Philippine Election Day Security Awareness – 10/30/2023

Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines
United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines

Alert to U.S. Citizens: Philippine Election Day Security Awareness

The U.S. Embassy in Manila and Consular Agency in Cebu remind U.S. citizens in the Philippines that as we approach the local Barangay elections on Monday, October 30, 2023, increased political activities can be expected this weekend throughout the Philippines.

We recommend that you exercise heightened vigilance, as there is potential for increased violence during the two weeks preceding the release of election results. For your safety and security, avoid large crowds and gatherings.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact the Embassy at ACSInfoManila@state.gov.

For further information:

~See the State Department’s travel website for the Worldwide Caution, Travel Advisories, Alerts, and the Philippines Country Specific Information.

~Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.

~Contact the U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines, located at 1201 Roxas Boulevard, at +(63) (2) 301-2000, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. After-hours emergency number for U.S. citizens is +(63) (2) 301-2000.

Call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

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