Philippine Infos and More
Be alert to the danger of kidnapping in the Philippines. Although government action has reduced the frequency of kidnappings, kidnap-for-ransom remains a threat. Kidnappings have occurred throughout the country, including in Manila and several resort areas, and deaths have resulted in some cases. Be cautious when travelling to and around coastal areas and island resorts….
There is a high incidence of violent crime, including gun crime British nationals have been recent victims, but there is no evidence that they are specifically targeted. Criminal gangs sometimes use terrorist tactics, such as kidnapping and explosions. Explosions attributed to criminal organisations have caused fatalities. There is a high incidence of street crime and…
Violent crime is a significant problem in the Philippines. Criminal gangs that drug and rob or assault unsuspecting tourists are active in Manila, including the Makati central business district, and in provincial resort towns. Random acts of violence occur frequently in the Philippines. In September 2010, a grenade was thrown into a large gathering of…
There is high risk to your security in the other provinces of Mindanao, and we advise against all non-essential travel to those areas due to the threat of terrorism, kidnapping and violent clashes between the military/police and terrorist and rebel groups. There is some risk to your security elsewhere in the Philippines, including in Manila,…
Crime is a significant concern in urban areas of the Philippines. Though U.S. citizens are not typically targeted for kidnapping, kidnappings and violent assaults do occur in Metro Manila and elsewhere. U.S. citizens should remain aware of their surroundings and exercise good judgment. Reports of confidence games, pick pocketing, internet scams, and credit/ATM card fraud…
Sa mga susunod kong blog posts ay magka-copy and paste lang ako ng travel advisoy mula sa iba’t ibang bansa. Mga portion ng travel advisory ng ilang bansa tungkol sa Pilipinas ang ipo-post ko. Ilang beses na nag-appeal ang ating pamahalaan sa mga bansang ito na bawas-bawasan ang pananakot sa kanilang mga mamamayan tungkol sa…