Crime and Safety Warnings in Philippines
Crime and Safety Warnings for Philippines (Southeast Asia) come from Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Manila.
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At a glance
- countryPhilippines · Asia
- reference cityManila (14.6, 120.98)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number911
- risk profilestorm, flood, landslide, volcano, earthquake, tsunami, heat, coastal, epidemic, drought
What counts as a crime and safety warnings
Crime information is published by police forces as recorded offences, usually aggregated by area and month. It is not a warning in the official sense: it describes where offences have been recorded and helps with situational awareness, while police appeals and public safety alerts handle active incidents.
Who issues crime and safety warnings in Philippines
- meteoPhilippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)
- civilNational Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)
- volcanoPhilippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Philippines
- Compare recorded crime by district and time of day, not by city average.
- Report incidents to the local police and keep the reference number.
- Keep phones and bags out of sight in crowded transport areas.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Philippines: UK Police data, national police forces, Eurostat crime statistics, UNODC. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues crime and safety warnings in Philippines?
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in Philippines?
The primary emergency number is 911. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live crime and safety warnings for Philippines?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Manila from UK Police data, national police forces, Eurostat crime statistics, UNODC. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
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Generated 2026-10-18. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.