The Department of Migrant Workers says over 24,000 OFWs from the Zamboanga Peninsula are affected by tensions in the Middle East, though none have been reported harmed. Meanwhile, 299 Filipinos have returned home safely and are receiving government assistance.
BI Intercepts Illegally Recruited 17-Year-Old Bound For Saudi Arabia
MANILA, Philippines โ Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers intercepted a 17-year-old woman illegally recruited for overseas work at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on January 24, preventing her deployment to Saudi Arabia as a household helper. The Bureau of Immigration…
US Military Alert Toward Iran: What We Know And What Remains Unverified
MANILA, Philippines โ Recent reports suggest that the United States has informed Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and the UAE that a potential military action against Iran could be imminent. These reports come amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, with…
