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Phl calls for restraint amid US-Venezuela conflict

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January 05, 2026

The Philippines yesterday called on the United States and Venezuela to exercise restraint following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro in a US military operation in Venezuela's capital Caracas.

- By PIA LEE-BRAGO

In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the Philippines is closely monitoring the evolving situation in Venezuela.

"The Philippines urges concerned parties to resolve disputes through peaceful means, and to exercise restraint to prevent escalation of conflict," the DFA said.

The Philippine embassy in Bogota, Colombia, which serves as nonresident mission for Venezuela, has issued a travel and safety advisory to Filipinos in Venezuela. Based on DFA records, there are 74 Filipinos in Venezuela.

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