PH Embassy to help OFW affected by missile strikes in Israel
Rescue personnel work at an impact site following missile attack from Iran on Israel, in Ramat Gan near Tel Aviv, Israel June 13, 2025 REUTERS/Itai Ron
The Philippine Embassy in Israel said it will send aid to the Overseas Filipino worker (OFW) affected by the missile strikes in Israel.
In Mao dela Cruz's Sunday report on Super Radyo dzBB, the OFW was saved from the missile strikes after she hid in a shelter.
Embahada ng Pilipinas, agad na nagpaabot ng tulong sa Pilipino na kabilang sa mga naapektuhan ng missile strike na tumama sa bahagi ng Israel. | via Mao dela Cruz pic.twitter.com/J6IjLpap4O — DZBB Super Radyo (@dzbb) June 15, 2025
Since her house was damaged by the missile strike, the OFW was transferred to a hotel in Tel Aviv.
The Philippine Embassy said it will send assistance and psychosocial support to support the OFW in the following days.
It also urged Filipinos in the affected areas to evacuate to shelters or other protected spaces whenever there is a missile alert to ensure their safety.
In a Reuters report, Iran and Israel targeted each other with missiles and airstrikes early on Saturday after Israel launched its biggest-ever air offensive against its longtime foe in a bid to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon.
The attacks have resulted in at least two fatalities and dozens of wounded in Israel. —RF, GMA Integrated News
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