Philippines?

[AbbieNormal]

Hey all,

I know that RJA has a large following in the Philippines, so I figured that here would be as good a place as any to ask some questions about the Philippines.

Next summer, I'm hoping to go the Philippines for a month with a humanitarian organization called A Brouder View. (website ---> http://abroaderview.org/tanauan.php ) I plan on combining the orphanage/child care assistance with the street kids/youth program. The only problem with my plan is convincing my parents about the safety. (I'll be turning 18 next summer)

So here's my question for all you RJA fans from the Philippines: do you know the Tacloban area, particularly Tanauan? (Tanauan is 45 minutes outside Tacloban.) Any information about the political situation in the area would be appreciated. In short, would Tanauan be safe for a 17 year old white girl from America or would I be seriously targeted with a high chance of being harmed?

Also, anything else ya'll think of that I should know would also be appreciated.

Thanks guys! =]

[AbbieNormal]

Thank you! That'd be really awesome to meet up with someone while I'm there. =] Oh, I know I definitely won't regret it if I can go.

[dayanara brazil]

...TACLOBAN IS SAFE!!!!YOU WON'T REGRET IT IF YOU WILL COME HERE!!!

[lisly clark]

hi...have you already gone here in Philippines? don't you know that people in Philippines are very hospitable...try to visit here and you will see...you will never regret...i tell you Philippines is one of the nicest place in the whole world.

[AbbieNormal]

No, I haven't gone to the Philippines before. Though, I can already tell that the Philippines are a very nice place and I won't regret it. I mean, all you lovely Filipinos have been so helpful. =] I started this discussion basically to get reassurance for my parents that I will be safe. I mean, as parents, it's kinda their job to worry about me.