{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/philippines/baguio-city","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T01:26:08.710Z","place":{"city":"Baguio City","country":"Philippines","countryCode":"PH","lat":16.41639,"lon":120.59306},"safety":{"score":65,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":65,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":65,"travellerSentiment":{"score":67,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Travelers report feeling generally safe during daylight hours, but many note heightened vigilance needed in busy markets and night‑time settings","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"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":64,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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traffic accidents, especially during heavy rains"}]}}