Japan’s Foreign Ministry Lowers Travel Advisory Level for Certain Areas in the Philippines

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has lowered the danger level for certain areas in the Philippines.

The revised areas now classified as Level 1 (Exercise caution) include parts of the Mindanao region (excluding Cagayan de Oro City, Hasaan, Villanueva, and Tagoloan in Misamis Oriental, and excluding Mati City in Eastern Davao), Davao de Oro, Northern Davao (excluding Tagum City and Samal City), Southern Davao (excluding Davao City and Digos City), Western Davao, and Surigao City in Northern Surigao. The eastern part of Sarangani Province (including Malungon, Alabel, Malapatan, and Glan towns) has been downgraded to Level 2 (Avoid non-essential travel).

The decision to lower the advisory levels was made due to the absence of significant incidents in recent years and the observed stability in security.

In the Philippines, Level 3 (Avoid all travel) advisories are still in place for some areas in the Mindanao region, while Level 2 advisories are issued for parts of Palawan, Southern Surigao, Northern Agusan, and Southern Agusan, and Level 1 for certain areas, including the Metro Manila area.

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