eGates at the airport which is now operational. he said. Duterte said that in his years as a public servant, he has seen how poorly the overseas Filipino workers are being been treated. He recalled one instance where he witnessed an OFW who arrived from Hong Kong with a small TV being charged a fee the worker could not afford. The President said he nearly got into a fight with the airport personnel over the way the OFW was treated. The president also reiterated that he does not like any form of oppression among the Filipino people, especially on his presence. Filed under the category of public service, inspection, President Rodrigo Duterte, Ninoy Aquino International Airport, overseas Filipino workers
OFW Who Is Barely 3 Weeks in Jeddah, Nearly Got Blinded From Maltreatment
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Sunday, November 04, 2018

Saudi Arabia Canceling Sponsorship System For Certain Jobs?


The kafala or sponsorship system is a system used in monitoring migrant laborers who are working primarily in the construction and domestic sectors in  Middle Eastern countries such as Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Attributed to modern-day slavery that puts expatriate workers including overseas Filipino workers (OFW) deployed as household service workers (HSW) vulnerable to abuse and maltreatment.
The kafala or sponsorship system is a system used in monitoring migrant laborers who are working primarily in the construction and domestic sectors in Middle Eastern countries such as Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Attributed to modern-day slavery that puts expatriate workers including overseas Filipino workers (OFW) deployed as household service workers (HSW) vulnerable to abuse and maltreatment. Ads Sponsored Links An article that was written in Akhbrna claimed that a reliable source said that Saudi Arabia on its effort for the development of human resources will be giving a number of professionals mentioned under the certain sector permanent residence. Saudi Arabia issued a resolution on the granting of permanent residence 5 years renewable for a number of Arab nationalities. The source also confirmed that the sponsorship for more than 24 professions was already canceled. The Kingdom announced new decisive measures to replace the sponsorship system for certin professions, the article added. Which had long awaited the establishment of an easier system for their lives instead of the system of injustice suffered by some residents due to the persecution of some of their sponsors, after the Kingdom confirmed the preservation of all the rights of residents inside? Saudi sources said that Saudi Arabia is only a few steps away from putting an alternative to the guarantor system in the Kingdom, and not only that but will take decisive measures to cancel the sponsorship of a number of occupations occupied by some residents in the Kingdom including the following: Workshop workers. Supply workers. Craftsmen. Employees in the field of contracting. The Kingdom gave all residents of the Kingdom and any expatriates the possibility of transferring bail alone in some cases to eliminate the persecution of the sponsor to some residents. After giving the opportunity to a number of expatriates to work without the need for a sponsor in the Kingdom, especially the administrative professions, engineering professions, and doctor's profession, considering that this opportunity is a bold step from the Kingdom in order to develop an alternative to the sponsorship system. Thank you for following up on our news and we promise you always and never to provide everything that is better and new. We also promise to transfer all news from all news sources and facilitate reading it with credibility and transparency. Ads Meanwhile, the contracts of more than 71% expats working in government jobs have been terminated based on the decision of the Council of Ministers, The Ministry of Civil Service will find qualified Saudis to fill vacancies created by the termination of contracts of expat workers. According to statistics of the Ministry of Civil Service, the education and health sectors are still attracting expat workers. Some 91% of expat workers in government jobs are employed in the education and health sectors. There were about 60,000 expatriates working in the public sector last year, according to a statistical report by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA). The report said the total number of government employees — Saudis and non-Saudis — was 1.23 million with a drop of about 0.8 percent over their number in the previous year. It said the number of Saudi women holding government jobs increased by about 0.4 percent to reach 476,000 compared to 697,000 men whose number decreased by about 0.95 percent compared to 2016. SAMA said Saudis constituted 95.1 percent of government employees while male expatriates were 4.9 percent reaching 29,600 with a decrease of about 12.7 percent over their number the previous year. The report said non-Saudi women workers were 30,800 with a decrease of about 7.3 percent over their number in 2016. There were 474,153 Saudi women government employees in 2016 whose number went up slightly in 2017 to reach 476,347. Filed under the category of kafala , sponsorship system, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, modern-day slavery, expatriate workers , overseas Filipino workers, household service workers , abuse , maltreatment.


