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DMW studying possible deployment ban in Kuwait
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is considering a suspension of deployment to Kuwait following the reported deaths of two Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), Jenny Alvarado and Dafnie Nacalaban.
Alvarado reportedly died from inhaling coal smoke at her workplace, while Nacalaban was found dead in a Kuwaiti individual's residence after being reported missing by her second employer.
Alvarado's family experienced further distress when a wrong cadaver was initially sent back to the Philippines.
DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac stated that the President has been informed of the situation, and the agency is studying the possibility of a deployment ban.
The DMW is also considering imposing tighter rules and requirements for Filipino migrant workers deployed to Kuwait, in addition to the existing prohibition of first-time domestic workers.
A final decision on the deployment ban will be made after careful evaluation and discussions with Kuwaiti authorities.
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Senator Raffy Tulfo has proposed a deployment ban of household workers to Kuwait following the recent deaths of two OFWs, Jenny Alvarado and Dafne Nacalaban.
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The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is reviewing its deployment guidelines for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia following incidents of worker deaths and to enhance protection.
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Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo urged the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) not to implement a new deployment ban to Kuwait, stating it would negatively impact approximately 260,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).
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Senator Joel Villanueva urged a review of bilateral labor deals and recruitment policies with Kuwait following the suspicious deaths of two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) there.
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The primary suspect in the murder of overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Dafne Nacalaban in Kuwait has confessed to the crime, as confirmed by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).
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