Metro Manila, Philippines – Sixty-one overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City on Friday, Oct. 30, the Department of Migrant Workers reported.

The agency said the recent arrival brings the total number of repatriated Filipinos to 573 since the repatriation efforts began on Oct. 19

Saudi Arabia is on high alert over regional hostilities involving Iranian-supported Houthis. It has been the target of attacks, including on airports, causing flight disruptions.