Manila, April 30 -- Filipinos residing and working near the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan are urged to take "extreme caution" as tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi surge after gunmen opened fire on tourists in the Indian-controlled Kashmir.

The Philippine Embassy in Pakistan said Filipinos residing or working in Bhimber City, Azad Kashmir, and the Sialkot Line of Control sector should stay vigilant and avoid non-essential travel, particularly near border zones.

Pakistani authorities declared Red Alert due to the escalating security situation in said areas, the embassy said Wednesday.

It then reminded Filipinos to monitor official announcements, maintain regular contact with their employers and community coordinators, and ensu...