Philippines: Authorities investigating fatal shooting of New Zealand national in Makati City, Metro Manila, Feb. 22

Event

Philippine authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a New Zealand national in Makati City, Metro Manila, as of Feb. 22. The individual was reportedly walking with his partner along Filmore Street in Barangay Palanan late Feb. 19 when two assailants on a motorcycle approached and robbed them at gunpoint. The victim was shot by the perpetrators when he resisted. The suspects remain at large.

Advice

While the Philippines has a moderate crime rate, violent crimes do not typically target foreign nationals. The murders of foreign nationals are usually linked to robberies gone wrong, personal disputes, and suspicious business dealings. Given the country's widespread availability of firearms and many criminals' willingness to resort to force, the incident highlights that individuals should not resist or confront their assailants.