149 OFWs Repatriated from Middle East Amid Escalating Conflicts
A total of 149 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) have been repatriated from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait to the Philippines due to escalating conflicts in the Middle East. The government continues to protect and assist workers affected by the deteriorating situation.
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