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...
Senators are considering a deployment ban on Filipino domestic helpers to countries practicing the Kafala system--mostly countries in the Middle East--to prevent future abuses of overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) abroad.
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel raised this idea during the...
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In his last full year in office, President Duterte spent some time signing several bills into law, including his last budget law and the promised department that will cater to the needs of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).
President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang...
President Duterte has renewed his call to end the controversial kafala or sponsorship system and all other structures that exploit and oppress migrant workers.
President Duterte virtually delivers his speech at the 76th United Nations General Assembly on September 22, 2021 (Manila time)....
The government will call for the pullout of Filipino workers if the kafala system implemented in some countries in the Middle East will not be dismantled.
President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his sixth State of the Nation Address (SONA) before a joint session of Congress on July 26, 2021....
The Philippines is hopeful that Saudi Arabia will expand its Labor Reform Initiative (LRI) to cover migrant workers engaged in domestic work.
President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang)
The country has lauded Saudi Arabia's reforms aimed at easing some contractual restrictions on migrant...
The Philippine is seeking to enhance the country's bilateral relations with Saudi Arabia, particularly in the protection of thousands of Filipino migrant workers.
President Rodrigo Duterte confers the Order of Sikatuna with the rank of Datu (Grand Cross) Silver Distinction on outgoing...
