Tips when commuting in the Philippines

 1) Always put your important belongings such as money, and ID's to your belt bag, body bag or any bag that always strapped in your body. Don't leave it in baggage, communicate/show to the security guard that you have important belongings inside your bag. You can tell them that you'll open it once you leave the store.

2) If you brought food and drinks with you don't scan it in an xray machine. The food/drinks will absorb the radiation.

3) Always bring spare change to avoid fake money even though it's not common in Philippines. Transporation vehicles usually don't have change at early morning. Some tricycle drivers will say thank you if you give a whole amount if the change is only little meaning they want the change. This also applies for taxi drivers. Jeepney drivers though will give you change even if it's only little. Most micro stores also don't accept whole amount.

4) If possible always commute closely with another partner or group and stand erect while walking specially at night. This makes you more formidable making a less victim for criminals. Criminals often target the ones who look weak. 

5) Put your bags in your front. This prevents sneaky thiefs from stealing from you.

6) If walking in a crowd, always keep you friends beside you so no one will get lost. Search for an alternate path as possible to prevent airborne diseases, and pick pockets. Remove accesories such as wrist watch, and jewelries.

7) Dress appropriately depending on the circumstances and be neat. People will respect you and answer your questions if your asking for directions. Avoid daring clothes that catches unwanted eyes. You can also enter goverment offices and churches if you're not wearing sandos or shorts.

8) Wear sun protective clothes such as color white or black. They say color white reflects the heat and black absorbs it. Thick and tightly woven clothes such jeans also offers more protection from the sun. Remember to