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Khaleej Times
5 days ago
- Health
- Khaleej Times
Filipina worker dies of cardiac arrest on bus while returning home from Kuwait
Wilma Auza's long journey home to the Philippines ended in tragedy when she passed away on a bus during the final leg of her trip. The 41-year-old overseas Filipino worker (OFW), who had completed her employment contract in Kuwait, died of cardiac arrest while travelling to Dumaguete City on Monday According to initial reports, Auza had endured an exhausting trip involving multiple flights and bus rides. Fellow bus commuters noticed she appeared unwell during the journey and had vomited at one point. She later fell asleep but was unresponsive when the bus reached the terminal. Attempts to wake her failed, and it was discovered she had stopped breathing. Emergency responders arrived at the scene and transferred her body to a rural health unit for medical examination. Authorities are currently investigating the events leading up to her death. The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) extended its condolences to Auza's family and confirmed they are in close communication with them. In a statement, the agency said, "OWWA has already spoken to her family and continues to communicate to extend our heartfelt condolences, support, and financial assistance provided for them under existing programs for the welfare of the families left behind by our OFWs)." OWWA Administrator Patricia Yvonne Caunan clarified that Auza was not a repatriated worker but had returned to the Philippines after completing her contract abroad. "She was returning home at the end of her employment. We are currently gathering more details and will release an update soon," Caunan stated. The OWWA reiterated its commitment to supporting overseas Filipino workers and their families, especially in times of crisis.
GMA Network
5 days ago
- General
- GMA Network
OFW from Kuwait died on the way home to Dumaguete —OWWA
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) on Wednesday confirmed that an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) from Kuwait died while on the way home to Dumaguete. OFW Wilma Auza died of cardiac arrest on Monday as she made her way home on a bus, the OWWA said in a statement. OWWA Administrator Patricia Yvonne "PY" Caunan also said they are getting more information as reports came out that Auza passed by other areas before going to Dumaguete. "We are finding out po kasi di naman po siya repatriated worker. Siya po ay umuwi because of end of contract. We are on the ground. We are going to release an update soon po," she said. (We are finding out because she was not a repatriated worker. She went home [to the Philippines] because of end of contract.) OWWA said that they are now coordinating with her family to provide support and financial assistance. 'Si Ginang Wilma ay hindi lamang isang OFW, kundi isang ina, asawa, at kaibigan na matatag na nagsakripisyo para sa kinabukasan ng kanyang pamilya. Ang kanyang dedikasyon at pagmamahal ay patunay ng tibay at kabayanihan ng ating mga manggagawang Pilipino sa ibang bansa,' read the statement. (Ms. Wilma is not just an OFW but a mother, a wife, and a friend who endured sacrifice for the future of the family. Her dedication and love are proof of the strength and the heroism of our Filipino workers overseas.) 'Sa ganitong panahon ng pagluluksa, kami ay kaisa ng pamilya ni Ginang Wilma sa pag-alala sa kanyang buhay at mga naiambag na sakripisyo para sa kanyang mga mahal sa buhay,' it added. (In these moments of grief, we are one with the family of Ms. Wilma in remembering her life and sacrifice for the sake of her loved ones.) —KG, GMA Integrated News
