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The Philippine Embassy in Lebanon assured Filipinos back home that their compatriots residing and working there remain safe despite the ongoing unrest, at least, for the meantime.
In the southern part of Lebanon, where the brunt of the conflict is being felt, at least 196 Filipinos have been fetched and relocated to the capital, Beirut. He addressed that Filipinos “would rather take their chances” in Lebanon than go home, as they have survived most of the wars. “The Philippine government continually encourages nationals to take advantage of our voluntary repatriation program. This message has been communicated through regular advisories and town hall meetings held between the embassy and the Filipino community in Lebanon,” De Vega stated.
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