kidnapping risk in the Sulu Sea

[Centrals]

If I wrote "Americans" it was a mistake. State Department stats are for US citizens, regardless of if they are Filipino or European or African or American. Ethnicity has nothing to do with it.

You did not say that but you quoted what was being said by that Pinoy woman.
Home coming Pinoys would have other issues to deal with in which we, tourists, would have nothing to do with it. BTW, they might return to places where tourists would not be interested or regarded as highly dangerous eg Basilan. Different agenda.

 

[dlofting]

I think one of the biggest risks is driving or riding in a vehicle in Manila traffic.

 

[Johnboy70_99]

I think one of the biggest risks is driving or riding in a vehicle in Manila traffic.

I never drive in ph, as a foreigner you will be on the hook for everyone's damage and injuries, no matter whose fault it is. Also I would never drive or ride a motorbike.

 

[Snoweman]

The State Department was pretty specific in this link:

Philippines Travel Advisory

travel.state.gov

 

[Searcaigh]

The State Department was pretty specific in this link:

Philippines Travel Advisory

travel.state.gov

No where near Puerto Galera or Tubbataha

 

[Centrals]

Subic.
Plenty of Harleys.
Those Yankees must be inviting would be kidnapper!!

 

[Centrals]

No where near Puerto Galera or Tubbataha

Plenty of people do not have a clue on the geography of the country.
Tubbataha is in Sulu Sea but miles away from any civilization and there is ranger station on the atoll.

 

[Snoweman]

Plenty of people do not have a clue on the geography of the country.
Tubbataha is in Sulu Sea but miles away from any civilization and there is ranger station on the atoll.

So this part doesn't cover it?

"
The Sulu Archipelago and Sulu Sea – Level 4: Do Not Travel


Terrorist and armed groups in the Sulu Archipelago and the Sulu Sea have historically engaged in kidnappings for ransom on land and at sea, in addition to bombings and other attacks. These incidents often target foreign nationals, including U.S. citizens, local government entities, and security personnel.


The U.S. government’s ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in this region is very limited. U.S. government employees under the U.S. Embassy’s (Chief of Mission) security responsibility are required to obtain special authorization to travel to these areas."

 

[Centrals]

Sulu Sea - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

So the whole Sulu Sea is covered?

 

[Snoweman]

Sounds like a dangerous area...