Two overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) were killed after being shot by their employer during a hostage incident in Beirut, Lebanon on April 15, according to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).

In a released statement on Facebook Tuesday, April 21, the DMW said the victims were both long-time household service workers in the employer’s residence, and were fatally shot during the incident.

“The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has extended assistance to the families of two Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who were killed by their employer during a hostage incident in Beirut, Lebanon on 15 April 2026,” DMW said.

They added that the employer has since been arrested and is now in police custody, pending the filing of formal charges.

According to DMW, Philippine government through the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) and the Philippine Embassy in Lebanon, is coordinating with local authorities to ensure a thorough investigation and the filing of appropriate cases.

Following the killings, the agency said that officials are set to personally visit the victims’ families to convey condolences and assure them of full government support.

The DMW has also extended assistance to the families of the victims.

“The Philippine government remains committed to securing justice for the victims and providing continued assistance to their families, including repatriation and access to benefits,” the DMW added.