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Police are going around the area talking to expats and suggesting they leave and go to the city until after the election in May. th-cam.com/video/Gq7RnDH67Do/w-d-xo.htmlsi=s92m3dMGAz-gbJYZ
am an overseas filipin o worker, there are 12 million of us called OFWs, but there's nothing like home like the philippines, however it is the people that we're coming back to, filipinos in general are very caring human beings that's the reason why number one nurses in the world being exported are nurses, and i am one of them, but you have to be cognizant on your surroundings, the world is not all beauty and fun...just be careful when you're in an area that have different religion, though philippines is 95% christian, stick to where the people have this fear of God and love for fellow human being or so-called "good samaritans," as Jesus said.
The vast majority of western governments advise "do not travel" to anywhere in Mindanao. Everyone needs to take responsibility for their own stupid actions.
Stop spreading misinformation. A travel advisory is not a warning to never travel in an area. I was in Mindanao for 2 weeks in the summer. At no point did I ever feel unsafe. The only recommended no travel zone is Marawi City. The US state department's website literally says it's recommended to travel in other places in Mindanao.
@@ulyssesfewl1059 only in the red spots in Mindanao are cautious for foreign travellers the rest are non essentials for foreigners except Siargao and Davao City
I watched this guys video wherein he told that the locals were warning him that he should stay at home and stop going out and filming videos. They warned him that he wasn't safe. He said that the locals were wrong. He was very bold and ignored good advice.
This is from another commenter, commenting on a different channel: Guy kidnapped. Elliot Eastman explained about 10 days ago on a youtube video titled "i found my wife in the Philippines" @1:25. that he was recently loaned out 21k and collected 23.5k. and had sent 35k back out on the street to make more...and he spoke of how he was spending hundreds of thousands on their new sari sari store with solar system and starlink piso wifi... So he was openly advertising: 1. That he had, for the poor area, a year or two of a locals income in cash moving in and out 2. That he as an American was charging usury interest rates to local muslims (Quran bans interest) and 3. That heas an American was likely taking business from other local loan sharks in a red zone (really stupid thing to do).... The guy was so situationally unaware of the actual risks... He joked about being kidnapped....
I was born in Mindanao. The rule of thumb is stay away from Muslim areas unless you know someone local. These includes Filipinos that are not from Mindanao. Foreigners should stick to areas with other expats. Use your common sense.
@@edwardsmcintyre9014so what if his partner is muslim. his wife's family and neighbors warned him about the danger of living among them. His wife's father was afraid for his daughter and the family, all of them are a target. He endangered everyone by staying there.
am an overseas filipin o worker, there are 12 million of us called OFWs, but there's nothing like home like the philippines, however it is the people that we're coming back to, filipinos in general are very caring human beings that's the reason why number one nurses in the world being exported are nurses, and i am one of them, but you have to be cognizant on your surroundings, the world is not all beauty and fun...just be careful when you're in an area that have different religion, though philippines is 95% christian, stick to where the people have this fear of God and love for fellow human being or so-called "good samaritans," as Jesus said.
Hi sir good pm. Am a retired military officer from iligan city. Mindanao is a very large island,much larger than Visayas. I think sir it is very unfair to us mindanaoans to always attach Mindanao to vlog or news items like this when it should have been like "..kidnapped in Sibugay".. Titles like yours puts our island in hot waters. Your viewers will see Mindanao in bad light as if the whole of Mindanao is a kidnapper's haven! Sibugay is just a small part of mindanao sir.. When somebody is kidnapped in a remote place in Luzon or Visayas, Luzon or Visayas is never mentioned. Instead, the place or Municipality or city where the crime happened is stated clearly..Our island is jeopardized and put in hot water everytime people attach the word Mindanao in crimes such as this. Hoping Sir you can correct this. I think the title should have been 'American kidnapped in Sibugay Province..
Absolutely agree with you officer sir we own property in Zamboanga Del Norte traveled all of Mindanao in our van my wife’s family form this area the young man was kidnapped and I still feel safer in Mindanao then in any other island. They forget to add that Manila Cebu Dumaguete all have had volient crime against Foreigners recently when Mindanaos last incident was over 8 years ago. I’m with you tired of seeing them say Mindanao making it looks as a whole. They quick to jump saying the terrorist the terrorist are behind this before knowing the facts. The police have already said they thinking this was done by somebody close to him as they have reported his wife left her Filipino boyfriend for him he was with a Filipina who conned him also. It was also said he bragged to all of them his family had money back home. I don’t believe for 1 minute the last kidnapping of a foreigner was in Dipolog over 8 years ago terrorist waited this long only somebody with no sense would believe they wait.
This is my personal opinion. True, there are violence in big cities like Manila, Cebu and Dumaguete but unfortunately most kidnappings of foreigners happen in Mindanao and other towns and cities. Personally as a Filipino, I don’t even try to venture in that part of the Philippines. You only get kidnapped once and your life will unfortunately be over.
Been to Iligan City, Mindanao, on vacation many times since 2008. Never had any problem there and always felt safe and secure there at all times. I usually visit for about 4 weeks. Just use common sense, dont wear expensive clothes or jewelry. Don't flash big wads of money around and be aware of your surroundings.
Been in the Philippines for 31 years and i said this on hundreds of bloggers sites, stay low low key. Don't show any wealth and don't introduce too many people into your house. The least you are seen the safer you will be. One other word of advice, if you do have a bit of wealth beware of your wifes family.
Our whole American country is being sharked by loans! he was of the virus that has taken over our governments, schools, politicians, social policies, insurance companies, taxation, permits.
Imagine moving to a third world country into a dangerous area full of Muslims and trying to make money as a loan shark. How low of an IQ does one need to do that?
I chatted with Elliot who went by the name of Mohammad a few weeks ago on a livestream from his sari sari store there, seemed like a nice kid just struggling a bit there.
Don't worry. The Philippines is paradise. He'll be fine. When one mentions the realities of the place, they say you're being negative and to go back where you come from which in and of itself is extremely ignorant!!!
The Americans that risk traveling and living in the Red Zone of the Philippines are ignoring US Government warnings. If any maliscious acts occur to them while in the Red Zone, they can’t seriously expect the USA Government to rescue them. Even other areas in Mindanao not in the red zone are considered risky and it is recommended to reconsider travel there. Just because you “feel safe” doesn’t mean you are safe.
