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STATEMENT OF SEN. WIN GATCHALIAN ON THE DEATH OF AN OFW IN KUWAIT DUE TO COAL SUFFOCATION

The tragic death of Jenny Alvarado, an overseas Filipino worker in Kuwait reportedly due to coal suffocation, underscores the urgent need to address workplace risks faced by OFWs abroad.

The Department of Foreign Affairs must strengthen the monitoring of foreign employers and enforce bilateral agreements to ensure the rights and safety of our workers.

Also, the Department of Migrant Workers should prioritize training and education to help OFWs identify and avoid workplace hazards. As vital contributors to their families and the economy, OFWs like Jenny deserve stronger safeguards against accidents and fatalities. Buong puso ang ating pakikiramay sa pamilya ni Jenny.

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