The family of the Filipino health worker who died of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus in Abu Dhabi has appealed for government help in repatriating his remains.
A report on GMA News' “24 Oras” said the family of 40-year-old Abundio Esporlas is from Leyte province and is among the thousands of families affected by Typhoon Yolanda last November.
Esporlas' remains have already been cremated, the report said.
“Gusto lang namin na... yung remains ng kapatid namin, na maiuwi dito nang maayos. Kasi di namin alam kung yung paglilibingan ng kapatid namin ay maayos doon,” said one of Esporlas' sisters in Palompon town.
The family is also asking the government to send one of his siblings to go to the Middle East to facilitate the process of repatriating his remains.
OWWA assistance
Meanwhile, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has promised financial assistance to Esporlas' family.
According to the “24 Oras” report, the family will receive P100,000 in death benefits, and P20,000 in burial assistance.
A scholarship grant for Esporlas' younger siblings and a P50,000 livelihood assistance package will also be extended to his parents.
Beyond material assistance, OWWA has also sent a welfare officer to give counselling to Esporlas' kin.
A report on GMA News' “24 Oras” said the family of 40-year-old Abundio Esporlas is from Leyte province and is among the thousands of families affected by Typhoon Yolanda last November.
Esporlas' remains have already been cremated, the report said.
“Gusto lang namin na... yung remains ng kapatid namin, na maiuwi dito nang maayos. Kasi di namin alam kung yung paglilibingan ng kapatid namin ay maayos doon,” said one of Esporlas' sisters in Palompon town.
The family is also asking the government to send one of his siblings to go to the Middle East to facilitate the process of repatriating his remains.
OWWA assistance
Meanwhile, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has promised financial assistance to Esporlas' family.
According to the “24 Oras” report, the family will receive P100,000 in death benefits, and P20,000 in burial assistance.
A scholarship grant for Esporlas' younger siblings and a P50,000 livelihood assistance package will also be extended to his parents.
Beyond material assistance, OWWA has also sent a welfare officer to give counselling to Esporlas' kin.
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