6 Filipino mariners to be repatriated from Turkey
SIX Filipino seamen were scheduled for repatriation after being acquitted of drug smuggling charges in Turkey. "These seafarers have endured a grueling and emotional ordeal. I am very happy that they will finally be going home to be with their families and loved ones after going through such a harrowing and painful experience. Their strength and resilience are truly admirable," Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo said in a media statement on Wednesday. Eddie Abello, Pather John Bobiles, Junil Dalumpines, Danvis Ruales, John Sulima, and Ariel Carmelo Vargas were scheduled to be repatriated on Saturday. They were cleared from drug smuggling charges by the Court of Erigle on September 16. Salo lauded the efforts of the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Philippine Embassy in Turkey for providing legal help to the six seamen. "I would like to thank Ambassador [Henry] Bensurto [Jr.] for his dedication and hands-on approach in ensuring the welfare of our seafarers. His presence and the embassy's constant support were crucial in this case," he said. "DMW (Department of Migrant Workers) and OWWA (Overseas Workers Welfare Administration) are prepared to provide support to our seafarers as they reintegrate with their families and communities. They stand ready to offer medical assistance, counseling, and financial aid to help ease their transition back to normal life," Salo added.
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SIX Filipino seamen were scheduled for repatriation after being acquitted of drug smuggling charges in Turkey.
"These seafarers have endured a grueling and emotional ordeal. I am very happy that they will finally be going home to be with their families and loved ones after going through such a harrowing and painful experience. Their strength and resilience are truly admirable," Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo said in a media statement on Wednesday.
Eddie Abello, Pather John Bobiles, Junil Dalumpines, Danvis Ruales, John Sulima, and Ariel Carmelo Vargas were scheduled to be repatriated on Saturday.
They were cleared from drug smuggling charges by the Court of Erigle on September 16.
Salo lauded the efforts of the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Philippine Embassy in Turkey for providing legal help to the six seamen.
"I would like to thank Ambassador [Henry] Bensurto [Jr.] for his dedication and hands-on approach in ensuring the welfare of our seafarers. His presence and the embassy's constant support were crucial in this case," he said.
"DMW (Department of Migrant Workers) and OWWA (Overseas Workers Welfare Administration) are prepared to provide support to our seafarers as they reintegrate with their families and communities. They stand ready to offer medical assistance, counseling, and financial aid to help ease their transition back to normal life," Salo added.
