PH Embassy in Manama Celebrates Labor Day

MANAMA 10 May 2018 – The Philippine Embassy in Manama, Bahrain and the Filipino community in Bahrain celebrate Labor Day with a Flag Raising Ceremony, and a short program at the Embassy grounds on 01 May. The Labor Day theme this year is “Pagpupugay sa Manggagawang Pilipino: Dangal ng Lahi, Kabalikat sa progresibong Pagbabago!”

Philippine Ambassador to Bahrain Alfonso A. Ver delivers his message on the occasion.

A Post Arrival Orientation Seminar (PAOS) was also conducted by the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) for newly arrived domestic workers in Bahrain. Around 75 Domestic Workers, together with representatives from their Bahrain placement agencies, were oriented on their rights and obligations under the Standard Employment Contract (SEC) for HSWs, Embassy and POLO services and OWWA programs. Also given emphasis were matters relating to culture, relevant immigration laws and regulations in the Kingdom as well as the services and assistance provided by the Embassy to OFWs. The Ambassador delivers a message to the participants, recognizing their hard work and informed them that they are always welcome at the Embassy. He shared his contact number and advised the domestic workers to call him directly if they are in distress.

For more information, visit www.manamape.dfa.gov.ph or https://www.facebook.com/PHLinBahrain.