The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) yesterday said it would extend financial assistance to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were affected by the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) runway accident.
Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said the DFA, through its Office of Migrant Workers Affairs, would give P5,000 to the affected OFWs starting today until August 24.
The cash aid will be given to OFWs who were unable to depart due to flight delays and cancellations.
“The DFA, together with the Department of Labour and Employment and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration are working together to address the concerns of our overseas workers who have been stranded at the NAIA in the past few days,” Cayetano said.
The cash aid can be claimed at the OMWA offices at the third floor of the DFA Building in Roxas Boulevard and at NAIA Terminals 1, 2, and 3.
Those claiming the financial assistance need to present their airline ticket showing their original date of departure, the reissued ticket showing new date of departure, employment contract, and overseas employment certificate.
The DFA earlier said its embassies and consulates general abroad would issue certifications and make representations with foreign employers to explain the delay in the arrival of their Filipino employees if needed.


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