MANILA, Philippines – The French Embassy in Manila issued Friday a positive travel advisory for Mindanao, especially for Davao City and Cagayan de Oro City.
GMA Network’s Testigo on Friday reported that Ambassador Gerard Shenel gave a “green light” for French nationals who want to travel to Mindanao, especially to Davao City.
City officials were happy over the advisory, saying that despite pockets of violence in the southern Philippines France still considers Mindanao a desirable place to go for its citizens, the report said.
According to Testigo, Shenel also assured that most destinations in the Philippines are secured, noting that since his stay in the country he has not noted untoward incidents involving French nationals. – GMANews.TV