Common problem with vloggers. Your viewers watch you long enough they begin to feel you are friends. Paul, Gio and Tim have all mentioned people just popping up at thier homes. Probably nothing, but I get it....creepy.
Totally agree, I have 4 layers of security at my condo. I've been asked online where do you live, never divulged that. And always meet at a mall or coffee shop.
Like you said, that can (and has) happen in America as well. It's just easier to control in your native land because you know the lay of the land better, as well as the police dept, and other options. I would imagine it would be much more disturbing outside of your native comfort zone.
My German Shepards are being trained to not accept food. (One of them will go after anyone besides my kids and wife.. even other family members:( Wife has applied for weapons permit. We are on very good terms with all our neighbors and contribute to the community. Family is well connected and is a former barangay security official. These are the reasons why I chose to build where I have. I will never live in fear.. here or anywhere else.
@@michaelpettett3087 No, when living in Florida I also had a dog and a Concealed Weapons permit. Never feared at all. I could not live without my dogs.
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Someone was possibly trying to set you up for deportation. I did hear that others who have made negative comments on the government could be arrested detained deported or worse. Best to be careful as you are/were and move. Hopefully you disposed of the crazy documents.
Wow ! I never really thought about this…if my husband will be living in Davao and plan to do vlogging .we live here in France and plan to retire In Davao city,thanks for sharing your experience to us ..keep safe 🙏🏽✌🏼🇫🇷
Old Dog Paul -vlogger in Valencia up in Negros, had a similar issue and also had to move. he made the mistake of showing his house and the approximate location on a video and started having strange individuals show up at his door 😬. so if you’re a Vlogger with a large following especially, you have to take the measures you described. The price of being famous😅
Not that many white guys just wandering around in the provinces in Mindanao. I would imagine that it would be pretty easy to pinpoint your whereabouts in a small town by just asking around. Let’s face it- you stand out easily. A darker skinned Filipino American like myself traveling around the provinces could get a little less attention as long as I dressed like the locals, and kept my voice down to hide my American accent.
It could have been a coincidence. The individual that left that envelope that might live nearby who knows where you live. Could be someone that is a foreigner "trying to help out" another foreigner. Hard to say really.
Yes the Province can be very Dangerous, The dog did not Bark because it was someone the dog Knew already, We have a killing each week. Most times a shooting, We have military check points all over and still killings, Political, Drugs, and also drivers rage, 2 guys on a bike. be safe and manage your Risks always
It's not because you are a foreigner, although being white and having a youtube channel helps.. but it is mainly because you are a lawyer. These people are looking for ways to spread their agenda. I won't say it here in the comments but any local is well aware of these groups that live in the mountains/rural areas. They like to recruit professionals. When I was a student, we have a community outreach in far flung areas and they befriended my doctor friends and invited them to join their cause. My friends just politely refused. They are just reaching out to you because if they intend to harm you, I'm sure they won't stall and would have done that already.
My guess is you were targeted as a foreigner by someone close in location. Maybe someone aware of your channel that wanted you to make a specific video.
So, I decided to move to Davao. I'll be there in a month or so looking for a condo. My question is have you seen any storage units? I'm just going to leave everything I bring. Come back to the US and they move in like August.
I think if you put yourself out there on TH-cam in PH, you are going to stand out, if someone takes the slightest interest in you and you are in a smaller community it is not going to be hard to find you. Once found, not hard to follow you home and know your residence. I doubt you can get away from that in PH as you don't exactly blend in. Anyone who does not want that kind of attention or publicity really should not be on TH-cam in PH. Answer is pretty simple, want absolute privacy, don't start a TH-cam channel in a foreign country where you stand out.
I'm so sick of people getting called conspiracy theorists. What about all the complicity theorists that just go along with everything they tell you !!!! I would love to read that letter
I had experienced a similar situation, only it involved X Filipina gf(s). Thankfully I lived in a condo with good security and I have a really good relationship with the security and maintenance staff. Unfortunately, cramped communal living takes its toll after a while so I’ve been looking for a good gated subdivision for my permanent dwelling. For the $, the condo life is the best bang, because you can’t beat 24/7 security in a small enclosed area. Stay safe.
As for the dogs. Throw them a hot dog each day when passing & over 3 days they WONT bark but they will wait for the treat. They DID Stalk you over a period of days, Groomed your Dogs Then Walked in & Posted whichever. Luckily it was a letter & NOTHING which could have gone ......... Glad you & Yours are ok & HOPE that it doesnt deter you from making these informative vids 👍👍👍👍
That's good that you talked about that stuff. People now a days are so clever and it's good that you're thinking about your safety. Whether things would happen good or bad, you have to secure yourself and your family. Just remember, you have to do what you have to do. Be safe always.
