What should you pay attention to when going to the Philippines?

1. Do not rush forward to Mindanao in the south

There are many armed forces in Mindanao, and the public security is very poor. There are explosions, armed conflicts and kidnappings at every turn. , basically thefts and robbery are frequent, foreigners are strongly advised not to proceed rashly. Especially the Zamboanga Peninsula in the center and the Sulu Archipelago in the west. These two places are close to eastern Sabah, Indonesia, and are home to Philippine Islamic separatist organizations.

In addition, the radical Islamic terrorist armed organization Abu Sayyaf (Abu Sayyaf) is the number one rebel group in Mindanao. It has continued to commit many international crimes in southwestern Mindanao and surrounding coastal towns. Kidnapping, extortion and major terrorist attacks. Taiwanese and mainlanders have been abducted by Abu Sayyaf before.

2. Poor sanitary conditions in the streets and alleys. Please pay attention to dietary hygiene

If your gastrointestinal function is not good, it is recommended to carry gastrointestinal medicine with you. When choosing a restaurant, it is recommended to consider international chain restaurants or well-known local restaurants. In addition, don’t try sashimi unless you can guarantee the freshness of the seafood.

3. Poor transportation construction

The best infrastructure in the Philippines is concentrated in places where wealthy people live. Colleagues said that they spend their own money to maintain the roads near their homes. Therefore, when you walk on the street, be sure to look in all directions and pay attention to the surrounding safety, such as uneven ground or sudden potholes.

In addition, there is congested traffic and traffic signals that are often on strike. When crossing the road, you must be very careful. Cars will not pass people in the Philippines; traffic signals are often used as reference signs for drivers. Even if the light is green to cross the road, please look left and right again to confirm that it is safe. Pass again.

When crossing the road, our approach is to follow a group of locals, and when they pass, we follow closely behind.

4. Don’t go out at night. Don’t dress up like a rich young man. Places with sparsely populated areas at night will attract the attention of robbers and young men.

Extended information:

Climate of the Philippines:

The Philippines has a monsoon tropical rainforest climate with high temperature, rain, high humidity and many typhoons. The average annual temperature is about 27°C, and the average annual precipitation in most areas is between 2000-3000 mm.

The western part of the archipelago has a dry season (November-April) and a rainy season (May-October). The eastern coast has rain all year round, with the most rain in winter. The southern region also has rainy weather all year round, with no obvious dry or rainy seasons. The eastern Pacific Ocean is the birthplace of typhoons, with many typhoons occurring from June to November every year.

Reference materials:

Baidu Encyclopedia-Philippines