President Marcos extends condolences to kin of Filipina killed in Israel missile attack

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday gave his condolences to the family of a 29-year-old Filipina who was killed in a missile attack in Haifa, Israel, amid the conflict in the Middle East.

In a social media post, the President extended sympathies to the victim’s loved ones, describing the incident as a tragedy no one should have to endure. “Nakikiramay tayo sa pamilya ng ating kababayang nasawi sa naganap na missile attack sa Haifa, Israel. Kasama nating nagluluksa ang kanyang pamilya sa gitna ng isang trahedyang hindi dapat maranasan ninuman,” Marcos said.

Marcos said he has instructed relevant government agencies to extend full support to the bereaved family and to facilitate the immediate repatriation of the victim’s remains.

“Nakikiisa ang buong sambayanan sa kanilang pagdadalamhati. Nawa’y matagpuan nila ang lakas at kapanatagan sa gitna ng trahedyang ito,” the President said.

He also assured that the Philippine Embassy in Israel is on standby to provide all necessary assistance, as the government continues to closely monitor developments in the region.

“Nakaantabay ang ating Embahada upang maibigay ang lahat ng kinakailangang tulong. Patuloy nating binabantayan ang sitwasyon sa rehiyon. Ang kaligtasan ng bawat Pilipino ang ating pangunahing prayoridad,” the Chief Executive said.

The government reiterated that ensuring the safety and welfare of Filipinos in conflict-affected areas remains a top priority, noting that thousands of Filipinos in the Middle East have already been repatriated through intensified efforts.

Alongside repatriation initiatives, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) recently led the Bayanihan Para Sa Balikbayang Manggagawa: A National Reintegration Network (NRN) Fair and Job Fair in Quezon City. The activity aims to assist returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families as they rebuild their lives.

According to the DMW, the initiative follows the President’s directive to ensure that all repatriated OFWs receive adequate support and opportunities.