THE Philippine Embassy in Manama, Bahrain reminded the Filipino community there that requests are free of charge, urging them to report any individuals or groups demanding payment in exchange for assistance.
In an advisory on Friday, March 20, the embassy advised the Filipinos in Bahrain to rely solely on its official communication channels for updates.
“The Philippine Embassy in Manama reminds our compatriots that repatriation requests are free of charge. Any person or group that asks for payment in exchange for assistance is unauthorized and should be reported immediately,” the advisory read.
It added that all requests are currently being carefully evaluated, and those who have submitted applications will be contacted for interview and verification. Katrina Manubay
