Is it reliable to work in the Philippines?

First of all, I can tell you clearly that jobs in the Philippines are reliable, although there are some bad companies. But this is the same everywhere. Most companies are very good. If they do well, tens of thousands of dollars a month is not a problem. The place where you work and live is also very safe. Here I will talk about the specific situation.

I think no matter who it is, if it is their first time to work in the Philippines, they will be worried. They are afraid of being cheated when going out, and that the company’s products are not the right version. I have worked in the Philippines for two years and will tell you. Tell us what you saw, heard and felt!

Is the Philippines safe?

First of all, what I want to say is that the Philippines is definitely not as safe as China, but the Philippines is still safe and everyone can go to work with confidence. We need to know that it is not only us who work in the Philippines, but also local people who work here. If we look at major events alone, the United States definitely has more people than the Philippines. When it comes to gun ownership, the gun ownership rate among Filipinos is very low.

Let’s first talk about what Filipinos have done for safety. Basically every shopping mall, restaurant, hotel, and building has security guards downstairs. Many buildings require ID cards to enter. For example, outsiders cannot enter my dormitory or office building. Manila is the capital of the Philippines and the most prosperous place, so there are naturally many high-rise buildings. Even if my friends come to visit me, they have to put their relevant documents in the lobby downstairs before they can enter my dormitory. So for safety in Manila, safe places are very safe. Of course, if there are no buildings in many places, there will be no security guards. Generally, the places where we work and live are full of high-rise buildings, so this is very safe.

Relatively speaking, Makati is the safest, because generally Makati's companies are surrounded by high-rise buildings, which means all have security guards. Makati is also the most prosperous area in the Philippines. When I get off work, I usually look around.

The safety factor in Pasay, Alabang, and Las Vegas is smaller, because there are many residential areas around office buildings and accommodation buildings, and security cannot be extended into them. Therefore, companies in these places generally use special vehicles to pick up and drop off workers to and from get off work. The purpose is to ensure the safety of employees on their way to and from get off work.

Those who say it is unsafe online, they say there are unsafe factors, but not every place is unsafe, every aspect of work and life is safe.

As for our safety when we go out on vacation, as long as we pay more attention, there is basically no problem.

Let’s talk about security. The issue of security is relative, not absolute. For example, if you run in the park during the day, it is definitely safer than at night. When we go to a place without people at night, we will definitely pay attention to safety. This is the awareness of self-prevention. It’s the same no matter where you work, everyone needs to be aware of self-prevention. Many people say that it is unsafe to take a taxi in the Philippines, but I have been in the Philippines for a few years and I have never been robbed because I pay attention to safety. For example, I will use the Grab app to call a taxi at night. If it is in a remote place, I won't go. I'd rather stay at home, or in a hotel. When I tell you that there is no security in China, I hope that everyone can pay attention to safety, strengthen their safety awareness, and be more cautious when going out. In this way, before we do something, we know what we can and cannot do.

Let’s take a look at the international security rankings. This is more realistic.

Is the Philippines safe? Please take a look at the Philippines’ “National Security Index” ranking!

The Philippines is really a lovely country. Ask people around you how they feel about this country. Absolute polarization. Most people who have lived in the Philippines love it here, and there is a magic that makes them unable to leave. People who have never been here have a great fear of this country.

From a global perspective, let’s take a look at the internationally authoritative big data.

"National Security Index". The higher the index, the safer the country is. Latest data.

Among the 125 countries in the world with statistical data, the Philippines’ ranking is slightly behind China’s. Those self-media reports on foreign security risks all day long, always saying that China is the safest country in the world, please go to the Baidu Safety Index ranking. Because Chinese people like to see this, just like whenever I see that China’s military power is very powerful, I get very excited. In fact, the gap between us and the United States is still very large. The same goes for security. The media gives you the news you want to see. What's more, the Philippines has a political conflict with us, so domestic reports will not be that good. Pakistan may not be safe, but we have good relations with Pakistan, so even if there are times when it is unsafe, the Chinese people can accept it.

Why is there a big gap between this ranking and the perception of many people who have never been to the Philippines?

