Amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, more Filipinos are returning home as part of urgent evacuation efforts. A total of 363 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families have arrived in the Philippines under government-led repatriation.
Authorities deployed special flights and coordinated assistance upon arrival. Support includes transportation, temporary shelter, financial aid, and medical checks.
The largest group, composed of 328 OFWs and dependents, arrived early morning at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3. They traveled on a special Kuwait Airways flight arranged as part of the response.
Government personnel from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) received them. Assistance was provided immediately after arrival.
Shortly after, another group of 35 OFWs from Dubai and Lebanon landed at the same terminal. Among them were workers and family members, including dependents.
These arrivals followed an earlier batch of 125 OFWs from Dubai who returned the previous night. Repatriation efforts continue in multiple phases.
Alongside returning workers, authorities also received the remains of 20 OFWs from Kuwait. Officials and religious representatives conducted arrival rites before the remains were turned over to families.
Government agencies facilitated the process to ensure proper handling and support.
Meanwhile, evacuation efforts extend beyond arrivals in Manila. At least 22 Filipinos, including minors, were assisted out of Israel through the Taba Border Crossing into Egypt. From there, they coordinated with embassy teams and continued travel through Oman before returning to the Philippines.
“Sa kabuuan, 191 na Pilipinong caregivers, hotel workers, mga menor de edad, turista, pilgrims, at mga estudyante ang natulungan ng Embahadang makalabas ng Israel,” Philippine Embassy in Israel, reporting total Filipinos assisted in exiting the country.
