A COUPLE JUST WENT MISSING... HOW SAFE IS IT TO LIVE IN THE PHILIPPINES?
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- čas přidán 28. 06. 2024
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Before I moved to the Philippines I checked to see how safe the area I was thinking of living actually was, I found out some interesting things about different places. There are dangerous places all over the World and parts of the Philippines are no exception, if you plan ahead you can protect yourself.
In this vlog I touch base on an area of the Philippines that may not be the safest to visit and I explain the reasons why. I also inform you of a recent disappearance of a local couple and where it happened and a mystery still til today of the Lewis Grand Hotel owner and what happened to him.
The Philippines is a beautiful place to visit and/or live, be aware of where you're thinking of visiting or choosing to live and you'll be fine.
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You really cannot trust the numbers here, many crimes are not reported. Kidnapping may not be labeled as missing person, or not even listed as a crime. Also, no real central system here, so again the numbers can be off.
Because of the high number of Tourist and Expats, Angeles City can be targeted by those with bad intentions. But if you're smart, you can protect yourself. I do not ride a motorbike, and use safer ATMs, then directly into the car. But still have had a couple of closer calls. Then the Euro Hotel had an ATM out front, I had some people watching me. But when I got back to my car, they saw the very large K9 German Shepherd sitting in the front sit, and they walked away.
But if you get drunk and walk around late at night, it is like putting a sign on your back that says rob me. Also, any involvement in illegal stuff, drugs, gambling, etc, is a path for problems. Just think smart, know what is around you, and always keep watching everything.
your large digs are definitely great protection 👍
the numbers here are way off i had a feeling and the unreported’s have to be high #s
be smart people
Stick to Thailand, you need to be looking for trouble to find any there.
@@michaelkrombopulos3664 Thailand has just as many issues as the Philippines when in comes to crime. You will find the same problems in Thailand as you do in the Philippines. But it is worst in the Thailand because everything involving law enforcement is in Thai. And you must rely on what you are told the translation is. Many Tourists and Expats have signed paperwork without really 100% knowing what it says and gotten in big trouble.
Then you have the executions of tourist that the police claim are suicides. Please explain how Expats who have been found in Pattaya hog tied, and strangled. It seems that if you are hog tied, it is not possible to then place another rope/ wire tie around your neck.
Your claim of not finding any trouble in Thailand is just wrong.
3 Reasons why most foreigners end up missing ie: DEAD.
1.) Money
2.) Drugs
3.) Fights
@@AngelesCityExpatRentalProperty Whens the last time you seen Thai police walking around with sub machine guns in a mall? Or armed guards in a 7eleven? You can tell alot about a country by how many cops you see and how they are armed. Even filippinos that live outside of the PI will tell you its not safe there. If Thailand was so bad there would be a million vlogs about the dangers of Pattaya/Bangkok
Lewis, the Filipino American owner of Lewis Grand Hotel "disappeared" over 10 years ago and he was never found.
yes intriguing story to say the least 🤔👍
he was found , trust me it wasnt pretty
@@jonpaterson1399 do you have a link or something? i tried searching and theres no information that hes been found.
@@chubsDubC A story best left alone
Always maintain situational awareness! Look around. Someone looking at you,walk away. Then watch them. Had a guy follow me down a business street. He stayed across the street , I watched him in the window reflections. When I was absolutely positive he was following, I turned around and waved at him lol. He went back the way he came.
good call 👍
don’t get too comfortable to let your guard down especially if you’ve been drinking 😬
Very interesting vlog, good topic
thank you 👍😃
Texan here. Wife is from Cebu.Again I'm a Texan. 45 in my truck and my daily carry is a .38 snub nose. Won't discuss firearms I keep at home. And we live in a conservative and safe area of Texas. Still have maniacs and one never knows when one of them will go off the deep end. Armed robberies are rare in this area: criminal element knows that people around here are armed or have a weapon within easy reach.
thats good protect you and yours 👍😃
Duuh, it's an entirely different story in the states. This is about in the Philippines, not the US.
