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People walk in Mall of Qatar in Doha, on July 5, 2017. Photo: Reuters/ Naseem Zeitoon

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Qatar weathers the storm

by Jonathan Gorvett March 1, 2018February 18, 2020

Kuwait. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, boulanger.IE

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Ban on labor deployments may be extended to other countries

by Asia Times staff March 1, 2018February 18, 2020

The nimble, mid-sized Long March 11 rocket series will be used for China's first offshore launch. Photo: Sina via SMG

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Beijing to launch rockets offshore, likely in S China Sea

by Asia Times staff March 1, 2018February 18, 2020

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Muhaidib

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Manila urged to probe ‘maid auctions’ in Saudi Arabia

by Asia Times staff March 1, 2018February 18, 2020

A banner of Reylyn Padaoan, who allegedly owes her former employer HK$50,000, was put up on Peak Road in Hong Kong. Photos: Google Maps, iStock

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Maid angry at ex-boss for putting up ‘wanted’ banner

by Asia Times staff March 1, 2018February 18, 2020

China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy soldiers patrol at Woody Island, in the Paracel Archipelago in the South China Sea. Photo: Reuters

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China senses and acts on US weakness in South China Sea

by Robert E. McCoy March 1, 2018March 14, 2018

Kuwait. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Mikael Lindmark

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Maid who was allegedly tortured rescued in Kuwait

by Asia Times staff February 28, 2018February 18, 2020

Breakfast is served all day at Sari Sari Store. Photo: sarisaristorela.com

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Hungry for love: is Los Angeles falling for Filipino food?

by Charley Lanyon February 28, 2018February 18, 2020

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Photo: iStock

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Saudi Arabia ban considered after reports of maid auctions

by Asia Times staff February 28, 2018February 18, 2020

The Duterte government has banned Filipinos from working in Kuwait because of the gross abuse workers such as Demafelis have endured. Photo: iStock

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Maid was ‘unconscious before being stuffed into freezer’

by Asia Times staff February 28, 2018February 18, 2020

US President Donald Trump holds a trilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Manila on November 13, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Jonathan Ernst

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Revived ‘Quad’ alliance eggs on China’s response

by Richard Javad Heydarian February 28, 2018February 18, 2020

Tesco Extra Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia. Photo: Google Maps

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Eight arrested for pepper spray robbery in Selangor

by Asia Times staff February 28, 2018February 18, 2020

Dubai, UAE. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Tim.Reckmann

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Police urge Filipinos to report human trafficking in Dubai

by Asia Times staff February 28, 2018February 18, 2020

Fullerton Heritage Promenade, Singapore. Photo: Google Maps

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Filipino highly praised for 21 years of excellent service

by Asia Times staff February 28, 2018February 18, 2020

Rogelio Padilla (left) and his wife Maricel Agustin (right). Photos via Facebook

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Filipina maid in Kuwait found after contact lost for several years

by Asia Times staff February 28, 2018February 18, 2020

Port of Fujairah, UAE. Photo: Fujairah government

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Filipino seaman dies, 2 injured in boat explosion in UAE

by Asia Times staff February 27, 2018February 18, 2020

Marivic Villarejo was allegedly abused and starved by her employers in Saudia Arabia before she died. The picture on the right reportedly shows her at Riyadh airport shortly before she flew home. Photos: Facebook

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‘Abused, starved’ maid dies 4 days after returning to Cebu

by Grace Dandan February 27, 2018February 18, 2020

Jeanette Plegaria, who had not seen her daughter in 11 years, has died in Kuwait after allegedly being malnourished. Photos: Facebook

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Maid who didn’t see daughter for 11 yrs dies in Kuwait

by Asia Times staff February 27, 2018February 18, 2020

Kuwait. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Maryam

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Maid accuses employer of abuse in Kuwait

by Asia Times staff February 27, 2018February 18, 2020

Happy Valley, Hong Kong. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Baycrest

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Maid hospitalized, given 20 stitches after pricking finger on fish

by Asia Times staff February 27, 2018February 18, 2020

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte wears a hardhat at the country's customs bureau. Photo: AFP/Ted Aljibe

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Does Duterte really care about overseas workers?

by Analiza Liezl Perez-Amurao February 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Taichung branch of the Taiwan High Court. Photo: Google Maps

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Man jailed 3½ yrs for sexually assaulting Filipino caregiver

by Asia Times staff February 26, 2018February 18, 2020

US Department of Justice. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Coolcaesar

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Man jailed 330 years for raping Filipino children

by Asia Times staff February 26, 2018February 18, 2020

A Filipino domestic worker called a taxi to chase after her ward who boarded the wrong bus in Hang Hau, Hong Kong. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Wing1990hk

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Filipino maid chases after girl who boarded the wrong bus

by Asia Times staff February 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Kuwait. Photo: iStock

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Embassy helps distressed maid shown in viral video

by Asia Times staff February 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Rua da Alfandega, Macau. Photo: Google Maps

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Donation boxes set up for ill Filipinos in Macau

by Asia Times staff February 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Myanmar's State Councellor and Foreign Minister Aung San Suu Kyi looks on during the 9th Asean-UN Summit in Manila on November 13, 2017. Photo: AFP/Linus Escandor II

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UN and Myanmar on a collision course

by David Scott Mathieson February 26, 2018February 18, 2020

A Filipino woman was reunited with her one-year-old daughter after they had been separated for three months. Photos: Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs

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Embassy reunites toddler with Filipino mother in Kuwait

by Asia Times staff February 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Sara Duterte (inset) and
the hundreds of Filipino workers who gathered at Chan Meng Kam Theater in Macau. Photo: Facebook, Tapang at Malasakit Alliance for the Philippines

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Duterte’s children visit Filipino workers in Macau, Hong Kong

by Asia Times staff February 26, 2018February 18, 2020

U.S. President Donald Trump boards Air Force One to depart for Vietnam from Beijing Airport in Beijing, China. Photo: Reuters/Jonathan Ernst

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Trump’s ‘hard line’ on China likely just political posturing

by Ken Moak February 26, 2018