I had a problem too. After 3 trips to the Barangay, contacting Facebook, and threatening to file charges, then it stopped. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Always have security guards around and follow your instincts.
your walking around without a ghillie suit , meaning your hardly inconspicuous , you can be found , that's the problems you get when you are on you tube doing as you do .
You did the correct response by leaving the area ASAP. Remember your neighbors and domestic help talk openly to their friends and family, and if your dogs didn't bark then the letter was given to someone close to your family who knew your dogs and was able to deliver it to you. Also remember you are a guest in this country, so don't get involved in politics.
I felt very naked in the Philippines. I've carried everyday since 1995 in the states. That's a big time no-no in the Philippines for foreigners. . Someone below mentioned that their wife was going to apply for a weapons permit. Most of those living in the provinces have knives that are used to cut firewood. There are many things that can be used as an improvised weapon. But just the same, the penalties could be severe depending on the law enforcement officer and the situation.
Im always amused that the guards at my condo are not armed, don't even have anything locked away for emergencies... But when I go with my fiance to her University every guard has a sidearm. I mean, the condo complex is nestled away in a neighborhood, one entrance, but I find it interesting nevertheless. Maybe its just a Davao thing, I've said it before this is the safest city I've ever lived in.
That s strange but your only a TH-cam blogger not to sounds not considered but being a police officer in the USA and ex army. If you and your family are feeling like your in any danger why do TH-cam sorry you put your family in danger even at 1%
Aha, so that is the reason for the quick move. I have filmed my house and put on TH-cam, but should probably avoid it in the future. We are building a house in a small village in a very remote area, and I put those videos out there. In that scarcely populated part of the Philippines I would be noted by everybody, very easily. And there are terrorists up in those mountains, so I am allowed by my family to trek too high up there. So yes, it is a risk. Now my family just moved to another house in Digos, and there was a guy who were acting very suspicoulys, spying on the house, walking back and forth, like observing how he can enter. I am not there for the time being, so my wife got some relatives - a young strong man and his wife - to stay there. Our current dog is too small and too shy as of now, so we should probably buy a large scary dog. When I go back there, I will try to install some security device. The neighborhood will make the place more enclosed, and hire 24 hours security. There are nasty rumors that thieves are breaking in at night time in that province, and some times kidnap people, or otherwise robbing, molesting and even killing the people. And of course those stories are true to some extent, even in big cities like Cebu. I remember when I lived in Cebu, there were so many horrible stories like that in the Newspapers. So safety is definately a big concern. That is why Duterte was so popular as a Mayor in Davao city. We all know the story, like it or not, but he made Davao city probably the safest area in the Philippines during those 20 plus years.
Thanks for the insight and wondered about this, even though I have no experience with it myself. Think I have finally decided upon settling in a small city like Bayawan for lower housing cost, a quiet life-style ( I don't drink) and from all the information I can find Bayawan is a safe and peaceful place for Xpats to live. Also it's not too far from Dumaguete if I want to shop in the malls or need a hospital.
The knucklehead who dropped the envelope off at your house likely didn’t mean any harm. I think he simply wanted to show you a political viewpoint perhaps hoping that you might use your pulpit to talk about it.
Sounds genuine to me. Pity this information is lost on you and won't act on it as you yourself are 😢complicit with the injected mRNA poison in your veins
Interesting story it's very bizarre that they didn't leave their name on the paperwork or a way to contact them or anything . Definitely someone that's very paranoid.
Hello my Son is attending San Pedro College and has 1 more year. We are looking for a small 1 unit apartment for around 11k peso's do you know of any that may be around san pedro college by chance
Davao supposed to be one of the safest place in Phi but yes it could be happened anywhere . It is good Idea to report in local authorities to stop and identify this intruder.
Hope you didn't misunderstood. The incident took place in Digos City, NOT in Davao City though both are part of Davao Region. Davao City remains the safest place in Davao Region and in the Philippines.
I’m back in Davao at a hotel after a week in the province. On the first day in Davao last week my ex-sister-in-law recognized me walking across the foot bridge going from SM mall to the McDonald’s….while she drove under the bridge. Fortunately, we still have good relations. She did a U-turn and pulled up with window down “Hi Tito John!” Crazy.
Do you know an Agency that is processing visas for longer periods? Like Retirement Visas ? I heard from a Retired US man that one can get a 5-year retirement visa for 20k pesos. The Government Immigration office does not do that, I have been told. Can you give me an idea what I can do or get a much longer Visa extension?
