Embassy of the United States of America, Manila
Warden Notice
December 7, 2006

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.

The Embassy wishes to inform U.S. citizens that three large international conferences will take place in Cebu City, the Philippines, during December.  Hotel space will be scarce, traffic is expected to be congested, and services to Americans may be limited, including at the U.S. Consular Agency located at the Waterfront Hotel in Lahug, Cebu City. 

It is possible that the presence of large international gatherings could attract demonstrations.  As a reminder, even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence.  American citizens are therefore urged to avoid the areas of any demonstrations that may occur, if possible, and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations. 

Additionally, the Embassy has information that a terrorist group may be planning to carry out bombing attacks on the island of Cebu, Philippines.   Although the information does not specify a particular location, U.S. citizens should avoid travel to the island of Cebu.

U . S . citizens living and working in Cebu are urged to re-assess their personal security and to keep a low profile, avoid venues that cater to westerners and avoid public gathering places to the extent possible.

For additional information, Americans should refer to 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 is at http://philippines.usembassy.gov/wwwh3004.html.