Over 500 OFWs in Israel are from CV

AS THE Israel-Hamas war continues, the Department of Migrant Workers’ regional office is preparing to receive more than 500 overseas Filipino workers who could be returning to their hometowns in Central Visayas.Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia has also expressed her willingness to assist Cebuanos returning from Israel due to the ongoing conflict.According to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration 7, there are 588 OFWs from Central Visayas working in Israel, mostly employed as caregivers.

We must ensure that migration remains only an option. Hopefully, when they arrive, they will also explore other opportunities,” said Arriola.In an interview on Thursday, Governor Garcia said the Capitol will strengthen its reintegration program for returning OFWs.During her discussion with officials from DMW’s central and regional offices, Garcia said they talked about how her office can help OFWs repatriated from Israel.

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