The Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah, led by Consul General Rommel Romato, formally received eight Filipino seafarers rescued from the MV Eternity C at the Port of Jizan.

Consul General Romato was joined by Labor Attaché Fidel Macauyag of the Migrant Workers Office, representatives from the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), and other consular personnel in extending immediate assistance to the rescued crew. Support included the issuance of emergency travel documents to facilitate their legal entry into Saudi Arabia and arrangements for their safe repatriation to the Philippines.

As part of standard welfare procedures, the seafarers were also brought to a hospital for medical evaluation to ensure their health and well-being following the ordeal.

The Philippine Consulate expressed its sincere appreciation to the Government of Saudi Arabia for its vital cooperation and support in ensuring the protection of Filipino nationals.

The Department of Migrant Workers and OWWA affirmed that they will continue to provide the necessary assistance to guarantee the safe return and reintegration of the rescued seafarers once they arrive in the Philippines.

PHOTO COURTESY: Philippines Consulate General Jeddah