Philippines urges Filipinos in Cambodia, Thailand to keep calm

The Philippine embassies in Cambodia and Thailand have advised Filipinos living there to act cautiously and follow official advice as efforts continue towards the peaceful resolution of the border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand.
The Philippine Embassy in Cambodia on Monday urged Filipinos in the country to “remain calm”, calling the meeting between Cambodia and Thailand in Malaysia on Monday a positive development.
“Exercise caution and strictly adhere to the safety instructions of local authorities, especially those in the remote border areas; and avoid non-essential travel to conflict zones in border provinces,” read the embassy advisory posted on social media.
The embassy also urged Filipinos to obtain the latest updates only from verified sources, such as government announcements and reliable news outlets.