Philippine Embassy activates crisis team for Israel-Iran conflict, explores evacuation options
The Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv has activated its crisis management team to respond to ongoing military conflicts between Israel and Iran, with Ambassador Aileen Mendiola-Rau overseeing efforts to coordinate support for Filipinos.
As of June 14, no Filipino casualties have been reported, but nine OFWs have requested repatriation due to closed Israeli and Jordanian airspace; the embassy is exploring alternative evacuation routes by land towards Jordan or Egypt, or by sea.
A Filipino worker survived a missile attack in Marom Nave Park, Ramat Gan City on Saturday, staying at a hotel in Tel Aviv after her house was damaged.
The Philippine government has contingency measures in place for Filipinos in the Middle East amid escalating hostilities; two of four injured Filipinos have been discharged from hospital while the others remain under medical care.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the DFA, DMW, and OWWA to provide immediate assistance to affected Filipinos, emphasizing no one will be left behind.
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