Some of the 80 OFWs assisted by MWO Hong Kong Not one Filipino has been reported dead or injured in the latest outbreak of conflict in the Middle East, sparked by the US-israel bombing in Iran which killed the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, although the impact has been felt by those on the way to their jobsites or are scheduled to fly there. Hong Kong, a stopover for many OFWs bound for the Middle East, has 80 stranded OFWs because their flights to the Middle East had been cancelled, according to the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) Hong Kong. An MWO Team is at the airport to give guidance, food and basic needs and referrals if needed. The team will remin at the airport to help the OFWs. It urged thise who know of anyone stranded in Hong Kong International Airport to call its hotline: (+852) 5529-1880. PINDUTIN DITO Filipinos needing urgent assistance can also call its round-the-clock hotline at +972 54 466 1188. The Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah advises Filipino travelers with upcoming flights entering or leaving the Kingdom to contact their respective airlines in anticipation of possible flight disruptions. President Fardinand R. Marcos Jr. said: “ Sa ngayon, wala tayong natatanggap na ulat na may Pilipinong nasawi o nasaktan. Patuloy ang ating pagbabantay para sa kaligtasan ng ating mga kababayan . (Right now we have not received reports of Filipinos killed or injured. We are continuing to monitor, to ensure the welfare of our people.” Basahin ang detalye! He earlier directed the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Department of Migrant Workers and Philippine embassies across the Middle East to activate contingency measures to ensure the safety of Filipinos. According to DMW, 1.113 million Filipinos live and work in the Middle East as of December 2025. United Arab Emirates accounted for 397,892; Saudi Arabia, 386,699; Qatar, 160,890; Kuwait, 106,364; Bahrain, 21,129 and Isarel, 7,473 OFWs. The Philippine embassies in the Middle East have urged their constituents to "remain calm and follow official advisories," while staying indoors or seeking shelter away from military sites. Filipino nationals are advised to remain vigilant and exercise prudence at this time. * Ensure that important documents, such as passports and iqamas, are readily accessible. * Stay updated through reliable news sources and official advisories. * Remain at home and limit movement unless absolutely necessary. * Maintain at least three (3) days’ supply of food, water, medicines, and other essential items. Keep your communication devices charged. * Avoid mass gatherings and crowded areas. As this developed, the Defense Department said it is ready to mobilize its facilities to bring the Filipinos home if it becomes necessary.