There are so many overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) experiencing trouble in the Middle East, particularly domestic helpers, that many are calling for a total ban in the deployment of workers to countries in this area. Still, these bans are continually lifted due to calls from many workers who wish to […]
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) through Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello is seeking an additional Php2 billion in next year’s budget for the sole purpose of repatriation of distressed workers. According to Sec. Bello, “I made an appeal for additional funding because we never know when we will need […]
For many years now, a lot of distressed OFWs have found help by posting their stories and location on Facebook, with government officials acting on their situations after the FB posts went viral. Many have been saved through this manner, especially because these distressed OFWs have no other way to […]