Philippines travel warning reissued
The original meetings of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the East Asia Summit were postponed last month, with officials citing fears of a typhoon for the decision.

However, there was speculation the meeting was delayed because of the increased terrorist threat, with Australia and Britain warning citizens against travelling to the Cebu region. As the new meetings approach, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has reissued its advice warning of the possible threat of attack, advising people not to travel to Cebu Province.

"We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in the Philippines because of the high threat of terrorist attack," DFAT said on its website.

"Some reports suggest that terrorists could target sites in Metro Manila, Mindanao including the Sulu Archipelago, and Cebu Province."Prime Minister John Howard will travel to the Philippines for the meetings.

NEWS.com.au, Australia