Marcos thanks Israel for safety of Pinoys

With the rising tensions in the Middle East, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. thanked Israel for taking care of Filipinos living and working there.

“Israel’s swift assistance in ensuring their safety, especially during these challenging times, means a great deal to us,” Marcos Jr. said in a Facebook post.

The President also mentioned that Israel is one of the Philippines’ trusted bilateral partners in the Middle East.

“We remain hopeful for a swift path to peace, and together, may we continue to build on the strong bonds between our nations,” according to him.

Earlier, Marcos Jr. ordered intensified efforts to bring home Filipino workers affected by the conflict in Lebanon.

So far, at least 571 Filipinos have said they want to come home.

The Chief Executive also asked government agencies to do everything they can to ensure the safe and timely repatriation of Filipinos affected by the ongoing conflict.IMT