April 7, 2026
The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) mourns the tragic loss of another Filipina killed in Israel during the ongoing violence in the Middle East, as confirmed by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). We extend our deepest condolences to her family and join the Filipino community in prayer.
This heartbreaking loss underscores the risks faced by over two million of our kababayan in the region — especially Overseas Filipino Workers who are too often caught in conflicts not of their making. We urge all Filipinos in affected areas to stay connected with their nearest Philippine embassies and consulates for support and guidance. NaFFAA is also committed to helping share verified information, strengthening communication between families, and working with partners toward a coordinated humanitarian response where possible.
As a people grounded in kapwa, we are called to stand together in moments of grief and uncertainty. We uphold the sanctity of every life and continue to call for peace — because war does not heal; it only deepens loss, divides communities, and breaks families apart.
We also call on our Filipino American communities in the United States: if you have loved ones in the Middle East, please reach out to the Embassy of the Philippines in Washington, D.C. or your nearest Philippine consulate for assistance, information, and support (see section below). You may also contact the Department of Foreign Affairs to stay informed and apprised of the evolving situation and its impact on Filipinos in the diaspora.
Philippine Embassy & Consulate Contacts in Washington D.C. and Regional Areas
Embassy (Main Mission)
Embassy of the Philippines in Washington, D.C.
Covers: DC, VA, MD, Southeast U.S., and Caribbean jurisdictions
Emergency Hotline: +1 (202) 368-2767
Trunkline: +1 (202) 467-9300
Email for consular services: consular@phembassy-us.org
Email for Ambassador/Embassy office: washington@phembassy-us.org
Website: www.philippineembassy-dc.org
Philippine Consulates General (U.S.) – Midwest
Philippine Consulate General in Chicago, Illinois
Covers: IL, IN, MI, OH, WI, and surrounding states
Emergency Hotline: +1 (312) 810-3019
Tel: +1 (312) 583-0621
Email: chicagopcg@att.net
West Coast / Northwest (Your Region Included)
Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, California
Covers: Northern CA, WA, OR, AK, CO, ID, MT, UT, WY
Emergency Hotline: +1 (415) 269-2090
Tel: +1 (415) 433-6666
Email: sanfranciscopcg.consular@dfa.gov.ph
Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles, California
Covers: Southern CA, AZ, Southern NV
Emergency Hotline: +1 (213) 999-1246
Tel: +1 (213) 639-0980
Email: losangeles.pcg@dfa.gov.ph
East Coast
Philippine Consulate General in New York, New York
Covers: NY, NJ, PA, and Northeastern states
Emergency Hotline: +1 (917) 294-0196
Tel: +1 (212) 764-1330
Email: newyorkpcg.atn@dfa.gov.ph
South / Central U.S.
Philippine Consulate General Houston, Texas
Covers: TX, LA, OK, NM, AR, MS
Emergency Hotline: +1 (832) 668-2708
Tel: +1 (346) 293-8773
Email: houston.pcg@dfa.gov.ph
Pacific / Island Jurisdictions
Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu, Hawai’i
Covers: Hawai’i, American Samoa
Emergency Hotline: +1 (808) 295-0283
Tel: +1 (808) 595-6316
Email: honolulu.pcg@dfa.gov.ph
Philippine Consulate General in Agana, Tamuning, Guam
Covers: Guam, CNMI, Micronesia, Palau, Marshall Islands
Emergency Hotline: +1 (671) 929-9436
Tel: +1 (671) 646-4620
Email: agana.pcg@dfa.gov.ph
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DFA GLOBAL HOTLINE (PHILIPPINES)
Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippines) Assistance to Nationals (ATN)
Tel: +63 2 834-4996
Email: oca.concerns@dfa.gov.ph
Website: www.dfa.gov.ph
Reminder:
In emergencies, hotlines are prioritized over email. Save both the hotline and email of your nearest Philippine Consulate—use hotlines for emergencies and email for follow-ups and documentation.
For inquiries, contact:
Mark Eyo, Communications Lead
mark.eyo@naffaa.org
Since 1997, the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) has been the standard-bearer for promoting the welfare and well-being of the four million Filipinos and Filipino Americans throughout the United States. NaFFAA is the largest non-partisan, non-profit organization and national affiliation of Filipino American institutions, umbrella organizations, and individuals. Its fourteen-member regions cover the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and the Pacific Islands.