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DFA lowers crisis alert in Yemen to level 2

The Philippine Star
February 12, 2014 | 3:18pm

MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) lowered the Crisis Alert Level for Yemen from Level 3 to 2 upon the recommendation of the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh.

Under Alert Level 2, Filipinos with existing labor contracts may return to Yemen, and are advised to restrict non-essential movements and avoid public places. Deployment of newly hired overseas Filipino workers will remain suspended.

DFA said the embassy in Riyadh cited the improving security and political situation in Yemen as reasons for the recommendation.

Level 3 entails voluntary repatriation.

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CRISIS ALERT LEVEL

DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

DFA

EMBASSY

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PHILIPPINE EMBASSY

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RIYADH

UNDER ALERT LEVEL

YEMEN
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