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MANILA, Philippines - The US embassy in Manila yesterday warned its nationals in the country against a bombing plot planned for targets in Metro Manila by arrested suspects with links to terrorist organizations.
In a security message for US citizens in the country, the embassy alerted its nationals, citing reports about the arrest by the police of three people involved in a bombing plot.
The plot was exposed on Tuesday following the arrest in Quezon City of three men said to have links to terrorist organizations.
“The Embassy wishes to remind all US citizens to remain vigilant and maintain an appropriate level of personal security in all circumstances by reviewing your personal security plans; remaining aware of your surroundings, including local events; and monitoring local news sources for updates,” the embassy said in its security message.
The embassy also advised not to disturb a suspicious object or package but immediately notify the authorities and leave the area.
“If you are in the vicinity when a security threat occurs, leave the area immediately. Do not approach the scene of a bombing or remain in the area,” the embassy said.
Witnesses are asked to report such events to the embassy’s regional security office at 301-2000.
The military said it respects the US decision to issue a new travel warning on the Philippines and vowed to ensure the safety of everyone in the country.
“We respect the advisory of the US embassy and we at the Armed Forces of the Philippines and our partners in the Philippine National Police will continue to protect our countrymen and foreign nationals in our country,” Armed Forces public affairs chief Lt. Col. Harold Cabunoc said.
Cabunoc called on the public to assist the security forces in its anti-terror drive by reporting suspicious persons and activities.
“Let us help each other in keeping our country safe,” he said.
Police arrested the three people, one of them tagged in the Maguindanao airport bombing in 2003.
Police said Ricardo Ayeras, Andrescio Valdez and Ricky Macapagal were arrested near Muñoz Market at the corner of EDSA and Roosevelt Avenue on Sunday.
Ayeras, a member of the Rajah Solaiman Movement, had been charged in connection with the Awang airport bombing in Datu Odin Sinsuat based on a classified report by the Philippine National Police-Intelligence Group.
The suspects had been under surveillance by the Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISAFP) and the police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group.
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