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Exclude Davao City in travel advisories

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PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

TO URGE FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS PARTICULARLY THE UNITED STATES, UNITED KINGDOM, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, JAPAN AND THE EUROPEAN UNION TO EXCLUDE DAVAO CITY FROM TRAVEL ADVISORIES AGAINST TRAVELING TO TROUBLED AREAS IN SOME PARTS OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES IF IT IS NOT A SPECIFIC TARGET

 

WHEREAS, every now and then, various foreign governments through their foreign ministries and/or embassies issue travel advisories against traveling to reported troubled spots to forewarn and protect their citizens;

 

WHEREAS, such travel advisories generally identify the whole of southern Philippines or Mindanao for reported threats of terrorism such as bombings or violent attacks;

 

WHEREAS, Davao City is generally neither a troubled spot nor a specific target of terrorism or violent attacks; it is one of the most peaceful areas in the country, thus, home to more than 5,000 foreign residents; it has one of the lowest crime rates, and has an outstanding police force;

 

WHEREAS, such travel advisories re-enforces a misconception about the image of the city and the safety of its citizens and visitors, and causes a negative impact on its drive to attract investments, trade and tourism;

 

WHEREAS, the officialdom of the city government would be the first to forewarn its citizens and visitors if such threats of terrorism really exist;

 

WHEREAS, there is a need for foreign governments to be specific in these travel advisories and exclude Davao City if substantially not listed as a specific target;

 

WHEREFORE, premises considered, be it resolved, as it is hereby resolved, to urge foreign governments specifically the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan and the European Union to exclude Davao City from travel advisories against traveling to troubled areas in some parts of southern Philippines if it is not a specific target;

 

RESOLVED further that copies of this Resolution be furnished the City Mayor, the embassies or representatives of the governments of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan and the European Union, the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Department of Tourism, the Mindanao Economic Development Council, and all others interested for their information and support.

 

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