Newsgroup: it.hobby.viaggi
Titolo: Filippine Avviso di Sicurezza

TRAVEL ADVICE 
from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade 
Philippines
This Advice is current for Friday 06 December 2002 EDT 
The Advice was issued on Friday 06 December 2002 20:48:22 EDT 
This advice has been reviewed. It contains new information or advice.
There is no change in the overall warning level. 
Threats against Australians and Australian interests in the
Philippines are high, given possible terrorist action and generally
heightened security concerns. We have received credible and specific
information of a threat to the Australian Embassy in Manila. The
Embassy will be closed temporarily, from 28 November 2002, as a
precaution. We advise Australians to defer non-essential travel to the
Philippines. 
Australians in the Philippines requiring urgent assistance or advice
should telephone 1800 1612 0064 (landlines only - not mobiles) or (63
2) 750 2850 to be connected to the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre
in Canberra. For urgent assistance during office hours only
Australians in the Philippines should telephone (63 2) 7513812. 
Callers within Australia may telephone the Consular Emergency Centre
in Canberra on 1300 555 135 or (02) 62613305. 
Australians in the Philippines should maintain a high level of
personal security awareness at all times and monitor developments that
might affect their safety. In response to heightened security
concerns, the Philippines police have indicated that they are
tightening security arrangements in metro Manila and other areas
considered at high risk, including airports and seaports. Australians
travelling in or to the Philippines need to be aware of these
heightened concerns. 
Further bomb explosions are possible across the country, including in
Manila. Australians should exercise extreme caution throughout the
country including in Mindanao and coastal resorts. Australians should
be alert to the dangers of kidnapping throughout the Philippines,
including in Manila. 
This advice should be read in conjunction with our General Advice to
Australian Travellers at
http://www.dfat.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/General
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Safety and Security 
Threats against Australians and Australian interests in the
Philippines are high, given possible terrorist action and generally
heightened security concerns. We have received credible and specific
information of a threat to the Australian Embassy in Manila. The
Embassy will be closed temporarily, from 28 November 2002, as a
precaution. We advise Australians to defer non-essential travel to the
Philippines. 
Australians in the Philippines should avoid demonstrations and street
protests in the capital and other urban areas. Australians should
maintain a high level of personal security awareness at all times and
monitor developments that might affect their safety. 
Manila has experienced a series of bombing campaigns in recent years.
Explosive devices continue to be discovered in Manila, most recently
this included an explosion on a bus, killing three persons, in October
2002. Further explosions are possible across the country, including in
Manila. 
Australians in the Philippines, including Manila, should exercise
extreme caution, particularly in commercial and public areas known to
be frequented by foreigners such as shopping malls, clubs,
restaurants, bars, schools, places of worship, outdoor recreation
events or tourist areas and when using public transport. 
In response to heightened security concerns, the Philippines police
have indicated that they are tightening security arrangements in metro
Manila and other areas considered at high risk, including airports and
seaports. Australians travelling in or to the Philippines need to be
aware of these heightened concerns. 
In light of the ongoing activities of insurgent groups in parts of
Mindanao, Australians should exercise extreme caution throughout
Mindanao. Australians are advised against travel to the Sulu
Archipelago, Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Lanao del Norte, North Cotabato,
Maguindanao, Sultan Kudurat, the Zamboanga Penninsula (including
Zamboanga City), Davao City and areas to the west of Davao City,
Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, and South Cotabato including General Santos
City. The security situation throughout Mindanao is uncertain and
Australian travellers are strongly advised to seek further information
from the Australian Embassy before travel. 
Australians in Mindanao should vary routes and times of travel and
follow the security advice provided by local authorities. Australians
concerned for their safety should consider leaving Mindanao. 
Australians should be alert to the dangers of kidnapping throughout
the Philippines including in Manila. Australians should exercise
caution travelling to and around coastal resorts. The kidnapping of
foreigners and local residents from a resort in Palawan in May 2001
demonstrated that kidnap groups, including the Abu Sayyaf group, have
the capacity to operate in areas previously believed to be beyond
their reach. Insurgents and kidnap groups continue to be active in
some rural areas and larger regional centres. The activities of kidnap
gangs in areas around Cotabato City, in Mindanao, are of concern.
Travel after dark in rural areas should be avoided. 
The Australian Embassy in Manila has received reports of criminal
gangs who drug and rob unsuspecting tourists. The gangs are active in
Manila, including the Makati central business district. Visitors
should not accept offers of food, drink or transportation from
strangers. There are also increasing reports of taxi drivers using
threats to extort money from passengers. Visitors should be met at
airports, use hotel transportation or make use of the taxi booking
services in arrival halls wherever possible. 
Caution should be exercised if travelling by ferry. Travellers should
not embark on craft that are overloaded, lack necessary life-saving
equipment or appear unseaworthy. 
Health Issues 
For information on prevalent diseases and inoculations, travellers
should consult their doctor or a travel clinic. Contact details for
travel clinics can be found in our 'Travelling Well' brochure
available on the department's website. 
Travel and Health Insurance 
Travel and medical insurance is strongly recommended for all overseas
travel. Travellers should check with their insurer to make sure that
their policy meets their needs. Travellers should be aware that some
insurance companies will not pay claims which arise when travellers
have disregarded the Government’s travel advice. 
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Dice il saggio: tutto è bene ciò che finisce bene
UTM 33S 557913 4217695   
http://www.stop-it.org

vuoi iniziare un altro 3ad?? >;-)))))
mario

vuoi iniziare un altro 3ad?? >;-)))))
Io do gli input, sta ad altri svilupparli ;-))
vincio :)
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Dice il saggio: tutto č bene ciň che finisce bene
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 Io do gli input, sta ad altri svilupparli ;-))
Eh no, caro mio, adesso ti metti al lavoro tu!
Ho visto alcune belle fotografie fatte da te sulle Ande: perlamene un po',
raccontami in particolare della risalita al Cotopaxi
grazie ;-))))
mario

 ha scritto nel messaggio
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Quali foto?
non mi ricordo di aver pubblicato foto andine
forse ti confondi on qualcun'altro
vincio :)
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 forse ti confondi on qualcun'altro
No, caro mio, non mi confondo.
L'anno scorso (o forse prima) avevi un sito con password che mi avevi dato
in cui c'erano le tue foto. Aspetta che tolgo le ragnatele dalla
documentazione e poi te lo dico....
mario

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news:asq07a$thl7a$1...@ID-31875.news.dfncis.de...
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Ti dice nulla cio'?
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Ci sedemmo dalla parte del torto visto che tutti gli altri posti erano
occupati
38,10N 15,65E   ICQ #########
le foto dei miei viaggi le trovate su:
http://www.photo#####.com/
digitate ###############  su visit album
ma prima andate a dare un occhiata su: 
http://www.admo.it/
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ho mascherato le info riservate altrimenti la Chiaravalle mi frusta ;-)))
mario

Ti dice nulla cio'?
Adesso si:))
e che il sito dopo voleva i soldi per tenere su gli album ed io col
cavolo che glieli ho dati :))
devo proprio decidermi a fare un sito con le foto, sto scansionando
parecchie dia dei viaggi.
ps non mi sembravano granchè le foto
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