Embassy Officials in Saudi Arabia Urged to Grant Royal Pardon for Overstaying Migrants
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Slideshow: A Day for Solidarity and Justice
Slideshow: A Day for Solidarity and Justice
'A Day for Solidarity and Justice'
Spare OFWs from Aquino’s Administration First ‘Major, Major Blunder’ – Migrante
Spare OFWs from Aquino’s Administration First ‘Major, Major Blunder’ – Migrante
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
Migrante International chairperson Garry Martinez told Bulatlat that he is not surprised if there are negative reactions coming from Hongkong nationals and its possible repercussions to OFWs. "We express our sincerest condolences to the families and friends of the victims," Martinez said, "We know how difficult it is to fetch a loved one who is dead."
News in Pictures: OFW Group Launches Petition Against E-Passport Fee Hike
News in Pictures: OFW Group Launches Petition Against E-Passport Fee Hike
Migrante International launched a petition campaign on Tuesday at the seafarers’ recruitment center in T.M. Kalaw, Manila, denouncing the recent increase in e-passport fees, in light of allegations that the contract entered into by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) for the procurement of the new e-passport is illegal and tainted with corruption.
Stranded OFWs in Dire Need of Assistance – Migrante
Stranded OFWs in Dire Need of Assistance – Migrante
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
Migrante International reports that from January 2009 to April 2010 alone, 225 Filipinos were stranded, jailed or in deportation centers and shelters in other countries.
Migrants’ Group Poses 10-Point Migrant Challenge to Aquino Administration
Migrants’ Group Poses 10-Point Migrant Challenge to Aquino Administration
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
Migrante is calling on the Aquino administration to prosecute former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo for misusing funds for OFWs, repeal anti-migrant policies, provide more services to OFWs and their families, including special protection to migrant women and minors, review and increase the budget for services for OFWs, to establish special courts to try complaints of abuses against OFWs, and to forge bilateral agreements with receiving countries for the protection of OFWs, among others
Kin of OFW in Death Row Asks DFA to Keep them Informed
Kin of OFW in Death Row Asks DFA to Keep them Informed
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
They only learned about what happened to their kin Joselito when they chanced upon his co-worker in a social networking site. After being given the runaround by the Department of Foreign Affairs, they were finally informed that the Philippine embassy in Saudi Arabia is handling the case. That is the last information the government has given them
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