Is Philippines safe in 2026?
Philippines scores 69.2/100 on the live safety index — broadly safe, with some concerns. The main pressure on the score comes from natural disasters, crime, military conflict. The score has been stable for 8 days. The 24-hour AI forecast calls the trend stable (projected 69.2/100).
69.2 /100broadly safe
30-day trend
Philippines's score rose by +1.2 over the last 22 days (68.0 → 69.2).
Risk factors
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Conflict & War
11.9/34.1 safety points.
Official travel advisory
2 Exercise Increased Caution
The U.S. State Department places Philippines at Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution citing terrorism, kidnapping, crime and civil unrest. Our live index reads 69.2/100. That advisory was last revised May 8, 2025, 526 days ago; the index above is recomputed continuously from current reporting.
Source: U.S. Department of State, revised May 8, 2025. Levels run 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). This page is not travel advice.
Latest recorded events
- Philippine Lower House approves Bill restricting minors’ social media access
- Philippines volcano erupts, creating 6km-high ash cloud
- Video shows dramatic eruption of volcano near Manila
- Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes Mindanao, Philippines, GFZ says
- Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of blocking law enforcement mission near Thitu
- Public transport drivers strike in Manila over soaring fuel prices
24-hour forecast
Trend: stable · projected score 69.2/100 (generated )
No recent events; the score remains close to its baseline and recent stable range.
Compared with nearby countries
| Country | Score | 0–100 | vs Philippines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | 69.2 | — | |
| Taiwan | 84.9 | +15.7 | |
| Brunei | 83.6 | +14.5 | |
| Hong Kong | 82.8 | +13.6 | |
| Macao | 88.8 | +19.6 | |
| Vietnam | 78.9 | +9.7 |