Don’t use OFWs to mask double standards in Sabah dispute, Aquino told
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Group calls for immediate repatriation of 6 Filipinos killed in Algeria
Group calls for immediate repatriation of 6 Filipinos killed in Algeria
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
“We ask the Aquino government to issue a diplomatic statement condemning the acts of Algerian forces. Aquino should demand the Algerian government’s accountability to all victims of hostage-taking in Algeria, including our kababayans (fellow Filipinos).” Connie Bragas-Regalado, Migrante Partylist
Kin of Filipinos killed in US oil rig explosion campaign against company
Kin of Filipinos killed in US oil rig explosion campaign against company
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
A class action suit filed by over 70 Filipino workers was initiated, even prior to the explosion, against the Grand Isle Shipyard for discrimination, labor trafficking, slavery and forced servitude, and fraud.
International migrants tribunal declares 37 states guilty of violating migrants’ rights
International migrants tribunal declares 37 states guilty of violating migrants’ rights
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
"Governments look at remittances as a tool for development and a means to repay global debt. They have actually put a positive spin on massive forced migration and commodification of workers. They have the gall to call it a 'tool for development' when it fact it results in the decimation and break-up of families, the exploitation of millions of workers and the uneven distribution of wealth and power in the world." – Irene Fernandez, migrants' rights activist
OFW jumps from building in Taiwan to escape rape, murder attempt
OFW jumps from building in Taiwan to escape rape, murder attempt
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
Eden Abarientos is not the first OFW who chose to risk falling to her death rather than suffer rape or physical abuse.
Migrant groups slam Aquino government for simply accepting OFW’s fault in truck explosion
Migrant groups slam Aquino government for simply accepting OFW’s fault in truck explosion
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
Migrante International received an independent report on the explosion written by an investigating team consisting of Saudi engineers, experts and consultants, which revealed that the extent of the damage and the high number of casualties were caused mainly by the volatility of the area and not solely by the accident per se.
See also: International Migrants Tribunal to try Aquino’s accountability to OFWs
OFW’s prolonged detention sparks calls for amendments to Taiwan Immigration law
OFW’s prolonged detention sparks calls for amendments to Taiwan Immigration law
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
"Even as we seek redress for the wrongs that she [Helen Gayta Carumba] has suffered in the hands of the Taiwanese government, we also understand the urgency of facilitating her early release and repatriation to the Philippines. Any amount that you are able to provide will be a moral contribution to Helen’s human rights, as well as those of other, similarly-situated migrant workers." – APMM
Number of undocumented OFWS in Saudi Arabia rising
Number of undocumented OFWS in Saudi Arabia rising
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“There's now a combined estimate of at least 12,000 to 14,000 undocumented OFWs in Saudi Arabia, higher than last year's estimate pegged from 8,000 to 10,000." – Migrante
180 Filipino workers in Saudi to hold hunger strike
180 Filipino workers in Saudi to hold hunger strike
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO and ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“The OFWs, joined by other maltreated migrant workers of other nationalities, launched strikes and ‘stop-work protests.’ They appealed to the Philippine embassy for help, but they were left to fend for themselves.”
Cases of mysterious deaths of OFWs mount
Cases of mysterious deaths of OFWs mount
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Migrante-Middle East said they receive reports of OFWs who died under questionable and vague circumstances on an average of two cases every month.
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