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FL visits distressed OFWs in Riyadh shelters
Manila Bulletin
|July 21 2025
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos shared emotional moments from her working visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after meeting Filipino mothers and distressed women staying in shelters.
In a series of Instagram posts, the First Lady said she was deeply touched by the resilience and sacrifices of the women she met at Bahay Kalinga, a government-run shelter for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), and at a female shelter in Riyadh.
She emphasized that Filipinos working overseas, especially those in difficult situations, must feel the care and support of their home country.
This story is from the July 21 2025 edition of Manila Bulletin.
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