Embassy of the United States Manila, Philippines

Travel Alert

• Tsunami Alert - February 6, 2012
• MMDA Advisory on Temporary Road Closure - January 27 to 29, 2012
• Emergency Message - Feast of the Black Nazarene - January 9, 2012 
• 9-11 Anniversary

Worldwide Travel Alert

• Worldwide Travel Alert - October 13, 2011

Voting Announcement

• Voting Message - January 6, 2011
• Voting Announcement - October 12, 2010

Country Specific Information

• Country Specific Information - May 11, 2010

Travel Warning

• Travel Warning: Philippines - January 6, 2012
• Emergency Message - July 19, 2011
• Warden Message: Typhoon Chedeng-Songda Watch in Effect - May 25, 2011
• Warden Message: Taal Volcano - April 27, 2011
• Warden Message: Tsunami Alert - March 11, 2011
• Warden Message: Typhoon Megi-Juan Watch in Effect - October 15, 2010
• Warden Message: Typhoon Season - July 14, 2010 (PDF 60KB)

Worldwide Caution

• Worldwide Caution - January 24, 2012

Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)

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Avian Influenza and other Health Information

• How to Prepare for "Sheltering-In-Place" (PDF 304KB)
• Dengue Fever (PDF 89KB)
• Avian Influenza A (H5N1) & Pandemic Influenza (PDF 137KB)

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Typhoon Season Begins for the Philippines

There is increased tropical storm activity which may impact the Philippines.  Reports on developing storm activity are available on http://www.typhoon2000.ph and http://metocph.nmci.navy.mil. In the event of severe tropical depressions, please note the following recommendations to ensure minimal disruption or damage to yourself and your property:

• secure loose outdoor items around the home;
• fill vehicles and generator fuel tanks;
• check and charge all cell phones and emergency radios;
• make ice blocks;
• check and assemble flashlights, tools, and first aid kits;
• procure batteries, candles, matches, potable water, canned or dry food, pet foods, medications, etc.

Two Web sites; http://www.ready.gov and http://www.americanredcross.org offer additional emergency preparedness plans for your immediate review.

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Information about approaching weather patterns can be found at http://www.typhoon2000.ph/ and http://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph

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Information about Volcanic Activity / Earthquakes can be found at http://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph and at  http://volcanoes.usgs.gov.

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 Other Warden Notices

• U.S. Embassy Offices Move into New Building - March 4, 2011 
• Changes to the Consular Schedule of Fees to take effect on July 13, 2010 (PDF 92KB)
• Philippines Civil Aviation Safety Caution - January 15, 2008 (PDF 127KB)
• Dengue Fever - October 22, 2007 (PDF 89KB)
  
• New Cell Phone Policy for Visa Applicants (PDF 102KB)
  

For the Department of State’s latest travel information, please go to http://travel.state.gov.