MANILA, Philippines — The United States of America downgraded its travel advisory to the Philippines to Level 3 from Level 4 — the highest of its four classifications — it imposed in April. Additionally, exercise increased caution due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest and kidnapping,” the latest travel advisory from the US read. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice to the Philippines “indicating a high level of COVID-19 in the country,” it added. The US State Department meanwhile maintained its 'Do Not Travel' advisory to Sulu archipelago due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest and kidnapping, and to Marawi City due to terrorism and civil unrest. The US is also urging reconsidering travel to other parts of Mindanao due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest and kidnapping.

Source: Philippine Star June 09, 2021 04:41 UTC