"But now there is the amnesty program and I can finally rectify my residency status. First I will go home to get married then return to the UAE on husband visa," said Liamzon , who met her Emirati fiancé, Ahmad Ali Alalili, six years ago.

For his part, Alalili told Khaleej Times that he is looking forward to meet Liamzon's family. "I'm also excited to enjoy the beach and probably visit the residence of President Duterte in Davao City," he said.

"We will also prepare for our wedding then I return to the UAE on September 13 and process my wife's visa. Then we will settle here and have raise our own family" added Alalili, who is employed at the Ajman Municipality.

Meanwhile, Philippine deputy consul-general Renato Duenas Jr said a total of 285 exit passes have been issued to overstaying Filipinos as of August 25 and more than 500 Filipinos have renewed their passport to avail of the six-month temporary visa.

The second batch of 117 Filipinos flew out of Dubai on Saturday night via Philippine Airlines flight PR 659 and will arrive Sunday morning (8.30 am Manila time) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2, where they will be met by officials from the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs.

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