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(Eagle News) — The number of Filipinos injured in the blast that ripped through Beirut, Lebanon on Tuesday has risen to 42. The Department of Foreign Affairs said this was based on additional reports that came from the ground by day’s end on Friday. Based on the reports, Undersecretary Sarah Lou Arriola said the number of Filipinos missing has also risen to two. The number of fatalities remains at four. The DFA earlier announced around […]
(Eagle News)–Around 400 Filipinos from Lebanon are expected to be repatriated next week following Tuesday’s explosion in Beirut that left over 150 dead. The Department of Foreign Affairs said an Aug. 16 chartered flight also seeks to bring home the remains of the Filipinos who died in the blast, which also left at least 5000 injured. The DFA earlier said four Filipinos died in the blast and over 30 were hurt. “This chartered flight is […]
(Eagle News) — The number of Filipinos who died in the Beirut, Lebanon blast on Tuesday has risen to four, with 31 injured all in all. The Department of Foreign Affairs said of the 31 hurt, two are in critical condition. “They are confined and are being monitored at Rizk Hospital,” Philippine Embassy Beirut Charge d’affaires Ajeet Panemanglor said. According to Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Sarah Lou Arriola, the higher figure comes as embassy personnel work […]
(Eagle News)–Ten of the 11 Filipino seafarers who went missing after an explosion rocked Beirut, Lebanon are safe with their employer, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. According to the DFA, the ten, who suffered minor injuries, are now with the management of the shipping company Abu Merhi Cruises at Ain el Mraiseh. The company operates the Orient Queen Cruises. With the development, the DFA said one Filipino seafarer is left unaccounted for. The DFA […]
