MANILA, Philippines — Five Filipino crew members of the carrier vessel M/V Venturo returned to the country, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Saturday.
The crew members returned through Philippine Airlines Flight PR 301.
In a statement, the DMW vessel said the Filipinos were repatriated because of the attacks in the Black Sea.
DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac, together with DMW NCR Regional Director Falconi Millar and representatives from the Overseas Workers’ Welfare Administration (OWWA) and the Manila International Airport (MIAA) Medical Team, welcomed the returning Filipinos.
“Don’t think that you’re alone, your government, through the DMW and OWWA, is here to help you rebuild your lives,” Cacdac told the Filipinos.
As of posting time, 13 of their colleagues are also set to return to the country.
