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Stranded OFWs sa Oman, UAE, naglabas ng saloobin at nanawagang pauwiin na sila sa Pilipinas
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) stranded in Oman and the United Arab Emirates are appealing to the Philippine government to lift the travel ban preventing their return.
The travel restriction, imposed as a safeguard against the COVID-19 Delta variant, is currently extended until the end of June and affects seven countries.
Approximately 50 OFWs in these nations are requesting repatriation to reunite with their families.
One OFW, Joe Alexis Alcantara, expressed his disappointment at missing Father's Day with his child due to the ban.
Alcantara, who has not seen his youngest child in four years, emphasized the OFWs' willingness to undergo mandatory quarantine and multiple swab tests upon arrival.
He also mentioned his current unemployment, adding to the urgency of his return.
OFWs are anxious to return home and reunite with loved ones.
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