‘No Emergency Evacuation yet for Pinoys in Israel, Iran’

‘No emergency evacuation yet for Pinoys in Israel, Iran’

There is no need yet for mandatory repatriation of Filipinos in Israel and Iran, President Marcos said yesterday, as the raging hostilities between the two countries threaten to further escalate and undermine the global economy.

Marcos: No mandatory repatriation yet amid Israel-Iran conflict

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said the Philippine government would "not yet" order a mandatory repatriation of Filipinos in Israel and Iran, amid the ongoing conflict between the two Middle Eastern countries. Speaking to reporters in Quezon City, Marcos said the Philippines government was "watching our nationals both in Israel and in Iran," and has already contacted them if they want to be evacuated. "No, not …

Marcos says Philippines 'not yet' imposing mandatory repatriation for Filipinos in Israel, Iran

The Philippines is not yet ordering a mandatory repatriation for Filipinos in Israel and Iran amid the ongoing airstrikes between the two Middle Eastern countri

Marcos: No mandatory repatriation yet for Filipinos amid Israel-Iran tension

PIMENTEL: ACT WITH DIPLOMACY IN ISRAEL-IRAN ROW

Outgoing Senator Koko Pimentel expressed concerns about the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, saying it endangers thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) across the Middle East.  The Philippines has thousands of nationals deployed across the Middle East, many of whom are stationed in conflict-sensitive areas.  Pimentel, an advocate for OFW protection, said the government must act with urgency and diplomacy. The veteran legislato…

Iloilo City girds for repatriation of 24 Ilonggos OFWs in Israel if needed

ILOILO City – With the Israel-Iran conflict escalating, the city government is closely monitoring the condition of 24 Ilonggo overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Israel and offering immediate repatriation assistance should they request it. The OFWs – employed across various sectors such as healthcare, hospitality, domestic service, and food establishments – were deployed prior to […]