That's pretty shocking, but sadly, not too rare an occurence in the Phils.
I don't think I can recall any case where the Phils 'finest' cops were able to arrest and jail perpetrators of such murders of foreigners.
Tourism (referred to in that report) is very unlikely to be affected either.
As expats, we need to maintain a very low profile in that country...is all I will say.
Anyone thinking of relocating here had better understand that for sure.Originally Posted by grahamw48
Don't be the nail that stands out
You take care too Peter. There can be a lot more going on around us than we realise
Two cultures that can seem similar, but in reality... very different 'psyches'.
Thanks Graham. I fully understand, sometimes it's hard to stay out of the frame.You take care too Peter. There can be a lot more going on around us than we realise
Two cultures that can seem similar, but in reality... very different 'psyches'.
I'm really pushing boundaries sometimes but find most folks are OK
Jealousy is the area to avoid, which mostly is found in cities.
I haven't found any commonality in behaviour with most people here.
Sometimes when waiting for a jeepney someone will stand right behind me despite plenty of space elsewhere. When I move around and deliberately stand close behind them they really don't like it. I'm always ready
be the Grey man
Oh well ...... in that case, John Major would be alright in the event he ever felt inclined to visit the Philippines ... being, as he was - frequently portrayed as "the grey man" by ITV's Spitting Image -
during his Premiership back in the '90s.
When I hear about foreigners being murdered in the Philippines I like to know the reason why. It seems the deaths that have occured over the past five years since I've been associated with the country have either come from - a) An individual resisting while being mugged b) Ripping off or treading on the toes of a local c) Xenophobia d) Men who have met a Filipina that have a jealous ex boyfriend/current boyfriend lurking in the shadows.
Maybe what Peter said about people sticking out like a sore thumb can be added to that list too.
Major and his plate of garden peasOh well ...
Plenty of Spitting Image episodes on YouTube
Many of the expat murders are committed in house..
I`ll say no more!
Sorry to ask Fred, what is the meaning of 'in house'?
Michael..In the UK the old bill will usually ask some pretty uncomfortable questions to family members as they are suspects too.. Quite often,especially over here,expat deaths,murders etc were committed by someone in the house where they lived.. Sometimes it was the maid,sometimes it was the boyfriend of the maid,sometimes it was the wife and other times it was the boyfriend of the wife..
Not saying this is the case here..Just saying its a possibility..
Personally,I doubt that they will catch anybody but you never know.
I guess it depends if someone somewhere has the will and the cash to pay the police to find out what the motive was and then catch the scumbag that did it.
Owning a business there attracts attention. You could live quite comfortably out there on a pension and still put money by to make sure your wife is comfortable if anything happens. When I retire there I want to live a simple life. Like many on here I have never had any trouble over there and always got on with the locals.
I understand now Fred, it's just that I've never heard that saying before, thank you!
Good advice
To me keeping a low profile is not about hiding, its been more about blending in to survive and at the same time enjoy my stay.
I know from experience some Filipinos do not like conflict or losing face. Then on the other foot you have expats who will not compromise because their way and no other is correct. My advice to expats living here would be phrase your words carefully when dealing with possibly explosive situations. It may save your life!
RIP Mr Bridge.
Andy, we have owned businesses here for the past 17 years. I am actively involved in the running of these businesses and I have never felt in the slightest way threatened by employees or competitors.
We might visit again when we go back to the Philippines next year! I'll buy a lot of shoes..hahaha
-=rayna.keith=-
...When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible...
Andy.. Listen to Jake.
He knows what he`s talking about and makes a lot of sense..
I`m forever complementing the people here,usually in their own language.. Whether I really mean it or not is beside the point... It makes them happy and it gives me a few + points..
One of the things that make Filipinos happier is hearing a foreigner speak some Tagalog (or whatever dialects). A lot of videos I've seen trending in the Philippines are foreigners speaking/singing in Tagalog or Bisaya, etc. They find it amusing that these foreigners are trying or learning to communicate in our native language, instead of just requiring the Filipinos to speak in English all the time. No wonder that a lot would always ask you "Do you know or speak any Tagalog?"
I try to teach Keith to speak some Tagalog words. His favorite words: SARAP MANOK..hahahaha..Although he often just remembers the naughty words.
...When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible...
Its not always a good thing to learn exactly as they teach you.. This poor American guy works on a ship with a Filipino crew..He copies them parrot fashion with a fantastic accent..It seems that he copied one of his shipmates opinions about the new "Hey Joe 5" craze here right now. Filipino crew members put his efforts on youtube and he gets absolutely slated in the comment section!!
One of the things that make Filipinos happier is hearing a foreigner speak some Tagalog (or whatever dialects). A lot of videos I've seen trending in the Philippines are foreigners speaking/singing in Tagalog or Bisaya, etc. They find it amusing that these foreigners are trying or learning to communicate in our native language, instead of just requiring the Filipinos to speak in English all the time. No wonder that a lot would always ask you "Do you know or speak any Tagalog?"
