Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, September 10) — The bodies of the two Filipinos who died in a gas explosion in Abu Dhabi have been cleared for their return to the Philippines, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday.
The DFA says it is coordinating with the Labor Department in working closely with the bereaved families for the acceptance of the remains.
The two agencies, along with Philippine Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Hjayceelyn Quintana, have already personally met with the families of the deceased, the DFA added. It said the families are also being assisted in the processing of the death benefits they will receive from the Philippine government.
The two Filipinos were killed in a gas explosion on Aug. 31, which also wounded 10 other Filipinos.
“The embassy expresses thanks to the UAE Government for ensuring that the affected Filipinos are cared for,” the DFA said in a statement.
“The embassy also thanks the members of the Filipino community whose prayers and expressions of support lent healing and comfort to the families of the victims.”
