The Embassy would like to address recent reports circulating regarding the alleged inclusion of a Filipino citizen in a deportation flight to Eswatini.
After verification with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Embassy was able to confirm that no Filipino citizen has been involved in any third-country deportation from the United States. The individual in question was unable to establish their Philippine citizenship and therefore could not be deported to the Philippines.
The Embassy continues to engage with relevant U.S. authorities to ensure the well-being of its citizens in the United States and maintains its readiness to receive all Filipino citizens under final order of removal.