Manila, Oct. 30 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday said the government is working to bring home 14 Filipinos rescued from a major scam hub in Myanmar.

In a statement, the DFA assured the public that efforts are ongoing to bring the group home following reports that they remain in Myawaddy after raids in early October freed more than 1,000 foreign nationals from cybercrime compounds.

"The Philippine government wishes to assure the families of the 14 Filipinos rescued from Hexin, and all those concerned for their well-being, that all efforts are being exerted towards their safe return to our country," the DFA said.

It added that the government, through the Philippine Embassies in Bangkok and Yangon, is actively coordi...