Quezon City Travel Risk — Elevated Risk (57/100)
Is Quezon City safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Quezon City scores 57/100 on our travel risk index (Elevated). The US State Department rates Philippines Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 1 Sep 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country (updated 15 Jul 2026); Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Political instability (score 35)
Natural disasters (score 50)
September 27, 2026
Quezon City, Philippines has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 57 out of 100 (elevated risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is natural disasters at 50/100; the lowest-rated category is political instability at 35/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Philippines travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Quezon City currently sits at 57/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the elevated-risk tier. Travelers should plan more carefully than the global average — read the Actions section below before booking. The highest-rated risk category for Quezon City is natural disasters (50/100), and the lowest is political instability (35/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (66/100) and natural hazards (86/100).
A score of 57 is higher than 78% of the cities we score.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 15, 2026
Quezon City currently maintains an elevated risk baseline of 57 out of 100 with a Level 2 US State Department advisory. Ongoing regional concerns include an active drought alert across the Philippines and a Level 1 global dengue health notice from the CDC. Recent local events feature safety initiatives, such as the regional kickoff for National School Safety Week at San Francisco National High School.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 22:00 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Natural disasters (score 50/100): Check seasonal hazard (hurricane, monsoon, earthquake) for your dates. Identify hotel evacuation routes on arrival.
- Transport safety (score 45/100): Use the safest available transit. For high-risk routes, prefer reputable carriers and avoid late-night driving.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Quezon City
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Quezon City
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Families with children
Health/disaster risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, identify hospitals near your accommodation, and check seasonal hazard (storm/heat/quake) before you book.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Quezon City for solo travelers (Crime 45/100 · Transport 45/100), women traveling solo (Crime 45/100), older travelers (Health 40/100 · Transport 45/100), business travelers (Digital 35/100 · Money 40/100 · Transport 45/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 45/100 · Political 35/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
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Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | low |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Quezon City
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Philippines - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in Brunei, Indonesia, Cambodia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam GREEN · country-wide · 2026-04-30
The Drought notification level is Green.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 22:00:21 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — |
| Volcanoes | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Earthquakes (M5.5+) | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
Most flood events within 100 km of Quezon City happened in August (3 of 5 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
Significant Earthquakes (USGS M5.5+ within 150 km)
5 major seismic events recorded within 150 km over the past 5 years.
- Largest: M6.2 on 15 Jun 2023 (105 km away) — USGS details
- Most recent: M5.7 on 27 Nov 2024 (94 km away) — USGS details
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Philippines travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Philippines entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-16 18:31:06 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Quezon City
The most weather-stable two-month window for Quezon City is January–February, when typical daily temperatures run from about 22°C to 30°C and monthly rain averages 23 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include typhoon season in May–November; heavy rain season in June–October; monsoon in June–October. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 16, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Quezon City
Quezon City has 9 hospitals, 9 police stations, 4 embassies, 9 pharmacies and 5 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Center
- Hospital: East Avenue Medical Center
- Hospital: Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital Annex
- Hospital: Lung Center of the Philippines
- Hospital: National Kidney and Transplant Institute
- Hospital: National Kidney and Transplant Institute
- Hospital: Philippine Children's Medical Center
- Hospital: Philippine Heart Center
- Hospital: Veterans Memorial Medical Center
- Police: Barangay UP Village Police
- Police: PDEA Special Enforcement Service
- Police: Project 6 Police Station
- Police: Quezon City Hall Police Precint
- Police: Quezon City Police Station 10
- Police: Station 2
- Police: U.P. Diliman Police
- Police: University Avenue Police Community Precinct
- Police: University Police And Fire Department
- Embassy: Consulate of Ghana
- Embassy: Consulate of Peru
- Embassy: Embassy of Colombia
- Embassy: Honorary Consulates of Guatemala and Zambia
- Pharmacy: Alu-tucp
- Pharmacy: CVS Drugstore
- Pharmacy: Generika
- Pharmacy: Jireh Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Mercury Drug
- Pharmacy: South Star Drug
- Pharmacy: TGP
- Pharmacy: TGP
- Pharmacy: Watsons
- Fire station: Agham Fire Station
- Fire station: Central District Fire and Rescue Volunteer Brigade
- Fire station: Krus Na Ligas Fire Station
- Fire station: Pinagkaisahan Fire Sub-Station
- Fire station: Project 6 Fire Sub-Station
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Philippines)
| Police | 911 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
| General | 911 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
Medical infrastructure varies across regions, and travelers should ensure their insurance covers comprehensive medical care and evacuation. Local emergency response and healthcare availability depend heavily on the specific district within the city.
Common scam patterns
- Unauthorized Agency Solicitation. Individuals may falsely pose as government officials or agency representatives, sending emails to solicit donations or money for fake foundations. Travelers and contractors should verify any unexpected financial requests independently. Tip: Always verify official communications directly through recognized government channels before transferring funds.
Area notes
- Cubao. A major district in Quezon City where law enforcement operations have targeted illicit facilities such as illegal POGO-like hubs.
- Quezon City Center. The historical area and former capital site that features localized disaster risk management information and urban infrastructure.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | 58 → 57 | elevated | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 52 → 58 | elevated | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
Every editorial change to Quezon City's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
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Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Quezon City
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Quezon City, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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