Palace assures Filipinos in Europe of aid amid unrest

Malacañang on Monday assured Filipinos in Europe that the government is monitoring developments in the region and is ready to provide assistance to those affected by public demonstrations and other emergencies.

Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed concerned government agencies to prioritize the safety and welfare of Filipinos caught in crisis situations abroad.

“When there are incidents like this, the President first orders the concerned agencies to look into the situation and attend to the needs of our fellow Filipinos in affected areas,” Castro said during a Palace press briefing.

Castro said Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac is closely monitoring developments, particularly in Milan, Italy.

She emphasized that protecting the lives and safety of Filipinos remains the government’s primary concern, regardless of the circumstances.

The Palace also expressed hope that unrest in France, Italy and other European countries would be resolved peacefully and would not disrupt the planned attendance of European leaders at the ASEAN Summit in Manila next month.

Castro also called on the public to understand how global developments and El Niño could affect the prices of basic commodities, as the government continues to address rising costs and other economic challenges.

She reiterated the administration’s commitment to protecting Filipinos, maintaining peace and order, and providing assistance to those in need.