Remains of 49 Saudi OFWs return home

Updated FRI · JUL 10, 2020 · 7:01 PM

The remains of 49 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who died in Saudi Arabia, including 20 from COVID-19, arrived in Manila on Friday.

Cabinet officials honored the deceased at Villamor Airbase, with Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello apologizing for delays due to lockdowns and stringent processes.

Another batch of 44 OFWs' remains is set to arrive on Sunday, bringing the total number awaiting repatriation to 274.

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