DMW shares hotlines amid Israel-Iran tensions

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), which is on heightened alert, has activated its 24/7 Middle East Help Desk for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran.

OFWs and OFW families can contact DMW-OWWA at the following numbers if they need assistance or information:

DMW-OWWA Help Desk: 1348
For those abroad: +63 2 1348

The agency also released a list of emergency contact numbers of its Migrant Workers' Offices in Israel, Lebanon and Jordan. 

ISRAEL

Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv: +972 54-4661188
MWO: +972 50-7622590
OWO: +972 50-7156937

LEBANON

Philippine Embassy in Beirut: +961 70 858 086
MWO in Beirut: +961 79 110 729

JORDAN

MWO in Amman: +962 7 8149 1183 ; +962 7 8519 1891

"The Department urges all OFWs in Israel and Iran to remain indoors and stay alert, and stay connected with the Philippine Embassy or MWOs in their respective host countries," it said.

"OFWs are also advised to refrain from spreading or sharing unverified information which may cause unnecessary panic and confusion," the DMW added. — Jamil Santos/VBL, GMA Integrated News