Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 1
Security Alert
U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines
U.S. Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines
February 20, 2026
Location: Mindanao
Event: Due to security concerns, U.S. Embassy Manila has updated its internal policy to restrict the approved areas for personal travel by U.S. government personnel visiting Davao City.
Effective immediately, U.S. government personnel may not engage in personal travel to areas of Davao City other than the Central Business District, Davao International Airport, and the main thoroughfare that leads from Davao City to Davao del Norte along the Davao Gulf. U.S. government personnel may still undertake personal travel to the areas identified above and to Davao del Norte Province, Dinagat Island, Samal Island, and Siargao Island.
There is no specific security threat to U.S. government personnel, property, or private U.S. citizens. U.S. citizen travelers should be advised that the Embassy may be limited in its capacity to respond to security incidents or requests for consular assistance in these areas.
Travel advice regarding Mindanao:
· The Davao City Central Business District, Davao International Airport, and the main thoroughfare that leads from Davao City to Davao del Norte along the Davao Gulf, as well as Davao del Norte Province, Dinagat Island, Samal Island, and Siargao Island are under a Level 2: Exercise Caution advisory.
· The Sulu Archipelago, Sulu Sea, and Marawi City remain under a Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory.
· All other areas of Mindanao remain under a Level 3: Reconsider Travel advisory.
Actions to Take:
· U.S. citizens should reconsider travel to areas of Davao City other than the Central Business District, Davao International Airport, and the main thoroughfare that leads from Davao City to Davao del Norte along the Davao Gulf.
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