Davao - Safe?

Hello!

I am thinking about going to Davao in May.

Questions -

1. How safe is Davao? I have been reading and heard things about terriorism, shooting, etc.

2. How%26#39;s Pearl Farm Resort? Good location? Safe?

3. How%26#39;s the weather in Davao during May (middle of May)?

Thanks in advance!!!

Davao - Safe?

have you heard about kidnapping for ransom in mindanao, where davao is?

have you heard about %26#39;vigilantes%26#39;?

mind you, theres probably a typhoon during May!

Davao - Safe?

I visisted Davao about a year ago.

I had no problems - zero, zilch.

Travelling by taxi to Philippine Eagle Centre (a must see), I similarly had no problems at all - except the friendliness of the locals if that%26#39;s a %26#39;problem%26#39;.

Some Western embassies including Australia have a lot to answer for in trying to scare their citizens from visiting enjoyable countries like the Philippines.

Of course miltants may be present in some outlying parts of Mindanao, but in most of it they are not.

You will be safe. Enjoy!

right now they have the Red Cross people in their hand, an Italian, a Swiss and a local. It may not be real to some but it is happening!

you are warned by your embassy and its up to you.

edwinic no offense meant but i dont know if you are based in manila or somewhere else. but you reminded me of those news reporters from manila based tv stations, whenever they are covering some events in parts of mindanao. it is common for them to say that they are reporting from mindanao.its funny because its just shows how ignorant they are about philippine geography.

this is a common perception of filipinos who grew up in the north(anything south of manila is bisaya or muslim) mindanao is a big place!! (its like a news reporter in Perth, saying he is reporting from Australia). lol!!worse they always have this cloth around their head just like arafat even though they%26#39;re only covering lanzones festival in camiguin.

davao is far from basilan or sulu archipelago(where those 3 red cross staff were abducted that edwinic mentioned. that part of mindanao is not advisable to be visited by tourists(just like south of thailand).

in fact zamboanga,the closest city to this troubled place is a good destination to visit. although you have to be smart just like any other big cities around the world. travel with caution and common sense.

DC or davao city as what they sometimes call it, has a lot to offer. if you%26#39;re in davao, don%26#39;t miss their durian ice cream. it smells like hell but tastes like heaven.

enjoy your trip to DC!!.

Fear is usually born out of ignorance.

If you%26#39;re ignorant of geography, and you think Sulu and Basilan (where the kidnappers are) are very close neighbors of Davao City, then you might have reason to fear being kidnapped while visiting Davao.

If you%26#39;re ignorant because you don%26#39;t read the details of news items and you don%26#39;t know that the ';vigilantes'; only target drug dealers and other low-life criminals, then you might fear being ';liquidated'; by the ';vigilantes'; while visiting Davao.

If you%26#39;re ignorant enough not to know that Davao City is outside the typhoon belt, then you might fear being hit by a typhoon in Davao City during the sunny month of May.

Fear is a good thing though. It keeps ignorant people away from Davao. That%26#39;s why it%26#39;s such a fun and enjoyable place to be in.

well, you can say anything you wish. at the end it is the touring individual who will decide.

its true that mindanao is big, but potential harm is not limited to Sulu and Basilan.

Is Davao safe? Sure!

Arent there bombing in Davao? Sure!

The choice is yours, stinaweena22 of China.

edwinic, here%26#39;s an incomplete list from recent history...

In March 1995, terrorists launched a sarin gas attack in the subway of Tokyo, Japan. At least a dozen people were killed.

In June 1996, terrorists detonated a truck bomb outside Khobar Towers (Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia). 19 American soldiers stationed there were killed.

In December 2000, terrorists detonated a truck bomb outside an LRT station in Manila. 22 peopel were killed.

In September 2001, terrorists crashed 2 airplanes into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. 2,750 people were killed.

In March 2003, terrorists detonated a bomb in the airport of Davao City. 21 people were killed.

In April 2003, terrorists detonated a bomb in the seaport of Davao City. 17 people were killed.

In March 2004, terrorists detonated bombs all over the train network in Madrid, Spain. 191 people were killed.

In May 2004, terrorists massacred residents, visitors, and workers in Oasis Compound, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia. 22 people were killed.

In November 2008, terrorists launched attacks in various hotels in Mumbai, India. At least 173 people were killed.

So...

Don%26#39;t visit Tokyo! You will be attacked by terrorists in the subway!

Don%26#39;t work in Al-Khobar! You will be bombed or beheaded by terrorists!

Don%26#39;t visit Manila! You will be bombed by terrorists!

Don%26#39;t visit New York City! Your plane will be hijacked by terrorists and crashed into buildings!

Don%26#39;t visit Davao City! You will be bombed by terrorists upon arrival at the airport!

Don%26#39;t visit Madrid, Spain! You will be bombed by terrorists!

Don%26#39;t visit Mumbai, India! You will be attacked by terrorists!

Just stay at home.

jjr803286

You forgot to mention

In July 7, 2005, England - London bombings

In July 7, 2005, England - London bombings (also called the 7/7 bombings) were a series of coordinated suicide bomb attacks on London%26#39;s public transport system during the morning rush hour. The bombings killed 52 people commuters and the four suicide bombers, injured 700 people.

2004 Sinai Egypt bombings

The 2004 Sinai bombings were three bomb attacks targeting tourist hotels in the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt, on October 7, 2004. The attacks killed 34 people and injured 171.

JUST STAY AT HOME.

Forgot to mention Thailand.

Bomb Blast in Thailand Bangkok Market

www.thaiphotoblogs.com/index.php…

…xinhuanet.com/english/…content_10624744.htm

Car Bomb in Thailand

www.thaiphotoblogs.com/index.php…

Thailand Islamic terrorist - near Krabi and Phuket

Krabi and Phuket easy target for terrorist attack

About 3,500 people have lost their lives during the four years of insurgency, including at least 600 people killed in 2008.

chinapost.com.tw/life/…No-end.htm

…cnn.com/2008/…index.html

Japanese tourist found dead in Thailand%26#39;s ancient capital

indopia.in/India-usa-uk-news/…2

Tourist dead in Thailand

travel.iafrica.com/bulletinboard/1438720.htm

Just stay at home.

stinaweena22 of China.

No matter where you go for a holiday in England,

America, Spain, Egypt, Thailand, Davao or any places around the world. There are dangers involved.

The choice is yours.

LOL! boy, did i push some button!

mens hair