31 July 2014

The Department of Foreign Affairs reassures the public that repatriation efforts are on-going in Libya under Crisis Alert Level 4 (Mandatory Repatriation). At no point in time was it discontinued.

Repatriation efforts are headed by Mr. Adelio Angelito Cruz, Chargé d'Affaires of the Philippine Embassy in Tripoli and leader of the Rapid Response Team.

The DFA remains committed to the protection of our nationals in Libya as evidenced by the continued presence of core Embassy personnel as well as the Rapid Response Team despite the highly volatile security situation in that country.

We reiterate our call to our remaining nationals in Libya to immediately get in touch with the Philippine Embassy in Tripoli and register for repatriation. The Philippine Government will shoulder the repatriation costs.

To register for repatriation, Filipinos can contact the Embassy in Tripoli through the telephone numbers (00218) 918-244-208 / 914-370-399 / 945-348-481 and the e-mail addresses This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Embassy's address is KM 7 Gargaresh Road, Abu Nawas, P.O. Box 12508, Tripoli.

Families can also call DFA’s 24-hour hotlines (02) 552-7105 / (02) 834-4685 to register their relatives in Libya for repatriation. They may also call these numbers for any questions and concerns, or send their queries by e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. END