Embassy of the United States of America, Manila
Warden Notice
January 11, 2007

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. THANK YOU.

Recent Bombings in Mindanao

The Embassy wishes to draw the attention of U.S. citizens to three explosions that occurred in southern and central Mindanao on January 10, 2007 and reiterate that such bombings remain a possibility throughout Mindanao.  The largest of these, which detonated near a public market in General Santos City, reportedly killed six people and wounded 24.  An explosion in Cotabato City reportedly killed two people, and another explosion in Kidapawan City wounded two.

U.S. citizens in the Philippines are urged to remain conscious of their personal security profile and to review the Travel Warning for the Philippines, issued June 16, 2006, as well as the Consular Information Sheet for the Philippines dated June 19, 2006.

American citizens with questions or concerns may telephone the Embassy at (63)(2) 528-6300.  In case of an emergency outside business hours, American citizens may reach the Embassy duty officer through the Embassy operator at (63)(2) 528-6300.  The U.S. Embassy is located at: 1201 Roxas Boulevard, Manila, Philippines.  The Consular American Citizen Services (ACS) section's fax number is (63)(2) 522-3242 and the ACS web page, which contains the latest information regarding travel in the Philippines, is at http://philippines.usembassy.gov/wwwh3004.html.