2019 Philippines Crime and Safety Report

[Foreigner]

11 hours ago, Gary D said:

If the Philippines was that bad all of the locals would want to leave.

8 hours ago, Old55 said:

Given a chance the majority would love to depart.

Actions speak louder than words!

Visa seekers line up at US Embassy amid rains

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/photo/67679/visa-seekers-line-up-at-us-embassy-amid-rains/photo/

[Old55]

6 hours ago, Gary D said:

I think what I should of said was "surely would want to leave. So I guess you could say I was asking a question but in the vein of "is the pop catholic" or " does a bear shit in the woods.

And to be fair many Filipinos would never choose to leave. My Father In Law has a visa but did not even want to visit.

[hk blues]

It's hardly a surprise that people living in a country with limited opportunities and welfare provisions would wish to move to one where, if they believe the hype, the streets are paved with gold and everything is provided by the state - this can be the UK, the USA or pretty much any western country.  The reality may be different but still better than what they are leaving behind in many cases.  

[TimL]

Certainly nothing earth shattering in that report. All stuff everyone should already know in order to keep themselves safe when traveling anywhere in the world.