A Foreigner Looking For Justice In The Philippines
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ก.ย. 2024
- #philippines #justice #filipino
A foreigner looking for justice in the Philippines might be in for quite a shock when he realizes the way we do things here, but when you've had 4.3 million pesos stolen, you're looking a little help! Let's hear from Bert, a foreigner who's in an ongoing war with one of his ex-employees, and hear the amazing story of his quest for justice!
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Due Diligence, MONTHLY (or weekly reports) and bank statement audits. So much $$$ but no idea how to manage it responsibly. sorry but true. Expensive lessons [hopefully] learned, too many do the same foolishness. Know your numbers, a pillar of any business.
Thats a real sad story thinking about that they just left the criminal in the car cause they knew it would be basically the only punishment he gonna have to expect.
You guys seem to have incasso bureau in the philippines, these kind of things are exactly why certain grey businesses never gonna vanish, the system needs them to stay healthy
Wow Ms Pea. I swear that your beauty is increasing every time I see you. 😍
And that outfit you are wearing in the intro was adorable.
Thanks for the video
The lesson for a business owner is that you always have to watch the money. No matter what business you own, you always have to watch the money.
You can regularly literally see that in filipino businnesses. The only thing the company owner does is look at the money.
☝️☝️ that needs to be repeated!
If you're a foriegner in the Philippines, Justice is agains't ou whether right or wrong, never buy property, never own any business, you can never trust a Filipino.
Not just business, any tourist. Once they know u have some, heaven forbid, spend it on me.
The only correct answer is appoint Filipina women as management. Ran a business there where every senior staff member was ladies.
Everything in the Philippines is who you know and pay to play. Filipino judges are rich for a reason.
I'm truly grateful my Filipina wife is a great and honest lady.
I am very blessed to be loved and treated well.
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@TheFilipinaPea I'm thinking about trying to start a little store for the family to run, help them have a little more funds. I'm just not sure the laws or do's and dont's. Been thinking about this for a while now. Who would be a good person to talk with about this Ms Pea?
Grace is a smart woman. Search for her in the vids here. Pea puts her contact info there.
@@Tigger1981it will fail. I tried helping several families. DO NOT DO IT
... until she isn't. Don't be naive!
That guy was teaching embezzlement 101 to his students. Great video, Pea. take care and I'll be back on Tuesday.
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He probably was!
@@TheFilipinaPea Probably teaching Creative Accounting, too!
Pro Tip: DON'T go into business with a foreigner in a foreign land. The odds are stacked against you and you'll rarely, if ever, come out ahead!
@@charlesyoung9980 Sir, I have to say I agree with you. Why would the Native country help you remove money from their economy. It just doesn’t make sense. That’s a very good point sir 👏🏾👏🏾
Sounds like an episode of american greed. In the Philippines. In the US alot of the time served is not very long even if you stole $1 million dollars.
1000% percent correct!! I have lived in this country 5 years now. Don't do business with anyone...
Even the Japanese Owner of the Okada saw this end of the stick.
I know a gentleman in India right now reaping the benefits of a partnership he went into in the 70's.
This guy is a great storyteller. His story is quite interesting. Thank You for sharing.
You’re very welcome, you dirty bird (and I’m your biggest fan!) 🤣
Extra points if you know the movie 😉
@@TheFilipinaPeaMisery!
If you are victimized for "Estafa" in a local province then you can kiss your $$ goodbye. There is NO law enforcement to speak of. Just a few cites for registration or not wearing a helmet! White collar criminals have free reign and all they have to do is pay a little under the table. Any official document can be altered and even notorized for a few pesos. If your a foreigner, I definitely suggest to reside in a metro or somewhere where it's a little more westernized. English speakers are few and far between in a province. Emergency services barely exist and no one is trained to handle. No matter how much financial backing you have if the locals aren't trained or can facilitate a physical emergency then you are sure to die. There are no emergency services, no street signs, residential addresses only neighbors and landmarks.
@@garylagera8048 Sad but unfortunately true
Yes, it was like listening to a movie director reading the script for his next movie ...
That's crazy downright insane, I've always said to myself that the Philippines is not set up to protect foreigners but to protect their own.
