3 CASUALTIES FROM KUWAIT FIRE INCIDENT TO ARRIVE IN PH ON MONDAY — OWWA

By Liezelle Soriano

MANILA — The remains of three Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who died in a fire incident in Kuwait will arrive in the Philippines on Monday afternoon, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) said.

“Under the directive of President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr., and with the cooperation of the DFA, DMW, and OWWA, the remains of three OFWs who perished in a fire in the Al-Mangaf area of Kuwait City will arrive tomorrow afternoon, June 17, 2024,” OWWA said in a statement on Sunday, June 16, 2024.

OWWA Administrator Arnell Ignacio instructed the OWWA Kuwait Post to expedite the necessary documentation, including the letter of acceptance from the next of kin (NOK), to ensure the swift repatriation of the OFWs’ remains.

Additionally, Ignacio directed the Regional Welfare Offices to immediately reach out to the families of the deceased to offer support and assistance.

OWWA also affirmed that they are addressing the needs of other affected OFWs and their families in the aftermath of the incident.

(el Amigo/mnm)