6 November 2015 - The Philippine Embassy in Tripoli reported that 16 Filipino repatriates from Libya are due to arrive in Manila tomorrow, November 07. 

The Embassy Team took the group through a longer and safer route, avoiding highways and areas where incidences of violence have been recently reported.

Thirteen of the repatriates were formerly based in Tripoli and the western region of Libya.  They departed Tunis today and are scheduled to arrive in Manila tomorrow, November 07, at 4:00 p.m. on board EK 332, at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Terminal 3.

In addition to the thirteen, three more OFWs are scheduled to take their return flights to the Philippines today using company-sponsored airline tickets. 

The total number of Filipinos repatriated from Libya is now at 5,524, including tomorrow's arrivals. The Embassy team estimates that 3,043 Filipinos are still in Libya.

At present, Libya remains under Crisis Alert Level 4 due to the continued political and security instability throughout the country, along with incidences of lawlessness and violence.  The Embassy Team in Tripoli remains tireless in its efforts in reaching out to all remaining Filipinos in Libya and encouraging them to avail of the Philippine Government's mandatory repatriation program, and ensuring that they are safely evacuated out of the country.  The Department of Foreign Affairs urges all Filipinos in Libya to register for repatriation and return home to safety. END