A rape victim who decides to file a case against the rapist shall immediately report the incident to police authorities. The victim shall be able to present sufficient evidence during the investigation at police station or at the prosecution and investigation department for authorities to determine the filing of the case
As general advice:
- All Filipino nationals are advised to keep a file of all their important documents and the contact numbers of the Philippine embassy/consulate, OWWA and POLO. All Filipino nationals especially the female, are further advised to avoid entertaining, talking to or going with strangers, attending gatherings which are prohibited, to be respectful of islam and the culture in the kingdom (like for female: wearing of the appropriate dress to cover the body and face when in public faces as dictated by the rules of islam), and to abide by the laws of the saudi government at all times.
- All overseas filipino workers are advised to lodge their complaints against their employers at the saudi labor court or through owwa or polo if it is necessary, and are discouraged as well to run away from their sponsors if problems arise unless the situation warrants.