UK warns of travel to parts of Mindanao, Cebu due to terror threat

The UK Embassy issued a travel advisory on Tuesday warning citizens against traveling to some areas in Mindanao and the Visayas, particularly in Cebu due to terrorism threats.

"The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all travel to western and central Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago because of terrorist activity and clashes between the military and insurgent groups," according to the advisory.

The FCO advise all but essential travel to Mindanao; excluding Camiguin, Dinagat, and Siargao Islands; and south of Cebu including the towns of Dalaguete and Badian.

"Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in the Philippines, including in Manila," the FCO said.

"Terrorist groups continue to plan attacks and have the capacity and the intent to carry out attacks at any time and anywhere in the country, including in places visited by foreigners, like airports, shopping malls, public transport, including the metro system, and places of worship. You should remain vigilant at all times and report anything suspicious to the local authorities," it added. — BAP, GMA News