{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/philippines/manila","updatedAt":"2026-09-28T16:59:32.906Z","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":0.64,"caps":[],"databaseScore":66,"travellerSentiment":{"score":59,"label":"Mixed feelings","summary":"Travelers report feeling cautious but generally safe in tourist zones during daylight, with heightened anxiety at night or on crowded transport due to petty crime concerns.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":55,"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":66,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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spell","year":null,"score":92,"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 Increased Caution · 2 govts","year":null,"score":50,"source":"CA / US"}],"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":"Manila is moderately safe for travelers who exercise increased caution, particularly regarding petty crime and avoiding certain areas after dark.","summary":"While Manila's overall safety index is moderate, travelers face elevated risks of pickpocketing and bag snatching in crowded areas and on public transport, with occasional protests and transport strikes disrupting movement. Violent crime against tourists is less common but remains a concern in specific districts like Tondo and poorly lit areas.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Armed robbery occurs but is less frequent against tourists; higher risk in Tondo and poorly lit areas at night"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Very common on crowded LRT/MRT trains, jeepneys, and in markets like Divisoria; bag snatching by motorcycles also reported"},"safeAreas":["Intramuros","Makati Central Business District","Bonifacio Global City (BGC)"],"avoidAreas":["Tondo (gang activity and violent crime)","Divisoria (extreme pickpocketing and bag snatching)"],"scams":["Individuals pretending to recognize you and claiming hotel affiliation to gain trust","Overcharging or fake tour guides near tourist sites"],"zones":[{"name":"Intramuros","level":"safe","note":"Historic walled city with regular police patrols and tourist security; low violent crime."},{"name":"Makati Central Business District","level":"safe","note":"Well-lit, heavily patrolled financial hub with low street crime; avoid isolated ATMs after dark."},{"name":"Bonifacio Global City (BGC)","level":"safe","note":"Modern, planned district with private security, CCTV, and low incidence of petty theft."},{"name":"Ermita","level":"caution","note":"Tourist area with hotels and restaurants; pickpocketing and bag snatching common, especially at night."},{"name":"Malate","level":"caution","note":"Nightlife district with frequent petty crime; avoid walking alone after dark and watch for scams."},{"name":"Quiapo","level":"caution","note":"Crowded market and church area; high pickpocket risk and occasional scams targeting visitors."},{"name":"Tondo","level":"avoid","note":"Known for gang activity and violent crime; not recommended for tourists due to robbery and assault risks."},{"name":"Divisoria","level":"avoid","note":"Dense shopping area with extreme pickpocketing and bag snatching; avoid carrying valuables or going after dark."}]}}