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Ilang OFW na namatay sa KSA, 'di alam ng kanilang mga kaanak kung ano ang nangyari sa kanilang mga labi
Philippine Ambassador Adnan Alonto reported that 353 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) have died in Saudi Arabia, with 107 succumbing to COVID-19.
The remaining 246 OFWs died from other illnesses or were victims of crimes, although some families are unaware of the specific cause of death or whereabouts of the remains of their loved ones.
OFWs who died from COVID-19-related illnesses will be buried in Saudi Arabia, as cremation is not permitted there.
Only the remains of OFWs who did not die from COVID-19 can be repatriated to the Philippines.
Travel and flight restrictions, coupled with the hot weather, have caused delays in the repatriation of OFW remains.
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