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Philippines Urges OFWs to Stay Indoors Amid Conflict

3/3/2026

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  • The Philippines faces risks to millions of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the Middle East as the US-Israel-Iran conflict escalates.
  • President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says repatriation for those in danger is not feasible and urges Filipinos to stay indoors.
  • The government has set up assistance desks for OFWs and families and joined calls for a ceasefire.
  • Flight cancellations to and from the Middle East have increased due to ongoing tensions.