There are no verified Filipino casualties or abductions yet, the Philippine government says. Most Filipinos in Israel are situated north of Gaza, which has been the hotspot of attacks.
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Migrant Workers on Monday, October 9, advised Filipinos in Israel to first stay put amid Israel’s declaredIn an interview with PTV-4, DMW officer-in-charge Hans Cacdac said that the advice to stay put is in line with instructions from the Israeli Homefront Command, and that repatriation or transport is not advisable at the moment.
Cacdac confirmed a “minor” injury of a Filipino who was wounded in the arm. Overseas Workers Welfare Administration chief Arnell Ignacio said in a separate interview on PTV-4 that a Filipino caregiver who was shot was stable and recovering in the hospital, although it was unclear if these reports are one and the same case.
The DMW OIC said that budget and human resources will not be a problem in case the Philippine government begins repatriation efforts. “We are ready and prepared to repatriate, but if right now, it’s just not the proper time to do so,” he said.
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