Malacañang said the Philippine government stands ready for a possible repatriation of Filipinos in its Southeast Asian neighbor.
In relation to the unrest, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the situation in Yangon and Mandalay seems stable though there are reports of mobile service interruptions and ongoing coronavirus restrictions.
The Philippine Embassy in Myanmar encouraged all Filipinos in the country to register with the Embassy and make sure to be included in the Embassy township coordination group.
Meanwhile, the Philippine government reiterated that its priority is to protect the interest and well-being of Filipinos in the country.
“Gumagalaw po ngayon ang ating embahada sa Myanmar para magbigay ng tulong sa lahat ng mga Pilipino. Kung gusto pong umuwi ng ilang mga Pilipino, gagawan po natin ng paraan na sila’y makauwi. Kung gusto po nila ng temporary shelter diyan sa ating Embassy, maghahanap po tayo ng mga paraan. Pinag-iingat nga po natin ang lahat ng mga kababayan natin diyan sa Myanmar,” said Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque.
Democratically-elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior government officials were detained by military forces over allegations of fraud in the November 8 elections.
After only a decade of democracy, Myanmar now returns under military rule, a renewal of the past 49-year of dictatorship. MNP (with inputs from Rosalie Coz)
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