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Philippines: Safe? Not Safe?

Safety questions and concerns about living and traveling within the Philippines.

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  1. Snake in the House

    By MrSuave,
    • 14 replies
    • 479 views

  2. Eating Wild Mushrooms Safe or Not

    By SkyMan,
    • 9 replies
    • 11.5k views

  3. How to keep valuables safe: use cereal and toy boxes, say ex-burglars

    By RR3,
    • 3 replies
    • 4.8k views

  4. Philippines, getting safer? 1 2 3 4

    By Cgu,
    • 48 replies
    • 8.1k views

  5. Heading to cebu after a few years away 1 2

    By Rossco,
    • 16 replies
    • 3.4k views

  6. Magellan and the Battle of Mactan

    By Headshot,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.8k views

  7. Is the Philippines safe to travel?

    By Soupeod,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.5k views

  8. Global study claims that Philippines is the world’s ‘most dangerous country’ 1 2

    By TimL,
    • 19 replies
    • 3.7k views

  9. Under the radar fatal bacteria in SE Asia spreading to other tropical areas

    By Kreole,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.8k views

  10. Davao City: My Greatest Fears

    By rainymike,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.7k views

  11. FOREIGNER ENTERING SULU SEA PHILIPPINES 1 2

    By Soupeod,
    • 20 replies
    • 3.8k views

  12. Govt. officials from the housing committee in P.I.

    By oztony,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.4k views

  13. Security situation on Mindanao 1 2 3

    By BonVoyage,
    • 42 replies
    • 7.6k views

  14. murders of UK nationals in the Philippines 2008-18 1 2

    By badian,
    • 24 replies
    • 4k views

  15. The Restaurant Scam.... 1 2

    By oztony,
    • 18 replies
    • 5.3k views

  16. 2017: A dangerous year for foreigners in the Philippines 1 2 3

    By colemanlee,
    • 33 replies
    • 7.8k views

  17. Fatalities in van ride

    By Jawny,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.2k views

  18. concealed carry

    By skipperdick,
    • 14 replies
    • 3.4k views

  19. Manila cab driver attacks customer who insists on using the meter

    By SkyMan,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.6k views

  20. Never use cheap equipment....

    By SkyMan,
    • 10 replies
    • 1.7k views

  21. How to Avoid Being Murdered if You're a Foreigner in the Philippines 1 2 3 4 11

    By softail,
    • 151 replies
    • 15.1k views

  22. Military heightens alert vs NPA offensives

    By Soupeod,
    • 3 replies
    • 1.4k views

  23. Immigration, Coast Guard on high alert

    By Soupeod,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.3k views

  24. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all travel to: 1 2

    By Soupeod,   
    • 15 replies
    • 3.2k views

  25. The Fight Against ISIS IN the Philippines.. Video

    By Travis,
    • 7 replies
    • 1.6k views

  26. Dumaguete has become a war zone, again. 1 2 3

    By shadow,
    • 36 replies
    • 6k views

  27. LinC guide to stopping the terrorists in Philippines 1 2 3 4 5

    By PhilsFan,
    • 63 replies
    • 8.9k views

  28. Mindanao Residents a question for you... 1 2

    By Bill H,
    • 24 replies
    • 5.2k views

  29. Japanese tourists killed, cut into pieces and thrown into sea

    By KID,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.8k views

  30. 10 Important Things to Do If There’s a Terrorist Attack While You’re Traveling

