Philippines cautions citizens in Egypt amid tension

MANILA, Philippines (Xinhua) - The Philippine government warned today its nationals in Egypt to take caution amid the political tension there.

Spokesman for the Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs ( DFA) Raul Hernandez said that in light of the political tension in Egypt and the ongoing demonstrations in Cairo and its suburbs, the Philippine Embassy in Egypt has intensified its monitoring of the situation and has assigned duty officers to man the Embassy and its communication lines 24/7.

It is also in close coordination with the Filipino community, he added.

Hernandez said that the Philippine Embassy has "advised our citizens in Egypt to stay away from areas where protests are held and to exercise caution in public areas at all times."

He said the Embassy there will also regularly issue public advisories regarding developments on the peace and order situation in that country.