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Total number of OFWs in Saudi Arabia who test positive for covid-19

Requested from DFA by A. De Guzma at 10:24 PM on Jun 27, 2020.
Purpose: Research purposes
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2020 - 06/27/2020
Tracking no: #DFA-538871416318

De Guzma 10:24 PM, Jun 27, 2020 

I hope this message finds you well and safe. I am Adrian Carlo De Guzman graduate student from UP Asian Center. I am currently writing a research paper about the lived experiences of OFW in Saudi Arabia during covid-19 pandemic. 
This research may guide the programs of our government in addressing the needs of OFWs in this time of crisis. 

In connection, I would to request for the following data:

1. How many OFWs in KSA test positive for covid-19? 
2. How many OFWs in KSA died because of covid-19? 
3. How many OFWs in KSA already repatriated?

Ps. Latest data will be much appreciated.


June 29, 2020

Dear Adrian Carlo,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Jun 27, 2020 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

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You asked for Total number of OFWs in Saudi Arabia who test positive for covid-19

Response to your request

We were able to determine that your request regarding the figures of OFWs who tested positive and died in Saudi Arabia is already available online and therefore cannot be counted as a valid FOI request. You may retrieve your requested information from the DFA Facebook page through this link: https://www.facebook.com/dfaphl/photos/a.1578521805635981/1666755450145949/?type=3. 

On your inquiry regarding the number of repatriated OFWs in Saudi Arabia, you may check this information from the OFW Help Facebook page through this link: https://www.facebook.com/100977407961938/posts/318408066218870/

For other concerns, you may also coordinate with the Department of Labor and Employment at https://www.dole.gov.ph/

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