    By +Salty Dog,
    • 7 replies
    • 2.1k views

  31. US travel warning for Cebu

    By Charlie Bantayan,
    • 4 replies
    • 359 views

  32. Travel warning for Misamis Oriental issued 1 2

    By Raven,
    • 17 replies
    • 5.4k views

  33. Terrorism on the Rise in the Philippines?

    By Tullioz,
    • 6 replies
    • 3.1k views

  34. Dateline NBC: Kidnapped in the Philippines

    By Tullioz,
    • 0 replies
    • 2.7k views

  35. The John Ridsdel and Robert Hall story

    By RickyL,
    • 3 replies
    • 2.5k views

  36. Pickpocket stabs Aussie in Bacolod 1 2

    By shadow,
    • 23 replies
    • 6.4k views

  37. Philippine Murder Rates Compared 1 2

    By Pman,
    • 24 replies
    • 6.3k views

  38. American murdered in So Leyte 1 2 3

    By darrener,
    • 42 replies
    • 12.2k views

  39. What is state of lawless violence?

    By HTM,
    • 0 replies
    • 8.7k views

  40. Crimes And Murder Involving Foreigners In The Philippines 1 2 3 4 5

    By Soupeod,
    • 63 replies
    • 14.7k views

  41. New PNP chief Dir. Gen. Ronald "Bato" de la Rosa

    By HTM,
    • 0 replies
    • 4.7k views

  42. Police in Manila, eager to burnish their tough-guy credentials for their new boss.

    By Hy H,
    • 11 replies
    • 7.1k views

  43. Davao Now 4th Safest City in the World (Numbeo) 1 2 3 4 5

    By Borinquen,
    • 72 replies
    • 16.5k views

  44. In Philippines, reports of extremists pledging allegiance to IS sparks fear

    By Soupeod,
    • 9 replies
    • 5.4k views

  45. Parking Lot Scam 1 2

    By Humboldt,
    • 20 replies
    • 8k views

  46. Trouble on a private jeepney 1 2

    By hitman,
    • 20 replies
    • 7.7k views

  47. Dipolog/Dapitan to Davao by land through Zamboanga & Cotabato Province--do or don't? 1 2 3

    By TreeFrog,
    • 39 replies
    • 14.1k views

  48. Any Foreigners living here? 1 2 3 4

    By JayT,
    • 55 replies
    • 12.4k views

  49. NAIA security finds Ballistic Missile in APEC Official’s purse

    By Kreole,
    • 0 replies
    • 6.1k views

  50. A Filipina's Perspective of the Most Dangerous Places in the Philippines for Foreigners as well as Advice on How to Stay Safe 1 2 3 4 5

