The remains of Leah Mosquera, the overseas Filipino worker who tragically died after an Iranian missile hit a residential building in Rehovot, Israel, have been brought back to the Philippines.
Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac confirmed her return in a Facebook post on Wednesday. “Slain Israel OFW Leah Mosquera has returned home. We thank Israel Ambassador Ilan Fluss for joining us at the airport reception of her remains, and for the assistance,” he wrote.
Mosquera had been critically injured when a missile struck Rehovot, south of Tel Aviv, on June 15 amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran. She was rushed to Shamir Medical Center and fought for her life for nearly a month in the intensive care unit before passing away on July 13.
Two other Filipino workers were also wounded in the same attack but have since recovered and were discharged after receiving medical care.
Secretary Cacdac earlier emphasized that Mosquera’s life stood as a symbol of strength and quiet heroism — reflecting the enduring sacrifices of OFWs around the world. The DMW and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), under the instruction of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., have assured full support and assistance to her grieving family.
