By Michaela del Callar
MANILA, July 6 (PNA) — The Philippine government on Monday said it is monitoring the situation of over 60,000 Filipino in Greece following a crucial Greek referendum, wherein majority of voters rejected an international bailout offer.
“We still have to see the full extent of the implication of the result of the referendum,” Foreign Affairs spokesman Charles Jose told a press briefing.
But in any case, he said the embassy is prepared to extend any assistance to the estimated 61,500 Filipino workers should there be threats to peace and security in Greece following the referendum that has divided the debt-stricken state.
Of this figure, 11,500, mostly household service workers, are land-based and 60,000 are seafarers.
The result of the referendum, according to analyts, may result in Greece being ejected from the Eurozone.
“The DFA as well as the embassy in Athens are continuously monitoring the situation,” Jose said, adding that Philippine officials there has already met with the Fil Com leaders, advising them to be prepared for any eventuality. (PNA)