Manila Bulletin
Remains of 35 OFWs from Saudi Arabia flown home
The fifth batch of remains of 35 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Saudi Arabia arrived in the Philippines on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.
Of the 35 OFWs, 30 died from COVID-19 related diseases, while the remaining five succumbed to other causes.
The bodies arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, with 12 from Jeddah, 21 from Al Khobar, and two from Riyadh.
Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) chief Hans Leo Cacdac assured that the families of the deceased OFWs will receive due benefits.
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III stated that the massive repatriation of OFWs is the government's way of paying respect and giving recognition to their valuable contribution.
This latest arrival brings the total number of repatriated OFW remains from Saudi Arabia to 302.
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