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PHILIPPINES
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PHILIPPINES

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Last updated: June 1, 2026

The Philippines is warm and English-friendly, but typhoon timing, ferry safety records, and petty theft in Manila deserve attention.

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Crime
Medium
Health
Medium
Transport
High
Scams
Medium
Natural hazards
High

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U.S. Embassy Manila
1201 Roxas Boulevard, Manila
+63 2-5301-2000
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Last updated June 1, 2026
U.S. Embassy travel advisoriesPhilippines official tourism portalWHO travel health
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