Manila Bulletin
Oman officials seek audience with Bello after PH stops sending OFWs there
The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has temporarily suspended the deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Oman.
This action was taken following Oman's directive banning the entry of travelers from the Philippines, which prompted an irate Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III to halt the sending of OFWs.
The Sultanate of Oman sought a meeting with Secretary Bello, facilitated by their Ambassador, in reaction to the deployment suspension.
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Information and Publication Service (IPS) Director Rolly Francia confirmed the meeting occurred on Friday night, June 18.
The suspension will remain in effect until the Omani government allows the entry of OFWs and Filipino travelers.
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