Filipino nationals are among the more than 1,000 foreign nationals fleeing Myanmar after authorities raided a major online scam hub in Myawaddy near the Thailand border, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed Sunday.
The Philippine Embassy in Yangon has so far received 222 active requests for rescue and repatriation assistance from Filipino nationals. Of these, 66 have crossed into Thailand, while nine are now under the embassy’s custody in Yangon.
The DFA said it is coordinating with Myanmar authorities to finalize deportation procedures for those in holding camps and to rescue Filipinos still trapped in scam hub compounds.
Local reports said over 1,000 foreigners fled KK Park, a notorious scam center in Myawaddy, last week, following law enforcement operations on October 20.
“The DFA, in coordination with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and other relevant agencies, remains committed to the safe repatriation of affected Filipinos through established Government-to-Government (G2G) channels and continues to work with both Myanmar and Thai authorities to expedite the process,” the DFA said.
Filipinos seeking assistance for repatriation may contact the Philippine Embassy in Yangon through +959985210993, +959985210998, +959409883434 (Viber), +959985210996, or via email at yangonpe.atn@dfa.gov.ph.