Alert 4 (mandatory repatriation) raised for OFWs in Egypt

By Belarmino Dabaslos Saguing, Rome 20.08.2013

In the news: Crisis alert level 4 up for OFWs in Egypt  http://globalnation.inquirer.net/83641/crisis-alert-level-4-up-for-ofws-in-egypt

The continuously deteriorating political unrest in Egypt caused grtave alarms on the safety of our OFWs in the stricken country and Alert 4 or mandatory repatriation for Filipino nationals is raised. Our co.nationals in Egypt are advised to make their whereabouts known to ther Philippine Embassy in Cairo, Egypt availing the existing communication venues:

-Trunk Lines: (+202) 25213062/64/65/51
-Direct Lines: (+202) 2516 6217 / 25213045
-Mobile Hotlines: (+2) 012 2743 6472 / 012 8247 6554
-Fax No.: (+202) 2521-3048
-Facebook: Cairo Philippine Embassy
-e-mail: cairope@tedata.net.eg, cairo.pe@dfa.gov.ph

Keep safe! Avoid crowds, do not expose yourself unnecessarily in the streets, do not express words to the effect of taking sides on opposing factions.

Migrante Middle East-North Africa Crisisd Center could be contacted in the above phone number and email. Please do not hesitate to call in case of necessity.

Good luck brother and sister OFWs in Egypt.

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