Hi Louis,
I must say, that took courage to post an apology like that, I'll take my hat off to you.
You haven't just apologised, you've explained why you've apologised so I'm not going to lecture you on what you said.
You were giving your views just like the world renowned author was. .Please read Terpe's thread about what the author said about his visit to Manila. .again giving there prospective.
Easy for someone lording it up in Philippines finest establishment and come to the conclusion its a wonderful place after all.
We get few foreign folks rubbish the UK, I don't get all emotional about.
I remember Steve once said on here 'if you ain't got nothing nice to say, best not say it'....excellent advice, Best we all keep that in mind Me included! !