He was telling a story in the Philippines... and it could perfectly happen in my home country, another ex-Spanish territory!
I find the Philippines so alike my country! Bureaucracy works exactly the same way.
Thanks for the video, Pea!
Sad but true 😳👍
‘The Palawan Express!’ This would make a great script for a movie. Having said that twenty years ago I (along with at least 30 other people) was scammed out of $170,000 by a friend/business partner and if the justice system is bad in the Philippines I can tell you that white collar crime justice is even worse in Australia. It’s too much in detail to go into but I can assure you I never got my money back and I can certainly sympathize with this gentleman. It’s an emotional roller coaster for at least the first year of trying to get your money back. Another great vlog Ms Pea and thanks for sharing. 🙏
I’m so sorry to hear that! 😢
But yes, ‘The Palawan Express’ is the perfect title! 🤣
Yeah I had a similar thing happen to me in Australia.
@@TheFilipinaPea the Philippines is worse, you just haven't heard of the millions of white collar crimes that have happened. Most people just charge it to experience. They know that nothing will come out of it. One example is my boss , and another is my personal experience losing 100s of millions.
Hi Pea! What a fantastic story. It really kept my attention the whole time. Enjoy your weekend.
It kept mine, too! 👍😊
Poor guy. Thanks for the lesson. Have a great weekend😊
You too Ray! 👍😊
Pea, you are simply the BEST! ...and looking good too.
I’m really glad to hear you say that! ❤️❤️👍
Chalk up red as another color that Pea kills in.
It's assuring that Pea will accept compliments with grace. She is a definite one in several million example of a diplomat for this country. Thus far, I've not seen any Filipina that could fit the bill. Professional, educated or otherwise. Only a few fight attendants came close to her grace. Not necessarily on PAL
@@garylagera8048 Agreed. It is lovely to watch her hard won evolution...
Yes, her beauty is getting very distracting. This video was about what ...?
So elegant and beautiful in red. Well done.
To be honest, i don't think i would trust putting money in any Philippine Bank.
That seems extreme. Gotta keep some liquidity locally. Gotta do due diligence as with all financial arrangements.
This fool fell for the "we won't need that paperwork..." red flag. An IQ of around 50+ should have caught that.
Excellent comment 👌🏻
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This is exactly why I keep 1 month pay out of the bank and have 3 banks and 3 accounts at each bank with each account having its own card so if something happens I have a backup
My wife had a very small amount in a Philippines bank because she's a filipina. You can't just withdraw the money. Only the bank manager can do that and he was always off, on vacation, sick that day or left early. Then they ask you why you need it. It better be a very good reason they agree with or else you're not getting it. She had to contact an uncle in manila who worked at that bank hundreds of miles away in order to get her money. We're talking less than two hundred dollars..so yes by all means put your money in a Philippine bank. Can't wait for your horror story. It's like a never ending drama book.
Just keep it under $10 grand USD, so you don't have to report it to the US government. Also, this keeps you from being scammed hard.
Thanks for sharing his story , it can happen to anyone .
Most people trust far too much. If you stop trusting people, you'll learn that you don't actually need to trust nearly as much as you might think. For example, you don't need to trust professionals (doctors, lawyers, mechanics) to use their services. It's far better not to. With doctors, get a second or third opinion. In all cases you're better off doing your own thinking and research and holding their feet to the fire instead of giving them blanket trust.
Yeah, the Covid debacle comes to mind.
A recent poll shows trust in the medical profession compared to pre Covid has dropped from 70% around 40%.
Foreigners never get justice in the PI unfortunately
This nice man will probably never see his money again 😳
@@TheFilipinaPea my late wife's parents broke into our safe after she died and stole around $15k worth of her jewelry. I reported it to the police and the parents admitted guilt, and nothing happened. Contact me if you want a new story for your channel lol
This is not true about discriminating foreigners in court, but no money back yes!
The judge sent my case to pre trial mediation where the accused was able to commit more fraud by signing more documents they had no interest in honoring. I later found that the case was “non mediatiable, over 4 million” yet the judge sent us there which wasted two more years. Then the accused missed court and fled; when I posted about the crime and offered a reward for her capture, I was charged with Libel, 30k bail.
