Crime and Safety
The Philippines is a safe place to travel as long as you exercise discretion and common sense. You'll find the same con artists and hustlers here that you'll find anywhere else, but most Filipinos are friendly and helpful. One of the most common scams is for foreigners to be approached by well-dressed young men or women who offer to buy you a coffee or a beer. The next day you wake up from a deep drug-induced sleep to find you have been relieved of your personal belongings. If you have a theft to report, you will have to file a complaint with the police to stand any chance of making an insurance claim. If it's a potentially serious problem, contact your embassy in Manila. It is generally accepted that police in the Philippines are not Asia's finest. Successive government administrations have made  © 2003 by Rough Guides Ltd. as trustee for its Authors. Published by Rough Guides. All rights reserved. Rough Guides name is a trademark of Rough Guides Ltd. Buy the book here!
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some headway in cleaning up the force, but it is still plagued by accusations of corruption, collusion and an alleged willingness to shoot first and ask questions later. Part of the problem is the low pay police officers receive. In 1999, new recruits were being offered the equivalent of US$120 a month. This makes some of them - a tiny minority, according to senior officers - willing to supplement their income with payoffs from anyone from the humblest motorist to the most notorious drug king.
Your Tips For Philippines
philippines festivalsjustin says "different philippines festivals in regions I, II, and III"
The Philippinesbob says "A great country"
try our countrywolf says "hope you visit our country. try out our white sand beaches in boracay and in the other visayan islands. or go to palawan - the last frontier, for diving and exploration. visit baguio, banaue and vigan in the north of luzon. i wouldnt recommend the island of mindanao, though.
just like visiting any other asian country, just use your common sense and dont trust strangers so easily, and you will be safe.
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be yourself...mac says "first of all in visiting the Philippine Islands, you must be YOURSELF...dont pretend that you understand us Filipinos...ask us if you want to know why we do this and why we do that...it really helps when you ask...visit us right now...God bless!mail me...mcreynanyting@yahoo.com...kip in touch!"
Boracay ResortsCalanthra says "Boracay Resorts affortable accomodation offers...best rates guranteed upto 80% ask us
or visit boracayoffers.com E-mail to boracay @ boracayoffers.com"
panagbenga 2006noemi says " come and visit baguio citythe summer capital of the
philippines.
come feel the cold wind embrace you as everyone
witness the different kind of float and street dancings
ande many more.............."
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