I've been to Cagayan De Oro before Gio My parents own a boarding house there and yeah my dad has told me that I need to slow down on ordering online because I often did that because some Filipinos are jealous and just observe people and if they observe someone who has money it might cause trouble. it's really none of anyone's business but yeah you just have to have some common sense when going there to Mindanao or anywhere in the Philippines. I just try to live low key here in the Philippines but it's hard when some people are lazy they don't want to put in the work to make their lives better and they become jealous and might want to do others harm
I think people wants income it's the lack of these job opportunities and decent income puts on hold. Govt efforts to generate jobs are non existent only propagandas if it's true it's only for politicians cohorts and families....
As someone who has visited Manila, Cebu and Mindanao - the risk of getting kidnapped, shot or blown up in a bombing i Mindanao seemed to be a tiny fraction of the risk of getting killed in trafic in Manila. The differance is that the bombing, kidnapping or shooting in Mindanao is big news while another killed in trafic in Manila goes unnoticed. Not saying that you should be careful if going to Mindanao, but also be very careful in trafic when in Manila and Cebu.
Actually, the difference between MINDANAO, versus other Christian cities in the Philippines is that you won't ever see an army of militia/insurgents/guerrillas fight a full fledged gun battle with the Philippine army in broad daylight as they do in MINDANAO. Does not occur in Manila or Cebu. There are safe places in MINDANAO we know, same can be said countries like Israel as well. But I would not live there either. Who commits kidnappings in MINDANAO? Guess it right, Muslims.
I don't think he converted to Islam, I think this is what caused friction. Things like gives loans with interest is absolutely haram (prohibited) in Islam. So his behavior is the main reason he made himself a mark.
This wasn’t a kidnapping for ransom, this guy eloped with a young Muslim girl in defiance of her family and their traditions, he even took photos of himself in traditional Muslim clothing so her family had him taken out.
In general, the more muslim regions are the ones you need to stay away from. They still live in the dark ages and think that the entire island is still theirs.
If you are from a Western nation the smart move is to simply stay away from Mindanao. And if you are inclined to take the advice of TH-cam's expat vloggers on where it is safe to travel, ask them if they will help you if you get accosted in one of their safe places to visit. P.S. If you are nevertheless wanting to see all of Mindanao, ask yourself why you want to go there. What is on Mindanao that's so compelling you just have to go there. Personally, I can't see any reason to visit any part of Mindanao island. There's nothing unique about it.
The east of Mindanao, General Generoso is safe. But i am a german dirty looking guy, not a US citizen bragging about the money he has. That was his big mistage i guess
comingg from Cebu, I have mindanao friends and she said even if they speak bisaya they have a more tribalist mindset there, the wife was probably an accomplice
I am an American living in the Philippines and for security reasons I will not tell you where. I worked in Afghanistan as a contractor for years and while I was there I met several Filipinos working as security and several of them are from Mindanao. I told them that I want to come visit them where they live in Mindanao and every one them told me it was not safe. I asked them if it was just their town/city and they said the whole island. I told them were I was living and they said my island was safer but still keep my head on a swivel. So to this day I have never visited Mindanao or any island in the south and south west. It is just not the risk. I have been told that Davao and some other cities are safe but to me it is just not worth the risk. There are even some areas of Manila that arent safe but it all boils down to realizing your surroundings. If it seem shady get out. If you ever worked for Blue Hackle and remember the American generator guy living in the Philippines send me a message.
A concise and informative video Gio and I think very good advice about where to live and commonsense precautions (heaven knows that is in short supply these days). As a former Corpsman stationed at Guam I have seen how quickly a minor cut or injury can turn septic when not properly treated. The humidity, heat and probably unsanitary surroundings he is probably being held in do not bode well for a good outcome. I do wonder if something else happened to provoke this as he obviously doesn't have a lot of money? Take care and I hope for a good outcome.
My wife is from Mindanao. She is now with me in the USA. I spent 8 days in Dipolog wondering all of the streets and had a blast with my wife. Only had 1 person that gave us the creeps . Just starred at me differently than the locals do .
Every part of Mindanao? That's a blanket statement! You better know your Philippine Geography! Why do tourists go to Siargao which is a part of Mindanao? My island province Camiguin which is in Mindanao maybe a lot peaceful than where you're from😅! Just minimize your ignorance by reading a little about Mindanao. Ask Becoming Filipino.
Thanks for update Gio, when we were his age, most of us felt invincible. Hope he lives to gain some new wisdom. If the truth come out, he probably received many warnings, from local elders.
His mistake was living a life of a non Muslim in a predominantly Muslim neighborhood. A neighborhood full of militants/guerrillas/terrorists and kidnappers.
I visit Mindanao a couple times a year from my primary residence in Cebu to visit my in-laws, General Santos City to be exact. Plenty of expats in this area too. Never had any issues or felt unsafe. Word from the grapevine is that the dude was loan sharking, which is big-time no no (haram) due to the largely Muslim-majority area he was in.
What about the bad guys? Does the PH's authorities just allow kidnappings, allow people to be shot, ransom, and just ignore it? Which means it will just happen more often if they don't lay down the hammer.
When you visited your still basically on the move,being there long term is a different scenario. They obviously new his movements,we in the red zone and would never live without security,we have steel front gate and high fence bars,back of house has steel security. In saying that every house we lived in Manila was safely designed.
That's a huge swath of ocean and terrorists activity have basically disappeared since the destruction of top level Abu Sayaf leaders. The threat now are more the Chinese navy if anything. Yeah, incidents like these will happen now and then but fewer in between. Just stay away from Muslim areas your good.
I hate to say it but you guys are kind of slackers. When I used to go to Manila in 2016 they were already playing Christmas music at the shopping malls in September. I'm pretty sure September is when the Philippines ramps up for the Christmas season. October is just too late to be putting up your Christmas tree. lol
Seriously! I live here in Manila and my condo puts up the first decorations in late August every year. The music is already going at the malls. I just heard Jingle Bell rock today and it was stuck in my head earlier 😄
Hey Gio my dear friend, it is definitely a very unfortunate situation for that young man. You truly have to be very careful when you are going to locations like that. The US state department always issues travel adviseries and travel warnings to US citizens about which places are safe to visit or live when you travel abroad. And I'm wondering if he registered with the state department on where he would be staying. But just like you, Reekay, and Brian said, if you are in those locations, always keep a low profile. Always keep moving around, don't take the same route every time. I'm just praying that, this young man gets treatment for his gunshot wound to his leg, and he can be released soon. What an awful ordeal that him and his wife must be going through. Thank you Gio for sharing this video. Please stay safe brother 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏.
