Quote Originally Posted by johndavidc View Post
Could anyone tell me how safe it is to visit Davao? I obviously check the FO advice regarding traveling there, but would appreciate first hand experiences if there are any about. Regards John x
John ... Davao City itself is widely regarded as being one of the safest cities in the entire Philippines ... principally, I suppose, because its Mayor, Rodrigo Duterte is exceptionally tough on lawbreakers.

Indeed, I'm sure my friend and co-moderator, Terpe will bear this out - as he and his wife emigrated there from England last November.