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On 29 November 2007, a group of rebel soldiers entered the Peninsula Hotel in Makati, Metro Manila, which was then surrounded by Philippine armed forces. Gunshots were fired. Travellers are advised to avoid the area surrounding the Peninsula Hotel and exercise caution, taking sensible precautions for personal safety. Travellers should avoid any large crowds, political gatherings and demonstrations. They should keep informed of developments and follow the advice of local authorities.
There is a high threat from terrorism throughout the Philippines. Terrorist groups continue to plan attacks and have the capacity and the intent to carry out these attacks at any time and anywhere in the country. Attacks could be indiscriminate and against civilian targets in public places including those frequented by foreigners. On 13 November 2007, a bomb exploded at Congress in Quezon City, Metro Manila, resulting in a number of deaths and injuries.
Travellers are advised against all travel to Mindanao because of ongoing terrorist activity. There are frequent terrorist attacks against civilian targets throughout Mindanao. On 5 October 2007, two bombs exploded in Kidapawan City reportedly killing two and injuring 30 others.
Travellers are also advised against all travel to the Sulu archipelago including Basilan, Tawi-Tawi and Jolo, where there are ongoing military and police operations against insurgent groups.
There is a threat of kidnapping throughout the Philippines. It is believed that terrorists and criminal elements plan to kidnap foreign tourists from islands and coastal areas in the southern Philippines - ie Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago. Kidnappings from other parts of the Philippines cannot be discounted. Boats travelling to and from offshore islands and dive sites are possible targets.
Penalties for illegal drug importation and use are severe.
Visitors are required to show some identity if requested by police; photocopies of the relevant pages of passports are allowed.
The typhoon season in the Philippines normally runs from July to November. This is also the rainy season and flooding and landslides may occur. Tropical Storm Mitag hit northern Luzon on 25 November 2007. There were reports that at least six people were killed. Tropical Storm Peipah hit Luzon on 5 November 2007. There were reports that at least 5 people were killed.
There are periodic outbreaks of Dengue Fever (including in Manila), for which there is no vaccination or immunisation. Since the beginning of 2007, reports have indicated a significant increase in the number of Dengue Fever cases.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk
US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
There is a high threat from terrorism throughout the Philippines. Terrorist groups continue to plan attacks and have the capacity and the intent to carry out these attacks at any time and anywhere in the country. Attacks could be indiscriminate and against civilian targets in public places including those frequented by foreigners. On 13 November 2007, a bomb exploded at Congress in Quezon City, Metro Manila, resulting in a number of deaths and injuries.
Travellers are advised against all travel to Mindanao because of ongoing terrorist activity. There are frequent terrorist attacks against civilian targets throughout Mindanao. On 5 October 2007, two bombs exploded in Kidapawan City reportedly killing two and injuring 30 others.
Travellers are also advised against all travel to the Sulu archipelago including Basilan, Tawi-Tawi and Jolo, where there are ongoing military and police operations against insurgent groups.
There is a threat of kidnapping throughout the Philippines. It is believed that terrorists and criminal elements plan to kidnap foreign tourists from islands and coastal areas in the southern Philippines - ie Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago. Kidnappings from other parts of the Philippines cannot be discounted. Boats travelling to and from offshore islands and dive sites are possible targets.
Penalties for illegal drug importation and use are severe.
Visitors are required to show some identity if requested by police; photocopies of the relevant pages of passports are allowed.
The typhoon season in the Philippines normally runs from July to November. This is also the rainy season and flooding and landslides may occur. Tropical Storm Mitag hit northern Luzon on 25 November 2007. There were reports that at least six people were killed. Tropical Storm Peipah hit Luzon on 5 November 2007. There were reports that at least 5 people were killed.
There are periodic outbreaks of Dengue Fever (including in Manila), for which there is no vaccination or immunisation. Since the beginning of 2007, reports have indicated a significant increase in the number of Dengue Fever cases.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk
US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel