Tag: Filipinos in Israel

First batch of Filipinos from Israel to arrive on Monday, Oct. 16

(Eagle News)–The first batch of Filipinos from Israel is set to arrive in the country on Monday, October 16. The Presidential Communications Office said the first group repatriated amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict consists of eight individuals. The government, through the Department of Migrant Workers, the PCO said, will cover all costs for Filipinos seeking repatriation from Israel. So far, Alert Level 2 remains hoisted over Israel, which entails a voluntary repatriation. Travel from the […]

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President Bongbong Marcos thanks Israeli gov’t for rescuing Filipinos amid ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict

Vows to stand with Israel vs attacks made by militant group (Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos on Wednesday, Oct. 11, thanked the Israeli government for rescuing over 20 Filipinos amid the ongoing armed conflict between Israel and Hamas. The President expressed his appreciation when he met Israeli  Ambassador Ilan Fluss in Malacañang, who also briefed the chief executive on the latest developments from his country. The President also expressed concerns for the three Filipinos who remain […]

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7 Filipinos missing amid armed conflict between Hamas, Israel

Husband of Filipina also potentially “held by armed individuals” (Eagle News)–Seven Filipinos remain missing as the armed conflict between Hamas and Israel rages on. In a statement, the Philippine Embassy in Israel said the husband of a Filipina may have also  been held by armed individuals. The embassy said his wife recognized him in  a video showing  armed individuals and a man possibly being brought to Gaza that was sent to the embassy. “While it […]

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Filipinos in Israel advised against going to West Bank, other areas

(Eagle News)–Filipinos in Israel were advised against going to West Bank and other areas. The Philippine Embassy in Israel issued the statement amid rising tensions between Israelis and Palestinians. According to the embassy, Filipinos should avoid these areas in particular: – West Bank (Bethlehem, Jericho, Hebron, etc.) – Jerusalem Temple Mount Damascus Gate Herod’s Gate Al Wad Road Musrara Road Areas around East Jerusalem – Golan Heights – Areas near the border of Lebanon and […]

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