Ensure safety of abducted OFWs in Libya, gov’t told
"It is now time for accountability, the injustice done to them is the Aquino government’s fault."
Ensure safety of abducted OFWs in Libya, gov’t told
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‘Foul play’ suspected in OFW’s death in Saudi
‘Foul play’ suspected in OFW’s death in Saudi
“They are obviously hiding something. The family has strong reason to believe that Masubay did not commit suicide.”
Kin of stranded OFWs call for their repatriation, ban on Saudi company
Kin of stranded OFWs call for their repatriation, ban on Saudi company
Their salaries have been withheld, their electricity supply cut off, and they are being denied their end of service benefits.
What we should know about the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome – Coronavirus
What we should know about the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome – Coronavirus
Common symptoms of the Mers-CoV, according to the WHO, include “acute, serious respiratory illness with fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. Most patients have pneumonia. Many have also had gastrointestinal symptoms, including diarrhea.”
SC urged to issue TRO vs Philhealth premium rate hike
SC urged to issue TRO vs Philhealth premium rate hike
“The hike in Philhealth contributions came at a very opportune time when the Commission on Audit reported that in 2012, Philhealth issued some P1.5 billion in bonuses and allowances to its top officials and employees.”
‘The gov’t to hire foreign workers due to shortage? Are you on drugs? ‘- Migrante
‘The gov’t to hire foreign workers due to shortage? Are you on drugs? ‘- Migrante
"Last year, the government deployed two million OFWs and professionals abroad, the biggest in history. So again, how can the DOLE stomach this absurdity?"
More OFWs to join Zero Remittance Day vs ‘pork’
More OFWs to join Zero Remittance Day vs ‘pork’
OFWs are angry over the continuing corruption, slow prosecution of culprits, and Aquino’s special treatment of Janet Lim-Napoles, while Filipino migrant workers are deprived of basic support and services to protect their well-being and human rights. – United Filipinos in Hong Kong-Migrante
Is there truth in the gov’ts claim that GDP growth is resulting in reverse migration of OFWs?
Is there truth in the gov’ts claim that GDP growth is resulting in reverse migration of OFWs?
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Analysis The Aquino government was beaming with pride when it announced that the country had a high – by Philippine standards – year-on-year GDP growth rate of 7.8 percent during the first quarter of 2013. Construction registered the highest...
OFW kin join workers on Labor Day, call on gov’t to stop labor migration policy
OFW kin join workers on Labor Day, call on gov’t to stop labor migration policy
“How can the Aquino administration have the gall to assert that the Philippines is a ‘tiger economy’ when we continue to drive workers out of the country because of joblessness, low wages, lack of basic social services and unending price hikes?” – Migrante
Migrants group urges Aquino to act with urgency on stranded OFWs
Migrants group urges Aquino to act with urgency on stranded OFWs
“We fear that if the Philippine government fails to act quickly in assisting and repatriating our OFWs, they will be subjected to harsher and more stringent crackdowns and human rights violations by Saudi authorities.” – Migrante
OFW jumps from building in Taiwan to escape rape, murder attempt
OFW jumps from building in Taiwan to escape rape, murder attempt
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
Eden Abarientos is not the first OFW who chose to risk falling to her death rather than suffer rape or physical abuse.
Overseas Filipinos worldwide join People’s SONA
Overseas Filipinos worldwide join People’s SONA
Overseas Filipinos around the world launched simultaneous protest activities to participate in the People’s SONA (State of the Nation Address). Migrante International chapters in different parts of the world led members, other migrant organizations and Filipino...
180 Filipino workers in Saudi to hold hunger strike
180 Filipino workers in Saudi to hold hunger strike
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO and ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“The OFWs, joined by other maltreated migrant workers of other nationalities, launched strikes and ‘stop-work protests.’ They appealed to the Philippine embassy for help, but they were left to fend for themselves.”
‘Migrante’ portrays dreams, harrowing tales of OFWs
‘Migrante’ portrays dreams, harrowing tales of OFWs
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO Bulatlat.com MANILA – A few years ago, renowned director Joel Lamangan and Palanca-awardee scriptwriter Bonifacio Ilagan teamed up with Ricky Lee to film the Flor Contemplacion Story, a movie based on the life of an overseas Filipino worker...
Seafarers press for reforms, to join anti-Aquino SONA protests
Seafarers press for reforms, to join anti-Aquino SONA protests
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com MANILA -- Seafarers are joining the nationally-coordinated protests against the Benigno Aquino III presidency on June 23 as Aquino delivers his third state of the nation address (SONA) on the said date at the House of...
No to additional burden to OFWs – migrants group
No to additional burden to OFWs – migrants group
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – A proposed legislation to make overseas Filipino workers (OFW) pay a repatriation fee before being deployed does not sit well with OFWs. For an OFW who’s shelling out at least P20,000 ($465) for securing the requirements...
Conditions of OFWs worsened under Aquino – migrant group
Conditions of OFWs worsened under Aquino – migrant group
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“While the government relies on the remittances of our OFWs to keep the economy afloat, there are still many cases of abused OFWs because the government continues to neglect them.” – Garry Martinez, Migrante
Former POEA chief axed because of politics?
Former POEA chief axed because of politics?
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com Main Article: Conditions of OFWs worsened under Aquino – migrant group MANILA – The appointment of Carlos Cao, Jr. as chief administrator of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), January last year, could have...
Family questions circumstances surrounding death of OFW in Singapore
Family questions circumstances surrounding death of OFW in Singapore
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com Manila-The family of a 23-year old overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who fell to her death in Singapore last May 12 is pleading to authorities to help them find justice. The parents of Apple Gamale refuse to accept the...
Actress Jodi Sta. Maria joins Migrante in demanding justice for OFW killed in Mongolia
Actress Jodi Sta. Maria joins Migrante in demanding justice for OFW killed in Mongolia
Actress Jodi Sta. Maria joins Migrante in demanding justice for OFW killed in Mongolia (Photo courtesy of Migrante International / Bulatlat.com)
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