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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

UPDATE: OFW JAKATIA PAWA, EXECUTED. "WE DID EVERYTHING.."-DFA

An OFW in Kuwait is scheduled to be executed but her kins are never losing hope and appealing to President Rodrigo Duterte to help the OFW because they believe that she is innocent.

Jakatia Pawa, an OFW in Kuwait was sentenced to death for the alleged murder of her employer's daughter.
On January 19, 2010, the Court of Cassation (Kuwait’s Supreme Court) affirmed the decision of the Court of Appeals sentencing Jakatia to death for killing the 22-year-old daughter of her Kuwaiti employer in 2007. The victim died of 28 stab wounds.
The 32-year-old Overseas Filipino Worker (0FW) had been working for her employer for five years prior to the incident.

Her family is appealing to President Rodrigo Duterte to make a last hour attempt to save her life.

Lieutenant Colonel Gary Pawa said his sister Jakatia, a domestic helper in Kuwait, told him in a phone call early Wednesday that her execution is scheduled on Thursday as he told in an interview .

An OFW in Kuwait is scheduled to be executed tomorrow, January 26, 2017, but her kins are never losing hope and appealing to President Rodrigo Duterte to help help the OFW because they believe that she is innocent. Jakatia Pawa, an OFW in Kuwait was sentenced to death for the murder of her employer's daughter. On January 19, 2010, the Court of Cassation (Kuwait’s Supreme Court) affirmed the decision of the Court of Appeals sentencing Jakatia to death for killing the 22-year-old daughter of her Kuwaiti employer in 2007. The victim died of 28 stab wounds. The 32-year-old Overseas Filipino Worker (0FW) had been working for her employer for five years prior to the incident. Her family is appealing to President Rodrigo Duterte to make a last hour attempt to save her life. Lieutenant Colonel Gary Pawa said his sister Jakatia, a domestic helper in Kuwait, told him in a phone call early Wednesday that her execution is scheduled on Thursday. (We spoke earlier and she was saying goodbye, she said she would be executed tomorrow, there are three of them),” he told InterAksyon in a phone interview. Pawa said his 42-year-old sister was crying on the phone. (I was surprised when she called up today to say she would be executed tomorrow),” he said, Two months ago, he visited his sister and her lawyer spoke to him of positive developments that might pave the way for her freedom this year. However, Pawa still believe that his sister is innocent and President can still do something to save her sister from execution. (We appeal to President Duterte to talk to Kuwait [authorities] to save the life of my sister),” he said. The Philippine government-hired lawyers to represent Jakatia has also sought the assistance of the King of Spain, a friend of the Amir of Kuwait, to try and convince him to commute the sentence for humanitarian reasons. Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo also wrote the Amir to spare Jakatia’s life. On her brothers phone conversation with Jakatia, the OFW bade goodbye with a request to take good care of her kids. A report by Maxxy Santiago, ABS-CBN Middle East News correspondent, said jail officials told Philippine Embassy officials about the execution scheduled at 7:30 Kuwait time (12:30 p.m. Manila time) Follow Maxxy Santiago @maxxymize DFA top officials meeting with Kuwaiti CDA to discuss last ditch efforts to save Jakatia Pawa. Let's pray for Pawa! 12:07 PM - 25 Jan 2017 · Pasay City, National Capital Region Retweets 11 like Follow Maxxy Santiago @maxxymize Praying for a miracle that OFW Jakatia Pawa be spared from the gallows as she is set to be executed today along with 3 others in Kuwait. 12:04 PM - 25 Jan 2017 · Pasay City, National Capital Region Retweets 22 likes ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO

(We spoke earlier and she was saying goodbye, she said she would be executed tomorrow, there are three of them),” he told InterAksyon in a phone interview.

Pawa said his 42-year-old sister was crying on the phone.

(I was surprised when she called up today to say she would be executed tomorrow),” he said,

Two months ago, he visited his sister and her lawyer spoke to him of positive developments that might pave the way for her freedom this year.

However, Pawa still believe that his sister is innocent and the President can still do something to save his sister from execution.

KIN OF OFW SCHEDULED FOR EXECUTION: "PRESIDENT DUTERTE, PLEASE HELP HER..."

(We appeal to President Duterte to talk to Kuwait [authorities] to save the life of my sister),” he said.

The Philippine government-hired lawyers to represent Jakatia has also sought the assistance of the King of Spain, a friend of the Amir of Kuwait, to try and convince him to commute the sentence for humanitarian reasons.

Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo also wrote the Amir to spare Jakatia’s life.

On her brothers phone conversation with Jakatia, the OFW bade goodbye with a request to take good care of her kids.

A report by Maxxy Santiago, ABS-CBN Middle East News correspondent, said jail officials told Philippine Embassy officials about the execution scheduled at 7:30 Kuwait time (12:30 p.m. Manila time)

UPDATE:

Jakatia Pawa was already executed today January 25, 2017 at 10:19 AM Kuwait time, 3:19 Philippine time, according to the DFA.

The DFA said they they did everything to save the OFW from the execution and they had provided top lawyers but the family of the victim firmly refused to accept the blood money. The agency also said that they respect the Kuwait justice system.

Jakatia Pawa's remains will be buried, as per Islamic rites, in Kuwait and DFA is coordinating to bring home at least the late OFW's belongings to her family in the Philippines.

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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.

Friday, November 13, 2015

#ThankYouForTheLove and #MaGMAhalanTayoNgayongPasko

Two biggest networks of the Philippines ABS-CBN and GMA7 joined on the same day releasing their station Christmas ID for all Filipinos for this Christmas Season.

"As a sign of gratitude, the Kapamilya stars gave thanks to the inspiring Filipinos nationwide and it can be seen in this year’s ABS-CBN’s “Thank You for the Love” Christmas station ID. With the theme song performed by the three biggest love teams of this generation James Reid and Nadine Lustre, Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo, and Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano together with Rock Royalty Bamboo and “The Voice Kids Season 2” grand champion Elha Nympha, the station ID highlights the perseverance, unconditional acts of love and generosity of the Filipinos."

#MaGMAhalanTayoNgayongPasko is the official hashtag of the GMA Network for their 2015 Christmas Station ID sang by Alden Richards, the other half of the phenominal AlDub love team. It was unique in a sense that all the news and public affairs, entertainment and talents of GMA joined in one TV shoot.

Watch and tell us what you feel. Merry Christmas in advance to one and all!

Sunday, October 24, 2010

PEBA bloggers to launch 2 OFW social service groups -From ABS-CBNNews

MANILA, Philippines – Two action-oriented groups aimed at delivering social services to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) will be launched in December.

Pinoy Expats OFW Blog Awards Inc. (PEBA), an alliance of international Filipino bloggers, announced the launching of its New Media Network Group and OFW Alliance Action Group.

“The PEBA New Media Network Group will post news events and stories through video blogs and articles that are relevant to the lives of Filipino migrant workers,” said Program Director Felix Jigs Segre, PEBA’s head of Public Relations and Media Affairs.

The New Media Network Group aims to provide firsthand and accurate reporting of events to promote greater awareness of the plight of Filipinos living and working abroad.

“In line with the primary objective is to provide [the] means to act on the issue arising from the story, especially if it involves the welfare and safety of our kababayans abroad,” said Segre.
The PEBA OFW Alliance Action Group, on the other hand, is an online referral action center that would assist Pinoy migrant workers or their families in addressing their concerns and in bringing the matter to the appropriate government agencies for immediate response.

“The presence of prominent Filipino community leaders in PEBA’s network of bloggers would definitely be an advantage due to their existing civic efforts in their host countries,” Segre said.
The 2 groups would operate under the management of PEBA and will be carried out by its members and volunteers in the Philippines and around the world.

“PEBA deemed it necessary to provide [an] easily-accessible channel to help migrant workers and engage the National Government, NGOs and even the global community to further and safeguard the welfare of the Filipino migrant workers using today’s most powerful new media, the Internet,” he said.
The launching will coincide with the 3rd Annual International Pinoy Expats OFW Blog Awards on December 16.

With the theme, “Strengthening the OFW Families: Stronger Homes for a Stronger Nation”, the event will be held at Teatrino, Promenade, Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila.
PEBA originally serves as an award-giving body that recognizes and honors the exemplary work of blogging Filipino expats and OFWs. (Related story: Blog awards for Pinoy expats, OFWs set)

Last year’s Top 10 PEBA winners were:
Isla de Nebz (Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia)
Pink Tarha Girls (Riyadh, KSA)
Wits and Spirits (Bangkok, Thailand)
Francesca in France (Nice, France)
A Piece of Cake (Yishun, Singapore)
Palipasan (Doha, Qatar)
Top Express (Nova Scotia, Canada)
Boni Station (Damman, Saudi Arabia)
Ba Be Bi Bebing (Georgia, USA)
Hulascoop, atbp. (Misawa, Japan)

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