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Kuwait City, 9th February 2023: Philippine halts deployment of domestic workers to Kuwait   Philippine halts deployment of newly-hired domestic workers to Kuwait This comes after pressure from lawmakers to implement a deployment ban following the death of overseas Filipino worker Jullebee Ranara and reports of another Filipino domestic worker being abused by their employer just a couple of weeks into 2023 MANILA — The Philippines will be halting the deployment to Kuwait of newly-hired domestic workers "until more safeguards are in place for their protection and welfare." This comes after pressure from lawmakers to implement a deployment ban following the death of overseas Filipino worker Jullebee Ranara and reports of another Filipino domestic worker being abused by their employer just a couple of weeks into 2023. Migrant Workers Secretary Susan “Toots” Ople said Filipinos looking to work abroad can consider other countries. "Hong Kong remains a strong …