The cost of repatriating overseas Filipino workers has nearly doubled to about ₱190,000 per person due to rising airfare and insurance expenses linked to the Middle East conflict. A Senate panel warned that the surge in costs is rapidly depleting government emergency funds, with nearly 20 percent of available repatriation resources already used within weeks.
Cost of Repatriating Filipino Workers Nearly Doubles
The cost of repatriating overseas Filipino workers has nearly doubled due to rising airfare and insurance expenses linked to the Middle East conflict. A Senate panel warns of rapid depletion of government emergency funds.
