Angeles City

[Wicked Roger]

Must be some rare occurrence, since recent evidence suggests that the Philippines has killed its way to a much higher level of safety:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/panosmo...e-philippines/#41 dafaff285 f.

Regarding the New Zealander killed, reading in a little further suggests that foreigners are well-advised not to settle on Biliran. Didn't AV report buying an outrigger banca and fishing nets on Biliran a couple years ago? Anybody heard from him recently?

Generally many I know and speak with feel safer due to the new president. Always make me laugh to read about his high approval ratings yet much of the oppress (who more in league with the richer class of society) say how unpopular he is etc LOL.

Foreigners who live in small in communities IMHO stand out like a sore thumb and if they then start to get 'involved' with local families or clans then the situation can't be good for the person.

As a few posters have said here before you keep your head down and out of politics. One foreigner who had a business in Visayas asked some questions at a meeting about the council's use of the budget funds etc (IE where was it going hence pointing to corruption) and suddenly he was charged with [CodeWord123]. Took him 11 months to get of jail when police 'finally realised' she was still a virgin and he had been set up. Luckily he is still alive.

[Soapy Smith]

Well here is a random Filipino crime that made it to worldstar the other day.

http://m.worldstarhiphop.com/android...XXZxgiyy0s6Xtp

Must be some rare occurrence, since recent evidence suggests that the Philippines has killed its way to a much higher level of safety:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/panosmo...e-philippines/#41 dafaff285 f.

Regarding the New Zealander killed, reading in a little further suggests that foreigners are well-advised not to settle on Biliran. Didn't AV report buying an outrigger banca and fishing nets on Biliran a couple years ago? Anybody heard from him recently?

[Wicked Roger]

I believe there is more to this story than a random robbery. It maybe a hit arranged by somebody to make it to look like robbery. Most likely culprit could be ex wife, present wife, present GF, past GF, business associates or just by rubbing on wrong people..

Tend to agree Sammon as this happens too many times (statistically IMHO) in the Philippines and AC more so. See this link (lots you can chose from).

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/a...ectid=11897039

While not AC this is another and no one really charged. IE the person who paid the gunmen (who were arrested fairly quickly) never been found. Too many get away with murder literally.

[Bushes]

Not that it really matters, but I agree with you as opposed the wolf criers. There was probably some history there and probably a previous altercation of sorts.

I believe there is more to this story than a random robbery. It maybe a hit arranged by somebody to make it to look like robbery. Most likely culprit could be ex wife, present wife, present GF, past GF, business associates or just by rubbing on wrong people.

These kind of hits happen to people living in Philippines. Not casual tourists unless they are at the wrong place at the wrong time. Even then murders are rare. Most likely getting beat up. One time a moto guy in AC told me he can take me to a casa to find real pretty girls. I told him to bring to my hotel. Even in ermita I went to a casa couple of times picked a girl and took her to my hotel. Still looking back it was a risky thing to do.

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[Sammon]

Yes. They are not interested in how compliant the victim may or may not be. They sneak up from behind and blow the foreigner's brains out before he realizes anything is amiss. Chocolate Dave was one of the few foreigners to escape a sneak attack because the shooter only wounded him with the first shot from a 22 pistol and he was able to run like hell. The best a monger can hope for is that the shooter is a bad shot, which may give him a chance to run if he is not a lame duck or too fat. All bets are off if the monger needs a Zimmer frame to make his escape.

I believe there is more to this story than a random robbery. It maybe a hit arranged by somebody to make it to look like robbery. Most likely culprit could be ex wife, present wife, present GF, past GF, business associates or just by rubbing on wrong people.

These kind of hits happen to people living in Philippines. Not casual tourists unless they are at the wrong place at the wrong time. Even then murders are rare. Most likely getting beat up. One time a moto guy in AC told me he can take me to a casa to find real pretty girls. I told him to bring to my hotel. Even in ermita I went to a casa couple of times picked a girl and took her to my hotel. Still looking back it was a risky thing to do.

[D Cups]

When I go to Batangas / Sabang later this year from Manila I will be spending the night in Batangas first. This will be my first time to both locations.

