The Diocese of Balanga has released a pastoral statement on the slaying of Jullebee Ranara, an overseas Filipino worker in Kuwait. Balanga Bishop Ruperto C. Santos (Manila Bulletin file photo) Balanga Bishop Ruperto C. Santos strongly condemned the killing of the 35 year old domestic worker by the...
A congresswoman who represents overseas Filipino workers (OFW) became emotional after she spoke about the case of Jullebee Ranara, the slain Filipino domestic helper from Kuwait, on the plenary floor. Jullebee Ranara's remains arrive at NAIA (Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo's Facebook) OFW...
The Kuwaiti government has vowed to bring justice to Julleebee Ranara, the overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who was reportedly raped, killed and burned by her employer's son, as the Arab state condemned her murder. Kuwait Foreign Affairs Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Sunday held...
House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs Chairman Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo accompanied the family of Jullebee Ranara in claiming the overseas Filipino worker's (OFW) remains upon its arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Friday night, Jan. 27. Kabayan Party-list...
Another proposed "sovereign" fund has been filed in the House of Representatives, this time for the benefit of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Parañaque City 1st district Rep. Edwin Olivarez (Facebook) Parañaque City 1st district Rep. Edwin Olivarez filed last Jan. 19, 2023 House Bill (HB)...
The remains of Jullebee Rana​r​a, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who was ​burned and killed​ in Kuwait, will be repatriated on Friday​ night​, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. In a press conference, DFA Undersecretary for Migrant Workers...
Brutal, deplorable. Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo That's how Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo described the killing of Jullebee Ranara, a 35-year-old overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in Kuwait. “I vehemently condemn the brutal and deplorable killing of our kabayan, Ranara. I express my sincerest...
A dedicated lounge for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) will soon be built at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3. OFWs at NAIA (Ali Vicoy/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) Cesar Chiong, general manager of the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) that operates NAIA, shared...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Thursday it is already aware of Filipinos being recruited as cryptocurrency scammers in Cambodia as it assured the public that the government is working on their repatriation. Citing DFA Undersecretary for Migrant Workers Affairs Eduardo de Vega, Ma....
DAVOS, Switzerland — President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is confident that the strong presence of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle East is a plus factor in attracting investments from Arab countries looking eastward for new investment destinations. President Ferdinand...
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) vowed on Tuesday, Jan, 17, to upgrade its shelter facilities in Kuwait and other countries that serve as a home for runaway and distressed overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). In a statement, DMW Secretary Susan Ople said that in Kuwait for instance, they are...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda believes that Congress can help the Philippines become more competitive in the global semiconductor industry. Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda Salceda had this to say following his participation in the Indo-Pacific Business Forum last Jan. 12. The Bicolano...