I agree Gio. Any time I’ve spent in Mindanao I always kept my head on a swivel! It sounds like we were both in the PH for the first time back in 2015. I actually stayed on Samal a few months after that incident and kept a heightened awareness about my surroundings at all times on that stay! Hey, 91 Bravo? I went through 91B school at Fort Sam back in early 97 lol. Although I’ve made several trips to the PH, most of my time has been in Davao. That said, I’ll be hitting you up soon for a consult on your site to get some tips and lay of the land in Duma/Valencia for my upcoming trip 🤙🏻 Take care, Jake
Hi Gio. I am in Mindanao right now. Plaridel which is middle north. My girlfriends family live here. Very friendly and welcoming but I am always aware of who I am. Low profile, hat and sunglasses on when out and about. Been here 6 times and never had a problem. The advice you give is spot on. Enjoy where you are but keep a low profile 😉 but hay that is the same in most countries nowadays 😊
Massive Red Flags, I live on red island Do I feel safe yes, Do I advertise, No, I’m Friendly with everyone, All I have to say is, Fuck Around and Find out, It’s a developing Country, God Bless Philippines
He was warned for weeks that people were planning on kidnapping him! Situational awareness is important no matter where you are in the world! I have lived in Mindanao, and I will be returning next week. That said I wouldn't live on the west coast of Mindanao just like I wouldn't live in Chicago Illinois! Bad things happen all over the world.
the victim's first mistake was marrying into a muslim family and living among her wife's relatives and friends/enemies. even an ordinary filipino christian would not dare do that
Hello Gio, I have been to Dipolog city about six times in the last three years visiting my Girlfriend and have never felt worried for my Safety. The only time the hair on the back of my neck was raised warning me was when we landed in Plaridel Mindanao by boat and we were about to get on the bus to travel back to Dipitan City. I will never go though Plaridel again. Take care.
I was in Tampakan Mindano in 2015, My friends told me to be very carful they wouldn't let me be alone , I didn't think there was a problem until one night traveling back from Cebu lake , i won't go into details but things could of had a different outcome, My friends had close ties with the mayor and within minutes his body guards were there, it changed my mind about my safety, i have been back to my friends home 3 or 4 times , and travel around with no problems, In that area it has been cleaned up by the past government, My friends tell me its slowly slipping back to the past at the present time ,
People in the Philippines are very nice and wonderful people but when you say something bad to them especially it is not true at all, it is just a matter of time someone will learn a lesson to never mess up with filipinos. These are the people that you never want to get them upset.
Hi iv had been told there was a foreigner and Filipino take a Grab taxi in manila city the driver didn't take them to there hotel location and started to drive a different way for long time and wouldn't stop the car after a time he stopped they where very scared on the highway the police pulled over to help.he was reported ture the Grab app . I dont have anymore details
First of all this guy decides to ignore Government warnings and take his life in his own hands. Which pisses me off when an American gets what he has gotten. He even made a video stating he said he didn't feel safe, WTF. You know what? to me it's going to be looked at like crime happening in Detroit, the Dirty South Atlanta, or Baltimore.
I lived in davao for 2.5years. i never felt in dangerous even i drove my bike around gensan,samal,bukidnon,digos etc but now too many scammers and girls are dangerous on online dating sites, so many married girls wanted to meet and had to tell them no thanks
I worked as a civilian contractor at one of the small bases on Luzon in the 80's. In 1988 (I think), there was a rash of carjackings in the vicinity of Clark (Angeles City) and Subic (Olongapo). In fact one American was killed North of Subic when he resisted, after he was pulled over. A warning against travel between Clark and Subic was put out and Military were restricted travel. (But I was a DOD civilian, not military). I worked 12 hours every day, 7 days a week and about every 3 months, we could take 3 days off, which I had requested just prior to the travel restrictions. Like an idiot, I ignored the warning and drove to Clark to do some shopping. Sure enough, halfway between Subic and Clark, 2 guys tried to pull me over and one held up a gun. Immediately I decided to outrun them as I had a pretty fast car and if they did get me pulled over, I'd toss my wallet and keys to them and run. Anyway, they are chasing me down the National Highway for a couple miles weaving in and out of traffic, until I saw 2 Victory Liner buses going opposite ways. I timed my pass of the one going my way so that the carjackers could not make the pass. They almost had a head on with the bus while I sped away and I never saw them again. Anyway, I got away with my stupid move and the shopping trip that I really did not have to take. Moral of the story, travel restrictions are there for a reason. You are risking your life when you ignore them. Thank God I got away with my bravado and stupidity. -------------------- Several years prior, I had a steady girlfriend of 3 years that came from Zamboanga. She asked me about going there but I Knew of State Department warnings against travel there, even way back then. Luckily I did not travel there.
Another thing to consider. If there are bad actors operating in an area and travel warning are issued, many people will heed the warnings and stay away. That means the few that do go are more likely to be targeted. It's like if you go to the beach and there have been shark sightings, your chances of being attacked are lower if there are 200 other swimmers. If all but 5 swimmers leave the water, your chances of attack go up drastically. It's so much smarter not to put yourself in harms way.
According to my friends who live over there , he was not liked by his neighbourhood/Family mostly due to the "money lending" business and had many threats before this happened but didnt take it seriuosly so the 4 guys in uniforms with M16's turned up announced themselves as Police and he resisted arrest and was shot in the foot ! But of course they were not police or the abu ! , many think he is already 6ft under in the mountains, we hope not! but seems like he upset a fair few people and it does look weird a 26Year old living that far away from normal expat places and near as far away as can be hmmm lets see....
If there was a bounty on his head due to loan sharking, chances are they would have ended his life there and then. Fact that he was not, tells me their gonna fix that leg and will be asking a ransom soon.Also they say he was ferried to Basilan which is very bad news. Only two things come from Basilan, terrorists and terrorists with big swords
Early to mid 70's, Mindanao was a trouble spot. Whenever something happened, they sent in Lt. Castro. In about 4 years Lt. Castro became Captain, Major, Lt. Colonel , Colonel, and announced promotion to General. Castro took no prisoners.
Too many people are oversharing online. I'll never forget a conversation with a friend of mine many years back. We were going to shoot pool and it cost $10 - I was paying. I told him it was "only $10". He had a medical issue a year back, lost his job and had limited funds. He looked at me and said "$10 might as well be a million for someone with no money". I saw another video with him talking about how he paid $500 for this and $2000 for something else. He might not had money locally but someone in his family has money. That is why he is in this situation.
To be honest with you he was young and stupid I've watched some of his videos . He put too much of his business and what was going on on the Island just complete stupidity
Gio, you know I have a lot of respect for you and think highly of your experience in PHL. You know me and we are both US Military vets. With that said, let’s step back and look at the delusional side of TH-cam and other social media. So many people young nomads or struggling old expats that got their Pinay gf pregnant that think they can become TH-cam famous. I seriously think this kid thought he was going to be the next “Becoming Filipino” vlogger and somehow be successful because he’s living in the “Red Zones” amongst the terrorist.
