The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has urged overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle east to follow advisories issued by the Philippine Embassy and local authorities on the security situation in their areas following the attacks launched by the United States and Israel on Iran.

In a statement issued on Saturday, February 28, 2026, OWWA advised OFWs to monitor official announcements from the Philippine Embassy and verified accounts of host government, identify the nearest shelters and be prepared for emergency alerts, and avoid areas with potential security risks.

OFWs are also urged to contact the embassy and MWO/OWWA hotlines for immediate assistance.

The advisory covers Filipinos in Israel, Jordan, Oman, Qatar, Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Iran.

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. earlier ordered agencies concerned to ensure the safety of Filipinos in the Middle East following the airstrikes carried out by Israel and the United States against Iran.

“The safety of Filipino citizens in Iran and in the Middle East is paramount. I have instructed the DFA [Department of Foreign Affairs] and the DMW [Department of Migrant Workers] to take measures to determine their whereabouts in affected areas and to take immediate measures to ensure their safety,” Marcos said.

Following the attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran, Iran reportedly retaliated by launching attacks on several countries in the Middle East that host US military bases.

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said no Filipinos have, so far, been reported affected or injured in the conflict.

"The DFA has assured that embassies stand ready to assist our nationals. We continue to advise Filipinos to stay in their homes or safe places and refrain from going out to public places at this time," DFA said.

(With reports from GMA Integrated News)