
512 OFWs, dependents repatriated from Saudi Arabia amid Middle East tensions

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512 OFWs, dependents repatriated from Saudi Arabia amid Middle East tensions
by Elijah Gaven Mitra30 October 2026
Photo ourtesy: DMW
A total of 512 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their dependents have been repatriated from Saudi Arabia since October 19, 2026, amid continuing tensions in the Middle East.
The latest batch of 50 repatriates, consisting of 45 OFWs and five dependents from Riyadh, arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 on October 29 aboard Gulf Air flight GF154.
The voluntary repatriation was facilitated by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), in coordination with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA).
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Upon arrival, the returning Filipinos were provided with medical, financial, and food assistance, as well as transportation support to help them return to their respective provinces.
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