Tag: Filipinos in Myanmar

PHL “deeply concerned” over escalation of violence in Myanmar; urges Filipinos there to avoid places of protest

(Eagle News) — The Philippines said it was “deeply concerned” over the recent escalation of violence in Myanmar, and urged Filipinos there to avoid places of protest. In a statement, the Philippines, through the Department of Foreign Affairs, also urged Filipinos to monitor developments through reputable sources, and check with the Philippine Embassy in Yangon for further advisories. The Philippines also called on Myanmar security forces to “exercise restraint and refrain from using excessive force […]

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DFA raises alert level 2 for Filipinos in Myanmar

(Eagle News) — The Department of Foreign Affairs has raised the alert level for Filipinos in Myanmar in view of the “critical” situation in the Southeast Asian country. The DFA said the alert level was raised to number 2 as a “precautionary measure to ensure the safety of the remaining 1,273 Filipinos there.” Under the alert level, overseas Filipinos there are “strongly urged to restrict their non-essential movements, avoid places of protest and prepare for […]

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