DMW coordinating with HK police in search for missing OFWs

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said that they are coordinating with local authorities in Hong Kong to help in the search for the two missing Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).

According to a statement on Wednesday, DMW said they are in talks with the Philippine Consulate General, Hong Kong Police Force, and the Hong Kong Immigration Department for ongoing investigations and the active search for Imee Mahilum Pabuaya, 23, and Aleli Perez Tibay, 33.

They also shared they are on standby for possible legal, medical, emergency or financial support for the missing OFWs’ families.

“Patuloy ang aming pakikipag-ugnayan sa mga lokal na awtoridad upang matiyak ang kanilang kaligtasan at agarang pagkakatagpo sa kanila,” the statement read.

(We continue to coordinate with the local authorities to ensure their safety and to locate them immediately.)

The agency called on the public for any possible information that may locate the two individuals.

“Sa gitna ng pangambang ito, pinanghahawakan natin ang pag-asa. Hindi kayo nag-iisa. Kaisa ninyo ang buong DMW, pamahalaan, at sambayanang Pilipino sa panalangin at pagkilos para sa ligtas na pagbabalik nina Imee at Aleli,” the statement added.

(Amid these worries, we are holding on to hope. You are not alone. The DMW, the government, and the Filipino public are with you in prayer and action for the safe return of Imee and Aleli.)

According to previous information, Pabuaya and Tibay were last seen at Tsuen Wan District on October 4. —VAL, GMA Integrated News