THE Philippine Red Cross will now include abused Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the list of people that it will rescue.

The Red Cross on Tuesday unveiled its program that seeks to rescue Filipina maids from their abusive employers. Its Chairman, Richard Gordon, said his group is setting up a 14-seater call center in Manila where household service workers, particularly those working in the Middle East, can call when they need help.

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