Security

One noticeable aspect about Manila is the amount of security guards that seem to be everywhere. Almost every store, cafe, or restaurant has a security guard standing at the door. You pretty much never have to open a door for yourself. There's usually a guard opening the door for you. Every street corner also seems to have a security guard (with a legitimate gun) standing on the sidewalk. Even the streets have traffic officers at major intersections making sure that drivers are following the rules. It all makes it feel like a very safe place to be. Oh yeah, and they are very approachable if you happen to need directions or need help finding some place.

A guard opening the door at a local mall called Aura