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US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States1 September 2026

Philippines - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

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Exercise increased caution in the Philippines due to crime , terrorism , unrest , and kidnapping . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Exercise increased caution due to terrorism and unrest associated with ongoing insurgent activities in certain rural and remote regions of Leyte , Mindoro , Negros , and Samar . Foreign terrorist organizations actively recruit Americans to participate directly in terrorist activities and/or provide financial support. Terrorists and armed groups have carried out kidnappings, bombings, and other attacks. They have targeted public area
— US State Dept Travel Advisories
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