Only a fool isn't armed in the US, or they're in a state that's not american
WHO CARES. THE VIDEO IS ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES.😂
I did that same walk for my first 2 years living in Clarkview, Malabanias before moving to Hensonville Homes. Some things look exactly the same still 20 years later.
👍 it’s a good walk
I did have someone enter my home in Bohol after being away for months; they cooked, left the cr dirty and stole $450. Landlord said it’s common in that compound; if she knew that, why not change the locks? She never even called the cops. Next time, I will change the locks.
Be very careful in the philippines. I was robbed in my hotel room near Walking Street. This young filipina i just met made me believe i was handsome and wanted to spend the night with me. I should have realized i was going to be robbed because when i invited my new mahal out to dine with me at jollibees she looked into my eyes and said she loved me. Once back to our hotel room she decided to kiss and hug me then when i was not looking she robbed me. She took my heart ❤️ and told me it was hers and that she wanted to live with me. To this day we are still together and while she robbed my heart all for herself i have decided not to press charges.😂
good one 😂 you had me going 👏👍
A fool soon parts with his money.
Thanks for the TED Talk about a topic that hits home. You and Anne stay safe!
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I never go to the 🏧 after dark and also never go alone
So foreigners can’t have any size knife? How about the batons? Illegal?
Nice Walk n Talk.. Hopefully PI Annes will start her investigations into this matter. Q: Your living with a PI... When you all go out walking.. Is she Packing?
yes she is 😜 you can never be too safe lol
thank you 👍
@@chubsDubC I knew it... Sometimes when she says Same Same.. U listen close she really saying Bang Bang
@kevinagee5403 😂
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Informative as always Chad. Awareness always of your surrounds. Thanks for this.
absolutely 👍 thank you my friend 😃
Good information man thanks
thank you my friend 🫶😃
Good shit real informative. Safety is one of the reasons every time you see me I got multiples with me.. I rarely walk around alone. We can be targets over there so it’s best to surround yourself with good people who watch your back..
yes good call 👍 thank you
So Chad, I was talking to my friend from the Philippines, he also said to not move to Mindanao, very unsafe for foreigners. He comes from the mountains just north east of Angeles. He said exact same thing you are talking about.
it has gotten better and there are some safe beautiful places BUT… im good here 😃
Wrong, Mindanao is one of the safest places in the Philippines.I've been down here since 2002. No issues and plenty of foreigners. We seem to get less of the asshole like Angeles, Manila and Cebu
Fantastic video and interview with a fellow Massachusettsmnite 😂 Touchy subject content and I’d be leary of digging to deep into. ABC, Station 4 and a few other establishments and locations have a hand in running the show there.
thank you and so true 👍
Someone said don't be worth more dead than alive...
Thank you Chubs.
Only thing happened to me was a kid snatcher got my ball cap coming out of a bar in cebu city 😅 I scream happy birthday and kept walking, I think he wanted me to chase him into the dark but I just kept moving down the street with my friends 😊
lol let em go 👍 i might have a few quick steps in me but those young kids would be gone fast 🏃let em keep it
@chubsDubC yes I thought it was another friend messing with me but when I spun around it was a kid running off in the dark so I laughed and screamed happy birthday. my friend dimitry said let's get a cab
What is the Philippines govt doing about this ?? Definitely not good for business..they need to set an example on these kidnappings
Thanks Chad!
you’re welcome 👍
I guess the best advice I got was to never make yourself worth more dead than alive. That includes life insurances and getting involved in businesses with locals.
yes yes 👍
Yea the Lweis Grand owner was never found and I think the manager of Yab Sab bar went missing and as far as I know he has never shown up either.. The Yab sab bar has since been renamed, They had good snooker leage in there too,
interesting and scary stories go along with these disappearances 😵 some have had some shady dealings or possibly owed people money 🤷
It was called Yab Yum bar (formerly Butterfly Rock). I think it's called Live House Restobar now.
"Missing" they sure as hell ain't. They are dead.
My first suspect is whomever the papers were signed over to for the hotel is the guilty one?
Regarding the chinese kidnapped victims, most of their kidnappers are Chinese as well.
i believe it 👍
Not lately, as the php police did the crime.