The person in question stole 4m pesos and only paid 50k bail. The case is now in trial in Manila. It’s not good
@@wanderlustasia not even locals who had their money stolen by co-filipinos would ever get justice. Not even if the case was committed by filipinos who already have “names” and known to be earning millions.. when it comes to stolen money in the Philippines, there’s just no second chance for anyone to get it back.
A very interesting story. Just wow with all that happened. Have a nice weekend, Ms. Pea.
Thanks, Dan! It was an interesting story for sure 👍👍
Great interesting story,a big very well deserved tip for this cute bartender 👍👍
Thanks for not shafting the bartender! 🤣
Outstanding interview! Keep up the great work Pea.
Thanks James! 👍👍❤️
Rule #1 if you go into business in a foreign country: Be your own accountant.
4.3 million Philippine Pesos is $76,798 US.
@@charlesyoung9980 that’s still a lot of money. The average American lives paycheck to paycheck and doesn’t have $1000 USD liquid cash for an emergency.
Your math isn't correct.
Ouch 🥺
@@3-dreticle826 You're sounding like Dave Ramsey!!
@charlesyoung9980 At least Ramsey isn't as disconnected as the average jackwagon in Congress.
I would be interested to hear the Hooters story.
What happen to Hooters restaurant in Manila 10 years ago. Berts story sounds similar to Hooters.
i lived in the PI for 7 years, visiting 25 years mainly for surfing and mountain biking. I grew up with filipinos here in usa, we have over 250k filipinos in my city. Never buy any land for gf or condo, never get married, never sign long term leases, have money saved for medical and other emergencies, be prepared to leave at any time, stay away from foreigners who drink and smoke, ,,,thats it
Goodnight sweet dreams and sleep well Pea. Take care and God bless you 🙏 🙂❤
A 4.3 million peso discrepancy is fairly easy to detect if one is paying attention. Spread over 15 months, that is still very detectable and is approximately 290,000 pesos every month. Process update required.
Apparently it’s not so detectable when the monthly budget is $110,000 (80+ employees), and hours were being logged that weren’t actually being worked 🥺
The thieving manager was also taking the money budgeted for office chairs and computer equipment, claiming that they were being purchased, when in reality he was skimming the cash. The employees just thought that Bert had denied their requests. No one was the wiser.
Due to time constraints, I had to edit out all that stuff, or it would’ve been an hour long video 😊
@@ByronWatts exactly right.
Pea, I love your stuff and that was an excellent episode. Your guest told a great story well, managed to see humor in the situation and was clear enough to know that the villain in the story is not a villain because he’s Filipino but because he’s a bad operator.
Thanks Pea, for the great content. I’ve lived here 16 years and still can enjoy your videos
Great to see you again, Pea
...and always let the ads play
I really do appreciate that! You’re my paycheck 🤣👍❤️❤️
That is a very educational video and a great reminder.
A very hot outfit in the introduction Pea!
OMG, this man has such peace after a horrendous experience. He still loves the Philippines and its people, and during the "arrest", he showed such compassion for the con artist! Good job, brother! You make me proud to be a man.
I, an American tried, and true Lion, and my Filipina, a Philippines tried, and true Lioness are as one. We both reside and work in the Financial Services Sector in the same country located outside of both America and the Philippines. Together we trust absolutely no one and we allow no one to enter inside of our circle of trust regardless of their nationality or family status. We maintain zero debt, zero credit cards of any kind and handle our own investments, none of which are in the Philippines and never will be. We borrow money from ourselves and pay ourselves back with interest. That being said, we do enjoy our annual visit to the Philippines to bond with family and friends.
❤❤ I trust in the Pea ... she won't steer us wrong (or, at least we'll never see it coming 😂) ❤❤ Pea is so beautiful
Wow.. just wow
Another informative video Ms. pea
See you on Tuesday
Also ment to ask if you ever got the painting from the balut Street vendor who was also the artist
Thank you Pea, Filipino Justice , this would have only cost him 28,000 Pesos. Have another Filipino pray for him the theif and not spare the Rod of Justice. It’s a reminder to foreigners to always have good people around you , that love and guard their loved ones. Always be reasonably generous to your family. A lesson learned.
