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GMA Network
7 hours ago
- Politics
- GMA Network
Delay OFW deployment to Middle East amid tensions, DMW tells recruitment firms
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Thursday urged private recruitment agencies (PRAs) to delay the deployment of Filipino workers to conflict-affected areas in the Middle East to ensure their safety. In its advisory, DMW reiterated the OFW deployment restrictions in Israel, Iran, Jordan, and Lebanon. 'Right now, we're on Alert Level 2 in Israel, which means new hires are prohibited, but pwede ang returning,' DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said. 'However, due to the airspace restrictions, it is impossible for them to go, including those bound for Jordan, because they will just be turned back in case of the closure of the airspace,' he added. The advisory mandates PRAs to: • Maintain active communication with employers and foreign partners to verify the location and safety of deployed workers; • Conduct regular welfare checks and submit updated reports through the OFW Welfare Monitoring System; • Develop contingency plans covering evacuation and emergency repatriation; • Shoulder costs of rerouting or rebooking flights for OFWs affected by airspace closures; and • Refrain from processing deployments to Jordan and Israel until clearance is issued. 'When we speak in a regulatory sense, they have to comply. Any agency that continues deployment despite the directive will face penalties,' Cacdac said. 'And yes, 'yong cost of travel hahabulin namin sila doon kung kami ang gumastos sa pagpapauwi (we will charge them the cost of travel because we're the ones paying for it),' he added DMW said that as of June 19, it has assisted 58 stranded OFWs in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for repatriation. Of the stranded OFWs, 43 were bound for Israel and 15 for Jordan. DMW also said it met with PRAs in Jordan to explain the current situation and limitations of OFW deployment. 'Handa silang mag-aantay at tumulong sa lahat nang na-stranded nating mga OFWs (they are willing to wait and help the stranded OFWs),' said DMW Undersecretary Bernard Olalia, relaying the response of Jordanian employers. In a Reuters report, Iran and Israel targeted each other with missiles and airstrikes early on Saturday after Israel launched its biggest-ever air offensive against its longtime foe in a bid to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon. Earlier today, the Department of Foreign Affairs said the 21 stranded Philippine government officials safely crossed into Jordan from Israel. DFA also said the Philippine government is considering raising the alert levels on Israel and Iran as attacks between the two countries continue.—LDF, GMA Integrated News
Arab Times
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Arab Times
OFW Safety First: Philippines Suspends Deployments To Mideast Hotspots
KUWAIT CITY, June 20: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has encouraged private recruitment agencies (PRAs) to delay the deployment of their processed Filipino workers to conflict-affected countries in the Middle East, ensuring their safety and well-being. The DMW issued Advisory No. 19 s. 2025 reiterating restrictions in the deployment of OFWs to Israel, Iran, Jordan, and Lebanon. Lebanon remains under Alert Level 3, which prohibits deployment of both new hires and returning workers. Israel, meanwhile, is under Alert Level 2, which means that only returning workers with valid contracts are allowed, but currently cannot proceed due to airspace closures amid the ongoing tensions in the region. 'Right now, we're on Alert Level 2 in Israel, which means new hires are prohibited, but pwede ang returning. However, due to the airspace restrictions, it is impossible for them to go, including to those bound for Jordan, because they will just be turned back in case of the closure of the airspace,' said Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac during a press briefing on Thursday. As of June 19, a total of 58 stranded OFWs — including 43 bound for Israel and 15 for Jordan — have been assisted by DMW's Migrant Workers Offices (MWOs) in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for repatriation. The DMW is closely coordinating with the MWOs and the Philippine Embassies to ensure the welfare of workers caught in transit. 'When we speak in a regulatory sense, then they have to comply. Any agency that continues deployment despite the directive will face penalties,' Secretary Cacdac warned. 'And yes, 'yong cost of travel hahabulin namin sila doon kung kami ang gumastos sa pagpapauwi.' The advisory mandates PRAs to: Maintain active communication with employers and foreign partners to verify the location and safety of deployed workers; Conduct regular welfare checks and submit updated reports through the OFW Welfare Monitoring System; Develop contingency plans covering evacuation and emergency repatriation; Shoulder costs of rerouting or rebooking flights for OFWs affected by airspace closures; and Refrain from processing deployments to Jordan and Israel until clearance is issued. DMW also met with PRAs, including the Philippine Association of Manpower Agencies for Jordan (PAMAJOR) and the Foreign Recruitment Agency in Jordan, to explain the current situation and ensure compliance. 'Naipaliwanag natin sa Jordanian employers ang kasalukuyang sitwasyon at limitasyon sa pagpapapunta ng ating mga OFWs at handa silang mag-aantay at tumulong sa lahat nang na-stranded nating mga OFWs,' said DMW Undersecretary Bernard Olalia. The DMW emphasized its commitment to ensuring the protection and security of OFWs, especially in times of crisis, as directed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in coordination with the Department of Foreign Affairs and other agencies.
