PH Embassy in Riyadh Conducts Contingency Planning Activities

Task Groups review their responsibilities and identify critical elements for operational success. (Riyadh PE photo)

RIYADH 16 January 2020 –– The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh conducted contingency planning activities on 11 January 2020 in order to raise the readiness of its personnel and the Filipino community in responding to crisis situations.

The officers and staff of the Embassy and its attached agencies such as the Philippines Overseas Labor Office (POLO), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Social Security System (SSS), Pag-IBIG Fund, Police Attaché’s Office, and Foreign Liaison’s Office led by Philippine Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Adnan V. Alonto, underwent a day-long workshop to review and refine the plan for responding to crisis situations that may affect the Filipino community in the region. The Embassy succeeded in identifying critical gaps and areas for improvement in its contingency plan.

The Embassy briefed members of the Filipino community on the latest security situation in Saudi Arabia and the general procedures and protocols that will be followed in case a crisis erupts in the region.

In his remarks, Ambassador Alonto assured the Filipino community that the situation in Saudi Arabia remains stable and secure, that the Philippine government is prepared to assist Filipinos caught in crisis situations abroad, and that the Philippine missions in the region are continuously preparing for every contingency. END

Members of the Filipino community listens to the security briefing and contributing to the improvement of the contingency plan. (Riyadh PE photo)

Philippine Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Adnan V. Alonto (center, with microphone) answers questions during the open forum. (Riyadh PE photo)

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