MANILA, Philippines — Good news and a little bit of relief for thousands of Filipinos working in Israel!
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) just announced that it’s lowering the danger alert level for Filipinos in Israel — all because things are finally starting to calm down between Israel and Iran.
🛑 From “Get Ready to Leave” to “Stay But Be Careful”
Before, the alert level was at Level 3, which meant:
🔊 “Filipinos can choose to go home if they feel unsafe.”
Now, the DFA has dropped it to Level 2, which means:
⚠️ “Filipinos can stay — but they must be extra careful and follow strict safety rules.”
💬 What the DFA Said
The DFA shared in a statement:
“Because the security situation in Israel is getting better, we are lowering the Alert Level from 3 to 2. This takes effect immediately.”
🕊️ Ceasefire = Hope for Peace
Last week, Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire — which means both sides promised to stop fighting for now.
The Philippines is one of the countries that welcomed this peace move and said:
“We hope this pause becomes a big step towards lasting peace in the region.”
👩⚕️ Who Are the Filipinos in Israel and Iran?
In case you didn’t know, there are lots of Filipino workers in that part of the world:
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🇮🇱 Around 30,000 Filipinos in Israel — most of them are caregivers who help the elderly and people with health needs
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🇮🇷 More than 1,100 Filipinos in Iran — also working hard to support families back home
So this update from the DFA is super important for their safety.
👀 What Happens Next?
Even though the alert level is now lower, the DFA said they’re watching things closely.
“We will keep monitoring the situation and update the alert levels again if needed.”
So while it’s not 100% safe just yet, this is a big step forward — and a tiny light of hope for peace in a region filled with tension.
✨ Why It Matters
When countries stop fighting, families don’t have to worry as much. And for our kababayans in Israel and Iran, even a small step toward peace can mean sleeping a little better at night.
