OFW found dead in Kuwait; suicide eyed

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday confirmed the death of an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) based in Kuwait. The DFA said Gladys Olarte Fong was found dead inside her room in the Al-Salam area in Kuwait on March 14. Citing initial reports, the DFA said police were called as Fong had not come out of her room since morning of that day. Police had to break open the door to her room to gain entry, it added. “Initial reports state that the manner of death is consistent with suicide. Complete and comprehensive forensics were undertaken, and we are waiting for the results thereof,” the DFA said.

—Tina G. Santos