The Philippine Embassy in Lebanon sent home a total of eight (8) distressed OFWs on 7 and 12 September 2022 comprised of medically ill, sheltered runaway, and undocumented OFWs. In coordination with relevant Lebanese authorities, they were cleared from respective immigration liabilities.

One medically ill OFW needing urgent medical attention was prioritized and repatriated on 7 September 2022

Ambassador Raymond R. Balatbat (left) and Vice Consul Miko D. Cabatingan (right) sent off repatriates at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport on 12 September 2022.

Repatriates expressed their gratitude to the Philippine Embassy for extending the much-needed medical and welfare assistance considering the blow of the economic crisis on vulnerable migrant workers in Lebanon.

Vice Consul Miko D. Cabatingan and ATN Officer Graciel P. Dadulla assisting the repatriates on their flight to Manila.

The Embassy coordinated with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) for their quarantine accommodations and airport assistance.

The Embassy continuously offers individual exit clearance endorsements for undocumented and distressed OFWs.