2 abused OFWs in Saudi, Malaysia seek govt help
Two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are appealing for help from the government after suffering abuse reportedly in the hands of their employers in Saudi Arabia and Malaysia. In a “24 Oras Weekend" report by GMA News’ Mark Salazar, Juanita Palma, an OFW from Tarlac City, said she suffered physical and verbal abuse from her lady employer in Saudi Arabia. Interviewed at her home, Palma, who was recently sent home by her employer, showed the contusions and burn wounds on her left eye and shoulders. Palma said her employer started beating her up when they ran out of stored water in the house. "Sabi niya malakas raw kasi akong gumamit. Una sinabunutan niya ako, hinila-hila (She accused me of consuming too much water. She pulled my hair and dragged me)," Palma said in the report, adding that her employer also threatened to cut her head off several times.
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