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Malacañang expresses outrage over death of OFW in Kuwait

Malacañang has expressed outrage over the death of another overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in Kuwait.
“The Palace expresses its outrage over the death of Filipino worker, Jeanelyn Padernal Villavende, allegedly in the hands of her female employer who is now in the custody of Kuwaiti authorities,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a statement.
Panelo added that the Department of Foreign Affairs is closely monitoring the case of the slain Pinay OFW.
“We consider Jeanelyn’s tragic death a clear disregard of the agreement signed by both our country and Kuwait in 2018 which seeks to uphold and promote the protection of the rights and welfare of our workers in Kuwait,” Panelo added.
He added that the President already expressed condolences to Villavende’s family.
“The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, has been directed to provide burial and livelihood assistance, as well as scholarship to the family members of the late overseas Filipino worker,” Panelo added.
The Philippine Labor Office is closely monitoring the results of the forensic investigation while coordinating with the family of Jeanelyn for the repatriation of her remains.

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