Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 24) — The Philippine government is not yet considering a suspension on the deployment of overseas workers to Kuwait following the death of another Filipino in the Gulf state, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said Tuesday.
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DMW Secretary Susan “Toots” Ople, who gave updates on the case of slain domestic helper Jullebee Ranara, said the agency is looking into forming “additional safeguards” to ensure the safety of OFWs in Kuwait.
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“Ang nakikita namin on the ground, mabilis umaksyon ang Kuwaiti government [What we are seeing on the ground is that the Kuwaiti government acts fast],” Ople told Senate reporters.
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“So no, we’re not contemplating suspension of deployment to Kuwait, but yes, we are looking at additional safeguards and reforms to make sure workers bound for Kuwait are better protected,” she added.
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Migrant Workers Secretary Toots Ople earlier today said the dep't is "not contemplating" suspending the deployment of OFWs to Kuwait. Instead, it is pushing for more safeguards to protect OFWs in cooperation with the Kuwaiti gov't. Here's her explanation | @eimorpsantos pic.twitter.com/cHoWWg9wXe
— CNN Philippines (@cnnphilippines) January 24, 2023
