Former Whangārei Coin Saver Owner Faces Blackmail and Exploitation Charges

Osh Enterprises owner Patel is on trial facing allegations that he underpaid workers by more than $1 million and subjected them to exploitative living and working conditions over a seven-year period. According to the Crown, the employer allegedly utilized the promise of residency to keep staff in 100-hour work weeks, while also using secret CCTV … Read more

National Migrant Workers’ Day: Honoring the Filipino Bayani

As the Philippines marks the 31st National Migrant Workers’ Day, the government has intensified efforts to protect overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) following recent Middle East conflict. Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac activated emergency response mechanisms to assist thousands of Filipinos affected by missile attacks, drone strikes, and flight disruptions across the … Read more