The Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs expects a rise in numbers of Filipinos headed home after the Ninoy Aquino International Airport announced that it is resuming its international operations.
Many Filipinos have experienced abrupt cancellations brought about by changes in air travel regulations brought about by the impact of the spread of the coronavirus disease either in the Philippines or in their respective host countries.
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“With the resumption of international flight operations at NAIA Terminal 3 beginning July 8 2020, the DFA expects a rise in repatriations and assures its steadfast commitment to effectively facilitating and coordinating the safe return of our nationals affected by this pandemic,” said the DFA in a statement.
To date, the DFA reports that over 68,000 overseas Filipinos have been reunited with their families back home, the most recent of which was the repatriation of 289 returning Filipinos from the UAE.
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DFA statistics show that there are 8,762 Filipinos who have tested positive for COVID-19 around the world. Of this number, 590 have died, 2,935 are receiving treatment while 5,237 others have recovered.
