Marcos: No Filipino casualties reported so far amid US-Israel strikes on IranThis combination of video grabs taken from UGC images posted on social media on February 28, 2026, and verified by AFPTV teams in Paris, show a repoted explosion in Tehran. Speaking in a video message on March 1, Marcos said no Filipino casualties had been reported as of 9 a.m. following the back-and-forth strikes between US, Israel, and Iran. At sa ngayon, patuloy ang aming pagmo-monitor para tiyakin na nasa magandang kalagayan ang ating mga kababayan sa Middle East," he said. At this point, we continue to monitor the situation to ensure that our fellow citizens in the Middle East remain safe and in good condition.) Embassies in the Middle East have also reminded nationals to stay vigilant and head to the nearest safe zone or bomb shelter when sirens sound.

Source: Philippine Star March 01, 2026 04:37 UTC