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Saturday, February 24, 2018

Lebanese And Syrian Suspects For Murder Of OFW In Kuwait, Arrested

The Lebanese and Syrian couple who were former employers and main suspect for murdering OFW in Kuwait Joanna Demafelis, who was found inside a freezer in an abandoned flat, has been arrested. DFA Secretary Allan Peter Cayetano and Philippine Ambassador to Kuwait Renato Villa has confirmed this report which came from Kuwait Ministry Of Interior.

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he Lebanese and Syrian couple who were former employers and main suspect for murdering OFW in Kuwait Joanna Demafelis, who was found inside a freezer in an abandoned flat, has been arrested. DFA Secretary Allan Peter Cayetano and Philippine Ambassador to Kuwait Renato Villa has confirmed this report which came from Kuwait Ministry Of Interior. Advertisement Sponsored Links BREAKING: PH Ambassador to Kuwait Renato Villa talks about the arrest of a principal suspect in the death of OFW Joanna Demafelis | #CNNPHNewsroom https://t.co/sDo55hwVGt pic.twitter.com/ijPuZitHep — CNN Philippines (@cnnphilippines) February 23, 2018 DFA Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said he has informed President Rodrigo R. Duterte about the arrest of Nader Essam Assaf, a Lebanese national, who together with his wife, Mona, a Syrian national, are tagged principal suspects in the brutal torture and murder of the 29-year-old domestic helper from Sara, Iloilo. “The President welcomes the news that Nader Essam Assaf is now in the hands of authorities in Lebanon,” Cayetano said in a statement. “Assaf’s arrest is a critical first step in our quest for justice for Joanna and we are thankful to our friends in Kuwait and Lebanon for their assistance.” The Philippine Embassy in Kuwait reported the arrest of Assaf to Manila the same day the chief executive visited the wake of Demefelis and assured her family that the goverment will seek justice for her and other OFWs abused by their employers abroad. Syrian authorities have arrested the second suspect in the brutal murder of overseas Filipino worker Joanna Demafelis, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. "We have just been informed by the Philippine Embassy in Kuwait that Mona Hassoun, wife of Nader Essam Assaf, who are the principal suspects in the murder of our kababayan Joanna Demafelis, is now in custody of authorities in Damascus," Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said. Read More: Is It True, Duterte Might Expand Overseas Workers Deployment Ban To Countries With Many Cases of Abuse? Do You Agree With The Proposed Filipino Deployment Ban To Abusive Host Countries? Body Of Household Worker Found Inside A Freezer In Kuwait; Confirmed Filipina Senate Approves Bill For Free OFW Handbook Overseas Filipinos In Qatar Losing Jobs Amid Diplomatic Crisis—DOLE How To Get Philippine International Driving Permit (PIDP) DFA To Temporarily Suspend One-Day Processing For Authentication Of Documents (Red Ribbon) SSS Monthly Pension Calculator Based On Monthly Donation What You Need to Know For A Successful Housing Loan Application What is Certificate of Good Conduct Which is Required By Employers In the UAE and HOW To Get It? OWWA Programs And Benefits, Other Concerns Explained By DA Arnel Ignacio And Admin Hans Cacdac

BREAKING: PH Ambassador to Kuwait Renato Villa talks about the arrest of a principal suspect in the death of OFW Joanna Demafelis | #CNNPHNewsroom https://t.co/sDo55hwVGt pic.twitter.com/ijPuZitHep
— CNN Philippines (@cnnphilippines) February 23, 2018

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DFA Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano had informed President Rodrigo R. Duterte about the arrest of Lebanese national Nader Essam Assaf, tagged as principal suspect together with his Syrian wife Mona Hassoun, in the brutal torture and murder of the 29-year-old Joanna Demafelis.

The Philippine Embassy in Kuwait reported the arrest of Assaf to Manila the same day the chief executive visited the wake of Demafelis and assured her family that the goverment will seek justice for her and other OFWs abused by their employers abroad.

Syrian authorities had also arrested Hassoun in Damascus, the Department of Foreign Affairs said.

According to the report, the couple admitted the crime and said that Demafelis was still alive when they left her inside the freezer. The couple will be facing death by hanging if proven guilty under Kuwait justice system.

