2 OFWs in Iran from Central Visayas seek repatriation

Two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Iran from Central Visayas sought assistance from the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to be repatriated because of the impact of the Israel-Iran tension.

The OFWs are from Cebu and Siquijor.

Siquijor is still under the jurisdiction of OWWA 7 since the agency has no regional office yet in the newly created Negros Island Region (NIR).

It was learned from Christina Marie Vistal, officer from OWWA, that the families of the two OFWs filed the repatriation request.

While OWWA is glad of the reported ceasefire, it informs the public that Alert Level 3 has not been lifted yet, which means that no OFW will be allowed to leave the Philippines to work in countries affected by the conflict. 

It was learned that on June 24, 2025, at least 35 OFWs from Israel were repatriated, but none of them are from Central Visayas.

The repatriated OFWs already received financial assistance from OWWA and from the Department of Migrant Workers. —GMA Regional TV