Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 17) – The Department of Foreign Affairs has advised Filipino travelers to Hong Kong to avoid going to areas where there are anti-government protests.

Here are the scheduled protests, according to the DFA advisory:

August 17:

Chater Garden in Central to Central Government Offices in Admiralty; Hung Hom Pier to Sung Wong Toi Garden in Kowloon

August 18:

Victoria Park in Causeway Bay to Chater Road in Central

August 19:

MTR (Metro Transit Railway)

August 25:

Kwai Tiang Theatre in Kwai Chung to Tsuen Wan Park

The DFA has also warned against wearing clothes or carrying anything that might lead others to believe they are part of the mass demonstrations, which have been going on since early June. The rallies demand the withdrawal of a bill in Hong Kong's Legislative Council seeking to allow extradition from Hong Kong to China. They are also pressing their Chief Executive Carrie Lam to resign.

The DFA has not provided other details as to which kind of clothes or things Filipino travelers should avoid. But based on media reports, protesters often wear black, and at times put on face masks and other protective gear as defense against the tear gas fired at them by the Hong Kong police during dispersal.

DFA also advised travelers to stay away from the Hong Kong International Airport if they do not have urgent business there, following its shutdown early this week, which caused flights to get cancelled. The agency also asked travelers to check with the following airline offices in Hong Kong at least five hours to find out if their flights will push through:

Philippine Airlines: (+852) 2769-7123

Cebu Pacific: (+852) 3973-3800

Cathay Pacific: (+852) 2747-3333