The death of Demafelis together with many previous cases of maltreatment and abuse to Filipino household workers ,some resulted in death, has triggered the total deployment ban of OFWs in Kuwait.

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Friday, October 21, 2016

NEWS:TWO FILIPINOS NABBED IN KUWAIT FOR SELLING PORK MEAT

TWO FILIPINOS NABBED IN KUWAIT FOR SELLING PORK MEAT

Selling and consuming pork meat or any meat products is strictly prohibited in the Arab countries and considered a serious crime.
In the Philippines,before you go to any Arab countries for work,a pre-departure orientation seminar is conducted to warn the OFWs of the do's and dont's with regards to the host country and this includes not to bring any pork meat or meat products.
In Kuwait,a Filipino couple was arrested for possession and selling pork meat.

In a Facebook post from Ayman Mat,the Filipino couple was arrested by the Ahmadi security men with 30 kilos of pork meat in possession.It is also mentioned that they are selling the said items for KWD9 per kilo.
They were referred to the authorities for further investigation.

However,an unconfirmed claim from the comments said that the two arrested Filipinos are not a couple.The man is the lady's flat holder who doesn't even know that his tenant is selling these items,but the facts are yet to be verified.

(Ayman Mat Facebook post)

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China's plans to hire Filipino household workers to their five major cities including Beijing and Shanghai, was reported at a local newspaper Philippine Star. it could be a big break for the household workers who are trying their luck in finding greener pastures by working overseas China is offering up to P100,000 a month, or about HK$15,000. The existing minimum allowable wage for a foreign domestic helper in Hong Kong is around HK$4,310 per month. Dominador Say, undersecretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), said that talks are underway with Chinese embassy officials on this possibility. China’s five major cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Xiamen will soon be the haven for Filipino domestic workers who are seeking higher income. DOLE is expected to have further negotiations on the launch date with a delegation from China in September. according to Usec Say, Chinese employers favor Filipino domestic workers for their English proficiency, which allows them to teach their employers’ children. Chinese embassy officials also mentioned that improving ties with the leadership of President Rodrigo Duterte has paved the way for the new policy to materialize. There is presently a strict work visa system for foreign workers who want to enter mainland China. But according Usec. Say, China is serious about the proposal. Philippine Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello said an estimated 200,000 Filipino domestic helpers are presently working illegally in China. With a great demand for skilled domestic workers, Filipino OFWs would have an option to apply using legal processes on their desired higher salary for their sector. Source: ejinsight.com, PhilStar Read More: The effectivity of the Nationwide Smoking Ban or E.O. 26 (Providing for the Establishment of Smoke-free Environment in Public and Enclosed Places) started today, July 23, but only a few seems to be aware of it. President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Executive Order 26 with the citizens health in mind. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said the executive order is a milestone where the government prioritize public health protection. The smoking ban includes smoking in places such as schools, universities and colleges, playgrounds, restaurants and food preparation areas, basketball courts, stairwells, health centers, clinics, public and private hospitals, hotels, malls, elevators, taxis, buses, public utility jeepneys, ships, tricycles, trains, airplanes, and gas stations which are prone to combustion. The Department of Health urges all the establishments to post "no smoking" signs in compliance with the new executive order. They also appeal to the public to report any violation against the nationwide ban on smoking in public places. Read More: ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS, TYPE KEYWORDS and TITLE OF ARTICLE at the box below Smoking is only allowed in designated smoking areas to be provided by the owner of the establishment. Smoking in private vehicles parked in public areas is also prohibited. What Do You Need To know About The Nationwide Smoking Ban Violators will be fined P500 to P10,000, depending on their number of offenses, while owners of establishments caught violating the EO will face a fine of P5,000 or imprisonment of not more than 30 days. The Department of Health urges all the establishments to post "no smoking" signs in compliance with the new executive order. They also appeal to the public to report any violation against the nationwide ban on smoking in public places. ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO

Dominador Say, undersecretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), said that talks are underway with Chinese embassy officials on this possibility. China’s five major cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Xiamen will soon be the destination for Filipino domestic workers who are seeking higher income.

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Saturday, February 24, 2018

Lebanese And Syrian Suspects For Murder Of OFW In Kuwait, Arrested

Friday, October 21, 2016

NEWS:TWO FILIPINOS NABBED IN KUWAIT FOR SELLING PORK MEAT