manila.json

{
    "city": "Manila",
    "country": "Philippines",
    "year": 2025,
    "news_sources": [
        {
            "name": "Manila Bulletin",
            "url": "https://mb.com.ph/",
            "language": "English"
        },
        {
            "name": "The Manila Times",
            "url": "https://www.manilatimes.net/",
            "language": "English"
        },
        {
            "name": "Philippine Daily Inquirer",
            "url": "https://www.inquirer.net/",
            "language": "English"
        },
        {
            "name": "The Philippine Star",
            "url": "https://www.philstar.com/",
            "language": "English"
        },
        {
            "name": "ABS-CBN News",
            "url": "https://news.abs-cbn.com/",
            "language": "English"
        },
        {
            "name": "GMA News Online",
            "url": "https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/",
            "language": "English"
        },
        {
            "name": "Rappler",
            "url": "https://www.rappler.com/",
            "language": "English"
        },
        {
            "name": "SunStar Manila",
            "url": "https://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news",
            "language": "English"
        },
        {
            "name": "Philippine News Agency (PNA)",
            "url": "https://www.pna.gov.ph/",
            "language": "English"
        },
        {
            "name": "Manila Standard",
            "url": "https://manilastandard.net/",
            "language": "English"
        },
        {
            "name": "Tempo",
            "url": "https://tempo.com.ph/",
            "language": "English"
        },
        {
            "name": "Balita",
            "url": "https://balita.net.ph/",
            "language": "Filipino"
        },
        {
            "name": "Pilipino Star Ngayon",
            "url": "https://www.philstar.com/pilipino-star-ngayon",
            "language": "Filipino"
        },
        {
            "name": "Net 25 News",
            "url": "https://net25.com/",
            "language": "English"
        },
        {
            "name": "UNTV News and Rescue",
            "url": "https://www.untvweb.com/news/",
            "language": "English"
        },
        {
            "name": "SMNI News Channel",
            "url": "https://smninewschannel.com/",
            "language": "English"
        }
    ],
    "safest_neighborhoods": [
        {
            "name": "Bonifacio Global City (BGC)",
            "description": "A modern, master-planned district known for its upscale residences, corporate offices, shopping centers, and vibrant nightlife. BGC boasts a strong security presence and is considered one of the safest areas in Metro Manila.",
            "source": "https://www.reddit.com/r/MANILA/comments/16onoi9/whats_the_best_neighborhood_to_stay_in/"
        },
        {
            "name": "Makati (Legazpi and Salcedo Villages)",
            "description": "Makati's central business district, particularly Legazpi and Salcedo Villages, is renowned for its safety, walkability, and proximity to amenities like parks, malls, and restaurants. The area is popular among expatriates and professionals.",
            "source": "https://www.reddit.com/r/Philippines_Expats/comments/1fqbti1/neighborhood_to_stay_in_manila/"
        },
        {
            "name": "Eastwood City, Quezon City",
            "description": "A self-contained commercial and residential development in Quezon City, Eastwood City offers a secure environment with 24/7 security, making it a preferred choice for families and young professionals.",
            "source": "https://www.reddit.com/r/Philippines_Expats/comments/1g2ix0o/is_it_generally_safe_for_expats_to_live_in_the/"
        },
        {
            "name": "Alabang, Muntinlupa",
            "description": "Located in the southern part of Metro Manila, Alabang is known for its gated communities, business parks, and shopping centers. The area maintains a suburban feel with a reputation for safety and cleanliness.",
            "source": "https://www.reddit.com/r/Philippines_Expats/comments/1ix8hvu/california_to_manila/"
        },
        {
            "name": "New Manila, Quezon City",
            "description": "An upscale residential area characterized by large homes and tree-lined streets. New Manila is considered safe and is home to several reputable schools and institutions.",
            "source": "https://www.reddit.com/r/Philippines_Expats/comments/1ix8hvu/california_to_manila/"
        }
    ],
    "high_crime_neighborhoods": [
        {
            "name": "Tondo",
            "description": "One of Manila's most densely populated districts, Tondo has a long-standing reputation for poverty and high crime rates, including gang-related activities and petty crimes.",
            "source": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tondo%2C_Manila"
        },
        {
            "name": "Baseco Compound (Port Area)",
            "description": "A slum area located near the Port of Manila, Baseco Compound is known for its informal settlements, inadequate infrastructure, and high incidence of crime.",
            "source": "https://yourinternationaltaxlawyers.net/index.php/blog/869-best-and-worst-neighborhoods-in-metro-manila"
