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Qatari Man’s Moving Tribute to a Filipina Nanny in Tagalog
It is no longer surprising to hear the news of employer abuse and hardships endured by foreign domestic workers in the Middle East.
But despite of that, there are also many heartwarming stories too. While the kafala system in place by…
List of Philippine Airlines Flights Assigned to NAIA Terminal 1
Effective July 1, 2017, Philippine Airlines flights to and from the Middle East (except Dubai flights) will depart from and arrive in NAIA Terminal 1, Pasay City.
PAL flights to the Middle East covered by this new terminal assignment…
Delayed Balikbayan Box Delivery From Qatar Spoils Content, Angers Recipients
A long-delayed delivery of balikbayan box from Qatar has rendered its contents worthless, earning the ire of the receiving family.
In a complaint filed before the program 'Sumbungan Ng Bayan', OFW Rodante Rollan Jr reportedly paid…
Qatar OFWs Undeterred By Arab Blockade
A week since the Saudi-led issued a blockade against Qatar, Filipinos based in the country have yet to experience in their daily lives, despite initial chaos, according to a report from Rappler.
Despite the diplomatic crisis,…
DOLE Makes Partial Lifting on OFW Deployment to Qatar
The Department of Labor and Employment on Wednesday announced it partially lifted its earlier order suspending the deployment of Filipino workers to Qatar.
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III, however, clarified that the suspension was…
Filipina Domestic Helper in Qatar Guilty of Killing Her Own Baby
A local court in Doha, Qatar has found a Filipina domestic helper guilty of killing her newborn baby, Al Raya daily reported on Sunday.
The punishment will be handed by Doha Criminal Court next month.
According to court testimony of…
Qatar Outlaws Sharing of Accident Photos, Videos
Qatar has approved the legislation that imposes jail time and fines for those caught taking, recording or sharing photos and videos of accident victims.
The sultanate's Emir has approved Law No. 4 of 2017 amends some provisions of the…
300 OFWs Affected by Doha Fire Are Safe
All three hundred Filipino workers affected by the recent fire in Doha, Qatar are accounted for and declared safe, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs.
DFA spokesman Charles Jose made the assurance after talking to officials…
Unlawful in Qatar to Fire Employee on Vacation
Qatar's Labor Ministry said it is against the law to lay off workers who are out of the country on vacation.
In a post on Facebook, the Ministry reminded employers and workers about two labor clauses related to leave under Qatar's labor…
POLO Qatar to Move to New Location
The Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Qatar is set to move next month to a new location to be more accessible to Filipino workers based there.
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said the new POLO office, which will be located in Al…
