DFA at DMW, bineberipika na ang ulat na may dalawa umanong Pilipinong nasawi matapos makuryente sa Dubai
DFA at DMW, bineberipika na ang ulat na may dalawa umanong Pilipinong nasawi matapos makuryente sa Dubai
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00:00 The DFA and DMW have already been informed of the situation of our countrymen in Dubai
00:06 amidst the heavy floods there.
00:09 It is also being informed that it is reported that two Filipino women
00:13 were killed in the Bonsud of Calamidad.
00:15 This was reported by Mela Lesboras.
00:23 Some roads in Dubai have been flooded due to the heavy floods.
00:30 Cars and traveling is difficult.
00:33 Residents are also being disposed of to move.
00:37 This flood temporarily closed after being submerged in water.
00:42 According to the Department of Foreign Affairs,
00:44 they are now verifying the report that two Filipino women were killed in Dubai
00:49 after being electrocuted in the midst of the heavy floods.
00:53 According to DFA Undersecretary Eduardo de Veca,
00:56 the victims are a woman and a man.
00:59 But they claimed that the news is not true.
01:02 We are very fine with the police.
01:04 If so, then we are going to help in the repatriation of the remains if necessary.
01:10 Other Filipinos are fine so far.
01:13 But the consulate has advised the Filipino community,
01:17 it is worse in Dubai, to follow the local government rules to stay at home.
01:21 According to Migrant Workers Department Officer-in-Charge Hans Leo Kakdak,
01:26 he also ordered our labor attache in Dubai to confirm the flood.
01:31 I'm still waiting for the report.
01:34 But as of last night, other nationalities said.
01:39 Last night, and no Filipinos harmed or injured.
01:44 However, there are Filipinos needing food and water supplies and relief goods.
01:50 So, there are at least two places where the distribution of relief goods is starting,
01:56 Al Ain and Dubai.
01:58 And in Oman, the hardest hit areas, there are no OFWs.
02:04 That's the report I got.
02:06 But I instructed our labor attache to look further.
02:10 DFA and DMW reminded Filipinos there to remain alert and to be careful.
02:16 At the same time, they also ordered our authorities to monitor the situation.
02:21 There is climate change, we know that.
02:23 Even in the Philippines.
02:25 But you Filipinos in Dubai, maybe the locals are not used to the flood or flood.
02:29 But you, you are used to it.
02:31 You know how to take care of yourself.
02:33 If there is a need, the people here, if they are worried,
02:38 there is a hotline, 1348, to tell if a Filipino is missing.
02:42 So far, we don't know if a Filipino is missing.
02:44 The media's representative, Usec Tevega and OIC Kakdak,
02:49 after their meeting in the House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs
02:54 regarding the situation of OFWs in the Middle East
02:57 amid tensions between Israel and Iran.
03:01 DFA and DMW here allowed the government to prepare a contingency plan
03:06 in case the situation there gets worse,
03:08 which was also suggested by the congressmen.
03:12 Our primary focus is on ensuring the safety and protection of our OFWs
03:16 who may be affected by any potential conflict or escalation of the conflict.
03:21 It is imperative that we emphasize the need to prepare and implement a comprehensive crisis plan
03:25 to safeguard their well-being and ensure their prompt repatriation and reintegration if necessary.
03:32 Whenever there is a problem, DMW will provide various assistance to the affected OFWs.
03:40 Melalas Moras for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.