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Remains of 88 OFWs arriving in Manila from Saudi Arabia on Sunday
The remains of 88 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from Saudi Arabia are scheduled to arrive in Manila on Sunday, July 19.
Of the 88 deceased, 45 succumbed to COVID-19 and 43 died due to other causes.
The bodies originated from Al Khobar, Jeddah, and Riyadh.
This arrival brings the total number of OFW remains repatriated from Saudi Arabia to 159.
Previously, 7 OFWs' remains were flown back to the Visayas and Mindanao.
The Philippine government missed an earlier July 4 deadline for repatriation due to documentary delays.
Ambassador Adnan Alonto reported in June that 353 OFW remains were awaiting disposition in Saudi Arabia.
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