[I think] Doc Alan MAY'VE visited the Phils in 1978 when he was on secondment (or something of the sort) to Malaysia as a young pathologist but cannot be 100% certain. *Marcos was President for 20 years from 1966-86 ... so, of course, if Alan WAS, in fact, there then, it would've been during *his regime.

Unfortunately, though, Alan's abroad on holiday right now, therefore it isn't possible to verify at the moment. Perhaps those interested might like to contact Alan on his return. Just a thought!