The Department of Social Welfare and Development on Sunday said it has provided assistance to the second batch of Filipino repatriates, who arrived in the Philippines from Israel on Friday.
The second batch, composed of 18 individuals, were welcomed by Assistant Secretary for Statutory Programs Ada A. Colico together with other government officials upon their arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3.
As of Saturday, a total of 34 overseas Filipino workers, have been assisted by the DSWD through the provision of Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation program and each repatriated OFW received P10,000 cash aid and food assistance worth P10,000.
“The DSWD will continue to monitor the situation of our fellow Filipinos who arrived from Israel. We will also provide other augmentation support if needed,” said Assistant Secretary for Strategic Communications Romel Lopez.
“We will also endorse them to their respective DSWD Field Offices for possible provision of additional services,” he added.
Aside from the DSWD, the Department of Migrant Workers also vowed to provide livelihood, financial support, and job facilitation through its reintegration program.