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Gov’t ensures OFW repatriation from Israel despite easing tension
The Philippine government is continuing its repatriation of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from Israel, even as crisis alert levels have been lowered due to easing tensions.
Eight Filipino caregivers, the latest group under the government's repatriation program, arrived safely at NAIA Terminal 1 on Thursday evening, July 3, 2025.
This marks the 38th batch of OFWs repatriated from Israel, and the second since the recent Israel-Iran conflict.
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) are providing support to the returning OFWs.
DMW Officer-in-Charge and Undersecretary Dominique Rubia-Tutay assured the repatriates of the government's commitment to their safety and well-being, as instructed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac.
Over 373 OFWs have contacted OWWA expressing their intention to return home since tensions escalated, though only 26 have finalized their repatriation.
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A total of 25 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), mostly caregivers, were repatriated from Israel on Sunday evening, July 6, joining others who returned earlier amid Mideast tensions.
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