Is the Philippines Safe for Foreign Treasure Hunters?

Being aware that there are so much valuable hidden treasure in the Philippines, many foreigners do have huge interest in trying to find them. Unlike local treasure hunters, they come with their highly advance gadgets and they are well funded.

According to the Philippine Treasure Hunting Law, foreigners are allowed to participate in any treasure hunting activity in the country. However, their presence here in the Philippines must be legal. This means that they have valid visas.

Foreign treasure hunters who wish to operate in the Philippines doesn’t really need to concern about themselves getting permission from the government. What they need to be concerned about is their safety.

There are actually some places in the Philippines that are not safe to any foreign nationalities. Recent news reports contain rebel army targeting foreigners for kidnap and ransom deals.

Thus, if you are a foreigner who is interested to do treasure hunting in the Philippines, make sure that you know someone from the country particularly a Filipino who can guide you on safe places to excavate hidden treasures.