What are popular Philippine destinations for couples?

What are popular Philippine destinations for couples?

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The Philippines have some amazing resorts, particularly in the Southern islands. However, there is a State Department warning about travel to the Philippines because there has been a surge of violence directed against foreigners, often Americans. There is a particularly violent Muslim insurgency in the Southern islands. Travel to the Philippines is something that you really need to consider. Having said that, I can say that there is no place in the world like it. I am a great admirer of the Philippines. I am a former resident of Manila, and I think the Pilipino people are lovely and the beaches, especially, are terrific. There's a very rich culture that's both Asian and European, and I really hate to see a traveler cheat himself or herself out of a vacation to this really fascinating place.