More than 10,000 overseas Filipino workers, dependents, and stranded Filipinos have safely returned to the country as the government continues repatriation efforts amid tensions in the Middle East.
According to the Department of Migrant Workers, a total of 10,143 Filipinos had been repatriated as of May 30 through the coordinated efforts of the DMW, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, Department of Foreign Affairs, and other government agencies.
The figure includes 7,999 overseas Filipino workers, 1,782 dependents, and 362 stranded Filipinos.
The government said the repatriation program forms part of ongoing efforts under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to ensure the safety and welfare of Filipinos affected by the regional crisis.
Authorities also reported that 34,690 OFWs and family members have received financial assistance and other forms of immediate aid to help them recover and restart their lives after returning home.
Based on the latest government data, assistance provided includes 23,731 food aid interventions, 7,697 transport assistance services, 2,502 shelter assistance interventions, and 2,460 medical assistance services.
In total, the DMW and OWWA said they have delivered 71,080 onsite services to affected OFWs and their families.
The agencies said welfare, reintegration, and livelihood programs are also being strengthened to ensure returning workers receive continued support after repatriation.
The government maintained that efforts remain focused on ensuring that no Filipino worker affected by the Middle East situation is left without assistance as repatriation and support operations continue.
