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Bello: Philippines ready to deploy OFWs to Oman once travel restrictions lifted
The Philippines and Oman have agreed to lift their respective travel restrictions on Filipino workers after discussions between officials from both countries.
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III confirmed that he and Omani Ambassador Munther Mahfoodh Salem signed an agreement allowing the deployment of OFWs to Oman once the restrictions are lifted.
Bello instructed the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) administrator to start processing employment papers for quick deployment once Oman eases entry restrictions.
Oman had previously imposed a ban on travelers from the Philippines, which was extended indefinitely.
In response, Manila had suspended the deployment of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to Oman.
The Omani government clarified that their intention was not to block Filipino workers and travelers.
Approximately 1,000 OFWs have been traveling to Oman monthly from January to May.
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