The main reason is everyone’s information sources and the completeness of the information they obtain. For example, France. Everyone has been learning about this country since middle school textbooks. It is also the world's number one tourist destination. Many world luxury brands come from this country, so it naturally attracts a lot of attention in our daily lives. Everyone pays attention to studying in France and traveling and shopping in France. All kinds of information about France will be richer, everyone will have a more comprehensive understanding of this country, and the completeness of the information they have will be high. So even though there was a terrorist attack at an airport in France before, there was a terrorist attack on Bastille Day. What everyone remembers more is the beauty of this country. Everyone still travels.

To give another more recent example, Malaysia. Everyone has known since childhood that many Chinese singers are from Malaysia (bonus points). Everyone knows that Malaysia has the famous Twin Towers. There are many Chinese in this country (bonus points). Many people also know about Malaysia’s Second Home Plan ( Bonus points again, the commercial promotion of this plan is really successful). So having so many information sources is a plus, and naturally everyone thinks it’s great.

The Philippines suffers here, because there are fewer people who have never been there and take the initiative to learn about the Philippines. Coupled with some external factors, such as the Philippines' previous pro-American attitude and the fact that due to the South China Sea issue, people knew little about the Philippines, these have resulted in a serious loss of points. And occasional big events can easily be magnified. These have caused many people to be unable to objectively evaluate this beautiful island country.

A series of vicious incidents such as robberies and kidnappings also occur in the United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea and other countries that we think are safe, but why do we still have so many people traveling? Safety. When I met a businessman, he discussed to me that money is easy to make in this world. As long as you invest, money can make money. My friends always ask me, why don’t you go into business and still work part-time when the money is so easy to make? But if I meet a working person, he will tell me that it is difficult to make money. So different people speak different words. When some people work or travel in the Philippines, they like to go to bars and pick up girls, so their risk index will be very high. If you speak English well and you like to talk, you will find that local Filipinos are very friendly. If you like making money and you work hard, you will find that there is also money to be made here. In other words, the media will only write what you want to see. If the media writes that the happiness index of Filipinos is higher than that of China, I will probably be scolded to death.

What exactly is security?

I think many people have an incomplete understanding of the concept of security. The crime rate is a very important one. But it’s not just crime that threatens us. And every aspect of life. For example, traffic safety, food safety, air safety. Public security here in the Philippines is generally good. Terrorist threats are now a problem faced by the whole world. No country is absolutely safe. Although some major events occasionally occur in the Philippines, if viewed from a normal perspective, very few of them actually involve Chinese people. In addition, traffic safety in the Philippines is much better. The principle of pedestrian priority is very common, so cars will let people go. You can rest assured about food safety, as all the food here is made with real ingredients and made with care. You can rest assured that the air is safe. Although it is not "sweet", if you take a deep breath, you will have the smell of sea breeze and the oxygen content is absolutely full.

The beauty of the Philippines:

Did you know? The Philippines is the only Catholic country in Asia, which also teaches most people to be kind to others. Filipinos are not only hospitable, but also good at singing and dancing.

Did you know? The English literacy rate in the Philippines is third in the world, and many foreign teachers in the country are from the Philippines.

Did you know? The Philippines is the only country in the world where neither divorce nor abortion is allowed.

Did you know? The Philippines’ real estate investment return rate ranks first in Asia, with Manila five times higher than Beijing.

Did you know? Among the top 10 shopping malls in the world, 3 are in the Philippines.

Did you know that famous brands like Shanghaojia and San Miguel beer come from the Philippines?

Did you know that Filipinos in Asia love hygiene the most, and many of them brush their teeth at least three times a day. This is the largest sanitary consumer goods market in Southeast Asia.

Did you know? The Philippines accounts for 2 of the top 10 best islands in the world, and the first place is from the Philippines.

Did you know? Among the mineral reserves of the Philippines, gold reserves rank third in the world, copper reserves rank fourth in the world, and nickel reserves rank fifth in the world.

Did you know? The Philippines has the simplest and fastest immigration program in the world - SRRV Special Retirement Immigration.

Did you know? Manila, the capital of the Philippines, was once known as Asia’s Little New York.

Did you know? The Philippines is a country that regularly places in the top spots in world beauty pageants.

Trouble hotspots in the Philippines

Major events in the Philippines that often appear in news reports actually mostly occur in Mindanao, the southernmost island of the Philippines. All in all, the Philippines is generally safe. There are actually unsafe areas in every country, so it’s okay not to join in the fun.

Please pay attention to the following points regarding security issues.