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An article that was written in Akhbrna claimed that a reliable source said that Saudi Arabia on its effort for the development of human resources will be giving a number of professionals mentioned under the certain sector permanent residence.
 Saudi Arabia issued a resolution on the granting of permanent residence 5 years renewable for a number of Arab nationalities.

The source also confirmed that the sponsorship for more than 24 professions was already canceled. The Kingdom announced new decisive measures to replace the sponsorship system for certin professions, the article added.

Which had long awaited the establishment of an easier system for their lives instead of the system of injustice suffered by some residents due to the persecution of some of their sponsors, after the Kingdom confirmed the preservation of all the rights of residents inside?

Saudi sources said that Saudi Arabia is only a few steps away from putting an alternative to the guarantor system in the Kingdom, and not only that but will take decisive measures to cancel the sponsorship of a number of occupations occupied by some residents in the Kingdom including the following:
Workshop workers.
Supply workers.
Craftsmen.
Employees in the field of contracting.

The Kingdom gave all residents of the Kingdom and any expatriates the possibility of transferring bail alone in some cases to eliminate the persecution of the sponsor to some residents.

After giving the opportunity to a number of expatriates to work without the need for a sponsor in the Kingdom, especially the administrative professions, engineering professions, and doctor's profession, considering that this opportunity is a bold step from the Kingdom in order to develop an alternative to the sponsorship system.

Thank you for following up on our news and we promise you always and never to provide everything that is better and new. We also promise to transfer all news from all news sources and facilitate reading it with credibility and transparency.
The kafala or sponsorship system is a system used in monitoring migrant laborers who are working primarily in the construction and domestic sectors in Middle Eastern countries such as Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Attributed to modern-day slavery that puts expatriate workers including overseas Filipino workers (OFW) deployed as household service workers (HSW) vulnerable to abuse and maltreatment. Ads Sponsored Links An article that was written in Akhbrna claimed that a reliable source said that Saudi Arabia on its effort for the development of human resources will be giving a number of professionals mentioned under the certain sector permanent residence. Saudi Arabia issued a resolution on the granting of permanent residence 5 years renewable for a number of Arab nationalities. The source also confirmed that the sponsorship for more than 24 professions was already canceled. The Kingdom announced new decisive measures to replace the sponsorship system for certin professions, the article added. Which had long awaited the establishment of an easier system for their lives instead of the system of injustice suffered by some residents due to the persecution of some of their sponsors, after the Kingdom confirmed the preservation of all the rights of residents inside? Saudi sources said that Saudi Arabia is only a few steps away from putting an alternative to the guarantor system in the Kingdom, and not only that but will take decisive measures to cancel the sponsorship of a number of occupations occupied by some residents in the Kingdom including the following: Workshop workers. Supply workers. Craftsmen. Employees in the field of contracting. The Kingdom gave all residents of the Kingdom and any expatriates the possibility of transferring bail alone in some cases to eliminate the persecution of the sponsor to some residents. After giving the opportunity to a number of expatriates to work without the need for a sponsor in the Kingdom, especially the administrative professions, engineering professions, and doctor's profession, considering that this opportunity is a bold step from the Kingdom in order to develop an alternative to the sponsorship system. Thank you for following up on our news and we promise you always and never to provide everything that is better and new. We also promise to transfer all news from all news sources and facilitate reading it with credibility and transparency. Ads Meanwhile, the contracts of more than 71% expats working in government jobs have been terminated based on the decision of the Council of Ministers, The Ministry of Civil Service will find qualified Saudis to fill vacancies created by the termination of contracts of expat workers. According to statistics of the Ministry of Civil Service, the education and health sectors are still attracting expat workers. Some 91% of expat workers in government jobs are employed in the education and health sectors. There were about 60,000 expatriates working in the public sector last year, according to a statistical report by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA). The report said the total number of government employees — Saudis and non-Saudis — was 1.23 million with a drop of about 0.8 percent over their number in the previous year. It said the number of Saudi women holding government jobs increased by about 0.4 percent to reach 476,000 compared to 697,000 men whose number decreased by about 0.95 percent compared to 2016. SAMA said Saudis constituted 95.1 percent of government employees while male expatriates were 4.9 percent reaching 29,600 with a decrease of about 12.7 percent over their number the previous year. The report said non-Saudi women workers were 30,800 with a decrease of about 7.3 percent over their number in 2016. There were 474,153 Saudi women government employees in 2016 whose number went up slightly in 2017 to reach 476,347. Filed under the category of kafala , sponsorship system, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, modern-day slavery, expatriate workers , overseas Filipino workers, household service workers , abuse , maltreatment.

