DFA raises Alert Level 3 in Lebanon amid Israel-Hamas war
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said that it has raised Crisis Alert Level 3 in Lebanon due to the Israel-Hamas war.
DFA Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega made the confirmation in a text message to INQUIRER.net on Saturday.
Under Alert Level 3, voluntary repatriation measures for Filipinos are present.
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De Vega said that the Philippine Embassy in Lebanon is advising Filipinos to consider leaving the country.
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Repatriation program measures of the DFA are also in place, de Vega added.
As of Saturday, four Filipinos have died in the ongoing war, according to the DFA.
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