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Showing posts with label Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III. Show all posts
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Tuesday, October 02, 2018

Mandatory Insurance For All Returning OFWs

All overseas Filipino workers (OFW) who will be deployed for the first time is required to have an insurance under the Philippine labor law. Now, returning OFWs are also mandated to have an insurance including those who renewed their contracts with the same employers according to the new regulation from Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA)’s Governing Board Resolution No 4, signed on Aug 17 by five officials led by Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III.
All overseas Filipino workers (OFW) who will be deployed for the first time is required to have an insurance under the Philippine labor law. Now, returning OFWs are also mandated to have an insurance including those who renewed their contracts with the same employers according to the new regulation from Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA)’s Governing Board Resolution No 4, signed on Aug 17 by five officials led by Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III. Ads Sponsored Links According to a stamp on the directive, it was supposed to have been circulated to concerned agencies on Sept. 4, but will take effect only 15 days after the publication of its implementing guidelines. But when asked when the resolution is likely to be implemented, Labor Attache Nida Romulo said she had not received any instructions relating to it. Labatt Romulo also said she had read reports that Secretary Bello might visit Macau soon, but was not sure if the trip would include Hong Kong. She was not sure, either, if the POEA Resolution would be discussed if he does visit Hong Kong. Migrant workers and employers were, however, quick to dismiss the insurance requirement as unnecessary, as Hong Kong already mandates employers to ensure their domestic helpers to cover medical and repatriation costs should these become necessary. Dolores Balladares-Pelaez, chair of Unifil-Migrante Hong Kong, also said the insurance requirement was just another way for the government to further milk migrant workers. “Nabigla kami sa lumabas na memo ng POEA - Board Resolution no. 04 na magiging mandatory na ang pagkuha ng insurance ng mga OFWS. Nakakagalit dahil gatasang baka talaga ang turing sa mga OFWs, dagadag pahirap na naman ito sa amin, dahil ngayon ay sobrang krisis na kami at aming pamilya dahil sa patuloy na inflation at pagtaas ng mga gastusin at bayarin sa Pilipinas, (pero) di naman tumataas ang sahod,” said Balladares-Pelaez. In addition, she said the new exaction could spark tension with employers, and might even lead to domestic workers losing their jobs. “Kung sukdulan na ang galit ng employer sa dami ng kanyang gastusin at bayarin sa pagkuha ng Filipino domestic worker, maaring hindi na kunin ng employer ang Filipino worker at mawalan kami ng trabaho,” she added. Doris Lee of the employers’ group Open Door, also expressed displeasure at the new obligation they are being made to bear, calling it redundant. “The Philippine government requirement that employers of Filipino domestic workers must pay $1,200 per contract renewal for insurance is a duplication of existing employer insurance requirement under Hong Kong law,” said Lee. “If the Philippine government’s primary aim is to ensure sufficient protection of its citizens, and the Hong Kong insurance is not adequate, the proper approach should be to negotiate with the Hong Kong government about improving the coverage of the Hong Kong insurance. We hope the Philippine government can eliminate this redundancy, and reduce burdens on employers as well as (probably) workers who may sometimes be forced by their employers to bear this cost.” Under the POEA resolution, all returning OFWs, meaning those who have gone back to the Philippines after renewing their contracts with the same employer, or have moved to another, must register with POEA. And to do this, they must provide a passport valid for at least 6 months, valid visa, and a certificate of insurance coverage similar to that required of those leaving for their first jobs abroad. For land-based workers, the two-year policy is pegged by the insurance companies at US$144 (almost Php8,000 at current exchange rates), while those who work at sea must pay US$200. Surprisingly, Resolution 4 kept referring to RA 8042, even if it has already been repealed by RA 10022, which requires only newly hired OFWs to secure insurance from a select group of companies vetted by the Insurance Commission of the Philippines. The law has clearly taken away the compulsory nature of the insurance for rehires, or those renewing their contracts with the same employer. Sec 34A of RA 10022 provides: “For migrant workers classified as rehires, name hires or direct hires, they may opt to be covered by this insurance coverage by requesting their foreign employers to pay for the cost of the insurance coverage or they may pay for the premium themselves.” Another apparent anomaly is that a Republic Act, which had gone through rigorous scrutiny by members of Congress, is now being effectively repealed by a mere POEA Resolution. If and when POEA manages to get the new directive implemented, it can expect vigorous opposition from the migrant workers. “Hindi kami papayag na magpatuloy ito, kaya maaga pa lang magsasagawa na kami ng protesta sa mandatory insurance. Kailangan magkaisa at magtulong-tulong ang mga OFWs dito para labanan at itakwil ang panibagong pangongotong na ito sa mga OFWs,” Balladares-Pelaez vowed. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, insurance, Philippine labor law, returning OFWs, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration, Resolution No 4, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III Ads

