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Hong Kong residents travelling to the Philippines for leisure or work were advised to pay attention to their personal safety, a spokesman for the Security Bureau said today (December 8).
Some countries have recently issued travel advice to their citizens, warning of the possibility of terrorist attacks in the Philippines.
Hong Kong residents who are abroad and need assistance may contact the local Chinese Embassy/Consulate-General in their destination or call the Hong Kong Immigration Department's 24-hour hotline at (852) 1868. The telephone numbers and addresses of the Chinese Embassies/Consulates-General overseas can be obtained by calling the Immigration Department at (852) 2824 6111 or (852) 1868.
Ends/Friday, December 8, 2006
Issued at HKT 17:54
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