Manila, Feb. 19 -- Filipinos working and living in Papua New Guinea (PNG) are advised to exercise heightened caution amid a surge of violent incidents most especially around the capital Port Moresby and nearby towns.

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) on Wednesday cautioned overseas Filpino Workers in PNG to stay vigilant.

"Hanggat maaari ay iwasang pumunta sa mga delikadong lugar at lumabas ng tahanan sa mga alanganing oras (As much as possible, avoid going to high-risk areas and leaving home especially at night)," the DMW posted on its Facebook page.

The DMW's warning is based on an earlier security advisory by the Philippine Embassy in Port Moresby, urging Filipinos to get ...