Philippines

Philippines: Updated Travel Warning from U.S. Dept. of State

Date: February 13th, 2013 |

The U.S. Dept. of State has issued an updated travel warning for the island nation to reflect ongoing security issues, particularly in the Sulu Archipelago and the southern island of Mindanao. U.S. citizens should continue to avoid non-essential travel to the Sulu region due to the high threat of kidnapping of international travelers, and violence [read more]

Philippines: From Power Plant to Tourist Destination

Date: February 15th, 2012 |

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In 1984, the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant was set to be the first power plant of its type in Southeast Asia. Then the Chernobyl disaster happened in Russia, and the plans to start using the plant were abruptly stalled. After years of lobbying, the plant looked as if it might actually be turned on, until [read more]

Philippines: Damaged Infrastructure Prompts Travel Alert

Date: December 28th, 2011 |

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The U.S. State Department has issued a travel alert regarding the recent flash flooding that has occurred in the Philippines. Traveling through or residing in the southern portions of the Philippines, particularly Misamis Oriental and Lanao del Norte provinces, will prove difficult due to the immense amounts of damage sustained during the flooding. While floodwaters [read more]

Philippines: Hotel Bombed in Turbulent South

Date: November 30th, 2011 |

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Islamic militants are believed to be behind a hotel bomb that killed 3 and left 27 injured in Zamboanga City in the troubled southern region of Mindanao. Many of the victims were guests of a wedding set to be held Nov. 28. The group responsible is believed to be the al-Qaida linked Abu Sayyaff militants [read more]

Philippines: State Department Warns Against Travel

Date: June 15th, 2011 |

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The U.S. State Department reissued its travel warming alerting citizens to possible terrorist activities in the Philippines, particularly in the Sulu Archipelago and on the island of Mindanao. Regional terrorist groups have been engaging in attacks and clashes with the Philippine Armed Forces throughout Mindanao, especially in rural areas. Gangs that use kidnap-for-ransom techniques are [read more]

Philippines: Flights to be Rerouted due to Missile Threat

Date: April 11th, 2012 |

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The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines announced that several airlines will reroute flights over the country to avoid a rocket North Korea is expected to launch within the next two weeks. During the launch times, three air corridors in the northeast will be closed, adding an estimated 20 minutes of travel time for flights [read more]

Philippines: Government says Country Safe for Tourists

Date: January 11th, 2012 |

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Despite a recent travel warning from the U.S. State Department, the Philippine government insists that the country is safe for tourists. In fact, the travel warning was released on the same day that the Philippine Department of Tourism revealed its new slogan: “It’s more fun in the Philippines.” Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said that [read more]

Philippines: Deadly Flash Floods Kill Hundreds, Leave Region in Disrepair

Date: December 17th, 2011 |

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Flash floods in the southern Philippines killed at least 500 people and left thousands stranded. Washi, the tropical storm that set off the floods, hit the region Dec. 16. The storm was the 19th to hit the country this year, a stark reminder of the South Pacific’s unpredictable weather patterns during cyclone season, which runs [read more]

Philippines: Bombing in South causes Thousands to Flee

Date: October 27th, 2011 |

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Thousands of people fled three remote towns in Zamboanga Sibugay province on Mindanao in the southern Philippines as the army continued its offensive against the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). Fighting in the south has been occurring for the past 30 years despite efforts to reach a lasting settlement between the army and militant groups. [read more]

Philippines: Six-Month Medical Visas Soon to be Available

Date: January 26th, 2011 |

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The Philippines will be the next Asian country to issue medical visas that allow visitors to stay for extended periods to obtain medical care. Later this year the government will introduce the new visa good for a six-month visit without a need to apply for an extension. Currently, a regular tourist visa permits a 21-day [read more]

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