Filipino worker Dafnie Nacalaban murdered in Kuwait, calls for inquiry

The murder of Filipino domestic helper Dafnie Nacalaban in Kuwait has sparked public outrage and renewed calls for a congressional inquiry into the safety of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the country.

Nacalaban's decomposing remains were found buried in Saad Al-Abdullah, Jahra, Kuwait, after her relatives lost contact with her in late November.

Kuwaiti authorities are preparing to charge a couple with concealing premeditated murder but have not released their names, leaving details of the case unclear.

Cagayan de Oro 2nd District Representative Rufus Rodriguez filed House Resolution No. 2151 on Monday, January 6, seeking an official inquiry into Nacalaban's murder and calling for government agencies to investigate suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is working to repatriate Nacalaban's remains and provide support to her family, who are struggling with grief and the lack of a marriage certificate that hinders repatriation efforts.

Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Rolando Uy has assured assistance for Nacalaban’s family by providing free transportation to Zamboanga del Sur province for the burial rites.

Nacalaban's body remains in Kuwait, awaiting repatriation with the help of OWWA and DMW.