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Female traveler showing the eTravel QR Code on her smartphone at the immigration counter
4 min

eTravel Philippines: What is it and how to fill the form without getting scammed?

Mandatory for all travelers, the eTravel form (QR Code) replaces the old arrival card. Discover how to fill it out for free and avoid fraudulent websites.

AdministrationPreparation
#eTravel#Philippines#travel tips
A typical colorful tricycle on a sunny coastal road in the Philippines. (Cautious on special rates!)
5 min

Top 5 Biggest Tourist Scams (And How to Avoid Them)

Thwart the classic traps in the Philippines: fake change, the fixed-rate taxi, unexpected luggage surcharges, and improvised guides. Our top 5 scams of 2026 and how to parry them.

SecurityTravel
#Philippines#tourist scams#expat life
Tourists walking peacefully at night in a bustling tropical alley in the Philippines
5 min

Safety in the Philippines: Should You Really Be Afraid (2026)?

Is the Philippines dangerous for tourists? Separate fact from fiction. Zero filter on Mindanao's red zones, safety in Manila, and nighttime risks.

SafetyTravel
#Philippines#Expat life#Travel safety
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Cebu - Consequences and report September 2025
5 min

Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake in Cebu (Sept 30, 2025): Report and Consequences

On September 30, 2025, a powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Cebu in the Philippines. Toll: 69 dead, 150+ injured. State of calamity declared.

NewsSafety
#Cebu#earthquake#Philippines
Sunset over Manila Bay, Philippines
3 min

Philippines 2025: No-Go Zones and Safety Tips

No-go zones (Sulu, west/central Mindanao, Zamboanga) and our tips for traveling safely in the Philippines.

SafetyTips
#Philippines#Expat life#Travel safety