By Liezelle Soriano
MANILA — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reported that no Filipinos were injured in the building collapse incident in Jeddah, according to its advisory on Sunday, June 2, 2024.
The incident happened on Friday, May 31.
The Migrant Workers’ Office in Jeddah reported to Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac that they visited the incident site and several nearby hospitals to check for any Filipinos taken there for treatment.
“The Migrant Workers’ Office in Jeddah assures that they will continue monitoring the situation and staying in touch with the Jeddah police, medical, and emergency services agencies to ensure the safety of Filipinos,” the DMW said.
Local media reports that at least eight people have been rescued from the collapsed structure.
The MWO-Jeddah assured that they will continue monitoring the situation and staying in touch with the Jeddah police, medical, and emergency services agencies to ensure the safety of Filipinos.
The DMW said that the MWO-Jeddah will provide updates to the central office.
(el Amigo/MNM)
