MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday ordered the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to ensure the safety of Filipinos in Iran and all the countries in the Middle East following reports of airstrikes.
"We have received reports of airstrikes which hit Iran. We are in the process of getting more information," Marcos said in a statement.
"In the meantime, the safety of Filipino citizens in Iran and in the Middle East is paramount. I have instructed the DFA and the DMW to take measures to determine their whereabouts in affected areas and to take immediate measures to ensure their safety," he added.
