Shaybah:Manila The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is currently verifying reports of a Filipino national's death in a drone incident at Saudi Arabia's Shaybah oil field. Authorities in the kingdom have yet to provide formal confirmation to the agency.

According to Philippines News Agency, OWWA Administrator Patricia Yvonne 'PY' Caunan stated that the agency is awaiting official reports from Saudi authorities and the representative of the worker's company before confirming the incident. The OWWA has received reports regarding the alleged death and is currently waiting for formal details from the Saudi Arabian authorities and the company representative.

A report from the Saudi Press Agency cited an official from the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Energy, indicating that air defenses intercepted a drone targeting a facility at Saudi Aramco's Shaybah field in the Eastern Region. The report mentioned that the attempted attack resulted in the deaths of two residents, including one Filipino and one Nepali, along with injuries to two residents, a Pakistani and an Indian.

Caunan also mentioned that OWWA personnel in Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with the Department of Migrant Workers and the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh, are closely monitoring the situation. Furthermore, the agency is prepared to offer assistance and support to the family of the worker.

OWWA has assured that additional information will be provided following official verification, while maintaining the privacy and welfare of the family involved.