DFA Statement on the Raising of Alerts Levels in Israel and Iran to Alert Level 3 (Voluntary Repatriation)

MANILA 20 June 2025 – The Department of Foreign Affairs has raised the alert levels in both Israel and Iran to ALERT LEVEL 3 (Voluntary Repatriation) effective immediately.

All overseas Filipinos (OFs) in Israel and Iran are enjoined to return to the Philippines.  Travel by Filipinos to both these countries is highly discouraged, due to the ongoing crisis and the actual closure of their air space and seaports

Should Overseas Filipinos (OFs) in these countries wish to be voluntarily repatriated through the aid of the Philippine Government, they are advised to coordinate with their respective Philippine Embassies:

a. The Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel:

* 24/7 Hotline Emergency Number – +972 54 466 1188

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b. The Philippine Embassy in Tehran, Iran:

* 24/7 Hotline Emergency Number – +989 12 213 6801

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The Alert Levels will be subject to periodic review, taking into consideration the situation on the ground.

The Department hopes that parties will cease hostilities soon. END