Migrante International today criticized the policy by the Philippine Consulate in Dubai requiring visit visa holders to submit an affidavit of support (AOS) as a travel requirement.
"Why is the Philippine consulate imposing this requirement when it is not even required by the Dubai government? It is another added cost and inconvenience to our OFWs and their visiting relatives," said Garry Martinez, Migrante International chairperson.
Migrants
OFWs oppose AOS fee imposition in Dubai
OFW group balks at talks of Hontiveros as OWWA chief
Global alliance of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and families Migrante International balked at reports that former Akbayan Rep. Risa Hontiveros may be appointed as new head of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA).
State of Migrants Under Aquino: Broken promises, more tragedies
Worst year, bleak future ahead for OFWs, says group
Global alliance of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and families Migrante International today said that President Benigno Aquino III's first year in office is arguably the worst year for OFWs.
Migrante International joined other sectors in today's People SONA protest. Its chapters in Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Middle East, Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the US also held simultaneous protest actions against Aquino's second State of the Nation Address (SONA).
Groups alarmed by OFW deaths in gov’t shelters abroad
A network of migrant advocates, including overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families, women and children's rights advocates, church and religious networks and sectoral groups today expressed alarm over the series of death incidents of OFWs in government shelters in the Middle East.
KMU mourns execution of 3 Pinoys in China, slams Aquino
Labor center Kilusang Mayo Uno mourned with the Filipino workers and people over the execution of the three Filipinos convicted of drug trafficking in China, and lambasted as “shallow” Pres. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III’s order to concerned government agencies to make sure no Filipino will be used as drug mules by international syndicates again.
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Peacetalks
- GPH undermines basic peace agreements, refuses to respect and comply with JASIG
- Compliance with JASIG and the Oslo Joint Statements is not a precondition but an obligation
- GPH Negotiating Panel Chairperson Padilla gives notice of no formal talks next month
- Closing statement on the GPH-NDFP formal peace talks in Oslo
- Peace panels hold preliminary informal meetings in Hong Kong
Human Rights
- Aquino violated every key labor right this year – KMU
- “Stop the killings, violence and intimidation in Pangarap Village!”
- PH election to UN rights council called an embarrassment
- CHR report on Melissa Roxas practically clears AFP in torture -- Bayan
- BAYAN condemns killing of local leader in Batangas
Workers
- Workers to keep watch on Corona impeachment trial
- Protesta mga magsasaka, sasalubungin ng mga manggagawa at mamamayan
- A day before Congress committee meeting Solons told: Stop Cha-cha
- [Sa pagtatapos ng Protestang Bayan] Lakas ng protesta vs. overpricing, di maikaila ng gobyerno
- We are part of the people’s protest on Sept. 19!
Peasants
- Vested interests taint Aquino’s Candidacy ABSTENTION FROM CARPER VOTE IN ’09 REVEALS REAL AGENDA
- Farmers, youth to Noynoy: Expect more protests for Hacienda Luisita Issue
- Noynoy should take responsibility and rectify the failure of the Corazon Aquino administration to implement genuine agrarian reform – Satur
- NORMIN FARMERS JOINS HACIENDA LUISITA STRUGGLE, URGES NOYNOY TO JUNK MEMO
- Land reform, justice for rights victims key to resolving Luisita conflict
Youth & Students
- UP student councils tag Noynoy as Arroyo’s heir
- KABATAAN Partylist remembers Beng Hernandez, writer martyr
- KABATAAN Partylist STORMS COMELEC: DEMANDS RESUMPTION OF VOTER’S REGISTRATION
- UP Students Dance Against Cha-Cha
- Christian Students Dismayed Over Dismissal of Petition for Writ of "Landmark Cases"
Women& Children
- Workers to keep watch on Corona impeachment trial
- Protesta mga magsasaka, sasalubungin ng mga manggagawa at mamamayan
- A day before Congress committee meeting Solons told: Stop Cha-cha
- [Sa pagtatapos ng Protestang Bayan] Lakas ng protesta vs. overpricing, di maikaila ng gobyerno
- We are part of the people’s protest on Sept. 19!
Imperialism
- No to extension and expansion of US military operations in PH!
- US military buildup is biggest threat to regional peace – Bayan
- End imperialist plunder, repression and war! Defend Philippine sovereignty and patrimony against the onslaught of imperialism!
- Bayan holds rally to mark 20th anniversary of bases treaty rejection
- US won’t pull out troops in PH despite so-called “gains” vs terror
