Palace downplays Philippines safety ranking

[Jonathan Fairfield]

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MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang downplayed yesterday the Global Finance Magazine report that put the Philippines at the bottom of its list of the world’s safest countries in 2021.

 

Contrary to the report, presidential spokesman Harry Roque Jr. said the Philippine government has been doing its best to ensure the safety of Filipinos.

 

“The opinion of Global Finance is but one among many varied points of view. While it is given that the Philippines is prone to natural hazards owing to its geographical location in the Pacific rim as well as due to climate change, our disaster management system continues to improve. The Filipino people are also growing more resilient and adaptive,” he said.

 

Full story: https://www.philstar.com/nation/2021/07/11/2111636/palace-downplays-philippines-safety-ranking

 

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[rasmus5150]

4 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said:

While it is given that the Philippines is prone to natural hazards owing to its geographical location in the Pacific rim as well as due to climate change, our disaster management system continues to improve.

Is trigger happy Police and a murderous President considered a natural hazard?

[BritManToo]

As a foreigner, I've never had any problems on my frequent trips to PI.

I would rate central London as far more dangerous at night.

[Destiny1990]

My personal feelings in Phillipines is also that i feel more secure  at night in a backstreet of Cebu City in comparison with a night out on the town in Marseille.

[hotchilli]

19 hours ago, rasmus5150 said:

Is trigger happy Police and a murderous President considered a natural hazard?

Depends on which side of the law you are. I don't have a problem with a leader being a leader.