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Emergency hotlines for OFWs in Israel, Iran, nearby countries
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has activated its 24/7 Middle East Help Desk and shared hotlines for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families amidst heightened tensions between Israel and Iran.
OFWs and their families can reach the DMW-OWWA Help Desk at 1348 domestically or +63 2 1348 for those abroad, with contact lines also available via Viber and WhatsApp.
The agency also provided emergency contact numbers for the Philippine Embassies and Migrant Workers' Offices in Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan.
Migrant Workers Offices (MWOs) in Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and nearby countries are on standby to provide 24/7 rescue operations, including food, shelter, temporary lodging, and repatriation.
OFWs in Israel and Iran are urged by the DMW to stay indoors, remain alert, and maintain contact with their respective Philippine Embassies or Migrant Workers' Offices.
The DMW is exploring alternate land routes for evacuation through neighboring safe countries if air repatriation is not possible, and is also considering chartered flights.
The DMW also advised OFWs to avoid spreading unverified information that could cause panic and confusion.
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