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All overseas Filipino workers (OFW) who will be deployed for the first time is required to have an insurance under the Philippine labor law. Now, returning OFWs are also mandated to have an insurance including those who renewed their contracts with the same employers according to the new regulation from Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA)’s Governing Board Resolution No 4, signed on Aug 17 by five officials led by Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III. Ads Sponsored Links According to a stamp on the directive, it was supposed to have been circulated to concerned agencies on Sept. 4, but will take effect only 15 days after the publication of its implementing guidelines. But when asked when the resolution is likely to be implemented, Labor Attache Nida Romulo said she had not received any instructions relating to it. Labatt Romulo also said she had read reports that Secretary Bello might visit Macau soon, but was not sure if the trip would include Hong Kong. She was not sure, either, if the POEA Resolution would be discussed if he does visit Hong Kong. Migrant workers and employers were, however, quick to dismiss the insurance requirement as unnecessary, as Hong Kong already mandates employers to ensure their domestic helpers to cover medical and repatriation costs should these become necessary. Dolores Balladares-Pelaez, chair of Unifil-Migrante Hong Kong, also said the insurance requirement was just another way for the government to further milk migrant workers. “Nabigla kami sa lumabas na memo ng POEA - Board Resolution no. 04 na magiging mandatory na ang pagkuha ng insurance ng mga OFWS. Nakakagalit dahil gatasang baka talaga ang turing sa mga OFWs, dagadag pahirap na naman ito sa amin, dahil ngayon ay sobrang krisis na kami at aming pamilya dahil sa patuloy na inflation at pagtaas ng mga gastusin at bayarin sa Pilipinas, (pero) di naman tumataas ang sahod,” said Balladares-Pelaez. In addition, she said the new exaction could spark tension with employers, and might even lead to domestic workers losing their jobs. “Kung sukdulan na ang galit ng employer sa dami ng kanyang gastusin at bayarin sa pagkuha ng Filipino domestic worker, maaring hindi na kunin ng employer ang Filipino worker at mawalan kami ng trabaho,” she added. Doris Lee of the employers’ group Open Door, also expressed displeasure at the new obligation they are being made to bear, calling it redundant. “The Philippine government requirement that employers of Filipino domestic workers must pay $1,200 per contract renewal for insurance is a duplication of existing employer insurance requirement under Hong Kong law,” said Lee. “If the Philippine government’s primary aim is to ensure sufficient protection of its citizens, and the Hong Kong insurance is not adequate, the proper approach should be to negotiate with the Hong Kong government about improving the coverage of the Hong Kong insurance. We hope the Philippine government can eliminate this redundancy, and reduce burdens on employers as well as (probably) workers who may sometimes be forced by their employers to bear this cost.” Under the POEA resolution, all returning OFWs, meaning those who have gone back to the Philippines after renewing their contracts with the same employer, or have moved to another, must register with POEA. And to do this, they must provide a passport valid for at least 6 months, valid visa, and a certificate of insurance coverage similar to that required of those leaving for their first jobs abroad. For land-based workers, the two-year policy is pegged by the insurance companies at US$144 (almost Php8,000 at current exchange rates), while those who work at sea must pay US$200. Surprisingly, Resolution 4 kept referring to RA 8042, even if it has already been repealed by RA 10022, which requires only newly hired OFWs to secure insurance from a select group of companies vetted by the Insurance Commission of the Philippines. The law has clearly taken away the compulsory nature of the insurance for rehires, or those renewing their contracts with the same employer. Sec 34A of RA 10022 provides: “For migrant workers classified as rehires, name hires or direct hires, they may opt to be covered by this insurance coverage by requesting their foreign employers to pay for the cost of the insurance coverage or they may pay for the premium themselves.” Another apparent anomaly is that a Republic Act, which had gone through rigorous scrutiny by members of Congress, is now being effectively repealed by a mere POEA Resolution. If and when POEA manages to get the new directive implemented, it can expect vigorous opposition from the migrant workers. “Hindi kami papayag na magpatuloy ito, kaya maaga pa lang magsasagawa na kami ng protesta sa mandatory insurance. Kailangan magkaisa at magtulong-tulong ang mga OFWs dito para labanan at itakwil ang panibagong pangongotong na ito sa mga OFWs,” Balladares-Pelaez vowed. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, insurance, Philippine labor law, returning OFWs, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration, Resolution No 4, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III Ads
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According to a stamp on the directive, it was supposed to have been circulated to concerned agencies on Sept. 4, but will take effect only 15 days after the publication of its implementing guidelines.

