The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said the government is ready to extend all forms of assistance to the five Filipinos who were injured in a Singapore Airlines flight that hit severe turbulence.

In a news forum in Quezon City, DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said they are closely coordinating with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on the condition of the Filipinos who are still recuperating at a hospital in Thailand.

Cacdac said the government appreciates the assistance extended by the Singapore Airline to ensure the safety of the injured Filipinos.

“Nagpapasalamat tayo sa Singapore Air kasi sinasagot iyong mga expenses. But tayo naman ay nakahanda. Nakahanda tayo na sagutin ang anumang expense. Wala silang gagastusin kahit na isang kusing hanggang sa sila’y makauwi na ligtas sa ating bayan,” Cacdac said.

He said all five Filipinos are safe and sound while recovering in the hospital.

A 73-year-old British man reportedly died to suspected heart attack while over 80 passengers were injured after the Boeing 777 took an emergency landing in Thailand due to severe turbulence while flying from London to Singapore. |PND