The Department of Social Welfare and Development on Sunday said it has provided assistance to the second batch of Filipino repatriates who arrived in the Philippines from Israel on Friday, 20 October.

The second batch, consisting of 18 individuals, was welcomed by Assistant Secretary for Statutory Programs Ada A. Colico, together with other government officials, upon their arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3.

As of Saturday, 21 October, a total of 34 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have been assisted by the DSWD through the provision of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program.

Each repatriated OFW received P10,000 cash aid and food assistance worth P10,000.

"The DSWD will continue to monitor the situation of our fellow Filipinos who arrived from Israel. We will also provide other augmentation support if needed," DSWD Assistant Secretary for Strategic Communications Romel Lopez said.

"We will also endorse them to their respective DSWD Field Offices for possible provision of additional services," Lopez added.

Aside from the DSWD, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) also vowed to provide livelihood, financial support, and job facilitation through its reintegration program.