A woman walks past a drugstore burned by gang members during a protest in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on March 12, 2024. AFP PHOTO

Philippine Government Prepares to Repatriate 63 Filipinos from Haiti

Learn more about the repatriation efforts being undertaken by the Philippine government to ensure the safety of 63 Filipinos in Haiti amidst the escalating gang violence. The Department of Migrant Workers is leading the repatriation efforts, exploring options for bringing the affected individuals back home due to the lack of flights and risks associated with land travel.

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“Ensuring Safety for Holy Week Travelers: PNP Deploys Thousands of Policemen”

Learn more about the PNP’s efforts to ensure the safety of Holy Week travelers as they deploy thousands of policemen across popular tourist destinations and key transportation points. The Philippine National Police (PNP) is set to deploy approximately 34,000 security forces to safeguard the thousands of vacationers expected to travel to various provinces during the Holy Week. Under the Oplan Ligtas Sumvac initiative, around 7,000 policemen will be stationed in popular tourist destinations, while the remaining forces will be strategically positioned in other key areas.

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