The Godfather of the Family.
So it was Pea for dinner. I waited until dinner time to watch this, a first for me and well worth it. Crime, intrigue, humour, justice with a Philippine's flair and of course a Dish doing the interview!
It is nice to see that Bert, after all the time spent can present the whole story of the crime's seriousness but with humour.
A new look for Pea at the start......interesting? But in the start or body or the end of the video.........NNNIIIICCCE!
Great interview Pea. Totally legit. PH, like all poor countries, will never get much foreign investment or trade due to gov systems designed to keep corrupt Filipinos out of prison. These systems are created and maintained by the corrupt.
The US, Singapore and some other countries are very lucky to have had some leaders step up and create a fair system. There but for the grace of god goes us.
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In one hundred years the Philippines will not have changed one but and everyone will still be asking why. Climate change? Racism? Colonialism? Lack of education? No jobs? Poverty? Nope. It's corruption.
US fair? Justice there is for sale based on $ and political alignment, lobbyists, PACs and "campaign donations."
Judges are hand picked by those in power with the most greased pockets. If a wealthy group doesn't like a law, they pay to have it changed.
Yay USA! 😢🎉😢
In the US, they call it a "processing and handling fee"
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🤪🔨 Sill-e-WHACKed !
Frauds and scams are even worse in a foreign country. Not being familiar with the justice system, how business is conducted normally and how the courts and police work makes it so much harder. Always take expert advice! Great topic and interview Pea. You made a complicated story followable! 🌹❤🙏🏻
It sure had some twists and turns!
Western foreigners don't even know how their own justice system works. We weren't taught that in school
@@TheFilipinaPeaquestion: does the Philippines have Common Law or Civil Law?
@@postmodernmining It's called "Common Corruption Law"
Again, great job Pea!!!
It’s Saint Joe! 🤣❤️❤️
@@TheFilipinaPea You look gorgeous!!!
Do Not bussiness in Php. / just Vacation and good times.
I agree, foreigners want to do too much. Just relax when you are in the Philippines
Teat any business investment like a trip to the casino: don't spend more than you are willing to lose.
I love this story, it's pure Pea
24:40 WOW, WOW, WOW!! Thank you. Learned a lot! Definitely not doing business there.. Risk too high..its like marriage.
Thanks!
Thanks for the nice tip, MC!
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Pea, this is eye-opening about your justice system. Countries that are successful have justice systems that are efficient and actually work. It goes far in explaining why no single mothers can get support for their children and why major global corporations hesitate to engage in direct business in the Philippines and instead, license their operations to native companies. Your country needs serious judicial reforms and the right to a speedy trial, which protects victims as well as the public. It also goes far in explaining why corruption is rampant there because they can get away with it. One thing I would like to hear you cover or explore: I have had several native residents tell me at election time that even though it is illegal to do so, politicians often buy their votes from voters. That might explain why Alice Guo, a Chinese national from what I understand, managed to become a mayor.
Yes, that’s common here, but if I cover any specific examples, I could get myself in trouble 😳
@@TheFilipinaPea That's a sad situation in itself. Such coverage should only get the perpetrators in trouble.
The US system is all about selling to the highest bidder. So yay.......
Insight to Filipino culture/mores/justice system.☺☺
Yes, which is very difficult to get 😳👍👍
I think there was likely to be much more happening below the surface. Payoffs to the judge , prosecutors etc. it would be interesting to track the 600 k bail money
@@alfredopampanga9356that's what I'm thinking 4 million and the guy works in a bank so he knew how to hide money I'm guessing 1 mill for himself 1 mill for his parents ( house) 1 mill investment ( sorry sorry store , liquor store, education business) 1 mill for lawyer/ bribe money = boom not going to jail 5 years everyone forgets about the whole deal everyone happy..... Well almost everyone...😂😂😢😢😂😂
One of my Filipino friends living in the US said he bought two condos for a building that was going to be built. He insists they will build it. His friends keep telling him he was scammed. I am hoping hey wasn't. They are supposed to be done in 2025. I asked if I could rent one when I visit. His response made me think, he doesn't believe they will be built either. Total invest was 75k for each unit. They know their country better than me. Hope he gets his condos.
