Extremely Low Cost Of Living In The Philippines But Is It Safe?

[@barryinthepi390]

I've never felt unsafe here. The area we live in is considered a low crime area. We have a wall around the house and yard and its more to keep other dogs and animals from coming in. Our five dogs will let us know if anyone shows up outside our property.

[@joesixpack5691]

Lived there 8 years and returned to Texas 4 years ago. Things are bad everywhere and the US isnt what it used to be...but we all feel safer here. Just our experience...hope things go better for you than it did us!

[@Marker44]

Thank you. Welcome back!

[@robertricker2727]

The grills on windows and door from old Spainish influence over the Philippines. I've been pickpocketed once in 9 years at a grand opening of a SM store just too many people.

[@aboveitall9600]

Risk is always there, the active threat is dependent on how you mitigate those risks and expose yourself to them. Don’t walk around informal settlements like you own the place. Don’t assume every person is your friend. Don’t hand your 1K camera to a bunch of street kids to film you buying a coconut. Learn to say no. The real risk that you can mitigate is the natural disasters and lack in response resources / infrastructure. Especially on islands where there isn’t much to begin with. Guys who are from the west aren’t used to weeks or months no power when a typhoon comes through. There are absolutely no go zones in the Philippines. To say there isn’t for a foreigner isn’t the route to go. It’s the Moro Islamic groups in Mindanao and Sulu. The New People’s Army, communist rebels, are in a verity of islands…

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[@jasonhedley9435]

Well said

[@garrylafferty100]

There some area dont go in any city large or small not just area of Mindano.

[@joesixpack5691]

@@garrylafferty100 Very true. Muslim extremists are the least of your worries. You will meet your best friend there...and likely make your worst enemy. It's definitely going to be challenging...right down the line.

[@malyharel7310]

Good title "better be safe than sorry" anywhere in the world there is area that are more crimes. So just like Cecile said just be aware of your sorroundings. Some places is safety precaution like In Israel the houses built with home defense against war for example the houses has sealed room just incase of nuclear hits the house. Every building has an shelter.

[@gmm5550]

use the BIG brain and common sense and respect the people and surroundings and Philippines is perfectly safe..

[@stecar9122003]

There are dangerous places in every country. The western part of Mindanao like Marawi is not a safe place for foreigners to go to especially white people because they really stand out from the Filipino people. I've never had any problems in the Philippines even when I've been out and about. Hey it's better to be safe by locking the gates because should something ever happen then you would be wishing that the gats were locked. The neighbors have dogs so they're the early warning system for our security. It's also nice to have security guards in the subdivision who are armed. It helps to deter some criminals.

[@aboveitall9600]

Absolutely there are problems everywhere. I think the real differences is the support services when things go wrong. Guys are used to being able to call 911 in Mayberry and get help…guys the ambulance service in the Philippines is basically a taxi if available at all…most use a trike to try to the ER, once you get there you better have your ATM card ready…no cash no service…car accidents will mean a trip to the police station most likely and no English will be used unless speaking directly to you….learn the barangay complaint process if you are having issues, it’s not as simple as going to the Police….fire services are questionable. 1960s and 70s trucks are still in use in the provinces. It’s more about fixing your own problems than a safety net or parachute to fall into.

[@dannynicart2389]

They say that Fear is fear itself.

[@Marker44]

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[@Walt-ck5qn]

Hey Scott Cecile Liam & Chanel! Interesting and entertaining video with your personal insights and experiences. Hahahahaha! Nice family outing day! A chaise lounge chair is what Cecile is making reference to. Does KZbin reward you for the number of comments algorithm? It's good that you're proactive with development plans for future projects. Myself, I think along those lines being proactive, planning, preparation and organizing. Continued good fortune, health, fun and happiness. Stay safe

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[@Walt-ck5qn]

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[@lloydamos6895]

Marker an Wife,,, we usually travel to Davao City and my experience is that every where you go to any public place has several security officers with who guns and rifles and pistols checking every purse, pockets, and my experience traveling in a bus, they stop the bus every check point especially letting All the people out of the bus and checking every male ids and such,,, so the part of the Philippines that are unsafe is about 380 miles west of Davao City,,, and now the US military is there,,, I’m sure those strange aliens at Marawi are probably hiding out in caves perhaps,,,, hahaha,,, anyhow,,, it’s quite safe at Davao City,,, the problem is stealing,,, and ripping off foreigners,,, not good!!!,,,

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[@johnmarlin4661]

Sitting in Clark waiting for EVA AIR Flight to Taipei then LAX and back to Phoenix Az. where its 106 ! ugh Have never had troubles anywhere ,public transit , buses or malls .

[@Marker44]

Have a safe trip and welcome back! Pretty hot here in OKC right now also

[@aboveitall9600]

@@johnmarlin4661 EvaAir is great! Taipei a breeze to get through.

[@reynaldodelafuente6167]

it depends where the problem with pilipinos with our experience they are like tofu most of them no courtesy regarding holding the hold the elevator they cut you or cross infront of you while walking they will rush just to go in and would not say thank you the6 walk blocking your way while on cellphone not all some got no manners at all

[@garrylafferty100]

Wife dont like me walking by my self day or night.I never leave my bilfold in my back pocket. In general i feel safer in states were i live than philippines but i do feel safe i worry more about scammed on buying property etc I had money stolen from us a phipino i though was my friend . My wife said i told you you cant trust no one here. I will live in a compound to feel safe

[@robertriley2863]

I spent a month at marina condominium in Dumaguete I counted 15 security guards I think they overdo it a little too much because a week prior to that I spent a week at Sierra hotel just up the street which probably had more Guest than the condominium and they had one Guard and she was also the doorman without a gun I felt perfectly safe there

[@lesterager1005]

There is filpino filpina homes. Then there is the rich expat homes. And it the people you hire to do work on your homes. Sometimes they come back to the home when your not home.

[@Neal_only1]

closed sistern

[@Justiceseeker_55]

Manila is now one of tbe safest place in the country. Tondo is so much different from where it was before.. Mindanao is no longer as dangerous. No more kidnappers in Mindanao. Dont believe what u read in google. It is a passe news already. I wonber why they are not taking it down. The philippines is nos one of the safest countries in the world. Go to statistics.

[@gmm5550]

well problem in Mindanao isn't the kidnappings its the bombs and terror attacks.. do a quick google search