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Travel warning: The Philippines has become increasingly corrupt—so corrupt that it is no longer safe for travelers. Due to the economic breakdown, more and more police officers have resorted to extortion and even kidnapping foreigners. Backed by prosecutors and judges, this has become a very profitable business. Here is some historical background: [Corruption in the Philippines] Imelda Marcos The Rise and Fall of One of the Worlds Most Powerful Women 9/212