Manila, Aug. 13 -- The Philippine Embassy in the Netherlands is awaiting the hearing date for the case of 11 Filipino workers who suffered alleged labor exploitation from their Dutch employer in Amsterdam, said the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

In an update, Foreign Affairs spokesperson Angelica Escalano said the government is ready to extend assistance while the 11 stay in a shelter.

"Patuloy pa rin ang pagtulong sa kanila ng embahada sa The Hague sa The Netherlands at kakausapin ulit sila ng mga opisyal ng embahada ngayong linggong ito. Patuloy rin ang ating pakikipag-ugnayan sa Netherlands Labour Authority tungkol sa kaso, especially tungkol sa dates ng hearing (The embassy in The Hague, The Netherlands, is assisting them and ...