DND, AFP: Middle East conflict poses 'no direct threat' to Philippine territoryA fireball lights the sky following a missile strike on Tel Aviv on February 28, 2026. MANILA, Philippines — The Department of National Defense and the Armed Forces of the Philippines have reassured the public that the ongoing Middle East conflict poses "no direct" threat to the country. In a statement on Sunday, March 1, authorities said the airstrikes between the US, Israel, and Iran are localized and limited to the Middle East. "At the moment, the conflict is contained within the Middle East and there is no credible direct threat to our territory and Filipino and foreign citizens in the country," the defense department said. The DND and AFP said they are closely monitoring the escalating Middle East tensions and are prepared to assist in humanitarian and evacuation operations, including repatriation support and crisis response coordination.

Source: Philippine Star March 01, 2026 05:40 UTC