Consul General Paul Raymund Cortes said priority is being given to pregnant women, seniors, those with medical conditions, as well as tourist and visit visa holders.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Some 3,000 overseas Filipino workers here heavily affected by the COVID-19 crisis have sought help from the Philippine Consulate for their repatriation.
Rachelle Sytangco said a major concern among the stranded OFWs is overstaying as the 30 days allowed for them to remain in the UAE after termination from work have almost been used up, while others have already gone beyond that grace period. The regulations also cover visit visa holders, but not those whose employment or residency visas have been canceled following termination of employment.
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