How safe is Bohol for tourist?

Question: Planing for my family trip to Bohol, have a few concerns regarding the safety there! -How safe is Bohol for tourist now in 2012? Can i carry my camera out without a concern for theft / robbery? and any area that a tourist should avoid? Thanks!

Answer: I was in Bohol just a couple of weeks ago, and everything seems great there! Lovely & friendly people, i definitely feel at ease (and safe) during my vacation. But yup, common safety sense still applies anytime you travel! Do not “showcase” your money, watch your belongings, there will always be cases of theft when it seems the safest! My advice is that always keep your belongings on hand, strap is around the legs of chairs / tables when you are sitting for a meal etc. The most common theft is the use of distraction, and any kind of deterrent will be GREAT!

I’m carrying my big DSLR, and never felt a threat. There are alot of people using DSLR these days, becoming quite common, so just make sure you practice the common safety watch, and it should be fine!