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Meanwhile, the contracts of more than 71% expats working in government jobs have been terminated based on the decision of the Council of Ministers,

The Ministry of Civil Service will find qualified Saudis to fill vacancies created by the termination of contracts of expat workers.

According to statistics of the Ministry of Civil Service, the education and health sectors are still attracting expat workers.

Some 91% of expat workers in government jobs are employed in the education and health sectors.

There were about 60,000 expatriates working in the public sector last year, according to a statistical report by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA).

The report said the total number of government employees — Saudis and non-Saudis — was 1.23 million with a drop of about 0.8 percent over their number in the previous year.

It said the number of Saudi women holding government jobs increased by about 0.4 percent to reach 476,000 compared to 697,000 men whose number decreased by about 0.95 percent compared to 2016.

SAMA said Saudis constituted 95.1 percent of government employees while male expatriates were 4.9 percent reaching 29,600 with a decrease of about 12.7 percent over their number the previous year. The report said non-Saudi women workers were 30,800 with a decrease of about 7.3 percent over their number in 2016.

There were 474,153 Saudi women government employees in 2016 whose number went up slightly in 2017 to reach 476,347.
Filed under the  category of kafala , sponsorship system, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, modern-day slavery, expatriate workers , overseas Filipino workers, household service workers , abuse , maltreatment.
The kafala or sponsorship system is a system used in monitoring migrant laborers who are working primarily in the construction and domestic sectors in Middle Eastern countries such as Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Attributed to modern-day slavery that puts expatriate workers including overseas Filipino workers (OFW) deployed as household service workers (HSW) vulnerable to abuse and maltreatment. Ads Sponsored Links An article that was written in Akhbrna claimed that a reliable source said that Saudi Arabia on its effort for the development of human resources will be giving a number of professionals mentioned under the certain sector permanent residence. Saudi Arabia issued a resolution on the granting of permanent residence 5 years renewable for a number of Arab nationalities. The source also confirmed that the sponsorship for more than 24 professions was already canceled. The Kingdom announced new decisive measures to replace the sponsorship system for certin professions, the article added. Which had long awaited the establishment of an easier system for their lives instead of the system of injustice suffered by some residents due to the persecution of some of their sponsors, after the Kingdom confirmed the preservation of all the rights of residents inside? Saudi sources said that Saudi Arabia is only a few steps away from putting an alternative to the guarantor system in the Kingdom, and not only that but will take decisive measures to cancel the sponsorship of a number of occupations occupied by some residents in the Kingdom including the following: Workshop workers. Supply workers. Craftsmen. Employees in the field of contracting. The Kingdom gave all residents of the Kingdom and any expatriates the possibility of transferring bail alone in some cases to eliminate the persecution of the sponsor to some residents. After giving the opportunity to a number of expatriates to work without the need for a sponsor in the Kingdom, especially the administrative professions, engineering professions, and doctor's profession, considering that this opportunity is a bold step from the Kingdom in order to develop an alternative to the sponsorship system. Thank you for following up on our news and we promise you always and never to provide everything that is better and new. We also promise to transfer all news from all news sources and facilitate reading it with credibility and transparency. Ads Meanwhile, the contracts of more than 71% expats working in government jobs have been terminated based on the decision of the Council of Ministers, The Ministry of Civil Service will find qualified Saudis to fill vacancies created by the termination of contracts of expat workers. According to statistics of the Ministry of Civil Service, the education and health sectors are still attracting expat workers. Some 91% of expat workers in government jobs are employed in the education and health sectors. There were about 60,000 expatriates working in the public sector last year, according to a statistical report by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA). The report said the total number of government employees — Saudis and non-Saudis — was 1.23 million with a drop of about 0.8 percent over their number in the previous year. It said the number of Saudi women holding government jobs increased by about 0.4 percent to reach 476,000 compared to 697,000 men whose number decreased by about 0.95 percent compared to 2016. SAMA said Saudis constituted 95.1 percent of government employees while male expatriates were 4.9 percent reaching 29,600 with a decrease of about 12.7 percent over their number the previous year. The report said non-Saudi women workers were 30,800 with a decrease of about 7.3 percent over their number in 2016. There were 474,153 Saudi women government employees in 2016 whose number went up slightly in 2017 to reach 476,347. Filed under the category of kafala , sponsorship system, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, modern-day slavery, expatriate workers , overseas Filipino workers, household service workers , abuse , maltreatment.

