MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Ambassador to Riyadh Raymond Balatbat stated there was no requirement to raise the alert level in Saudi Arabia or provide a travel advisory in the middle of current attacks on the kingdom by Iran-backed Houti rebels.
An attack on King Khalid International airport in Riyadh last Oct. 10, 2026 eliminated a minimum of 13 individuals and injured more than 300. It was thought about the most dangerous attack on the kingdom in more than a years. The Houthis have actually likewise struck airports, ports and oil centers.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) formerly positioned Saudi Arabia under Alert Level 2 (constraint). It will reptriate Filipinos if the alert level is raised to 3.
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has actually clarified that there was presently no overall implementation restriction to Saudi Arabia.
In a tv interview on Tuesday, Balatbat stated the Philippine Embassy was prepared to execute its contingency prepares based upon developing advancements in the kingdom.
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“At present, it is not necessary to raise the alert level or issue a travel advisory to the kingdom,” Balatbat stated in Filipino.
He likewise stated that the DMW has actually validated that there was “no deployment ban” for those wanting to operate in Saudi Arabia.
“We are actively coordinating with the relevant government agencies of Saudi Arabia and our partner agencies to closely monitor the situation and adjust our contingency plan based on current events and potential scenarios taking into account the fluid situation in various areas of the kingdom,” he stated.
“We encourage the Filipino community to remain updated and follow instructions from official sources,” the ambassador included.
“These attacks are a grave threat to regional peace and stability,” the DFA stated in a declaration on Oct. 19.
The Philippines likewise contacted all celebrations to stop hostilities and to pursue a serene resolution through discussion and diplomacy.
“We urge all Filipinos in the Kingdom to follow the guidance of Saudi authorities and to remain in contact with the Embassy and Consulate General,” the DFA included.
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