Saudi Arabia

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…
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The escalating tension between Middle East powers Saudi Arabia and Iran, along with falling global oil prices has become a cause of concern for the 2.2 million Filipinos working in the region. “The recent development in the Middle East is…
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Abusers of domestic helpers in Saudi Arabia, better watch out. The country's Labor Ministry will publish names of employers and recruitment agencies involved in abuse of domestic workers. The blacklisted employers and agencies will…
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In addition to homesickness which is commonly felt by Filipinos working abroad, additional challenge confronts OFWs who work in the Middle East: extreme heat. Although the Philippines is itself generally a hot and humid country, the…
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Baldwin Baldos is an OFW who arrived at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on May 15, 2007. Just like many of compatriots working in this country, he came over with hopes of improving financial stability for his family back home. Baldwin had previous…
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