Filipinos in Greenland: Embassy Advises Vigilance Amidst US Takeover Concerns

MANILA: The Philippine embassy in Denmark has advised Filipinos to remain vigilant amid growing dissent against threats of a potential US takeover of Greenland. In an advisory, the embassy urged Filipino communities in Greenland, a territory of Denmark, to remain calm, noting that there is “no cause for alarm at this time” as it coordinates with its counterparts to closely monitor any developments on the issue. “The Embassy stands ready to provide assistance should the need arise, and encourages all Filipinos to remain calm, vigilant and well informed by relying on official and credible sources of information,” it said. It advised to be also “aware of their surroundings” and heed local advisories issued in their areas. Those who need to reach Philippine authorities in Greenland may reach them through email at consular.philemb.dk@gmail.com, phone +45 2273 3933, or on social media fb.com/PHinDenmark. Over the weekend, thousands of protesters in Greenland trooped to the US Consulate, chanting: “Greenland is not for sale” after US President Donald Trump threatened to take control of Greenland, an island known for its minerals. He also earlier announced that the US would soon charge a 10-percent import tax on European countries opposing his plan to take possession of Greenland. - Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN