General Information. Manila is a great city to visit, but it still has crime. Petty theft is the most common form of crime that tourists face, but you can generally avoid it. If youre out at night, avoid unlit areas and always walk in groups.

Is it safe to go to Manila Philippines?

In case you were wondering, criminal gangs, do play their part in the country, and thats still the case in Manila. This hasnt deterred tourists from visiting the Philippines as a whole and if visitor numbers are anything to go by, it seems that Manila is safe to visit, at least for tourists.

Is Manila a poor city?

With a steadily growing metropolitan area, Metro Manila is subject to a densifying population of slum dwellers—a 2014 article states that Manila has an estimated 4 million people living in slums, out of a total population of 21.3 million.