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Friday 3 September 2004 (18 Rajab 1425)

Former OFW Leader Gunned Down

JEDDAH, 2 September 2004 — A former community leader in the Kingdom was shot dead yesterday in his Philippine hometown north of Manila, and his family said that the killing may have something to do... Full Story


I’m Not Clueless, Embattled Philippine Ambassador Assures Community

RIYADH, 2 September 2004 — Ambassador Bahnarim Guinomla has said the charges that he was “inutile” and “clueless” in the case of distressed Filipinos in the Kingdom were not only unfair but also insulting. “It... Full Story


Abused Filipino Maid Won’t Enjoy Fruits of Case She Fought and Won

RIYADH, 1 Sept. 2004 — Another expat, a Filipino migrant worker, died in this city two weeks ago. This time the fatality did not succumb to a bullet fired from a sniper’s rifle, nor was she a hostage... Full Story




New Asian School Opens in Riyadh

RIYADH, 30 August 2004 — A new school — Al-Iqbal International School (AIIS) — which will cater primarily for Asian students has opened in Riyadh. The school will follow British, American and... Full Story


Civic Group, Filipino Schools and Cargo Forwarder Team Up for Philippine Calamity Victims

JEDDAH, 30 August 2004 — In another show of the bayanihan spirit that Filipinos are known for, a civic organization, a cargo forwarder, and two Filipino schools in Jeddah have teamed up to send... Full Story


Kasapi All Set to Relaunch Kapihan Forum in Jeddah

JEDDAH, 30 August 2004 — The Kasapi Congress, a coalition of Filipino associations in Jeddah, will be relaunching its Kapihan on Sept. 17 to provide the community a forum to discuss matters concerning... Full Story


Osmania Old Boys to Hold Cultural Fete

RIYADH, 29 August 2004 — The alumni of Osmania University, a premier institution in the south Indian city of Hyderabad, plans to hold a colorful cultural program on Sept. 3 as part of the Indian Independence... Full Story


Tell Us the Real Score, OFW Leaders Ask Embassy

RIYADH, 29 August 2004 — A group has asked the Philippine Embassy to shed light on the reported deaths or beating of Filipino maids and other workers to give other members of the community a peace... Full Story


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