MANILA – A Filipino national was executed in Saudi Arabia for the murder of a Saudi national on Oct. 5, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday. DFA Undersecretary for Migration Eduardo Jose de Vega said there is no official notification from the Saudi government as of this posting but confirmed that “there was an execution”. “We did all we could: … [Read more...] about Filipino executed for murder of Saudi national: DFA
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64 Filipinos who availed of UAE amnesty program arrive at NAIA
MANILA – The first batch composed of 64 overstaying Filipinos who availed of the two-month visa amnesty program of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Friday. In a social media post, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) said the group arrived on board the Philippine Airlines flight PR659. Personnel … [Read more...] about 64 Filipinos who availed of UAE amnesty program arrive at NAIA
BI Warns Public After Filipina intercepted attempting to work illegally in Lebanon
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has issued a public warning against deceitful recruitment practices promising lucrative jobs in Lebanon, which persist despite ongoing anti-trafficking efforts. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco highlighted the issue after the recent interception of a Filipino woman at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) … [Read more...] about BI Warns Public After Filipina intercepted attempting to work illegally in Lebanon
NBI arrests three recruiters, rescues 12 women recruits
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Operatives of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) arrested three illegal recruiters on Tuesday, June 25, and rescued twelve women recruits from an unauthorized holding area. The recruiters, associated with Bahrain Davao Human Resource Specialists Co., were apprehended following a request from the Department of Migrant Workers … [Read more...] about NBI arrests three recruiters, rescues 12 women recruits
21 Rescued Seafarers and Remains of Kuwait Fire Victims Arrive in Manila Today
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- Twenty-one Filipino seafarers, rescued after their vessel, the MV Tutor, was attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, are set to arrive in Manila on Monday afternoon. The arrival also marks the repatriation of the remains of three Filipino workers who tragically perished in a fire in Kuwait. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed in a … [Read more...] about 21 Rescued Seafarers and Remains of Kuwait Fire Victims Arrive in Manila Today