@@GiointhePhilippines perhaps you can talk about all the other work that you did when you first moved to the Philippines and how you struggled. I think people need to understand it’s rare that you can live a comfortable lifestyle in the Philippines without having a good income source Outside of the Philippines. Some expats I know that start resto-bars or something are definitely NOT making money as they would with the same business in USA.
Living in davao del Norte as a black man for five years I never felt uncomfortable I never experience hate like back home in the United Snakes Inc nothing but love overhere in the Phillipines enjoying my retirement with my family 😊
People seem to forget that many of the holidays from August up to Christmas are AMERICAN holidays, and other countries don't celebrate them, so the next holiday for them is Christmas.
Zamboanga del norte all Filipinos is safe for tourist but take care of yourself because have a filipino to going here in Zamboanga del norte in or out from sabah Malaysia,jolo,sulo
They are not attacking the people in Mindanao,IT is the BAD people there that they are talking about so that people Will be aware and avoid going to places where BAD people are.
There is no safe anywhere even your own country.If the behavior of one person is bad and supremacist against the other.Try to become friendly and no one will hurt you.
am an overseas filipin o worker, there are 12 million of us called OFWs, but there's nothing like home like the philippines, however it is the people that we're coming back to, filipinos in general are very caring human beings that's the reason why number one nurses in the world being exported are nurses, and i am one of them, but you have to be cognizant on your surroundings, the world is not all beauty and fun...just be careful when you're in an area that have different religion, though philippines is 95% christian, stick to where the people have this fear of God and love for fellow human being or so-called "good samaritans," as Jesus said.
Eastman was kidnapped at sibuco i live at sibuco that place is not safe for foreigeners because basilan and julu take advantage to kidnap the victim, sibuco to basilan 2hours arrived, i wish eastman return back to sibuco.
Gunmen on a motorcycle killed a Moro couple who were moneylenders in an attack in Barangay Pagagawan, Montawal, Maguindanao del Sur, on Saturday afternoon
In islam Muslim woman are not allow to marry a non Muslim. Only males in islam can marry a non Muslim women. It is control. Because they are afraid that the non Muslim male would convert the woman Muslim to another religion which would probably happen 😊
Nothing is wrong with marrying a Muslim as long as you don't disrespect their religion or honor. They are actually very loyal and peaceful people if you avoid attacking their religion and honor. Best peope to have as friends are Muslims IMO.
After 20 years, and 17 trips, i get the impression that the PI is not a place of freedom for foreigners. It is very difficult to do anything, unless you are filthy rich. Yes, i keep going back. I think there is something wrong with me. The only thing i like is the women, and the fresh air in the province.
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Hey Gio, are you aware police ask some foreigners to leave their home near Dipolog ? Source : th-cam.com/video/Gq7RnDH67Do/w-d-xo.html
Police are going around the area talking to expats and suggesting they leave and go to the city until after the election in May.
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The guy was extremely ignorant of the Philippines way of life, anyone bragging about money is an immediate target for scammers, robbers and kidnappers
Anyone in ANY Country that brags about money will become a target anywhere on the planet.
But th Philippines is full of amazing people? That's what I hear anyway.
Got to feel bad for him he was young and probably didn't know any better. I hope he is found alive and ok
@@lightner6924 Every Country has bad people, no Country is perfect
am an overseas filipin o worker, there are 12 million of us called OFWs, but there's nothing like home like the philippines, however it is the people that we're coming back to, filipinos in general are very caring human beings that's the reason why number one nurses in the world being exported are nurses, and i am one of them, but you have to be cognizant on your surroundings, the world is not all beauty and fun...just be careful when you're in an area that have different religion, though philippines is 95% christian, stick to where the people have this fear of God and love for fellow human being or so-called "good samaritans," as Jesus said.
The vast majority of western governments advise "do not travel" to anywhere in Mindanao. Everyone needs to take responsibility for their own stupid actions.
Only the southern part. Davao is very safe
Stop spreading misinformation. A travel advisory is not a warning to never travel in an area. I was in Mindanao for 2 weeks in the summer. At no point did I ever feel unsafe.
The only recommended no travel zone is Marawi City. The US state department's website literally says it's recommended to travel in other places in Mindanao.
@@ulyssesfewl1059 bingo they go to these countries thinking these countries love them they don't like americans
@@ulyssesfewl1059 only in the red spots in Mindanao are cautious for foreign travellers the rest are non essentials for foreigners except Siargao and Davao City
even local filipinos avoid that place
I watched this guys video wherein he told that the locals were warning him that he should stay at home and stop going out and filming videos. They warned him that he wasn't safe. He said that the locals were wrong. He was very bold and ignored good advice.
This is from another commenter, commenting on a different channel:
Guy kidnapped. Elliot Eastman explained about 10 days ago on a youtube video titled "i found my wife in the Philippines" @1:25. that he was recently loaned out 21k and collected 23.5k. and had sent 35k back out on the street to make more...and he spoke of how he was spending hundreds of thousands on their new sari sari store with solar system and starlink piso wifi... So he was openly advertising: 1. That he had, for the poor area, a year or two of a locals income in cash moving in and out 2. That he as an American was charging usury interest rates to local muslims (Quran bans interest) and 3. That heas an American was likely taking business from other local loan sharks in a red zone (really stupid thing to do).... The guy was so situationally unaware of the actual risks... He joked about being kidnapped....
That makes sense now
Ah the 'rest of the story', now this is making sense. He put a target on his own back.
Another stupid American bites the dust! NEXT! 😎
If this is exactly how things went down, the he is 100% to blame. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes…
Yeah , Im here now in Zamboanga Del Norte, Mindanao, and I know better than to advertise my exact location, money, etc...
I was born in Mindanao. The rule of thumb is stay away from Muslim areas unless you know someone local. These includes Filipinos that are not from Mindanao. Foreigners should stick to areas with other expats. Use your common sense.
He has a muslim partner
Yeah because the rest of the Philippine is vulgar
@@edwardsmcintyre9014 That made it worse. Muslims hate when non-Muslims date Muslim women
@@edwardsmcintyre9014so what if his partner is muslim. his wife's family and neighbors warned him about the danger of living among them. His wife's father was afraid for his daughter and the family, all of them are a target. He endangered everyone by staying there.
am an overseas filipin o worker, there are 12 million of us called OFWs, but there's nothing like home like the philippines, however it is the people that we're coming back to, filipinos in general are very caring human beings that's the reason why number one nurses in the world being exported are nurses, and i am one of them, but you have to be cognizant on your surroundings, the world is not all beauty and fun...just be careful when you're in an area that have different religion, though philippines is 95% christian, stick to where the people have this fear of God and love for fellow human being or so-called "good samaritans," as Jesus said.
