DAVAO CITY – Migrants rights group Migrante-Middle East (M-ME) today urges the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to issue a corresponding advisory amid alleged suicide bombing in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
John Leonard Monterona, Migrante coordinator, said a suicide bombing at a mosque in Dammam, eastern province of Saudi Arabia, was reported on Friday.
A mosque in Qatiff, 120 km far from Dammam, an incident of suicide bombing was previously reported also Friday.
“We are urging the DFA to issue an advisory that will give guidance to all OFWs in Saudi Arabia. The advisory should be based on the PH embassy’s assessment on the peace and order on that areas,” said Monterona, who is based in Riyadh.
Monterona said they have already issued a public announcement to all their members, allies, and networks in Saudi Arabia to take extra care and be vigilant.
“We have urged our fellow OFWs in Saudi Arabia to limit their movement going to public places like malls and parks as these places are likely target of sporadic bombings,” Monterona said.
Monterona, however said, “this public announcement has no intention of sowing fear or panic to the Filipino communities in the Kingdom.”
