American Youtuber Kidnapped in the Philippines?

[@expat5587]

The region in which he resided is an area that even Filipino citizens avoid. He made several unwise decisions. I am a New York native who is now retired in the Philippines.

[@Markuz1775]

You must investigate the true causes or reasons for this. I heared that they came and get him in his house? This sounds very unsafe and dangerous to me...

[@RocherafalesNario]

Too many stupid people now in Philippines,and drug addict people are back ,because the president Marcos was addict..

[@expat5587]

@@Markuz1775 i think it was personal.

[@SSJDOTA2]

​@Markuz1775 he was making videos regarding loan sharks in that village.

[@projectdelta50]

He fucked around and found out.

[@mrrobert177]

Guy kidnapped. Elliot eastman explained about 10 days ago on a youtube video titled "i found my wife in the Philippines" @1:25. that he was recently loaned out 21k and collected 23.5k. and had sent 35k back out on the street to make more...and he spoke of how he was spending hundreds of thousands on their new sari sari store with solar system and starlink piso wifi... So he was openly advertising: 1. That he had, for the poor area, a year or two of a locals income in cash moving in and out 2. That he as an American was charging usury interest rates to local muslims (Quran bans interest) and 3. That heas an American was likely taking business from other local loan sharks in a red zone (really stupid thing to do).... The guy was so situationally unaware of the actual risks... He joked about being kidnapped....

[@TimKyoutube]

I'm including this on a future video

[@beisdj0]

This post nails it. I spent 2 years in the Philippines, in the very safe area of Batangas. Even in Batangas, I kept a low profile and was protected by my wife's large clan, which included the Barangay Captain and high -ranking police officials.

[@expat5587]

Yup

[@ShaunWaveGo]

wow!! i didn’t know that…. i never do that here in the philippines 🇵🇭 we also have a store.

[@expat5587]

@mrrobert177 wow that's crazy

[@kanlurangdagatngpilipinas]

As local filipino, my advice when you go to the philippines is stay out of western mindanao area which is muslim area. Even christian filipino need to coordinate with tourism department or any government agancy to guide you there.

[@robreese1373]

He converted to Shia Islam and the kidnappers in the Philippines are of majority Sunni Islam

[@ph7715]

No they think he's Rich because he was giving away money to people and helping people. Religion has nothing to do with. They are looking for a quick payday. American government needs to step up I don't think Trump would allow this

[@TimKyoutube]

I dont know how much this matters, but I'm sure it would

[@maximiliankaizer6819]

​@@TimKyoutube sunni and shia have a history of violance against each other based on the subject of who the true heirs to muslim leadership is.

[@ImDoubleB]

He was money lending to local Muslim(s), charging interest and talking about how much he made in his vlog...

[@anneb3170]

Nono don’t do that you’re an easy target specially if your surrounded with muslims

[@NicitoStaAna]

Still doesn't justify kidnapping. If the locals have a problem with him being an American/un-islamic activities. Take up to the court/sue.

[@ImDoubleB]

@NicitoStaAna No one said it was justified asshat. Delete yourself.

[@Pulaco.Dimantag]

You're so naive​@@NicitoStaAna

[@hangten1904]

@@NicitoStaAna This is Mindanao, it's the wild wild west. The area harbors NPA Communist rebels, Christian extremist groups called the Ilaga and the well known Muslim Jihadist pirate group Abu Sayyaf.

[@ScottDschaak]

I live in Davao city Mindanao philippines, I've never felt unsafe here unless you count trying to cross the street at a crosswalk. I've been warned by numerous Filipinos not to travel to the South end of the island, and even they stay away from there. I can almost guarantee he was warned about the dangers in that area, but love makes guys do stupid things. Oh, and Davao City is known as the safest city in the Philippines, and it's on the west coast of Mindanao.

[@anthnybriggs]

Hi Tim I’m from the UK and just watched it from start to finish. Good luck to that lad Elliot but it does not look good for him, my prayers go to him family and friends.

[@lucypatterson6269]

A man from California got kidnap somewhere in Mindanao and he never made it alive. They cut his head off.

[@stevelawson68]

What most people do not know is that there have been ongoing SF operations in Mindanao,Basilan,Sulu sea area since 9/11. Ongoing meaning NOW! This is the US and other nations partnered with the Philippines military. If you are ever at the port of Hagnaya, there is a large poster on the wall,with all the wanted terrorists. They are not all Filipinos, and many have very large bounties on their heads. I'm not sure how many have been killed or captured,but it definitely opens your eyes to the severity of the problem.

[@TimKyoutube]

Our (USA) operators and "state department" teams are active in almost every country in the world. I doubt they have much latitude to conduct joint operations. but hey who knows.

[@stevelawson68]

@TimKyoutube I can't say much here, Tim, but trust me, it is ongoing. .

[@entertexthere1127]

Hes a loan shark. 5-6 in a poor area. He going to dissappear. Dont lend or flaunt money anywhere period.

[@aydolnunguna7612]

I grew up in mindanao area and trust me. It’s a very dangerous island especially for visitors. They kidnapped kids for organ harvesting and everyday killings is a normal thing.

[@bobhope9317]

Telling the story of the man who walks on water to people who believe the story of the man who flew to the moon on a flying horse... is dangerous...😳

[@acornsucks2111]

Was Bob Hope a Christian?