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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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Monday, October 22, 2018

Kuwaitization On Public Sector Will Limit Hiring of OFWs and Other Expats In Kuwait

Just like the aim of its brother Arab country, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait is also aiming to limit the growth of expatriate workers including the overseas Filipino workers (OFW). They will start it on the public sector, eliminating expats and replacing it with Kuwaitis with its schedule to reach 100% of the goal within a period of 5 years. This is to address unemployment rate of its citizens.

Just like the aim of its brother Arab country, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait is also aiming to limit the growth of expatriate workers including the overseas Filipino workers (OFW). They will start it on the public sector, eliminating expats and replacing it with Kuwaitis with its schedule to reach 100% of the goal within a period of 5 years. This is to address unemployment rate of its citizens. Ads Sponsored Links Khaled Al-Roudhan, Minister of Commerce and Industry in Kuwait urged all people around the ministry to furnish him with a schedule for eliminating expats and hiring Kuwaitis. Informed sources added that according to CSC’s plans on replacing expats with citizens, their ultimate goal is to reach 100% of the total workforce of Kuwaitis in administrative, media, PR, IT, development, follow-up and statistics jobs, 95% in scientific, financial, economic and commercial jobs and 80% in craft jobs in a span of five years. The National Assembly’s employment committee wanted to study the issue of growing unemployment among Kuwaitis and prepare its final report to the Assembly on the issue but failed to meet due to lack of quorum, according to the report published by Kuwait Times. The committee was formed with the main aim of pressing the government to create jobs for nationals, mainly by replacing expatriates in public sector jobs and offering incentives to nationals to seek jobs in the private sector. MP Mohammad Al-Dallal called for the need to check the increasing numbers of certain expatriate communities, especially the Egyptian and the overseas Filipino workers(OFW) communities. Filed under the category of Arab country, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, expatriate workers, overseas Filipino workers (OFW), unemployment rate.
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 Khaled Al-Roudhan, Minister of Commerce and Industry in Kuwait urged all people around the ministry to furnish him with a schedule for eliminating expats and hiring Kuwaitis. Informed sources added that according to CSC’s plans on replacing expats with citizens, their ultimate goal is to reach 100% of the total workforce of Kuwaitis in administrative, media, PR, IT, development, follow-up and statistics jobs, 95% in scientific, financial, economic and commercial jobs and 80% in craft jobs  in a span of five years.

