Embassy of the United States Manila, Philippines

Worldwide Caution

• Worldwide Caution - July 18, 2012

Travel Warning

• Travel Warning: Philippines - January 30, 2013

Messages to U.S. Citizen

• Security Message to U.S. Citizens - Demonstrations Near the Embassy - January 28, 2013
• Message to U.S. Citizens - Black Nazarene Vigil Traffic Information - January 8, 2013
• Message to U.S. Citizens - Foreign Service Officers Test - December 31, 2012
• Message to U.S. Citizens - New ACS Unit Walk-In Hours - December 10, 2012

Other Messages to U.S. Citizens

• Security Message to U.S. Citizens: Holiday Security Reminder - December 5, 2012
• Emergency Message to U.S. Citizens - Juvenile Pickpocket Gangs- July 19, 2012
• Philippine Civil Aviation Safety Caution - January 15, 2008
• Dengue Fever - October 22, 2007
• New Cell Phone Policy for Visa Applicants

Avian Influenza and other Health Information

• How to Prepare for "Sheltering-In-Place" (PDF 304KB)
• Dengue Fever (PDF 89KB)
• Avian Influenza A (H5N1) & Pandemic Influenza (PDF 137KB)

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Typhoon Season Begins for the Philippines

There is increased tropical storm activity which may impact the Philippines.  Reports on developing storm activity are available on http://www.typhoon2000.ph and http://metocph.nmci.navy.mil. In the event of severe tropical depressions, please note the following recommendations to ensure minimal disruption or damage to yourself and your property:

• secure loose outdoor items around the home;
• fill vehicles and generator fuel tanks;
• check and charge all cell phones and emergency radios;
• make ice blocks;
• check and assemble flashlights, tools, and first aid kits;
• procure batteries, candles, matches, potable water, canned or dry food, pet foods, medications, etc.

Two Web sites; http://www.ready.gov and http://www.americanredcross.org offer additional emergency preparedness plans for your immediate review.

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Information about approaching weather patterns can be found at http://www.typhoon2000.ph/ and http://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph

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Information about Volcanic Activity / Earthquakes can be found at http://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph and at  http://volcanoes.usgs.gov.

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