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Filipino Times
12 hours ago
- Filipino Times
Filipino seafarers repatriated after surviving Houthi attack in Red Sea
The Department of Migrant Workers said six Filipino seafarers who were aboard a cargo ship attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea have safely returned to the Philippines on Friday. Three of the crew members from the MV Magic Seas arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 around 4:30 p.m., while the other three landed at Clark International Airport at approximately 4 p.m. The DMW, along with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), extended immediate support to the returning seafarers. Each was granted ₱75,000 in financial assistance through the DMW's AKSYON Fund and OWWA's Emergency Repatriation Fund. An additional ₱10,000 was provided by the DSWD. The MV Magic Seas, a Liberia-flagged bulk carrier manned by 17 Filipinos and two foreign nationals, a Romanian and a Vietnamese , was attacked while sailing in the Red Sea. The DMW assured the public that the government remains committed to supporting the reintegration of the affected seafarers and providing further assistance as needed.
Filipino Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Filipino Times
25 OFWs from Israel safely return home through government repatriation program
Twenty-five Filipino caregivers who had been working in Israel are now back home safely, thanks to the government's voluntary repatriation program. They arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City on July 6, where they were warmly welcomed by a government team led by Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. directed the repatriation efforts, expressing deep concern for the welfare of the overseas workers. Secretary Cacdac assured the returnees of the President's support and urged them to use the financial aid wisely. The repatriated OFWs received assistance from various agencies: financial aid through the DMW's AKSYON Fund and OWWA's Emergency Repatriation Fund, additional cash support from the DSWD, and TESDA training vouchers to help them develop new skills. They also underwent medical checkups provided by the Department of Health and the MIAA Medical Team. OFW Nelizza Baldrias from Calaca, Batangas expressed gratitude, saying the financial help will be used to start a small business. She and the others form the 39th batch of OFWs repatriated from Israel since the conflict began in October 2023. In total, 1,405 Filipinos have returned home under the Marcos administration's repatriation program.
