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AFP ready for possible repatriation of Filipinos in Israel, Iran
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered the safe and orderly return of Filipino workers from Iran and Israel due to heightened tensions in the Middle East.
Crisis alert level 3 has been raised in both countries, and the Philippine Embassy in Tehran is preparing for the initial batch of eight repatriates from Iran.
The embassy in Israel is processing over 200 repatriation requests, with approximately 30 OFWs from Israel, Jordan, Palestine, and Qatar expected to arrive in Manila on Tuesday, June 24.
There are about 30,000 OFWs in Israel and only around 30 in Iran.
Repatriated Filipinos are set to receive P150,000 in cash, accommodation, transportation, and livelihood assistance.
Filipinos in affected areas are urged to coordinate with Philippine embassies for guidance and assistance.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is closely monitoring the situation and stands ready to assist with repatriation efforts as directed by civilian authorities.
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is arranging the repatriation of 26 Filipinos from Israel via a land route through Jordan due to ongoing conflict.
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The Philippine government has raised crisis alert level 3 in Israel and Iran, urging Filipinos in both countries to avail of voluntary repatriation due to ongoing armed hostilities.
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A total of 340 Filipinos in Israel have requested repatriation due to rising Middle East tensions.
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A total of 346 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Israel have expressed interest in returning to the Philippines due to the ongoing conflict.
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The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has placed its C-295 and C-130 aircraft on standby for potential repatriation of Filipinos from the Middle East.
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