Crazy, what's up Chad, I was checking out land up in Capas, Tarlac with Tommy from Tbacks about a week and half ago
hey Carlos✌️ be careful out there
History has shown things can be Wild West at times
I Miss the Lewis hotel
I live in Chicago, one of the most dangerous cities in the US. I know all about Armed robberies & carjackers. When I'm out, I use a cheap burner phone for navigation if I need it & emergency calls. No other apps. I keep my main phone at home. Don't carry a wallet. Just my state ID & a few $ in cash & 1 credit card if I'm making a larger purchase. Don't be a victim. Walk with a purpose & keep a very low profile. If I ever moved to AC, and I might in about 10 yrs, it would be like paradise for me.
ive been to Chicago a couple times 👍 huge city beautiful but also dangerous 😬 youre smart to protect yourself and be vigilant 👏
AC will be a nice relaxer for you 😎
Get a ccw or get the hell out of Chicago
Dont walk alone at night, always have a wingman.
That was an unfortunate story about the couple but not that unusual. I always tell people to stay in your lane, don't get off the beaten path, don't get involved with the "wrong" woman, and don't get involved in any business or money deal. When there are disputes, Filipinos tend to settle things off the books.
I am surprised you mentioned LY because most long-time locals are frankly too scared to even talk about it. It is pretty much understood what happened, but I wouldn't be surprised if the case is cracked someday and that there are folks arrested. The story would make a great movie.
it’s quite different here how things play out and yes people should definitely stay away from the dark side 😮
LY goes a lot deeper than just that hotel, it’s interesting and scary at the same time 👍😬
a little surface scratch at times is ok
we talked about it the other day
crazy stories 😮 it’s too bad some go missing
@@chubsDubC only god knows
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In the 80's was the peak of kidnapping for any tourist even filams as long as they know your from abroad you are a potential for the NPA New Peoples Army throughout the nation of the Philippines
yes i heard about those times 😵 military men traveling in groups restricted from some areas, crazy times
Morning Chad, u had a good walk. Great info for the new b's and basically everyone when out late at night. I always take a trike if I'm alone, especially walking back to the hotel late at night. The best 100 pesos ever spent.
ATM info is spot on also.
I would also add the less jewelry (watch, chains etc) the better. The lady's in the bar I feel are safe, but the ladies outside the bars can be opportunistic...
Man, I could write a book on that from my mistakes along with my friends from yrs back🤦♂️
Great vlog as always, keep up the great work you do. Much appreciated!!!
thank you my friend 👍🫶😃
Chubs, i seen your vlog on dealing with difficult expats , You seem like a really cool guy, What the heck are you doing in angeles city? , Thats where the jerks are. Bar girls and jerks. nothing else to see , Its a great place if your ship just came in on a west pac . The philippines is awesome grab your girl and go see paradise!
eventually we’ll be tired of all the craziness here but for now the action and turn over of people is fine, job opportunities and content is strong here 👍 people want to see what its like how its changed etc 😃
@Dutch1954
Burnt vehicle, missing couple, one a foreigner = Dead. My condolences to the families involved. How safe is it to live in the Philippines? It depends of the point of references you are comparing it to.
it’s a sad story developing 😢
the entire World has violent episodes true
@@chubsDubC It's not the world I thought I'd be in the whole time I was growing up, far from it....Stay safe
@Dutch1954 i hear you there 👍😵🫶
My wife and I are friends with both of them. Much more going on here than what is being reported or miss reported. My own opinion is the families were not involved in this. They were a happy couple with a very bright future. His family is not even in the Philippines, they're in Israel.
Only 2 money changers I use are Normas, usually with a grab car waiting on me. Or the one inside the barbershop on Fields, I still call it Fields, not walking street, thats just down from shooters. Can go inside in privacy and change money. I always swivel my head around when walking outside. Usually I put my big bills in my sock in my shoe, and keep a few hundred peso on my shorts...
good call 👍 better safe than sorry
youre doing the right things
Been here are while and only lost one phone in SM Clark with light fingers. Had my 50th birthday party in the Lewis Grand many many years ago and a lot of good memories there. Just like to blend in with the crowd is the best way. Stay safe
that’s the way to roll 👍✌️
Are you from Mass? Reason im asking is, i just moved to Cebu, and im from Brockton. And i just dont see the same concern or worry about PH as many youtubers state. Mind you, I've been here before. I have a group of friends i have made here. And I've walked alone at night down the street to 7/11 and had less fear than walking down any road in Brockton. I dont get the massive fear mongering that goes on about PH...