Hong Kong Labor Attache Nida Romulo said she had not received any instructions relating to it when asked when the resolution is likely to be implemented

Dolores Balladares-Pelaez, chair of Unifil-Migrante Hong Kong,  said the insurance requirement was just another way for the government to further milk migrant workers and is not necessary.

She also said the new regulation could spark tension with employers, and might even lead to OFWs losing their jobs.

Doris Lee of the employers’ group Open Door, also expressed displeasure at the new obligation they are being made to bear, calling it redundant.

“The Philippine government requirement that employers of Filipino domestic workers must pay $1,200 per contract renewal for insurance is a duplication of existing employer insurance requirement under Hong Kong law,” said Lee.

“If the Philippine government’s primary aim is to ensure sufficient protection of its citizens, and the Hong Kong insurance is not adequate, the proper approach should be to negotiate with the Hong Kong government about improving the coverage of the Hong Kong insurance. We hope the Philippine government can eliminate this redundancy, and reduce burdens on employers as well as (probably) workers who may sometimes be forced by their employers to bear this cost.”

Under the POEA resolution, all returning OFWs must register with POEA.

And to do this, they must provide a passport valid for at least 6 months, valid visa, and a certificate of insurance coverage similar to that required of those leaving for their first jobs abroad.

For land-based workers, the two-year policy is pegged by the insurance companies at US$144 (almost Php8,000 at current exchange rates), while those who work at sea must pay US$200.

Surprisingly, Resolution 4 kept referring to RA 8042, even if it has already been repealed by RA 10022, which requires only newly hired OFWs to secure insurance from a select group of companies vetted by the Insurance Commission of the Philippines.

The law has clearly taken away the compulsory nature of the insurance for rehires, or those renewing their contracts with the same employer.

Sec 34A of RA 10022 provides: “For migrant workers classified as rehires, name hires or direct hires, they may opt to be covered by this insurance coverage by requesting their foreign employers to pay for the cost of the insurance coverage or they may pay for the premium themselves.”

Another apparent anomaly is that a Republic Act, which had gone through rigorous scrutiny by members of Congress, is now being effectively repealed by a mere POEA Resolution.

