Monday, February 21, 2011

DFA ADVISES PINOYS VS TRAVEL TO LIBYA, BAHRAIN, YEMEN


by KIMBERLY JANE TAN and JERRIE M. ABELLA, GMA News
libyaThe Philippine government on Monday advised its citizens against traveling to Libya, Bahrain and Yemen, where violent protest actions aimed at ousting their respective leaders are raging.

In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the concerned Philippine embassies have likewise advised some 57,000 Filipinos in the three countries to be "alert" when they are in public places or on major roads.
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