The office of Bureau of Consular Affairs under U.S. Department of State alerts U.S. citizens of the risk involved of traveling to the southern part of the Philippines in the islands of Mindanao and urges to exercise extreme caution if traveling in that area. This alert brought by the recent acts of violence in the Maguindanao province. This Travel Alert will expires on January 6, 2010.
Travelers to this area in the Philippines should remain vigilant and avoid congregating in public areas. Other travelers who visit Mindanao hire their own personal security.
