[Updated as of 3/2/2026]
The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) is deeply concerned by the escalating violence and growing instability in the Middle East. Our hearts are especially with the 2.4+ million members of the Filipino diaspora living and working across the region. We pray for your safety and protection during this uncertain time. If you encounter any danger or difficulty, please immediately contact your nearest Philippine embassy or consulate for assistance.
We also extend our deepest condolences to the family of Mary Anne Velasquez de Vera, the Filipino caregiver tragically killed in the crossfire. Filipinos are known around the world for our compassion and care – many make the sacrifice to leave behind their own families in the Philippines to look after the children, elderly, and loved ones of others. The loss of Mary Anne is not only a tragedy for her family and community, but a painful reminder of how war can reach even those whose life’s work is to nurture and protect.
The Philippines is a nation shaped by the wounds of conflict, from colonization to occupation. We know that war does not ultimately benefit humanity – it takes lives, shatters communities, and fractures families across generations. In this moment of sorrow and uncertainty, NaFFAA is guided by kapwa (our shared identity), and we stand in solidarity with all those affected, affirm the sanctity of human life, and urge our leaders to work toward peace whenever possible.
Philippine Embassy & Consulate Contacts in Affected Middle East Countries
If you encounter danger or need assistance, please contact the nearest Philippine post immediately:
Philippine Embassy in Israel (Tel Aviv)
18 Bnei Dan St., Tel Aviv, Israel
Tel: +972-3-601-0500
Emergency Hotline: +972-54-466-1188
Email: telaviv.pe@dfa.gov.ph
Philippine Embassy in Iran (Tehran)
No. 9 Khayyam St., Valie-asr Ave., Tehran, Iran
Tel: (+98) 21 2266 8774–76
Emergency Hotline: (+98) 912 213 6801
Email: tehran.pe@dfa.gov.ph
Philippine Embassy in United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi)
Al Qubaisat, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tel: +971-50-813-7836
Email (general): abudhabi.pe@dfa.gov.ph, auhpe@philembassy.ae
Passport Section Email: abudhabipe.passport@dfa.gov.ph
Philippine Consulate General in United Arab Emirates (Dubai)
Al Qusais Area 3, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971-4-220-7100
ATN Hotline: +971-56-501-5756
Email: dubai.pcg@dfa.gov.ph
Republic of the Philippine’s Embassy in Kuwait (Kuwait City)
Building 256, Street 213, Block 2, Sabah Al Salem Area, Kuwait
Tel: (+965) 2252-8422 / (+965) 2251-1806Email: kuwait.pe@dfa.gov.ph, kuwaitpe@philembassykuwait.gov.kw
Website: kuwaitpe.dfa.gov.ph
Philippine Embassy in Oman (Muscat)
Bldg. No. 4067, Way No. 3050, Plot No. 813, Sarooj, Shatti Al Qurum, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Tel: (+968) 2460-5535 / (+968) 2460-5143
Fax: (+968) 2460-5176
Assistance-to-Nationals (ATN) Hotline (24/7): (+968) 9516-6908 / (+968) 9516-6504
/ (+968) 7844-8957
Email (ATN): mwo.mct.atn@gmail.com
Email (urgent beyond office hours): muscatpe.consular@dfa.gov.ph
Email (visa/consular): muscatpe.consular@dfa.gov.ph
Philippine Embassy in Kingdom of Bahrain (Manama)
Building 2186, Road 2755, Block 327, Adliya, Manama, Bahrain
Tel (Trunkline): +973 1772-1234
24/7 Hotline & WhatsApp: +973 3995-3235
Email: manama.pe@dfa.gov.ph
Migrant Workers Office (MWO) email: mwo_bahrain@dmw.gov.ph
Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) email: bahrain@owwa.gov.ph
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.