Crime in Manila, Philippines

I will admit Manila has improved under the administration of duterte and mayor Isko moreno when it comes to cleaning the streets to look nice. But the crime and corruption has not changed, it’s the same as it was since 2016 the only thing that’s worse is Police are becoming more trigger happy and abusive, sort of reverting back to the Marcos era.

Manila is alittle bit different from years ago, but having manila under the administration of Duterte, its becoming dangerous with police giving more power to abuse its citizens

I’m afraid even to leave my bloody flat in fear of getting burgled in broad daylight. Bloody awful place. I don’t feel safe whenever and wherever I walk.

I've been in manila 25 years back and forth never had a problem I'm Scottish and white , people are very friendly and I walk about makati park myself , I don't know where people get there info from but manila is perfectly safe mire than Glasgow .

Reading all this nonsense while I’m enjoying myself in Manila. Wondering at sundown at some random streets without any issues or fear. Don’t blame a city for few bad apples. I’m tall and muscular and have a attitude, maybe this helps but so far I didn’t come across to any bad experience in Manila.

And you think Manila is bad? Lol ... attempt a concert in us and get shot; go to school in us and get shot; go to movies in us and get shot; catch my drift?

I’ve been living in us for 17yrs now and been fortune enough to visit more than 50 countries, in my opinion us is less safer than Manila. What’s the worst think can happen in Manila? Her robber of $50? Big deal, what’s the worst that will defiantly happen to you in us (ny, Chicago, la, Detroit, etc) ? Dead.

Worst. Do not go. I work in Manila City and every time I walk even during the day time even in tourist spots I can't shake the feeling that I would get mugged. They use ice picks or sharpened bottles to threaten you. Getting stabbed by those sharpened bottles are the worst as usually your organs get sucked out due to pressure. The locals call this "Gripo". Some even use sharpened umbrellas to steal. Bringing a car is far worse an idea as parking is extremely difficult as the local parking police frequently tow away vehicles yet there seems to be a lack of initiative as to create proper parking facilities by anyone. Foreigners never ever take a local taxi as they usually increase the amount to be paid claiming that their meter is off. Better to download the grab app and book. Do not use the calesa or horse carriages in Intramuros, you'd be supporting animal cruelty as well as they'd rip you off. Same as with taking a thing called a pedicab or a bike tricycle. They charge a lot and give a "tour" but all the information you need can be found online. Women will try to rip you off for sex. Most women that you will meet in bars in Manila are hookers. Some, on the other hand, will try to get into a relationship with you and will ask money from you for their families. ALL IN ALL Manila City is a shitty place. IF YOU MUST STAY IN MANILA just go to Makati and BGC. Otherwise, get a connecting flight straight to Cebu or Palawan AVOID MANILA

Great article, thanks for the tips! Indeed, Philippines is a beautiful archipelago of islands of adventures and getaways. Unfortunately, there is a large number of tourist targeted scams and safety concerns over here.

Do be wary of the Ativan gang/family scam, familiar face scam, sob story scam, the bump and drop, paedophile scam, cards/poker/blackjack scam, beggars, fake goods, pickpockets, fake travel agents, bullet in bag scam, airline desk overweight luggage, immigration officer bribe, taxi spray scam and many more!