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Saudi OFWs Warned vs ’5-6′ Shark Loans
Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Saudi Arabia were warned against “5-6 loans” or lending or borrowing money at usurious rates, considered a criminal offense in the Kingdom. The Philippine Embassy… Read more
As Nitaqat Nears, OFWs in Saudi Arabia Prepare to Return Home
With the Nitaqat system scheduled to begin in September, Filipino community and professional organizations in the Eastern Province are planning to hold a series of business and livelihood seminars to… Read more
Pinay Accused of Theft in Saudi, Trial Set in August
A local court in Saudi Arabia has set the trial of a Filipino baby-sitter accused of stealing her employer’s wedding ring worth P4.3 million. Migrante-Middle East said that the trial… Read more
‘Embassy on Wheels’ in Dammam, KSA Helps 841 Pinoys
At least 841 overseas Filipino workers in Saudi Arabia benefited from the Philippine government’s “Embassy on Wheels” outreach program in Dammam last weekend. The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh said Tuesday… Read more
Saudi Defers Nitaqat Enforcement, Extends OFW Stay
Saudi Arabia has virtually extended the stay of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) facing displacement because of the implementation of its new hiring policy, local recruiters said yesterday. Recruiters said the… Read more
OFW Community Leaders to be Trained for Assistance
The Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) operation in Eastern Province will train selected Filipino community leaders in various support programs of the Philippine government. They will later on be assigned… Read more
Qur’an Recitation Contest Set for Filipino Muslims
As part of the observance of the holy month of Ramadan, the Philippine Embassy will hold its 10th Holy Qur’an-recitation contest on Aug. 18. The competition will involve memorization of… Read more
No Ban for Saudi Arabia, POEA Clarifies
Amid fears that overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Saudi Arabia are at risk of losing their jobs due to the Saudization Policy, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) here clarified… Read more
Labor Group to PHL Govt: Save OFWs’ Lives With Blood Money
A non-government organization is urging the Office of the President to save the lives of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who are facing executions by assisting them with “blood money.” In… Read more
Small Polyclinics in Saudi Arabia Under Threat of Closure
11,000 polyclinics and medical centers in Saudi Arabia 220,000 employees, 90% of them non-Saudis, work in polyclinics Zero to five percent Saudization at most small and medium-category polyclinics Health care… Read more
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