Tag: Kuwait
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Philippine Department of Migrant Workers Enhances Safety Protocols for OFWs in Kuwait
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in the Philippines has announced the implementation of more rigorous safety protocols for Filipino workers heading to Kuwait. This decision comes in the wake of recent tragic incidents involving overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Instead of imposing a complete ban on deployments, the DMW is focusing on enhancing the screening…
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Philippines Enhances Safety Protocols for OFWs Heading to Kuwait
MANILA – In a bid to safeguard Filipino workers abroad, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has announced the implementation of more stringent deployment protocols for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) destined for Kuwait. This move comes in the wake of recent distressing incidents involving OFWs. During a recent interview on Bagong Pilipinas, DMW Secretary Hans…
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Philippine Foreign Affairs Department Examines Potential Kuwait Deployment Ban
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in the Philippines is currently analyzing the implications of a proposed ban on deploying Filipino workers to Kuwait, according to Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo. Speaking on Friday, Manalo indicated that no final decision has been made yet regarding the ban. He emphasized that the proposal is still under…
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Philippine DFA: No Final Call Yet on Kuwait Worker Deployment Ban
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in the Philippines has made it clear that no final decision has been reached regarding a proposed ban on sending Filipino workers to Kuwait. This clarification came from Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo Jose De Vega, who addressed the issue after Kuwaiti media reported that the ban was already in…
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Philippine Government and Recruitment Agencies Collaborate to Enhance OFW Safety in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia
On January 24, 2025, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) held a crucial meeting with recruitment agencies responsible for sending Filipino workers to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. The focus was on improving the safety and welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). DMW Undersecretary Patricia Yvonne Caunan emphasized the importance of these consultations, stating that the…
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DMW and Recruitment Agencies Collaborate to Enhance OFW Safety in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia
On January 24, 2025, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) held a crucial meeting with recruitment agencies responsible for sending Filipino workers to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Led by DMW Undersecretary Patricia Yvonne Caunan, the session focused on improving the welfare and protection of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). The dialogue addressed several pressing issues, including…
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Philippine Department of Migrant Workers Reassesses Deployment Policies to Kuwait Following Fatal Incidents
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in the Philippines has initiated a comprehensive review of its deployment strategies for Filipino workers heading to Kuwait, spurred by the recent unfortunate deaths of two Filipino workers. This decision was announced on January 22, 2025, by Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac, who emphasized the need to enhance…
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Philippine Government Reassesses OFW Deployment to Kuwait Following Fatal Incidents
In response to the heartbreaking deaths of two Filipino workers in Kuwait, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has initiated a comprehensive review of its policies regarding the deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to the country. The announcement came on January 22, 2025, highlighting the urgency of the situation. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo…
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Senator Urges Ban on Sending Filipino Domestic Workers to Kuwait Amid Rising Concerns
Senator Raffy Tulfo has called for a ban on deploying Filipino household workers to Kuwait, following the tragic deaths of two Filipinos in the country. This proposal was made during a Senate Committee on Migrant Workers session, where Tulfo pressed the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to advise…
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Philippine Lawmaker Advocates for Diplomatic Solutions Over Kuwait Deployment Ban
In the wake of the tragic deaths of two Filipino workers in Kuwait, a Philippine lawmaker has called for a more diplomatic approach rather than an immediate ban on worker deployment. Kabayan Party-list Representative Ron Salo expressed concerns that a ban could negatively impact the livelihoods of over 200,000 Filipinos currently working in Kuwait. Salo…
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