DMW: 36 OFWs return home from Middle East, over 5K since March

DMW repatriates 7,674 OFWs

A total of 7,674 overseas Filipino workers have so far been repatriated amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Department of Migrant Workers reported yesterday.

Philippines says 7,674 workers, dependents back since West Asia conflict erupted

MANILA, April 25 — Philippines Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) today said 7,674 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and dependents have returned home since the West Asia crisis broke out nearly two months ago.Of this number, a total of 7,051 were repatriated through government funding, including 5,669 OFWs and 1,382 dependents, Philippine news agency (PNA) reported.In a statement, the agency said the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos…

DMW: 36 OFWs return home from Middle East, over 5K since March

MANILA, Philippines — Amid the ongoing war in the Middle East, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Saturday said that 36 overseas Filipino workers and two dependents arrived in two separate flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.The Filipinos were assisted by representatives of the DMW and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and were given financial assistance, transport services and temporary accommodation.According to t…