A total of 23 overseas Filipino workers, including two children, arrived in Manila from Dubai on March 5, 2026, as part of government repatriation efforts amid escalating hostilities in the Gulf Region.
A total of 356 overseas Filipino workers and dependents have been safely repatriated from Abu Dhabi and Dubai as Philippine authorities coordinate evacuation efforts amid escalating Middle East conflicts.
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The ongoing conflict between Iran and US-Israel threatens to exacerbate inflation, weaken the peso, and disrupt OFW remittances, potentially pushing the Philippines toward recession.
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Iran is grappling with a severe leadership vacuum following the deaths of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and multiple high-ranking officials in a joint US-Israel military strike. A temporary council has been established to govern the nation.
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration in Central Visayas has implemented emergency response measures, with nearly 34,000 OFWs from the region in affected Middle Eastern areas. Personnel are on standby at Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
The Department of Migrant Workers confirms an overseas Filipino worker sustained minor neck injuries in an explosion at Kuwait airport. Amid Middle East tensions, DMW is handling repatriation requests while monitoring developments closely.
The Department of Migrant Workers confirms no Filipino casualties in Iran during US-Israel attacks, with most OFWs outside Tehran and deployment bans in place.
US President Donald Trump warns the conflict with Iran could extend beyond initial estimates, as Iran retaliates with strikes on US bases. The US State Department urges Americans in the Middle East to evacuate immediately.
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US President Donald Trump has defended the extensive military campaign against Iran, addressing criticism over shifting administration statements on objectives and duration.
The United States has ordered the evacuation of non-emergency government personnel and their families from Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, and Jordan as tensions with Iran escalate. Diplomatic missions, including in Saudi Arabia, have been closed, and Ameri
Former Department of Health Secretary Dr. Alfredo Bengzon has died at age 91. He served as Health Secretary from 1986 to 1992 under President Corazon Aquino and championed the Generic Drugs Law.
The US has confirmed six soldiers died in an Iranian airstrike on a military facility in Kuwait, marking the first such casualties since recent hostilities began.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appeals for restraint among parties in the Middle East conflict, clarifies Philippines' neutrality, and focuses on safeguarding overseas Filipino workers amid escalating tensions.
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Mexican drug cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, has been buried following his death in a special forces operation last month. The 59-year-old leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, with a $15 million bounty, was laid to rest
Senator Robin Padilla raises concerns about the government's readiness to evacuate Filipino workers as tensions escalate in the Middle East following US-Israel airstrikes on Iran.
A suspected Iranian drone attack targeted the US consulate in Dubai, causing a fire in the upper section of the building. US President Donald Trump had previously evacuated personnel from Middle Eastern bases and consulates to avoid such incidents.
US President Donald Trump denies Israel encouraged the US to strike Iran as Middle East tensions rise, with Iran expanding airstrikes and UN condemning the war's impact on civilians.
Israel commits to lifelong benefits for the family of Mary Ann Velasquez De Vera, a Filipino caregiver killed in an Iranian missile strike in Tel Aviv, as confirmed by Ambassador Dana Kursh.
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UAE airports have partially reopened, allowing over 20,000 travelers, including Filipinos, to depart after a temporary airspace closure due to Middle East tensions. The Philippine Consulate remains cautiously optimistic.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung co-chaired the Philippines-Korea Business Forum, aiming to enhance bilateral trade and investments, with a target of USD 20 billion by 2030 under Vision 2030.
The Philippines and South Korea have signed significant business agreements covering nuclear energy, shipbuilding, aerospace, critical minerals, retail, and health and wellness. The deals were inked at the Philippines-Korea Business Forum in Pasay City, a
As the U.S.-Israel war with Iran escalates, Europe is forced to act, enhancing military base security and evacuating citizens while facing economic threats in the Strait of Hormuz.
More than 101 crew members are missing after the Iranian Navy frigate IRIS Dena sank off Sri Lanka. The vessel was returning from an international fleet review in India when it was reportedly struck by a torpedo.
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The US Central Command has released the identities of four soldiers killed in an Iran-linked drone strike on a US command center in Kuwait, with casualties rising from initial reports.
Russia has accused Ukraine of orchestrating a drone attack that sank the Arctic Metagaz, a Russian-flagged LNG tanker, near Libya. All 30 crew members were rescued safely.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth asserts that combined US-Israeli operations are weakening Iran's offensive capabilities, with plans to control Iranian airspace and target missile facilities using advanced weaponry.
More than 1,000 overseas Filipino workers have requested repatriation due to escalating conflicts in the Middle East, with OWWA monitoring their safety closely.
The DSWD is providing psychosocial and financial support to the family of Mary Anne Velazquez de Vera, a Filipina caregiver who died in Israel amid the Middle East crisis, with ongoing coordination for further assistance.
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The U.S. Senate has voted down a War Powers Resolution aimed at restricting President Donald Trump's authority to launch additional military strikes against Iran, with a 47-53 vote highlighting partisan divisions.
