The Philippine government is actively considering various options, including air, land, and sea routes, to evacuate Filipino citizens from Lebanon due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah forces.
THE National Government is exploring all options to repatriate Filipinos amid the ongoing conflict in Lebanon due to tensions between Israel and Hezbollah forces.In a press conference on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, Department of Migrant Workers Undersecretary Bernard Olalia said they are considering evacuating Filipinos from Lebanon either through air, land or sea to ensure their safety.
Iyong land route natin naka-ready na going to Damascus, pinag-uusapan na po namin ‘yan,” Olalia said.“Mayroon na rin po kaming kinakausap na mga maritime vessels. We are not at the liberty to disclose kung sino-sino ‘yun, but nandoon na po ‘yung ating options,” he said.Olalia said they are now closely coordinating with Overseas Workers Welfare Administration and the Department of Foreign Affairs to reach out to OFWs and their affected families by the ongoing conflict.
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