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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17501382548451750138251051.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">This picture taken from Nuseirat, in the central Gaza Strip, shows rocket trails in the sky late on June 13, 2025, after Iran struck Israel with barrages of missiles after a massive onslaught targeted the Islamic republic&#x27;s nuclear and military facilities. <em>Eyad Baba, AFP</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — The Department of Migrant Workers on Tuesday said more than 100 Filipinos in Israel were seeking repatriation due to the escalating conflict with Iran. </p><p>DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac told ANC that some 109 overseas Filipino workers in Israel wanted to be repatriated. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/world/2025/6/17/g7-urges-iran-de-escalation-as-trump-makes-hasty-summit-exit-1227">G7 urges Iran de-escalation as Trump makes hasty summit exit</a></div><p>He said 85 of them were already on their initial list, and 24 more signified their intent for repatriation following Friday&#x27;s attack on Iran.</p><p>Since Friday, Israel has struck major nuclear and military sites and killed leading commanders and nuclear scientists in Iran, which has responded with its own volley of drones and missiles on Israel.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/world/2025/6/16/iran-and-israel-exchange-deadly-strikes-in-spiralling-air-war-0051">Iran and Israel exchange deadly strikes in spiralling air war</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/world/2025/6/15/nothing-left-israelis-grapple-with-damage-from-iran-strike-1914">&#x27;Nothing left&#x27;: Israelis grapple with damage from Iran strike</a></div><p>Cacdac said they were confident that they could bring the Filipinos safely as soon as possible. </p><p>The Philippine government is considering having discussions with Israeli authorities on the possible reopening of airports for the repatriation, he said. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/world/2025/6/16/iran-president-warns-israel-of-more-severe-retaliation-if-it-pursues-hostile-actions-0952">Iran President warns Israel of more &#x27;severe&#x27; retaliation if it pursues hostile actions</a></div><p>Another possibility, he added, is that Filipinos could be ferried to Jordan and Egypt.</p><p>The DMW is assisting OFWs affected by the conflict, Cacdac said, including providing temporary shelter and financial aid.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/6/15/at-least-4-filipinos-injured-after-irans-retaliatory-airstrikes-in-israel-dfa-1608">At least 4 Filipinos injured after Iran&#x27;s retaliatory airstrikes in Israel: DFA</a></div><div><strong>— with a report from Agence France-Presse</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO: </strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_-KBZKXYUms?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><strong></strong><br/></div>

<p>The Department of Migrant Workers on Tuesday said around 100 Filipinos in Israel were seeking repatriation due to the escalating conflict with Iran.</p>

The Department of Migrant Workers on Tuesday said around 100 Filipinos in Israel were seeking repatriation due to the escalating conflict with Iran.

DMW: 109 Filipinos in Israel want to be repatriated due to conflict with Iran

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DMW: 109 Filipinos in Israel want to be repatriated due to conflict with Iran

Rowegie Abanto,

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Published June 17, 2025 01:33 PM PHT

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Updated June 17, 2025 01:39 PM PHT

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