MANILA, Philippines — President Duterte is meeting with Saudi Arabia’s interior minister today as the Philippine government calls for better working conditions for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif will call on Duterte at Malacañang, where they are expected to talk about the relationship between Manila and Riyadh. The Saudi Arabian prince’s visit came as the Duterte administration is taking steps to promote the welfare of OFWs, whose dollar remittances are keeping the Philippine economy afloat. Prince Abdulaziz will end his official visit with a merienda cena or late afternoon snack to be hosted by Duterte. Duterte has instructed the foreign affairs department to secure a commitment from Kuwaiti officials that they would protect Filipinos working in their country.

Source: Philippine Star March 18, 2018 16:00 UTC