DFA raises Alert Level 3 in Lebanon amid Israel-Hamas war | Global News

DFA raises Alert Level 3 in Lebanon amid Israel-Hamas war

/ 07:54 PM October 21, 2023

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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