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    The British embassy are also have similar sort of mail going out to include southern Negros.
     
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    DavyL200, Dec 24, 2015
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    Could be. I would think the threats would be most likely in the more rural areas with beach resorts a bit further south like Zamboanguita, Siaton and maybe out to Bayawan. I think the "increased security measures" they are talking about has to do with the threats made to kidnapping foreigners form resorts that was made a month or two ago.
     
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    There are also two British embassy wardens here,Roger and myself. I think the Australian embassy has a warden here also.
     
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    U.S. Embassy, Manila, Philippines
    Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Reports of Increased Security Concerns in the Philippines
    December 23, 2015
    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.
    The U.S. Embassy would like to alert U.S. citizens residing in, or traveling to, the Philippines to 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 due to persistent reports of kidnapping for ransom plots and potential bombings by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF).
    Philippine security officials indicated that cities under the increased terrorism alert are Zamboanga City, Marawi, Isabela, Kidapwan, Dipolog, Dapitan, and Cotabato. All are located in Mindanao.
    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).
    Philippine officials in several of the areas have announced increased security measures.
    The Embassy strongly reiterates its recommendation that U.S. citizens exercise extreme caution when travelling to Mindanao. For more information on security conditions in Mindanao, please refer to the October 21, 2015 Philippines Travel Warning that is posted on the Department of State’s website.
    The Embassy wishes to remind all U.S. citizens to review your personal security plans, remain aware of your surroundings, including local events, and monitor local news stations for updates. Be vigilant and take appropriate steps to enhance your personal security.
     
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    alex, Dec 23, 2015
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