OWWA vows to help kin of OFWs killed in Kuwait

By Aric John Sy Cua

Jun 19, 2024 12:14 am

FAMILIES of overseas Filipino workers who died in a recent fire in Kuwait will receive benefits from the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), the agency said.

OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio told reporters on Monday that the families of Jesus Lopez, Edwin Petilla and Jeffrey Catubay would each receive P220,000 in bereavement benefits.

Before the remains of the three (3) victims of the fire in Mangaf, Kuwait last June 13, 2024 arrived, Admin Arnell Ignacio intensely talked to their families.. Photo from OWWA Overseas Workers Welfare Administration FB page

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