PHL embassy working 24/7 for Pinoys' repatriation from Irma-hit British Virgin Islands


The Philippine Embassy in the United States on Sunday said it is working 24/7 for the repatriation of Filipinos from the British Virgin Islands (BVI) devastated by Hurricane Irma.
The embassy said they are still securing necessary clearances to be able to enter the British Virgin Islands and start the repatriation of Filipinos based there.
At least 90 Filipinos have reportedly signed up for repatriation from the hurricane-devastated BVI.
It was learned that there are at least 260 Filpinos in the British territory.
"The Philippine Government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C., USA, is moving as quickly as it can to extend assistance to Filipinos in the British Virgin Islands (BVI)," it said.
The embassy said the BVI's airport is currently on limited operation and commercial flights have been temporarily suspended.
It said coordination is also being made with possible third countries that may serve as landing points for the repatriates.
"Coordination is needed as entry requirements have not been relaxed," a statement read. —ALG/KVD, GMA News

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