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Number of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) in KSA

Requested from DFA by G. Gringco at 03:07 AM on Dec 06, 2021.
Purpose: Academic Research (MBA)
Date of Coverage: 12/31/2020 - 06/30/2021
Tracking no: #DFA-272098664949

Gringco 03:07 AM, Dec 06, 2021 

Dear Admin,

Greetings!

I would like to ask for the number of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) who are working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the period as of  December 31, 2020 and June 30, 2021. 

In addition, can you include in the data the below classifications:
 >Gender (Male / Female), 
>Location or the region (Eastern Region, Central Region, Western, Northern Borders, etc.)
>Type of Work (i.e. Domestic Helper, Skilled Worker, etc)

Hoping for your favorable response.

Thanks.

Best Regards,

Gerson B. Gringco, CPA


December 7, 2021

Dear Gerson,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Dec 06, 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for Number of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) in KSA.

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office does not have the information you have requested. However, you may wish to contact the Department of Labor and Employment, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration, Philippine Overseas Labor Office, and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration or resubmit your request addressed to the correct agency on the eFOI portal.

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Respectfully,
FOI Receiving Officer
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