20 December 2013 - The Philippine Consulate General in Macau SAR would like to remind the Filipino community to exercise due diligence in ensuring that they do not have in their possession items which can be categorized as weapons or dangerous objects like bullets or similar lucky charms (“anting-anting”) prior to boarding any aircraft or ferry to and from Macau SAR.
The Consulate has noticed an increase in the number of cases where Filipino nationals were apprehended during routine security checks in Macau SAR’s ports of entry because they had bullet amulets (“anting-anting”) in their checked in and carry-on luggage. These Filipinos underwent detention and a trial and were meted the penalty of deportation and blacklisting.
The Consulate reiterates its reminder on responsible traveling and underlines the importance of ensuring that prior to any travel, individuals should divest themselves of items which may be considered as security risks.
In emergency cases, the Consulate’s Assistance-to-Nationals (ATN) section may be reached at +85328757111 loc. 102/108 (9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday). Consulate officers and staff may also be reached via the 24-Hour Emergency ATN Hotline at +85366981900. END
PAALALA TUNGKOL SA PAGLALAKBAY PATUNGO OR MULA SA MACAU SAR NA MAYROONG DALANG “ANTING-ANTING” NA GAWA SA BALA O MGA KAHALINTULAD NA MATERYALES, DECEMBER 18, 2013
20 Disyembre 2013 - Nais ipaalala ng Konsulado sa ating mga kababayan na huwag magdala ng mga anting-anting na gawa sa bala o mga kahalintulad na materyal kung sila’y patungo o mula sa Macau SAR.
Pinapaalala ng Konsulado na ang pagdala ng bala (at mga kahalintulad) ay labag sa batas ng Macau SAR at may katumbas na kaparusahan tulad ng detention,paglilitis, deportation at blacklisting.
Muling ipinapaalala ng Konsulado na kung maari ay iwanan ang mga ganitong bagay sa Pilipinas bago maglakbay patungo sa Macau SAR dahil ang mga ito ay tinuturing na “dangerous weapons” at ang nagtataglay nito ay maaring makaranas ng problema lalo na sa airport at ferry terminals.
Kung may emergency na nais ipaalam sa Konsulado, tawagan ang Assistance-to-Nationals (ATN) section sa +85328757111 loc. 102/108 (9:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday). Maari rin tumawag sa 24-Hour Emergency ATN Hotline +85366981900. END