Here’s a tip if you ever want to visit the Philippines, island of Mindanao (also termed the group of islands known as Mindanao).
Go to Manilla, Cebu, Bohol, or other places that encourage tourism. These areas are full of wonderfully friendly people with a long Christian (Catholic I think) history. Mindanao is predominately Muslim and has active terrorist training camps, it is not safe for a white person. Being white there paints a big target on you. Being any shade of brown takes the bullseye off of you, but you still run a risk with kidnappers, pirates, and other extremist groups.
I loved my trip to the Philippines and would recommend it to anyone, just take the advice above and avoid Mindanao and you’ll be fine.
Davao City is one of the safest cities in the world.
Mayor Duterte doesn’t put up with any criminal bs.
Likely MILF or Abu Sayyif. Both are usually found further South in the Sulu sea and the usually don’t venture this far North.