Tag: repatriation
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DMW Investigates Mishap in Repatriation of OFW’s Remains
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has launched an investigation into the erroneous repatriation of the remains of overseas Filipino worker Jenny Alvarado from Kuwait. DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac expressed his apologies to the Alvarado family for the distressing incident. He mentioned that the department’s legal team is currently reviewing the case to identify…
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Filipino Woman’s Remains to Be Brought Back from Slovenia After Tragic Killing
The body of Marvil Facturan, a Filipino woman who was reportedly murdered by her husband in a Slovenian resort town last year, is set to be repatriated to the Philippines this week, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). In a recent radio interview, DFA Undersecretary Eduardo Jose de Vega expressed the government’s commitment…
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Filipino Woman’s Body to Be Repatriated from Slovenia After Tragic Killing
The body of Marvil Facturan, a Filipino woman who was reportedly murdered by her husband in a Slovenian resort town last year, is set to be returned to the Philippines this week, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). In a recent radio interview, DFA Undersecretary Eduardo Jose de Vega expressed the government’s commitment…
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Cagayan de Oro Pledges Aid to Family of Murdered OFW
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Cagayan de Oro’s Mayor Rolando Uy met with the bereaved family of Daphne Nacalaban, a 35-year-old overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who was tragically found dead in Kuwait. The meeting took place on January 8, 2025, where Mayor Uy promised full support to the family, including free transportation to Zamboanga…
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Philippine Government Commits to Repatriating and Reintegrating 220 Pardoned OFWs from UAE
MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has pledged to facilitate the return of 220 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were recently granted clemency by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The DMW announced its commitment to not only bring these workers back to the Philippines but also to help them reintegrate into society through…
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Philippine Embassy Celebrates UAE’s Pardon of 220 Filipinos as a Sign of Strengthening Ties
The Philippine government has hailed the United Arab Emirates’ decision to grant royal clemency to 220 Filipinos, viewing it as a clear indicator of the deepening relationship between the two countries. The announcement came from the Philippine Embassy in the UAE and the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai, who highlighted the gesture as occurring during…
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Philippine Government Vows Justice for Murdered Filipino Worker in Kuwait
The Philippine government, through the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), has pledged to pursue justice for a Filipino worker killed in Kuwait. DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac emphasized the government’s commitment during a recent media briefing, stating that the primary suspect is currently detained and under investigation by Kuwaiti authorities. A legal representative from the…
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Mary Jane Veloso Returns Home; Philippine Government Enhances Support for OFWs and Seafarers
Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino migrant worker, returned to the Philippines after nearly 15 years of detention in Indonesia for drug trafficking. Her arrival, just before Christmas, marked a significant moment in the ongoing efforts by the Philippine government to safeguard its overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. Veloso was arrested in 2010 with…
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Mary Jane Veloso’s Homecoming Highlights Philippine Government’s Commitment to OFWs
Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino migrant worker, returned to the Philippines after nearly 15 years of detention in Indonesia for drug trafficking. Her arrival just before Christmas marked a significant moment in the ongoing efforts of the Philippine government to support and protect overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. Veloso was arrested in 2010…
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