COVID-19 risks
Oct. 19, 2022, midnight
In light of the general improvement in the global infection situation and the fact that the G7 countries have already canceled the designation of levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information was announced on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).
Aug. 24, 2022, midnight
On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).
July 25, 2022, midnight
On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.
July 1, 2022, midnight
Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.
May 26, 2022, midnight
Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.
April 1, 2022, midnight
The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.
Nov. 29, 2021, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.
Aug. 13, 2021, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.
May 18, 2021, midnight
Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".
Oct. 30, 2020, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.
Local and national news
Information for the past 30 days.
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- May 9, 2025, midnight Caution as series of robberies occur in Metro Manila
- April 30, 2025, midnight [Wide Area Information] Warning about international romance scams
- April 30, 2025, midnight Warning about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.)
- April 25, 2025, midnight Caution regarding measles overseas during the Golden Week holidays
- April 24, 2025, midnight Alert regarding Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
- March 28, 2025, midnight Alert regarding measles overseas
Caution as series of robberies occur in Metro Manila
May 9, 2025, midnight spot information
We would like to warn you to be vigilant following a series of robberies in Metro Manila.
[Wide Area Information] Warning about international romance scams
April 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about international romance scams.
Warning about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.)
April 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.).
Caution regarding measles overseas during the Golden Week holidays
April 25, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Measles outbreaks have been reported overseas.
● If you are planning to travel abroad during the long holiday period, please check the relevant information again.
Alert regarding Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
April 24, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), a severe respiratory infection, has been occurring sporadically in the Middle East.
● When visiting the Middle East, please take sufficient precautions to avoid infection.
Alert regarding measles overseas
March 28, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Measles outbreaks have been reported overseas, and there is a risk of contracting measles at your travel destination.
● If you are traveling abroad, check your vaccination history, and if you do not have a record of having received routine vaccinations, consider getting vaccinated in advance.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Table of contents
- May 13, 2025, 7:05 p.m. Robbery against a Japanese national (night of May 9th: on the street in Makati City, Metro Manila)
- May 12, 2025, 9:40 a.m. [Warning] Shooting incident in New Corella town, Davao del Norte
- May 8, 2025, 6:15 p.m. Caution regarding the situation in the Philippines (vigilance against demonstrations and rallies and partial road closures in Davao City)
- May 7, 2025, 5:35 p.m. Notice of Caution and Closed Days Due to the Philippine Midterm Elections (May 12)
- May 7, 2025, 12:35 p.m. Caution for the Philippine midterm elections
- May 6, 2025, 11:55 a.m. [Notice from the Consulate-General] Notice of the Consulate-General's closure on Monday, May 12, 2025
Robbery against a Japanese national (night of May 9th: on the street in Makati City, Metro Manila)
May 13, 2025, 7:05 p.m.
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(Contact point)
○ Embassy of Japan in the Philippines
Address: 2627 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Metro Manila
Phone: (area code 02) 8551-5710
(Japanese Nationals Assistance Hotline) (area code 02) 8551-5786
FAX: (area code 02) 8551-5785
Email: ryoji@ma.mofa.go.jp
Embassy website: https://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Overseas Safety Homepage (Philippines): https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcinfectionspothazardinfo_013.html
[Warning] Shooting incident in New Corella town, Davao del Norte
May 12, 2025, 9:40 a.m.
1. According to local police, a shooting occurred at around 2:00 a.m. on May 12 in the town of New Corella in Davao del Norte, with a family member of the town's mayor being the victim.
2. As it is not yet clear whether the perpetrator is on the run, we ask all Japanese nationals residing in Japan to please make sure that your homes, hotels, or other accommodations are locked and that security is kept up. When going out, we also ask that you consider your personal safety first, such as by considering using a car to travel even if it is only a short distance.
3. If you are ever the victim of a robbery, do not resist under any circumstances. Always prioritize the safety of your life and body and remain calm. For example, if you quickly reach into your pocket or bag to respond to a request for money or valuables, the robber may misunderstand that you are fighting back and attack you, so do not move your body and instead verbally explain that the valuables are in your pocket, or point with your finger and let the robber take them.
