DFA urged to probe OFW rape-slay

Source: Inquirer.net

Manila : Philippines | about 1 month ago

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Philippines�The Department of Foreign Affairs-Office of the Undersecretary for Migrant Workers Affairs should press the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to thoroughly investigate the reported death of an overseas Filipino worker, a migrants� group said in a statement....

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News Source: Inquirer.net | about 1 month ago

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News Source: Inquirer.net | about 1 month ago

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News Source: Inquirer.net | about 1 month ago

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