Travel warnings increased for Philippines
Thursday, 07 Dec 2006 12:21
The number of areas in the Philippines travellers are warned not to visit has increased, due to fears of terrorist attacks.
The Foreign Office amended its travel advice to the Philippines yesterday warning travellers to avoid all travel to the Cebu Province.
Travellers are also advised against all travel to Mindanao, the second largest island in the Philippines, and the Sulu archipelago including Basilan, Tawi-Tawi and Jolo.
In a statement, the Foreign Office said: "The high threat from terrorism remains throughout the Philippines.
"'We advise against all travel to Mindanao because of reports of ongoing terrorist activity. On October 10th 2006, two explosions in Mindanao killed six and wounded 34. A further explosion occurred in Mindanao on October 11th, but caused no injuries.
"We advise against all travel to the Cebu Province, as we believe that terrorists are in the final stages of planning attacks."
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