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| Philippine President Imposes Permanent Ban on Sending Workers to Kuwait |
| 2018-05-01 |
| [AAWSAT] Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte announced on Saturday a permanent ban on sending foreign workers from his country to Kuwait, calling on tens of thousands still working in the Gulf state to immediately return home. The move has escalated the current crisis between Kuwait and Manila. Last week, Kuwait expelled the Philippine ambassador over the actions of the Philippine embassy, which were deemed a violation of the local laws. "The ban stays permanently," Duterte said at a news briefing in southern Davao City on Sunday. "There will be no more recruitment for especially domestic helpers. No more." His announcement effectively dismissed the memorandum on labor rights and improving work conditions that he was set to sign during a visit to Kuwait, adding that he does not intend to travel to the Gulf state. Duterte said that Filipino workers already in Kuwait may stay in the country if they wish, adding that the government would try to assist those who want to return home in resettling in the Philippines. He said that efforts will be exerted to find them jobs in the Philippines, China or Japan. |
| Posted by:Fred |