5th batch of Filipino repatriates from Israel arrives in Manila

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reported the safe return of a new batch of Filipinos from Israel as tensions in the Middle East persist.

In a statement on Saturday, the DMW said that 25 Filipinos landed at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 at around 9 p.m.

The group included 24 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and one child.

TINGNAN: Dumating na sa bansa ang 25 Pilipino na inilikas mula sa Israel sakay ng Oman Air na lumapag sa Terminal 1 ng Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) ganap na 9 PM ngayong Sabado, March 21, 2026.
Ang mga nakauwi ang ika-apat na batch ng mga apektadong overseas Filipino… pic.twitter.com/CWhLoK54As

— GMA Integrated News (@gmanews) March 21, 2026

This marks the fourth batch of repatriates to cross the Taba border in Egypt and the fifth group repatriated from Israel.

DMW said the repatriates received immediate financial and medical assistance from the agency and the Overseas Workers’ Welfare Administration (OWWA).

They were also provided with transportation and accommodation support as they return to their respective homes across the country.—MCG, GMA Integrated News