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The pace of Palestinian civilians fleeing the combat zone in northern Gaza has picked up as Israel's air and ground campaign there intensifies. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said Wednesday that about 15,000 people fled on Tuesday, compared to 5,000 on Monday and 2,000 on Sunday.
MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos in Gaza who want to be repatriated climbed to 115, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Thursday.
MANILA, Philippines — Three Filipino nationals remain in Gaza City, the Department of Foreign Affairs Wednesday, as Israel continued its bombardment of the Palestinian enclave.
Israel has ramped up airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, reducing residential buildings to rubble and crushing families. Airstrikes have killed dozens at a time in leveled homes, according to witnesses.
UNITED NATIONS, United States — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday alleged violations of international law in Gaza and urged an immediate ceasefire as Israel pounds the Palestinian territory in response to Hamas attacks, with the crisis deeply dividing the Security Council.
Sen. Idol Raffy Tulfo on Oct. 18 met with officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs along with some lawmakers at DFA Central Office to discuss the current situation of Filipinos in Israel.
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reassured the family of the third deceased Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) of the repatriation of her remains.