The family of a Filipino overseas worker who died in Qatar is demanding a thorough investigation into her death and questioning why they were not notified until 18 days after she died.
Rosyl Cauba, a resident of Danao town in Bohol, died Nov. 27, 2025 after what authorities described as an accidental fall down a flight of stairs.
But her family in Bohol said they were not formally informed of her death until Dec. 15, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding her death and the delay in notification.
The case has spawned widespread calls for justice among the Filipino community both in the Philippines and abroad, with discussions taking place in online forums and local radio programs.
Many are questioning whether suspicious circumstances or employer negligence played a role in her death.
Cauba’s partner, Romulo Torremocha Jr., expressed his anguish and frustration in a Facebook post, saying he felt deep regret for allowing her to work overseas.
“I regret permitting Cauba to work in Qatar,” Torremocha wrote, describing his emotional turmoil over her death.
The couple had been planning their future together.
Cauba was scheduled to return to the Philippines on Jan. 21, 2026, when her employment contract was set to expire.
Torremocha said they had made plans to build a home, raise livestock and hold a wedding ceremony upon her return.
Danao Mayor Maria Celeste Cepedoza-Lerion confirmed that the local government has been actively coordinating with Cauba’s family since learning of her death.
The mayor said officials are working through multiple channels to support the family and ensure a proper investigation takes place.
The town’s Public Employment Service Office is assisting Cauba’s sibling, who works in Saudi Arabia, in making arrangements to travel to Qatar to visit the remains and participate in the investigation.
A second autopsy has been scheduled on Cauba’s body to determine the actual cause of death and verify the initial findings that attributed her death to an accidental fall.
“The local government unit will find ways to extend help to Cauba’s family and to bring justice to the victim’s death,” Lerion said.
PESO-Danao has also coordinated with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration and Cauba’s recruitment agency to expedite both the investigation into the cause of death and the repatriation of her remains to the Philippines.
The local government is providing financial assistance to the grieving family, along with legal aid to help them navigate the complex process of seeking justice about their loved one’s death abroad.