The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has confirmed that 17 Filipino overseas workers arrested for attending a protest in Doha, Qatar, on March 27 have been temporarily released.
DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac stated that Qatari authorities granted a “provisional release” to the Filipinos while the investigation remains ongoing.
According to Cacdac, 12 male detainees were released at 2:00 AM Qatar time, followed by five female detainees at around 4:00 AM.
He explained that the release was the result of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to ensure the swift release of the detained Filipinos and provide them with legal and welfare assistance.
Three minors who were arrested alongside the group had already been released earlier by Qatari authorities.