Travel Warning Southern Cebu

United States Embassy Manila

Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Risk of Kidnapping in Southern Cebu



November 03, 2016





The U.S. Embassy alerts U.S. citizens that terrorist groups are planning to conduct kidnappings in areas frequented by foreigners on the southern portion of Cebu Island, specifically the areas around Dalaguete and Santander (to include Sumilon Island).



U.S. citizens should avoid travel to these areas and are reminded to review personal security plans; remain aware of their surroundings, including local events; and monitor local news stations for updates. Be vigilant and take appropriate steps to enhance your personal security.



Furthermore, the Embassy wishes to remind all U.S. citizens of the most recent Department of State Worldwide Caution, dated September 13, 2016, which indicates there is an ongoing threat of terrorist actions and violence against United States citizens and interests abroad, including the Philippines. Extremists have targeted sporting events, theaters, markets, mass transportation systems – including airlines, and other public venues where large crowds gather. Crowded nightclubs, shopping malls, buses, and popular restaurants have also been targets. The Embassy reminds U.S. citizens of the importance of taking preventative measures to ensure their safety and security while traveling and residing in the Philippines‎.





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For further information:


· See the State Department's travel websitefor the Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and thePhilippines Country Specific Information.


· Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.


· Contact the U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines, located at 1201 Roxas Boulevard, at +(63) (2) 301-2000, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. After-hours emergency number for U.S. citizens is +(63) (2) 301-2000.


· Call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

 

Hmmm... getting closer...Is it time to move south... oops not to Mindanao... time to move north? oops not to Cebu with this warning in place.... I guess I will just have to spend the rest of the day sitting in place to decide where to move... So it is beer day?

 

Time to get some t-shirts with the New Zealand flag emblazoned on, or perhaps kiwis.

 

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Would you suggest maybe walking around with a sheep on a leash as part of the outfit?

 

What if you got arrested as a pervert? Do they have an underage limit on sheep?

 

Seems to be some sort of Common Knowledge that the Embassy has an FBI attachment here for one reason or another, Maybe one of our Cousins will confirm or Deny?

 

It is in Manila Manila, Philippines

the last update on the Philippines by the CIA was a few days ago - 27 October The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency

 

I am not a Kano.... I am not a Kano.....

 

The CIA, FBI, and NSA all work out of the Manila Embassy.