'Be prudent in posting OFW requests for help on social media'

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Posted at 07/23/2013 2:58 PM | Updated as of 07/23/2013 2:58 PM

MANILA - Filipinos using the power of social media to disseminate information, especially requests for assistance, are urged to be cautious of what they post online.
"The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh requests the public to be prudent about various postings on social media requesting for assistance for Filipinos. Some of the postings are old and recycled. Others use telephone numbers not belonging to person," the embassy advisory stated.
The post likewise urged community members from taking action on their own without the knowledge or assistance of local authorities.
"In all cases, and if prior verification was possible, the best recourse is to send an email torype@riyadhpe.com with the information and details so that the Embassy could verify the required assistance. Sharing such postings on the Internet and social medial may not reach the Embassy or POLO," it stated.
The embassy said it received an email regarding OFW Gina Madamba Pastor whose picture, contact number and request for assistance had been posted on a social network site for several months.
"On 25 May 2013, the embassy called the contact number of OFW Gina Pastor in Qatif and was able to talk to the wife of employer who conveyed to the Embassy that Ms. Pastor has obtained a final exit visa and would leave the Kingdom on 29 May 2013," said the embassy.
Another email of the same post was again received by the embassy on July 6 and 21. The embassy reconfirmed with Madame Ali that Pastor left the Kingdom months ago.
"The Embassy requests all those who post or send the Embassy emails with such postings to verify the status of the individuals prior to sharing or sending the email," the embassy said.

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