Geline Salac

Remains of OFW nurse killed in Saudi hit-and-run back in PH on Valentine’s Day

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SAUDIOWD

JUANILLAS

Jonathan Magistrado

ABS-CBN News

The remains of a 34-year-old Filipina nurse, who lost her life in a hit-and-run incident in Saudi Arabia, arrived in the country on Valentine&#x27;s Day.Accompanied by representatives from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), the family of Mae Jill Juanillas received her casket at the Bicol International Airport. Her remains were immediately transported to her hometown in Nabua, Camarines Sur.According to an investigation by the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Jeddah, the incident occurred late at night on January 31. Juanillas and two other Filipino nurses were heading home from Tabuk Park Mall when they were struck by a speeding vehicle while crossing a road in the Muruj Al Amir District.Juanillas passed away at the King Khalid Civilian Hospital while being treated for severe injuries. Her two companions survived the crash but sustained injuries; they are currently recovering in the hospital.The driver of the vehicle reportedly attempted to flee the scene but was apprehended by authorities shortly after.“[A]ng ibang mga motorista na nakakita sa insidente ay hinabol daw ang salarin hanggang sa siya ay nahuli. Ngayon ay nasa kulungan na ang salarin,” the MWO-Jeddah shared in a social media post, which included photos of their visit to the surviving victims.During a &quot;compassionate visit,&quot; DMW-Bicol assured the Juanillas family that they are now processing financial assistance and benefits through the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA).MWO-Jeddah is committed to monitoring the case filed against the suspect to ensure that the victims receive the justice they deserve.“Nakatutok po ang MWO at OWWA sa kaso at mag-a-assist sa ikalulutas nito para mabigyan ng hustisya ang ating mga kababayan,” the office stated.The Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges (CSPC), where Mae Jill graduated with a degree in Nursing in 2012, also extended its deepest condolences to her grieving family, remembering her as a dedicated healthcare worker.

The remains of a 34-year-old Filipina nurse, who lost her life in a hit-and-run incident in Saudi Arabia, arrived in the country on Valentine's Day.

The remains of a 34-year-old Filipina nurse, who lost her life in a hit-and-run incident in Saudi Arabia, arrived in the country on Valentine's Day.