BREAKING: Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III has ordered a temporary ban on OFW deployment to Saudi Arabia, the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah says. cnn.ph 
The ban came even as reports emerged about the alleged refusal of foreign employers and agencies to pay the expenses for health and safety protocols as well as insurance coverage for OFWs. bit.ly/2R31Zbw
In a statement, Philippine Airlines said 282 OFW passengers were not allowed to board the Manila-Riyadh flight this morning. | @lisbetesmael
@lisbetesmael The airline said it did not receive any official directive from the PH government.
"This is a force majeure situation - meaning beyond the control of (passengers). This means they can rebook for free once situation allows," PAL spokesperson Cielo Villaluna said. | @lisbetesmael
"This is a force majeure situation - meaning beyond the control of (passengers). This means they can rebook for free once situation allows," PAL spokesperson Cielo Villaluna said. | @lisbetesmael
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