Philippines misses July 4 deadline for OFWs' remains from Saudi
The Philippines missed the July 4 deadline set by Saudi Arabia for repatriating the remains of over 200 OFWs who died from COVID-19.
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said delays in issuing documentary requirements caused the delay, but efforts will continue next week.
Saudi extended the deadline to early next week and about 354 OFWs are set to return home on a chartered flight due to job losses from the pandemic.
The Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) Jeddah reported that eight more OFW remains are ready for repatriation, with documents pending for others.
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