There are 337 Filipino workers from Negros Occidental, and 61 from Bacolod, in Lebanon
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The LAD will serve as a contact point for Negrense and Bacoleño overseas Filipino workers still in Lebanon, as well as for their families in Negros and Bacolod who wish to reach them at any time. The LAD is also linked with OWWA, the Department of Migrant Workers , and the Department of Foreign Affairs to stay updated on developments in these conflict-ridden countries., has called on distressed OFWs to reach out and return home due to the risks. The government is offering financial assistance of P150,000 each to OFWs in Lebanon seeking immediate repatriation.
Cross-border violence affecting Israel, Syria, and Lebanon is expected to intensify through late September, according to a report from Crisis 24, a leading risk management and crisis response firm. Dinsay acknowledged the growing concern among families of Negrense and Bacoleño OFWs in Lebanon, especially with reports of bombings.
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