Consulate of Belarus in Davao City, Philippines
- Address: 58 Victoriei street, of. 421, Davao City
- Fax: +63212110903
- Email: bdconsulmindanao@hotmail.com
Head of mission: Wael Abdul Kader Batal, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
2 missions of Belarus in Philippines: Consulate of Belarus in Davao City, Philippines; Consulate of Belarus in Manila, Philippines. Addresses, phones and…
Head of mission: Wael Abdul Kader Batal, Honorary Consul (as of 2023)
Head of mission: Datuk Mohd Noor Amin bin Mohd. Noor Khan, Honorary Consul (as of 2024)
Belarus offers a unique blend of cultural and natural attractions that could appeal to some Filipino travelers. With 1.5 million Filipinos traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Belarus an intriguing destination worth exploring.
Belarus presents a mixed safety profile for tourists from the Philippines. It ranks 38th out of 40 European countries in terms of safety while walking alone at night, although specific data for the Philippines is not available. According to the Global Peace Index, Belarus is ranked 110th out of 160 countries, which is less favorable compared to the Philippines' ranking of 102nd. In terms of crime statistics, Belarus has a lower murder rate of 2.4 per 100,000 people compared to the Philippines' rate of 4.4. However, female murder rates are higher in Belarus at 1.7 compared to 0.8 in the Philippines. The Global Organized Crime Index shows that while Belarus has a lower score for mafia and crime networks (4.0 and 5.0 respectively), it scores poorly on state crime (9.0) compared to the Philippines (8.0). Other organized crime indices also indicate that the Philippines generally faces higher risks in various categories, such as human trafficking and drug trade. Overall, while Belarus may have certain advantages in specific crime rates, tourists should remain cautious and informed about the local conditions and potential risks.