Is it safe to go to Puerto Princessa (Palawan Philippines)?

[glika]

AS i remember, Burnham couple (from Australia) was in that place when some people took them and kill Mr. Burnham... We really want to go that place but does someone know if its really safe to go there?AS i remember, Burnham couple (from Australia) was in that place when some people took them and kill Mr. Burnham... We really want to go that place but does someone know if its really safe to go there? We are foreigner so we just want to make sure that its safe. ------

[chie]

That happened in El Nido in another part of Palawan. and it's a very rare occurrence.Puerto Princesa City is consistently the cleanest and greenest city in the country. It is also almost crime-free - the lowest in the country. So, it's safe and you'll be near the most wonderful nature sites, including the Tubbataha Reef and Underground River Park. Both are nominated to the search for the world's 7 Wonders of Nature (New7Wonders: Welcome to the official global voting platform of New7Wonders). ------

[angel obregon]

yes it is safe to go there...before, during the burnham incident it just so happen that some rebels is really attacking the government ...but that was years ago...now, it is already safe in there....because the issue was resolve already...but of course just like anywhere else we should take extra care specially if we are in different location... ------

[Japs]

I agree with chie's answer above.It is the cleanest&the safest place in the whole of the country. ------

[ken_r41]

That was an isolated incident. On and off during a 28 year period I have lived in the Philippines and never felt threatened. The Philippines is a very safe place to live and visit as long as you use some common sense rules, just like you would do anywhere else in the world. Many people live their to included wstern expats from various countries. they would not live their and these place would not be so popular if there was a real threat of danger. go and have a good time. ------