Unless your dog is specially trained as a guard dog, when you are present the family dog expects you to be the leader, and the lead dog is the protector.
Goes along the lines ..it’s all made up Bs. Like the scamdemic. Philippines government pumping out covid numbers, I passed a local hospital recently they had the old peoples in beds outside under the banner covid….it was 100 degrees. Lol the ridiculousness of it all is spell binding.
It’s probably because you always talk negatively. And it’s probably somebody that was just hating because they were upset for something you might’ve said.
Common problem with vloggers. Your viewers watch you long enough they begin to feel you are friends. Paul, Gio and Tim have all mentioned people just popping up at thier homes. Probably nothing, but I get it....creepy.
Totally agree, I have 4 layers of security at my condo. I've been asked online where do you live, never divulged that. And always meet at a mall or coffee shop.
You open yourself up doing what your doing.
Like you said, that can (and has) happen in America as well. It's just easier to control in your native land because you know the lay of the land better, as well as the police dept, and other options. I would imagine it would be much more disturbing outside of your native comfort zone.
My German Shepards are being trained to not accept food. (One of them will go after anyone besides my kids and wife.. even other family members:( Wife has applied for weapons permit. We are on very good terms with all our neighbors and contribute to the community. Family is well connected and is a former barangay security official. These are the reasons why I chose to build where I have. I will never live in fear.. here or anywhere else.
Anyone with German Shepard's already lives in fear.
@@michaelpettett3087 No, when living in Florida I also had a dog and a Concealed Weapons permit. Never feared at all. I could not live without my dogs.
Sorry to hear about that experience. Be safe!
ABSOLUTELY. YOU ARE CORRECT! FIRST 5 MINUTES OF YOUR VIDEO ADDRESSED MY THOUGHTS...GLAD YOU MADE THIS VIDEO ...YOUR PRIVACY , FOR YOUR FAMILY! ABSOLUTELY! HERE'S TO WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY..WELL.
Stay safe doc ,I like your vlogs too much
Very helpful, thanks man!
Someone was possibly trying to set you up for deportation. I did hear that others who have made negative comments on the government could be arrested detained deported or worse. Best to be careful as you are/were and move. Hopefully you disposed of the crazy documents.
Wow ! I never really thought about this…if my husband will be living in Davao and plan to do vlogging .we live here in France and plan to retire In Davao city,thanks for sharing your experience to us ..keep safe 🙏🏽✌🏼🇫🇷
...good video, provably a hiden camera should tell you about uninvited visitors.
My wife ( filipina Tiger Eyes ) and my son are in Digos. Love Digos
Philippines is not a paradise but if you know how to play the game & careful with people then you're good.
Good morning sir watching from iloilo cty hi nice to see you here be safe always
Old Dog Paul -vlogger in Valencia up in Negros, had a similar issue and also had to move. he made the mistake of showing his house and the approximate location on a video and started having strange individuals show up at his door 😬. so if you’re a Vlogger with a large following especially, you have to take the measures you described. The price of being famous😅
"D" for DANGEROUS!
Black Cats, Dumpster Diving Thieves, Def Spies In Dumpster!
Not that many white guys just wandering around in the provinces in Mindanao. I would imagine that it would be pretty easy to pinpoint your whereabouts in a small town by just asking around. Let’s face it- you stand out easily. A darker skinned Filipino American like myself traveling around the provinces could get a little less attention as long as I dressed like the locals, and kept my voice down to hide my American accent.
How’s the internet When you live in the province?
It could have been a coincidence. The individual that left that envelope that might live nearby who knows where you live. Could be someone that is a foreigner "trying to help out" another foreigner. Hard to say really.
Welcome to the city ... is i5 manila ?
Yes the Province can be very Dangerous, The dog did not Bark because it was someone the dog Knew already, We have a killing each week. Most times a shooting, We have military check points all over and still killings, Political, Drugs, and also drivers rage, 2 guys on a bike. be safe and manage your Risks always
It's not because you are a foreigner, although being white and having a youtube channel helps.. but it is mainly because you are a lawyer.
These people are looking for ways to spread their agenda.
I won't say it here in the comments but any local is well aware of these groups that live in the mountains/rural areas. They like to recruit professionals.
When I was a student, we have a community outreach in far flung areas and they befriended my doctor friends and invited them to join their cause. My friends just politely refused.
They are just reaching out to you because if they intend to harm you, I'm sure they won't stall and would have done that already.