1. Filipino children, children are indeed pitiful. They often beg, but the only time I was robbed was a child. One child blocked the way, and another child suddenly picked your pocket. And it was still on the road. Although there were not many people, there were many people on the road. So keep kids across the street as far away as possible. This is about homeless children. Generally speaking, the other party does not harm others when asking for money. So I’m going to take less money with me this year. But the child is very young after all. Sometimes if you yell at him, he will run away.

2. Repairing a car. If you don’t know what it means, just use Baidu. It’s easy to encounter immortals, unless it’s an acquaintance you trust. For example, our company administration has resources in this area. If our company employees want to have their cars repaired, our administration can arrange it. Many people find it by themselves at night, and it is easy to be hacked. Some people skip it several times. If some people look for it on their own, they know to be safe and will choose the location themselves. Rather than going to the other person's home. Of course, don’t panic if you meet someone asking for money. Many of them will use WeChat and Alipay. They will let you use WeChat and Alipay to make money. If you meet someone, try to leave the other party’s home. You can go to the dormitory to get money, or company employees will give money. , but you have to get it yourself, etc., and keep a clear mind.

3. When taking a taxi, you can use a taxi during the day, but it is best to use grab when going to remote places. When taking a taxi at night, you must use grab, but do not fall asleep in the car. Stay alert. If you encounter someone being robbed, don't panic. Give him money and a mobile phone. The other person asks for money and won't hurt you.

Others, anyway, Filipinos think foreigners are rich, so they will kill you. Sometimes taking a taxi will cost you more, and sometimes it will rip you off when you go shopping. But after all the problems, there are still many people working here?

Because these problems will also be encountered in China, although there will be fewer. But everyone mainly comes out to make money. I have met many people who rarely go out to play except for work. Going out to play will cost money, and consumption here is very high. This is why some people can save one or two hundred thousand, or even hundreds of thousands, after working for a year. But some people don’t have much money after a year. Many people go out to play, repair cars, have entertainment, etc. after their salary is paid. Before the month is over, they ask their boss to advance last month's salary.

I have a colleague who is like this. His monthly salary is higher than mine, but he has no money after just one week of salary. Basically they were used to eat, drink, whore and gamble.

It is true that you can make money here in the Philippines, but you must also learn to save money, be calm, practical, work hard, and focus on work. Your boss will also like you, and your salary will be higher. .

If you always play, your boss won’t like it and your salary won’t be too high. So some people say that there is no money made here, and there are indeed a lot of them, but don’t blame others for this, it’s all because of yourself.

Others

Overall, the Philippines is relatively safe. All people believe in Catholicism and are kind to others. But no matter where there are always good people and bad people, just keep your wealth low and keep it low-key. Jobs in the gaming industry are still relatively reliable, but many people are confused: Is it reliable to have a monthly salary of tens of thousands in a place as poor as the Philippines? He's not a liar, is he? In fact, if you think about it differently and imagine: it will become clear whether the industries related to pornography, gambling and drugs are profit-making industries. Of course, it is undeniable that many people have been tricked and deceived. The situation in the Philippines is much more complicated than in other countries such as Cambodia and Myanmar. In short, everyone should be cautious and keep their eyes open when choosing.

There are about 200,000 Chinese in the Philippines, and more than 90% of them are related to jobs related to spinach leaves (homophone). People who come to the Philippines can be roughly divided into several types of people. One type is people who have had great success but are desperate after failure. One type is a person with no culture, no background, and no problem. One type is people who are completely curious and want to work abroad to experience the living and working atmosphere abroad.

However, many friends have repeatedly asked me and discussed whether it is better to develop at home or abroad. In fact, I think this itself is a false proposition. Human thoughts are actually very contradictory and change all the time. When you truly achieve a certain goal and position, human thoughts will change inexplicably. To put it more simply: when people are wandering outside, they always want to go back home, and it is very strong; when one day they return to their hometown where they have been dreaming about, and after staying at home for a while, they want to go out again. It's like besieging a city: people outside the city want to get in, and people in the city want to get out!

So whether it is good domestic development or good foreign development, the important thing is your development. No matter how rich China is, if you can't make money in China, it is all in vain. This is why many hypocritical people say that if China is so good, why do so many people go abroad and are not patriotic? This has nothing to do with patriotism. We all live for our own interests. We go wherever we can make money. We go abroad to work just to find an opportunity for our own life development.