Hi sir good pm. Am a retired military officer from iligan city. Mindanao is a very large island,much larger than Visayas. I think sir it is very unfair to us mindanaoans to always attach Mindanao to vlog or news items like this when it should have been like "..kidnapped in Sibugay".. Titles like yours puts our island in hot waters. Your viewers will see Mindanao in bad light as if the whole of Mindanao is a kidnapper's haven! Sibugay is just a small part of mindanao sir.. When somebody is kidnapped in a remote place in Luzon or Visayas, Luzon or Visayas is never mentioned. Instead, the place or Municipality or city where the crime happened is stated clearly..Our island is jeopardized and put in hot water everytime people attach the word Mindanao in crimes such as this. Hoping Sir you can correct this. I think the title should have been 'American kidnapped in Sibugay Province..
Absolutely agree with you officer sir we own property in Zamboanga Del Norte traveled all of Mindanao in our van my wife’s family form this area the young man was kidnapped and I still feel safer in Mindanao then in any other island. They forget to add that Manila Cebu Dumaguete all have had volient crime against Foreigners recently when Mindanaos last incident was over 8 years ago. I’m with you tired of seeing them say Mindanao making it looks as a whole. They quick to jump saying the terrorist the terrorist are behind this before knowing the facts. The police have already said they thinking this was done by somebody close to him as they have reported his wife left her Filipino boyfriend for him he was with a Filipina who conned him also. It was also said he bragged to all of them his family had money back home. I don’t believe for 1 minute the last kidnapping of a foreigner was in Dipolog over 8 years ago terrorist waited this long only somebody with no sense would believe they wait.
This is my personal opinion. True, there are violence in big cities like Manila, Cebu and Dumaguete but unfortunately most kidnappings of foreigners happen in Mindanao and other towns and cities. Personally as a Filipino, I don’t even try to venture in that part of the Philippines. You only get kidnapped once and your life will unfortunately be over.
There are MANY beautiful areas in the country. I would advise foreigners to choose a non Muslim area.
I understand what you are saying just fix it ban the teaching of Islam problem solved. 😅
Your videos are an ideal length Gio 👍
I bet the wife family or relatives sold him out
They may have had an argument, said something to her family and as the saying goes, the rest is history.
probably, coz he heard from some of his neighbours that he maybe kidnapped some months before the actual kidnapping.
100%
Been to Iligan City, Mindanao, on vacation many times since 2008. Never had any problem there and always felt safe and secure there at all times. I usually visit for about 4 weeks. Just use common sense, dont wear expensive clothes or jewelry. Don't flash big wads of money around and be aware of your surroundings.
I like iligan City. I've been there many times.
Been in the Philippines for 31 years and i said this on hundreds of bloggers sites, stay low low key.
Don't show any wealth and don't introduce too many people into your house. The least you are seen the safer you will be. One other word of advice, if you do have a bit of wealth beware of your wifes family.
Excellent advice
@@MrBatteryChanger1 Amen Brother!
Yeah exactly right.
A good friend is married to a girl from Zamboanga, but she did right by him and advised that they meet on another island.
He was a loan shark. Think about that for a few seconds.
Our whole American country is being sharked by loans! he was of the virus that has taken over our governments, schools, politicians, social policies, insurance companies, taxation, permits.
That explains a lot about this 🤭🤦🏾♂️😩
Imagine moving to a third world country into a dangerous area full of Muslims and trying to make money as a loan shark. How low of an IQ does one need to do that?
Story on new of giver of loan killed by the reciever
@expat5587 yes. Respect the phillippinos and they are wonderful
I chatted with Elliot who went by the name of Mohammad a few weeks ago on a livestream from his sari sari store there, seemed like a nice kid just struggling a bit there.
Don't worry.
The Philippines is paradise.
He'll be fine.
When one mentions the realities of the place, they say you're being negative and to go back where you come from which in and of itself is extremely ignorant!!!
The Americans that risk traveling and living in the Red Zone of the Philippines are ignoring US Government warnings. If any maliscious acts occur to them while in the Red Zone, they can’t seriously expect the USA Government to rescue them. Even other areas in Mindanao not in the red zone are considered risky and it is recommended to reconsider travel there. Just because you “feel safe” doesn’t mean you are safe.
These countries don't like americans excially talking to there women
@rolandmueller7218 Well, it's because people don't trust gov rules they just ignored it. However, it's better if they do research first.
I've been to Cagayan De Oro before Gio My parents own a boarding house there and yeah my dad has told me that I need to slow down on ordering online because I often did that because some Filipinos are jealous and just observe people and if they observe someone who has money it might cause trouble. it's really none of anyone's business but yeah you just have to have some common sense when going there to Mindanao or anywhere in the Philippines. I just try to live low key here in the Philippines but it's hard when some people are lazy they don't want to put in the work to make their lives better and they become jealous and might want to do others harm
I think people wants income it's the lack of these job opportunities and decent income puts on hold. Govt efforts to generate jobs are non existent only propagandas if it's true it's only for politicians cohorts and families....
As someone who has visited Manila, Cebu and Mindanao - the risk of getting kidnapped, shot or blown up in a bombing i Mindanao seemed to be a tiny fraction of the risk of getting killed in trafic in Manila. The differance is that the bombing, kidnapping or shooting in Mindanao is big news while another killed in trafic in Manila goes unnoticed.
Not saying that you should be careful if going to Mindanao, but also be very careful in trafic when in Manila and Cebu.
I agree
Actually, the difference between MINDANAO, versus other Christian cities in the Philippines is that you won't ever see an army of militia/insurgents/guerrillas fight a full fledged gun battle with the Philippine army in broad daylight as they do in MINDANAO. Does not occur in Manila or Cebu. There are safe places in MINDANAO we know, same can be said countries like Israel as well. But I would not live there either. Who commits kidnappings in MINDANAO? Guess it right, Muslims.
I don't think he converted to Islam, I think this is what caused friction. Things like gives loans with interest is absolutely haram (prohibited) in Islam. So his behavior is the main reason he made himself a mark.
Exactly right
This wasn’t a kidnapping for ransom, this guy eloped with a young Muslim girl in defiance of her family and their traditions, he even took photos of himself in traditional Muslim clothing so her family had him taken out.
