What are the benefits and disadvantages of living in a gated community, especially in metro manila?

The benefits would be safety and having some room for your kids to play. The shared amenities like parks and pools are great for afternoon or weekend family activities. Depending on the village though, there's usually a problem with parking and still some petty crimes within the community. Lots of gated communities also have schools in them so there are rush hours in the morning and when the students are dismissed.