DFA tells Filipinos in Israel, Iran to voluntarily repatriate
People take shelter for the night at an underground light rail station in the city of Ramat Gan, east of Tel Aviv, on June 17, 2025 amidst fears of an Iranian missile attack. (Photo by Menahem Kahana / AFP)
MANILA, Philippines – In light of the rising tension in the Middle East, the Philippine government has raised the alert levels in both Israel and Iran to Alert Level 3 (voluntary repatriation) effective immediately.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed the matter in a statement on Friday, saying that travel by Filipinos to both countries is highly discouraged.
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“All overseas Filipinos in Israel and Iran are enjoined to return to the Philippines. Travel by Filipinos to both these countries is highly discouraged, due to the ongoing crisis and the actual closure of their air space and seaports,” said DFA.
These alert levels will be “subject to periodic review,” the DFA clarified, taking into consideration the situation on the ground. It, however, maintained that the Philippine government hopes that parties will cease hostilities soon.
According to DFA, should overseas Filipinos in these countries wish to be voluntarily repatriated through the aid of the Philippine government, they are advised to coordinate with their respective Philippine embassies:
The Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel:
- 24/7 Hotline Emergency Number – +972 54 466 1188
- Email address: [email protected]
The Philippine Embassy in Tehran, Iran:
- 24/7 Hotline Emergency Number – +989 12 213 6801
- Email address – [email protected] /mr
