Filipino helper tied to tree by Saudi employers, allegedly punished for leaving furniture out in sun

The plight of a Filipino helper called Lovely Acosta Baruelo has gone viral after Facebook photos showed her tied to a tree.

Punishment for leaving out furniture in Sunlight

Baruelo had reportedly been working as a helper for a family in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for months.

According to photographs shared by one Amer Navodlom in May 2019, Baruelo was photographed with her wrists and legs tied to a tree in her employer’s garden:

Photo through FB/Amer Navodlom
Photo through FB/Amer Navodlom

According to The Daily Mail, Baruelo had allegedly left a bit of expensive furniture out, angering her employers who were worried that it would fade in sunlight.

Her employers tied her to the tree to show of staying out under sunlight, her effects.

A woman claiming to be Baruelo’s colleague allegedly added that they would be hurt by their company for committing mistakes.

The incident was reported to the Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs on May 9, and Baruelo was repatriated on the same day.

Baruelo is currently in Manila, where she has since expressed gratitude for being rescued:

“Thank you so much. I want to also request help for the other Filipinos left there. They are the ones who helped me and uploaded my images. I am afraid for their security. I hope they get too. ”

This is the Facebook post:

Best photo via FB/Amer Navodlom

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