Filipinos traveling to Macau are warned not to stay in guesthouses that have been outlawed by local authorities there. The Macau Legislative Assembly has passed a law outlawing guesthouses to prevent criminal activities and for health reasons, the Philippine Consulate General in Macau said Sunday. “In light of this recent law, travelers are advised to verify their accommodation arrangements beforehand and to ensure that they will be staying in authorized hotels, guest houses or inns,” Philippine Consul General Jaime Victor Ledda said in an article on the Department of Foreign Affairs website (www.dfa.gov.ph). The DFA said the Legislative Assembly passed the measure on Jan. 7. It advises travelers from staying in illegal inns because they are poorly constructed and unhygienic and pose risks for them. - ABS
