MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Labor and Employment will send Labor Undersecretary Ciriaco Lagunsad III to look into reports that thousands of overseas Filipino workers in Saudi Arabia are not receiving salaries and benefits. Said OFWs are working in the two biggest firms in Saudi Arabia. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
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Situation of OFWs in Middle East closely monitored—Palace
MANILA, March 2 — The Palace reiterated yesterday that the government is continuously monitoring the situation of overseas Filipino workers in the Middle East who may be affected by the slump in the price of oil. Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma said the government is implementing measures to assist the OFWs there. “DOLE has established fully-integrated processes for new job applications and placements, livelihood assistance and training and other social safety nets for cushioning the impact of […]





