NEGROS Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said he is meeting with Sally Barrios, the provincial representative for overseas Filipino workers (OFW).

Lacson will discuss how to help distress Negrense OFWs who are now affected by the escalating crisis in Ukraine.

"I will coordinate with Barrios to discuss the latest potential crisis in Ukraine," he said.

Lacson, however, did not disclose if the Provincial Government will already set up a help desk for Negrenses who are currently working in Ukraine.

This will depend on the outcome of his meeting with Barrios, the governor said.

Last week, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) urged OFWs in Ukraine to evacuate following threats of a potential Russian invasion of the country.

The Ukraine crisis stemmed over the country's plans to enter the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which is opposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin.