Labor bodies in the Philippines have asked the Saudi Ministry of Labor to draft a mechanism to provide assistance to Filipino domestic workers around the clock.

It also recommended that Saudi authorities facilitate the opening of bank accounts by employers to deposit the salaries of domestic labors into, as stated in their work contracts.

These recommendations were stated in details of the recruitment agreement recently signed between Saudi Arabia and the Philippines.

The deal also stipulated that the Labor Ministry should maintain the lawful rights of laborers in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.

In addition, it emphasized the all-encompassing nature of the work contract provisions should contain the obligations and rights of the two sides of the contract.

According to the agreement, the Labor Ministry should facilitate the settlement of labor disputes that are being considered by the bodies of jurisdiction, as well as facilitating the issuance of exit visas in cases of emergencies, or when the work contract is expired.

The agreement explained that a joint committee consisting of senior official representatives of the two countries will be formed to conduct periodical reviews to assess and supervise the application of the signed agreement.





The agreement will enter into force when both sides ensure that the necessary statutory procedures are completed. A period of five years, which will automatically be renewed, was defined within the enforcement of the agreement, unless one of the two sides show its desire to terminate the agreement two months ahead of its expiry.