Legal Talk For Workers At Philippine Embassy
By Tony Alabastro

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei's "Workmen's Compensation and Other Legal Matters Affecting OFWs" will be discussed tomorrow in a Basic Orientation Course at the Philippine Embassy.

The Philippine Embassy announced yesterday it has tapped Mr Daljit Singh Sandhu, a noted legal practitioner, to speak on legal matters affecting Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Brunei.

This is a continuation of the fiveSunday Basic Orientation Course, which runs from Ipm to 5pm at the Embassy's Chancery.

Last Sunday, Dr Colin David Reynolds spoke on the common illnesses afflicting OFWs in Brunei Darussalam and how to avoid them.

Filipino workers here have the highest incidence of high blood pressure among the other nationalities, he said.

Hypertension among OFWs is followed by diabetes, tuberculosis, and hepatitis B, said Dr Reynolds, a resident physician at the Riverview Clinic.

Filipino workers should heave their blood pressure taken regularly, he said. Once a person with high blood pressure has started taking medicine, he should take them everyday without fail.

Philippine Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez encourages OFWs to attend the course to upgrade their knowledge and familiarity with the rules and regulations, their rights and privileges and services accorded to them while working in Brunei Darussalam.

OFWs interested, to attend the Orientation Course may call the Philippine Embassy at 223-6981, 223-7052 and 223-7053. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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