PH Embassy in Poland monitoring Pinoys in Ukraine
THE Philippine Embassy in Warsaw, Poland, and its Honorary Consulate General in Kyiv, Ukraine, are constantly monitoring the conditions and circumstances of Filipino nationals in Ukraine following Russia’s declaration of “martial law” in Ukrainian regions.
Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Teresita Daza said the Philippine Embassy in Warsaw and the Honorary Consulate General in Kyiv had accounted for 25 Filipino nationals in Ukraine, mostly residing in Kyiv and none from the regions where martial law was declared.
“The Department [of Foreign Affairs (DFA)], the Embassy, and the Honorary Consulate General stand ready to repatriate our kababayans should they request assistance for an immediate return to the country,” Daza stressed.
During the first half of this year, the DFA has assisted more than 450 overseas Filipinos from Ukraine, with about 400 repatriated to the Philippines.
