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PH steps up crisis response for OFWs hurt in Iran's missile strike
The Philippine government has activated emergency support measures for 14 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by an Iranian missile strike in Rehovot, Israel.
Four OFWs were hospitalized, while all 14 received basic needs and financial assistance.
The Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv is coordinating with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to provide immediate response.
The DMW, in coordination with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), is monitoring a critically injured OFW and is on high alert for possible rescue or repatriation.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the DMW to prioritize the safety and welfare of Filipinos abroad, especially in conflict-affected areas.
Filipinos in affected areas are strongly advised by the embassy to seek shelter during missile alerts for their safety.
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