MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines is ready to shoulder the repatriation of undocumented Filipino workers in Saudi Arabia but is asking the Saudi government to help speed up their return by waiving some requirements.

In a press briefing yesterday, presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said there are only 1,000 Filipinos in Jeddah. They camp outside the consulate during daytime and go home to several places at night, he said.

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