How do you feel about the tragic incident involving the Filipino domestic worker in Kuwait?

😢 - Sad about the loss of life
🤔 - Conflicted about the situation
😡 - Angry at the circumstances

WATCH: The year the appointed ‘Son of God’ went to jail
Watch this video recap to learn how it all happened

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https://www.rappler.com/video/video-explainers/apollo-quiboloy-expose-investigation-arrest-recap-2024/

In Case You Missed It: Did you know that up to 300 Afghan nationals recently arrived in the Philippines to process their Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for resettlement in the United States? This program lasts only 100 days, and each applicant has a maximum of 59 days to get their SIVs before they must leave the Philippines.

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/afghans-special-immigrant-visas-united-states-arrive-manila-january-2025/

Murder of OFW in Kuwait sparks outrage in Cagayan de Oro, calls for House probe
Overseas Filipino worker Dafnie Nacalaban's remains were discovered buried in a garden at a residential area in Jahra, Kuwait

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https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/murder-ofw-kuwait-sparks-outrage-cagayan-de-oro-calls-house-probe/

The DMW expresses gratitude to the UAE for pardoning 220 Filipino detainees for the country’s 53rd National Day. The gesture highlights the “strong and enduring” relationship between the two countries.

Through its Migrant Workers Office in the UAE, the DMW says it is ready to facilitate the pardoned OFWs’ repatriation and reintegration into Philippine society.

“We look forward to welcoming our pardoned OFWs back home and supporting them in their paths toward full reintegration,” the department said.

Agent delays OFWs’ SSS contributions worth P151-M up to 189 days – COA
The COA says the SSS took too long to act despite the unnamed agent's violations

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https://www.rappler.com/philippines/agent-delays-ofw-sss-contributions-worth-millions-coa-report/

Cagayan de Oro congressman seeks House probe into OFW’s murder in Kuwait
Congressman says one of the suspects in Dafnie Nacalaban’s murder was also linked to the killing of another Filipina a few months earlier

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https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/cagayan-de-oro-congressman-rufus-rodriguez-house-probe-ofw-dafnie-nacalaban-murder-kuwait/

Missing Chinese actor found in Myanmar may have been trafficking victim, Thai officials say
Wang Xing was reported missing in northern Thailand's Tak province bordering Myanmar, an area known for large-scale criminal enterprises and human trafficking by organized gangs

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https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/celebrities/chinese-actor-wang-xing-missing-trafficking-victim-thai-officials-statement/

In Case You Missed It: Did you know that the recent death of Filipino migrant worker Dafnie Nacalaban in Kuwait has sparked renewed calls to abolish the controversial kafala system, which ties migrant workers' legal status to their employers and is criticized for enabling exploitation and abuse?

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/kagayanon-ofw-dafnie-nacalaban-murder-kuwait-adds-toll-kafala-system-abuses/

Good morning, overseas-filipinos 🗺️ channel! It’s Mary Jane Veloso’s 40th birthday today. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/overseas-filipinos/mary-jane-veloso-40th-birthday/

Mary Jane’s parents, kids, siblings, and supporters arrived at the CIW this morning to visit her, bringing along lots of food, including her favorite pork adobo.

Darling, one of the sisters, told us Mary Jane called yesterday to request biko for around 30 people – her new friends inside :)

In other news — Filipino caregivers are among those affected by the devastating wildfires in northern California. Many had to evacuate with their elderly patients, according to the National Alliance for Filipino Concerns. https://www.rappler.com/philippines/overseas-filipinos/caregivers-among-affected-california-wildfires-january-2025/

The Veloso family and their supporters are on their way to Mendiola now for a picket action before handing over a petition asking President Marcos to pardon Mary Jane. Here’s the scene now — a long line of police in riot gear.

Mary Jane Veloso spends 40th birthday in the Philippines, but in jail
(1st UPDATE) Though President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has had the prerogative to pardon Mary Jane Veloso since her transfer to the Philippines, he has not granted it, so far

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https://www.rappler.com/philippines/overseas-filipinos/mary-jane-veloso-40th-birthday/

Cesar Veloso submitted the petition for daughter Mary Jane’s clemency at Malacañang before offices closed. Migrante International, which helped facilitate the signature campaign, said they gathered around 8,300 signatures, including those of Filipinos abroad.

Filipino caregivers among affected by California wildfires
Filipino immigrant organization Nafcon says some Filipino caregivers report having to use their own resources to purchase supplies for their patients, whom they evacuated with

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/overseas-filipinos/caregivers-among-affected-california-wildfires-january-2025/

In Case You Missed It: Did you know that despite having only a high school education, Dafnie Nacalaban worked tirelessly abroad in hopes of lifting her family out of poverty? Tragically, her dreams were cut short when she was murdered in Kuwait, leaving behind a call for justice and renewed discussions about the safety of overseas Filipino workers.

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/murdered-kagay-anon-ofw-dafnie-nacalaban-tragic-journey-kuwait/

Mother of Filipina allegedly killed by Slovenian husband seeks justice
The mother of marriage migrant Marvil Facturan-Kocjančič says in a media interview that she was in shock to learn about her death, remembering how 'happy' they looked on social media

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/overseas-filipinos/mother-marvil-facturan-allegedly-killed-slovenian-husband-seeks-justice/

DMW apologizes for sending wrong remains to family of deceased OFW
The Department of Migrant Workers is investigating how the mistake occurred in Kuwait and if anyone should be held liable

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https://www.rappler.com/philippines/overseas-filipinos/dmw-apologizes-sending-wrong-remains-ofw-jenny-alvarado-family/

Remittances from Filipinos abroad grew to $3.12 billion in November 2024
The BSP says the growth in cash remittances comes from the United States, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/business/ofw-remittances-november-2024/