![]() ![]() If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission. Penalties for importing and using illegal drugs are particularly severe. Do not become involved with drugs of any kind. Detention facilities are far below UK standards. The judicial system can result in long-term detention until a court hearing takes place. Prison sentences in the Philippines are severe. There’s a high incidence of street crime and robbery throughout the Philippines. The country is also affected by around 20 typhoons each year, most of which occur between June and December. The Philippines is in an active earthquake zone and has numerous volcanoes. A ‘state of national emergency on account of lawless violence’ remains in place across the rest of the country. Monitor media reporting and follow the instructions of local authorities. Martial law was lifted across Mindanao on 1 January 2020. Risks are particularly acute in Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago. It’s likely that terrorist groups continue to plan kidnap operations against western nationals in the Philippines, both on land and at sea. You should remain vigilant at all times and report anything suspicious to the local authorities. Terrorist groups have the intent and capability to carry out attacks anywhere in the country, including in the capital Manila and in places visited by foreigners, such as airports, shopping malls, public transport, including the metro system, and places of worship. Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in the Philippines. ![]() See the FCDO guidance on foreign travel insurance. It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting. ![]() Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider. Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Philippines’s current entry restrictions and requirements. ![]()
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