91st batch of OFWs back from Lebanon
THE Department of Migrant Workers welcomed the 91st batch of repatriated Filipino migrant workers from Lebanon who arrived safely at Terminal 1 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on November 24.
The latest batch composed of 75 individuals bring the number of repatriated Filipinos from Lebanon to a total 1,191 OFWs and 52 dependents.
After landing at the airport, they quickly received financial and livelihood assistance from the DMW, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration , and the Department of Social Welfare and Development.
They also received educational vouchers from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority that they can use should they want to continue learning new skills, or their dependents.
The DMW’s National Reintegration Center for OFWs meanwhile, offers livelihood programs and assistance in employment opportunities to ensure soft landing in their reintegration to their local community.
Several repatriates availed the free medical check-up and medicines offered by the New NAIA Infra Corporation (NNIC) Medical Team.
They can also avail of the free psychosocial services to those who have experienced trauma as a result of the conflict in Lebanon and those who experienced abuse from their employers.
The repatriation program is part of the whole-of-government response to bring home Filipinos from war torn countries following the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for all government agencies to do whatever is necessary to bring home the Filipino workers.
