Comments for Mindanao http://mindanao.com/blog Your Definitive Source for News and Information about Mindanao Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:37:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on FVR at Lemlunay Dive Resort by Top 10 Reasons for Keeping a Dive Log | Дим без огън http://mindanao.com/blog/2010/02/fvr-at-lemlunay-dive-resort/comment-page-1/#comment-91967 Top 10 Reasons for Keeping a Dive Log | Дим без огън Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:37:46 +0000 http://mindanao.com/blog/?p=27722#comment-91967 [...] FVR at Lemlunay Dive Resort : Mindanao [...] [...] FVR at Lemlunay Dive Resort : Mindanao [...]

]]> Comment on Can I travel to Mindanao – Is it safe? by MindanaoBob http://mindanao.com/blog/2006/09/can-i-travel-to-mindanao-is-it-safe/comment-page-10/#comment-91965 MindanaoBob Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:22:54 +0000 http://mindanao.com/blog/?p=638#comment-91965 Ha ha ha... I think you've been watching too many late night TV movies, John. :lol: There are no cannibals in Mindanao. Ha ha ha… I think you’ve been watching too many late night TV movies, John. :lol: There are no cannibals in Mindanao.

]]> Comment on Can I travel to Mindanao – Is it safe? by john http://mindanao.com/blog/2006/09/can-i-travel-to-mindanao-is-it-safe/comment-page-10/#comment-91958 john Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:38:19 +0000 http://mindanao.com/blog/?p=638#comment-91958 but they ones practise carnibal ? but they ones practise carnibal ?

]]> Comment on Davao Crocodile Park by MAE http://mindanao.com/blog/2005/11/davao-crocodile-park/comment-page-1/#comment-91944 MAE Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:57:01 +0000 http://mindanao.com/blog/?p=401#comment-91944 hey, you look good in your picture.. u know i wanted to came back there in crocodile park..hehehe... hey, you look good in your picture.. u know i wanted to came back there in crocodile park..hehehe…

]]> Comment on Can I travel to Mindanao – Is it safe? by MindanaoBob http://mindanao.com/blog/2006/09/can-i-travel-to-mindanao-is-it-safe/comment-page-10/#comment-91927 MindanaoBob Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:20:06 +0000 http://mindanao.com/blog/?p=638#comment-91927 Hi Jason - Davao and GenSan are generally quite safe. Davao is safer than GenSan, but neither would be a big worry. I would not be concerned about the elections, as long as you are staying in the cities. If you venture out into the provincial areas you could run into trouble, especially if you make political statements and such. Don't talk about politics or the elections as it really is none of your business (me too... I avoid the topic for the most part). We are foreigners, and the politics of the Philippines is not our business. You don't need vaccinations to come here. Probably, make sure your tetanus is up to date, just in case you have any kind of accident where you cut yourself or something, but that is recommended anywhere in the world. I have never experienced a problem with bed bugs here, although a hotel anywhere in the world could have them. But, I've never encountered that. Which hotel to stay at depends greatly on your budget. In Davao, if you are not worried about the price, try the Marco Polo Hotel, or the Grand Regal, both are very first class, and I am sure would make you very comfortable. In GenSan, check East Asia Royale Hotel or Sydney Hotel for a nice place to stay. Hi Jason – Davao and GenSan are generally quite safe. Davao is safer than GenSan, but neither would be a big worry. I would not be concerned about the elections, as long as you are staying in the cities. If you venture out into the provincial areas you could run into trouble, especially if you make political statements and such. Don’t talk about politics or the elections as it really is none of your business (me too… I avoid the topic for the most part). We are foreigners, and the politics of the Philippines is not our business.

You don’t need vaccinations to come here. Probably, make sure your tetanus is up to date, just in case you have any kind of accident where you cut yourself or something, but that is recommended anywhere in the world.

I have never experienced a problem with bed bugs here, although a hotel anywhere in the world could have them. But, I’ve never encountered that. Which hotel to stay at depends greatly on your budget. In Davao, if you are not worried about the price, try the Marco Polo Hotel, or the Grand Regal, both are very first class, and I am sure would make you very comfortable. In GenSan, check East Asia Royale Hotel or Sydney Hotel for a nice place to stay.

