370 Filipinos assisted, 286 repatriated amid Ukraine war

Updated Tue, March 15, 2022 at 9:03 PM Published Sun, March 13, 2022 at 10:42 PM

A total of 370 Filipinos have been assisted by the Philippine government amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with 286 repatriated as of March 15.

The latest group to arrive consisted of 54 seafarers from four different vessels, bringing the total number of sea-based repatriates to 286.

The DFA is monitoring 23 ships manned by Filipinos, including two vessels, Yasa Jupiter and MV Namura Queen, that were hit by shelling in the Black Sea, injuring one Filipino.

Efforts are underway to evacuate or repatriate another 97 seafarers who remain in Ukraine.

The Philippines is ready to welcome refugees, with its embassies tasked to receive them and start the process for acceptance by the Department of Justice.

Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. stated that the country is known for taking in refugees.

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