Philippines raises crisis alert to level 3 in Iran and Israel

The Philippine government has raised crisis alert levels to 3 in both Iran and Israel due to escalating conflicts between the two nations.

Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Robert Ferrer urged Filipinos in these countries to stay calm, noting that panic is often fueled by misinformation on social media.

Undersecretary Eduardo Jose De Vega stated that voluntary repatriation measures are currently in place for 26 Filipinos from Israel and plans to withdraw non-essential personnel from the Philippine Embassy in Tehran continue.

The DFA reassures families of the approximately 30,000 overseas Filipinos in Israel that essential services remain available and life is continuing despite missile attacks.

Travel to both countries remains highly discouraged due to ongoing crises; however, officials have not declared a mandatory evacuation as the situation currently does not warrant Alert Level 4 status.

The number of injured Filipinos has risen to eight, with one in critical condition, but there are no further escalations seen between Israel and Iran at this time.