Whilst not a US citizen, I came across this Thought it might be useful. U.S. Embassy, Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Closure November 16-20, 2015 due to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Meetings November 6, 2015 THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE EMBASSY WARDEN SYSTEM AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO AMERICAN CITIZENS IN THE PHILIPPINES. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD. Due to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers and Leaders’ Meetings taking place the week of November 16 – 20, the U.S. Embassy in Manila would like to inform residents and visitors of the following: · The U.S. Embassy will be closed to the public the week of November 16 – 20, 2015. Routine consular services, including visas, will not be available. Assistance will be available to American citizens with only urgent emergencies. For emergency assistance, American citizens may contact the embassy at (63) (2) 301-2000. · The Philippine Government expects leaders from the twenty-one APEC economies along with up to 20,000 delegates to visit Manila during this time period. · During the week of November 16-20 major roads in Manila will be closed around the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the U.S. Embassy, major hotels, and APEC venues. Authorities are anticipating greatly reduced mobility in the city and limited emergency resources. The NAIA will be closed on November 17. Travelers should expect arrival and departure delays and flight cancellations throughout the week. The U.S. Embassy thanks you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.
Jeeeze .... I hope non of those ministers and leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) get a bullet put in there luggage when they enter the country at NAIA. Can you imagine the Filipino police hauling some of those foreign executives to jail just as they arrive here for this important meeting! This country is a basket case!
