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OFWs reminded to respect local laws Filipinas in Saudi
(philstar.com) – October 30, 2018 – 11:27 am
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday reminded Filipino workers abroad to respect the laws and traditions of their host countries.
The Filipinas in Saudi Arabia for attending a Halloween party in the Gulf state.
"In its report to the DFA Home Office in Manila, the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh said the 17 Filipinas are being held at the Nisa Al Jail in the capital," spokesperson DFA Elmer Cato said.
The 17 Filipinas were taken into consideration by Saudi Arabia when they traveled to Riyadh where the party was held.
The raid takes place after neighbors complained loud noise from the party.
Initial information from the Philippine Embassy indicates that the organizers of the Halloween party have been for a party without a permit and for disturbing the neighborhood.
"Saudi laws strictly prohibit unattached males and females from being seen together in public," the DFA added.
According to Ambassador Adnan Alonto, it was not immediately clear which charges were filed against the 17 Filipinas.
The Philippine Embassy in Saudi Arabia has been requesting access to the Filipinas since their arrest last Friday.
The embassy has issued an advisory reminding Filipinos on Saudi Arabia to be aware of local sensitivities following the incident. – Patricia Lourdes Viray
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