00:00 In our news, the 40 Filipinos from the Gaza Strip were saved from the Rafah crossing to Egypt.
00:08 In a video message, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. thanked the Department of Foreign Affairs and the embassies of Israel, Jordan, and Egypt for this event.
00:20 The President also recognized the mediation efforts of Qatar, which became the reason for reopening the borders of the countries.
00:29 This means that the Filipinos who crossed the borders of the Philippines will be able to return home the next few days.
00:36 The government will continue to ensure that the situation of our fellow countrymen in the Hamas-Israel conflict is addressed.
00:45 I hope that the fellow countrymen who are willing to return home will be able to cross the border safely with their wives and loved ones.
00:56 I will continue to provide up-to-date information regarding these events.
01:03 Thank you very much.
