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According to some allegations, Emerita Gannaban, a Filipino female worker, died of poisoning, allegedly abused
MANILA, Philippines – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) has announced that an investigation into the death of a Filipino overseas worker (OFW) was being investigated. investigation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
In a statement issued on Sunday, 4 November, the FDFA announced that 44-year-old domestic Emerita Gannaban has died of poisoning at the Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz hospital in Riyadh on 29 October.
According to the FDFA, charges have been laid against the OFW and the department "would take a closer look at his death".
Gannaban, originally from Kalinga Province, was deployed to Saudi Arabia only in June.
The FDFA, quoting Chargé d'Affaires Christopher Patrick Aro, said the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh is awaiting the results of an autopsy carried out in Gannaban.
"The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh is in contact with relatives of Gannaban … as well as with his employer and his recruiters in Manila and Riyadh about the preparations for the repatriation of his remains as soon as the Police authorities will have concluded the investigation into his death, "said the FDFA. – Rappler.com
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