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A beautiful archipelago of islands, you can find great beaches, pristine lagoons, warm and friendly locals, adventures and getaways all in Philippines.
Unfortunately, at certain tourist attractions, you need to keep your guard up against touts, criminals and some transport providers.
Note: vast majority of trips are trouble free and there is no need to be paranoid. That said, it always pays to be aware, careful, and prepared.
Emergency number
- All emergencies: 911
Travel guide
Airline overweight luggage scam in Philippines
1 0How it works: The National Bureau of Investigation found rogue airline staff who begin weighing your luggage before the weighing scale has reset from weighing of a previous luggage. This…
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ATM skimming in Philippines
1 0How it works: Situation: the vast majority of tourists would probably not fall for this but on the off-chance that you do, you need to know how to spot the…
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Pickpockets in Philippines
1 0How it works: They work in a gang – one onlooker, one blocks, pushes, distracts, or engages you, one grabs and the final hides the loot under a cover (e.g….
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Weighing scale shopping scam in Philippines
1 0How it works: Weighing scales that do not start from zero. Places to beware: Cebu: Taboan Public Market What to do: Check the weighing scale before items you are buying…
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