@@msudak4In islam no non Muslim allow to marry a woman Muslim only males Muslim do get non Muslims women unreal but true
That is a good point
@@msudak4 This make a lot of sense!!!
I am an American, I have lived in Cagayan de Oro City for 12 years never one problem. Also lived in Cabadbaran near Butuan for 5 years loved it.
In general, the more muslim regions are the ones you need to stay away from. They still live in the dark ages and think that the entire island is still theirs.
Cabadbaran is very nice and safe, love that place.........
Cagayan is not red zone according to US
Philippines seems way sketchier than Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand to me.
It definitely is.
@@AgathaLOutahere there are dark places in every country.
@@MisterDigDug Philippines is so dark that they only have star like light places.
If you are from a Western nation the smart move is to simply stay away from Mindanao.
And if you are inclined to take the advice of TH-cam's expat vloggers on where it is safe to travel, ask them if they will help you if you get accosted in one of their safe places to visit.
P.S. If you are nevertheless wanting to see all of Mindanao, ask yourself why you want to go there. What is on Mindanao that's so compelling you just have to go there. Personally, I can't see any reason to visit any part of Mindanao island. There's nothing unique about it.
Iam a Filipino-USC, I was born and raised in PH. Don't go far deep south of Mindanao if you plan to retire in the Phil.
The east of Mindanao, General Generoso is safe. But i am a german dirty looking guy, not a US citizen bragging about the money he has. That was his big mistage i guess
comingg from Cebu, I have mindanao friends and she said even if they speak bisaya they have a more tribalist mindset there, the wife was probably an accomplice
Because of this mindset i moved there. Once you are part of the tribe you are safe.
My wife is from Mindanao and she will not even travel to Zamboanga. She says she is not Muslim so she has no business being down there.
I am an American living in the Philippines and for security reasons I will not tell you where. I worked in Afghanistan as a contractor for years and while I was there I met several Filipinos working as security and several of them are from Mindanao. I told them that I want to come visit them where they live in Mindanao and every one them told me it was not safe. I asked them if it was just their town/city and they said the whole island. I told them were I was living and they said my island was safer but still keep my head on a swivel. So to this day I have never visited Mindanao or any island in the south and south west. It is just not the risk. I have been told that Davao and some other cities are safe but to me it is just not worth the risk. There are even some areas of Manila that arent safe but it all boils down to realizing your surroundings. If it seem shady get out. If you ever worked for Blue Hackle and remember the American generator guy living in the Philippines send me a message.
That's why I have no inkling of ever want to go to Mindanao. If the locals tell you to stay away, then stay away
I just don’t know if I can trust a man that puts a Xmas tree up in October 😂
My wife put it up in September. Very normal here 😂
Ber months is a Christmas season in The Philippines which is normal for us
Maybe he just never took it down from last Xmas!
You should
A concise and informative video Gio and I think very good advice about where to live and commonsense precautions (heaven knows that is in short supply these days). As a former Corpsman stationed at Guam I have seen how quickly a minor cut or injury can turn septic when not properly treated. The humidity, heat and probably unsanitary surroundings he is probably being held in do not bode well for a good outcome. I do wonder if something else happened to provoke this as he obviously doesn't have a lot of money? Take care and I hope for a good outcome.
My wife is from Mindanao. She is now with me in the USA. I spent 8 days in Dipolog wondering all of the streets and had a blast with my wife. Only had 1 person that gave us the creeps . Just starred at me differently than the locals do .
It’s 556 bullet. The bullet definitely came out on its own. But the high velocity probably shattered the bone or tore off a huge chunk of calf.
Lived in Davao 7 years, drove everywhere in the south. Never any problems.
Sir, there have been kidnappings in EVERY PART of Mindanao. , including Davao. A little research will confirm this
Every part of Mindanao? That's a blanket statement! You better know your Philippine Geography! Why do tourists go to Siargao which is a part of Mindanao? My island province Camiguin which is in Mindanao maybe a lot peaceful than where you're from😅! Just minimize your ignorance by reading a little about Mindanao. Ask Becoming Filipino.
Thanks for update Gio, when we were his age, most of us felt invincible. Hope he lives to gain some new wisdom. If the truth come out, he probably received many warnings, from local elders.
If he made a mistake, then no one should live among those Muslims. All he did was take a walk where he lived and shared it online.
His mistake was living a life of a non Muslim in a predominantly Muslim neighborhood. A neighborhood full of militants/guerrillas/terrorists and kidnappers.
I visit Mindanao a couple times a year from my primary residence in Cebu to visit my in-laws, General Santos City to be exact. Plenty of expats in this area too. Never had any issues or felt unsafe. Word from the grapevine is that the dude was loan sharking, which is big-time no no (haram) due to the largely Muslim-majority area he was in.
He lived in an island in mindanao with a muslim wife. I think its not a good idea.
What about the bad guys? Does the PH's authorities just allow kidnappings, allow people to be shot, ransom, and just ignore it? Which means it will just happen more often if they don't lay down the hammer.
When you visited your still basically on the move,being there long term is a different scenario.
They obviously new his movements,we in the red zone and would never live without security,we have steel front gate and high fence bars,back of house has steel security.
In saying that every house we lived in Manila was safely designed.
This guy converted to Islam, but then broke a religious taboo by becoming a money lender and charging interest to his fellow muslims?
They came on a boat from the Sulu Archipelago. The islands of the Sulu Archipelago need to be heavily patrolled on the water and land.
That's a huge swath of ocean and terrorists activity have basically disappeared since the destruction of top level Abu Sayaf leaders. The threat now are more the Chinese navy if anything. Yeah, incidents like these will happen now and then but fewer in between. Just stay away from Muslim areas your good.
I'm here right now in Zamboanga Del Norte, Mindanao ,Philippines...I think he offended Muslims when he married one as he himself did not convert
Mga muslim salot
Not only that but he was insulting the locals and took a jab at Islam. Big mistake. Play stupid games, win stupid prices
I hate to say it but you guys are kind of slackers. When I used to go to Manila in 2016 they were already playing Christmas music at the shopping malls in September. I'm pretty sure September is when the Philippines ramps up for the Christmas season. October is just too late to be putting up your Christmas tree. lol
I know 😆 🤣 😂
Seriously! I live here in Manila and my condo puts up the first decorations in late August every year. The music is already going at the malls. I just heard Jingle Bell rock today and it was stuck in my head earlier 😄
Hey Gio my dear friend, it is definitely a very unfortunate situation for that young man. You truly have to be very careful when you are going to locations like that. The US state department always issues travel adviseries and travel warnings to US citizens about which places are safe to visit or live when you travel abroad. And I'm wondering if he registered with the state department on where he would be staying. But just like you, Reekay, and Brian said, if you are in those locations, always keep a low profile. Always keep moving around, don't take the same route every time. I'm just praying that, this young man gets treatment for his gunshot wound to his leg, and he can be released soon. What an awful ordeal that him and his wife must be going through. Thank you Gio for sharing this video. Please stay safe brother 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏.
