Military says terror threat in Philippines 'moderate' amid Japan's warning

A U.S. Marine, serving with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, demonstrates how to properly fire a mortar 60mm mortar system at Colonel Ernesto Ravina Air Base, Philippines, April 4, 2019 during Exercise Balikatan 2019. US Army / Spc. Elizabeth Johnson

MANILA, Philippines — Following Japan's warning of possible attack in six Southeast Asian countries, the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Wednesday said the current threat level in the country is "moderate."

The Japanese Embassy in Manila earlier confirmed that the Japanese government received information about possible terror attacks in the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Myanmar.

Philippine Army spokesperson Lt. Col. Demy Zagala said the military seriously takes all reports pertaining to security matters, especially terrorism.

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