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8 more OFWs in Lebanon return to PH; total repatriated now at 450
8 more OFWs in Lebanon return to PH; total repatriated now at 450
MANILA – Eight more overseas Filipino workers from Lebanon returned to the Philippines on Sunday afternoon.
MANILA – Eight more overseas Filipino workers from Lebanon returned to the Philippines on Sunday afternoon.
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said the OFW returnees arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1.
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said the OFW returnees arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1.
The recent batch brings the total number of repatriated OFWs to 450 and dependents to 28 since October 2023. During this time, the Philippines raised Alert Level 3 in Lebanon, paving the way for voluntary repatriation.
The recent batch brings the total number of repatriated OFWs to 450 and dependents to 28 since October 2023. During this time, the Philippines raised Alert Level 3 in Lebanon, paving the way for voluntary repatriation.
OFWs from Lebanon arrive at NAIA Terminal 1 on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Handout/Department of Migrant WorkersIt was also in October 2023 when tensions flared between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas.
OFWs from Lebanon arrive at NAIA Terminal 1 on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Handout/Department of Migrant WorkersIt was also in October 2023 when tensions flared between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas.Upon their return, the OFWs will receive ₱75,000 from the DMW AKSYON Fund, ₱75,000 from the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), and livelihood assistance worth ₱20,000 from the Department of Social Welfare and Development.
Upon their return, the OFWs will receive ₱75,000 from the DMW AKSYON Fund, ₱75,000 from the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), and livelihood assistance worth ₱20,000 from the Department of Social Welfare and Development.
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Amid worsening conflict between Israel and Iran-backed group Hezbollah, the Philippine government continues to urge Filipinos to avail of repatriation.
Amid worsening conflict between Israel and Iran-backed group Hezbollah, the Philippine government continues to urge Filipinos to avail of repatriation.
The Presidential Communications Office on Saturday said 37 more OFWs will be arriving from Istanbul, Turkiye on Monday evening.
The Presidential Communications Office on Saturday said 37 more OFWs will be arriving from Istanbul, Turkiye on Monday evening.
According to the DMW, at least 571 Filipinos have sought voluntary repatriation.
According to the DMW, at least 571 Filipinos have sought voluntary repatriation.
A total of 178 are currently staying in three government shelters in the capital of Beirut.
A total of 178 are currently staying in three government shelters in the capital of Beirut.
The DMW said there are an estimated 11,000 Filipinos residing in Lebanon.
The DMW said there are an estimated 11,000 Filipinos residing in Lebanon.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the evacuation of Filipinos in Lebanon "by all means necessary" but did not call for mandatory repatriation.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the evacuation of Filipinos in Lebanon "by all means necessary" but did not call for mandatory repatriation.
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