MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government is on heightened alert to assist overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said.

The DMW has activated its Middle East Help Desk to support OFWs and their families impacted by escalating tensions in the region. Filipinos in need of assistance may call the DMW-OWWA 1348 Hotline. For international calls, the hotline can be reached via +6321348.

Emergency contact numbers of the Philippine embassies and Migrant Workers’ Offices (MWOs) in Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan have also been made available for immediate assistance:

ISRAEL

• Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv: +972 54-4661188
• MWO: +972 50-7622590
• OWWA Welfare Officer: +972 50-7156937

LEBANON

• Philippine Embassy in Beirut: +961 70 858 086
• MWO Beirut: +961 79 110 729

JORDAN

• Philippine Embassy in Amman: +962 7 7907 7775 / +962 7 7721 9000
• MWO Amman: +962 7 8149 1183 / +962 7 8519 1891

The DMW said OFWs affected by flight cancellations, delays, and rerouting may seek help through the hotline or the nearest MWO.

Filipino workers and their families in Lebanon—currently under Alert Level 3—and Jordan—which recently closed its airspace—are likewise encouraged to contact the Help Desk for assistance.

The DMW urged OFWs in Israel and Iran to remain indoors, stay alert, and maintain regular communication with Philippine embassies and MWOs. They are also advised not to circulate unverified information that may cause panic.

The department said it is closely monitoring developments in coordination with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Department of National Defense (DND).