Embassy of the United States of America, Manila
Warden Notice
June 11, 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.

HEIGHTENED SECURITY AWARENESS

In light of recent events, including the death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi in Iraq, the apparent suicide deaths of three detainees at the U.S. naval base in Guantanamo, and clashes in Gaza/Israel, there is a possibility of anti-U.S. demonstrations.  Remember, 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.

For the latest security information, Americans should regularly monitor the Department's Web site at http://travel.state.gov where the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Travel Warnings and Public Announcements can be found.  Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S., or, for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.  These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

Americans living or traveling in the Philippines are encouraged to register with U.S. Embassy in Manila through the State Department's travel registration Web site, https://travelregistration.state.gov, so that they can obtain updated information on travel and security within the Philippines.  Americans without Internet access may register directly with the U.S. Embassy in Manila.  The American Citizen Services (ACS) section's fax number is (63)(2) 522-3242 and the ACS web page is at http://usembassy.state.gov/posts/rp1/wwwhmain.html.

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.