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| The evacuees from Lebanon are welcomed at Manila airport by DMW staff |
The first overseas Filipino workers and their families to leave Lebanon arrived in Manila Saturday night.
The evacuees comprised 15 OFWs and children, who decided to flee Lebanon amid intensified fighting between Israeli forces and Iran-backed Hezbollah militia.
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reported
that the OFWs were immediately given assistance, including funds for
reintegration, after they requested for repatriation.
Their return was coordinated with the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration or OWWA.
A day earlier, the DMW appealed to all Filipinos in
Lebanon to leave immediately to avoid getting caught in the crossfire.
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“The Philippine Embassy in Lebanon strongly urges
all Filipino citizens to leave Lebanon immediately while the airport remains
operational. We advise all Filipino nationals to prioritize their safety and
depart the country as soon as possible,” said a statement posted by the DMW on
its Facebook page on Friday.
“If you are unable to leave Lebanon, we strongly
recommend that you evacuate to safer areas outside of Beirut, South Lebanon,
and the Bekaa Valley.”
OWWA in turn
appealed to Filipinos to convince OFWs in Lebanon to return home, stressing
that the safety of the Filipino workers is the utmost priority.
However, migration experts say it might be difficult
for some Filipinos to leave Lebanon as they are undocumented. Those who have
proper documents, on the other hand, hesitate about going home for fear of
losing their jobs.
Those who need help with repatriation are encouraged
to fill out a form through the link below:
https://tinyurl.com/2024Repatriation
They may also contact the following numbers:
For all OFWs (documented or undocumented): +961
79110729
For OFs (dependents with Permanent Resident status,
i.e., wife iqama): +961 70858086
The safety and security of every Filipino citizen is
our top priority. We urge you to act swiftly and follow the above instructions
to ensure your safety.
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