MANILA, May 14 -- Four Filipino seafarers are still being investigated in South Korea, while 16 have already been repatriated to the Philippines following a record-breaking drug bust by the Korea Coast Guard.

However, in a press briefing on Wednesday, Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac assured that proper assistance is being provided to them.

"Rest assured dun sa (with regard to the) M/V Lunita seafarers, we will continue to provide the necessary legal assistance to the four remaining, two have been arrested, and two are persons of interest. We are continually providing the assistance," Cacdac said.

"For the 16, we have provided, and are still providing financial and psycho social assistance," he added.

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