I read this today as well. More than a little disturbing as Minglanilla is where our new house is being built and where we will be spending half of our lives from next year on. As I have never seen another Brit in Minglanilla, which is a small town 15km south of Cebu city, this story rather shocked me. It also confirms my attitude of never trying to resist violence or robbery in the Philippines. These guys don't think about the consequences. Their mentality is all about now and any punishment, being tomorrow, is no deterrent. Hurt their pride and they will shoot. I carry two wallets, one with a small amount of ready cash and out of date cards and in view, and another concealed with any valuables I really need to have on me that day. So far I have not had to use this strategy but would gladly give up the first wallet. My problem would be in restraining my wife who would quite happily brain anyone threatening us!
