MANILA, Philippines – The United States and Israel launched a series of strikes against Iran on Saturday, February 28, opening a new chapter of conflict in the Middle East.
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) strictly reminds all overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle East to follow the advisories of Philippine embassies and local authorities regarding the current security situation in the region.
The OWWA is continuously coordinating with the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) and Philippine embassies to ensure safety and welfare of OFWs.
The OWWA advises everyone to:
- Regularly monitor official announcements from the Philippine Embassy and verified accounts of the host government for updates and safety guidelines
- Identify the nearest shelter in your area and be ready to follow any emergency alerts
- Remain cautious and alert, and avoid areas with potential risks
Here are the contact details of Philippine diplomatic posts and offices that concerned Filipino workers may reach out to.
ONLINE
- Social Media: @OWWAofficial (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube)
- Website: owwa.gov.ph
EMERGENCY HOTLINES
| Location / Type | Number |
| METRO MANILA | 1348 |
| REGIONAL (MOBILE PHONE) | (02) 1348 |
| INTERNATIONAL | (+632) 1348 |
VIBER
- +63 915 079 5005 (GLOBE)
- +63 969 169 7068 (SMART)
- +63 966 473 9543 (GLOBE)
IRAN
- WhatsApp: +98 912 213 6801
- Email: tehran.pe@dfa.gov.ph
ISRAEL
- WhatsApp: +972 54 466 1188
- Email: telaviv.pe@dfa.gov.ph
- MWO: +972 50 762 2590
- OWWA: +972 50 715 6937
JORDAN
- WhatsApp:
- +962 7 7907 7775
- +962 7 7907 7778
- +962 7 7798 8818
- Email: amman.pe@dfa.gov.ph
- MWO (Migrant Workers Office): +962 7 8519 1891
- OWWA: +962 7 8149 1183
KUWAIT
- WhatsApp: +965 2220 5571
- Email: kuwait.pe@dfa.gov.ph
- MWO/OWWA: +965 9403 9063; +965 6040 3858; +965 6558 5355
OMAN
- WhatsApp: +968 7990 5211
- Email: oman@owwa.gov.ph
- MWO: +968 9355 7931
- OWWA: +968 7990 5211; +968 7965 7754
LEBANON
- WhatsApp: +961 70 858 086
- Email: beirut.pe@dfa.gov.ph
- MWO: +961 79 110 729
- OWWA: +961 76 681 603
QATAR
- WhatsApp: +974 4483 1585
- Email: doha.pe@dfa.gov.ph
- MWO: +974 5118 4242
- OWWA: +974 3092 1758
SAUDI ARABIA
- WhatsApp: +966 56 989 3301
- Email: riyadh.pe@dfa.gov.ph
- Al Khobar (MWO/OWWA): +966 56 23 2 9926
- Jeddah (MWO/OWWA): +966 56 981 9720
- Riyadh (MWO/OWWA): +966 50 285 0944
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
- WhatsApp: +971 50 813 7836
- Email: auhpe@philembassy.ae
- Dubai MWO: +971 56 353 5558
- Dubai OWWA: +971 50 558 5536
- Abu Dhabi OWWA: +971 54 557 2121; +971 58 589 3227
– Rappler.com
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