Repatriated Pinoys hit 10,132

MANILA, Philippines —  Up to 10,132 overseas Filipino workers, dependents and stranded OFWs affected by tensions in the Middle East have been repatriated to the Philippines.

In a repatriation update yesterday, the Department of Migrant Workers said the returnees include 7,991 OFWs, 1,779 dependents and 362 stranded Filipinos, assisted through the efforts of the DMW, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration and Department of Foreign Affairs.

The DMW also reported that 34,429 Filipinos have received financial assistance to help them recover and reintegrate with their families.

Authorities said onsite assistance continues to be provided to affected Filipinos.

Data released by the government showed that 23,492 people received food assistance, 7,697 were given transport assistance, 2,491 received shelter assistance and 2,427 were provided medical assistance.

The government said 70,536 onsite services have so far been delivered to OFWs and their families as part of continuing repatriation efforts for Filipinos affected by the crisis in the Middle East.