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The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that a two-day nationwide transportation strike is scheduled for Thursday, March 26 through Friday, March 27, 2026. Transport groups – including jeepney, bus, UV Express, and trans...

Various church and civil society groups will hold day-long activities on February 25 across three sites in Quezon City. The “Trillion Peso March” coincides with the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution an...

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has raised the alert level for Mayon volcano to Alert Level 3 . PHIVOLCS reports lava is building up at the summit of Mayon volcano. This increases the ch...

Millions of Catholic devotees are expected to gather in Quiapo and Quirino Grandstand for the Feast of Black Nazarene. The Feast of the Black Nazarene, which began on December 31, 2025, will culminate in a grand process...

Two rallies are scheduled for Sunday, November 30, 2025. The first will take place at the EDSA People Power Monument in Quezon City with approximately 100,000 expected attendees. The second rally will occur at Luneta Par...

Large-Scale Anti-Corruption Protests Scheduled in Metro Manila – November 30. Two rallies are scheduled for Sunday, November 30, 2025. The first will take place at the EDSA People Power Monument in Quezon City with appro...

There has been a complete recall of ByHeart brand infant formula in the United States due to concerns about a large outbreak of infant botulism. Do not use recalled ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula.

The religious organization Iglesia ni Cristo is holding a three-day rally in Rizal Park in Manila that commenced on November 16 and will continue through November 18, 2025. Visitors to the area should expect heavy traff...

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA ) has forecasted that Typhoon Uwan (also known as Typhoon Fung-wong) will bring strong winds and heavy rainfall to several regions...

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 4 was raised over some parts of Palawan as Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) accelerated over the coastal waters of El Nido, according to the latest bulletin of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysi...

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) recorded a magnitude 7.5 earthquake offshore of Davao Oriental at 9:43 a.m. on October 10, 2025.

Due to the anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks in Israel and out of an abundance of caution, U.S. citizens are advised to remain vigilant, maintain heightened situational awareness, and practice good persona...

Numerous protests responding to allegations of government corruption are planned in Metro Manila for Sunday, September 21, 2025, to coincide with the 53rd anniversary of the declaration of martial law by former President...

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The U.S. Embassy in Manila alerts U.S. citizens to an increased risk of kidnapping for ransom in and around Western Mindanao, specifically Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, and Zamboanga Sibugay provinces. Terrori...

OSAC reissued this Country Security Report (CSR) on March 5, 2025 as part of a periodic update.

On December 9, 2024, at approximately 3:03 PM, Kanlaon Volcano erupted and released a column of ash and gas.  As of this morning’s 3:30 AM update, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) confirm...

Updated to reflect changes in the country summary and information on the Sulu Archipelago, Marawi City.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 1 Travel Health Notice for Measles in the Philippines

Based on new data from the Philippines and U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) review, the CDC retracted its Level 2 Travel Health Notice for diphtheria of May 1, 2023.