    By Tullioz,
    • 66 replies
    • 13.9k views

  51. Carrying a DSLR openly, am I asking for trouble? 1 2 3

    By Agustin,
    • 32 replies
    • 8.9k views

  52. Crime in manila vs cebu

    By senseless,
    • 5 replies
    • 6.5k views

  53. Crime in Philippines increasing. 1 2

    By RogerDat,
    • 27 replies
    • 7.5k views

  54. Nocturnal disturbance 1 2 3

    By poby,
    • 41 replies
    • 8.7k views

  55. Motorcycle stolen. 1 2 3 4

    By A_Simple_Man,
    • 52 replies
    • 13.5k views

  56. Green Snake ID?

    By Bill H,
    • 12 replies
    • 15.5k views

  57. Piracy in Southeast Asia

    By quit_yume,
    • 9 replies
    • 3.6k views

  58. My wallet was stolen....or so I thought 1 2

    By Daddy,
    • 26 replies
    • 6k views

  59. Tried google translate

    By XBroker,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.8k views

  60. Worm looking snake ? 1 2

    By Dublin boy,
    • 16 replies
    • 4.1k views

  61. Safe or not safe places ......or paranoia or common sense

    By Chance555,
    • 13 replies
    • 3k views

  62. Perceptions of Crime in Major Philippine Cities

    By rainymike,
    • 11 replies
    • 2.6k views

  63. Expat Prison Population

    By cvgtpc1,
    • 9 replies
    • 1.7k views

  64. Rules for Staying Safe in the Philippines 1 2 3 4 5

    By agent17,
    • 70 replies
    • 9.8k views

  65. Vice Mayor Assasinated in Villaba, Leyte 1 2 3

    By easy44,
    • 33 replies
    • 5.9k views

  66. Headless man found in Toledo; victim’s sex organ also severed 1 2

    By contraman,   
    • 20 replies
    • 8.6k views

  67. Travel from Cebu city to Southern Leyte 1 2 3

    By mydogbitjesus,
    • 44 replies
    • 8.1k views

  68. 'tis The Season-beggers getting more militant

    By ROVER,
    • 1 reply
    • 1.1k views

  69. Kidnappings to rise here -Germans freed 1 2

    By tokyoman,
    • 28 replies
    • 3.3k views

  70. Two Pinoys Gunned Down in Dipolog Last Night

    By Bill H,
    • 0 replies
    • 1.1k views

  71. Foriegners Killed In P.I.

    By oztony,
    • 13 replies
    • 2.6k views

  72. Guards ?

    By smokey,
    • 2 replies
    • 1.2k views

  73. Seems it was cheat/steal from foreigner day 1 2

    By Lee,
    • 23 replies
    • 3.9k views

  74. Attempted Theft in Manila 1 2 3

    By contraman,   
    • 31 replies
    • 6.4k views

  75. Bank Security

    By contraman,   
    • 0 replies
    • 2.2k views

  76. My Keys, Whistle and Pepper Spray 1 2

    By BlueFin,
    • 16 replies
    • 3.4k views

  77. Bataan 1 2

    By 4thDan,
    • 23 replies
    • 3.5k views

  78. How safe do you feel living in the Philippines 1 2 3 4 5

    By storybrook,   
    • 65 replies
    • 10.8k views

  79. Harassment in Colon 1 2 3 4 5

    By blaze pontaine,
    • 67 replies
    • 11.1k views

  80. Travis Kraft burgled in Manila 1 2 3

    By tokyoman,
    • 40 replies
    • 7.1k views

  81. Philippines is top spot for risk of homicide for Americans : almost twice as risky as anywhere else 1 2 3 4 6

    By udonthani,
    • 82 replies
    • 8.1k views

  82. One man’s view of driving in the Philippines… 1 2 3 4 5

    By miles-high,
    • 66 replies
    • 18.8k views

  83. How is Marinduque?

    By quit_yume,
    • 4 replies
    • 2.1k views

  84. Mindanao - Travel there, or no? 1 2 3 4 7

    By Paul,
    • 104 replies
    • 22.8k views

  85. Not-often-mentioned dangers and things to watch out 1 2 3 4 9

    By tambok,
    • 129 replies
    • 16.9k views

  86. Crime in your area? 1 2 3

    By hyaku,
    • 34 replies
    • 4.3k views

  87. Trip to Duma...?

    By ILoveCyrus,
    • 10 replies
    • 2.6k views

  88. Cebu Pacific Davao Crash: Whitewash, As Expected

    By Guy60417,
    • 12 replies
    • 2.5k views

  89. 2 r 2 many...

    By miles-high,
    • 4 replies
    • 1.2k views

  90. the Philippines seems the likeliest place for foreigners to get murdered 1 2 3 4 5

    By udonthani,
    • 71 replies
    • 14.8k views

  91. Using a Bicycle - convenient, useful. or not worth the bother? 1 2

    By David_LivinginTalisay,
    • 26 replies
    • 5.9k views

  92. Another foreigner killed 1 2 3 4 7

    By Half Baked,
    • 100 replies
    • 16.8k views

  93. Snake under my step 1 2 3 4 5

    By A_Simple_Man,
    • 74 replies
    • 9.7k views

  94. The possibility of a missile launch by North Korea is very high 1 2 3 4 6

    By A_Simple_Man,
    • 76 replies
    • 6.2k views

  95. Can anyone identify this snake please?

    By fred42,
    • 4 replies
    • 2k views

  96. 50 pesos anyone? 1 2 3 4 5

    By BossHog,
    • 62 replies
    • 7.3k views

  97. just how safe are bikes 1 2

    By smokey,
    • 24 replies
    • 3k views

  98. terrorist attack in Cebu 1 2 3 4 6

    By udonthani,
    • 76 replies
    • 10.9k views

  99. How expats in Thailand view Cebu and P.I in general? 1 2 3

    By fred42,
    • 44 replies
    • 7.2k views

  100. Travel Tips

    By TorJay,
    • 13 replies
    • 3k views
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