The abuses that three former overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) shared in a segment from a noontime show got Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso emotional.
In the “Bawal Judgemental!” segment of Eat Bulaga!, they brought seven OFWs where three Filipinas, who worked as domestic helpers, to tell their experience of abuse while working abroad.
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Jhe, Dory, and Rizza shared they all had short stays working with their employers. Most of them were working in Saudi Arabia.
Rizza shared she was almost raped by the husband of her employer, while Jhe experienced sexual harassment by the father of her employer. Dory, meanwhile was beaten by her employer.
“Nakakalungkot. Mabigat. But life must go on,” he said.
Before the segment ended, he reminded the kids of OFWs to remember the sacrifices their parents had to go through by working in other countries.
The mayor gave the cash prize he won, which was worth P35,000, equally to the seven OFWs.
He also made mention that he will give his talent fee to the Heart Center.
Eat Bulaga host Joey De Leon announced they will double the talent fee that Moreno will receive.
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