22 December 2016- In light of the recent attacks on 19 December 2016, the Philippine Embassy in the Netherlands wishes to inform our kababayans that according to the National Coordinator for Counterterrorism (NCTV), the threat level in The Netherlands remains "substantial." 

As such, while the chance of an attack is real, there is no change in the threat level and no specific indications that terrorists are preparing an attack in The Netherlands.  However, additional security measures have been put in place by the Dutch government, particularly city councils and the police, for larger events around Christmas and New Year's  Eve.

As our kababayans celebrate Christmas and New Year with family and friends, the Embassy wishes everyone to keep safe and to remain vigilant. In case of suspicious activities, please notify the local police immediately.

For more information and updates, Filipinos in The Netherlands are also enjoined to access http://english.nctv.nl. (End).