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A life saved: Gratitude to DMW and OWWA for rescuing Nurse April
Manila Bulletin
|December 8, 2025
In the span of just four days, a young Filipino nurse's dream of working abroad turned into a nightmare of involuntary servitude.
Yet, through the swift and compassionate intervention of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), Nurse April Salvosa Andrade was rescued from abuse in Turkiye and brought safely home. Her story is a testament to the resilience of our overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and the unwavering commitment of our government to protect them.
A dream turned nightmare
April sought direct employment through an agency, believing she had secured a nursing job to care for a newborn baby in Turkiye. The contract promised her $1,500 per month—a fair wage for her skills and dedication. But upon arrival, her employer cruelly downgraded her role from nurse to household help, slashing her pay to $1,000 and stripping her of dignity.
Her rescue also highlights the strength of our institutions when they act with urgency and compassion.
This story is from the December 8, 2025 edition of Manila Bulletin.
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