{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/philippines/tandag","updatedAt":"2026-10-06T00:50:55.966Z","place":{"city":"Tandag","country":"Philippines","countryCode":"PH","lat":9.07833,"lon":126.19861},"safety":{"score":66,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":66,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":66,"travellerSentiment":{"score":67,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors feel safe during daytime activities in central Tandag, though some express unease about nighttime mobility and flood risks during the rainy season.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":68,"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":66,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Recent incidents are dominated by weather-related evacuations and drownings rather than crime targeting tourists. Visitors report feeling safe in daylight hours but should avoid isolated areas after dark and monitor flood warnings during October's heavy rains.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging risk exists but is uncommon for visitors; avoid deserted streets near the port area at night"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Bag-snatching occurs in crowded markets like Tandag Public Market, especially during fiesta seasons"},"safeAreas":["Mabua","Bongtud","Pangian","Washington"],"avoidAreas":["Telaje (due to recurring flooding and forced evacuations, most recently Oct 2025 and Feb 2026)"],"scams":["Taxi meter tampering or refusal","ATM skimming devices","Fake police shakedowns for bribes"],"zones":[{"name":"Poblacion (City Proper)","level":"caution","note":"Central district with markets and government offices; petty theft possible, especially after dark."},{"name":"Mabua","level":"safe","note":"Residential area near the coast; generally quiet with low crime reports."},{"name":"Bongtud","level":"safe","note":"Inland residential zone; stable and family-oriented with minimal safety concerns."},{"name":"San Jose","level":"caution","note":"Commercial and transport hub; watch for pickpocketing in crowded jeepney terminals."},{"name":"Telaje","level":"avoid","note":"Flood-prone area; recent forced evacuations due to heavy rains (Oct 2025, Feb 2026) make it risky during wet season."},{"name":"Bioto","level":"caution","note":"Coastal barangay; drowning incidents reported at nearby beaches (Feb 2026); avoid swimming alone."},{"name":"Pangian","level":"safe","note":"Upland agricultural area; low population density and no recent crime or disaster reports."},{"name":"Washington","level":"safe","note":"Established neighborhood with schools and churches; no notable safety issues in recent dossier."}]}}