MANILA — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has deferred for 30 days the implementation of a new hiring regulation for overseas Filipino workers until after the observance of Ramadan, a development that was welcomed by some private groups.
Victor Fernandez, spokesman of the Philippine Association of Service Exporters Incorporated (Pasei), announced KSA’s deferment of the implementation of the “unified contract” scheme, which required all OFWs applying for visas to first seek the assistance of the Saudi National Recruitment Committee (Sanar-com).
Albeit temporary, the deferment of the new overseas employment policy of KSA was welcomed by Pasei as it would give the Philippine government ample opportunity to discuss the matter with its Arab counterpart.
“The industry welcomes this new development because the scheme lacks further study and discussion between the two countries. The Philippine government should pursue discussion not only for the policy deferment but also for its total cancellation,” he said. (ECV/Sunnex)
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