MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte is eyeing money from China for a travel fund to bring Filipino workers home from Kuwait, Malacañang said Monday. "That’s the fund that the president will use as travel fund, if necessary. RELATED: Kuwait rejects sovereignty breach amid diplomatic row with PhilippinesThe fund from China, however, was supposed to be used for infrastructure projects. There is P19.8 billion in the National Disaster Risk and Reduction Management Fund in the 2018 national budget. Duterte promised over 250,000 OFWs in Kuwait that the government will assist them if they decide to return home.

Source: Philippine Star April 30, 2018 06:11 UTC