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Pinoys in Iran advised to avoid public places due to Iran-Israel tensions
The Philippine Embassy in Israel has advised Filipinos to stay at home and be prepared for missile alerts due to heightened tensions between Israel and Iran.
Israel has been placed under Essential Activity status from Friday, June 13, 3 a.m. until Saturday, June 14, 8 p.m., with classes, gatherings, and non-essential work suspended.
Filipinos in Israel are urged to follow IDF security guidelines, the embassy's safety advisories, and trusted news sources, and have been provided an emergency hotline.
In response to escalating tensions after Israel struck Iran early Friday, the Philippine Embassy in Iran advised Filipinos there to avoid public places with large gatherings, particularly those of a political nature.
Filipinos in Iran are also urged to stay informed of developments, exercise caution, be vigilant of their surroundings, and avoid risky situations.
They are also advised to keep a list of important contacts and inform community group leaders and the embassy if they find any Filipino in distress, with contact details provided for assistance.
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