I heard on the news about the 150 Filipinos detained in Kuwait for years who were granted permission to fly back to the Philippines even with incomplete papers - particularly a passport. (truly, there are instances when you loose these things - the most important stuff you should have abroad.) This is very good news, and truly humanitarian. Those people suffered in a way due to the situation and for so long asked and begged for this day. But I don't know clearly why this happened now. Is it because of the changed for laws in Kuwait? Previously, the Kuwait government is pushing those illegal expatriate out in all desperate measures. Or is it our government program? (i guess i didn't took the news 100%). I hope these programs continue, for the sake of those who really need it most.
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