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The number of Filipinos killed due to the ongoing conflict in Israel has increased to three with a new fatality reported Friday, October 13, 2023.

Philippine officials are looking at two options for Filipinos to leave Gaza: through the border with Israel or the Rafah Border Crossing shared with Egypt

The Great Hawaiʻi ShakeOut is an annual event for kamaʻāina and visitors alike to practice and prepare for when a large damaging earthquake hits the Hawaiian Islands.

The Philippines has placed Gaza under Alert Level 3 amid the ongoing reprisal strikes by Israel, the DFA said Thursday.

Repatriation of Filipinos from Gaza voluntary

The Department of Foreign Affairs says the Philippine government is 'using diplomacy' to help Filipinos and their local spouses and children exit Gaza, which is under a blockade. At least 70 people are seeking repatriation.

Phivolcs records 9,762 tons per day of sulfur dioxide from Taal Volcano just on Thursday, October 12

Here are the contact details of Philippine diplomatic posts and help desks for Filipinos affected by the Israel-Hamas war

The Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv says it is verifying the identity of one more Filipino feared killed from the first burst of attacks of Hamas against Israel

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ordered the immediate release of assistance to the families of two confirmed Filipino fatalities and others affected by the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. “The President likewise vowed continued support to affected Filipinos,” the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cheloy V. Garafil said in a brief statement. Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)