99 OFWs Repatriated from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Ninety-nine overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have returned to the Philippines from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, according to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). Their repatriation highlights the ongoing need to protect and support workers facing difficult situations abroad.
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