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I doubt it too
Once my regular girl in Manila (and when I say regular we were together 6 years and even spent time living together in Europe) let me use a spare bank account of hers in Manila to send myself cash for living expenses as I could not open a bank acc there and I hate paying ATM charges. She gave me the ATM card for the acc and the PIN and she never used the account herself for any transaction.
When we were living together in Europe she owed her dad money so decided to empty the account without my permission and without telling me to pay him. When I confronted her about it she promised to pay me back.
4 years later when we broke up she gave me back the exact amount that she took and no more. I guess I just lost interest in that relationship.
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The last line made me laugh 😆
@@TheFilipinaPea Well if you think that's the punchline, the real punchline is asking yourself where she got the money to pay me back?
That's right she borrowed it from her dad.
My ex-wife had me thrown in prison with false allegations, stole all the money and left the country. Stole money grom my business account too. Never arrrested, no charges, no order to repay. Welcome to weak old New Zealand
@@PizzaLord Hampster on a wheel. (lots of legwork, no progress) LOL
@@TheFilipinaPea Lol. It started with a high interest rate.
The intro ensures this is gonna be a good one! Happy Friday, PeaTV!!
It’s definitely a wild ride 🤣👍
Thanks for another great video, Pea.☺️
Thanks, Spice! You’re super 🤣
@@TheFilipinaPea I have my days 😂
A riveting story. I wonder how much he spent chasing justice?
It must be costing him 🥺
Good Evening Pea. I'd be afraid to deal with you court system. Gotta hear this story!!
Get ready for an episode of Green Acres (I almost added the theme song in) 🤣🤣
@@TheFilipinaPea 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@TheFilipinaPea :D Now I'm picturing Arnold the pig presiding over this guy's court proceedings
I`m an Englishman living in Thailand for decades.
Western expats here have very little if any statutory rights.
Like the Philippines the legal system in Thailand is incredibly slow and in-fact legal cases can continue for years.
Thailand is a wonderful country to live until one gets a problem and then the lifestyle here can turn into a living hell.
I wouldn`t have or do any business here in Thailand even if one was given to me for free.
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If anyone stays in the Philippines long enough you will figure out why extra judicial killings are a thing. Thanks for sharing.
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Wow, what a great story! I imagine the cops' boss asking them what took so long when they got back and them having to say "Oh, we went snorkeling and stopped to buy a rooster" 😂😂 I always like to learn about any difference between your country and mine so this was very interesting too. I think you should start hanging around the courthouse, keeping an eye out for foreigners then ambushing them to get their stories about their dealings with the Philippine court system
Pea..you are a good listener, beautiful with the best body language ! Keep it up..Thank you. Geoff from SW Mexico
Great video Pea. I'm shocked to hear this kind of story and there isn't a girlfriend or wife involved. 😀 I wish him luck in getting this resolved
True! No women in this one 🤣
There was the wife that ruined the surprise visit. And the other wife that now got a restaurant worth 100k in dollar.
Without passing judgement on the Philippines specifically, corruption and a lack of justice/accountability is one of the reasons many countries struggle to develop. Although there may be some incredible investment opportunities, for many the risk from a legal perspective is just too much. Very sad for state of affairs. 😥
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On a domestic level, they all eventually stole from and/or lied about me to deflect from something awful they did. I knew my ex-wife's family as friends for over 20 years. Just recently, despite all the bonding and everything I did for them, they made up complete lies about me to the rest of that family. Now, nobody in that family will talk to me. And a few people outside of that family did the same type of stuff in addition to stealing. Forgive if you can, but never forget. I'm glad I brought my Pinay to my home country, away from all that sleazy corruption. Sure, there are less desirables everywhere. But the rate is way too high in the islands (careful with my words).
They'll get mad at you in the islands if a lie is told about you, and then the truth surfaces revealing the person to be a liar. It's awful psychology, but they believe it is your fault that an inconvenient truth about one of their family members arises. "It's your fault that I had to realize that my niece is an ungrateful liar." It's just like when people get mad when you catch them stealing from you or lying to you. Same lowlife psychology. You're wronged, then wronged more for being wronged.
