{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/philippines/bohol","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T01:26:28.982Z","place":{"city":"Bohol","country":"Philippines","countryCode":"PH","lat":9.833333,"lon":124.1615579},"safety":{"score":67,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":68,"confidence":0.73,"caps":[],"databaseScore":67,"travellerSentiment":{"score":68,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel safe during daylight, though some express concern over occasional scams and traffic accidents","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":71,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":67,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Surveys"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths_pm","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest year)","value":0.8562599650464408,"display":"0.86 / million","year":"2021","score":75,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"stability","label":"Political stability & no terrorism","value":52.6707116,"display":"53/100","year":"2024","score":53,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"rule_of_law","label":"Rule of law","value":47.0863157,"display":"47/100","year":"2024","score":47,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"corruption","label":"Control of corruption","value":36.1832247,"display":"36/100","year":"2024","score":36,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"gov_effectiveness","label":"Government effectiveness","value":54.1505555,"display":"54/100","year":"2024","score":54,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":56.113404,"display":"56/100","year":"2024","score":56,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":50.6282195,"display":"51/100","year":"2024","score":51,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"violence_victimization","label":"Physical assault (past year)","value":5,"display":"5.0%","year":"2017","score":76,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"sexual_violence","label":"Sexual violence (past year)","value":2,"display":"2.0%","year":"2017","score":77,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"human_trafficking_victims","label":"Detected human-trafficking victims","value":1.58,"display":"1.58 / 100k","year":"2024","score":71,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"bribery_contact_rate","label":"Bribery during public-official contact","value":5.5,"display":"5.5%","year":"2019","score":87,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":52,"display":"US AQI 52 · Moderate","year":null,"score":89,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":31,"display":"July: highs ~31°C · strong winds, wet spell","year":null,"score":74,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 50 quakes ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":65,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)","year":null,"score":72,"source":"Government of Canada"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Bohol is generally safe for visitors, but exercise a high degree of caution in certain areas and against petty scams.","summary":"Bohol’s composite safety index of 67 reflects moderate risk, driven by crime and institutional weaknesses but offset by low homicide, strong tourism infrastructure, and low health hazards. Visitors face low‑to‑moderate petty‑theft and pickpocketing risks in crowded spots, while violent crime remains uncommon. Recent incidents show isolated thefts and a kidnapping scare, but overall safety trends are stable.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon but have been reported in isolated rural roads and poorly lit areas of Tagbilaran after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching occur in crowded markets, ferry terminals and popular tourist sites such as Panglao Beach"},"safeAreas":["Anda","Loboc","Chocolate Hills region"],"avoidAreas":["Panglao Island (beachfront nightlife zones)","Tagbilaran City (downtown market area after dark)"],"scams":["Fake resort Facebook pages collecting deposits via GCash or bank transfer","Overcharging by taxis and unlicensed tour operators","Online hotel‑booking fraud targeting tourists"],"zones":[{"name":"Panglao Island","level":"caution","note":"Popular beaches see petty theft and occasional overcharging; stay alert after dark"},{"name":"Tagbilaran City","level":"caution","note":"Urban area has beggar harassment and checkpoints; pickpocketing possible in crowded spots"},{"name":"Anda","level":"safe","note":"Quieter coastal town with low crime and strong tourist presence"},{"name":"Loboc","level":"safe","note":"Rural river area, minimal incidents, well‑patrolled by local police"},{"name":"Chocolate Hills region","level":"safe","note":"Scenic but remote; road accidents are the primary risk"}]}}