The Christmas holidays means a chance for the Australian man to try and take a rest- even a vacation. Maybe, even a trip to the Philippines over Christmas. What about the safety issues in the Philippines? There is some risk to your security elsewhere in the Philippines, including in Manila, due to the threat of terrorism, risk of kidnapping and violent crime and we advise caution. Terrorism There is a threat of terrorist activity throughout the Philippines. A number of terrorist attacks have been conducted in the past and a significant number of plots have been disrupted. Explosive devices causing deaths and injuries have been detonated in public places in major cities in Mindanao … [Read More...]
Bullet Scandal in Philippines
All packed? Saved the money for the biggest vacation ever to the Philippines? Hotels booked and meeting the girls all organised? So, what can go wrong? Well, for many Filipinos and foreign travelers the arrival or departure of any of the Manila airports is a very challenging affair. Having the … [Read More...]
A Long Christmas in the Philippines
Philippines has already been playing Christmas music in the malls and taxis since September 1st. The "ber" months is the start of the long Christmas … [Read More...]
Divorce in the Philippines Moves Slowly on
It is, apart from the Vatican, the only country left that does not have divorce. In 2015, the head of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines backed the statement by Pope Francis that marriage separation is vital when domestic violence is experienced by one party. CBCP President … [Read More...]
Coping With the Rainy Season
Rainy Season in the Philippines When you think of a vacation in the Philippines, you normally think of a golden sun, golden beach and plenty of cool drinks to quench the thirst of spending a day on the beach, or a day diving and exploring. Well, for most vacationers that is the Philippines, and … [Read More...]
Community Service for Dropping a Cigarette Butt
The streets of Manila are not known for the most clean and tidy streets in Asia, in fact they are bad in most places outside the richer or business areas.The litter mounts and the rats and dogs at night try and feast, and you only have to look at the rivers and estuaries in Manila to see just how … [Read More...]
