Tag: Migrant Workers
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Haryana Youth’s Fatal Guatemala Death Highlights Dunki Route Risks and Exploitation
Overview: A tragic end on the Dunki route A young man from Haryana, Yuvraj—son of an agriculturist from Mohna village in Kaithal district—was killed in Guatemala while allegedly pursuing the so-called Dunki route to the United States. Reported by PTI, the case underscores the dangers faced by job seekers who turn to middlemen and agents…
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Haryana Youth Killed in Guatemala: Dunki Route to US
Overview of the case A young man from Haryana’s Kaithal district, identified as Yuvraj, was killed in Guatemala while pursuing a dream of finding employment in the United States. Reported by PTI and other agencies, the incident has raised concerns about the risks associated with the so-called Dunki route and the exploitation that can accompany…
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Haryana youth killed in Guatemala on dunki route to US: family paid 40-50 lakh to agent
Tragedy on the dunki route: A family’s pursuit of a better future turns fatal The troubling case of a 19-year-old from Haryana who died in Guatemala while attempting to reach the United States on what authorities describe as part of the “dunki” route has reverberated across migrant communities. Identified as Yuvraj, the son of an…
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Model Trafficked to Myanmar Killed in Cyber Scam Camp
Tragic case shines a light on trafficking and cyber scams in Southeast Asia A 26-year-old woman identified as Vera Kravchova, a Belarusian model who traveled to Bangkok for a supposed modelling job, was reported missing after arriving in Thailand. International outlets and regional authorities say she was abducted and transported to northern Myanmar, where she…
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Two Missing Filipino Workers in Hong Kong Found Safe, Says DMW
Summary: OFWs Located and Receiving Support The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed on Friday that two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who had been reported missing in Hong Kong have been found safe. The workers, a 23-year-old and a 33-year-old, were located late Thursday and brought to the Sha Tin Police Station before being escorted…
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River Valley Car Accident Trial: Maid Faces Negligence Charge
Overview of the Case A domestic helper in Singapore went on trial on October 15, charged with a negligent act endangering life in connection with a fatal River Valley car accident. The incident involved a four-year-old girl who died after being struck by a car while being walked home from preschool. The court is weighing…
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Philippines and Croatia Forge New Chapter in Diplomatic Ties with First Croatian Foreign Minister Visit
A Historic Welcome for Croatia’s First Foreign Minister Visit President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. received Croatia’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Gordan Grlić Radman, marking a landmark milestone as the first official visit to the Philippines by a Croatian foreign minister. The courtesy call at Malacañan Palace on Tuesday, October 14, highlighted a mutual…
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Philippines-C Croatia Deepens Ties as Marcos Welcomes First Croatian Foreign Minister
Introduction: A Historic first for Philippines-Croatia ties President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. formally welcomed Croatia’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Gordan Grlić Radman, to the Philippines for the first-ever official visit by a Croatian foreign minister. The courtesy call at Malacañan Palace on Tuesday, October 14, underscored a moment many observers view as the…
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Marcos Welcomes Croatian Foreign Minister in First Official PH Visit
A Historic First: Croatia’s Official Visit to Manila President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. warmly welcomed Gordan Grlić Radman, Croatia’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, as Croatia’s foreign minister makes the Philippines the first stop for an official visit. The courtesy call at Malacañang on October 14 underscored a new chapter in the long-standing ties…
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NBI Arrests Woman Over Victimization of Distressed OFWs
NBI Arrests Woman Linked to Victimization of Distressed OFWs The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has arrested a woman in Mandaluyong City for allegedly victimizing distressed overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were seeking government assistance. The operation led to charges of estafa, signaling renewed focus on fraud targeting vulnerable migrant workers. What Happened Subject Mary…