10/12/2026
MWO-LEBANON ASSISTS IN THE REPATRIATION OF EIGHT (8) SEAFARERS
The Migrant Workers Office (MWO)–Lebanon continues to assist Filipino workers who wish to return to the Philippines.
On 11 October 2026, eight (8) Filipino seafarers were successfully repatriated through arrangements facilitated by MWO-Lebanon, in coordination with the Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Istanbul, Türkiye, through the assistance of Vice Consul Maika Ros B. Fontelera and Mr. Herbert Bautista.
This assistance forms part of the continuing efforts of the Philippine Government to support overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who choose to return home due to security concerns and labor- or welfare-related difficulties.
MWO-Lebanon remains committed to providing appropriate assistance and facilitating the safe and orderly repatriation of OFWs who wish to return to the Philippines.
OFWs seeking repatriation assistance may contact the MWO-Lebanon Hotline at 79 110 729 or visit the MWO office for assessment and appropriate assistance.