Cimatu seeks forced evacuation of Filipinos in Iran, Iraq

Special Envoy to the Middle East and Department of Environment and Natural Resources chief Roy Cimatu recommends the implementation of forced evacuation of Filipinos situated in Iran and Iraq following the escalating tension between the United States of America (USA) and Iran. He notes the challenges on undocumented compatriots there. Accordingly, he urges Filipinos there to get in touch with the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines, Baghdad to ice their safety.

 

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