Quite an experience... It's a travesty, but he's handling it well...
As someone who'll be opening a business there soon, good to hear this...
As in any country, watch who you hire, and check, check check...
Really informative session, Pea...Thanks!
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Never keep a lot of money in a Foreign Bank account. I’ve heard horror stories from places like Dominican Republic. Puerto Rico, and now the Philippines. Only transfer a small amount. Like 20% of your max
If I were a westerner, I think I’d keep it all at home, yes 🥺👍
in 2008 I moved 13 Million pesos into Citibank PH.
Later in 2008 I moved it all out again after picking up on some dodgy practises going on with senior staff members.
All you foreigners keep away from investing your hard earned money in. a Philippines business, in vast majority of cases it doesn't work in your favour.
crazy story but its true that it has nothing to do with your wonderful people, just a few bad people that have mixed in. again I🤣🤣🤣🤣 love your taste in house plants. the subtle brilliance of you. also been watching 4 years, you are always very pretty but you are becoming unbelievably glowing, almost enchanting looking.👍👍👍
Good luck with that.. there's never justice here when scammed.
I doubt he’ll see any of his money ever again 😳
The Philippines would be a wealthier country with a higher standard of living, if more westerners invested in businesses there. And they would be more likely to do that, if stuff like this did not happen when there is a legal dispute.
Wow. What an experience. Justice delayed is justice denied is a saying that always comes to my mind in cases like this. By the way Pea you look great in that cute outfit! ijs. Peace.
These perspectives are so helpful. Thanks for doing these Pea, and ofc thanks to your guest!!
Reminds me of a scene from the movie:”Good Fellas”………”If your people aren’t stealing a little, then they are stealing a lot”.
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First thing i was thinking about was the credit song from Biao Ren: Blades of the Guardians "The world is bustling, all for profit. The world is clamoring, all for the sake of gain"
Hey Pea I am so glad that you have a TH-cam channel! Your channel is awesome and I love supporting people like you who bring great information! You're the best Pea!
THANKS, Douglas!! ❤️❤️
Great topic
Thanks Peter! 👍👍👍
In my company I make it known that all of the corrporate finances are subject to audit by any firm I chose, at any time I choose. And, I call audits from time to time that all employees see. It does not scare my people so much as reinforces the precision and superior management I expect from them in their own jobs.
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Lesson learn, there are crooks everywhere in all countries,
Sweet Pea: Great story. You are growing more beautiful every video.
Hello Pea. Time for my twice weekly dose of my favorite channel.
I hope you always feel that way 👍❤️
Never go into business or buy real estate in the Philippines, I guess he didn't know ... he's only a guest here. Lesson learned.
This has happen to me right here in the US another great informational video 🤩👍
Oh no, I’m so sorry, Herv! 😢
@@TheFilipinaPea It's a lesson learned 🙂👍
Don't tell anyone in the US. They will string you up for telling the truth.
You had a filipine business in the US?
Another example of why not to invest in a foreign country. I imagine the only way things change is when foreign investment dries up completely and then the government says "Wah happen? Why no one invest here anymore?" Keep up the great vids, Pea! My dollars in Phils are spent only as a tourist. There's so much less risk that way, but situations like the one described in the video make me rethink buying (or even renting) a condo because similar, criminal, situations arise.
Pea you are brilliant.
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Never trust anyone with your money. Arrange a system that prevents a theft of this nature. I feel sorry for Bert, but a lesson learned the expensive way.
I feel for what Bert's going through. I once had to sue a poltergeist for stealing from me. After 3 years I lost in court. The judge ruled: possession was 9/10th of the law. Entertaining & educational. Thanx Pea !!
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Lol
Wow. Omg. ❤️🌼🌼🌼🌹
He's way too nice to live in the Philippines. Kindness is mistaken for weakness
He’s a nice guy, yes. Smart too 👍😊
You look really stunning in this video
Awww thanks! You’re my Hero(zone) 🤣❤️👍
Keeps playing with the dress straps. Worried about showing too much
BUSINESS IN THE PHILIPPINES : Great job! Thanks to both of you. Please make more videos about foreign business in the Philippines--For instance, Single Person Corporations.
