Philippine News Agency
DA: Agri officials among trapped PH delegates in Israel, now in Jordan
Twenty-one Philippine government officials, including mayors and four from the Department of Agriculture, were stranded in Israel due to the conflict.
They were in Israel for a study visit on urban agriculture and green cities.
The Israeli government ensured their safety with accommodations, meals, and access to safe facilities.
Seventeen of the officials, including the agriculture officials, have since traveled to Jordan.
They are scheduled to be repatriated by Saturday, flying home via Qatar.
The Department of Agriculture is in daily contact with their officials and is overseeing their safe return.
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