No Filipinos harmed in Riyadh explosions, DMW confirms

No Filipinos were affected by recent explosions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced yesterday. Houthi militants have launched drone and missile attacks on the Saudi capital and energy sites along Red Sea coasts. However, the Philippine embassy and consulate in the country are ready to assist Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Saudi Arabia, the DMW assured the public. The DMW advised OFWs to “remain vigilant and follow guidance and advisories issued by Saudi authorities.” For urgent concerns, OFWs and their families may contact Migrant Workers Office Alkhobar labor attaché Sulaiman Mutya (+966562329926), MWO Jeddah labor attaché Fidel Macauyag ([email protected] and +96569819720), MWO Riyadh labor attaché Dominador Salanga ([email protected] and +966502850944), and MWO Operations Support Bureau officer-in-charge and labor attaché to Israel Geraldine Mendez at [email protected] and (02) 8724-35-57. The incident highlights the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the resulting concerns for the safety of Filipinos working abroad. The Philippines, with a significant portion of its population employed overseas, considers the security of its nationals a paramount government priority.