My friend John Smulo knows about those - you should visit his channel 👍
"Shortcuts" should have raised red flags right away😮
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To any smart business person, it would have ended the transaction.
Hi Pea!
Good content. Fascinating to see that ordinary filipinos are very harsh on crime and they want to take criminals down. The unfortunate thing also seems to be that the justice system is so slow that it raises questions about how effective punishment actually is.
And having to pay police officers to actually do their jobs is strange. Ordinary people would be unable to pay that so it is questionable if justice is availeble at all for ordinary poor people.
TY!
This has the making of a crime comedy movie 😅😂😊
Exactly! 🤣🤣👍
Fillipino Pea
Please continue to give the great subjects and stories!
Thank You 🎉
This is why extra judicial is the answer .
Duterte style
@dongshendi773- But wouldn't it suck if you were the suspect and falsely accused?
@@JohnSmith-ti2kp The one who got the money , can't be falsely accused.
The one who lost the money can't be wrongly accused .
The guilty party clearly is the one who stole the money
@@dongshengdi773 Nothing you say is making any sense. Do you have Bidenitis?
poor dude as the thief saw an opportunity. Unfortunately something similar can happen anywhere if a thief has insiders or has lots of money. Thanks for a great video
I'd be afraid to do an interview like this with ongoing litigation.
That’s why I didn’t post the convicted man’s name, but the fact that he was already found guilty makes it legally permissible
Truth be told I saw where a girl working as a house cleaner get framed to taking the owners cell phone. The home owner didn't want to pay the girl so put her cell phone in the girls purse and called the cops to report her phone was taken and the girl was still doing time in prison after 3 years and still fighting to prove she is innocent. My point is simple there is always going to be people that you just can't trust.
3 years - for a phone? 😡
@@TheFilipinaPea Just because the lady didn't want to pay the girl for the work she did. Yet nothing ever happened to the lady that set her up to get out of paying her for her job.
Pea, you're looking fantastic today! Thanks for your great videos!
Thanks Jaime! ❤️😊
That's what this video is about? I missed it.
The legal system is stacked against Foreigners. Eg a British guy finally exited Cebu jail this morning having been found not guilty of selling P600 ($10) of marijuana 3 years ago. Of course besides 3 years in terrible conditions in jail he's spent something like P1m in legal fees and now has to find around P300k to pay the BI for visa overstay fees.
Thankfully he was found innocent - he probably never would’ve seen the light of day again 🥺
There is no justice there, you are right the odds are stacked against foreigners.
That 1.3 million pesos is worth less than £20,000, to be honest I would be angry too but it is a small amount to get free of the jailhouse and free to leave the nightmare
Yes, this guy was only 24 when arrested so has a hopefully long life in front of him. Sadly William Lee Matteson is now 77 and still there facing a mandatory life sentence charge for growing 3 medical MJ plants in his condo. YES a very stupid thing to do, but he hadn't figured his estranged wife would “incentivise" the police to corruptly obtain a warrant to raid him. Unless someone can get through to Bongbong or Biden/Harris he will die in jail.
Quite a learning experience.
Moral of Story... keep eye....on....ball
Came for the thumbnail stayed for the chismis. looking good pea. good content. Can the thief sue him for public defamation?
Thanks InMil 🤣👍👍
Oh my!!!! The Philippines should be a tiger economy, but unfortunately there are snakes in them there markets.
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Miss Pea has the best content.
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Everything in the Philippines moves incredibly slow. There is absolutely no sense of urgency in the Philippines unless they are driving a car
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@@TheFilipinaPea Driving fast and reckless while going absolutely no where as fast as they can. I’m just amazed watching them do this every day.
Or stealing foreigners money.
Good morning Ms. Pea! Beautiful as always! Keep up the good work!
Thanks James! 👍👍
One extra caution. The Philippine justice system doesn't move any faster when dealing with "non-bailable" offenses, primarily drug or sex related. If you manage to get accused and charged for such an offense you will spend the entire time it takes for your case to move through the court system in the local jail. Even if you're eventually found not guilty you will spend years in a jail that often makes the actual prison system look like the better option. Just something to keep in mind if you're contemplating anything that might be misconstrued as questionable.