The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Tuesday that investigations into the alleged deaths of two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Dubai are ongoing.
Ma. Teresita Daza, spokesperson of the DFA, stated that the department’s Office of the Undersecretary for Migrant Workers’ Affairs (OUMWA) has instructed the Philippine consulate general to discuss the situation with relevant authorities.
“On the 2 OFWs found dead in Dubai, [please] be informed DFA OUMWA has instructed the Philippine Consulate General to coordinate closely with competent authorities in the UAE (United Arab Emirates) on this case. Investigations are ongoing,” said Daza in a message to the media.
Those who have lost loved ones already know, she says, and assistance is on the way.
Daza assured that the victims’ families have already been contacted by the Philippine government: “DFA through its post in Dubai will extend assistance, as required.”
The DFA has not yet released details about the two OFWs, including their identities and causes of death.
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Earlier, the Philippine Embassy in the UAE, in coordination with the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai, assured that they are currently investigating the matter in cooperation with local authorities.
“The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi conveys its deep condolences to the family of two Overseas Filipinos found lifeless in Dubai last week and sends its assurance that we will ensure that justice would be served. The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai is in coordination with local law enforcement authorities who are currently conducting an investigation on the matter,” said Consul General Marford Angeles.
Both foreign posts, as well as the OWWA office in Dubai has already reached the family of the victims to help provide the assistance they need.
“Likewise, the Consulate and the OWWA Office in Dubai have gotten in touch with the family, reassuring them that the Philippine Government shall provide necessary assistance as they grieve the loss of their loved ones,” he added.