If and when POEA manages to get the new directive implemented, it can expect vigorous opposition from the migrant workers.
All overseas Filipino workers (OFW) who will be deployed for the first time is required to have an insurance under the Philippine labor law. Now, returning OFWs are also mandated to have an insurance including those who renewed their contracts with the same employers according to the new regulation from Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA)’s Governing Board Resolution No 4, signed on Aug 17 by five officials led by Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III. Ads Sponsored Links According to a stamp on the directive, it was supposed to have been circulated to concerned agencies on Sept. 4, but will take effect only 15 days after the publication of its implementing guidelines. But when asked when the resolution is likely to be implemented, Labor Attache Nida Romulo said she had not received any instructions relating to it. Labatt Romulo also said she had read reports that Secretary Bello might visit Macau soon, but was not sure if the trip would include Hong Kong. She was not sure, either, if the POEA Resolution would be discussed if he does visit Hong Kong. Migrant workers and employers were, however, quick to dismiss the insurance requirement as unnecessary, as Hong Kong already mandates employers to ensure their domestic helpers to cover medical and repatriation costs should these become necessary. Dolores Balladares-Pelaez, chair of Unifil-Migrante Hong Kong, also said the insurance requirement was just another way for the government to further milk migrant workers. “Nabigla kami sa lumabas na memo ng POEA - Board Resolution no. 04 na magiging mandatory na ang pagkuha ng insurance ng mga OFWS. Nakakagalit dahil gatasang baka talaga ang turing sa mga OFWs, dagadag pahirap na naman ito sa amin, dahil ngayon ay sobrang krisis na kami at aming pamilya dahil sa patuloy na inflation at pagtaas ng mga gastusin at bayarin sa Pilipinas, (pero) di naman tumataas ang sahod,” said Balladares-Pelaez. In addition, she said the new exaction could spark tension with employers, and might even lead to domestic workers losing their jobs. “Kung sukdulan na ang galit ng employer sa dami ng kanyang gastusin at bayarin sa pagkuha ng Filipino domestic worker, maaring hindi na kunin ng employer ang Filipino worker at mawalan kami ng trabaho,” she added. Doris Lee of the employers’ group Open Door, also expressed displeasure at the new obligation they are being made to bear, calling it redundant. “The Philippine government requirement that employers of Filipino domestic workers must pay $1,200 per contract renewal for insurance is a duplication of existing employer insurance requirement under Hong Kong law,” said Lee. “If the Philippine government’s primary aim is to ensure sufficient protection of its citizens, and the Hong Kong insurance is not adequate, the proper approach should be to negotiate with the Hong Kong government about improving the coverage of the Hong Kong insurance. We hope the Philippine government can eliminate this redundancy, and reduce burdens on employers as well as (probably) workers who may sometimes be forced by their employers to bear this cost.” Under the POEA resolution, all returning OFWs, meaning those who have gone back to the Philippines after renewing their contracts with the same employer, or have moved to another, must register with POEA. And to do this, they must provide a passport valid for at least 6 months, valid visa, and a certificate of insurance coverage similar to that required of those leaving for their first jobs abroad. For land-based workers, the two-year policy is pegged by the insurance companies at US$144 (almost Php8,000 at current exchange rates), while those who work at sea must pay US$200. Surprisingly, Resolution 4 kept referring to RA 8042, even if it has already been repealed by RA 10022, which requires only newly hired OFWs to secure insurance from a select group of companies vetted by the Insurance Commission of the Philippines. The law has clearly taken away the compulsory nature of the insurance for rehires, or those renewing their contracts with the same employer. Sec 34A of RA 10022 provides: “For migrant workers classified as rehires, name hires or direct hires, they may opt to be covered by this insurance coverage by requesting their foreign employers to pay for the cost of the insurance coverage or they may pay for the premium themselves.” Another apparent anomaly is that a Republic Act, which had gone through rigorous scrutiny by members of Congress, is now being effectively repealed by a mere POEA Resolution. If and when POEA manages to get the new directive implemented, it can expect vigorous opposition from the migrant workers. “Hindi kami papayag na magpatuloy ito, kaya maaga pa lang magsasagawa na kami ng protesta sa mandatory insurance. Kailangan magkaisa at magtulong-tulong ang mga OFWs dito para labanan at itakwil ang panibagong pangongotong na ito sa mga OFWs,” Balladares-Pelaez vowed. Filed under the category of overseas Filipino workers, insurance, Philippine labor law, returning OFWs, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration, Resolution No 4, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III Ads
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Thursday, July 12, 2018

No More OFW ID?

The much-awaited iDOLE Card or the OFW ID which will serve as a replacement for the overseas employment certificate (OEC) has been canceled and will no longer be distributed to the overseas Filipino workers (OFW) due to some people within and outside the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) who allegedly want to make money out of it, according to Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III.

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The much-awaited iDOLE Card or the OFW ID which will serve as a replacement for the overseas employment certificate (OEC) has been canceled and will no longer be distributed to the overseas Filipino workers (OFW) due to some people within and outside the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) who allegedly want to make money out of it, according to Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III. Advertisement Sponsored Links On July last year, OFWs opposed the Php700 charge in acquiring iDOLE when some of them visited the DOLE website and was asked to pay the said amount for availing the card but the Department of Labor and Employment assured the OFWs that they may get it without any fees. In a report from GMA 7, Labor Secretary Bello disclosed the cancellation of the implementation and distribution of the OFW ID. Bello also added that the iDOLE project will be scrapped until the government finds a system that will provide an I-DOLE Card to the OFWs at no expense to the government and especially at no expense to our OFWs. An issue arises when a certain lawmaker said that DOLE is charging Php720 for the distribution of the OFW ID which is supposedly free of charge to the OFWs. DOLE announced last year the abolition of the OEC and replacing it with more convenient iDOLE Card. This will also end the collection of OEC fees which bring hassle to OFWs on vacation as well as newly hired OFWs. With sweet promises of convenience to the migrant workers, the OFWs eagerly await for the iDOLE card until this issue about the said ID arises. READ MORE: 11 OFWs Illegally Detained In A Room For 1 Week, Asking For Help Find Out Which Is The Best Broadband Connection In The Philippines Modern Immigration Electronic Gates Now At NAIA ASEAN Promotes People Mobility Across The Region You Too Can Earn As Much As P131K From SSS Flexi Fund Investment Survey: 8 Out of 10 OFWS Are Not Saving Their Money For Retirement Dubai OFW Lost His Dreams To A Scammer

