FALSE. Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte sent a Philippine Airlines aircraft to repatriate overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from the Middle East.
FACT. There are no verified reports or official announcements confirming that Duterte organized or sent any plane for OFW repatriation.
The claim circulated through a Facebook post from the page “The Traveler From The Philippines,” presenting the repatriation effort as an initiative led by Duterte.
The post provides no credible sources or official confirmation, relying instead on vague statements like “ayon sa mga ulat” to appear legitimate.
No verified reports or credible news outlets confirm the claim. Philippine Airlines stated that repatriation flights are coordinated with government agencies, not individuals.
Sebastian Duterte is only the Mayor of Davao City and has no authority to organize international repatriation operations.
Repatriation efforts for OFWs in crisis zones are handled by agencies such as the Department of Migrant Workers, Department of Foreign Affairs, and OWWA under national government direction.
False claims like this often use misattributed actions and emotional narratives to gain traction, especially during times of international crisis.
