MANILA, March 1 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Sunday confirmed that a Philippine caregiver was killed in Israel amid rising conflicts in the Middle East.

In a video message posted on social media, Marcos said he had received reports about the first Filipino fatality following the escalating conflicts in the Middle East. The caregiver was killed while she tried to protect and bring her patient to a bomb shelter.

"We join in expressing our heartfelt condolences to the family," Marcos said.

At the same time, Marcos reiterated that the government continues to closely monitor the situation of Filipinos in the Middle East, particularly in areas affected by the conflict. ■