The U.S. Embassy in Manila
has issued an alert to its residents on traveling to seven cities and nine
provinces in the Philippines ,
including southern Negros .
The alert for U.S. citizens dated December 23 said it was
based on recent statements by Philippine security officials regarding an
increase in the Terrorist Threat Level to Level III (High) in seven cities and
nine provinces across the country.
Philippine security officials indicated that cities under
the increased terrorism alert are Zamboanga
City , Marawi, Isabela, Kidapawan,
Dipolog, Dapitan, and Cotabato in Mindanao , it
said.
They further indicated that provinces under increased
terrorism alert are Sultan Kudarat, North Cotabato, Maguindanao, Basilan,
Tawi-Tawi, and Sulu, all in Mindanao; Palawan, southern Negros Island, and
Boracay island (Aklan), the US security message said.
Philippine officials in several of the areas have announced
increased security measures. The Embassy strongly reiterates its recommendation
that U.S.
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