The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has temporarily suspended the deployment of first-time applicants for jobs in Kuwait amid the ongoing discussions to ensure the safety and welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) following the brutal death of household service worker Jullebee Ranara last...
Sen. Jinggoy Estrada on Tuesday, January 24 called on the government to press for the dismantling of the controversial “Kafala” system to protect overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Arab nations. The Kafala system, a sponsorship system being used by Arab countries monitors and restricts the...
To those who are ‘Santa’s helpers’ in giving surprises to kids who have been good, here’s a few tips on buying toys that are safe for children. Read labels carefully to check on hazardous chemicals. Check on the toy’s design. Avoid toys with sharp edges as it may harm children. Toys that...
Senator-elect Jinggoy Estrada thanked on Friday, June 24 the National Capital Region (NCR) Wage Board for increasing the daily wage of domestic workers or "kasambahays" by P1,000. Former UniTeam Senate bet Estrada campaigning in Cebu. The approved wage increase brings the total monthly salary of...
Senatorial candidate and former Quezon City mayor Herbert Bautista wants to know the truth on the reported plight of Filipino domestic workers in Hong Kong who have allegedly contracted coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Senatorial candidate Herbert Bautista speaking at a BBM-Sara UniTeam rally...
The Philippines has temporarily suspended the deployment of new household workers to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in a bid to prevent cases of physical abuse among Filipino migrant workers there. (Jansen Romero / File Photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) In a virtual public briefing on Thursday, Dec. 2,...
The Hong Kong government said it could start recognizing COVID-19 vaccination certificates issued by the Philippines and Indonesia this month. AFP FILE/ MANILA BULLETIN In a South China Morning Post report on Wednesday, domestic helpers will now be allowed to get vaccinated in their respective home...
