Middle East hosts an estimated 2.2 million Filipino workers, many of whom are based in Israel, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Bahrain. Currently, Gaza, Syria and Yemen are under Alert Level 4 (mandatory evacuation phase). Iran, Israel, West Bank and Kurdistan are under Alert Level 2 (restriction phase) while Jordan is under Alert Level 1 (precautionary phase). Deployment banCacdac said the Philippine government may impose a deployment ban, especially for newly hired workers, under Alert Level 2. Under Alert Level 3, the government imposes a total deployment ban, including returning workers, he said.

Source: Philippine Star March 02, 2026 16:34 UTC