New Saudi King Brings New Hope to Distressed OFWs
SAUDI ARABIA – Distressed male Filipino workers are optimistic that their pending cases will soon be resolved with a new king at the helm of Saudi Arabia.
“Kami po ay naniniwala sa bagong hari ngayon na positibo na kami ay makakauwi sa lalong madaling panahon dahil alam namin na makatao siya at marunong siyang tumulong sa mga Pilipino dito sa Saudi Arabia,” said Alberto Pamugas.
King Salman Bin Abdulazziz Al Saud had been a governor of Riyadh for five decades.
Known as a diplomatic person, many believe that labor cases will be resolved smoothly under his term.
“Sa tingin ko po ay magiging makatao ang panibagong hari, lalung-lalo na sa mga labor cases dito sa mga Pilipino,” said Roel Dela Pena.
Many distressed OFWs are now appealing for another amnesty.
“Sana po magkaroon ng bagong amnesty sa bagong hari ngayon nang makauwi na po kami ng Pinas,” said Lito Cabias.
Most of the male wards left their employers due to contract substitution, physical abuse and salary issues.
“I hope and pray na magkaroon ng magandang sistema sa kanyang pamumuno,” said Cedrick Fernandez.