6 OFWs repatriated from Iran, more expected

Six overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) repatriated from Iran due to tensions with Israel arrived safely in the Philippines on Saturday morning.

The group includes five shrimp hatchery technicians and one Dubai-based domestic worker who accompanied her employer as a tourist; two more are expected to arrive later.

Upon arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3, they were welcomed by government officials including Patricia Yvonne Caunan from OWWA, Eduardo de Vega from DFA, Venecio Legaspi from DMW, and medical workers and a social welfare officer from DSWD.

The repatriation was facilitated through the efforts of the Philippine Embassy in Tehran, led by Ambassador Roberto Manalo, in close coordination with DMW and OWWA.

OWWA will cover their accommodations in Manila and their flights back to their home provinces, while DMW provided financial assistance upon arrival.

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. has directed government offices to facilitate voluntary repatriation for Filipino workers in Iran and Israel, with over 200 requests already being processed.