Manila Bulletin
DMW says 248 OFWs coming home from war-torn Lebanon soon
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced that 248 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are scheduled for repatriation from Lebanon due to escalating hostilities.
Most of these OFWs are awaiting clearance from Lebanese immigration before they can travel.
DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac assured President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. that all OFWs requesting repatriation are being assisted with sheltering and safe passage.
The President has instructed the DMW to continue protecting OFWs in Lebanon and ensure their reintegration through employment and job market assistance.
A previous flight on October 26 repatriated 290 overseas Filipinos from Lebanon.
Since October 2023, a total of 935 OFWs and 47 dependents have been repatriated from Lebanon through the collaborative efforts of the DMW, OWWA, and DFA.
The largest repatriation group consisted of 233 OFWs and 13 dependents who returned on October 26.
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