Couple Kidnapped from Resort in Southern Philippines

Gunmen reportedly kidnapped a man and his wife from their southern Philippine beach resort in Tukuran in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. A search is underway to locate the couple.

Advies

Some countries advise against all travel to Western and Central Mindanao, including the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, due to the serious threat of terrorist attacks, kidnapping, crime, and armed conflict between security forces and terrorist or rebel groups. Avoid unnecessary travel to Eastern Mindanao. Eastern Mindanao is relatively more stable than Western Mindanao. Militant groups seeking random have reduced kidnappings in recent years, however, they still occur.