Klea Ann and Maurice Ann Misa, hailing from Lubang Island in Occidental Mindoro, are gearing up to become the third pair of Filipino conjoined twins to undergo separation surgery in Saudi Arabia.

The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh recently shared that the twins, along with their parents, visited Ambassador Raymond Balatbat before their upcoming surgery, which is described as 'life-changing.'

The embassy's post highlighted the unwavering support of two nations coming together in compassion for these brave little souls. It also emphasized the hope for a future filled with possibilities and new beginnings for Klea Ann and Maurice Ann Misa.

In a statement released on Wednesday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in Manila revealed that the twins have been connected for six years. They are currently undergoing medical checkups with the Saudi Ministry of Health in preparation for their rigorous medical procedure and eventual separation.

This will be the third instance of Filipino conjoined twins being brought to Saudi Arabia for treatment under the Kingdom's humanitarian program. In 2024, Akhizah and Ayeesha Yusoph from Davao del Norte underwent a similar procedure when they were just over a year old and shared a liver.

Twenty years prior, conjoined twins Ann and Mae Manzo also benefited from the Saudi project. Saudi Arabia is renowned for its expertise in separating conjoined twins, having successfully performed over 133 operations for twins of various nationalities as of May last year.

The Philippine embassy commended the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program for its visionary approach, not only in offering Filipino twins the chance for a normal life but also in extending its generosity to conjoined twins worldwide.

According to the Mayo Clinic, conjoined twins develop when an early embryo only partially separates to form two individuals. While some conjoined twins can be separated through surgery, the success of the procedure depends on factors like the location of the connection, the organs shared, and the expertise of the surgical team.