AN overseas Filipino worker (OFW) was injured with minor wounds following an explosion at a Kuwaiti airport, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced Tuesday. The incident occurred amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran.
In an interview with GMA Integrated News’ Unang Balita, DMW Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac confirmed that the OFW, who is employed at the Kuwaiti airport, sustained minor neck wounds. He assured that the worker has already been discharged from the hospital and is in stable condition.
“Meron isang OFW nagtatrabaho sa Kuwaiti airport, very minor injuries. Neck wounds ang natamo. At nakalabas na rin sa hospital,” Cacdac stated.
This development follows President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s recent confirmation of the death of a Filipino caregiver in Israel, who was killed during an airstrike in the region.
Meanwhile, Cacdac reported that approximately 100 Filipinos in Dubai and Israel have expressed their intent to return to the Philippines. While there is no official mandatory repatriation order at present, the DMW continues to process individual requests for evacuation and is closely monitoring the situation on the ground.
Cacdac emphasized that it is not yet the appropriate time for mass repatriation due to ongoing airspace closures and flight disruptions. The department is also providing assistance to Filipinos affected by flight cancellations in the Philippines and transit hubs such as Hong Kong.
For Filipinos scheduled to return to Middle Eastern countries, the DMW underscores that safety remains the government’s top priority. Cacdac advised affected workers to stay with their families while authorities assess the evolving situation.
