A Filipino worker remains in a coma after being attacked at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The incident occurred during a security operation, according to local reports. The injured worker is currently in an intensive care unit.
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) will assist seven Filipino workers injured in attacks attributed to Houthi forces in Saudi Arabia. The workers will be repatriated, with financial and medical support provided. Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac confirmed the government’s commitment to helping affected overseas Filipino workers.
The attacks on Filipino workers in Saudi Arabia are part of a broader conflict in the region. Houthi rebels have been targeting foreign nationals, particularly in areas under their control. This incident highlights the risks faced by overseas Filipino workers in conflict zones. The government has been increasing efforts to protect OFWs abroad, especially in unstable regions.
