DOHA 25 October 2024 — The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in the State of Qatar, led by Her Excellency Ambassador Lillibeth V. Pono, along with Migrant Workers Office-Qatar, provided airport assistance to 291 Filipinos transiting through Doha following their repatriation from Beirut on 25 October 2024.

Ambassador Pono said the repatriation process is being conducted in accordance with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to ensure the immediate and safe evacuation of Filipinos from Lebanon due to the escalating tensions in the country.

The Filipino repatriates are scheduled to arrive in Manila on 26 October 2024.

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