American, Saudi rms may hire displaced OFWs

PAGE a power struggle between the Sudanese armed forces and a paramilitary group. Ople said some 600 Filipinos have been evacuated from Sudan via different exit routes. She added that 777 Filipinos have sought help or have reached out to the Philippine embassy in Cairo.

“But others want to stay on. Others are hoping the conflict will subside. Of course we cannot force them. That is their decision. But if they would ask our advice, the best way really or the best time for them to leave is now. And we also welcome news that the United Nations will be stepping in soon. So we do hope that the UN will step in and establish these humanitarian corridors and safe zones as soon as possible,” Ople said.

The DMW meanwhile reported that 72 more Filipinos, including four children, have returned to the Philippines.

Toby Nebrida, the agency’s spokesman, said the OFWs were accompanied by Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) chief Arnell Ignacio on board the Saudia flight SV 8621.

He added that each of the returning OFWs would receive P100,000 in financial assistance from the DMW and OWWA.

DMW Undersecretary Bernard Olalia reported that over 6,300 applicants in the Labor Jobs Fair initiated by the agency have “qualified” for possible employment abroad. 