61 OFWs from Riyadh return home

Sixty-one overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia have returned safely to the Philippines Sunday night, 8 November.

The repatriation was made possible through the joint assistance of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), and the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh.

They are among the OFWs affected by flight cancellations and suspensions due to the tension and unrest in the Middle East.

Through the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Riyadh, in partnership with OWWA and the Philippine Embassy, affected OFWs were provided with repatriation assistance in order to return to the country.

This is in line with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to ensure the safety and well-being of OFWs affected by the situation in the Middle East.

In total, 804 individuals have been repatriated, including 787 OFWs and 17 dependents.