Sa isang travel advisory na ipinaskil sa kanyang website na inisyu noong Martes, sinabi ng embahada ng US sa Pilipinas na ito ay nakatanggap ng "credible information that terrorist groups may be planning to conduct kidnapping operations targeting foreign nationals in the areas of Palawan Province, Philippines, to include Puerto Princesa City, and the areas surrounding Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. U.S citizens are advised to carefully consider this information as they make their travel plans and to review personal security plans, avoid large crowds and gatherings, and remain vigilant at all times."
The U.S. Embassy wishes to remind U.S. citizens of the most recent Worldwide Caution, dated March 6, 2017, which indicates there is an ongoing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests abroad, including the Philippines. Extremists have targeted sporting events, theaters, markets, mass transportation systems–including airlines, and other public venues where large crowds gather. Crowded nightclubs, shopping malls, buses and popular restaurants have also been targets. U.S. citizens should be mindful of the importance of taking preventative measures to ensure their safety and security while traveling and residing in the Philippines."
Ang UK at Canada ay sumunod na rin, at naglabas na mga payo noong Martes at Miyerkules.
Nagpayo rin ang embahada ng Britanya laban sa "travel to western Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago because of terrorist activity and clashes between the military and insurgent groups. The FCO (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) advise against all but essential travel to the remainder of Mindanao and to the south of Cebu province, up to and including the municipalities of Dalaguete and Badian, due to the threat of terrorism."
Pinayuhan ng Canada ang mga mamamayan nito na maging alerto sa banta ng kidnapping sa Palawan.
Nag-isyu ang Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) management ng opisyal na pahayag sa paghahanda nito laban sa terorismo pagkatapos ng payo ng US.
Sinabi ni Park Superintendent Elizabeth Maclang "We have already coordinated with the authorities, both the AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines) and the police, to be on heightened alert."
Ang Australya, na kadalasa'y sumusunod sa US, ay hindi naglabas ng payo na huwag maglakbay sa Palawan.
Ang Palawan, na tinuturing na isa sa pinaka-magandang isla sa mundo, ay paboritong destinasyon para sa mga biyahero mula kanluraning bansa.
