Is the Philippines Really SAFE for Foreigners?
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- čas přidán 3. 08. 2024
- Safety is a top concern for many travelers visiting the Philippines. In this video, I interviewed locals and foreigners to get their thoughts on the current state of travel safety in the country, including whether it's safe to visit slums and other areas. And whether it's safe in the Philippines for a woman. They also offer advice and tips for tourists to help ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.
By gathering the views of both locals and foreigners, I aim to provide a balanced and nuanced view on the safety of the Philippines as a travel destination. However, it's important to note that individual experiences and opinions may vary, and the answers provided may not reflect a perfect view on the topic. Nonetheless, the interviews offer valuable insights and advice for tourists to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.
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All countries in the world have safe and not so safe places.
That's the reality
3:00 "Yeah, I think it's become much safer today." *someone shouting from the radio* _mutes radio_
The Philippines is safe but you need to choose where to go! why would you go to a place where you feel not safe?
to all foreigners just enjoy and follow rules all the time and stay vigilant. lovelots
True! Every CZcams content creator who visited the Philippines always use the “Slums” for content like as if most Filipinos live in slums. Most provinces doesn’t even have informal settlers compared to Manila 😂
Very good points from your speakers. I'm a British-Filipino dual citizen living here; moved here in 2022 for family reasons. Been back and forth here since childhood and speak Filipino (which opens me up to understanding the local media and news and social issues here), and I'm also affected by a lot of the in-country problems here (i.e. healthcare issues, bureacracy, lack of support from government for anything), but I was born and raised in the UK, and lived in Japan for several years too, I've travelled around the PH, so I've been able to compare and contrast honestly and am still socially considered as a 'foreigner' despite my dual status.
Before anything else, we'd need to remember that there are ongoing violent conflicts happening here. The first one is the conflict with the NPA (the armed wing of the Communist party of the Philippines) who have operatives in the mountainous provinces just outside of Metro Manila and rural areas up and down the country. They do not target foreigners usually, their main beef is with the government, army and police - but you don't want to be caught up in any cross-fire.
The most dangerous threats to foreigners here are the Islamist/jihadist groups allied with IS, namely Abu Sayyaf, Jemaah Islamiyah (which is an Indonesian terrorist group active in the south), and the BIFF (Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters) -- all operative in the deep south of the country. Abu Sayyaf especially have kidnapped and beheaded foreign tourists and expats, as well as local Filipinos (both slaughtering Muslim, Christian and Filipinos from other religious backgrounds) so please please please take those warnings seriously - Don't go to Tawi-Tawi, Basilan, Jolo, Sibutu, Maguindanao or Lanao del Sur provinces without a guide and if need be, armed guards.
Outside of that, there are tons of safer places here, the caveat being you will always need to stay on the beaten path. Do NOT go to places that are out there in the sticks without a safe route back, or accommodation in rural areas without enough security (locks, cameras, guards). If you stay outside of the gentrified or well-known tourist and expat areas, don't venture out at night without your own rented car/scooter. Please do NOT walk around late at night in most places here, if in Metro Manila Cebu or Davao, just take a Grab (which you can download on your mobile phone upon arrival here - its basically Uber for the Philippines). The only places safe enough to walk around at night for foreigners are the affluent central areas where you'd find expats (BGC, Makati CBD, Ortigas, Araneta City, MOA, Bay City, Eastwood, Alabang, Cebu IT Park), your resort grounds, or places where a lot of tourists are present at all hours, such as white beach in Boracay and the main center around D'Mall, the main streets of El Nido town etc. Outside of those areas, you'd be pushing it and that's the stark truth.
In the slum areas, known as "squatters" in local PH English, you would need to be extra careful. It'd just be like a trip to the worst hoods in the US, banlieues in France, or the worst council estates in the UK- Exactly the same connotations, nuances, and exactly the same social problems plague those areas too - albeit much more pronounced here and in your face. Personally I don't see the logic of someone wanting to travel thousands of miles on expensive plane tickets to come here and then go to the worst places that this otherwise stunningly beautiful country has to offer. If tourists to London won't want to go to poorer and crime-ridden places like Peckham, Haringey or Walthamstow, then you'd need to ask yourself why you want to do that here? Poverty is poverty, its not exclusive to the Philippines. Unless you're a social worker in poverty-stricken places in your own country, I'd advise against going to the poorest places here to play 'saviour', because you'd end with Filipinos losing their respect for you or thinking you were somewhat strange. If your reason to visit those places is 'poverty porn' or 'for the thrill' or even 'helping the less fortunate', it'd probably be way easier to visit your local hoods, estates, projects/commissions, banlieue, favelas, or poverty-stricken areas at home instead.
Cultural advice for your safety as a foreigner/tourist: Never return any unfriendly stares or make any comments on any rude treatment. Despite what the media says, there will be some negative experiences; like with everywhere. But those few who do give unfriendly stares or say rude things to you as a foreigner are the unhinged/mentally unstable types. The vast majoirty of people here are friendly or at least indifferent to your presence. Smile often in public, even if you don't feel like it -- smiling as a point of positive communication is a big thing here. Call everyone you meet as sir/ma'am or use "po" at the end of sentences or questions (the Tagalog honorific term analogous to 'krap/ka' in Thai).
Please dress DOWN wherever you go. Don't wear stylish or branded clothes unless you're been invited to specific events in affluent areas. Most people here go around with plain colour tshirts, basketball shorts or knee length shorts, with cheap flip flops or sandals. Watches, rings, earrings, gopros, chains, trinkets, drones, etc should be safely stored away and not visible when walking around, or be put safely behind lock and key in your accommodation. If you wear glasses, make sure you bring your cheaper pair for your vacation here.
Very important for your safety: Please do NOT voice your opinions around social problems, religion, customs, economy or the government - it can be potentially dangerous to do that. If anyone asks you what you think of the Philippines, just reply with positives. Do what locals do - keep all and any the negative observations to yourself and those your trust. Filipinos are acutely aware of the social problems plaguing this country, and everyone's trying to deal with things as best they can. Having a tourist remind them of the bad points in the country can be a huge downer for locals or warrant a 'well, if you don't like it, go back to your country!' kind of defensive answer.
And lastly- do your research on where to stay. This country can be unforgiving to those who don't learn the no-go zones before coming. If for example, you want to stay in Metro Manila for a few days- do NOT stay in the Old City of Manila (i.e. Malate, Tondo, Binondo, Paco areas) ; unless you're used to the rougher areas of Mumbai, Nairobi, Lagos or Mexico City. That should tell you all you need to know about the vibe there. Instead, book your accomm and spend your time in the main parts of the metro for a good experience, and these areas are BGC, Makati, and the Mall of Asia area (Bay City). The same goes for Cebu City - Please avoid staying near Pasil or the older parts of the city (i.e. Colon street), stay in Cebu IT Park.
philippines is one of the safest in asia
Dont go to slum areas as if youre the boss, the king or the prince thats very insulting to their life style. Dont be arrogant in slum areas, be friendly and dont look at them as if theyre dirty people. People in slum areas like Tondo are clean people and clean community. Only the houses are not not nice to look at. Slums here are even better than those homeless in the States. Just saying. Be kind, be respectful, dont act arrogant and not be rude in slum as if youre somebody. Ask someone with you in visiting slum.
I agree 10,000%.
100% 😂
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compared to US yeah its more safe in the phils
Can we stop using the “slums” for content? Every country has their own informal settlers like in Jakarta, Bangkok etc. Also, informal settlers or slums only exist in megacities like Manila, Cebu etc. Most provinces doesn’t even have informal settlers. No to Poverty porn
even Japan has slums/homeless.
All one has to do is look up videos of foreigners male and female who have deliberately gone deep into the slums to know if it's safe or dangerous. There's only one rule to remember: If you're nice, people will be nicer.
Nice content! Very well said manong guard. All the other responses were also great
Another great content, thanks for sharing
Its like any other countries in the world, there are certain areas that are not safe.
Awesome interview❤as afilipina o.f.w in Hongkong.Been watching all the foreign tourist,went to the Philippines and i subscribe their Y.T channel.Glad they were safe while their exploring in the city en parts of mindanao.😊❤
Hi, i think in this content, it depends in what place or area a person is living or roaming by but in general, the Philippines is relatively safe though it has some problems in terms of poverty and crime just like other developing countries. Overall, i think all foreign tourist and expats should be careful and vigilant in strolling around the Philippines since danger sometimes can be inevitable especially in risky and isolated areas. It's a matter of vigilance and carefulness in living and roaming around the environment😊😊😊
I agree 👍 that
Jose rizal didn’t want independence from spain he wanted for us filipinos to have a voice in mainland spain.
Just like any country there's good and bad side even if you're in Japan, US, Canada Or Spain there is worst and good. So just be very careful where ever you may be because people are the same where ever you may go.
I'm Thai, I felt safe here wherever I go.
No please always be cautious, that is my advice for you as a citizen in this country
@@rikatohatsume4307 I lived here for almost 5 years
Very well said manong guard..😊
Thanks..by the way bata po aq😂
@@juaniceloreto6694😂😂😅
Generally, philippines is safe just like all other country around the globe... but always remember there are safe places and theres are not
❤❤❤ nice content Rob
Great content Rob. Very interesting topic.
I could say that the People around Manila area are just very cautious.
When I move from province to Manila the people around me keeps on telling me to be careful.
Don’t show valuable items in public and always be alert.
But I haven’t encountered any situation where I feel unsafe after living here in 11 years.
Pick pockets might happen if show off your valuable belongings as worst possible that can happen.
But in areas such as provinces, there is a very low crime rate almost nothing compare to main city.
So I would say if Tourist are very concern about safety, they may consider provinces.
Keep your great contents coming! ❤
Criminals will only have an opportunity if you give them one. Always be on guard on very crowded places, dim-lighted places during the night, and just anywhere that gives sussy vibes.
Just like any other place on earth eh?
Totoo yan,nasa probinsya ang katahimikan,at kasayahan,lalo na sa mga beach resort nasa Visayas ang tunay na maganda at natural.
i can say its safe to visit slam area in our country but if u think u are a bit worried its still fine u can always bring trusted filipino friend as your companion.
So i wanna say this question that here in Philippines was safe because people here were caring but not all so be wise sometimes in that place where you want to go but mostly people here in Philippines were friendly.
Wherever you go anywhere in the world we can not assume that we are all safe because anywhere we go theres a bad people and good people ,what we need to do we must be very cautios to our sorrounding especially if we are just new to a place we visit...but above all mostly Filipinos are very accomodating to a visitor ,they will share anything they have even if they dont have much they still offer it to a foreigners ,they dont care to sleep in the sala as longs as their visitors can be very comfortable ..
Well, just want to be honest. If you don't feel safe and doubt, then, don't come to Philippines. But, if you want to enjoy the beach, the diversity of people, the food and want to experience adventure then our arms are wide open to welcome you.
true dami PA tanong gusto lng Pala mag Beach hahaha
New subcriber here. Enjoy your stay.
Whether Filipino or foreigner, one should always be cautious of his surroundings. In general, Filipinos are good but there would always be people who are just looking for the right opportunity to do a crime.
Do not leave your bag unattended, nor place it on your back, lest you may be surprised that your bag has been opened and your valuables are missing. Avoid walking in crowded places. Some people would squeeze you and you may just find out that your wallet has been stolen. The same is true when riding public transport. Some bad people may just rip your bag or steal your phone.
Always keep your houses locked. Burglars are everywhere. Do not be too trusting. Sometimes even those you consider friends can't be trusted.
visiting poor neighborhoods is always risky(city slums). That is the same for any other countries. Just dont be waving your golden chains and be sane normal person, people are going to be nice and friendly. Its a different story when it comes to the provinces u can rest easy nothing will happen to you.
It’s Generally safe in the Philippines. No matter where you are in the world a persons safety is not guaranteed. So it’s really important to pray no matter where you go. There are good and bad people everywhere. I would take the advice of the security guard. Act local, be lowkey and vigilant don’t do something stupid remember you’re in a foreign land. If you’re planning to go to remote areas. Make sure you’re in groups.
We can say its not that safe to go to slums here in our country but Filipino's have good moral value especially to foreigners. I say "it's not that safe" but not the people but the things surrounds you because of the environment. Filipino's like me have a strong dignity of a person we are reliable, resilience and most of all respecful in such a way we feel as what foriegners feel with us as Filipino's❤
Very Nice
Nice content.
