DFA: 188 PH tourists, pilgrims in Middle East repatriated, assisted

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 188 Filipino tourists, pilgrims, and non–overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have been repatriated or assisted in the Middle East amid the escalating conflict in the region, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). DFA Assistant Secretary Ezzedin Tago shared the update during a joint hearing of the House Committee