Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Tuesday, June 17 called on the Marcos administration to remain neutral even as the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates. Pimentel said the best that the Philippine government can do as Israel and Iran continue to trade strikes is...
While no Filipinos have been reported hurt in Iran due to Israel’s missile attacks, Department of Foreign Affairs’ (DFA) Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega said disclosed that “some Filipinos” have been left traumatized by the airstrikes between Israel and Iran. De Vega told ANC 24/7 on...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel appeared to be expanding its air campaign on Tehran five days after its surprise attack on Iran 's military and nuclear program, as U.S. President Donald Trump posted an ominous message warning residents of the city to evacuate. IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A...
TACLOBAN CITY – At least three town mayors from Eastern Visayas – Barugo, Leyte Mayor Aron Balais; Lawaan, Eastern Samar Mayor Athene Mendros, and Hindang, Leyte Mayor Betty Cabal – have been stranded in Israel after being caught in the escalating Iran-Israel conflict. In a message sent to...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday, June 16 urged Philippine authorities to expedite efforts to reach out to all Filipinos seeking repatriation due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. Whether they are documented or not, the Senate leader said the Department of...
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Iran fired a new wave of missile attacks on Israel early Monday, triggering air raid sirens across the country as emergency services reported at least five killed and dozens more wounded in the fourth day of open warfare between the regional foes that showed no sign of...
President Marcos has directed concerned agencies to act swiftly in assisting Filipinos affected by the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran, Malacañang said Monday, June 16. In a press briefing, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the President’s order to the Department of...
Four Filipinos, with one of them in critical condition, were injured due to Iran’s retaliatory attacks against Israel, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). In a statement posted on Facebook on Sunday midnight, the Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv said that a Filipina caregiver is...
The Philippine government must be ready to bring back home overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Israel and Iran as the two countries continue to exchange airstrikes. “The government must stand ready to swiftly and safely repatriate our OFWs in Iran and Israel should the armed conflict...
The Philippine Embassy in Israel is planning to repatriate Filipinos there by land or sea since the airspace of Israel and Jordan are currently closed due to the ongoing conflict in the region with Iran, Philippine Ambassador in Tel Aviv Aileen Mendiola-Rau said. In an interview with GMA News on...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel unleashed airstrikes across Iran for a third day on Sunday and threatened even greater force as some Iranian missiles evaded Israeli air defenses to strike buildings in the heart of the country. Planned talks on Iran 's nuclear program, which could...
Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Ilan Fluss assured that the safety of foreigners, especially Filipinos, is the “top priority” of Israel amid the escalation of violence and unrest in the region between Israel and Iran. He made the assurance during an online press conference on Saturday...
