State Department Advises Against Some Travel to the Philippines

Philippine gov't coordinating with US over 'unfair' travel advisory

The Philippine government is now coordinating with the United States (US) to address the western nation's alleged "unfair" travel advisory to the country, a lawmaker said Wednesday, May 28.Cagayan de Oro 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, who earlier called out the US government for what he called "an unfair, shotgun warning" to its nationals, said he spoke with Philippine Ambassador to Washingtin Jose Manuel "Babe" Romualdez on the matter.Rodri…

U.S. warns ‘do not travel’ to these 2 islands in this popular Southeast Asian destination

U.S. citizens are advised not to travel to two islands that make up part of a popular Southeast Asian tourist destination. But officials in that country disputed the warnings, saying they were an “unfair” representation of “our number one ally.”

Philippine lawmaker criticizes US for new travel warning: 'Unfair treatment from our number 1 ally'

A Philippine lawmaker slammed the U.S. for its travel advisory for the Asian country, with the politician arguing that the warning is "unfair."

Philippine lawmaker slams US travel warning: ‘unfair treatment from No 1 ally’

The US State Department has advised against all travel to Marawi, with other areas of Mindanao listed as hotspots for crime and civil unrest.

State Department Advises Against Some Travel to the Philippines

If your short-term travel plans involve making your way to the Philippines, you might want to review your itinerary. Earlier this month, the U.S. State Department issued an advisory warning U.S. residents to stay away from two regions of the country — the Sulu Archipelago and Marawi City — and to exercise more caution throughout the country as a whole.The governmental advisory cited “crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping” as reasons to …

Rodriguez Slams US Travel Advisory as “Unfair, Shotgun Warning” Against the Philippines - Mindanao Daily News

Reelected Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Rufus Rodriguez has strongly criticized the recent travel advisory issued by the United States, which warns Americans to exercise increased caution when traveling to the Philippines due to safety concerns. Calling the advisory a “shotgun warning,” Rodriguez said it unfairly generalizes the security situation in the country. “There are […] The post Rodriguez Slams US Travel Advisory as “Unfair, Shotgun Warning” …