Members of the Filipino community report various industries 'normalizing' in Yangon, more than a year since the military coup in February 2021.
MANILA, Philippines – The overseas Filipino worker community in Myanmar has appealed to the Philippine government to relax travel restrictions, citing missed opportunities, longing to see their families, and feelings of “safety” more than a year since the February 2021 military takeover in the country.
“Meantime, Alert Level 4 remains from when it was raised last year primarily due to the conflict and the escalation of violence in the country,” Brenda Hilongo of the embassy’s consular section wrote to Rappler. “Particularly in Yangon, international, private, and government schools have opened with face-to-face classes. Banks, hospitals, and transportation have also started going back to normal operations,” the petition said.
“What will happen to the Filipinos who are working from the Philippines? They will lose their jobs. Not just in our school – there are other international schools opening face-to-face classes as well. Many Filipinos are being replaced by other foreigners who can go there,” said Adamos in a mix of English and Filipino. I’m afraid to lose the opportunity to work here in Myanmar. Many Filipinos will lose their jobs and they’ll be missing their families,” added Adamos.
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