Advisory for Filipino
nationals regarding travel to Iraq
Filipino nationals are
strongly advised against travel to Iraq due to
prevailing conditions in that country which poses
serious risks to their safety and well-being. Under
these conditions, the capability of the Philippine
government to extend assistance to Filipino nationals
in distress in Iraq is severely restricted by lack of
security and stability in many areas, including the
capital city of Baghdad.
Advisory for Filipino
nationals seeking employment in Iran
Filipino nationals
seeking employment or who are otherwise offered
employment in Iran should ensure that they have
appropriate EMPLOYMENT VISA stamped on their passport
BEFORE they travel to Iran. Foreign nationals found
by Iranian authorities to be working without the
appropriate visa face imprisonment and a heavy
fine.
Advisory on text and
email scams
It is noted that there
is a proliferation of text and email scams. It is
advised that text or email offers of money, prizes,
gain, or profit received from persons who are not
personally known to you should be carefully considered
before you respond.
Do not provide your
bank account and credit card information, PINs, and
passwords, including important personal information, by
text or email to persons or entities who are not
personally known to you.
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