We continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution in the Philippines. Terrorist attacks could occur anywhere in the Philippines. Possible targets include aviation and airports, public transport, hotels, shopping malls, restaurants, major events, places of worship and tourist areas (see ‘Safety’). Do not travel to central and western Mindanao, including the Zamboanga Peninsula, Sulu Archipelago and the southern Sulu Sea area due to the very high threat of terrorism and kidnapping.

We advise:

Exercise a high degree of caution in the Philippines overall due to the threat of terrorism and violent crime.

Higher levels apply in some areas.