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Marcos Jr. reiterates voluntary repatriation order in Iran, Israel

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Katrina Domingo

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EYY4jv-fA-4?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday reiterated that the Philippines has raised a voluntary repatriation alert in Iran and in Israel as the war between the two Middle Eastern countries continues.</p><p>The Philippines is processing some 200 repatriates, with Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac in Jordan—a country geographically sandwiched between Israel and Iran—to help Filipinos to return to the Philippines, the president said.</p><p>“I have directed all concerned government agencies to take the necessary steps to ensure the safe, timely, and orderly return of our Filipino workers who wish to avail of the voluntary repatriation program,” he said.</p><p>“I urge our fellow Filipinos to coordinate with our embassy in Tel Aviv and in Tehran. Please follow their guidance. Inform them of your situation and do not hesitate to ask for assistance.”</p><p>“In Iran, our embassy is preparing for the repatriation of an initial batch of 8 Filipinos in the coming days,” he added.</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/R34ISxj-DZE?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><p>The President said Filipinos from Iran and Israel who will return to the Philippines will receive P150,000 in immediate assistance and options to join training programs to help them start anew.</p><p>“Some accommodation, transport, and livelihood support with training vouchers to help them recover and to start again,” he said.</p><p>“For those who choose to stay home for good, we will be there to help. Skills training, job matching, start-up capital, and support to begin as small business or find new opportunities.”</p><p> Meantime, the Philippine government said it is also monitoring a Filipino worker in Israel who remains in the hospital after sustaining injuries following an air strike from Iran.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QgEf5kUDnjo?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday reiterated that the Philippines has raised a voluntary repatriation alert in Iran and in Israel as the war between the two Middle Eastern countries continues.</p>

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday reiterated that the Philippines has raised a voluntary repatriation alert in Iran and in Israel as the war between the two Middle Eastern countries continues.