AMID rising tensions in Lebanon, the Philippine Embassy in London strongly urged Filipinos to leave the country immediately, and take advantage of the airport still being open.
According to the social media post of the Philippine Embassy in Lebanon, they “strongly urge all Filipino citizens to leave Lebanon immediately while the airport remains operational.
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“We advise all Filipino nationals to prioritize their safety and depart the country as soon as possible,” it added.
But for those who would be unable to leave, the embassy advised them to move to safer areas.
“If you are unable to leave Lebanon, we strongly recommend that you evacuate to safer areas outside of Beirut, South Lebanon, and the Bekaa Valley,” the embassy said.
Courtesy: PH Embassy in Lebanon FB
Meanwhile, for the Filipinos who are interested to avail of the repatriation, they were asked to fill out a form.
The embassy also said that Filipinos may also contact the following numbers for further assistance:
- For all OFWs (documented or undocumented): +961 79110729
- For overseas Filipinos (Dependents with Permanent Resident Status, i.e., wife iqama): +961 70858086
“The safety and security of every Filipino citizen is our top priority. We urge you to act swiftly and follow the above instructions to ensure your safety,” the embassy said.
It will be recalled that the brewing tensions between Lebanon-based Hezbollah and Israel continued to rise in the recent weeks.
The Iranian-backed Hezbollah group reported set a drone attack last month on Golan Heights which is occupied by Israel.
The Hezbollah strike hit a football ground in Golan Heights and killed 12 people which included children.
