Embassy of the United States of America, Manila
Warden Notice
October 17, 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.

There is a heightened state of security in Makati City as a result of Mayor Jejomar Binay's 90-day suspension from office. 

Currently the Mayor refuses to leave the premises and has called on his supporters to come to City Hall to express their support. 

The Philippine National Police are on the scene for crowd control, should the need occur. 

Please plan your travel accordingly: avoid crowds and exercise caution when traveling in the Makati vicinity. 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 demonstrations if possible, and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations.

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.