ILOILO CITY, Oct. 21 -- Two overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Iloilo working in Saudi Arabia have sought educational assistance for their children amid financial difficulties linked to the ongoing conflict, while another worker from the province has expressed interest in repatriation, local employment officials said Tuesday.

Iloilo City Public Employment Service Office (PESO) Manager Gabriel Felix Umadhay said the two workers requested scholarship assistance for their children who are pursuing college education.

"They expressed concern over their current financial difficulties brought about by the ongoing conflict, which has affected their capacity to support their children's educational needs. PESO Iloilo City will coordinate with...