In my own opinion much safer in provinces here in PH compared to the busy cities like manila. But most important here anywhere you are especially when you are new here dont go places at night where there are few or no other people around because thats where bad people really take advantage especially in dark places.
Not different from any other country for sure! Even here in USA even if you're driving it can be dangerous in some notorious streets actually!!
Try to go to San Francisco - LA or any inner cities of the Unites States. Let see if you are not scared.
These mass shooting lately Ohhhhhhh don't tell me about it
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Its safe,depends how you behave as a tourist and a human..if you find trouble well you can find it easily hehehe but phil..is always heartedly welling to help you when in need
Most filipinos usually travel together so it's safe when you travel with people. Uhm I've never had bad experiences myself but yea
Generally, the entire country is far more okey now than previous years or a decade back.
Many foreign vloggers can attest to that these days and even inside the most dirty, grimy slum of Tondo, you can find drums of smiles😂
friend!love it- splendid traveler- catch ya later! =))
In any country as a visitor, do your due deligence and common sense, if the iron is hot do you touch it?
Better if you have a local as a buddy as well.
if i happened to visit the philippines, and i look like a local by the way, because i'm pinoy, i certainly wouldn't go to any areas during the daytime where there's only a few people around. and at nighttime i'd only walk in main travel areas where there's lots of people at night. and i would certainly avoid going to any illicit areas, any areas known for gang activity/gang violence/drug use/sexual recreation because of a dangerous altercation that might occur that might get me killed (or tortured, and then killed). around 1983, when my mother was in her 40s, someone just snatched her purse from her and ran off with it when she was walking down the side of the street at night to get to somewhere. i was surprised that happened to her, not only because my mom's a kind filipina lady, but she wasn't even walking in an area that was considered illicit or dangerous in luzon. y'all good people stay safe now.
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Your 2 blocks from the embassy, literally the safest place u can be... 😁
Its really safe here homie, the thing is there were few areas in the country that you can say you were unsafe. For instance, to those opportunists people who would took advantage of you, from asking money. That's one of the thing you should don't want to experience or encounter
It doesnt mean that if we have lots of security guard its dangereous guards here are not only for security they also descipline people they implement rules they can also serve as help to those people asking information or they can accomodate you if you need some info in case you are new to the area the misconception of being dangereous is diff now i think its more safer now in the philippines than in other countries a foreighner who is a vlogger who lives in mindanao who exlpore almost part of known dangereos is now promoting the safetyness there now and if you see military its just normal its just for the protection who for those who are planning bad for the places of the country
Come here to Singapore it's safe.
Hellow handsome❤😊
It depends this is Safe Or Not
It’s safe for foreigners as long you know how to deal with them But dont go at night time. Be careful those some taxi driver a plenty of them not using meter.Always take care your belongings specially CP wallet etc .
In general Philippine is safe but we could not say that in all areas. I think all countries have some point that is not safe or we could say dangerous just be vigiliant and friendly to all.
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There are nice slums and there are bad slums. There certain slums that have high statistics. You just need to do your research first.
Even in Makati there are shady places like along pasong tamo extension and sen. Gil puyat.
Based on my experience, I found the Philippines to be the most dangerous country out of all the countries I've been to. I only felt safe at tourist attractions. People were kind in general but there were too many slums and filthy areas.
Ligtas sa Pilipinas lalo na kung bawal ang baril
There are security guards at every door because businesses can afford it. The guy from Connecticut is right that it's not really needed but Security guards are VERY CHEAP. They greet you, thank you, hold the door for you, and protect you when you enter any of the places that have security guards.
I have been researching for a possible visit to the Philippeans & have been in two minds as to go or not, I have been to Thailand, Laos, Vietnam & Cambodia & never had a problem in those countries, the fact that there are so many videos on youtube asking if the Philippeans is safe tells me all I need to know, it is not & I for one will not be taking the risk.
I’ve lived in different parts of the Philippines including Manila, and now live in New Zealand. Gotta be honest, I feel unsafe here more often just because the nature of crimes here are different. In the Philippines, most of the crimes are poverty related - you know they’re just trying to survive. Here, crimes are more random and can be drug or racism or just for no reason at all. That’s scarier.
