The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Saturday said it would assist 815 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) affected by Kuwait's suspension of visa issuances for newly hired Filipino workers.
The Department of Migrant Workers on Saturday said it would assist 815 Overseas Filipino Workers affected by Kuwait's suspension of visa issuances for newly hired Filipino workers.
Ople said at least 515 domestic workers were affected, while the rest were mostly in the service sector and were employed as waiters and waitresses, mall vendors, sales associates, and nurses. The DMW Secretary said her department was preparing financial assistance of P30,000 per Overseas Employment Certificate holder who had already spent money in applying for Kuwait and had fulfilled all the requirements as an OFW.
“We are optimistic that all these issues raised by both parties in the talks will be resolved in due time. Meanwhile, life continues, and the Department of Migrant Workers is working closely with the private sector to help our workers and their families,” Ople said.
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