Philippine halts deployment of domestic workers to Kuwait
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 …
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