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In an attempt to make visitors feel safer, security has been increased in the city’s tourist districts in response to the recent bombings in Manila. Police will be visible around the clock in Ermita, Malate and other areas frequented by tourists, and hotels and shopping centers have also tightened security.
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Luzon’s Mayon volcano is threatening to erupt again, and authorities have advised residents within a four-mile radius to move to safer areas. Travelers should avoid the volcano and any gullies or rivers that run off the mountain, which can act as conduits for mudflows and other volcanic debris. The risk runs far beyond the central danger zone because flows can run very fast along these natural paths well past the base of the mountain. The most prudent approach is to avoid the volcano entirely.
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The riots in Manila that followed the arrest of former president Joseph Estrada have passed, order has been restored, and the state of rebellion has been lifted, so travel in the Philippines should be returning to normal. The situation could remain tense, however, with elections scheduled for May 14 and Estrada’s arraignment on corruption and perjury charges planned for May 17. Follow local press reports for specific updates on security problems, and avoid large crowds.
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It may seem like déja vu, but barely a month after the final hostage was rescued from last year’s mass kidnapping by Abu Sayyaf rebels at the Malaysian dive island of Sipadan, the same group has taken 20 hostages, this time from the luxury resort of Dos Palmas on Arrecetti Island in Honda Bay, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. Hostages include three Americans, 14 Filipino tourists and three resort staff. The U.S. State Department has continued to warn travelers about the risks of visiting the nearby islands in Malaysia, but clearly the Philippine islands in and around the Sulu Sea pose dangers for travelers as well. If last year’s incident is any guide, this crisis could last a long time.
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