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On July last year, OFWs opposed the Php700 charge in acquiring iDOLE when some of them visited the DOLE website and was asked to pay the said amount for availing the card but the Department of Labor and Employment assured the OFWs that they may get it without any fees.

In a report from GMA 7, Labor Secretary Bello disclosed the cancellation of the implementation and distribution of the OFW ID.
The much-awaited iDOLE Card or the OFW ID which will serve as a replacement for the overseas employment certificate (OEC) has been canceled and will no longer be distributed to the overseas Filipino workers (OFW) due to some people within and outside the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) who allegedly want to make money out of it, according to Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III. Advertisement Sponsored Links On July last year, OFWs opposed the Php700 charge in acquiring iDOLE when some of them visited the DOLE website and was asked to pay the said amount for availing the card but the Department of Labor and Employment assured the OFWs that they may get it without any fees. In a report from GMA 7, Labor Secretary Bello disclosed the cancellation of the implementation and distribution of the OFW ID. Bello also added that the iDOLE project will be scrapped until the government finds a system that will provide an I-DOLE Card to the OFWs at no expense to the government and especially at no expense to our OFWs. An issue arises when a certain lawmaker said that DOLE is charging Php720 for the distribution of the OFW ID which is supposedly free of charge to the OFWs. DOLE announced last year the abolition of the OEC and replacing it with more convenient iDOLE Card. This will also end the collection of OEC fees which bring hassle to OFWs on vacation as well as newly hired OFWs. With sweet promises of convenience to the migrant workers, the OFWs eagerly await for the iDOLE card until this issue about the said ID arises. READ MORE: 11 OFWs Illegally Detained In A Room For 1 Week, Asking For Help Find Out Which Is The Best Broadband Connection In The Philippines Modern Immigration Electronic Gates Now At NAIA ASEAN Promotes People Mobility Across The Region You Too Can Earn As Much As P131K From SSS Flexi Fund Investment Survey: 8 Out of 10 OFWS Are Not Saving Their Money For Retirement Dubai OFW Lost His Dreams To A Scammer

 Bello also added that the iDOLE project will be temporarily scrapped until the government finds a system that will provide an I-DOLE Card to the OFWs at no expense to the government and especially at no expense to our OFWs.
An issue arises when a certain lawmaker said that DOLE is charging Php720 for the distribution of the OFW ID which is supposedly free of charge to the OFWs.
DOLE announced last year the abolition of the OEC and replacing it with more convenient iDOLE Card. This will also end the collection of OEC fees which bring hassle to OFWs on vacation as well as newly hired OFWs.
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Saturday, June 23, 2018