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Business Standard
09-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
CoC extends Jaiprakash Associates resolution plan deadline to 24 June
The Committee of Creditors (CoC) for Jaiprakash Associates (JAL) has approved an extension for the submission of resolution plans, pushing the deadline to 24 June 2025. The decision was made in response to multiple requests from prospective resolution applicants (PRAs), the company said in a regulatory filing. Previously, under the Invitation for Expression of Interest (IEOI), JAL had set 9 June 2025 as the deadline for PRAs to submit their resolution plans. 'Upon requests received from several PRAs for extension of the current deadline of 9 June 2025 for submission of resolution plans, the members of the Committee of Creditors of the Corporate Debtor have approved with the requisite majority the extension of time for submission of Resolution Plans till 24 June 2025,' the company said. Insolvency proceedings and bidders JAL, the flagship company of the Jaypee Group, was admitted into the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Allahabad Bench, on 3 June 2024 after defaulting on loan repayments. A total of 25 companies have expressed interest in acquiring JAL. The list of prospective resolution applicants includes prominent names such as Adani Enterprises, Vedanta, and Patanjali Ayurveda. Other applicants include Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd, Torrent Power Ltd, GMR Business & Consultancy LLP, Jaypee Infratech, Jindal Power Ltd, Jindal India Power, Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Ltd, Oberoi Realty, and PNC Infratech. Additional bidders are Authum Investment & Infrastructure; Consortium of Winro Commercial (India) and Parakh Advisors; Dickey Asset Management; India Opportunities XII Investments; J C Flowers Asset Reconstruction; Jaithari Thermal Power; Jakson Ltd; Oriental Structural Engineers; Paschim Sagar Properties; Rashmi Metaliks; Sherisha Technologies; Sigma Corporation (India) Ltd; and Winchain Infrastructures. Jaypee insolvency timeline Founded in 1979 by Jaiprakash Gaur, Jaiprakash Associates Limited operates across construction, power, real estate, hospitality, and infrastructure. Its subsidiary, Jaypee Infratech Limited (JIL), developed the Yamuna Expressway and was active in real estate in the National Capital Region before entering CIRP in August 2017 due to loan defaults. After prolonged legal proceedings and a monitoring committee's oversight, the Mumbai-based Suraksha Group emerged as the successful resolution applicant. The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) approved Suraksha's plan on 24 May 2024. In early June 2024, Suraksha took control of JIL, appointed a three-member board, and injected ₹125 crore in equity to revive stalled housing projects. By August 2024, it had invested an additional ₹250 crore and secured a ₹3,000 crore loan to continue work on approximately 20,000 incomplete flats. Suraksha Group's subsidiary now manages JIL under the approved plan, while JAL continues its broader restructuring process.
Filipino Times
26-03-2025
- Politics
- Filipino Times
DMW to strengthen housing guidelines for household service workers
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is set to introduce stricter accommodation guidelines for household service workers (HSWs) deployed by licensed Philippine recruitment agencies (PRAs). DMW Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac revealed that the DMW is considering adopting Singaporean housing standards to address poor living conditions often faced by workers awaiting deployment. During a Senate Committee on Migrant Workers hearing on March 24, 2025, Cacdac emphasized that the new guidelines would mirror Singapore's requirement of at least 3.6 square meters of living space per resident, with rooms housing up to 12 individuals. Additional provisions would include first aid kits, internet access, and a locker for personal belongings, as suggested by Senator Raffy Tulfo. Cacdac also addressed concerns about human trafficking, noting that workers restricted from leaving their accommodation would be presumed victims, and emphasized the importance of nationwide inspections to ensure compliance with housing regulations. Out of 33 accommodation facilities inspected, 27 were delisted for violating standards.
