[QUOTE=maria_and_matt;192286] theres only a few malaria hotspots in the philippines. QUOTE]
You will find that, especially in the north, due to the recent floodings and stagnant water, the number of "hotspots" will increase dramatically.
Also Dengue will be on the increase.
I cannot understand people lack of common sense.... Why risk it...???
Nothing may have happened in previous trips....but the danger is real, and present.
This is exactly like Russian roulette...