Singapore has assisted in the evacuation of 24 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia through a Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) repatriation flight for Singaporeans affected by airline disruptions due to the Middle East conflict.
Singapore Ambassador to the Philippines Constance See said the RSAF deployed an A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft on March 12 to bring Singaporeans home from Jeddah.
After prioritizing its nationals and their families, available seats were offered to other countries, including 24 Filipinos.
“This is really ASEAN solidarity in action, neighbors helping neighbors in difficult moments,” said See.
The flight arrived in Singapore on March 13 after coordination with the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs and the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah to facilitate the Filipinos’ evacuation.IMT
