No Filipinos hurt in massive protests in France

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Monday (Oct. 19, 2026) says no Filipinos were reported injured or arrested during massive protests in France over the weekend, despite reported violence and property damage in several areas, including the capital Paris.

Citing a statement issued by the Philippine Embassy in Paris, Filipino nationals are urged to avoid protest sites and large gatherings, follow local authorities’ instructions, and refrain from joining political confrontations or sharing unverified information online.

Filipinos needing assistance may contact the embassy’s Assistance-to-Nationals hotline at +33 6 80 11 52 71, consular hotline at +33 6 20 59 25 15, or email paris.pe@dfa.gov.ph. | Marita Moaje (Photo courtesy of Philippine Embassy in Paris)