Spain +++
But the Philippines is also very safe if you are an American, and not, say, a local politician.
I am confident about the Philippines that I can be out and about during the daytime. I’ve been there twice, for a total stay of 4 weeks. I’ve even gotten lost a couple of times in Manila in some of the slums. You just keep moving.
However, at night, since I’ve never been there out and about at night, I would not be confident about going to the bars or anything at night. I recommend you go to where you are staying and stay there once it goes past 6pm or 7pm.
Also, don’t owe drug money to anybody.
That’s where all the videos of people being openly shot in the Philippines come from.