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DFA DECLARES ALERT LEVEL 2 FOR UKRAINE
04 March 2014 - Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario today raised crisis alert level 2 (restriction phase) for Ukraine in view of ongoing tensions in that country.
Filipinos in Ukraine are advised to restrict non-essential movements, avoid public places, closely monitor developments, and prepare for possible evacuation.
DFA STATEMENT ON THE SITUATION IN UKRAINE
04 March 2014
The Philippines expresses its deep concerns regarding developments in Ukraine and calls on all parties to exercise restraint, not to escalate through the use of force, and follow obligations under international law.
The Philippines urges all parties to resolve the crisis through dialogue.