Solons mull OFW ban in the Middle East

Source: Inquirer.net

Riyadh : Saudi Arabia | 17 days ago

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Hearing labor woes straight from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) themselves, a team of lawmakers is considering recommending a ban on the deployment of Filipino workers in the Middle East. Giving an initial glimpse of their findings in a news conference Monday, Representatives Luz Ilagan of Gabriela...

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News Source: Inquirer.net | 17 days ago

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