The Most Dangerous Country in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia is generally a peaceful region, with most of the countries either under the control of a socialist party or the army.

However, there are still several places that you should seriously think twice about before visiting. This list includes the Philippines.

According to the Global Safety Index, the Philippines is the most dangerous country in Southeast Asia.

The U.S. Department of State advises all American travelers to the Philippines to exercise increased caution due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and a measles outbreak.

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) also reported that the Philippines is the most dangerous country in Southeast Asia for journalists.

The ongoing conflict between government troops and rebels has contributed to an interesting local phenomenon:

warlordism. Families of politicians, supported by the central government have created personal armies to supposedly fight the rebels.

However, that didn’t make things any better.

There isn’t a history of tourists being attacked on the island but nevertheless,

governments still advise their citizens against visiting the second-largest island in the Philippines.

Despite these issues, there are still many beautiful places to visit in the Philippines.

Some popular tourist destinations include Boracay Island, Palawan Island, and Cebu City.