Pinoys urged to leave Lebanon amid increasing tension

The Philippine embassy in Lebanon is asking Filipinos to leave the country amid the increasing threat of violence in the region.

- MICHAEL PUNONGBAYAN

In an urgent notice calling for immediate evacuation, it strongly urged “all Filipino citizens to leave Lebanon immediately while the airport remains operational.”

“We advise all Filipino nationals to prioritize their safety and depart the country as soon as possible,” the embassy announced on its official Facebook page.

“If you are unable to leave Lebanon, we strongly recommend that you evacuate to safer areas outside of Beirut, South Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley,” the notice added.

The embassy noted that for repatriation assistance, Filipino citizens in Lebanon may fill out the repatriation form online at https://tinyurl. com/2024Repatriation.

It added that those needing assistance may contact the following numbers for further assistance: for all overseas Filipino workers (OFW), documented or undocumented: [phone]; for overseas Filipinos (dependents with permanent resident status, i.e., wife iqama): [phone].