After notifying and condoling with their families in the Philippines, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) released the identity of the two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were killed in a fire that struck a construction site in Najran, Saudi Arabia on Sunday.
The two OFWs were identified as Jessie Alata Pacetes and Reynaldo Barroga Castro, both were heavy equipment drivers and operators employed by a major Saudi construction company and were working on a road project in Najran.
The two OFWs were identified as Jessie Alata Pacetes and Reynaldo Barroga Castro, both were heavy equipment drivers and operators employed by a major Saudi construction company and were working on a road project in Najran.
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A team from the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah has been mobilized to Najran to talk to the victims' employers.
"For the immediate repatriation of the remains of the victims and secure whatever benefits that are due them as well as to ascertain from local authorities the real cause of the fire," Cayetano said.
Consul General Edgar Badajos said the two OFWs died in their sleeping quarters at their job site located some 60 kilometers from Najran.
There were 15 OFWs who were inside the sleeping area when the fire broke out past 1 a.m. Sunday.
Faulty electrical wiring may have sparked the fire.
Badajos said they learned of the incident after receiving a letter from the construction company.
"A case officer and an interpreter are on their way to the Najran to investigate the incident and establish if the two OFWs really died from the fire," he said.
Badajos also assured the victims' families they are on top of the situation.
"It will be investigated thoroughly. Of course, the remains of the victims will be returned to the Philippines," he added.
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