In addition, once the situation is safe, such as after the perpetrator has fled, please report the incident to the police immediately (if calling by phone, call "911"; equivalent to 110/119 in Japan). Another option is to seek refuge in the nearest restaurant or store and call the police.
If you have any problems, please call the Japanese Consulate General.
Japanese Consulate General Telephone: (area code 082) 221-3100 / 3200
4 Please also refer to the following documents.
(1) Overseas Safety Website (Basic Safety Measures: Philippines)
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcsafetymeasure_013.html
(2) Safety Guide (Philippines)
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/manual/philippines_manual.html
(3) Overseas Safety Cheatsheet: A guide to avoiding trouble when traveling abroad (PDF)
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/pamph/pdf/toranomaki.pdf
(4) Golgo 13 Overseas Safety Measures Manual https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/anzen_info/golgo13xgaimusho.html
(Contact point)
○Consulate General of Japan in Davao
Address: 4th Floor, BI Zone Building, JP Laurel Avenue, Bajada, Davao City
Phone: (area code 082) 221-3100 / 3200
FAX: (area code 082) 221-2176
Website: https://www.davao.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Caution regarding the situation in the Philippines (vigilance against demonstrations and rallies and partial road closures in Davao City)
May 8, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
1. The Davao City Traffic Management Office has announced the closure of some roads in Davao City due to the election rally of the local political party HLT as follows:
Closure times: 8 a.m., Friday, May 9 to midnight, Saturday, May 10. Roads closed: CM Recto Avenue from Palma Gil Street to Magsaysay Street, Magsaysay Street from CM Recto Street to C. Bangoy Street (formerly Ponciano Street), C. Bangoy Street from E. Quirino Street to Palma Gil Street.
(Reference) Mindanao Times article
https://mindanaotimes.com.ph/road-closures-set-for-htl-pdp-laban-miting-de-avance/
2. Do not go near places where demonstrations or rallies may take place (around government offices, the presidential palace, courts, police stations, major squares, etc.), obtain the latest information in advance through media reports, etc., and take action to avoid being caught up in unforeseen circumstances.
3. If you encounter a situation where you feel unsafe, such as a demonstration or a clash, leave the scene immediately. In the unlikely event that you are caught up in a demonstration and are injured, contact the relevant authorities, such as the Japanese Embassy or Consulate General, or the local police or security authorities, and take appropriate action.
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Residence notification and Tabi-regi registration
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(Contact point)
○Consulate General of Japan in Davao
Address: 4th Floor, BI Zone Building, JP Laurel Avenue, Bajada, Davao City
Phone: (area code 082) 221-3100 / 3200
FAX: (area code 082) 221-2176
Website: https://www.davao.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Notice of Caution and Closed Days Due to the Philippine Midterm Elections (May 12)
May 7, 2025, 5:35 p.m.
To all residents and travelers in the Philippines
1. In accordance with Presidential Decree No. 878 dated May 6, Monday, May 12 has been designated a special holiday in connection with the Philippine general elections. In response to this, the Consulate-General of Japan in Davao will be closed on Monday, May 12.
2. This election is the once-every-three-years election in the Philippines, and voting is scheduled to take place across the country for the Senate (half of the seats up for re-election), House of Representatives, and local elections (provincial governors, lieutenant governors, provincial assembly members, city and town mayors, vice mayors, and city and town council members). Full-scale election campaigning for the congressional districts and local elections began on March 28.
3. As there is a possibility of demonstrations and rallies being held around the voting day on May 12, please take note of the following points throughout the Philippines.
(1) Make an effort to obtain the latest relevant information, exercise caution and vigilance, and avoid unnecessary entry into areas where rallies or demonstrations are being held.
(2) Always pay attention to your surroundings in public facilities such as polling stations, tourist facilities, shopping malls, public transportation and other facilities where many people gather, religious facilities such as churches and mosques, and government facilities (especially military, police and security facilities).
