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Israel returns to ‘Essential Activity’ status after US strikes Iran

June 22, 2025, 4:02 PM

The Philippine Embassy in Israel advised Filipinos to stay indoors and remain alert following Israel’s shift back to “Essential Activity” status on Sunday, after...

DFA tells Filipinos in Israel, Iran to voluntarily repatriate as Alert Level 3 raised

June 20, 2025, 10:09 PM

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday announced that Alert Level 3 (Voluntary Repatriation Phase) has been raised in Israel and Iran effectively...

OFWs cannot be forced to return home—DMW

June 20, 2025, 4:58 PM

Despite the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) acknowledged it cannot compel Filipinos to return home, and the...

Six Filipinos flee to Jordan, eight injured from heightened Israel-Iran conflict

June 20, 2025, 8:40 AM

Philippine Ambassador to Israel Aileen Mendiola described the security situation as “fluid” as missile strikes between Israel and Iran continue to escalate. "It's hard to...

Cebu Pacific celebrates two decades in Hong Kong, honors OFWs

June 19, 2025, 6:50 PM

Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading carrier, celebrated the 20th anniversary of its Hong Kong office by paying tribute to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), recognizing...

OFW remittances remain stable amid Israel-Iran conflict — Malacañang

June 19, 2025, 5:43 PM

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran has yet to significantly impact overseas Filipino worker (OFW) remittances, but the Philippine government remains on alert...

DMW asks Filipinos bound for Israel, Jordan, Iran to defer travel

June 17, 2025, 4:02 PM

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Tuesday appealed to Filipinos set to travel to Israel, Jordan, or Iran to postpone their plans amid...

Over 100 Filipinos seek repatriation from Israel—DMW

June 17, 2025, 3:43 PM

At least 109 Filipinos in Israel have sought repatriation due to the escalating conflict between the country and Iran, according to the Department of Migrant...

‘Crisis mode’ amid Middle East tensions

June 17, 2025, 1:00 AM

•1 Pinoy critically wounded in Israel•18 OFWs stranded in Dubai repatriated President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered key government agencies to be on “crisis mode” as...

14 OFWs in Israel survive Iranian missiles—DMW

June 16, 2025, 8:14 PM

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Monday said it has provided immediate assistance and support to 14 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), who survived an...

Romualdez urges protection for OFWs, de-escalation of Israel-Iran hostilities

June 16, 2025, 6:41 PM

Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday called for restraint and renewed diplomacy amid rising hostilities between Israel and Iran, warning that continued escalation threatens not...

Escudero to DFA, DMW: Go the extra mile in aiding Middle East-based OFWs

June 16, 2025, 4:42 PM

Senate President Francis Escudero on Monday called on Philippine government agencies to urgently assist Filipinos in Israel and Iran who wish to return home...

18 OFWs bound for Middle East go home as tensions rise—DMW

June 16, 2025, 12:22 PM

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) welcomed 18 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) back to Manila after they failed...

DMW Middle East offices on heightened alert

June 15, 2025, 12:40 AM

PH readies possible evac plan amid Iran-Israel unrest The Department of Migrant Workers placed all its offices in the Middle East on heightened alert following...

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