29 April 2009 - The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) wishes to echo the announcement made by the Department of Health (DOH) that while there is no travel ban to Mexico and other swine flu-affected countries, the public is advised to reconsider unimportant travel plans to these places.
"The DOH is not issuing any travel ban but we strongly advise the public to reconsider their travel to Mexico and other affected countries unless absolutely necessary," Health Secretary Francisco Duque said.
Meanwhile, the Philippine Embassy in Mexico said it has not received reports of any member of the Filipino Community who has been affected by the disease. It continues to monitor developments.
According to Ambassador Francisco M. Ortigas III, the Embassy remains open to the public. The Embassy has initiated a phone brigade to members of the Filipino Community to advise them on precautionary measures that they should take. There are about 309 Filipinos in Mexico.
In a press conference on 27 April (Mexican time), Mexican authorities disclosed a reduction in suspected cases of influenza over the last 24 hours. END