Same thing here in the Philippines. We are known for our hospitality and being friendly. However it depends mostly on someones' culture and ethnicity. What I mean is that there are also places here that has a history of violence especially in Muslim areas where Muslims and Christians cannot see eye to eye especially Muslim dominated areas. Nevertheless Philippines is a peaceful country but just be careful when you go to some places in Mindanao especially Muslim dominated areas where incidence of kidnapping is rampant.