Manila Bulletin
Filipinos in Myanmar may request for repatriation after quake—DFA
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) anticipates repatriation requests from Filipinos impacted by the magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar.
DFA Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega stated that some Filipinos have lost their jobs as a consequence of the earthquake.
The Philippine Embassy in Myanmar is currently investigating the situation to address any repatriation requests.
De Vega also mentioned that four Filipinos are unaccounted for in Mandalay after being in a building that collapsed.
Similar to the assistance provided to Filipinos in Turkiye in 2023, the government will facilitate the return of those wishing to come home.
Repatriation efforts will involve transporting affected Filipinos first to Bangkok, Thailand, due to damage to Myanmar's airports.
Upon returning to the Philippines, repatriated individuals will be enrolled in the government's reintegration program.
The Philippine government will begin by accounting for all Filipinos residing in the earthquake-affected cities of Mandalay, Naypyidaw, and Yangon.
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