Just because he had a YT channel, doesn’t make him a “vlogger”. I watched all his videos and they are different from vloggers.
@@Mikeycambovideos yeah some of his videos had long boring silence. Or annoying edits. He was obviously not 100% mentally.
I agree Gio. Any time I’ve spent in Mindanao I always kept my head on a swivel! It sounds like we were both in the PH for the first time back in 2015. I actually stayed on Samal a few months after that incident and kept a heightened awareness about my surroundings at all times on that stay!
Hey, 91 Bravo? I went through 91B school at Fort Sam back in early 97 lol.
Although I’ve made several trips to the PH, most of my time has been in Davao. That said, I’ll be hitting you up soon for a consult on your site to get some tips and lay of the land in Duma/Valencia for my upcoming trip 🤙🏻
Take care,
Jake
Hi Gio. I am in Mindanao right now. Plaridel which is middle north. My girlfriends family live here. Very friendly and welcoming but I am always aware of who I am. Low profile, hat and sunglasses on when out and about. Been here 6 times and never had a problem. The advice you give is spot on. Enjoy where you are but keep a low profile 😉 but hay that is the same in most countries nowadays 😊
Massive Red Flags, I live on red island Do I feel safe yes, Do I advertise, No, I’m Friendly with everyone, All I have to say is, Fuck Around and Find out, It’s a developing Country,
God Bless Philippines
He was warned for weeks that people were planning on kidnapping him! Situational awareness is important no matter where you are in the world! I have lived in Mindanao, and I will be returning next week. That said I wouldn't live on the west coast of Mindanao just like I wouldn't live in Chicago Illinois! Bad things happen all over the world.
Great video Gio! Thanks for sharing. Have you ever been to Lake Sebu?
Yes I have
the victim's first mistake was marrying into a muslim family and living among her wife's relatives and friends/enemies. even an ordinary filipino christian would not dare do that
Hello Gio, I have been to Dipolog city about six times in the last three years visiting my Girlfriend and have never felt worried for my Safety. The only time the hair on the back of my neck was raised warning me was when we landed in Plaridel Mindanao by boat and we were about to get on the bus to travel back to Dipitan City. I will never go though Plaridel again. Take care.
Yes it’s not a place I would choose. I’ve followed a vlogger and I think his channel is called ‘Red Mindinao?’ Great video and thanks for sharing.
I was in Tampakan Mindano in 2015, My friends told me to be very carful they wouldn't let me be alone , I didn't think there was a problem until one night traveling back from Cebu lake , i won't go into details but things could of had a different outcome, My friends had close ties with the mayor and within minutes his body guards were there, it changed my mind about my safety, i have been back to my friends home 3 or 4 times , and travel around with no problems, In that area it has been cleaned up by the past government, My friends tell me its slowly slipping back to the past at the present time ,
Very good advice !
People in the Philippines are very nice and wonderful people but when you say something bad to them especially it is not true at all, it is just a matter of time someone will learn a lesson to never mess up with filipinos. These are the people that you never want to get them upset.
they will never forget
good info thx for posting it
Hi iv had been told there was a foreigner and Filipino take a Grab taxi in manila city the driver didn't take them to there hotel location and started to drive a different way for long time and wouldn't stop the car after a time he stopped they where very scared on the highway the police pulled over to help.he was reported ture the Grab app . I dont have anymore details
love the hangover swag of Gio - celebrating every day
First of all this guy decides to ignore Government warnings and take his life in his own hands. Which pisses me off when an American gets what he has gotten. He even made a video stating he said he didn't feel safe, WTF. You know what? to me it's going to be looked at like crime happening in Detroit, the Dirty South Atlanta, or Baltimore.
All cities full of mollies...
Or pigmently challenged americans via africa!
I lived in davao for 2.5years. i never felt in dangerous even i drove my bike around gensan,samal,bukidnon,digos etc but now too many scammers and girls are dangerous on online dating sites, so many married girls wanted to meet and had to tell them no thanks
I worked as a civilian contractor at one of the small bases on Luzon in the 80's. In 1988 (I think), there was a rash of carjackings in the vicinity of Clark (Angeles City) and Subic (Olongapo). In fact one American was killed North of Subic when he resisted, after he was pulled over. A warning against travel between Clark and Subic was put out and Military were restricted travel. (But I was a DOD civilian, not military).
I worked 12 hours every day, 7 days a week and about every 3 months, we could take 3 days off, which I had requested just prior to the travel restrictions. Like an idiot, I ignored the warning and drove to Clark to do some shopping. Sure enough, halfway between Subic and Clark, 2 guys tried to pull me over and one held up a gun. Immediately I decided to outrun them as I had a pretty fast car and if they did get me pulled over, I'd toss my wallet and keys to them and run.
Anyway, they are chasing me down the National Highway for a couple miles weaving in and out of traffic, until I saw 2 Victory Liner buses going opposite ways. I timed my pass of the one going my way so that the carjackers could not make the pass. They almost had a head on with the bus while I sped away and I never saw them again. Anyway, I got away with my stupid move and the shopping trip that I really did not have to take.
Moral of the story, travel restrictions are there for a reason. You are risking your life when you ignore them. Thank God I got away with my bravado and stupidity.
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Several years prior, I had a steady girlfriend of 3 years that came from Zamboanga. She asked me about going there but I Knew of State Department warnings against travel there, even way back then. Luckily I did not travel there.
Another thing to consider. If there are bad actors operating in an area and travel warning are issued, many people will heed the warnings and stay away. That means the few that do go are more likely to be targeted.
It's like if you go to the beach and there have been shark sightings, your chances of being attacked are lower if there are 200 other swimmers. If all but 5 swimmers leave the water, your chances of attack go up drastically. It's so much smarter not to put yourself in harms way.
According to my friends who live over there , he was not liked by his neighbourhood/Family mostly due to the "money lending" business and had many threats before this happened but didnt take it seriuosly so the 4 guys in uniforms with M16's turned up announced themselves as Police and he resisted arrest and was shot in the foot ! But of course they were not police or the abu ! , many think he is already 6ft under in the mountains, we hope not! but seems like he upset a fair few people and it does look weird a 26Year old living that far away from normal expat places and near as far away as can be hmmm lets see....
