Philippines to repatriate citizens rescued from Myanmar scam hubs

FILE PHOTOp People from various countries, who were working in the KK Park compound in Myanmar, travel in a boat across the Moei river to cross over from Myanmar to Thailand, as seen from Mae Sot District, Tak Province area on October 24, 2025. - AFP

MANILA: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Sunday (Oct 26) said it was finalising the repatriation of Filipinos rescued from scam hub compounds in Myawaddy, Myanmar, as it continues to closely monitor the situation and assist in the rescue of those still trapped in the area.

As of Friday, the Philippine embassy in Yangon has received 222 active requests for repatriation assistance from Filipinos in Myanmar’s scam hub areas, following operations conducted by law enforcement authorities on Oct. 20.