MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is pausing the deployment of workers to Israel amid its conflict with Palestinian militants. Makikipagkonsulta rin ako kay [Foreign Affairs] Secretary [Teodoro] Locsin sa alert level doon. I will consult with Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin on the alert level there. Because we’re seeing bombings here and there, it’s difficult if we deploy workers there and something happens, I’d have to answer for that.) According to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, there are around 30,000 Filipino workers in Israel, 400 of whom are staying in Gaza Strip and the two cities affected by rocket attacks.

Source: Philippine Star May 20, 2021 03:00 UTC