OFW Jenny Alvarado's remains repatriated, autopsy underway

The remains of OFW Jenny Alvarado, who died from coal suffocation in Kuwait, were repatriated to the Philippines on Thursday via Kuwait Airways flight KU 417.

DMW Undersecretary Felicitas Bay and DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac welcomed Alvarado's remains along with a team from OWWA and her family upon its arrival at Parañaque City.

The NBI conducted an autopsy on Alvarado's remains on Friday after it was discovered that the body had not been autopsied in Kuwait, and findings may be released within the day or by Saturday.

DMW is providing assistance to Alvarado's family, including financial support for her three minor children left behind.

Kuwaiti authorities are investigating the incident alongside the Philippine government, while DMW is studying if legal action can be taken against the employer under Kuwaiti law.