DMW ready for possible evacuation, repatriation amid France, Italy protests
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Police officers stand behind a fire near Place de la Republique following an unauthorised demonstration, central Paris, on October 18, 2026 a day after nationwide protests against the “high cost of living”. France’s Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said 1,200 people were arrested in protests across the country on October 17, and 150 police were hurt as clashes between police and protesters, massive looting and multiple blazes gripped France as nationwide marches against soaring inflation degenerated into street violence of “extreme intensity”. Photo by Matthieu Rondel/AFPMANILA — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is prepared for possible evacuation and repatriation of Filipinos amid protests in France and Italy, Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac assured on Wednesday.
Cacdac said they have opened communication and help lines for Filipinos needing assistance.
The DMW chief said no Filipino has been “adversely affected” by the tensions in the past days.
“Humupa na rin [‘yung incidents] as far as we know. Kontrolado na ng law enforcement dun sa mga lugar na ‘yun ang sitwasyon,” Cacdac said at the Kapihan sa Manila Hotel.
“Si Pangulo [Ferdinand Marcos Jr.] mismo, pinag-utos ang monitoring at ‘yung possibility ng evacuation, repatriation, we will be here to help them and to guide them in coordination with our embassies and Consulate General’s office,” he added.
Cacdac said they have been communicating with the Philippine embassies in Paris and Rome and the Consulate General’s Office in Milan.
Protests and clashes in France sparked as critics mounted demonstrations triggered by soaring costs of living while in Italy, protesters blasted rising fuel prices and low wages.