Royal Pardon Granted To 25 OFWs In Qatar

 25 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) has been granted royal pardon by the Emir of Qatar during the month-long observance of Ramadan.
Without disclosing their identities, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III disclosed that most of the pardoned workers were imprisoned for various cases such as bouncing checks as well as drugs and adultery cases.
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25 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) has been granted royal pardon by the Emir of Qatar during the month-long observance of Ramadan. Without disclosing their identities, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III disclosed that most of the pardoned workers were imprisoned for various cases such as bouncing checks as well as drugs and adultery cases. Advertisement Sponsored Links Bello said he has conveyed the gratitude of President Rodrigo Duterte to Sheikh Tamim Bin Hammad Al Thani for his act of compassion. “The most kind gesture of His Highness the Emir is a testament to our strong people-to-people linkages and the triumph of the human spirit. We are truly grateful,” Bello said. The pardoned workers will be repatriated and receive assistance from the government, he said. Bello graced a gathering of more than 4,000 Filipino migrant workers in Doha last June 12 in observance of Philippine Independence Day organized by the Philippine embassy in the oil-rich country. The event, which Minister Essa Bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi of the Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs, and other Qatari officials attended, coincided with the celebration of Ed’l Fitr. “I also join our migrant workers in expressing our sincere gratitude for the generosity of His Excellency Minister Nuaimi in co-hosting the gathering,” he said. According to the latest study, the state of Qatar is among the top destination countries of OFWs in the Middle East, next to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Bello ordered all labor attaches assigned to various Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) to conduct an inventory of jailed OFWs, particularly those awaiting executions so that the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and its attach agencies could come out with a better and speedy assistance program to distressed OFWs and their families. Bello said he has also instructed the POLOs to provide the OFWs, both documented and undocumented, the necessary on-site assistance and services to help their dependents. “Whether the OFW is regular, documented or irregular, undocumented, he or she will be provided with free legal services and in-country assistance, such as the preparation of supporting documentation.” There are 27 Filipino workers who are facing the death penalty in Saudi Arabia, reports said. According to government records, at least 87 Filipinos are facing the death penalty abroad, mostly in Malaysia and China. READ MORE: Can A Family Of Five Survive With P10K Income In A Month? How Filipinos Can Get Free Oman Visa? Do You Know The Effects Of Too Much Bad News To Your Body? Authorized Travel Agency To Process Temporary Visa Bound to South Korea Who Can Skip Online Appointment And Use The DFA Courtesy Lane For Passport Processing?

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Bello said he has conveyed the gratitude of President Rodrigo Duterte to Sheikh Tamim Bin Hammad Al Thani for his act of compassion.

The government shall also provide assistance to pardoned workers and will be repatriated, Bello said..

Bello attended a gathering of more than 4,000 OFWS in Doha last June 12 in observance of Philippine Independence Day organized by the Philippine embassy in Qatar.

The event, which Minister Essa Bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi of the Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs, and other Qatari officials attended, coincided with the celebration of Ed’l Fitr.

The latest study shows that the state of Qatar is among the top destination countries of OFWs in the Middle East, next to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

25 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) has been granted royal pardon by the Emir of Qatar during the month-long observance of Ramadan. Without disclosing their identities, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III disclosed that most of the pardoned workers were imprisoned for various cases such as bouncing checks as well as drugs and adultery cases. Advertisement Sponsored Links Bello said he has conveyed the gratitude of President Rodrigo Duterte to Sheikh Tamim Bin Hammad Al Thani for his act of compassion. “The most kind gesture of His Highness the Emir is a testament to our strong people-to-people linkages and the triumph of the human spirit. We are truly grateful,” Bello said. The pardoned workers will be repatriated and receive assistance from the government, he said. Bello graced a gathering of more than 4,000 Filipino migrant workers in Doha last June 12 in observance of Philippine Independence Day organized by the Philippine embassy in the oil-rich country. The event, which Minister Essa Bin Saad Al Jafali Al Nuaimi of the Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs, and other Qatari officials attended, coincided with the celebration of Ed’l Fitr. “I also join our migrant workers in expressing our sincere gratitude for the generosity of His Excellency Minister Nuaimi in co-hosting the gathering,” he said. According to the latest study, the state of Qatar is among the top destination countries of OFWs in the Middle East, next to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Bello ordered all labor attaches assigned to various Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) to conduct an inventory of jailed OFWs, particularly those awaiting executions so that the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and its attach agencies could come out with a better and speedy assistance program to distressed OFWs and their families. Bello said he has also instructed the POLOs to provide the OFWs, both documented and undocumented, the necessary on-site assistance and services to help their dependents. “Whether the OFW is regular, documented or irregular, undocumented, he or she will be provided with free legal services and in-country assistance, such as the preparation of supporting documentation.” There are 27 Filipino workers who are facing the death penalty in Saudi Arabia, reports said. According to government records, at least 87 Filipinos are facing the death penalty abroad, mostly in Malaysia and China. READ MORE: Can A Family Of Five Survive With P10K Income In A Month? How Filipinos Can Get Free Oman Visa? Do You Know The Effects Of Too Much Bad News To Your Body? Authorized Travel Agency To Process Temporary Visa Bound to South Korea Who Can Skip Online Appointment And Use The DFA Courtesy Lane For Passport Processing?
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