4 August 2014 - More batches of Filipino repatriates are expected to arrive in Manila this week.

Twenty three (23) overseas Filipino workers from Libya are set to arrive in Manila today at 10:10 p.m. on board EK334 at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Another batch composed of 49 OFWs will also arrive tomorrow, August 5, at 7:00 a.m. on board EK336. 

The third batch composed of 42 OFWs will arrive on August 6 at 7:00 a.m. on board EK336.

These arrivals will bring the total number of Filipino repatriates from Libya to 938. They will be briefed and assisted by DFA and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) representatives upon their arrival at the airport.

The DFA reiterates its appeal to all remaining Filipino nationals in Libya to immediately get in touch with the Philippine Embassy in Tripoli and register for repatriation. The Philippine Government will shoulder the repatriation costs.

To register for repatriation, Filipinos can reach the Embassy in Tripoli through the telephone numbers (00218) 918-244-208 / 914-370-399 / 945-348-481 and the e-mail addresses This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Embassy's address is KM 7 Gargaresh Road, Abu Nawas, P.O. Box 12508, Tripoli.

Families can also call DFA’s 24-hour hotlines (02) 552-7105 / (02) 834-4685 to register their relatives in Libya for repatriation. They may also call these numbers for any questions and concerns, or send their queries by e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. END