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Philippine Senators Push for Protection of Filipinos in Middle East

3/3/2026

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Philippine senators filed resolutions to protect Filipinos in the Middle East after U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran.
Senator Erwin Tulfo (Senate) leads Senate Resolution 322, calling for an inquiry into the conflict's economic and security impacts.
The resolution also urges evacuation protocols and adherence to international law.
The Department of Migrant Workers says there is no mass repatriation order yet, while preparations exist for over two million Filipinos.

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Philippine senators filed resolutions to protect Filipinos in the Middle East after U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran.
Senator Erwin Tulfo (Senate) leads Senate Resolution 322, calling for an inquiry into the conflict's economic and security impacts.
The resolution also urges evacuation protocols and adherence to international law.
The Department of Migrant Workers says there is no mass repatriation order yet, while preparations exist for over two million Filipinos.