The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is investigating the potential liability of the employer of deceased overseas Filipino worker Jenny Alvarado under Kuwaiti law. DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac stated that a Kuwaiti lawyer is reviewing the case and legal action will be taken if the employer is found liable. Meanwhile, the NBI conducted an autopsy on Alvarado's remains after Philippine authorities discovered that the Kuwaiti counterparts did not. The DMW is also studying the effectiveness of existing restrictions on OFW deployment.
The Department of Migrant Workers is studying if the employer of deceased overseas Filipino worker Jenny Alvarado has liability over her death under Kuwait i law.“Pinasusuri na natin sa Kuwait i lawyer natin on the ground with the view to taking legal action kapag ang findings under Kuwait i law ay may liability ang employer,” DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac told Kapihan sa Manila Prince Hotel Friday. “Pinag-aaralan natin nang maigi ito ) and in due time we will take necessary actions,” he said.
on Friday after Philippine authorities discovered their counterparts in Kuwait did not autopsy the body. The findings may be released within the day or by Saturday, he said. “It can be unfortunate na hindi na-autopsy but on my part, okay lang. Kasi at least 'yung autopsy sa atin is on an intact body…For my part, I think nothing is lost kung hindi na autopsy dun dahil dito the NBI had the first-hand chance to view the body,” Cacdac added.
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