OFWs in HK commemorate Edsa 1
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Anne Marxze Umil | Feb 28, 2015
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‘Foul play’ suspected in OFW’s death in Saudi
‘Foul play’ suspected in OFW’s death in Saudi
“They are obviously hiding something. The family has strong reason to believe that Masubay did not commit suicide.”
OFWs in Riyadh give free vaccinations vs spread of MERs-Corona Virus
OFWs in Riyadh give free vaccinations vs spread of MERs-Corona Virus
OFWs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia join the fight -- against MERs-Cov.
39 OFWs in Saudi complain abuse, seek repatriation
39 OFWs in Saudi complain abuse, seek repatriation
“The OFWs contribute so much to the country’s economy. They call us the modern-day heroes, but they treat us this way. Is this how you treat heroes? POLO-OWWA has the funds, yet they are taking a long time to bring us home?”
Neglected, OFWs call for Aquino’s ouster
Neglected, OFWs call for Aquino’s ouster
Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario said that only P7.8 million ($174,000) of the P60-million legal assistance fund ($1.34 million) (LAF) available for 2012 was utilized.
Fleeing poverty, migrant workers end up on death row
Fleeing poverty, migrant workers end up on death row
SPECIAL REPORT: In the Philippines, dollar remittances from migrants accounted for nearly a tenth of the $280-billion economy last year, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). Indonesia’s BNP2TKI said the overseas remittances by Indonesian migrant workers amounted to Rp 88.6 trillion ($7.35 billion) during the period of January to December 2013. Despite this, however, migrant workers from both countries are not getting the protection and assistance they need in times of distress.
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Not coming home | Many OFWs choose strife in Libya over joblessness, poverty in PH
Not coming home | Many OFWs choose strife in Libya over joblessness, poverty in PH
“We cannot blame our kababayans if they would opt not to return to the Philippines because no jobs, livelihood and security for their families await them here. The government is also mainly accountable for placing our kababayans in the situation they are in now,” said Garry Martinez, chairperson of Migrante International
Life after escaping death
Life after escaping death
Rodelio “Dondon” Lanuza may have escaped death in Saudia Arabia, but ten months later, he continues to grapple with the challenges of life in the Philippines.
Grieving wife of beheaded OFW in Libya asks gov’t for speedy action
Grieving wife of beheaded OFW in Libya asks gov’t for speedy action
“Please bring my husband’s remains home. I want him home.” – Maribelle Esparez whose husband Antonio was beheaded in Libya
Kin of stranded OFWs call for their repatriation, ban on Saudi company
Kin of stranded OFWs call for their repatriation, ban on Saudi company
Their salaries have been withheld, their electricity supply cut off, and they are being denied their end of service benefits.
Teacher-victims of recruitment agency file case of human trafficking
Teacher-victims of recruitment agency file case of human trafficking
They were promised teaching jobs in the US and were made to pay thousands of dollars; some ended in the US without jobs and had to beg for food; most of them are here and are heavily indebted.
Abused Filipino domestic helper in Hong Kong demands justice
Abused Filipino domestic helper in Hong Kong demands justice
Closely guarded by her employer, beaten up, insulted, and denied rest days for nine months, OFW Rowana Uychiat finally got the opportunity to report to the Hong Kong police the abuse that she had been enduring when her employer’s family left for Macau.
What we should know about the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome – Coronavirus
What we should know about the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome – Coronavirus
Common symptoms of the Mers-CoV, according to the WHO, include “acute, serious respiratory illness with fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. Most patients have pneumonia. Many have also had gastrointestinal symptoms, including diarrhea.”
Family of killed OFW in Singapore clamor for justice
Family of killed OFW in Singapore clamor for justice
"We want no stone left unturned. If she really fell accidentally, we are willing to accept her fate. But we cannot just concede without a fight. If there was foul play, we want justice for my sister.” – Lorena, sister of OFW Milagros Oramoto
Dismissal of case vs govt official in sex-for-fly, an injustice — migrants group
Dismissal of case vs govt official in sex-for-fly, an injustice — migrants group
“With the dismissal of the case, we are sending the wrong message to the entire world that they can now harass, rape and abuse Filipino women without being punished because our very own government officials accused of such incidents were not given the appropriate sanction.” – Migrante International
Gov’t urged to provide medical assistance to OFWs in Middle East
Gov’t urged to provide medical assistance to OFWs in Middle East
“It is not enough for the Philippine government to just warn OFWs of the virus. They have to be more pro-active and deploy medical personnel to attend to the needs of our OFWs, especially those stranded and lacking medical assistance and facilities in shelters and detention centers.” – Garry Martinez, Migrante International
SC urged to issue TRO vs Philhealth premium rate hike
SC urged to issue TRO vs Philhealth premium rate hike
“The hike in Philhealth contributions came at a very opportune time when the Commission on Audit reported that in 2012, Philhealth issued some P1.5 billion in bonuses and allowances to its top officials and employees.”
Put up a consulate in Alberta Canada, Filipino migrants ask gov’t
Put up a consulate in Alberta Canada, Filipino migrants ask gov’t
“Unlucky Filipinos who couldn’t get a time slot in the Philippine embassy’s outreach services have to go to Vancouver to simply renew their passports—a process that could cost up to $700 in airfare and accommodations, plus the $69 passport fee.”
Gov’t urged to act on cases of trafficked Filipino workers in Malaysia
Gov’t urged to act on cases of trafficked Filipino workers in Malaysia
“The growing number of undocumented OFWs worldwide is indicative of the ongoing crisis of forced migration and the systemic economic crisis in the country.” – Migrante International
Justice for abused Indonesian domestic worker in Hong Kong – migrants’ group
Justice for abused Indonesian domestic worker in Hong Kong – migrants’ group
“The Philippines has its own share of such crimes against domestic workers.” – Migrante International
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