| pbroy said:
Travelers should exercise extreme caution if traveling in the central and western portions of the island of Mindanao, as well as in the islands of the Sulu Archipelago. Regional terrorist groups have carried out bombings resulting in injuries and death. Kidnap-for-ransom gangs are active throughout the Philippines and have targeted foreigners. U.S. citizens traveling, living, and working throughout the Philippines are urged to exercise heightened caution in public gathering places where events may occur in relation to the May 2010 Philippine elections and June inauguration. In past election years, deaths have occurred because of election-related violence, even in the period of time following election dates and inauguration ceremonies. U.S. citizens should exercise caution when traveling in the vicinity of demonstrations since they can turn confrontational and possibly escalate to violence.
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1. Yup, I can confirm that. Do NOT go to Mindanao.
2 Kidnap-for-ransom gangs usually target chinese businesss men more oftne than not plus its more rampant during election season, my take is "the candidates need campain funds, sooooooo.......you get the idea"
3. True, but mostly in Mindanao, stay in manila and the neighboring provinces and you should be fine
