Philippines temporarily bars deployment of workers to Thailand
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Manila - The Philippines on Monday temporarily barred the deployment of Filipino workers to some parts of Thailand amid a state of emergency following weeks of anti-government protests.
The measure would affect newly hired workers going to Bangkok, Nonthaburi province, Lad Lum Kaew district in Pathumthani province and Bang Phli district in Samut Prakan province.
Labour Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz said the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration issued the temporary suspension due to the declaration of a 60-day state of emergency in Bangkok and surrounding areas.
"We strongly advise our overseas Filipino workers in Thailand to be vigilant and avoid going out as much as possible, especially if they have nothing important to do outside," she said.
The Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs earlier urged its citizens in Thailand to restrict their movement and prepare forpossible evacuation.
There are about 22,000 Filipinos working and living in Thailand.
DPA