        },
        {
            "name": "Sta. Cruz",
            "description": "An older district in Manila that has been identified as one of the city's most crime-prone areas, with issues ranging from theft to more serious offenses.",
            "source": "https://theinquisitor.weebly.com/manilas-most-dangerous-areas-indentified.html"
        },
        {
            "name": "San Andres",
            "description": "A densely populated area with a reputation for inadequate housing and services, San Andres has been highlighted as an area tourists should avoid due to safety concerns.",
            "source": "https://www.worldnomads.com/travel-safety/southeast-asia/philippines/areas-to-avoid-in-the-philippines"
        },
        {
            "name": "Navotas",
            "description": "Known for its fishing industry, Navotas faces challenges related to poverty, flooding, and crime, making it one of the less safe areas in Metro Manila.",
            "source": "https://yourinternationaltaxlawyers.net/index.php/blog/869-best-and-worst-neighborhoods-in-metro-manila"
        }
    ],
    "crime_data_sources": [
        {
            "name": "Philippine National Police - FOI Portal: Manila Crime Statistics (2016-2024)",
            "url": "https://www.foi.gov.ph/agencies/pnp/manila-crime-state/",
            "type": "national statistics agency"
        },
        {
            "name": "Philippine National Police - FOI Portal: Comprehensive Raw Crime Data (2004-2024)",
            "url": "https://www.foi.gov.ph/agencies/pnp/",
            "type": "national statistics agency"
        },
        {
            "name": "Philippine National Police - Data Portal",
            "url": "https://www.data.pssc.org.ph/docs/philippine-national-police/",
            "type": "national statistics agency"
        },
        {
            "name": "Open Data Philippines",
            "url": "https://data.gov.ph/",
            "type": "national statistics agency"
        },
        {
            "name": "NCRPO: Metro Manila Crime Rate Down by 22.53% (April 2025)",
            "url": "https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2055488/metro-manila-crime-rate-down-by-22-53-in-last-5-months-says-ncrpo",
            "type": "metro authority"
        },
        {
            "name": "GMA News: Metro Manila Crime Rate Down by Over 21% (February 2025)",
            "url": "https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/metro/936671/crime-rate-in-metro-manila-down-by-over-21-ncrpo/story/",
            "type": "news media"
        },
        {
            "name": "Philippine News Agency: Metro Manila Crime Rate Down by 37% in February 2025",
            "url": "https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1245204",
            "type": "news media"
        },
        {
            "name": "Philippine Star: PNP Reports Crime Rate Down 26.76% (February 2025)",
            "url": "https://www.philstar.com/nation/2025/02/20/2422807/pnp-crime-rate-down-2676",
            "type": "news media"
        },
        {
            "name": "Numbeo: Crime in Manila, Philippines",
            "url": "https://www.numbeo.com/crime/in/Manila",
            "type": "news media"
        },
        {
            "name": "Philippine Standard Classification of Crime for Statistical Purposes",
            "url": "https://psa.gov.ph/classification/psccs",
            "type": "national statistics agency"
        }
    ],
    "trends_categories": {
        "physical": [
            {
                "title": "Baker Accused of Killing 7 Colleagues in Their Sleep After His Own Birthday Party in 'Gruesome Multiple Murder'",
                "source": "People",
                "url": "https://people.com/baker-accused-killing-seven-colleagues-birthday-philippines-reports-11721087",
                "language": "en",
                "date": "2025-04-24"
            },
            {
                "title": "Chinese-Filipino tycoon's killing sparks fears of organised crime surge in Philippines",
                "source": "South China Morning Post",
                "url": "https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3306048/chinese-filipino-tycoons-killing-sparks-fears-organised-crime-surge-philippines",
                "language": "en",
                "date": "2025-04-10"
            },
            {
                "title": "Korean man shot dead by robbers in busy Manila district",
                "source": "The Korea Times",
                "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2025/03/113_393854.html",
                "language": "en",
                "date": "2025-03-15"
            }
        ],
        "theft": [
            {
                "title": "Metro Manila crime rate down by 22.53% in last 5 months, says NCRPO",
                "source": "Inquirer.net",
                "url": "https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2055488/metro-manila-crime-rate-down-by-22-53-in-last-5-months-says-ncrpo",
                "language": "en",
                "date": "2025-04-24"
            },
            {
                "title": "Crimes in Southern Metro Manila down 22%",
                "source": "Philstar.com",
                "url": "https://www.philstar.com/nation/2025/04/07/2434096/crimes-southern-metro-manila-down-22",
                "language": "en",
