Manila, Feb. 28 -- The Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv on Saturday told Filipinos in Israel to stay indoors and prepare to seek shelter following consecutive Israeli and United States strikes against Iran.

Prior to the advisory, the Israel Defense Force said it was preparing for the possibility of missiles being launched toward its territory.

Following this development, Israel was placed under "essential activity status," wherein all classes were suspended and gatherings were prohibited.

"Mariing hinihikayat ng Embahada ang lahat ng Pilipino sa Israel na manatili sa loob ng kanilang mga tahanan at dapat maging handang pumasok sa mamada o shelter tuwing may urgent alert (The Embassy strongly encourages all Filipinos in Israel to remain ...