Foreseeing an “imminent” terror attack in Manila, Australia and Britain have warned their nationals against traveling to the Philippines.
A travel advisory issued by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade on Tuesday said it had received “reliable reports indicating that terrorist attacks may be imminent in Manila, including places frequented by foreigners, such as large shopping malls and convention centers.”
It also warned of possible attacks in markets, Embassies, clubs, hotels, restaurants, cinemas, public transport, schools and major sporting events in the Philippines.
The Filipino terrorists, especially those originating from Mindanao island are quite dangerous, as, unlike many other terrorist cells, they have practical and frequent training in real and not merely simulated operations. Their activities within the Philippines should not blind others to the fact that these terrorists are quite dangerous in any activities that they may do outside of the Philippines. Experience counts in operations, many botched operations are done by amateurs.