{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/philippines/manila","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T01:34:41.117Z","place":{"city":"Manila","country":"Philippines","countryCode":"PH","lat":14.6042,"lon":120.9822},"safety":{"score":65,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":65,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":66,"travellerSentiment":{"score":63,"label":"Mixed","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel safe in well‑touristed districts but express concern over petty theft and occasional scams.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":68,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":63,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":63,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":72,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":55,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":78,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":4,"label":"Advises against all travel to parts of the country","updated":"2026-07-15T08:55:25Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/philippines"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":2,"label":"Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)","updated":"2026-07-07T09:02:08.170000-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/philippines"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":4.34759149828352,"display":"4.3 / 100k","year":"2023","score":70,"source":"World Bank Open Data"},{"key":"crime_major_constraint","label":"Crime seen as a major business constraint","value":3.5,"display":"3.5%","year":"2015","score":89,"source":"World Bank Enterprise 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":"numbeo_crime_index","label":"Crime index (crowdsourced)","value":64.64,"display":"64.6 / 100 · city-level","year":null,"score":36,"source":"Numbeo Crime Index"},{"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":"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":64,"display":"US AQI 64 · Moderate","year":null,"score":83,"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":32,"display":"July: highs ~32°C · damaging winds, heavy rain / flooding","year":null,"score":52,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 50 quakes ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":84,"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 — Manila is generally safe for visitors who stay alert and avoid high‑risk areas.","summary":"Manila’s composite safety index of 66 reflects moderate overall risk, with lower homicide rates than many large cities but elevated petty‑crime concerns. Visitor safety is typically good in central districts, while Mindanao and the Sulu archipelago remain off‑limits due to serious security advisories.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon in central Manila but can occur in isolated peripheral neighborhoods, especially at night."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are frequent in crowded transport hubs, markets and tourist sites."},"safeAreas":["Makati","Bonifacio Global City","Intramuros"],"avoidAreas":["Tondo"],"scams":["Overcharging for tours or transport","Fake police or security personnel demanding bribes","Unlicensed taxis and ride‑share scams"],"zones":[{"name":"Makati","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe for visitors; busy business district with strong police presence, but standard precautions advised after dark."},{"name":"Quezon City","level":"caution","note":"Busy urban area with mixed safety; daytime is fine but stay alert in crowded spots and avoid poorly lit streets at night."},{"name":"Bonifacio Global City","level":"safe","note":"Well-maintained and patrolled area; safe for travelers who keep belongings secure and avoid isolated alleys after dark."},{"name":"Intramuros","level":"safe","note":"Tourist-friendly historic zone with constant foot traffic and security; petty theft possible, so watch belongings."},{"name":"Tondo","level":"avoid","note":"High crime rate and informal settlements; avoid entirely due to frequent petty theft and pickpocketing."}]}}