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PHILIPPINES TRAVEL GUIDE - STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY
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Stay Safe and Healthy in Philippines
Stay SafeIf you use your common sense, you must not flash your valuables (especially Apple iPods and iPhones) because they pose a pickpocketing threat. Pickpockets are really common in the big cities of the Philippines. Manila is not a place for violent robbery, but the ativan scam is common practice. Innocent looking persons, that befriend you put a drug in your drink that knocks you out right away. They can drag you to a waiting car, saying that you have drunk too much and strip or rape you. It will take 10 hours to wake up and you can be dizzy and short of memory for 3 days. Don't expect any reprisal from police. They have their own problems seeing as their government underpays them and thus they thrive on bribes. Althrough sometimes you could get something good out of them but don't expect any more.
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Drink the readily available bottled water. Buko (young coconut) juice is also safe if they have not added local ice to it. Be wary also of Buko juice vendors, some usually just add sugar to water. Buy and eat fruit that has not already been cut up. Cooked food from a karenderia (outdoor canteen) is okay if there is a fire under the pots and the food has been kept hot.
If you must drink tap water (it is usually served/contained in a small to medium plastic bag), water in Manila, Cebu City, Subic, and Angeles may be ok, but it is recommended that you boil tap water for at least 5 minutes just to be safe. Elsewhere drink bottled water. There is always the risk of contracting amoebiasis when drinking tap water in the countryside. Also, this applies to ice that is usually put in beverages.
Bottled water is best purchased from within stores and sheltered eateries. Bottled waters sold outside (by the roads) are more than likely used bottles filled with tap water, sealed then cooled.
CDC advises that risk of malaria exists in areas below 600 meters, except for the provinces of Aklan, Bilaran, Bohol, Camiguin, Capiz, Catanduanes, Cebu, Guimaras, Iloilo, Leyte, Masbate, northern Samar, Sequijor, and metropolitan Manila. Chloroquine is no longer a recommended malaria preventative for anywhere in the Philippines. In general malaria is not common in the Philippines compared to Africa and the rest of mainland Southeast Asia, and around half of the c. 40,000 annual cases are in a couple of discrete locations.
Also please note the tubercolosis is very common in the countryside, it is advisable not to stay in certain villages in areas you are not familiar with for a very long time. It is also higly advisable that if one coughs or looks weak in strength it is highly advisable to avoid contact with that person.
Bring anti-diarrheal drugs with you, as unsanitary conditions present a high risk for traveler's diarrhea.
Although the Philippines is a low HIV prevalence country, it still pays to take precaution. Other sexually transmitted diseases are more common than HIV. Other Philippines Travel Guides Public Holidays Key Facts Communication Climate Stay Safe and Healthy Food and Drink Accommodation Getting There Duty Free General Information Night Life and Entertainment Things To Do Getting Around Money When to Go Things To See
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Money, Philippines
Posted by Miss wen jing on 07 April 2010 05:58:08
Currency Philippine Peso (PHP; symbol Php) = 100 centavos. Notes are in denominations of Php1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of Php10, 5, 2 and 1, and 50, 25, 10 and 5 centavos. Currency Exchange Cash in Pounds Sterling or US Dollars can be exchan... More
When to Go to Philippines
Posted by Miss wen jing on 25 March 2010 10:55:30
The favorable geographical conditions have boosted up the tourism sector and tourists are keen to visit this exotic island location. However a detailed knowledge about the climate will surely help in deciding when to go to Philippines. The general climate is tropical with hot and humid condition... More
Things To See in Philippines
Posted by Miss wen jing on 25 March 2010 10:55:01
• Explore old Manila and see the remains of the massive wall that protected the Intramuros (Walled City). Places of interest include San Agustin Church and Manila Cathedral, from which there are excellent views of the harbour, Fort Santiago ruins and Chinatown. • Visit upland Baguio, a haven ... More
