OFWs remind Aquino to fast track repatriation of stranded Filipinos in Saudi
On National Migrants Day, overseas Filipino workers from Saudi Arabia who were recently repatriated trooped to Mendiola to call on the Aquino administration to fast track the repatriation of stranded...
View ArticleRepatriated OFWs demand immediate, free, mass repatriation for stranded...
With the rate the Philippine government is going about the repatriation of stranded OFWs in Saudi Arabia, only a handful would be able to leave before the July 3 deadline set by the Saudi government.
View ArticleK+12, high unemployment rate contradict gov’t claims of ‘reverse migration’ –...
How can the Aquino government declare better opportunities for OFWs here at home when it has further tailored the public education system for a more aggressive labor export program?” – Migrante...
View ArticleTales of OFWs belie claims of ‘reverse migration’
“If what the government has been saying is true, why am I applying again? Why is there a steady stream of Filipinos leaving the country to work abroad every day?” – OFW
View ArticleRepatriate undocumented migrant workers from Saudi Arabia now – Gabriela
Repatriate undocumented migrant workers from Saudi Arabia now – Gabriela
View ArticleGroup slams embassy officials for causing arrest of migrants in Saudi Arabia
“Philippine officials reported and asked the Saudi police to disperse the 40 stranded OFWs who were protesting inside the POLO compound.” – Migrante
View ArticleCrackdowns on undocumented migrant workers spreading in more countries
Since 2010, thousands upon thousands of OFWs in distress have been deported or forcibly repatriated back to the country due to civil unrest, calamities, economic instability, and other similar factors...
View ArticleIntl human rights group call for abolition of Saudi’s sponsorship system
“Employers often abuse this power in violation of Saudi law to confiscate passports, withhold wages, and force migrants to work against their will or on exploitative terms.” – Human Rights Watch
View ArticleOfficial in ‘sex for fly’ scheme claims it was just a joke
“At this point, it’s clear that there was abuse of authority, there is abuse of women. Whatever you may call it, it definitely requires strong measures and strong disciplinary action and a revamp of...
View ArticleMigrants call for Zero Remittance Day vs pork barrel on Sept 19
“The power to send or not to send remittances rests on Filipino im/migrants and OFWs alone. By not remitting for one day, Filipinos all over the world will use their economic power to make a stand...
View ArticleMore OFWs to join Zero Remittance Day vs ‘pork’
OFWs are angry over the continuing corruption, slow prosecution of culprits, and Aquino’s special treatment of Janet Lim-Napoles, while Filipino migrant workers are deprived of basic support and...
View ArticleLonger zero remittance protest vs ‘pork’ possible – OFW groups
“There were lots of posts circulating in Facebook. Why just one day? They said it would be better if we do it for a week or a month.” – Migrante International
View ArticleOFW Dondon Lanuza home after 13 years in Saudi jail
“We are very happy for Dondon and the Lanuza family. All our efforts have not been in vain, and we attribute this mainly to Dondon’s fighting spirit and the collective efforts of friends, supporters...
View ArticleMigrants’ group amplifies Zero Remittance Day with march to Mendiola
“When I learned about the pork barrel scam, I was very angry. That money should have been spent for the welfare of Filipinos. My father was forced to leave us so he could provide for our needs. But our...
View ArticleFilipino migrants’ rights advocates join high level talks on migration
“Large scale migration is a symptom of underdevelopment in the sending country. The structural causes of underdevelopment driving migration and exposing migrants to vulnerable situations must be...
View ArticleStranded OFW dies in Tent City
Louie Bedaho Belista, 36, who died due to a severe asthma attack, was the sixth person to die at the Tent City in Jeddah.
View ArticleMigrants’ group in Canada calls for better protection for migrant workers
“Migrant workers are particularly vulnerable as they are easily intimidated because of their unfamiliarity with the local place and culture.” Migrante-Alberta
View ArticleFilipinos affected by Saudi crackdown brace for the worst
“The Aquino government had been too busy defending its Disbursement Acceleration Program and trillions of its presidential pork while allocating a paltry P50 million ($1.15 million) repatriation fund...
View ArticleAquino urged anew to save OFW Zapanta
Migrante Middle East and North Africa suggests that the Philippine government seeks the intervention of the Saudi Reconciliation Committee to appeal to the victim’s family to issue a conditional waiver...
View Article3 issues confronted by OFWs in 2013
2013 was no different for OFWs as they continue to face government neglect. But the year also showed what OFWs could accomplish through their concerted action.
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