Tag: OFW Abuses

Two Gabriela solons urge House panel to probe reported abuses of household service workers in Middle East

Also seek “thorough review” of RA 8042, bilateral pacts between PHL, Middle Eastern countries (Eagle News) — Two lawmakers from the Gabriela Women’s Party-list on Thursday, April 26, urged a House of Representatives panel to conduct an inquiry into the reported abuses against household service workers in the Middle East. Resolution No. 1830 that also seeks a “thorough review” of Republic Act No. 8042 or the Household Workers Policy Reform Package, and of bilateral agreements […]

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OWWA: Almost 200 OFW deaths in Kuwait in past few years

By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service Almost 200 Filipinos have died in Kuwait in the past few years. During the Senate labor committee’s hearing on Overseas Filipino Workers abuses, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration head Hans Leo Cacdac said of the 196 who were reported dead, 79 percent were “medical cases,” 7 percent were accidents, 11 percent were suicides, and 3 percent were unidentified cases. He said over 6,000 have also experienced abuse. According to Susan […]

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Drilon: Ban on OFW deployment to Kuwait “necessary” but PHL “must be prepared to handle consequences” for trade relations

(Eagle News) —  Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon said the total ban on the deployment of Overseas Filipino Workers to Kuwait was “necessary.” The Philippines, however, “must be prepared to handle the consequences” for trade relations. According to Drilon, although he “do(es) not know what the details of the trade relations between the two countries” are, “certainly, from (his) experience before, these accepting countries would resort to all kinds of pressure on the Philippines.” “We […]

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