The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said the agency is contemplating a ban on the deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Kuwait following
The Department of Migrant Workers said the agency is contemplating a ban on the deployment of overseas Filipino workers to Kuwait following the recent deaths of two Filipinas, Dafnie Nacalaban and Jenny Alvarado, in the Middle Eastern country.
Cacdac also noted that the DMW is considering imposing stricter rules and requirements for the deployment of Filipino migrant workers to the country. “If our review suggests that suspending deployment will be helpful, then we will take that action. We must prioritize the safety of our kababayan while also protecting their employment opportunities,” he added.
“We want to dig deeper into the matter to determine if there was foul play,” Cacdac said Saturday. “We are looking into whether the employer provided adequate guidance and ensured safety in their vacation home.” Cacdac confirmed that Alvarado’s remains were repatriated on Jan. 18 and are now under examination by the National Bureau of Investigation .Additionally, Cacdac addressed a mishap involving an earlier misidentification of remains repatriated on Jan. 15. He said the department is reviewing the liability of the service provider responsible for shipping the wrong cadaver.
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