MANILA, Philippines --- The video showing embassy-led rescue operations of distressed Filipinos in Kuwait is not a publicity stunt for the presidential elections, Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said Wednesday evening. "If I will be using it for politics, I should have come to Kuwait, and rescued the Filipina myself," Cayetano said in an interview with … [Read more...] about Cayetano denies Kuwait rescue video for political mileage
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OFW dies in Jeddah after falling from a six-storey building
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- An Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) died after she reportedly fell from the six-storey flat of her employer in Jeddah, on Friday, April 27, 2018. The Department of Foreign Affairs announced Saturday, April 28, that they are now conducting an investigation on the circumstances behind the death of the Filipina worker. The Philippine Consulate in … [Read more...] about OFW dies in Jeddah after falling from a six-storey building
Kuwait wants Ph Ambassador out in seven days
DAVAO CITY, Philippines —— The government of Kuwait wants Philippine Ambassador to Kuwait Renato Villa out in seven days, this, as they plan to recall their Ambassador in Manila. The KUNA News Agency, a government-run news agency of Kuwait, on Thursday, April 25, reported that the government want Villa out after the controversial rescue of an abused Overseas Filipino … [Read more...] about Kuwait wants Ph Ambassador out in seven days
Over 4,000 undocumented OFWs in Kuwait can be subjected to arrest
DAVAO CITY , Philippines --- Only 563 of the 5,000 undocumented Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Kuwait availed the amnesty program offered by the Kuwait government. This means, more than 4,000 OFWs can now be subjected to arrest and round up after April 23. Despite repeated calls, still, thousands of undocumented OFW refused to avail the amnesty, which means they can … [Read more...] about Over 4,000 undocumented OFWs in Kuwait can be subjected to arrest
Three agencies investigating sale of online passport appointment
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- Three agencies of government are now investigating the reported anomaly involving the sale of online passport appointment. This, after the Department of Foreign Affairs received numerous complaints about the "anomaly." Personnel from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) and, the Philippine … [Read more...] about Three agencies investigating sale of online passport appointment
