MANILA, Philippines – Inatasan ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. nitong Sabado, Pebrero 28 ang mga ahensya ng pamahalaan na siguruhin ang kaligtasan ng mga Filipino sa Middle East matapos maglunsad ng strike sa Iran ang Estados Unidos at Israel.
“We have received reports of airstrikes that hit Iran. We are in the process of getting more information,” saad sa pahayag ni Marcos.
“In the meantime, the safety of Filipino citizens in Iran and in the Middle East is paramount. I have instructed the DFA [Department of Foreign Affairs] and the DMW [Department of Migrant Workers] to take measures to determine their whereabouts in affected areas and to take immediate measures to ensure their safety,” dagdag pa niya.
Sinabi naman ng DFA na sa ngayon ay wala pang Filipino ang apektado o nasaktan sa tensyon.
“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,” ayon sa DFA.
Hinimok naman ng diplomatic mission ng Pilipinas sa United Arab Emirates ang mga Filipino “to remain calm and monitor official advisories and guidance from news and other reputable sources, including the UAE Government and the Philippine Embassy/Consulate General.”
“In the event of any unusual incident, all Filipinos are cautioned to shelter in their homes and refrain from making unnecessary movements,” dagdag pa.
Samantala, inabisuhan ng Philippine Embassy sa Tel Aviv ang mga Filipino na manatili sa loob ng bahay at maghanda sa pagtatago.
Mayroong nasa 30,000 manggagawa, karamihan ay caregiver, ang nagtatrabaho sa Israel at mahigit 1,000 naman sa Iran.
Nag-isyu naman ng kaparehong stay-at-home advisory ang Philippine Embassy sa Kuwait.
“Please stay home or in a secure place. Avoid unnecessary trips or movements. Make sure your mobile phones and devices are always charged,” ayon sa embahada.
“Do not share or spread misinformation or fake news. Follow and check only official sources for accurate and reliable news and information.”
Matatandaan na nagpost ng video si US President Donald Trump sa social media na nagsabing ang US ay nagsimula ng “major combat operations in Iran,” at inakusahan ang Tehran na patuloy na nagdedevelop ng nuclear program nito.
Sinabi ni Trump na bumubuo ng missiles ang Iran na kayang umabot sa US.
Nanawagan naman ito sa mga mamamayan ng Iran na “take over your government.” RNT/JGC
