Repatriation of pardoned OFWs in UAE underway

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government is readying the repatriation of 220 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were pardoned by the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) last month.

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reported yesterday that its Migrant Workers Office in UAE would be working with the Philippine embassy to facilitate the immediate repatriation of the OFWs.

“We look forward to welcoming our pardoned OFWs back home and supporting them in their paths toward full reintegration,” the DMW said in a statement.

The UAE government granted pardon to the Filipinos on the occasion of its 53rd National Day on Dec. 2.

The OFWs have been jailed in the Arab country for various crimes.