Filipinos No Longer Welcome As Domestic Helpers in KSA

I don't know if I'm going to be happy or vexed at this development.  Apparently, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will no longer be hiring domestic helpers from the Philippines and Indonesia because of the breakdown in negotiations regarding labor issues.  The KSA claims that the "manpower from Southeast Asia" were causing a lot of problems, mainly for asking for a $400 monthly minimum wage, a location map of the Saudi's residence, and the opening of a bank account for the salary of the domestic helper.  I can't think of any reason why these are unreasonable demands, considering the KSA is oil-rich.  I'm tempted to say that they just want to be able to get away with their abusive natures and now that we're starting to implement safety nets for our people, they're looking for other people to take advantage of.  Domestic helpers are not animals, and they're entitled to safe working conditions, too.  I'm seriously worried for the Ethiopians now.

On a related note, although the KSA will no longer hire domestic helpers from the Philippines, they will still hire skilled labor such as welders, masons, carpenters, drivers, etc.  Hopefully, our OFWs will not be disheartened by this development.  I have to say though, props to our government for bringing those demands to the negotiation table.  We have to protect our people, and this is a step in the right direction.

Thinking about it now, after I've let out my initial frustrations, I think I'm more happy than angry that the KSA will no longer hire Filipino house help.  Honestly, they never had it so good, and they don't deserve it, as far as I'm concerned.  If they're not willing to ensure our people's financial and personal safety, then they have no right to our hard-working countrymen.  They can roll around in their oil for all I care, I'd rather ride a carabao or a horse if worse comes to worst.  Sorry, I know I'm not objective as far as this is concerned.  It's just that I never had a lot of respect for people who take advantage or hurt those who are weaker or can't fight back.  They're worse than animals in my opinion.  So, as far as I'm concerned, good riddance Saudis.

Jon