That is the 1st time I have ever seen the inside of the LG Hotel...even when it was open, never went in....very impressive....wonder if a Korean will end up buying it...
i got to peak inside but not a full tour (next vid) i will add some pics from its hayday 😃 impressive pool ++
Koreans may eventually if not already own it 👍
@@chubsDubC Back in 2012, that place always had limos, BMWs, and lots of expensive cars outside...I always wondered what they place looked like....and I walked by a lot in the day.....thanks for the inside view....look forward to seeing more when you get a tour..
@egovorch funny you said that… i was just reading comments about the old classics and other nice cars parked out front 😃
@@chubsDubC it always looked like a super high-end super hotel…. And did look sort of out of place in AC….i wonder what the long term use will be with a new owner…
@egovorch i thought the same thing 👍
it’ll be interesting if and when some group can get it back in working shape
Do they have any ATM's in banks?
yes inside with armed guards around 👍
*Thx4share interesting content ChubsDubC* 👍
yw 😃✌️
Good topic this , Chinese your right there .
being rich in ph is dangerous
it can be, especially if youre in to some shady dealings
Yeah Chad in 2019 I went to Mindano to a city called Zamboanga.
There was an incident called the Zamboanga siege that took place o ly a few years before I went also the beheadings took place right close to there to at Santa Cruz island which I went there too.
Buy now they have a heavy military there.
3 thousand soldiers stationed there now also some on that island as well but still scary.
I had no problem there and is a beautiful place to visit.
Anyways the last time in 2023 I stayed in Davao city and that is in Mindano as well and that was very nice too.
good info 👍 i’m sure they beefed up patrols to keep things in check, i wouldnt mind visiting there some day
I had my necklace stolen when I was in Angeles a month ago by 2 teens on a moped. Luckily it was a fake gold one I got from Shopee for 150peso. It ain't my first rodeo lol.
A friend of mine and his wife from the UK was kidnapped in Turkey about 25 years ago and held hostage for 2 weeks. He honestly thought he was going to die but he ended up being busted out by the SAS
wow lucky lucky 👍
darn kids being reckless 😡
now the disappearances are a different monster… that’s straight up scary
good news, filipinas is for filipinos only.
Hello, Chubs, Pampanga and Tarlac is where many Chinese gangs in collaboration with Filipino gangs, illegal activities like human trafficking, illegal gambling, corruption of politicians, prostitutions, kidnaping, porn, and other activities. Please use your influence to tell your fellow tourist not to go alone anywhere alone, especially women. Farther north is I think the safest provinces, but they are conservatives over there.
👍 good advice, especially young women 😮 thank you
@@chubsDubC You're welcome. Yes, those two provinces are shameless.
It sounds like Mindanao is more safe than Tarlac :) *and I would agree on that*
@@Jerome-Philippines Yes, it is safer in Mindanao than that of Tarlac & Pampanga.
@Jerome-Philippines it could be 😮👍
I carry pepper spray;especially at night, when carrying two phones and after going to an ATM. ‘Come get some if you feel lucky.’
Why go to an ATM at night and why carry more than one cell phone? Perhaps bringing pepper spray to a gun or knife fight isn't wise?
The Lewis Grand was laundering $ and someone got greedy.
Still I feel safer anywhere in Philippines than I do in big cities here like Toronto of lots of big American cities.
absolutely 👍
I'm more concerned about traveling to the major cities in my own country, where hundreds of murders are committed each year in each of these cities. Funny how my country warns me about foreign countries but issues no warnings to me about traveling to these cities.
yes true 👍 even Minnesota-nice wasnt so nice anymore when i left 😬
@@chubsDubC "I'd find it funny if they started issuing domestic travel alerts."