]]> Comment on Can I travel to Mindanao – Is it safe? by Jason http://mindanao.com/blog/2006/09/can-i-travel-to-mindanao-is-it-safe/comment-page-10/#comment-91923 Jason Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:12:34 +0000 http://mindanao.com/blog/?p=638#comment-91923 Hi there Bob, How are you coping with the Mendanao blackout rotations? I would like to visit in Davao and General Santos City, but I'm verry concerned about the up coming election in May. I'm a pale American caucasion, so no blending in with the locals. Would I be safer to wait until after the election, and if so how long? Do I need vacinations to come over there? Are bed bugs common in the hotels? Can you recommend clean hotels, or ones to avoid in these areas? I'm alergic to bed bug bites. Thank you so much for maintaining this wonderful journal for all of us to read! Hi there Bob,

How are you coping with the Mendanao blackout rotations?

I would like to visit in Davao and General Santos City, but I’m verry concerned about the up coming election in May. I’m a pale American caucasion, so no blending in with the locals. Would I be safer to wait until after the election, and if so how long?

Do I need vacinations to come over there? Are bed bugs common in the hotels? Can you recommend clean hotels, or ones to avoid in these areas? I’m alergic to bed bug bites.

Thank you so much for maintaining this wonderful journal for all of us to read!

]]> Comment on Butuan’s Historical Balanghai Boat to Circumnavigate Again the World by mia http://mindanao.com/blog/2009/02/butuan%e2%80%99s-historical-balanghai-boat-to-circumnavigate-again-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-91920 mia Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:04:52 +0000 http://mindanao.com/blog/?p=14614#comment-91920 HOW F#Ckn Sure are you that the PLaza's steal??????You talk as if you have hard evidence and Convict them. Sobra ra sad inyo mga comments HOW F#Ckn Sure are you that the PLaza’s steal??????You talk as if you have hard evidence and Convict them. Sobra ra sad inyo mga comments

]]> Comment on Butuan’s Historical Balanghai Boat to Circumnavigate Again the World by mia http://mindanao.com/blog/2009/02/butuan%e2%80%99s-historical-balanghai-boat-to-circumnavigate-again-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-91917 mia Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:55:50 +0000 http://mindanao.com/blog/?p=14614#comment-91917 The Plazas already brought a HUGE Real Estate investment in butuan the FILINVEST HOMES is a joint project of D.O Plaza Estates and the Filinvest Corporation...Duhhhhh????? The Plazas already brought a HUGE Real Estate investment in butuan the FILINVEST HOMES is a joint project of D.O Plaza Estates and the Filinvest Corporation…Duhhhhh?????

]]> Comment on Butuan’s Historical Balanghai Boat to Circumnavigate Again the World by mia http://mindanao.com/blog/2009/02/butuan%e2%80%99s-historical-balanghai-boat-to-circumnavigate-again-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-91916 mia Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:53:32 +0000 http://mindanao.com/blog/?p=14614#comment-91916 The Plazas brought a huge real estate investment in Butuan FILINVEST HOMES is a project of the Filinvest Cirporation and DOPHI...duhhhh????? The Plazas brought a huge real estate investment in Butuan FILINVEST HOMES is a project of the Filinvest Cirporation and DOPHI…duhhhh?????

]]> Comment on Bureau of Immigration – Davao Office by MindanaoBob http://mindanao.com/blog/2007/10/bureau-of-immigration-davao-office/comment-page-2/#comment-91876 MindanaoBob Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:32:28 +0000 http://mindanao.com/photoblog/?p=396#comment-91876 Hi sweet17 - Your fiance should just go to the Bureau of Immigration office before his 21 days visa expires and apply to extend it to 59 days. He will fill out some forms, and pay a fee, that's all, no big hassles. He can book his round trip for the period he desires to stay, it should not be a problem. Hi sweet17 – Your fiance should just go to the Bureau of Immigration office before his 21 days visa expires and apply to extend it to 59 days. He will fill out some forms, and pay a fee, that’s all, no big hassles. He can book his round trip for the period he desires to stay, it should not be a problem.

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