If there was a bounty on his head due to loan sharking, chances are they would have ended his life there and then. Fact that he was not, tells me their gonna fix that leg and will be asking a ransom soon.Also they say he was ferried to Basilan which is very bad news. Only two things come from Basilan, terrorists and terrorists with big swords
Early to mid 70's, Mindanao was a trouble spot. Whenever something happened, they sent in Lt. Castro. In about 4 years Lt. Castro became Captain, Major, Lt. Colonel , Colonel, and announced promotion to General. Castro took no prisoners.
Too many people are oversharing online. I'll never forget a conversation with a friend of mine many years back. We were going to shoot pool and it cost $10 - I was paying. I told him it was "only $10". He had a medical issue a year back, lost his job and had limited funds. He looked at me and said "$10 might as well be a million for someone with no money". I saw another video with him talking about how he paid $500 for this and $2000 for something else. He might not had money locally but someone in his family has money. That is why he is in this situation.
To be honest with you he was young and stupid I've watched some of his videos . He put too much of his business and what was going on on the Island just complete stupidity
I’m going to Mindanao in late November, but keeping my head on my shoulders, and using common sense. 😅
My girl is from north east Mindanao, when I asked her about potentially move to Mindanao, she looked at me if I was crazy
The young man made a number of questionable choices. Hope he is swiftly returned to civilization and makes a quick recovery.
Tim K also put out a good Vlog on this kidnapping. & YES he was loaning out money
per his own Vlogs which Tim K showed clips of.
Gio, you know I have a lot of respect for you and think highly of your experience in PHL. You know me and we are both US Military vets. With that said, let’s step back and look at the delusional side of TH-cam and other social media. So many people young nomads or struggling old expats that got their Pinay gf pregnant that think they can become TH-cam famous. I seriously think this kid thought he was going to be the next “Becoming Filipino” vlogger and somehow be successful because he’s living in the “Red Zones” amongst the terrorist.
I agree. TH-cam isn't easy. It is not some get rich quick scheme. Not everyone becomes successful.
@@GiointhePhilippines perhaps you can talk about all the other work that you did when you first moved to the Philippines and how you struggled.
I think people need to understand it’s rare that you can live a comfortable lifestyle in the Philippines without having a good income source Outside of the Philippines.
Some expats I know that start resto-bars or something are definitely NOT making money as they would with the same business in USA.
Merry Christmas
Same to you!
Living in davao del Norte as a black man for five years I never felt uncomfortable I never experience hate like back home in the United Snakes Inc nothing but love overhere in the Phillipines enjoying my retirement with my family 😊
Where did U live in the USA ?
I tan myself as much as possible so I have that dark skin look to look like I'm poor.
How is the victim card of yours working over there
The Zamboanga Peninsula especially the coast line is dangerous for foreigners. never ever lived there!
Christmas tree? Gio😂
Yea, I'm a bit late this year
Yup, my Filipina has ours up too!
Christmas starts early in the Philippines/around August!!
People seem to forget that many of the holidays from August up to Christmas are AMERICAN holidays, and other countries don't celebrate them, so the next holiday for them is Christmas.
I just hope he still alive and not beheaded, muslims signature is they beheaded its victim.
Vloggers that going to Mindanao, let this be a lesson. They been warned no to go but still insist.
Zamboanga del norte all Filipinos is safe for tourist but take care of yourself because have a filipino to going here in Zamboanga del norte in or out from sabah Malaysia,jolo,sulo
I wanted to meet up with someone in Zamboanga city
They are not attacking the people in Mindanao,IT is the BAD people there that they are talking about so that people Will be aware and avoid going to places where BAD people are.
There is no safe anywhere even your own country.If the behavior of one person is bad and supremacist against the other.Try to become friendly and no one will hurt you.
It just boils down to stupidity and a tremendous lack of wisdom
Bro, go home. What are you even doing out here? Your momma misses her little baby boy so much. Go home, bro.
I did travel in sulu islands 25yrs ago all the way to sitangkai.....scary shit ...... Zamboanga felt pretty safe 😂
No money no honey
i live in Mindanao, and close to Zamboanga del Norte, and i can tell you that they hype up police check points here.
Great advise.
Hey Gio, Christmas tree already?!
I'm late this year 😆
am an overseas filipin o worker, there are 12 million of us called OFWs, but there's nothing like home like the philippines, however it is the people that we're coming back to, filipinos in general are very caring human beings that's the reason why number one nurses in the world being exported are nurses, and i am one of them, but you have to be cognizant on your surroundings, the world is not all beauty and fun...just be careful when you're in an area that have different religion, though philippines is 95% christian, stick to where the people have this fear of God and love for fellow human being or so-called "good samaritans," as Jesus said.
Gio, Davao is the only city in Mindanao that I would live in.
If he survives the ordeal, he'll probably spend time in a local prison for loan sharking.
I agree with Gio on this one,he does not have to change the title of these vlog.
Eastman was kidnapped at sibuco i live at sibuco that place is not safe for foreigeners because basilan and julu take advantage to kidnap the victim, sibuco to basilan 2hours arrived, i wish eastman return back to sibuco.
Love Mindanao. Just lovely. It's a bit like central park. Avoid dark and be lucky. In the dangerous bits arrive unannounced and split
If he was loan sharking in Brooklyn or Queens, he'd be in even more danger.
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It;'s safe until it isn't...
Gunmen on a motorcycle killed a Moro couple who were moneylenders in an attack in Barangay Pagagawan, Montawal, Maguindanao del Sur, on Saturday afternoon
Can you explain, what’s the problem with marrying a Muslim? Why do they need to leave? Also, to what end, the kidnapping? If he has no $.
They probably thought that kidnapping a white guy would make said white guy's country of origin pay a ransom.
He eloped with the Muslim girl in defiance of her family and their religious traditions so the family had him taken out, his body will never be found.
In islam Muslim woman are not allow to marry a non Muslim. Only males in islam can marry a non Muslim women. It is control. Because they are afraid that the non Muslim male would convert the woman Muslim to another religion which would probably happen 😊
Nothing is wrong with marrying a Muslim as long as you don't disrespect their religion or honor. They are actually very loyal and peaceful people if you avoid attacking their religion and honor. Best peope to have as friends are Muslims IMO.
I wouldn't even visit there let alone live there.
After 20 years, and 17 trips, i get the impression that the PI is not a place of freedom for foreigners. It is very difficult to do anything, unless you are filthy rich. Yes, i keep going back. I think there is something wrong with me. The only thing i like is the women, and the fresh air in the province.
You probably lived Davao City not way down south.