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FL visits distressed OFWs in Riyadh shelters

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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.

- By ARGYLL CYRUS GEDUCOS

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.

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