US, CANADA, NZ, AUSTRALIA, UK ADVISORIES ISSUED
More countries warn of RP terror attacks
By Michaela P. del Callar and Mario J. Mallari 11/04/2010Three more anti-terror war coalition countries, one after the other, warned yesterday of imminent attacks in Metro Manila and throughout the country after Australia and the United Kingdom (UK) issued similar alerts to their citizens the other day. The Aquino administration, however, downplayed the threats.
The United States, Canada and New Zealand also warned their citizens that public areas often visited by foreigners in the country, particularly in Metro Manila, such as shopping malls and airports, were potential targets.
“Reliable reports indicate that terrorist attacks may be imminent in Manila, including places frequented by foreigners,” the Australian government advisory said.
The US State Department said the threat was highest in the southern Philippines where Muslim extremists and communist rebels have for decades caused unrest but it also warned of dangers in Manila.
“US citizens travelling, living, and working throughout the Philippines are urged to exercise heightened caution in public gathering places,” the US advisory said..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20101104hed1.html
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