My guess is you were targeted as a foreigner by someone close in location. Maybe someone aware of your channel that wanted you to make a specific video.
That’s a scary story….you can’t be to careful….
So, I decided to move to Davao. I'll be there in a month or so looking for a condo. My question is have you seen any storage units? I'm just going to leave everything I bring. Come back to the US and they move in like August.
which part of Davao or city are you planning to move in? Davao Region is sooooo huge that comprises of more than 3 cities.
@@ericgestopa6420 yes I've been there twice in a year. Not sure where I'm moving to in the area. We will look around, I need storage.
I think if you put yourself out there on TH-cam in PH, you are going to stand out, if someone takes the slightest interest in you and you are in a smaller community it is not going to be hard to find you. Once found, not hard to follow you home and know your residence. I doubt you can get away from that in PH as you don't exactly blend in. Anyone who does not want that kind of attention or publicity really should not be on TH-cam in PH. Answer is pretty simple, want absolute privacy, don't start a TH-cam channel in a foreign country where you stand out.
Exactly...ifin ya can't run with the big dogs, then stay on the porch. ☝
I'm so sick of people getting called conspiracy theorists. What about all the complicity theorists that just go along with everything they tell you !!!! I would love to read that letter
Lol conspiracy theorists…just spouting facts. Disturbing to enter someone’s house though.
The further a society drifts from the truth, the more it will hate those that speak it.
I had experienced a similar situation, only it involved X Filipina gf(s). Thankfully I lived in a condo with good security and I have a really good relationship with the security and maintenance staff. Unfortunately, cramped communal living takes its toll after a while so I’ve been looking for a good gated subdivision for my permanent dwelling. For the $, the condo life is the best bang, because you can’t beat 24/7 security in a small enclosed area. Stay safe.
As for the dogs. Throw them a hot dog each day when passing & over 3 days they WONT bark but they will wait for the treat.
They DID Stalk you over a period of days, Groomed your Dogs Then Walked in & Posted whichever.
Luckily it was a letter & NOTHING which could have gone .........
Glad you & Yours are ok & HOPE that it doesnt deter you from making these informative vids 👍👍👍👍
Becoming known is part of why I quit vlogging and deleted everything.
That's good that you talked about that stuff. People now a days are so clever and it's good that you're thinking about your safety. Whether things would happen good or bad, you have to secure yourself and your family. Just remember, you have to do what you have to do. Be safe always.
As a retired LEO, hate to say we stick out pretty good there. Like yourself wife and I are in a gated community with security levels included.
I had a problem too. After 3 trips to the Barangay, contacting Facebook, and threatening to file charges, then it stopped. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Always have security guards around and follow your instincts.
Probably one of your neighbors
your walking around without a ghillie suit , meaning your hardly inconspicuous , you can be found , that's the problems you get when you are on you tube doing as you do .
You did the correct response by leaving the area ASAP. Remember your neighbors and domestic help talk openly to their friends and family, and if your dogs didn't bark then the letter was given to someone close to your family who knew your dogs and was able to deliver it to you. Also remember you are a guest in this country, so don't get involved in politics.
I felt very naked in the Philippines. I've carried everyday since 1995 in the states. That's a big time no-no in the Philippines for foreigners. . Someone below mentioned that their wife was going to apply for a weapons permit. Most of those living in the provinces have knives that are used to cut firewood. There are many things that can be used as an improvised weapon. But just the same, the penalties could be severe depending on the law enforcement officer and the situation.
Im always amused that the guards at my condo are not armed, don't even have anything locked away for emergencies... But when I go with my fiance to her University every guard has a sidearm.
I mean, the condo complex is nestled away in a neighborhood, one entrance, but I find it interesting nevertheless.
Maybe its just a Davao thing, I've said it before this is the safest city I've ever lived in.
The reason dogs didn’t bark is because they new the robbers they are near by to you
That s strange but your only a TH-cam blogger not to sounds not considered but being a police officer in the USA and ex army. If you and your family are feeling like your in any danger why do TH-cam sorry you put your family in danger even at 1%
Aha, so that is the reason for the quick move.
I have filmed my house and put on TH-cam, but should probably avoid it in the future. We are building a house in a small village in a very remote area, and I put those videos out there. In that scarcely populated part of the Philippines I would be noted by everybody, very easily. And there are terrorists up in those mountains, so I am allowed by my family to trek too high up there.
So yes, it is a risk. Now my family just moved to another house in Digos, and there was a guy who were acting very suspicoulys, spying on the house, walking back and forth, like observing how he can enter. I am not there for the time being, so my wife got some relatives - a young strong man and his wife - to stay there. Our current dog is too small and too shy as of now, so we should probably buy a large scary dog.
