DFA, DMW told to ensure safety of OFWs after Iran airstrikes

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday instructed concerned government agencies to immediately take appropriate measures to ensure the safety of Filipinos in affected areas, following reports of airstrikes that struck Iran, Malacañang said in a news release.

In a statement posted on X, President Marcos directed the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to take the necessary steps to check on the situation of Filipinos in Iran and the Middle East.

“We have received reports of airstrikes that hit Iran. We are in the process of getting more information,” the President said.

“In the meantime, the safety of Filipino citizens in Iran and in the Middle East is paramount. I have instructed the DFA and the DMW to take measures to determine their whereabouts in affected areas and to take immediate measures to ensure their safety,” President Marcos added.

The DFA has reported that there are no Filipinos affected or harmed. The DFA has assured that Embassies stand ready to assist our nationals. “We continue to advise Filipinos to stay in their homes or safe places and refrain from going out to public places at this time,” it said.