MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) clarified on Monday that China’s latest travel advisories does not show the real situation in the Philippines, and that the Philippine government is doing its best to ensure the safety and security of foreign nationals in the country.
“The relevant travel advisories issued by China mischaracterizes the situation in the Philippines,” the DFA said in a statement.
The DFA also mentioned that “instance of crimes” reported or “known to law enforcement authorities, including those perpetrated by Chinese nationals against their compatriots” are being addressed by relevant Philippine law enforcement authorities.
The DFA added that the Philippine Government has been engaging with relevant stakeholders on these cases.
On their end, the DFA has been “constructively” addressing matters of mutual concern with China, through various consultations and meetings, in particular the recently concluded 9th Philippines-China Joint Consular Consultation Meeting, where the DFA stressed that both sides discussed concerns and measures, and expressed readiness to deepen law enforcement cooperation.
The Chinese Embassy recently posted a travel advisory by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reminding its citizens to “closely monitor local security, exercise increased caution, strengthen self-protection measures, avoid high-risks areas, and ensure personal and property safety” when planning to visit the Philippines.
Recently, public security in the Philippines has been worsening, with increasing crimes targeting Chinese nationals. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy and Consulates in the Philippines remind fellow Chinese nationals there to closely monitor local security,… pic.twitter.com/OlxdhnAf2q
— ChineseEmbassyManila (@Chinaembmanila) August 31, 2025
The Embassy also posted on its X account that “public security in the Philippines has been worsening, with increasing crimes targeting Chinese nationals.”
An earlier post on X by the Chinese Embassy also shared a warning by China’s Ministry of Education, citing a “recent surge in malicious incidents targeting Chinese citizens” in the Philippines.
According to the advisory, the Ministry mentioned the “deteriorating security and unfavorable conditions for international students.”
The DFA also issued a statement regarding the advisory, saying China’s Ministry of Education “mischaracterized” the situation in the Philippines.
