Over 342k repatriated OFWs as some choose to stay abroad
More than 342,000 OFWs have returned to the Philippines since repatriation efforts began in February due to the pandemic.
However, a number of OFWs are now choosing to stay abroad as their host countries begin vaccination programs and economies gradually reopen.
DFA Undersecretary Sarah Arriola noted that Middle East countries aim for herd immunity before Ramadan, leading many Filipino workers there to decide to remain.
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