MANILA -- An Omani who allegedly enticed two Filipino women to travel and meet him abroad to perform sex acts in exchange for money will be banned from entering the country. This after the Bureau of Immigration (BI) Port Operations Division (POD) recommended the blacklisting of a certain Khalid Khalaf Gharib Al Shuraiqi following the apprehension of his would-be victims at … [Read more...] about Immigration blacklist Omani for luring 2 Pinays into prostitution
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Dubai NGO helping abused female foreign workers
DUBAI, UAE --- A Dubai-based foundation has become the shelter for abused foreign women workers in the Emirates. In its annual report, the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWAC) has revealed, in 2018, they facilitated the distressed and abused women including those coming from the Philippines, who are either victims of violence and human trafficking. The … [Read more...] about Dubai NGO helping abused female foreign workers
163 Filipino seafarers onboard cruise ship ‘Viking Sky’ safe-DFA
DAVAO CITY (March 25) -- The 163 Filipino seafarers aboard cruise ship ‘Viking Sky’ are safe, this was the assurance of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Sunday. The Viking Sky was carrying 1,373 passengers and crew members. The report said the crew issued a mayday call. Fearing the ship would run aground, they managed to anchor in Hustadvika Bay to facilitate the … [Read more...] about 163 Filipino seafarers onboard cruise ship ‘Viking Sky’ safe-DFA
Immigration on alert vs trafficking of minors to work abroad
DAVAO CITY (March 19) --- Bureau of Immigration officers stationed at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have been ordered to carefully screen departing Overseas Filipino workers in the wake of reports that trafficking syndicates were again recruiting under aged Filipinas to work abroad. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said he has instructed BI Port … [Read more...] about Immigration on alert vs trafficking of minors to work abroad
Japan needs 60K caregivers: POEA
MANILA — Some 60,000 caregivers are needed in Japan, according to the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA). POEA administrator Bernard Olalia said private recruitment agencies will be processing the employment of qualified foreign workers under the new specialized skilled worker visa of Japan starting April 1. He added the new visa will have two … [Read more...] about Japan needs 60K caregivers: POEA
