DFA continues repatriation of Filipinos stranded in other countries

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is continuously repatriating Filipinos stranded in different countries. Stranded Filipinos from South Korea, Germany and Thailand have been transported back home by the government this week.

425 Filipinos from South Korea have arrived on June 23, 76 Filipino crew members of a cruise ship from Germany went back home on June 24 while 4 infants and more than 180 Filipinos have landed from Thailand on June 25.

The DFA is expected to continue its assistance in the following days.

Report from Karen Villanda

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