                "date": "2025-04-07"
            },
            {
                "title": "Metro Manila crime rate down by 20%, police claim",
                "source": "Inquirer.net",
                "url": "https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2030794/metro-manila-crime-rate-down-by-20-police-claim",
                "language": "en",
                "date": "2025-02-03"
            }
        ],
        "health": [
            {
                "title": "Philippines receives strong endorsements to advance health security capacities following the completion of Joint External Evaluation (JEE)",
                "source": "World Health Organization",
                "url": "https://www.who.int/philippines/news/detail/29-11-2024-philippines-receives-strong-endorsements-to-advance-health-security-capacities-following-the-completion-of-joint-external-evaluation-%28jee%29",
                "language": "en",
                "date": "2024-11-29"
            },
            {
                "title": "The threat of Monkeypox in the Philippines: another problematic disease",
                "source": "PubMed Central",
                "url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9950230/",
                "language": "en",
                "date": "2023-02-15"
            },
            {
                "title": "Philippines - Traveler view | Travelers' Health - CDC",
                "source": "Centers for Disease Control and Prevention",
                "url": "https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/philippines",
                "language": "en",
                "date": "2025-04-15"
            }
        ],
        "women": [
            {
                "title": "Femicide: Targeting women because they're women",
                "source": "Inquirer.net",
                "url": "https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2022784/femicide-targeting-women-because-theyre-women",
                "language": "en",
                "date": "2025-01-31"
            },
            {
                "title": "VP Duterte flags 'alarming reality' for abused women on Int'l Women's Day",
                "source": "ABS-CBN News",
                "url": "https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/3/8/vp-duterte-flags-alarming-reality-for-abused-women-on-int-l-women-s-day-1142",
                "language": "en",
                "date": "2025-03-08"
            },
            {
                "title": "Despite gender equality, violence still surrounds women in PH",
                "source": "Inquirer.net",
                "url": "https://globalnation.inquirer.net/266256/despite-progress-in-equality-violence-still-surrounds-women-in-ph",
                "language": "en",
                "date": "2025-03-08"
            }
        ],
        "political": [
            {
                "title": "Philippine president orders probe into alleged foreign interference in elections",
                "source": "Reuters",
                "url": "https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippine-president-orders-probe-into-alleged-foreign-interference-elections-2025-04-25/",
                "language": "en",
                "date": "2025-04-25"
            },
            {
                "title": "Philippines feud heats up as Duterte camp hits back with corruption case against Marcos ally",
                "source": "South China Morning Post",
                "url": "https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3298406/philippines-feud-heats-duterte-camp-hits-back-corruption-case-against-marcos-ally",
                "language": "en",
                "date": "2025-02-12"
            },
            {
                "title": "UN panel: Corruption still pervasive in Philippines government",
                "source": "Philstar.com",
                "url": "https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2025/03/05/2425994/un-panel-corruption-still-pervasive-philippines-government",
                "language": "en",
                "date": "2025-03-05"
            }
        ],
        "lgbtq": [
            {
                "title": "As Pride 2024 opens, LGBT community promises 'show of force' to pass SOGIESC Equality Bill",
                "source": "ABS-CBN News",
                "url": "https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/5/30/as-pride-2024-opens-lgbt-community-promises-show-of-force-to-pass-sogiesc-equality-bill-2133",
                "language": "en",
                "date": "2024-06-01"
            },
            {
                "title": "Pride March 2024 aims for unity to end discrimination, violence against LGBT",
                "source": "ABS-CBN News",
                "url": "https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/6/21/pride-march-2024-aims-for-unity-to-end-discrimination-violence-against-lgbt-2247",
                "language": "en",
                "date": "2024-06-22"
            },
            {
                "title": "Philippines' LGBTQ+ groups seek options to US aid",
                "source": "Context by Thomson Reuters Foundation",
                "url": "https://www.context.news/socioeconomic-inclusion/philippines-lgbtq-groups-seek-options-to-us-aid",
                "language": "en",
                "date": "2025-03-15"
            }
        ]
    }
}