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"We all know, that people are the same where ever you go. There is good and bad, in every one". said the song. Asking whether a foreigner is safe in The Philippines is no different than asking whether it is safe for a Filipino to visit another country. There are places that you need to be careful of. Ask around. It doesn't matter if you're BIG or buff, when you are confronted with an armed individual willing to get their hands on your stuff it will give you pause. I know you're trying to project the image of the Philippines as a safe place to visit, but there are incidents here where foreigners got into trouble. Some even got kidnapped. Look into your countries advisory. There are foreigners who go to Afghanistan and even visited the taliban and came out safe. Not because a country has a "bad" image, it means it is. Not because a country has a "safe" image, it means it is. Do your work, keep on the safe path, don't draw attention to yourself. Do what you would do in a place where you came from where it is considered unsafe. But most of all, don't give the inclination that you don't trust who you are talking to specially if he is a local by giving off the wrong vibe. Be friendly, but guarded.
Anywhere in the world there is a good and bad place. Even here in the US there are many of bad places.
my advice to foreigners wants vacation on SEasia.. if you think its not safe in PH.. dont come.. there are other SE asian countries..like thailand.. indonesia. etc..
The Philippines is generally safe. I just don't understand why a foreigner would visit a slum area when there are many world renowned beautiful places the country has to offer. The same thing for us Asians or Filipinos, when we are visit NYC, what's the point of exploring Haarlem and Bronx hoods if the main attractions are around the midtown and south of Manhattan. Even for us Filipinos, unless you are visiting someone on purpose, we have no business exploring parts of Tondo and other slum area. Just a basic common sense.
It is safe for as long as you dont go to places where hold up and thieves and pick pockets are around. I think it is a known fact anywhere in the World there are these kind of criminal minded people but other than that it is safe. For as long as you dont show off your bling bling etc. and initiate trouble when drunk. But then per my observation Foreigners has a special VIP treatment in the heart of the Filipinos.
I remember my Boss Grandson a US Teenager visited us in Cavite for Fiesta and he is well love in our Subdivision like everybody knows him and he knows them but Me and Family hardly knew our nearest neighbor😂 he is an instant star that he kept coming back.
Absolutely safe. There is NO Mass shootings like in USA.
Only for that part.
For the rest of unsafe doings, it also happens in any country. So its still safe. Just have common sense.
no mass shootings BUT KIDNAPPING IS JUST A NORMAL THING HERE.
How can a country with the kindest and friendliest people on the planet, be regarded as unsafe? Parts of Manila I guess the question is fair, but the country in general is chill as! Haha
Quick answer yes but if this foreigners gets exposed maybe not
Philippines is safe. I m not sure why others think it is not safe here. Here it is a lot more safer than a lot of other countries.
What do you think Rob ? Philippines is safe or not ?
I live in Cleveland in Ohio, USA not safe for foreigners, I want to leave there because my brother doesn't want to because there is no one to watch his house because there are many incidents of robbery there.
Only dangerous online and by word. Also, people in the slums are happy and have a thriving community.. They get to eat 3x a day, probably have more savings than you, and a nice house in the province. In the US, you live in the projects and depend on gov welfare 😂
interview some passport bros here
Manong guard FTW
Ok be careful of most taxis in Manila, stay out of the slums, and watch out for beggars, and stray dogs.
I addice to all Filippinos in USA not go out in the evening because in 2022 , 25 filippinos killed there
Why foreigners vloggers always contexts is:
" Philippines really safe"?🙄😅😂
infact safer than US , France etc...
On a day to day basis, the US and some European countries are not safe. 🤫
@@denillearenga7274yes US shooting considered as normal and much higher crime rates than philippines (not based on population) but everyday news america always receives
Its very safe for Vloggers😂
Just go arround, and see d reality. Filipinos always give advice to foriegner. Like riding taxi, some take advantage, and many taxi drivers are honest. Just ask first howmuch before take ride
0:28 - Small Correction - Jose Rizal never really fought for Independence - but an entitlement to native lands, diplomacy, justice, human rights, and equality between races. Still, he wanted the Philippines to be a province of Spain for a mean time but his novel "Noli Me Tángere" inspired Filipinos to rebel against the Colonist.
