AT LEAST 29 Filipinos were among more than 500 foreign prisoners ordered released during Ramadan by Abu Dhabi ruler Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the foreign office said.
It said prison officials in Abu Dhabi Central Jail first released 15 Filipinos while 14 were
released or are to be released soon on the occasion of Eid’l Adha.
“I wish to thank the UAE government for granting pardon to the 29 Filipinos detained in various Abu Dhabi jails,” said Philippine Ambassador to the UAE Constancio R. Vingno Jr.
The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi continues to remind Filipinos across the Emirates to respect UAE’s laws, their culture and tradition.
The Embassy is conducting Post Arrival Orientation Seminars monthly in addition to hosting legal aid and seminars in the Embassy on a regular basis to guide Filipinos how to behave while in the UAE, home to nearly one million Filipinos.
The Philippine government continues to speak with Filipinos in UAE and other Middle East countries jailed for minor crimes and continues to extend legal assistance.
“I am sure they are very grateful for having been given a new opportunity to start again,” the Philippine ambassador said.
