DFA says 80% of Filipinos in Gaza Strip already evacuated

MANILA, Philippines — Over 80 % of Filipinos within the Gaza Strip have already left the besieged space, mentioned the Division of International Affairs (DFA). 

In a textual content message to INQUIRER.internet, DFA Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega mentioned 26 Filipinos are left within the space, together with one nun. 

“[B]ut they appear decided to stay,” mentioned de Vega. 

In accordance with the international affairs official, the newest batch of 14 Filipino nationals who crossed the Rafah border into Egypt, together with 5 Palestinian spouses, shall be leaving Cairo on Monday. 

“So that they shall be arriving [on] Tuesday, [November 14 in] Manila. Included among the many 14 are at the least three youngsters plus one newly-born toddler,” mentioned de Vega. 

He likewise defined that 13 Filipino nationals crossed the Rafay border on Sunday.

“[They are] on means [their] right here to Cairo together with six Palestinian spouses. Their flight particulars to Manila are being organized,” he defined.