Ongoing Visa Suspension
With Kuwait’s ongoing visa ban on Filipinos, the Philippine government has been striving to find a resolution. Since May 10, Kuwait has suspended all types of visas, including tourist, employment, and business visas, for Filipinos, impacting a considerable number of workers and travellers.
Reasons Behind the Ban
Kuwait claims that the ban is a response to the Philippine government’s alleged violations of bilateral agreements. These violations reportedly include forcing Kuwaiti employment offices to recall Filipino housemaids and workers from the homes of Kuwaiti citizens, as well as urging the offices to locate escapees from Kuwaiti employers.
Philippine Response to the Ban
In light of this challenging situation, Philippine President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr has addressed the issue, outlining the government’s next steps. Contrary to suggestions of implementing a “total deployment ban” in response to the visa suspension, Marcos Jr has affirmed his team’s commitment to continuing negotiations with Kuwait to find a resolution.
News Summary:
- Kuwait has an ongoing visa ban on Filipinos, which includes tourist, employment, and business visas.
- The ban was imposed in response to alleged violations of bilateral agreements by the Philippine government, such as forcing the recall of Filipino workers from Kuwaiti homes.
- Philippine President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr has dismissed suggestions of a “total deployment ban” in response and plans to continue negotiations with Kuwait to improve the situation.