Mindanao was always off limits to Gi's. Had a wealthy friend that his brother got kidnapped and paid close to $5000....paid and brother was released and got rekidnapped a month later when they realized how wealthy his brother was. Paid again and was again released. It's crazy. Also Tarloc is full of the Huk's which do not like foreigners. History proves it. FJ Cruiser @ the 6:30 mark. Thanks for sharing this video!!
wow that makes sense and how suck-ass would that be to be nabbed back to back 😵
I feel threatened now, I must move to Bangkok LOL SO is the story I will tell Cecilia
there ya go 😂 start packing 👍
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It’s Muslims from what I’m told from my family back there
Your information about Marawi and Mindano is somewhat out of date. It has cleaned up greatly. There are many vloggers who've been there, and it's nothing like it was 10 to 15 years ago. Angeles is much more dangerous than the vast majority of Mindano.
its about a month and a half old current conditions report from that region so your out of date claim is wrong, maybe you should do some research yourself before listening to hearsay from others
Well, I'm only referencing decent Philippines life vloggers like becomingfilipino and kumander daot who both have extensive guides they have recently done in that area on the ground. Of course, one needs to be careful, but i only said things are much better than they were. You should chill a bit, the stats online can be very subjective, but no need to get butt hurt.
They Lewis Grand (Part owner) who disappeared had shady dealings with shady filipino investors....
never a good plan 😬
I’ve been going to the Philippines since the mid-70’s and I feel safe in the Philippines. Just use common sense.
yes good to hear 👍
Yeah, big Corp. pay their workers eight dollars a day. What a fucking joke
You can thank me for higher peso rate, any time we leave it goes up
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LG has been for sale for some time. Wanted $15-16 mil. That monstrosity, Cityfront Mall, ruined whatever view there was from the hotel. Unless tourism really picks up, would be difficult to make money off such an expensive property.
you’re right there 👍
The last time we checked which was several years ago, the property had too many title issues for smart investor. Not sure if still has those issues.
If u try and fit in .Dont flash money around or big note ya self things will b ok
Good video Chad. I'm hearing ya. Most Western countries have a 'do not go' posted about southern and western Mindanao but Philip Bigg is loving it down there. i think kidnappings there maybe be religion based for ransom, whereas other areas maybe drug deals gone wrong or political or grudge kidnappings. there are bad eggs every country tho. But thanks for the info
yes religious issues money drugs gambling politics all are factors 👍 thank you
hi,,,,I heard it was quite bad before Duterte,, but now its no worse than the big cites in the USA,,look whats happening here !
its terrible whats going on in the States 😮mass robberies road rage mass shootings etc
Something smells fishy
Yawn, compared to most places in the west, it's not even a consideration.
At the end of the day a human life is worth very little in the Philippines 🇵🇭
If you wanna be stupid and walk around with all the bling and flex, then you will become a target. I've seen this a few times, and they wonder why it happened to them. Have learnt to blend into the background and lead a happy life.
there ya go 👍 good call my friend 😃
USA State Department says to go to Mindanao except Davao
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this is crap. lewis has been closed for years!
watch the video before making stupid comments
In China it is illegal to gamble? Huh??? Have you ever heard of Macau? It has bigger volumes of money wagered than Las Vegas.
Live in Davao since 1998 and have never had an issue. The city is well policed and very safe. Yes, sure, there are certain areas to avoid as it's better to be safe than sorry. As a Westerner best to avoid flashing the cash, integrate, learn the language then you will be less recognized as a rich westerner there for the taking. Most kidnapping, murders etc usually involve big money transactions, land disputes. At the end of the day is anywhere in the world truly safe? Remember 9/11 in NY and 7/7 in London. Just have your wits about you as you would back home.
you are right on all fronts there 👍 thank you
Caption: There is a kidnapping every 60 minutes in Latin America. Man on Fire (2004)
1000 times more dangerous in America
Yes, random mass shootings are way too frequent. Not to mention getting clucked just for being Asian.
Most of all these are sinister! This doesn’t happen to normal folks.
yes i believe it