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Saturday, August 18, 2007
Probe sought on rape of Filipino helper in Saudi (5:35 p.m.)
SENATOR Miriam Defensor-Santiago has filed a resolution seeking an investigation on the alleged rape of a Filipino domestic helper in Saudi Arabia.
A video of the rape of Melissa (not her real name) was reportedly taken. The suspect was the son of the victim’s employer.
“The number of rapes committed against our Overseas Filipina Workers is deplorable. The perpetration on of sexual abuse, not only against Melissa but also against all other female OFWs should not be allowed to continue,” she said.
Santiago said “vulnerable” overseas domestic helpers like Melissa receive inadequate protection from Philippine consulates abroad when they are raped.
She said the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) to establish mechanisms in Philippine consulates abroad for receiving rape complaints and ensuring that sexual abuse is not tolerated in host countries. (CPB/Sunnex) |
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