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(Eagle News)-The Philippine embassy in Iraq has raised a Crisis Alert Level 4, the highest among travel advisories, over Iraq amid rising tensions there following the killing of Iran’s top military official Qassam Soleimani from a US airstrike. In a Facebook Live video, Philippine Chargè d’ Affairès Jomar Sadie announced President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered a “mandatory repatriation” of Filipinos in the country. “Inatasan na po ng Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ang iba’t ibang ahensya ng […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs has advised Filipinos in Iraq to prepare in case an evacuation is needed. The DFA issued the advisory amid heightening tensions between Iran and the United States, following the US assassination of top Iranian commander Qassim Suleimani in Baghdad. “Filipinos in Iraq are strongly advised to coordinate closely with the Philippine Embassy and their employers in the event mandatory evacuation will be necessary,” the DFA said. The DFA also […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Foreign Affairs has urged Filipinos in Iraq to stay indoors amid the ongoing unrest in the country. In a statement, the DFA also urged them to avoid any movement especially in areas where demonstrations are taking place. The DFA also advised Filipinos to make sure they have enough food and water and to call the Philippine Embassy in Baghdad if they require assistance. “Families in the Philippines are requested to relay […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — The Philippine Embassy reminded Filipinos in Iraq to be vigilant and stay indoors after a rocket attack near the Baghdad International Airport and two incidents of suicide bombings in the other parts of the capital. In their twitter post, the Philippine Embassy advised to avoid public transport and stay away from public places such as malls, parks and markets. The embassy also encouraged Filipinos in Iraq who are yet to […]
