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DFA officials to Pinoys: No need to panic as Alert Level 3 raised in Iran, Israel
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has raised Alert Level 3 in both Israel and Iran due to ongoing fighting, enjoining Overseas Filipinos (OFs) in these nations to return to the Philippines.
Filipino travel to Israel and Iran is highly discouraged due to the conflict and closure of airspace and seaports.
Filipinos wishing to be voluntarily repatriated are advised to coordinate with their respective Philippine Embassies in Tel Aviv and Tehran.
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) restricted deployment to certain areas in the Middle East due to the conflict.
DFA officials urge Filipinos in Israel, Iran, and their relatives in the Philippines to stay calm and not panic, attributing worry to misinformation.
DFA Assistant Secretary Robert Ferrer stated that raising Alert Level 3 is a precautionary measure for potential escalation and that most Filipinos in Tel Aviv are calm and believe in the Israeli system for protection.
According to Philippine Ambassador to Israel Aileen Mendiola, essential services and utilities remain available in Israel, and malls, restaurants, and parks are open.
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