DFA accounts for 181 Filipinos in Ukraine, 6 repatriated

Updated Fri, February 25, 2022 at 11:42 PM Published Wed, February 23, 2022 at 12:44 PM

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has accounted for 181 Filipinos in Ukraine, with six already repatriated to the Philippines.

Currently, 37 Filipinos are being transported by land to the Polish border for eventual repatriation, as Ukraine's airports are closed.

Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. traveled to the Ukrainian border to ensure the safety of Filipinos and oversee repatriation efforts.

The Department of National Defense (DND) is ready to assist the DFA in the repatriation of Filipinos from Ukraine if called upon.

The DFA has assured Filipinos in Ukraine to contact the Philippine Embassy and honorary consulates for assistance, which may include repatriation, care packages, or financial aid.

Poland has agreed to visa-free entry for Filipinos leaving Ukraine, and the Philippine Embassy in Warsaw is coordinating their safe exit.

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