When I go back there, I will try to install some security device. The neighborhood will make the place more enclosed, and hire 24 hours security. There are nasty rumors that thieves are breaking in at night time in that province, and some times kidnap people, or otherwise robbing, molesting and even killing the people.
And of course those stories are true to some extent, even in big cities like Cebu. I remember when I lived in Cebu, there were so many horrible stories like that in the Newspapers. So safety is definately a big concern. That is why Duterte was so popular as a Mayor in Davao city. We all know the story, like it or not, but he made Davao city probably the safest area in the Philippines during those 20 plus years.
Thanks for the insight and wondered about this, even though I have no experience with it myself. Think I have finally decided upon settling in a small city like Bayawan for lower housing cost, a quiet life-style ( I don't drink) and from all the information I can find Bayawan is a safe and peaceful place for Xpats to live. Also it's not too far from Dumaguete if I want to shop in the malls or need a hospital.
Dawg all Americans will come back to mama...whether ur zstories...fact fiction
Everybody in Belgium gets envelopes with unpleasant surprises every year. The tax bill.
Retiring in 2 years to the Phils. Wife has been in the UK for 20+ years (Nurse). Looking at subdivision for safety.
The knucklehead who dropped the envelope off at your house likely didn’t mean any harm. I think he simply wanted to show you a political viewpoint perhaps hoping that you might use your pulpit to talk about it.
Sounds genuine to me. Pity this information is lost on you and won't act on it as you yourself are 😢complicit with the injected mRNA poison in your veins
Interesting story it's very bizarre that they didn't leave their name on the paperwork or a way to contact them or anything .
Definitely someone that's very paranoid.
Hello my Son is attending San Pedro College and has 1 more year. We are looking for a small 1 unit apartment for around 11k peso's do you know of any that may be around san pedro college by chance
Your dogs didn't bark because someone threw some food or bone over the fence or whatever you had going on.
So sorry that happened to you. Though I'm glad you did tell the story. God bless you and your family on your adventures. Be safe!
If you use a laptop with internet to load your videos to straight online you're found np.
Love about that country is its so safe and the people are honest and there are jobs for every body good money
How do you meet a women in the providence? I hear they are more traditional then city girls.
Could just be the tricycle driver who dropped you off?
You're only really famous until u have a stalker
Wackos are everywhere in the World. Be safe!
There’s always a few nuts in the trail mix
Davao supposed to be one of the safest place in Phi but yes it could be happened anywhere . It is good Idea to report in local authorities to stop and identify this intruder.
Hope you didn't misunderstood. The incident took place in Digos City, NOT in Davao City though both are part of Davao Region. Davao City remains the safest place in Davao Region and in the Philippines.
Having been here 33 years I can tell you I've never found
ANY safe places here
stalker??? ayag kabalaka uy! ipakita imong pusil, molayo Lage na
Stay safe! Sounds like you take all the precautions.
I’m back in Davao at a hotel after a week in the province. On the first day in Davao last week my ex-sister-in-law recognized me walking across the foot bridge going from SM mall to the McDonald’s….while she drove under the bridge. Fortunately, we still have good relations. She did a U-turn and pulled up with window down “Hi Tito John!” Crazy.
Do you know an Agency that is processing visas for longer periods? Like Retirement Visas ? I heard from a Retired US man that one can get a 5-year retirement visa for 20k pesos. The Government Immigration office does not do that, I have been told. Can you give me an idea what I can do or get a much longer Visa extension?
Damn. Sorry that you had a terrible experience.
Dude, Install security camera's
I’ve thought about that type of incident for a while.
Glad you're safe.
Sorry to hear that happened.
I can't wait😅
I love dogs but I can say with experience they aren't the most reliable warning system, LOL
Unless your dog is specially trained as a guard dog, when you are present the family dog expects you to be the leader, and the lead dog is the protector.
Personally, I would love to read those documents.
Goes along the lines ..it’s all made up Bs. Like the scamdemic. Philippines government pumping out covid numbers, I passed a local hospital recently they had the old peoples in beds outside under the banner covid….it was 100 degrees. Lol the ridiculousness of it all is spell binding.
yes more like conspiracy facts but this dude is a gatekeeper
Paranoid
Oh no he's not paranoid obviously you don't live here
I highly recommend you become less High profile
It’s probably because you always talk negatively. And it’s probably somebody that was just hating because they were upset for something you might’ve said.