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Assistance for Pinoy workers amid Israel-Iran tensions

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June 15, 2025

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Saturday, June 14, that it is on heightened alert to assist overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

"The DMW reiterates OFW and OFW family assistance through its Middle East Help Desk for OFWs and families of OFWs who are affected by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran," the advisory read.

The department advised OFWs and their families to call the DMW-OWWA 1348 Hotline for assistance. Those calling from abroad may reach the Help Desk via +6321348.

The DMW also released the following contact numbers for OFWs in affected areas:

Israel

Lebanon

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