PH Embassy in Qatar advises Filipinos to shelter in place
Filipino in Qatar have been advised to shelter in place until further notice by the Philippine Embassy in Qatar.
"All Filipinos are urged to continue monitoring the news and heed the advisories issued by local authorities and the Embassy," the embassy posted early Tuesday morning (Manila time).
The statement was issued after the Qatar government suspended air traffic and advised foreigners to take shelter amid threats of bombing US bases by the Iranian government. — BAP, GMA Integrated News
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