Philippines Repatriates More Than 7,000 Workers and Dependents from Middle East

Jerusalem, 26 April, 2026 (TPS-IL) -- Manila (PNA) – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Saturday said 7,674 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and dependents have returned to the Philippines since the Middle East crisis broke out nearly two months ago.

Of this number, a total of 7,051 were repatriated through government funding, including 5,669 OFWs and 1,382 dependents.

DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac earlier said the agency would ensure the safety and welfare of Filipinos in the region, and is ready if a large-scale repatriation becomes necessary.

At present, Cacdac said the DMW has already set up meeting points, exit points, and making fly-out arrangements for repatriates.

The DMW is likewise coordinating with Congress on proposed measures to establish emergency funding mechanisms to better support OFWs and their families during crises.