The National Assembly’s employment committee wanted to study the issue of growing unemployment among Kuwaitis and prepare its final report to the Assembly on the issue but failed to meet due to lack of quorum, according to the report published by Kuwait Times. 
The committee was formed with the main aim of pressing the government to create jobs for nationals, mainly by replacing expatriates in public sector jobs and offering incentives to nationals to seek jobs in the private sector. MP Mohammad Al-Dallal called for the need to check the increasing numbers of certain expatriate communities, especially the Egyptian and the overseas Filipino workers(OFW) communities.
Filed under the category of Arab country, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, expatriate workers, overseas Filipino workers (OFW), unemployment rate. 
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The overseas Filipino workers (OFW) helps the economy by the remittances they send to their family which is spent on their daily needs making local commerce move. In spite of the help they give to the economy, OFWs are often vulnerable to abuse and maltreatment abroad especially those who are deployed as household service workers (HSW). Due to lack or very little knowledge about their rights, many OFWs needs equipping and protection. Recently, two pro-OFW bills were already approved in the House Of Representatives: HB 8110 and HB 1700 which aims to empower and protect the OFWs. Ads Sponsored Links The House of Representatives has approved on second reading two measures aimed at empowering and protecting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). In a statement by Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera-Dy, she said that the Congress approved House Bill (HB) No. 8110, which proposes a standard handbook on the rights and responsibilities of OFWs, and House Bill 1700, granting OFWs the right to equal protection on money claims. Under HB 8110, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) is mandated to develop, publish, disseminate, and update a handbook on the rights and responsibilities of migrant workers. They shall also be the lead agency in implementing an intensified program against illegal recruitment activities. The bill also provides that the handbook shall be written in words that can be easily understood, with translation in the local language as may be necessary. On the other hand, HB 1700 is seeking to amend Republic Act No. 8042, or the “Migrant Workers and Filipino Migrants Act of 1995”, by removing the clause "or for three months for every year of the unexpired term whichever is less" found on the fifth paragraph of Section 10 of the law which refers to money claims for the unexpired portion of a migrant worker's contract. Under the measure, a worker shall be entitled to the full reimbursement of his placement fee and deduction made with interest at 12% per annum in case of termination of overseas employment without just, valid or authorized cause as defined by law or contract, or any unauthorized deduction from the migrant worker’s salary. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, remittances, economy, abuse, maltreatment, household service workers, HB 8110, HB 1700, House Of Representatives, OFW, HSW

Natural remedies have long been used in the Arab world to treat a range of health issues, including these seeds and herbs that are thought to have various benefits. Unlike synthetic drugs that could damage your liver in the long run, herbal medicines can cure illnesses without damaging your internal organs. Ads </ Sponsored Links Black cumin seed According to Islamic tradition, the black cumin seed is a powerhouse of health benefits. It is thought to help with immune-related, digestive and respiratory issues and has antihistamine, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidant properties. Cloves Cloves and clove oil have been used in dentistry since as early as the 19th century. It is known to contain antiseptic and anti-inflammatory chemical eugenol. Turmeric Turmeric contains the chemical curcumin that is thought to decrease inflammation in the body. Thyme Thyme has been used for centuries to treat such medical conditions as diarrhea, stomach ache, arthritis and sore throats due to the presence of thymol, an antiseptic agent. Fennel seeds A concentrated source of minerals like copper, potassium, calcium, zinc, manganese, vitamin c, iron, selenium and magnesium, fennel is thought to do everything like regulating blood pressure and easing water retention as it’s a known diuretic. Anise Anise oil contains thymol, terpineol, and anethole, which are known remedies for a cough and flu cases. Anise is also known to help improve digestion, alleviate cramps and reduce nausea. Filed under the category of Natural remedies, Arab, health issues, seeds and herbs, synthetic drugs, herbal medicines, a cure.
Many Filipinos especially those in the remote areas of the country. They can only avail of medical attention once in a blue moon through medical missions coming from non-government organizations (NGO's) and other health advocacy groups. Instances also happen where citizens, even at the heart of the city suffer illnesses and just succumb to their deaths without having treated due to expensive medications and hospitalization. Soon, all Filipinos will have access to free health services including the families of the overseas Filipino workers (OFW). This situation is about to change as the new universal health bill was already approved and soon to be enacted as a law. The Senate passed on third and final reading a bill that seeks to provide adequate health care services to Filipinos. The senators unanimously voted for the approval of Senate Bill #1986 also known as the "Universal Health Care Bill." President Rodrigo Duterte wanted it to be certified urgent and called for the proposed measure's passage at the Senate. Ads Sponsored Links With this law being enacted, Filipinos will be given health care coverage and benefits under the National Health Security Program, which replaces the National Health Insurance Program or Philhealth. Under the universal health care law, "contributors" or those who have the capacity to pay will have to pay for their premiums while the government will shoulder the contributions of non-contributors. Funds for the subsidy will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act as well as sin taxes from cigarettes will also be a major source of funding for the policy. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, who authored the bill when he was still a party-list representative, thanked the Senate for passing what he considers to be a "groundbreaking" law. The House of Representative had previously passed a version of the bill (House Bill No 5784) in September 2017. The President's move in certifying the bill as urgent shows the administration's "unrelenting commitment to provide the marginalized and disadvantaged with sufficient and better health care services," Roque said. Filed under the category of Filipinos, non-government organizations (NGO's), health advocacy groups, free health services, universal health bill, Senate, Universal Health Care Bill, President Rodrigo Duterte

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
Two Bills For OFWS: HB 8110 And HB 1700 Now Approved In Congress
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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Saturday, October 13, 2018

New Medical Check-up For Expat HSWs Who Are Returning To Kuwait From Vacation

A new regulation in Kuwait on household workers about to affect expatriates from more than 30 countries including Filipino household service workers (HSW) deployed in the Gulf country.

