he Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) continues to coordinate closely with Philippine Foreign Service Posts in the region and has actively monitored the situation over the past 72 hours to ascertain the status of Filipinos in their respective jurisdictions. Our Posts remain on the ground and vigilant. The crisis alert levels for concerned countries in the Middle East remain unchanged as follows:
Country | Crisis Alert Level | Foreign Service Post/s |
Iran | 2 | Tehran Philippine Embassy (PE) |
Iraq | 3 | Baghdad PE |
Kurdistan | 2 | Baghdad PE |
State of Israel | 2 | Tel-Aviv PE |
Jordan | 1 | Amman PE |
Lebanon | 3 | Beirut PE |
Gaza | 4 | Amman PE, Tel-Aviv PE |
West Bank | 2 | Amman PE, Tel-Aviv PE |
Syria | 4 | Damascus PE |
Yemen | 4 | Riyadh PE |
Alert Level 1 (Precautionary Phase) is issued when there are signs of internal disturbance or instability, or when an external threat is limited to a specific area. Under this level, Filipinos are advised to take precautions and avoid non-essential movement. Those with travel plans to the affected country are advised to exercise normal caution and avoid affected areas. The concerned Post establishes a Crisis Management Team.
Alert Level 2 (Restriction Phase) is issued when violence or instability spreads to neighboring areas or when an external attack becomes imminent. Filipinos are advised to shelter in place and avoid high-risk areas. Those planning to travel to the affected country are urged to exercise increased caution due to heightened security risks. The concerned Post activates its Contingency Plan.
Alert Level 3 (Voluntary Repatriation Phase) is issued when unrest escalates significantly or when an external threat becomes imminent. Filipinos are advised to evacuate voluntarily through relocation or repatriation. Travel to the affected country is strongly discouraged due to serious risks to safety and security. The concerned Post activates its Contingency Plan and coordinates relocation or repatriation efforts with relevant government agencies.
Alert Level 4 (Mandatory Evacuation Phase) is issued in cases of large-scale civil conflict or full-blown external attack. Filipinos are urged to evacuate and join government-led repatriation efforts. Travel to the affected country is prohibited. The concerned Post fully implements its Contingency Plan and coordinates evacuation and repatriation operations.
The DFA urges Filipinos in affected areas to follow the advisories of their host governments, remain vigilant, and observe all relevant travel advisories.
The DFA advises Filipinos to note the following contact information for assistance in their respective jurisdictions, as follows:
UAE
(ABU DHABI)
Assistance-to-Nationals (For OFWS)
+971 56 270 9157
+971 54 725 8482
Assistance-to-Nationals (For Non-OFWS)
+971 50 443 8003
Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Services
+971 54 557 2121
(DUBAI and NORTHERN EMIRATES)
Assistance-to-Nationals (For OFWS)
+971 56 353 5558
Assistance-to-Nationals (For Non-OFWS)
+971 56 501 5756
Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Services
+971 50 558 5536
SAUDI ARABIA
(RIYADH)
Assistance-to-Nationals (For OFWS)
+966 56 989 3301
Migrant Workers Office – Riyadh
+966 50 285 0944
(EASTERN REGION)
Migrant Workers Office – Eastern Region
+966 56 232 9926
(JEDDAH / WESTERN REGION)
Migrant Workers Office – Jeddah
+966 56 981 9720
Jeddah PCG Assistance to Nationals Hotline
+966 55 521 9613
QATAR
Migrant Workers Office Assistance to Nationals Hotline
+974 5118 4242
+974 3318 2459
BAHRAIN
Consular
+973 3995 3235
Migrant Workers Office / Assistance to Nationals
+973 3303 5600
OWWA
+973 3725 8755
+973 6670 5058
Whatsapp Channel
https://bit.ly/PEManamaWhatsAppChannel
IRAN
Assistance to Nationals Hotline
+989 122 1368 01
Email
tehran.pe@dfa.gov.ph
/PHinIran
/phliniran
IRAQ
Assistance to Nationals Hotline
+964 783 700 5457
ISRAEL
24/7 Emergency Hotline (Mobile/WhatsApp/Viber)
+972 54 466 1188
Assistance to Nationals Hotline
+972 50 911 4017
+972 50 762 2590
OWAA Welfare Office
+972 50 715 6937
Trunk Line
+972 3 601 0500
JORDAN
Migrant Workers Office
+962 7 8519 1891
OWWA
+962 7 8149 1183
Assistance to Nationals Hotline
+962 7 7907 7775
+962 7 7907 7778
+962 7 7798 8818
KUWAIT
Consular
+965 6500 2612
Migrant Workers Office / OWWA Assistance to Nationals
+965 9403 9063
+965 6040 3858
+965 6558 5355
X (Twitter)
@PHinKUWAIT
LEBANON
Assistance to Nationals Hotline
+70 858 086
Migrant Workers Office
+79 110 729
OMAN
Assistance to Nationals Hotline
+968 9137 4559
Migrant Workers Office
+968 9355 7931
OWWA
+968 79905211
+968 7965 7754
SYRIA
Consular
+963 949 155 557
Assistance to Nationals Hotline
+963 949 155 567
