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is it not safe in Mindanao, I have heard stories that it's crawling

with PNA rebels even in the north

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1. Re: pna

NPA (New Peoples Army) is a communist rebel group in the Philippines. Yes the communist rebels are still found all over the country but they are located in isolated areas of the provinces. They rarely pose any real threat especially in tourist areas. But back in the 1980's the NPA was really active but their numbers dwindled in the 1990's when the Philippine economy improved. The NPA is basically struggling as communism in Asia (China and Vietnam) are becoming more capitalist.

I live in Mindanao, Cagayan de Oro City (CDO). Mindanao is basically safe despite travel advisories but there are provinces and certain outlaying islands that tourists are to avoid. The general situation is peaceful however because of the sensitive situation (rebels and government are in peace talks), tourists are just advised to keep off these areas to avoid more complications. Provinces to avoid are Maguindanao, Cotabato (North and South), Sultan Kudarat, Sharif Kabunsuan, Lanao del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula and the islands of Sulu, Tawi-Tawi and Basilan.

The Northern, Eastern and portions of Southern Mindanao is ideal for tourism. In fact these regions are enjoying high foreign tourist arrivals in decades. There are also a large number of expats now living in these regions.

By the way, Mindanao Island is as big as the Irish Island (north and south Ireland). So whatever happens in one province, barely affects the rest of the provinces.

I hope to finish a section in my website which has photos of foreign tourists in my hometown in Mindanao. This is to show people including locals that tourism is well and alive in this part of the country.


Cagayan de Oro (CDO) Guide


2. Re: pna

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