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PBBM: 40 Filipinos Leave Gaza Strip Safely
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. extended his heartfelt gratitude to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the embassies of Israel, Jordan, and Egypt on Wednesday for ensuring the safe passage of 40 more Filipinos from the Gaza Strip through the Rafah crossing in Egypt.
Through a video message, President Marcos announced that these Filipinos are now en route to Cairo, from where they will soon return home to the Philippines.
"Ikinagagalak kong ibalita na 40 sa ating mga kababayan ay ligtas at matagumpay na nakatawid ng Rafah crossing sa Egypt. Sila ngayon ay patungo sa Cairo, kung saan sila magmumula para makauwi nang tuluyan sa ating bansa sa susunod na mga araw," Marcos said.
President Marcos credited the success of this operation to the seamless coordination between the DFA and the embassies in Israel, Jordan, and Egypt.
He also expressed his gratitude to the governments of Israel and Egypt for prioritizing the safe exit of Filipino citizens from their territories.
Additionally, he acknowledged the mediation efforts of Qatar, which played a pivotal role in reopening the borders of these nations.
The President expressed optimism that the remaining Filipinos awaiting clearance at the Rafah border will soon be able to reunite with their families. He assured the nation that his office will provide regular updates regarding the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and the repatriation efforts.
“Umaasa akong ang natitirang kababayan na nagnanais ding makauwi ay makakatawid din nang maayos, kasama ang kanilang mga asawa at mahal sa buhay. Magbibigay uli ang aking tanggapan ng kaukulang balita tungkol sa mga pangyayaring ito. Maraming salamat," the President concluded.
Through a video message, President Marcos announced that these Filipinos are now en route to Cairo, from where they will soon return home to the Philippines.
"Ikinagagalak kong ibalita na 40 sa ating mga kababayan ay ligtas at matagumpay na nakatawid ng Rafah crossing sa Egypt. Sila ngayon ay patungo sa Cairo, kung saan sila magmumula para makauwi nang tuluyan sa ating bansa sa susunod na mga araw," Marcos said.
President Marcos credited the success of this operation to the seamless coordination between the DFA and the embassies in Israel, Jordan, and Egypt.
He also expressed his gratitude to the governments of Israel and Egypt for prioritizing the safe exit of Filipino citizens from their territories.
Additionally, he acknowledged the mediation efforts of Qatar, which played a pivotal role in reopening the borders of these nations.
The President expressed optimism that the remaining Filipinos awaiting clearance at the Rafah border will soon be able to reunite with their families. He assured the nation that his office will provide regular updates regarding the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and the repatriation efforts.
“Umaasa akong ang natitirang kababayan na nagnanais ding makauwi ay makakatawid din nang maayos, kasama ang kanilang mga asawa at mahal sa buhay. Magbibigay uli ang aking tanggapan ng kaukulang balita tungkol sa mga pangyayaring ito. Maraming salamat," the President concluded.
Nov 8, 2023
