21 Philippine Government Officials Safely Evacuated from Israel to Jordan Amid Escalating Regional Conflict

AMMAN, JORDAN 18 June 2025 - The Embassy of the Philippines in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan led by Ambassador Wilfredo C. Santos and together with Embassy officers successfully received and facilitated the border crossing of 21 Philippine Government Officials who were stranded in Israel in the wake of the escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict.

This coordinated effort was made possible through close collaboration between the Philippine Embassies in Tel Aviv and Amman. The Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv actively coordinated with the Philippine Embassy in Jordan, relevant authorities, and made the necessary representations with the Israeli Government in support of this mission. 

In Amman, the Embassy, under the leadership of Ambassador Santos, made formal representations to Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates and the Jordanian Border Security to secure entry clearance for the officials. The group was met by Ambassador Santos at the King Hussein Border, where they were provided with the necessary assistance and issued transit visas — all at no cost to the Philippine government.

Assisting the Ambassador during the operation were Second Secretary and Consul Angeli A. Payumo, Third Secretary and Vice Consul Sheila Marie G. Andales, Administrative Officer John Danilo G. Jiao, Jr., and Assistance-To-Nationals Head Charisse F. Malabanan.

In a similar fashion, the Embassy is expected to receive in the next few days the first group of OFWs exiting Israel through Jordan, and will also be providing the latter with the necessary assistance in the repatriation process, true to the instructions of the President and the DFA under Bagong Pilipinas.

Filipinos in the West Bank who may need assistance may contact the Embassy through ATN Hotlines at +962 77 907 7778, +962 77 907 7775, +962 77 798 8818,  +962 77 721 9000, and +962 6 590 1730 for consular assistance. END