MANILA, Philippines, March 14 ------ Australia has issued a travel advisory urging its nationals traveling to the Philippines to exercise caution, warning that there is an “increased risk of demonstrations and civil unrest following recent events. Australians were also advised to “avoid protests and large gatherings as they may turn violent.” It also said transport and other essential services may be disrupted. “Exercise a high degree of caution in the Philippines overall due to the threat of terrorism and violent crime.”
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday placed all police regional offices and national support units on heightened alert, instructing all uniformed personnel, particularly those engaged in police operations, to adopt proactive security measures and exercise heightened caution “for possible enemy atrocities.”
A memo said possible civil disturbance, rallies and mass actions may arise following the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte. The former president is now in The Hague, the Netherlands to face the crimes against humanity filed against him before the International Criminal Court (ICC).
PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said police personnel were deployed in key areas to support public safety efforts and ensure order.
Source: philstar.com
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