There a place not safe even some other countrt
Ameeica is 20 times more dangerous trust me...but i have been considering retiring in the Philippines... because i heard its super cheap
hay nku yng safe na place ay nasa moon 🌙 so you better stay your own country if you scared 😱 or what you think baka MA stressed k lng
Its not safe !!! Please be careful foreigners !!!
manong guard almost ran out of english, one more minute and he is done haha
Yeah...paubos na english q boss😂
Good and Evil still dwell in this world. Do not trust easily. Seek God in all yours decisions. Blessings.
Nah politicians are evil and scam a lot of people lol.
The guy in the black shirt was like "I'm a bigger guy" but he's smaller than Rob. Also when he says he get's cat called, does he mean buy women or lady boys?
Is like people saying he good lookin, why don't you come see me later, or what???
If it's not red light by woman if red light lady boy lol
anywhere in the world has its own "slam or ghetto" place. Is it safe to the foreigners? of course not! Its not even safe if your local to that country. Tourists should stay on the tourist area. If you plan to live in a foreign country, dont explore yet, learn their culture first and have lots of local friends.
You can tell how safe a country is even mall security guards in Philippines carry firearms.
Kung AKO nga mismo Pinoy, HINDE safe para sa akin. Foreigner pa kaya😂
mismo, daming kidnapan nagaganap eh ung iba di lang nababalita tapos ilang taon na eh ni katawan di na nakita
No, we are not safe because a banch of monkey vloggers scattered in Ph. exploiting always took advantage of how friendly and generous we are. were friendly, same as if we were angry..💪👺
i cant believe people may staring you for no reason thats why Filipinos are safe but another Is not safe whatever you go so Manila is very dirty
On the islands it's full of young female solo travellers, all having a great time and extending their visas! Garbage topic.
why do this people need to ask about safety did they not know this in school in their country?!
anong pinagsasabi ng ibang mga iineenterview mo lol
I don't want to be rude but I have to say it. You must be one demented person to go to a place you know it's looming danger, we Filipinos are hospitable people but we have our own issues too, we have our own limits. So please as a foreigner stay away from dangerous places and be respectful to the locals in the country. Not only mine but all countries
galing ako jan sa luneta para mag shoot ng vlog. anliit ng camera kong dala at sarili ko lang kinukunan ko kausap ko yung camera. nilapitan ako ng guard na bawal daw at gusto pa ipabura yung mga kuha ko. pero pag foreigner yung mag vlog at yung guard pa mismong ininterview walang problema? foreigner lover nga naman.. kupal sa sariling kalahi.
May permission po kasi yan baka sa private ka pumupunta, bakit po ako ilang beses ako nag shoot at picture wala naman problema need mo lang talaga ng permission sa stuff para hindi masabihan.
@@Janger82 ano pinang shoot mo ng pic? That was 2020 nung nag shoot ako
@@jan-jans143 Nang hihiram lang ako ng camera fuji at apple ang gamit ko kasama kopa mga mormon missionaries(Filipino, Pacific islander, at White American kasama ko madalas), need niyo lang po talaga mag ask sa stuff especially sa guard for safety & security to avoid of poverty porn. At saka bawal din po talaga mag'camera shoot kahit pinoy or foreigner kapa still you don't have to take a shot of some private establishment and stuff, ang bawal po talaga is yung mga heritage site at private places tulad ng main post at rizal heritage. Until now luneta is more strict and safe than before.
@@Janger82 kumuha pa kayo ng permit? sabi kasi ng guard need permit
lol What is with these is Philippines safe videos? The only unsafe areas are in the far south with Muslims. The christian areas are probably the safest places in the world!
One of the first places that my then girlfriend and I went when I came to the Philippines in 2018 was Rizal Park. One day, while Emy was at work, I had the crazy idea to walk to the mall from my hotel on Leon Guinto Street. A few catcalls and many sideways looks later, I made it to the mall and got a coffee. On the way back, however, a pickpocket attempted to ply his trade when he came out from behind a Jeepney. Catching peripheral sight of him, I turned around and he ran off. Other than getting a very worried scolding from Emy, I made it ok.
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the Philippines is magnitudes more safe than that city on your shirt.