The Philippine Embassy in Iraq has advised Filipinos to avoid “unnecessary” travel to Iraq, while those already in the country must avoid public places and exercise extreme caution amid the escalating security situation in the region. The advisory was released on Sunday, June 22, a few hours...
The Diocese of Antipolo has issued a prayer for peace in the Middle East for the members of the parishes in the diocese to reflect on amidst the ongoing tension in that part of the world. The Diocesan Shrine of the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, in Cardona, Rizal, enjoined the parishioners to reflect...
The Philippines expressed concern over the “developments” in the Middle East as the United States blasted three Iranian nuclear sites, urging the concerned parties to avoid further escalation of the conflict. “The Philippines is greatly concerned over the developments in the Middle East in...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United States attacked three sites in Iran early Sunday, inserting itself into Israel 's war aimed at destroying the country 's nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a long-time foe that prompted fears of a wider regional conflict. Addressing the...
There are no reports yet of Filipinos injured in the Iranian nuclear sites earlier bombed by the United States, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Assistant Secretary Robert Ferrer of the Office of Migrant Affairs said on Sunday, June 22. “Wala po akong information kung may Filipinos doon (I...
There are now eight Filipinos who have been injured by Iranian retaliatory missiles to Israel, the Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv said. In a bulletin posted on its official Facebook page on Sunday, June 22, the embassy said that one Filipino who had “severe and life-threatening injuries”...
Despite the week-long exchange of missiles between Israel and Iran, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) officials claimed the Philippine Embassy in Tehran is the only foreign delegation that remains open there amid the escalating conflict. This was shared by Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega said that they expect more Filipinos to start availing of the government’s repatriation program after it raised crisis alert level 3 in Israel, with the first batch of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) expected to arrive early next...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has officially raised crisis alert level 3 in Israel and Iran, enjoining all Filipinos staying there to return to the Philippines, following the continuous exchange of airstrikes between the two Middle East countries. The announcement was made on Friday...
The 21 Philippine officials who were stranded in Israel amid its ongoing conflict with Iran had already left the Middle East for Manila, Philippine Ambassador to Jordan Wilfredo Santos said Friday, June 20. In an interview with State-run Radyo Pilipinas on Friday, June 20, the ambassador said the...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday, June 20 said the government should be ready to provide subsidy if the Dubai crude oil breaches the US$80 per barrel threshold. Gatchalian made the call as he expressed alarm over the increasing tension between Israel and Iran and which has pushed a global oil...
REHOVOT, Israel (AP) — For years, Israel has targeted Iranian nuclear scientists, hoping to choke progress on Iran 's nuclear program by striking at the brains behind it. Now, with Iran and Israel in an open-ended direct conflict, scientists in Israel have found themselves in the crosshairs...
