Saudi signs accord to protect PH maids
The Philippines said Monday it had signed a historic agreement with Saudi Arabia that would protect thousands of Filipina maids from being exploited in the Middle Eastern kingdom.
The Philippines said Monday it had signed a historic agreement with Saudi Arabia that would protect thousands of Filipina maids from being exploited in the Middle Eastern kingdom.
Many Filipinos go abroad to earn money. But after returning home, they soon find themselves broke. This prompts them to look for another job overseas—year after year after year.
Amanda came to Bantay OCW at Radyo Inquirer to complain that her husband, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW), had another family and had stopped supporting his original family.
Ma. Victoria Esquivas, an overseas Filipino worker in Qatar, was repatriated recently. Her work contract actually ended last August 2012, but she said her employer had refused to allow her to go home.
Deployment of household service workers (HSWs) or domestic helpers continues to increase and outpace deployment of professional and skilled workers despite an imposed minimum HSW salary of $400 and more stringent welfare and protection clauses.
War-weary and exhausted from a long journey, an overseas Filipino worker recently narrated how creative means of communication allowed her and four other Filipino domestics to escape the fighting in their neighborhood in Syria and make their way home.
Four more overseas Filipino workers from the Algerian gas facility that was attacked by Islamic militants last week arrived in Manila on Wednesday.
Hong Kong authorities have abolished the levy paid by employers of foreign domestic workers, a move welcomed by the Philippine government.
Skilled engineers and construction specialists in the Philippines are being targeted by a multinational design and engineering consultancy firm, Hyder Consulting, for a major recruitment drive this month. Successful candidates have the opportunity to work on worldwide projects, including the building of Qatar’s first metro system.
Patria Puyat was recently appointed director of conferences and events at the luxurious InterContinental Hotels Group Dubai Festival City (IHG DFC). She has also been appointed director in the hotel’s executive committee, the first Asian in the top level team.
Filipinos in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) illegally have until February to avail themselves of an amnesty program that would legitimize their stay.
The Philippine government is considering Belgium as a new market for Filipino nurses.
