DFA: Negotiations underway to bring home eight Pinoys held in Myanmar READ MORE:
In a statement, DFA spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza said coordination is continuing to assist the distressed Filipinos, among them tourist Kiela Samson who was arrested at the border of Thailand and Myanmar last month.
“The Philippine Embassy in Yangon maintains active and regular contact with Myanmar’s law enforcement authorities in Nay Pyi Taw and Myawaddy to secure the safety and well being of the said Filipinos and assist them in returning home the soonest time possible,” Daza said. She said the group could leave Myanmar upon completion of their repatriation proceedings, notably the immigration protocols.Among the eight were alleged human trafficking victims who were rescued by Myanmar authorities from in Myawaddy.
Last Monday, Daza urged on eyeing overseas employment to follow government regulations and be duly registered as overseas Filipino workers instead of leaving the country as tourists. “Recruiters who promise Filipinos jobs abroad, if they pretend to be tourists and evade our controls, are just leading our kababayans to dangerous situations where it may be very difficult to secure their safety and assist them in returning home,” she said.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'Luffy' controversy won't affect Marcos trip to Japan —DFA execThe controversy involving four Japanese fugitives currently detained in the Philippines will not affect President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.&39;s trip to Japan next week, a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official said Wednesday.
Read more »
Seven key deals expected to be inked during Marcos’ visit to Japan — DFA execAt least seven bilateral agreements are expected to be signed during President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.&39;s working visit to Japan next week.
Read more »
Marcos won't raise Filipino 'comfort women' issue in Japan visit --- DFAPresident Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is not expected to raise matters on the Filipino “comfort women” during his visit to Japan, an official of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Wednesday.
Read more »
'Luffy' case not related to PBBM's Japan visit — DFAThe case of Japanese fugitives, including the one known as “Luffy,” will not affect President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s official working visit to Japan on the second week of February
Read more »
Comfort women issue not expected to be raised during Marcos' Japan visit —DFA execAn official from the Department of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday said the issue of comfort women is not expected to be raised during President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.&39;s working visit to Japan next week.
Read more »
How Pinoys can celebrate month of love, Angat Buhay NGO styleDon't have plans for Valentine's Day yet? Non-government organization Angat Buhay is inviting Filipinos to celebrate the month of love by dropping a visit
Read more »