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Bicol once had a reputation for being a prime base of the New People's Army (NPA). Today the NPA is a marginalised force, although every now and then you'll read of shoot-outs between the NPA and government forces, usually in remote areas. Despite the alarmist warnings of the US and Filipino governments, which categorise it as a terrorist outfit, the NPA rarely if ever hassles tourists. You only stand a chance of running into the NPA if you are way off the beaten track, and even then it's extremely unlikely. Still, if you're worried about it, stick to the cities and the main trekking routes, like Mt Mayon and Mt Isarog.
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