DMW halts deployment of newly-hired domestic workers to Kuwait

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A staff member for an OFW deployment center talks on the phone in this undated file photo.

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will be halting the deployment to Kuwait of newly-hired domestic workers "until more safeguards are in place for their protection and welfare."

 

This comes after much pressure from lawmakers to implement a deployment ban following the death of overseas Filipino worker Jullebee Ranara and reports of another Filipino domestic worker being abused by their employer just a couple of weeks into 2023. 

 

In the meantime, Migrant Workers Secretary Susan “Toots” Ople said Filipinos looking to work abroad can consider other countries. 

 

Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/02/08/2243504/dmw-halts-deployment-newly-hired-domestic-workers-kuwait

 

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