Raped and Impregnated, OFW Ends Up in Saudi Jail; DFA Clueless
MANILA — Since Camille, not her real name, left for Saudi Arabia in May 14, 2009, she has encountered numerous hardships one after another. Barely three months into her job…
Groups Work Double Time to Save Jakatia Pawa from Death Row
MANILA — “Is Jakatia still alive?” Migrante International, the progressive group that advocates the rights of overseas Filipino workers, asked this question last week, referring to Jakatia Pawa, an overseas…
Macau Dreams, Dashed by Scammers
MANILA — “It is cold in Macau,” Herman Vendiola, 52, said before recalling his life in the gambling capital of Asia. In some ways, he said, the thought of the…