DMW assures aid, justice for 2 OFWs killed in Lebanon

Two Filipino workers held hostage, killed by employer in Lebanon

The employer has since been arrested and is now in police custody. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Two OFWs die in Lebanon hostage-taking, DMW says

This is a story about the risks that overseas Filipino workers also face while working abroad.Two Filipino household service workers were shot dead by their...

Two OFWs killed by employer in Lebanon hostage incident

Two Filipino household workers were shot and killed by their employer during a hostage incident in Beirut, Lebanon on April 15, according to the Department of Migrant Workers.

DMW assures aid, justice for 2 OFWs killed in Lebanon

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Tuesday extended assistance to the families of two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) killed in Beirut, Lebanon last April 15.In a statement, the DMW said the pair was killed by their employer during a hostage incident in the Lebanese capital.“The victims, both long-time household service workers in the residence, were fatally shot during the incident. The employer has been arrested …

Antiqueña OFW among 2 killed in Lebanon hostage incident

ILOILO — An overseas Filipino worker (OFW) from Antique was among two Filipinos killed in a hostage incident involving their employer in Beirut, Lebanon on April 15, authorities confirmed. Rona Jean Elio Gervoso, 50, a native of Sibalom, Antique, was identified as one of the victims. Initial reports indicated that she was fatally shot during […]