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2 Kababayans Tagged in Pinay’s Death in Oman
An argument involving three Filipinas and a Bangladeshi woman in Salalah turned ugly, resulting in the death of a Filipino domestic worker. The victim was identified as Chiqui Schofield, 34,… Read more
Preacher Omar Salcedo Penalber at Qatar’s Grand Mosque
Philippines’ famous Islamic preacher Omar Salcedo Penalber will deliver three important lectures at the Lecture Hall of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque on September 7, 8 and 9 at 8.30… Read more
Pinay Receptionist in Oman Conned in Online Scam
A Filipino receptionist in the sultanate has been conned out of US$4,200 (approximately RO1,615) in a carefully orchestrated scam by a suspected overseas crime syndicate masquerading as members of a… Read more
‘Oman: Safest Country for Filipinos in Middle East’
One more feather in Oman’s cap. After being included on the list of the most peaceful countries in the region by the Institute for Economics and Peace last week, the… Read more
4 Pinoys Among Danish Ship’s Crew Abducted by Pirates
At least four Filipino seafarers were among the crew of a Danish weapons ship who were believed to have been abducted by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean on Wednesday…. Read more
‘UAE, Qatar, Oman OFW Entry Points to Afghanistan, Iraq’
Unscrupulous recruitment agencies in the country have been continuously deploying Filipino workers not only in war-torn Afghanistan but also in Iraq, a migrant rights’ group disclosed. Migrante-Middle East regional director… Read more
2 Pinoys Killed, 1 Injured in Oman Car Accident
Two Filipinos were killed while another suffered injuries after being hit by a speeding vehicle in Seeb, Oman Thursday night. Benerlito Adolfo, 27-year-old store manager of McDonald’s, was lucky to… Read more
Email Scam Targets Philippine Embassy in Oman
A new email scam targeting gullible Filipinos has emerged. Such information was revealed by the Department of Foreign Affairs. The email scam reportedly uses the Philippine Embassy in Oman as… Read more
Oman extends amnesty deadline for illegal foreign workers
Oman has extended until May 31 its deadline for illegal foreign workers, including Filipinos, to avail of its amnesty program. Under the Omani Ministry of Manpower’s Program, illegal expatriate workers… Read more
Oman Lifts Ban on Hiring Mechanics, Electricians, More Jobs
There’s bad news for overstaying Filipino workers in Oman and good news for OFWs whose professions were previously restricted to locals. The Sultanate of Oman, a country in the Arabian… Read more
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