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Dangers & annoyances
There are sporadic shootouts between the government and the New People's Army (NPA) in mountainous areas of North Luzon. Such violence usually occurs way off the beaten track in provinces like Aurora and Isabela, and rarely, if ever, affects tourists.
Tribal wars occasionally break out between villages in Kalinga and Mountain Province. Not even the Philippine government bothers intervening in these squabbles, some of which go back centuries. The last thing quarrelling tribes want to do is involve tourists in their affairs; still, before heading to Kalinga you may want to check with the police in Bontoc to see if there are any hot spots you should avoid.
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