Department of Foreign Affairs(DFA)

Dear Admin,

Greetings!

I would like to ask for the number of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) who are working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the period as of  December 31, 2020 and June 30, 2021. 

In addition, can you include in the data the below classifications:
 >Gender (Male / Female), 
>Location or the region (Eastern Region, Central Region, Western, Northern Borders, etc.)
>Type of Work (i.e. Domestic Helper, Skilled Worker, etc)

Hoping for your favorable response.

Thanks.

Best Regards,

Gerson B. Gringco, CPA

December 7, 2021

Dear Gerson,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Dec 06, 2021 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for Number of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) in KSA.

Response to your request

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance this Office does not have the information you have requested. However, you may wish to contact the Department of Labor and Employment, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration, Philippine Overseas Labor Office, and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration or resubmit your request addressed to the correct agency on the eFOI portal.

For further assistance you may review the FAQ section of the eFOI site: https://pcoomaster11222017130000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/help.

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to [email protected]. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request.

Thank you.

Respectfully,
FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer