Living in the Philippines

[Stroker Ace88]

It is known as static or dynamic security. The visualisation of an armed guard / police officer / or whatever is supposed to act as a deterrent.

I know what it is, the first few words of my post was a quote from The Sopranos. I guess it missed the mark.

[DriveAllNight]

So the answer to a country's total failure to invest in adequate power generation required to increase investment is to "buy a generator?" I wonder if that's the government's response to potential private investors. As to the water tanks, I've got two of them, which really doesn't help me when I'm at the office, and I doubt it's the answer for most large businesses here.

They don't necessarily need generators to woo foreign investors. A nationwide hamster breeding program might work.

[GoodEnough]

Buy a generator or stay in Cebu, I think over the 5 years it has gotten better to the point I forget when we had a brown out, and water tanks here stop the water from running out.

So the answer to a country's total failure to invest in adequate power generation required to increase investment is to "buy a generator?" I wonder if that's the government's response to potential private investors. As to the water tanks, I've got two of them, which really doesn't help me when I'm at the office, and I doubt it's the answer for most large businesses here.

[Frenzy3]

So, I'm sitting in my office in Central Davao, trying to get some work done before the country's total shut down for the New Year celebration. About 20 minutes ago, the electricity died, as the hamster that runs on the treadmill that generates electrical power must have had a heart attack. This is compounded by the fact that this afternoon-for the umpteenth time this year-the water will be shut off so that the Davao Water District can perform "vital" repairs that never seem to end. This repair was necessitated because the primary water main that feeds the city collapsed in a rain storm last week.

So, no water, and no power and the country wonders why it attracts about $1. 50 a year in foreign investment.

Pathetic.

Buy a generator or stay in Cebu, I think over the 5 years it has gotten better to the point I forget when we had a brown out, and water tanks here stop the water from running out.

[Rick Rock]

So, I'm sitting in my office in Central Davao, trying to get some work done before the country's total shut down for the New Year celebration. About 20 minutes ago, the electricity died, as the hamster that runs on the treadmill that generates electrical power must have had a heart attack. This is compounded by the fact that this afternoon-for the umpteenth time this year-the water will be shut off so that the Davao Water District can perform "vital" repairs that never seem to end. This repair was necessitated because the primary water main that feeds the city collapsed in a rain storm last week.

So, no water, and no power and the country wonders why it attracts about $1. 50 a year in foreign investment.

Pathetic.

Don't feel bad. I live in the most expensive neighborhood in the most expensive city in the United States. In 2012 we had 5-6 steam shut offs and 7-8 water shut offs. No investment in infrastructure there either anymore.

[Python75]

WTF use is an unloaded gun?

It is known as static or dynamic security. The visualisation of an armed guard / police officer / or whatever is supposed to act as a deterrent.

[GoodEnough]

So, I'm sitting in my office in Central Davao, trying to get some work done before the country's total shut down for the New Year celebration. About 20 minutes ago, the electricity died, as the hamster that runs on the treadmill that generates electrical power must have had a heart attack. This is compounded by the fact that this afternoon-for the umpteenth time this year-the water will be shut off so that the Davao Water District can perform "vital" repairs that never seem to end. This repair was necessitated because the primary water main that feeds the city collapsed in a rain storm last week.

So, no water, and no power and the country wonders why it attracts about $1. 50 a year in foreign investment.

Pathetic.

[Stroker Ace88]

Many security guards in Phils banks carry sawed-off 12 gauge shotguns. If a guard ever fires inside the bank. A minimum of 5 customers / employees will be injured. Hopefully, they are not loaded or they really can't afford ammo!

Cheapy

WTF use is an unloaded gun? Geeshh this is not the west where a bank robbery rarely happens, this is the wild west and guards carry loaded guns and come to work ready to use them. FYI, guards have to pay for the ammo out of their own pocket. So target practice and aim of the weapon might be a tad off. Most guards use slugs instead of shot but I would NOT Want to be the one to find out what cartridge is in the chamber.

[Tally Wacker]

I was in a mall in Davao the other day durring Christmas rush and could not believe a guard walking in the crowded mall with one of those shotguns.

Many security guards in Phils banks carry sawed-off 12 gauge shotguns. If a guard ever fires inside the bank. A minimum of 5 customers / employees will be injured. Hopefully, they are not loaded or they really can't afford ammo!

Cheapy

[Questor 55]

Many security guards in Phils banks carry sawed-off 12 gauge shotguns. If a guard ever fires inside the bank. A minimum of 5 customers / employees will be injured. Hopefully, they are not loaded or they really can't afford ammo!

Cheapy

Lots of guns everywhere in the Philippines. It's a gun culture similar to the USA. Add in the potentially volatile nature of many Filipinos after a few drinks, or if just generally pissed off and you have a very dangerous situation. As stated here numerous times, those members of the elite and powerful can kill with impunity. Always keep a low profile.

[Cheapy]

many security guards in phils banks carry sawed-off 12 gauge shotguns. if a guard ever fires inside the bank. a minimum of 5 customers / employees will be injured. hopefully, they are not loaded or they really can't afford ammo!

cheapy

i remember once talking to the head of the us embassy's security services-most of whom are former cops-about the heavily armed filipino marines who were rep001tered around an event where the us ambassador was giving a speech. i asked him if the filipino soldiers were any good. he responded that to get good with a firearm requires constant practice, and then said: "remember ge, these guys can't afford the bullets." so if it's that bad in the philippines armed forces, imagine what it's like for private security people who may, as far as i know, have to buy their own ammunition.

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[Stroker Ace88]

RK, damm funny video, [SNIP]. Just could not figure out watch lingo theys was a talken.

Umm, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but somewhere in that statement there's a pot calling the kettle black di ba?

[Streetlooker]

Being drunk DOES make you do silly things.

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/interna...9llayMTviRyd8K

You have to admire this guys determination.

[Redman69]

RK, damm funny video, And they were nice people trying to help. Nice RED Head also. Just could not figure out watch lingo theys was a talken.

[Red Kilt]

Being drunk DOES make you do silly things.

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/interna...9llayMTviRyd8K