It would take you 4-5 hours to get from Angeles to Batangas Port by taxi. Cost is negotiable, but I reckon around 5,000 PHP would be reasonable. Leave at 9. 00 am and you should be at the port by 1. 00-2. 00 pm. If you travel by bus, you will need to transfer. If you have a taxi, best to go straight through.

[Sxxxx]

Just go to the travel desk at Margarita Station on Fields Avenue. They will arrange a clean car with reliable driver for you. Pricing will be fair. You can also book on line. I've used them many times and it's a very good service.

I agree, their price is fair, and their service is good.

[Engine Driver]

Anyone have a realiable guy they use for transportation around Angeles?

I have someone I use all the time to get from Manila to Angeles, but since he's based in Manila, he's not really available in Angeles for shorter trips.

Just go to the travel desk at Margarita Station on Fields Avenue. They will arrange a clean car with reliable driver for you. Pricing will be fair. You can also book on line. I've used them many times and it's a very good service.

[Mr Enternational]

I just find it hard to believe that Filipino crimes would be so random. Those that live here know of foreigners who flash cash, are lazy with how they discuss their personal security and generally create a problem for themselves. The word does get passed around and people get hurt.

Dress down, don't wear jewellery, be nice to your GF and her family.

Well here is a random Filipino crime that made it to worldstar the other day.

http://m.worldstarhiphop.com/android...XXZxgiyy0s6Xtp

[Engine Driver]

Want to go from Angeles to Batangas Pier then obviously Sabang.

Will taxi it all the way to the pier. So boat to Sabang takes approx 1 HR from Batangas. What would time be from Angeles to Batangas. Any better times / days to travel? Maybe not peak HR and not weekend? Do I have to go through manila? Cost? Should I break the trip up and stay in Manila overnight??

Appreciate.

It would take you 4-5 hours to get from Angeles to Batangas Port by taxi. Cost is negotiable, but I reckon around 5,000 PHP would be reasonable. Leave at 9. 00 am and you should be at the port by 1. 00-2. 00 pm. If you travel by bus, you will need to transfer. If you have a taxi, best to go straight through.

[Blanquiceleste]

....................be nice to your GF and her family.

Better yet, stay single and steer clear of potential trouble.

[NewImage]

Want to go from Angeles to Batangas Pier then obviously Sabang.

Will taxi it all the way to the pier. So boat to Sabang takes approx 1 HR from Batangas. What would time be from Angeles to Batangas. Any better times / days to travel? Maybe not peak HR and not weekend? Do I have to go through manila? Cost? Should I break the trip up and stay in Manila overnight??

Appreciate.

[PinaLove]

Yes. They are not interested in how compliant the victim may or may not be. They sneak up from behind and blow the foreigner's brains out before he realizes anything is amiss. Chocolate Dave was one of the few foreigners to escape a sneak attack because the shooter only wounded him with the first shot from a 22 pistol and he was able to run like hell. The best a monger can hope for is that the shooter is a bad shot, which may give him a chance to run if he is not a lame duck or too fat. All bets are off if the monger needs a Zimmer frame to make his escape.

I just find it hard to believe that Filipino crimes would be so random. Those that live here know of foreigners who flash cash, are lazy with how they discuss their personal security and generally create a problem for themselves. The word does get passed around and people get hurt.

Dress down, don't wear jewellery, be nice to your GF and her family.

PL.

[Chocha Monger]

They crept up and shot him in the back of the head. There was no asking.

Normal for Phil crims to attack from behind you, not face to face, and no conversation.

Yes. They are not interested in how compliant the victim may or may not be. They sneak up from behind and blow the foreigner's brains out before he realizes anything is amiss. Chocolate Dave was one of the few foreigners to escape a sneak attack because the shooter only wounded him with the first shot from a 22 pistol and he was able to run like hell. The best a monger can hope for is that the shooter is a bad shot, which may give him a chance to run if he is not a lame duck or too fat. All bets are off if the monger needs a Zimmer frame to make his escape.

[Sxxxx]

I think of this area as being reasonably safe, by all means use caution. Down this road is Boomerang Hotel, perfectly fine place.

For my reasoning if I am asked for my phone, cash, in a hold up then I will be complying. I hope that will satisfy them as killing me is not going to give them anything else.

That's just my strategy.

They crept up and shot him in the back of the head. There was no asking.

Normal for Phil crims to attack from behind you, not face to face, and no conversation.