Increasing exploitation of Filipino migrants undermines Dutch labor rights NFS Press release Amsterdam, May 1, 2024 Due to lack of work, low wages and poor working conditions, many Filipinos seek work abroad as Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) to help their families out of poverty and provide a better future for their children. In total, about…
Aug 29, 2023 1:55 PM PHT Ana P. Santos Escape is the only way out of domestic servitude for many migrant domestic workers employed by abusive diplomats and employees of international organizations First of 4 parts Reporting for this project was supported by JournalismFund Europe’s Modern Slavery Unveiled Grant Programme and the Pulitzer Center. AMSTERDAM,…
By: Christa Marie Ramos– Reporter / September 16, 2020 MANILA, Philippines — The government of Bahrain has allowed the resumption of the recruitment of domestic workers following a six-month suspension, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said Tuesday. In a statement, DOLE said Bahrain’s Labor Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has lifted the temporary suspension…