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Withdrawal of deployment ban on 41 states temporary, says DFA By Michaela P. del Callar and Charlie V. Manalo 11/10/2011

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Withdrawal of deployment ban on 41 states temporary, says DFA

By Michaela P. del Callar and Charlie V. Manalo 11/10/2011

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) yesterday clarified that the withdrawal of Philippine deployment ban on 41 states that lack adequate protection for foreign workers is only temporary pending the outcome of dialogs with the concerned nations.

DFA spokesman Raul Hernandez said the ban will be deferred as part of the department’s review procedure, which is still subject to the approval of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), the policy’s implementing agency.

“We will use the deferment period to revisit the 41 countries with the view of moving forward toward compliance with Republic Act 10092 to ensure the promotion and the protection of the rights and welfare of our workers overseas,” Hernandez said..... MORE

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URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/nation/20111110nat1.html

1 comment

Jesusa Bernardo said...

carefully review the list para hindi masama sa ban ang ok naman at signatories sa United Nations Convention for the Protection of Migrant Workers.

"“We will use the deferment period to revisit the 41 countries with the view of moving forward toward compliance with Republic Act 10092 to ensure the promotion and the protection of the rights and welfare of our workers overseas,” Hernandez said."

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