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jollyrogersxxx1
  5/2/2022 14:53 EST

Where is it safe in the Philippines

draks
  5/2/2022 18:51 EST

Davou on Mindanaou is said to be the safest in Philippines. Nowhere is completely safe, but Philippines is not really unsafe. If you look at the statistics it's way safer than USA for instance. Iceland, and Japan are the safest places to live.
I have lived here 12 years now, and have never felt unsafe yet.
If you have a bad temper, and start shouting your mouth off at a Filipino then you might put yourself in harm's way. Manila like any other city has a higher crime rate, but I don't consider Philippines as a dangerous country.
No mass shootings, like USA for instance.
Show a Filipino respect, don't make them look foolish in front of their friends. Don't go drinking yourself stupid, keep your temper to yourself, leave it back home. But that's common sense everywhere.

surfingcebu
  5/2/2022 22:35 EST

Jolly- it depends on your demeanour and the way you handle yourself? If you’re observant and restrained and don’t get drunk and out of control many places in the Philippines are fine and safe. You just have to be diligent. Remember you’re in a different culture and have to observe cultural normalities. I would say stick to the north if you’re unsure of your safety. Of course, in any city it could be unsafe if you are not a control non-observant person. It’s all about you AND the region you’re in .

Safe travels. .

Surf

ACEPoolPlayer
  5/3/2022 09:03 EST

Every place in the world is the same. There are bad dangerous areas and safer places. I lived/worked in Manila for 25 years. I rode jeepnies, motorcycle, cars and walked many streets. I was never held up or really threatened. If you are street smart (which you have to be to move to the Philippines from western countries), you'll be fine. If you are naive, you are moving to the wrong place.

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