List of Emergency Numbers for Filipinos Affected by the Middle East Crisis

As tensions in the Middle East continue to rise, Philippine authorities are reminding Filipinos in the region to stay alert and keep emergency contact numbers within reach.

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has released a list of hotlines and embassy contacts that overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) can use if they need assistance during the ongoing crisis involving Iran and its regional fallout.

Officials said the agency is closely coordinating with Philippine embassies and Migrant Workers Offices (MWO) across the Middle East to monitor the situation and ensure the safety of Filipino workers.

Safety reminders for OFWs in the region

OWWA urged Filipinos living and working in the Middle East to closely follow official advisories from Philippine embassies and local authorities.

Filipinos are also advised to regularly check verified government announcements for updates on the security situation.

Authorities recommend identifying the nearest shelter, staying alert to emergency alerts, and avoiding areas that may pose security risks.

Emergency hotlines Filipinos can call

Filipinos needing urgent assistance can reach the following OWWA emergency hotlines:

• Metro Manila: 1348

• Regional (mobile phone): (02) 1348

• International: (+632) 1348

For messaging services, Filipinos can also reach OWWA through Viber:

• +63 915 079 5005 (Globe)

• +63 969 169 7068 (Smart)

• +63 966 473 9543 (Globe)

Online updates are also available through OWWA’s official social media accounts and website.

Embassy hotlines across the Middle East

Philippine diplomatic posts have also opened emergency lines for Filipinos in several countries across the region.

Iran

• WhatsApp: +98 912 213 6801

• Email: [email protected]

Israel

• WhatsApp: +972 54 466 1188

• Email: [email protected]

• MWO: +972 50 762 2590

• OWWA: +972 50 715 6937

Jordan

• WhatsApp: +962 7 7907 7775 / +962 7 7907 7778 / +962 7 7798 8818

• Email: [email protected]

• MWO: +962 7 8519 1891

• OWWA: +962 7 8149 1183

Kuwait

• WhatsApp: +965 2220 5571

• Email: [email protected]

• MWO/OWWA: +965 9403 9063 / +965 6040 3858 / +965 6558 5355

Oman

• WhatsApp: +968 7990 5211

• Email: [email protected]

• MWO: +968 9355 7931

• OWWA: +968 7990 5211 / +968 7965 7754

Lebanon

• WhatsApp: +961 70 858 086

• Email: [email protected]

• MWO: +961 79 110 729

• OWWA: +961 76 681 603

Qatar

• WhatsApp: +974 4483 1585

• Email: [email protected]

• MWO: +974 5118 4242

• OWWA: +974 3092 1758

Saudi Arabia

• WhatsApp: +966 56 989 3301

• Email: [email protected]

• Al Khobar (MWO/OWWA): +966 56 232 9926

• Jeddah (MWO/OWWA): +966 56 981 9720

• Riyadh (MWO/OWWA): +966 50 285 0944

United Arab Emirates

• WhatsApp: +971 50 813 7836

• Email: [email protected]

• Dubai MWO: +971 56 353 5558

• Dubai OWWA: +971 50 558 5536

• Abu Dhabi OWWA: +971 54 557 2121 / +971 58 589 3227

Officials said Filipinos in the region should keep these contact numbers accessible in case they need urgent assistance during the ongoing crisis.