DFA welcomes Israel-Iran ceasefire

The Philippines, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, which could potentially end a 12-day war.

Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza expressed hope that the ceasefire will be a crucial step towards achieving lasting peace in the Middle East.

The DFA urged all parties concerned to continue engaging in dialogue and negotiations toward a permanent solution.

This US-brokered ceasefire follows Iran's missile attack on a US airbase in Qatar, which President Donald Trump downplayed.

The Department of Foreign Affairs has placed Israel and Iran on alert level 3, urging the voluntary repatriation of Filipinos.

The conflict had put over 31,000 Filipinos in Israel and Iran at risk.