well my step mom is filipino..and my dad and my step mom and my older sis are for sure goin 2 phil...but me and my twin sis..im not sure if we can go cus our mom thinks somithin bad is goin 2 happen to us..and she says were only 15...and she says go when ur older....but i want 2 go now.....soo is it alright 2 go there???cus my step mom says its ok there....
2007-10-03 13:28:57 · 14 answers · asked by Desi_Dolly_Baby 1 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Philippines
believe your mom, it is VERY safe to visit the Philippines. Enjoy!!!
2007-10-03 13:32:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
First, you are 15 year old twins whose Mother does not want you to travel to visit your Mother in-laws family in the Philippines. You should obey you're mother's wishes because she is only thinking of you and your sister's safety. She must have a good reason for thinking a trip there is unsafe. Perhaps she know's something you don't. And shame on all those other, supposed Filipino's for telling you not to listen to your Mom. One thing about Filipiono's is that they obey their elders, especially their Moms.
Your Mom must consider the risks to your safety from crime, terrorism, and kidnappings (US State Department). In Manila alone there have been more than 300 murders/homicides, and 3,700 nation wide between Jan and Jun 2007 (PNP Crime Statistics, 2007).
Now onto a different issue, and while Filipino's are very warm and hospitable, they are kind of weird on step children. For example, Filipino's don't really open up to their step kids quite the same way, and their family worst, and their in laws can be terrible. I sent my daughter to live with my Wife (her step Mom) at her sisters and the husband kicked her out because she wasn't blood--no fights, no arguments, no problems, just didn't like the white kid. I had a problem with this and come to find out there was a huge sentiment in the family against my wife's step daughter just because.
While I was happy be ignornant to this finding out has made things very difficult for our marriage. And as I investigated, I found out this is very common. I don't know why and the reasoning, but it's just the way it is. So stay away and let your Dad focus all his attention on your step Mom and half siblings. But if you go and he gives you attention there may become problems too.
Also, while foreigners can visit, their stays are limited, and things can get ugly quickly.
2007-10-04 05:44:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
All my siblings and their families live in another country. Yet, they come here for vacation quite often. The first time my nephews and nieces came, they were toddlers. They came again when they were old enough to appreciate the sights, touring as far north as Fort Ilocandia in Laoag, and as far south as Bicol. No, in fact as far south as flying to Bacolod.
Now, they are your age. And they are coming to the Philippines again for the holidays. They have never been in any danger. They enjoy the place more than they do their hometowns. They are able to meet the rest of their cousins, and they bond so well they go out and party without their parents worrying. And my siblings are not irresponsible.
The only thing that should concern you is exactly what community you would live in. Truth to tell, the worries have some basis if your relatives live in the equivalent of ghettos. But if they live in a pretty decent community, there should be no problem.
2007-10-03 20:52:24 · answer #3 · answered by boyplakwatsa.com 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure. Be a wise traveler (you must know the safe travel guidelines & it depends on those places where you are going). Then be prepare to be interrogated by everyone you meet. Some of my fellow Filipinos will want to know where you are from, why you are in the Philippines, how old you are, whether you are married, if not why not and so on and so forth. We pride ourselves on our hospitality and are always ready to share a meal or a few drinks. Don't offend us by refusing outright.
A sense of 'delicadeza' is also important to us Filipinos. This is what you might refer to as propriety, a simple sense of good behavior, particularly in the presence of elders or women. Some of my fellow Filipinos who don't speak good in English will often answer any question you ask them with a smile and a nod. Be careful: a smile and a nod doesn't always mean "yes". It can also mean "no", "maybe" or "I have no idea what you are talking about". Don't be offended if everyone in the provinces thinks you are a 'kano'. or somebody will cheerfuly greet you like 'Hi,Joe!'. American people left its mark on the national psyche, Protestations that you are from Britain, France or Australia will often be greeted with the response, "Is that in America?"
It's not advisable to lose your temper in the Philippines. We Filipinos hate to be embarrassed in front of others and our culture of revenge is strong, so you might end up being the one that is sorry. <*-*>
2007-10-04 03:06:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Philippines? Are you serious, damn Filipinos are the party people, we just hang loose and we go with the flow. There isn't anything dangerous about going to the Philippines. I'm Filipino myself, i've gone to the Philippines 5 times and nothing has happened. But just be warned of pick pockets and that stuff, cause you are obviously from abroad and they think you are rich. Don't show that you are out of country, try to fit in and pretend you are truly Filipino.
2007-10-03 20:33:57 · answer #5 · answered by Oliver B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing to fear to visit the Philippines. Just don't go out late at night. Be brave and do not show yourself that you are only new. Have great courage. Don't bring dollar with you but let it be changed into peso so that wherever you go you can pay in peso like if you ride in taxi, jeep, or buy something. Enjoy and have a good time.
2007-10-03 20:40:00 · answer #6 · answered by lui 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess so......as with anywhere else in the world, no place is 100% safe...you just have to be constantly aware of your sorroundings and be vigilant....not all 80 million Filipinos are out there to con a tourist/balikbayan.....majority are still mabait and hospitable.
2007-10-03 23:52:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My suggestion is that you do not enter the danger zones as requested from the local officials once the tourist has made some enquiries about a specific area that they would like to visit.
Philippines my beloved country!
2007-10-03 21:03:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Our murder rate is 50 times higher than in the Philippines.
2007-10-03 20:37:24 · answer #9 · answered by Bobby K 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its not just safe, its fun, fun, and more fun in the philippines!
to nicanor p: among the big cities in the philippines, davao city in mindanao has the lowest crime rates. duterte drove all snatcher, addicts and criminals away. heard they all went to manila for greener pastures, lol
2007-10-07 11:08:06 · answer #10 · answered by summerfairy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