quit_yume 1,003 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I have tentative plans to do some traveling around Marinduque in January. Just wondering if I need to be on higher alert there or is it basically ok? I know there are some NPA there but I dont know their activity level or general level of hostility there. Thanks in advance for any info. -quito Link to post Share on other sites
JoeLansing 26 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 (edited) I have tentative plans to do some traveling around Marinduque in January. Just wondering if I need to be on higher alert there or is it basically ok? I know there are some NPA there but I dont know their activity level or general level of hostility there. Thanks in advance for any info. -quito I wouldn't worry about it. Most places are fine until you get into south Mindano/Zulu Peninsula. (Read Muslim areas). On Bohol when I was there the NPA had quite a presence. The worst they'd do is ask you for a small donation and you could just say no. But if you gave them a good donation they'd let you shoot their guns.. I used to live on the streets as a kid and I'm kinda fearless to a point. You can make anyplace you are a lot safer by not acting timid, don't flash lots of cash, keep fancy cell phones, laptops, and cameras out of sight. If someone was checking me out when I used an ATM I'd go walking over to them after I got my pesos and ask them "do you know me?" You can also make anyplace a lot more dangerous by doing dumb things or acting like a timid victim. Back in 2006 I was told not to go to Carbon Market by expats and my girl. I took that advice. - Joe Edited November 8, 2013 by JoeLansing 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Triple Diamond Sponsor Monsoon 28,943 Posted November 28, 2013 Triple Diamond Sponsor Share Posted November 28, 2013 Some friends of mine went there and stayed at an uber expensive resort. They won a free nights stay but paid for the second night. It was crazy expensive but they said it was nice. They took their car over and drove around the island. They didn't say anything about danger or potential danger. Neither of them are Filipino. Link to post Share on other sites
spritsail 604 Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 check out www.activeboatingwatersports.com there is a special; edition (October) on Marinduque. Link to post Share on other sites
spritsail 604 Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 whoops - sorry the latest online version has not been added to the site. The webmaster quit a couple of months ago Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now