MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has raised Alert Level 2 in Myanmar in light of the “developing critical situation” there following a military power grab.
DFA said it raised the alert level in the Southeast Asian country as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of Filipinos there.
The said alert level entails “restriction of non-essential movements, avoiding of places of protest, and preparation for possible evacuation,” DFA said in a statement Wednesday.
“Only returning workers with existing contracts shall be allowed to travel in Myanmar,” it added.
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