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PH gov't urged to identify alternative markets for OFWs amid Kuwait deployment ban

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Posted at Jan 18 05:17 PM

Susan Ople, head of the Blas F. Ople Policy Center, is calling on the Philippine government to find alternative markets for Filipino household workers. Read more »

Ilang OFW umapela na payagang makabalik sa trabaho sa Kuwait

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Posted at Jan 17 02:56 AM

Umaalma ang maraming overseas Filipino worker sa ipinatutupad na total deployment ban sa Kuwait. Read more »

'Cover-up' in OFW's slay prompted Kuwait ban: Labor chief

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Updated as of Jan 16 12:15 PM

A"cover-up" in the death of a Filipina maid allegedly in the hands of her employers in Kuwait prompted the Philippine government to ban the deployment of workers there, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello said Thursday.    Read more »

Duterte approves bonus for job order, contractual workers in gov’t

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 16 11:21 AM

President Rodrigo Duterte has approved a one-time gratuity pay for job order and contract of service workers in the government. Read more »

Cash remittances hit $2.4-B in November, up 2.1 percent

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Posted at Jan 15 03:40 PM

Cash remittances from overseas Filipinos reached $2.4 billion in November 2019, higher by 2 percent compared to the same month in 2018.  Read more »

Paglikas ng unang batch ng mga OFW mula sa Baghdad, Iraq, inaayos pa

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Posted at Jan 15 01:39 AM

Hindi pa rin nakakaalis sa Baghdad, Iraq ang unang batch ng mga overseas Filipino workers na kabilang sa mga pinauuwi na ng Pilipinas.  Read more »

Total deployment ban of OFWs to Kuwait looms as officials wait for autopsy result on slain OFW

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Updated as of Jan 12 01:37 AM

The labor chief reportedly stressed that Villavende suffered greatly under her employers and this made him inclined to suggest a total ban for OFWs to Kuwait. However, Bello said that they will still wait for the official result of the autopsy. Read more »

Locsin: PH not taking sides amid tensions between US, Iran

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Posted at Jan 10 11:45 PM

The country's top diplomat is being less than diplomatic as he confronts protesters opposing the Philippines' move to send troops to the Middle East.  Read more »

Ilang grupo nakukulangan sa inaprubahang umento para sa gov't workers

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Posted at Jan 10 08:00 PM

Dismayado ang ilang grupo sa umano'y kakarampot na itinaas ng sahod ng mga public school teacher at kawani ng gobyerno sa umentong nilagdaan ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte noong Huwebes.    Read more »

Duterte says Kuwait response to Pinay death better this time

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Posted at Jan 10 06:14 PM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed satisfaction over Kuwait's response to the death of a Filipino worker there, citing swift action on the latest case compared to previous incidents.    Read more »

Duterte: Gov't has enough funds for OFW evacuation from Middle East

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 10 06:10 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte said Thursday the government can pay for the airfare of all Filipino migrants in the Middle East who want to return to the Philippines in light of the tensions between the United States and Iran. Read more »

PH might use cruise ship to evacuate Filipinos in Iran, Iraq: Cabinet official

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 10 12:24 PM

The Philippines might hire a cruise ship to help evacuate its people working in Iran and Iraq as the government continued the humanitarian mission despite de-escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran, a Cabinet official said Friday. Read more »

DOJ chief orders NBI to probe Pinay's slay in Kuwait

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Posted at Jan 09 07:53 PM

An early report from the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Kuwait indicated that Villavende was "maltreated" by her employer. Read more »

Remains of Filipina slain in Kuwait arrives home as relatives cry for justice

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Updated as of Jan 09 12:33 PM

Weeping relatives of a Filipina maid allegedly mauled to death by her employer in Kuwait demanded justice on Thursday as her remains arrived in their hometown in General Santos City. Read more »

'Pay $8k before you leave': Pinoys in Baghdad held by employer seek PH gov't help

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Updated as of Jan 09 09:25 AM

Filipinos working in Baghdad are seeking help from the Philippine government after their employer asked them to pay $8,000 before they can join the mandatory repatriation from Iraq. Read more »

PH ready to repatriate Filipinos in Iraq amid escalating tensions: embassy

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Updated as of Jan 07 11:02 PM

In a statement Tuesday, the Philippine Embassy in Baghdad advised Filipinos requesting repatriation, or any other forms of assistance, to contact them. Read more »

Duterte says PH may ‘move physically’ if Filipinos hurt in US-Iran tussle

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 07 08:19 PM

Duterte downplayed his spokesman Salvador Panelo’s earlier remark that the Philippines would side with the United States if its people are intentionally hurt in the Middle East, saying “it’s just a projection.” Read more »

Lawmakers underscore need for gov't agency for OFWs amid tensions in Middle East

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Posted at Jan 06 10:58 PM

Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Filipino lawmakers said it was urgent to create a government department focused on addressing the concerns of migrant workers. Read more »

Nasa 10,000 OFW apektado ng partial ban sa Kuwait

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Posted at Jan 06 07:04 PM

Tinatayang nasa 10,000 overseas Filipino worker ang naunsiyami ang trabaho dahil sa partial deployment ban ng Pilipinas sa Kuwait. Read more »

'Kinakabahan ako': Duterte says Iran 'hell-bent' on retaliation vs US

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 06 05:30 PM

"Kinakabahan ako." A fearful President Rodrigo Duterte called Monday for supplementary funding and measures to secure the lives of Filipinos in the Middle East in light of escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. Read more »