4. In March of this year, the Philippine National Police announced the areas to be alerted for the upcoming elections. Each constituency has been designated as red, orange, and yellow in order of threat level, so please exercise particular caution in these areas.
For specific alert areas, please refer to the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) website below.
https://pcij.org/2025/03/21/map-updated-areas-of-concern-in-the-2025-elections/
5. The following are prohibited activities by the Philippine government on the day before and on the day of the election:
(1) The day before: Election campaigning, political party activities, and the sale, provision, transfer, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, etc. (2) On the day: (In addition to the prohibitions on the day before) Multiple voting and proxy voting, political activities within a 30-meter radius of a polling station, holding sporting events such as cockfighting, boxing, and horse racing, selling goods near polling stations, setting up exhibition stalls, etc. Reference: Philippine Commission on Elections website https://comelec.gov.ph/?r=2025NLE
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(Contact point)
○Consulate-General of Japan in Davao Address: 4th Floor, BI Zone Building, JP Laurel Avenue, Bajada, Davao City 8000
Phone: (area code 082) 221-3100 / 3200
FAX: (area code 082) 221-2176
Website: https://www.davao.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Caution for the Philippine midterm elections
May 7, 2025, 12:35 p.m.
1. On Monday, May 12th of this year, the Philippines will hold its triennial elections. Voting is scheduled to take place across the Philippines for the Senate (half of the seats up for re-election), House of Representatives, and local elections (provincial governors, lieutenant governors, provincial assembly members, city and town mayors, vice mayors, and city and town council members), and full-scale election campaigning for the congressional districts and local elections began on March 28th.
In addition to the ongoing calls for caution against the frequent gun robberies occurring in Metro Manila, we ask that you please pay close attention to the following points throughout the Philippines until around the voting day on May 12th.
(1) Make an effort to obtain the latest relevant information, exercise caution and vigilance, and avoid unnecessary entry into areas where rallies or demonstrations are being held.
(2) Always pay attention to your surroundings in public facilities such as polling stations, tourist facilities, shopping malls, public transportation and other facilities where many people gather, religious facilities such as churches and mosques, and government facilities (especially military, police and security facilities).
3. In March of this year, the Philippine National Police announced the areas to be alerted for the upcoming elections. Each constituency has been designated as red, orange, and yellow in order of threat level, so please exercise particular caution in these areas.
For specific alert areas, please refer to the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) website below.
https://pcij.org/2025/03/21/map-updated-areas-of-concern-in-the-2025-elections/
4. The following are prohibited activities by the Philippine government on the day before and on the day of the election:
(1) The day before: Election campaigning, political party activities, and the sale, provision, transfer, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, etc. (2) On the day: (In addition to the prohibitions on the day before) Multiple voting and proxy voting, political activities within a 30-meter radius of a polling station, holding sporting events such as cockfighting, boxing, and horse racing, selling goods near polling stations, setting up exhibition stalls, etc. Reference: Philippine Commission on Elections website https://comelec.gov.ph/?r=2025NLE
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Residence notification/Tabireji registration: https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/
(Contact point)
○ Embassy of Japan in the Philippines
Address: 2627 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Metro Manila
Phone: (area code 02) 8551-5710
(Japanese Nationals Assistance Hotline) (area code 02) 8551-5786
FAX: (area code 02) 8551-5785
Email: ryoji@ma.mofa.go.jp
Embassy website: https://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Overseas Safety Homepage (Philippines): https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcinfectionspothazardinfo_013.html
[Notice from the Consulate-General] Notice of the Consulate-General's closure on Monday, May 12, 2025
May 6, 2025, 11:55 a.m.
Please be advised that the Consulate-General of Japan will be closed on Monday, May 12, 2025 due to the Philippine National and Local Elections.
Reiwa 7 Closed Days (Consulate-General of Japan in Cebu website)
https://www.cebu.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100816634.pdf
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(Contact point)
○Consulate-General of Japan in Cebu Address: 8th Floor, 2Quad Building, Cardinal Rosales Avenue, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City, Philippines
Phone: (area code 032) 231-7321
Website: https://www.cebu.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
