<p>If you&#8217;re planning a trip from Canada to the Philippines, make sure to take extra precautions following a new travel advisory update.</p>
<p>The Government of Canada published an update to its travel advisory for the Philippines, warning people of possible safety and security risks. The warning involves a possible terrorism threat, which prompted the U.S. Embassy in Manila to issue a security alert on March 7.</p>
<p>&#8220;While there is no specific, credible threat to U.S. Embassy Manila at this time, the potential for demonstrations, anti-U.S./Israeli sentiment, or opportunistic attacks remains elevated,&#8221; reads the <a href="https://ph.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-manila-march-7-2026/" target="_blank">update</a>.</p>
<p>As a result, the embassy urges everyone to maintain situational awareness.</p>
<p>&#8220;Remain alert to your surroundings at all times, especially in public places frequented by foreigners or Americans,&#8221; reads the statement. &#8220;Avoid facilities such as the Chabad Jewish Center and the Jewish Association of the Philippines.&#8221;</p>
<p>Travellers are also warned to stay away from large gatherings, demonstrations, and &#8220;areas with heightened security presence.&#8221;</p>
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<p>Canada also recently issued another travel advisory in the Philippines update due to a possible health risk.</p>
<p>The Feb. 16 <a href="https://dailyhive.com/canada/canada-philippines-travel-advisory-feb-16-2026" target="_blank">notice</a> warned people of the risk of dengue, a virus that can spread to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito.</p>
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<div class="featured-image-caption caption">According to the government, it publishes <a href="https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories" target="_blank">travel information and advice</a> by destination to help Canadians make informed decisions and travel safely abroad.</div>
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<p>&#8220;Check the page for your destination often, because safety and security conditions may change,&#8221; reads the site.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re a Canadian who lives abroad or has an international trip coming up, don&#8217;t forget to register for the <a href="https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Registration of Canadians Abroad (ROCA)</a>. It&#8217;s a free and confidential service that informs Canadian citizens outside the country of an emergency abroad or a personal emergency at home.</p>
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If you're planning a trip from Canada to the Philippines, make sure to take extra precautions following a new travel advisory update.