A new regulation in Kuwait on household workers about to affect expatriates from more than 30 countries including Filipino household service workers (HSW) deployed in the Gulf country. Ads Sponsored Links The Ministry of Interior’s General Directorate of Residency Affairs has demanded citizens and residents to make new medical checkup to their domestic workers as soon as they returned from abroad. The Directorate identified workers from over 30 nationalities as being affected by the new regulation. In a press statement, the Ministry’s Public Relations and Security Media Department noted that the decision was taken upon a recommendation from the Ministry of Health. Sponsors of the domestic workers have to visit the Public Health Department of the Health Ministry to conduct the medical tests for their maids once they come back, emphasized the ministry. It pointed out that domestic workers from the following countries are affected by the new regulation: Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Central Africa, Uganda, South Africa, Guinea- Bissau, Senegal, Eritrea, Djibouti, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Cameroon, Benin, Zambia, Malawi, Philippines, Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Congo, Bangladesh, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Niger, Thailand, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Nepal, Chad, Ceylon, Myanmar, India, Togo, Ghana and Madagascar.
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The Ministry of Interior’s General Directorate of Residency Affairs has demanded citizens and residents to make new medical checkup to their domestic workers as soon as they returned from abroad. The Directorate identified workers from over 30 nationalities as being affected by the new regulation.

In a press statement, the Ministry’s Public Relations and Security Media Department noted that the decision was taken upon a recommendation from the Ministry of Health. Sponsors of the domestic workers have to visit the Public Health Department of the Health Ministry to conduct the medical tests for their maids once they come back, emphasized the ministry.

It pointed out that domestic workers from the following countries are affected by the new regulation: Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Central Africa, Uganda, South Africa, Guinea- Bissau, Senegal, Eritrea, Djibouti, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Cameroon, Benin, Zambia, Malawi, Philippines, Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Congo, Bangladesh, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Niger, Thailand, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Nepal, Chad, Ceylon, Myanmar, India, Togo, Ghana and Madagascar.
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Many Filipinos especially those in the remote areas of the country. They can only avail of medical attention once in a blue moon through medical missions coming from non-government organizations (NGO's) and other health advocacy groups. Instances also happen where citizens, even at the heart of the city suffer illnesses and just succumb to their deaths without having treated due to expensive medications and hospitalization. Soon, all Filipinos will have access to free health services including the families of the overseas Filipino workers (OFW). This situation is about to change as the new universal health bill was already approved and soon to be enacted as a law. The Senate passed on third and final reading a bill that seeks to provide adequate health care services to Filipinos. The senators unanimously voted for the approval of Senate Bill #1986 also known as the "Universal Health Care Bill." President Rodrigo Duterte wanted it to be certified urgent and called for the proposed measure's passage at the Senate. Ads Sponsored Links With this law being enacted, Filipinos will be given health care coverage and benefits under the National Health Security Program, which replaces the National Health Insurance Program or Philhealth. Under the universal health care law, "contributors" or those who have the capacity to pay will have to pay for their premiums while the government will shoulder the contributions of non-contributors. Funds for the subsidy will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act as well as sin taxes from cigarettes will also be a major source of funding for the policy. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, who authored the bill when he was still a party-list representative, thanked the Senate for passing what he considers to be a "groundbreaking" law. The House of Representative had previously passed a version of the bill (House Bill No 5784) in September 2017. The President's move in certifying the bill as urgent shows the administration's "unrelenting commitment to provide the marginalized and disadvantaged with sufficient and better health care services," Roque said. Filed under the category of Filipinos, non-government organizations (NGO's), health advocacy groups, free health services, universal health bill, Senate, Universal Health Care Bill, President Rodrigo Duterte

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

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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