Social media rescue

4. Filipino maid saved from abusive employer, thanks to Facebook

The Philippines said Friday, April 10, it rescued a Filipina maid from her employer in Bahrain after she posted a desperate cry for help on her Facebook page.

Staff at the Philippine embassy were alerted to the plight of Abby Luna, who claims she was raped and beaten by her employer’s son, after she posted the video on her Facebook page on Thursday morning, April 9. The video attracted about 78,000 shares and 19,000 likes.

“The rescue was prompted by the video message… She is now under the care of our embassy,” foreign ministry spokesman Charles Jose told Agence France-Presse.

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