The Philippine Embassy in Kuwait has maintained that it will not negotiate with any attempt for blood money for the case of the slain Pinay domestic worker, Jeanelyn Villavende. Villavende became a huge topic in 2019 after news of her murder case circulated social media. The case had also prompted the Philippine government to impose [...]
The Kuwait Airways Corporation (KAC) was instructed by the State to accept ticket reservations for Kuwaitis or their first-degree relatives who wish to travel back to the country. In addition to this, domestic workers who are under their sponsorship may also return to Kuwait even if they will be coming from countries that were banned [...]
Although Kuwait isn’t known as one of the most popular places to go on a holiday, the Gulf State remains as one of the top work destinations among expats for the many job opportunities the country offers. ALSO READ: Kuwait Labour Law: Working Hours, Leaves & Vacations Much of the year 2020 was spent at home because of [...]
A death sentence by hanging was pronounced by the Kuwait Criminal Court on December 29 to a woman who was convicted for torturing her Filipino housemaid, Jeanelyn Padernal Villavende, on Dec 28, 2019, which resulted in her death. Meanwhile, the woman’s husband was sentenced to four years in prison for covering up and not reporting [...]
In an official statement from the website of the Ministry of Health (MOH), the Kuwait government has announced that it has launched a pre-registration service for COVID-19 vaccination in the country. According to health minister Dr. Basil Al-Sabah confirmed that the vaccination will be launched in the country once it has been officially approved by [...]
A Filipino housemaid filed a complaint to the police department after her sponsor allegedly made advances on her when his wife and children were not home. ALSO READ: Increase in Absconding Cases of Domestic Workers Alarms Employers, Kuwait Authorities Although it was not mentioned how long the molestations have been taking place, it was said that [...]
Kuwait authorities have noted an increase in the number of domestic helpers and drivers fleeing the homes of their employers (sponsors) to work in various fields within the private sector due to the huge amount of work assigned to them throughout the day – especially after the decision to impose partial and total curfew as well the [...]
If you’re a book lover or interested to hang out somewhere nice (even with kids in tow), then you’d be pleased to know that there are lots of public libraries in Kuwait – 27 to be exact! Whether you want to find a nice book to read or need to seclude yourself from the rest [...]
On Wednesday (September 16), the Philippine Commission on Appointment and Committee on Foreign Affairs confirmed the nomination of Mohd Noordin Pendosina Lomondot as the new Philippine Ambassador to Kuwait. Aside from Lomondot, the appointments of five other ambassadors have been approved. CA Confirms Lomondot’s Official Post as New PH Ambassador to Kuwait Those whose appointments were approved include [...]
An ex-OFW serving a life sentence was among those pardoned by the head of Kuwait during Eid season. The man had been convicted for the murder of his Filipina partner back in 2007. ALSO READ: 6 Reasons Why Becoming an OFW May Not Be For You The man had also been repatriated to the Philippines on [...]