Public Advisory on the Situation in Hong Kong
16 August 2019 — Due to the unpredictable situation at the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), through the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong, is monitoring developments related to the ongoing protest actions in Hong Kong.
It advises Filipino travelers who have no urgent business in Hong Kong to avoid HKIA as a destination or transit airport for the meantime.
Filipino travelers departing from Hong Kong are requested to contact their airlines at least five hours before their scheduled flights to check if their flights will push through. Following are the airlines’ hotlines in Hong Kong:
Philippine Airlines: (+852) 2769.7123
Cebu Pacific: (+852) 3973.3800
Cathay Pacific: (+852) 2747.3333
According to reports received by the Consulate, the following are the upcoming schedule of protests in Hong Kong:
- 17 August: Chater Garden, Central to Central
- Government Offices, Admiralty;
- Hung Hom Pier to Sung Wong Toi Garden, Kowloon
- 18 August: Victoria Park, Causeway Bay to Chater Road, Central
- 19 August: “Clean up MTR carriages”
- 25 August: Kwai Tiang Theatre, Kwai Chung to Tsuen Wan Park
Filipinos are asked to avoid these areas during protests, and refrain from wearing clothing and/or carrying anything that could mistakenly identify them as part of the protest action.
In case of emergency, Filpinos may get in touch with the Consulate General Hotline at (+852) 9155-4023 for consular assistance. It also stands ready to provide assistance if needed. END