Philippines travel advisory issued for Emiratis

Manila - A strong earthquake of 6.9 magnitude struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Saturday.

The UAE Embassy in Philippines' capital Manila has issued a travel advisory for Emiratis urging citizens to act with great caution - after a strong earthquake was recorded on Saturday morning.
A strong earthquake of 6.9 magnitude struck off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao on Saturday, raising fears of dangerous tsunami waves across the region but after about two hours, the tsunami warning was withdrawn, Reuters had reported according to a Wam statement.
Additionally, the embassy tweeted all UAE citizens to follow local authorities' safety directions.
Here are the emergency numbers posted by the embassy: 006328222777; call center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation: 8004444.
The embassy has also requested Emiratis to register in the Twajudi service.
 

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- UAE Embassy - Manila (@UAE_Manila) December 29, 2018