08 March 2016 – The Philippine Embassy in Tripoli repatriated 24 OFWs from Libya on March 06 in connection with the government’s mandatory repatriation program. The repatriation is a continuing program in response to the precarious peace and order situation.

The Philippine Government reiterates its appeal to Filipinos who are still in Libya to avail of the government’s mandatory repatriation program.

As of 06 March 2016, a total of 5,688 Filipinos have been repatriated and an estimated 2,940 still remain in Libya. END