The Department of Migrant Workers has confirmed the case of Filipino who was sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia.
According to JP Soriano's report on "24 Oras," the victim's family is reportedly asking for "blood money" worth 30 million Saudi riyals."Yes, we're aware of this case. We're talking, coordinating with DFA on this matter and we are reaching out to the family as well," he added.
Data from the Department of Foreign Affairs indicate that there are 83 Filipinos on death row abroad.over incurred debts in Saudi Arabia have safely returned to the Philippines, the DMW said. Cacdac said that prior to their detention, the migrant workers were employed as a printing press technician, an airconditioner technician, a trailer driver, and as a merchandiser in Saudi Arabia.“They incurred debts and very unfortunate na tumagal sila sa kulungan. Eventually, and that’s why were thankful to the Saudi government, nakita rin nila ‘yung panahon na kailangan na silang i-release,” Cacdac told reporters in a briefing.
The DMW had extended financial and reintegration assistance to the migrant workers. They will also undergo psychosocial services and be evaluated for their skills and competencies for possible overseas or domestic reemployment. The government will assist the children of the OFWs in terms of their education, according to Cacdac.“One message we can make… is for the OFWs to be very mindful of the debts they incur. Kasi very strict, very harsh ang punishment sa host country laws like Saudi’s laws for instance, with respect to unpaid debt,” Cacdac said.
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