Filipinos in the UAE want to go back home

Following the Philippine government’s directive on extending the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), Flights to Manila are still suspended.

Philippine Airlines (PAL) and budget airline, Cebu Pacific – have also extended the suspension of all flight operations between Dubai and Manila until April 30.

The Philippine Embassy in UAE has been closely coordinating with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs on cases of stranded Filipino nationals. Marford Angeles, Consul-General and Deputy Head of Mission at the Philippine Embassy, said they have been working on the repatriation of Filipino crew members stranded in various ports in the UAE.

Meanwhile, around 200 seafarers have been repatriated to the Philippines on Saturday. The Filipino diplomat also clarified, as per POLO-OWWA (Philippine Overseas Labor Office - Overseas Workers Welfare Administration), “employers are responsible for their employees’ repatriation, based on their contract.”

“Those who need help with their exit pass processing may call +971508584968 or +971508963089, or email [email protected] for proper advice,” he added.