25 Filipinos repatriated from Israel, Lebanon – DMW

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Wednesday reported the safe repatriation of 25 overseas Filipinos from Israel and Lebanon amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. 

In a Facebook post, the DMW said the repatriated Filipinos – composed of 14 caregivers from Israel and 11 household service workers from Lebanon – arrived on April 21 at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City. 

Their return is in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to ensure the safety and welfare of Filipinos affected by the Middle East crisis. 

The overseas Filipinos received initial support from the DMW and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), including financial assistance, temporary shelter, and transport services. 

DMW Assistant Secretary Francis Ron De Guzman urged the repatriated OFWs to avail of the government’s reintegration services to help them start anew.

The reintegration services include livelihood assistance, employment facilitation services, and other programs offered by various government agencies. — JMA, GMA News