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.
Caution regarding protests and other activities related to the situation in the Middle East
Oct. 5, 2024, midnight wide area information
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Wide-area information on infectious diseases: Caution regarding MOX (Declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC))
Aug. 16, 2024, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
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● On August 14 (local time), the WHO Emergency Committee met and advised WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus that the spread of Empox infections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and several African countries could potentially spread outside the African continent and be considered a "Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)."
On the same day, Director-General Tedros declared that the outbreak constituted a PHEIC.
Caution regarding Mpox
Aug. 8, 2024, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
●On August 7, at a regular press conference, the World Health Organization (WHO) stated that a serious Empox outbreak is occurring in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and that the infection is spreading to neighboring countries.
People traveling to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its neighboring countries, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, the Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic, where there have been many cases of Empox clade 1 recently, should be particularly careful to prevent infection. People traveling to other countries and regions should also take measures to prevent infection, as the possibility of the infection spreading in the future cannot be denied.
Caution regarding dengue fever (If you suspect you may be infected, please seek medical attention as soon as possible)
July 12, 2024, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
If you are planning to travel to or stay in tropical or subtropical regions such as Central and South America, Oceania, Southeast Asia, and Africa, where dengue fever is common, or if you are already staying there, please be sure to take appropriate preventive measures. In addition, if you suspect you may be infected, please visit a medical institution as soon as possible.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
[Safety Information] Cebu Province Crime Statistics (April-June 2024)
Sept. 24, 2024, 4:31 p.m.
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1. Trends in General and Violent Crimes (1) According to crime statistics for Cebu Province from the 7th Regional District of the Philippine National Police, the number of crimes committed from April to June 2024 is as follows. Please note that although crimes other than murder have decreased compared to the previous period (January to March 2024), the crime rate is generally said to be higher than in Japan.
(2) In the Cebu Metropolitan Area (Cebu City, Mandaue City, Lapu-Lapu City, etc.), there have been reports of Japanese nationals falling victim to snatch thefts, pickpockets, purse snatchers, and other types of robbery and honey traps, so please be careful.
(3) There have also been cases of Japanese nationals who have been involved in accidents while participating in tours organized by local travel agencies. If you are planning a trip to Cebu and are using a local travel agency to participate in a tour within the Philippines, please use a travel agency that is licensed by the Department of Tourism of the Philippine government. If you use an unlicensed agency, you may not be able to receive compensation if you are involved in an accident.
(4) Furthermore, there have been many cases of people seeking advice on reissuing their passports after searching for them before returning home but not finding them, or realizing they were missing from their bags while out. A copy of their family register (issued within the last six months: original) and a police report are required to reissue a passport. In addition, after reissuance, there are procedures to be completed at the Philippine Immigration Bureau, which requires a certain amount of time and effort, as well as financial burdens due to unexpected schedule changes. Please double-check the whereabouts of your passport, and take the utmost care when carrying it out to avoid loss or theft.
Reference: https://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/00_000289.html#%E7%B4%9B%E5%A4%B1
[Cebu Province Crime Statistics: April-June 2024]
Murder (including attempted murder): 66 cases (45 cases in the previous period)
(24 out of 66 cases were in the three cities of Cebu, Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu)
●Injuries: 134 (104 in the previous term)
(52 out of 134 cases are in the three cities mentioned above)
●Forced sexual intercourse: 49 cases (58 cases in the previous period)
(Of the 49 cases, 14 were in the three cities mentioned above)
Robbery: 61 cases (78 cases in the previous period)
(Of the 61 cases, 21 were in the three cities mentioned above)
Theft: 228 cases (255 cases in the previous period)
(Of the 228 cases, 125 were in the three cities mentioned above)
2. Terrorist and bombing incidents There have been no incidents involving Japanese nationals as victims.
3. Status of kidnapping and blackmail incidents There have been no incidents involving Japanese nationals as victims.
4. Issues concerning the safety of Japanese companies Generally, blackmail, intimidation, kidnapping, etc. against companies and individuals are not uncommon in the Philippines, and in Cebu there have been reports of blackmail and suspicious phone calls against Japanese companies (employees) and related companies (local subsidiaries). Those involved with Japanese companies operating in the country should always be vigilant regarding the safety of their companies and employees.
5. Please also refer to and use the following:
"Safety Measures in Cebu (Safety Guide)" created by the Consulate-General of Japan in Cebu (June 2024 edition)
https://www.cebu.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100693920.pdf
"Safety Measures in the Philippines (Safety Guide)" (June 2024 edition) created by the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines
https://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100336435.pdf
"Safety Measures Handbook for Employees Posted Overseas" created by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Consular Affairs Bureau, Japanese National Terrorism Prevention Office
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/pamph/pdf/pamph_08.pdf
● Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Safety Website (Danger Information: Philippines)
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcinfectionspothazardinfo_013.html#ad-image-0
● Basic data on safety measures (Philippines)
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcsafetymeasure_013.html
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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
