Take all possible actions to assure safety of Pinoys in Israel–Bong
SEN. Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr. on Thursday urged the government to take all possible actions to ensure the safety of Filipinos in Israel and Gaza.
This is after the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed 2 Filipinos had been killed in the fierce conflict between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas.
It is not yet clear if the two casualties are included in the reported 6 missing Filipinos that the Philippine government continues to confirm if true or not.
“Nakakalungkot matanggap ang balita na dalawa sa ating mga kababayan sa Israel ay lubhang naapektuhan ng kasalukuyang sigalot na nauwi sa pagkawala ng kanilang buhay. Nakikidalamhati po tayo at nagluluksa kasama ng kanilang mga pamilya,” Revilla shared.
The DFA two days ago has asked Filipinos in conflict areas to shelter in place, but Revilla assured that the Marcos administration is already putting in place a repatriation strategy.
“Time is crucial in saving the lives of our kababayans in Israel. Kaya dapat siguruhin talaga na gagamitin natin ang lahat ng pagkakataon at oportunidad para madala natin sila sa mabuting kalagayan.
Hindi tayo dapat magpatumpik-tumpik dahil buhay nila ang nakataya sa bawat segundong lumilipas,” he stressed.The solon further thanked the men and women of the DFA, DMW, and other government agencies for their service to overseas Filipinos in such difficult times.
“I greatly commend our people for working tirelessly for our fellow Filipinos overseas and making sure that they are safe and sound. My spirit is high that you will ensure that all our remaining kababayans are accounted for,” Revilla said.
