Another Warning on Zambo

The US Embassy here has issued another warning about traveling to Zamboanga. I posted one a couple months ago, as well as a few posts earlier about my visit there in April.

Security Message to U.S. Citizens

U.S. Embassy, Manila, Philippines

July 4, 2013

THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO U.S. CITIZENS IN THE PHILIPPINES. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD.
THANK YOU.

Security Message for U.S. Citizens

This security message is being issued to alert U.S. citizens residing in, or traveling to, the Philippines that effective immediately, the Embassy has further restricted its personnel’s travel to Davao City, Cotabato City, and Zamboanga City. 

For more information on security conditions in Mindanao, please refer to the January 30, 2013 Travel Warning for the Philippines that is posted on the Department of State’s web site,http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_5734.html .

The Embassy wishes to remind all U.S. citizens to remain vigilant and maintain an appropriate level of personal security in all circumstances by reviewing your personal safety plans; remaining aware of your surroundings, including local events; and monitoring local news sources for updates.