BY MICHAELA P. DEL CALLAR AND MARIO J. MALLARI
US twits Noy on warning overreaction
11/11/2010The United States government yesterday reminded the government of President Aquino, which protested the US travel advisory that warned of imminent terror attacks in Metro Manila, that it is the US’ duty to safeguard the security of Americans all over the world.
In a statement, the US Embassy said the travel notice it issued last week was not intended to harm its “long-standing and deep friendship” with the Philippines. The embassy stressed that the US, the largest development grant donor to the country, has one of the largest investors in the Philippines.
It also noted that no travel ban was issued against the country.
“As part of our responsibility to ensure the well-being of our citizens, the United States government encourages them to make informed decisions as they travel around the world,” it said.
For that reason, the embassy said the US government provides updates on security and other
considerations that people should be aware of when they travel..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20101111hed2.html
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