Citing security concerns, the Australian government on Wednesday issued a travel advisory to its citizens visiting the Philippines.
According to the advisory, which remains active on Thursday, travelers are warned to “exercise a high degree of caution in the Philippines overall due to the threat of terrorism and violent crime.”
“We continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution in the Philippines. There’s an increased risk of demonstrations and civil unrest following recent events,” the advisory read, adding to avoid protests and large gatherings “as they may turn violent.”
The advisory also stated that terrorist attacks could occur anywhere in the…