I try to teach Keith to speak some Tagalog words. His favorite words: SARAP MANOK..hahahaha..Although he often just remembers the naughty words.
Poor guy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3Ap...ature=youtu.be
I don't speak Bisaya so I can't understand what this foreigner said. Did he say what he was saying was his Filipino shipmate's views or his? I think a lot got annoyed with the way he expressed himself in that video (and the swearing) not because he speaks fluent Bisaya. Or it's either the guy is being sarcastic and the people commenting didn't get it?
As with any person, if you appear arrogant, expect some backlash with the way you project yourself.
...When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible...
I have met many Provincial Filipino`s (in the Jungle) with that arrogant proud type character after they have had a couple of bottles of Red horse..
Yes they swear a lot and probably the main reason I understand pretty much all the bad Filipino swear words!!
Its not just how well he speaks the language that rings true..Its the characteristics that come with it that shows to me that he learned extremely well , Parrot fashion from his Provincial shipmates.
If you learn to speak a language with Filipino roughnecks on a ship,in the middle of an ocean..Thats what you get.
I think he is very funny myself and yes..It was meant to be humourous IMO!!
Its a shame that most Filipino`s cant see it that way!
The last time I was on a dating site I added quite a few Tagalog words to my profile and talked about the Philippines but I didn't get any replies. In hindsight it probably wasn't the best tactic to attract British women.
One of the things that make Filipinos happier is hearing a foreigner speak some Tagalog (or whatever dialects). A lot of videos I've seen trending in the Philippines are foreigners speaking/singing in Tagalog or Bisaya, etc. They find it amusing that these foreigners are trying or learning to communicate in our native language, instead of just requiring the Filipinos to speak in English all the time. No wonder that a lot would always ask you "Do you know or speak any Tagalog?"
I try to teach Keith to speak some Tagalog words. His favorite words: SARAP MANOK..hahahaha..Although he often just remembers the naughty words.
Seriously though, I got a lot of compliments from Filipina's about what I wrote when I did this on one of the Pinay sites.
Surely just being a whitey is going to make you stick out like a sore thumb
A high rise condo with good 24 hour security and cctv is what is needed
Living amongst the locals in some barangy just leaves whitey exposed and vulnerable
The wifes extended family will not always be around to protect you also
Many of the murders of foreigns there are committed in ex pats own property
So spare the bit about integrating into pinoy society
Being the only whitey in the area might not be the best way forward
Dont become a sitting duck and dont live anywhere there without decent security
Ex pats who live there for a few years become complacent about their own security measures
Pinoys dont seem to realize that whitey needs much more security when living there
You make it sound like a cakewalk
When I was running an internet shop in Makati I was always looking over my shoulder
Don't think for one second that your friendly competitors won't have you blown away if you become too successful
Sorry to inform you but yes that's how business operates in the Philippines
After reading all these posts, I will now feel a little uneasy when I go to Philippines again, just won't talk to anyone!
It's getting harder for poriners to pick up a bit of Tagalog before visiting the Phils, now that everyone tends to write in 'textspeak' on social media sites, etc.I don't speak Bisaya so I can't understand what this foreigner said. Did he say what he was saying was his Filipino shipmate's views or his? I think a lot got annoyed with the way he expressed himself in that video (and the swearing) not because he speaks fluent Bisaya. Or it's either the guy is being sarcastic and the people commenting didn't get it?
As with any person, if you appear arrogant, expect some backlash with the way you project yourself.
Where did I say it was a cakewalk?You make it sound like a cakewalk
When i was running an internet shop in Makati i was always looking over my shoulder
Don't think for one second that your friendly competitors won't have you blown away if you become too successful
Sorry to inform you but yes that's how business operates in the Philippines
Starting and running a successful business in any country is hard work. If it was that easy everybody would do it!
I have met a few foreigners with a huge wedge of cash, and grand ideas of doing business in the Philippines their way. Most end up going home broke and blame it on someone else. They seem to easily forget they never spent anytime actually running the business.
You seem to be an expert on business in the Philippines. Tell me exactly how long did ‘you’ run a computer shop in Makati? I’m also curious to know how long you lived here and in what areas? I respect your privacy, however giving a rough idea would suffice!
You are more than welcome to stay this time, however the Jacuzzi is still at the planning stage
We might visit again when we go back to the Philippines next year! I'll buy a lot of shoes..hahahaDon’t buy too much, I might become successful and have a target on my back
Hahahaha..If my uncle's condo would be finished by the time we arrive there, you don't have to worry about the jacuzzi!You are more than welcome to stay this time, however the Jacuzzi is still at the planning stage
...When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible...
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