Distressed Pinoys in Sri Lanka flown home

By Bernadette E. Tamayo

Aug 01, 2022 12:00 am

THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Saturday repatriated 13 distressed Filipinos from Sri Lanka amid the political and economic crisis in that country.

The repatriates, composed of six females, two males and five minors, are part of the 114 Filipinos who have signified their intent to return to the Philippines.

In this May 4, 2022 photo, Sri Lankan protesters against the government confront riot police. AFP PHOTO

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