[@philippinesdreamorreality]

If you decide to ignore all the warnings about not going into the Red zone and you happen to go in such as this young man, you hear rumors that you're going to be kidnapped in the near future why would you not get out of there ASAP?

[@acornsucks2111]

Young and not real bright.

[@aydolnunguna7612]

They thought that those kind of people changed. 😂😂😂

[@fellowtravelerahart8820]

Unfortunately, it is most likely that eastman is already dead. That part of the philippines is a no go zone for non muslim filipinos.

[@martinlindahl5924]

Martin here, a Swede living in Switzerland. I have checked his channel. That guy is not in a full mental state, he does not seem to be 100%. Still he have him self to blame to move to a m*slim area that is known for shit to hit the fan.

[@James-z6x3u]

What chair is that you are sitting on? It looks so big and comfy. I want one.

[@PlateletRichGel]

I agree with that General, the Abu Sayeff has been crushed for the most part. My friend was special forces fighting them in Jolo Island calling in JDAMs on those iSIS fuckers. I don't think this kid getting kidnapped has anything to do with AS. He was just an idiot. I think there will be more to this story, Phillipines has great intelligence on Mindanao, they will get to bottom of it.

[@azcowboy1963]

Prayers for the young man. Tom, it is always a pleasure watching you and your lovely wife as well. I also married a foreigner and have zero regrets. Sure, there are some challenges, especially in the beginning, but the rewards are mind-blowing. God bless you and yours.

[@HVUEE]

Halloo i’m from the Philippines and this is what i’ve heard about his case(i live in the sibuco) from what i heard he was harassed by two mens back then, that’s why his(maybe) aware he was getting kidnapped, also during the time he was able to fend them off but this time there were four mens and they were armed, it was kinda suspicious how those mens went straight to Elliot’s room and the fact they didn’t took Elliot’s wife as well since she could tell the FBI since she’s an eye witness, and they said it’s not kidnapping, it’s abduction since the kidnappers they didn’t call or message for the ransom. Our place is currently loaded with FBIs, Military and Police from the US. To be honest this is the first time that happened in our place and Sibuco is not really dangerous, what’s more dangerous is Zamboanga there have been many cases recently about young girls going missing.

[@alfredopampanga9356]

I’m sure that people in Sibuco have a good idea who are the kidnappers

[@CryptoInvest-LunaticCapital]

am an overseas filipin o worker, there are 12 million of us called OFWs, but there's nothing like home like the philippines, however it is the people that we're coming back to, filipinos in general are very caring human beings that's the reason why number one nurses in the world being exported are nurses, and i am one of them, but you have to be cognizant on your surroundings, the world is not all beauty and fun...just be careful when you're in an area that have different religion, though philippines is 95% christian, stick to where the people have this fear of God and love for fellow human being or so-called "good samaritans," as Jesus said.

[@jovetag6225]

I'm Filipino, and when we took a vacation awhile back to the Philippines. We were told not to go to Southern part (Philippines) specifically in Zamboanga, even though some part of it is safe. Imagine, we are Pinoys and had been warned not to go there.

[@patriotbob]

I have worked with several filipinos who live all over Mindanao and they ALL tell me not to risk traveling to anywhere in Mindanao. As a WHITE AMERICAN you will be a target for anyone with bad intentions. If you love life why would you take any risk in visiting Mindanao? Not smart at all. Honestly there is nothing worth seeing there, that would make me put my life at risk to see it.

[@ShaunWaveGo]

i just want him back safe as an KZbinr that vlogs in the philippines 🇵🇭 too (also have wife n family there) We all have to be careful and be safe no matter where you go… prayers to the families effected

[@hardmtnbiker]

Tim, I’m sorry if I offend you but it is really sad that many expats have been influenced by your KZbin channel success or maybe “Becoming Filipino’s” channel. But that poor kid, yes I will call him a kid.was thinking he would become a successful KZbin entrepreneur and be able to mimic the “appearing lifestyle” of you and other successful KZbin entrepreneurs in the Philippines. Look at reality, only a small fraction of KZbinrs are actually successful and successful enough to make a sustainable lifestyle living beyond a meager budget and actually owning a house and a car. 99% of the KZbinrs are lucky if they can match their Social Security benefit or whatever small residual income that they managed to make while living in PHL. That poor kid had nothing! So f-ing sad that he was delusional about how to live the KZbinr dream.

[@TimKyoutube]

I never filmed in a red zone. Becoming a Nerd did several times.

[@hardmtnbiker]

@@TimKyoutube I know you are a smart military man, I’m a vet too, and I respect you. These idiot kids and delusional old men thinking that the world is full of harmless people or that they can be successful KZbinrs vloggers. Wake up, there not even close to being successful or even remotely successful just because they have another stupid channel and a cute Pinay gf.

[@alibarron7558]

It wasn't the U-tubing but that he was engaged in a major criminal enterprise with his loan sharking.

[@PaulJones-o6g]

As Paul Harvey would say that's the rest of the story. Thanks Tim

[@Fultonfalcons86]

Well I am not a you tuber but I am a native American Cherokke to be exact but I never travel with out some form of protection when I travel from my home in Knoxville Tn

[@bmactattoo1219]

Same for me when in the USA. In the Philippines you can't carry a gun legally as a foreigner. And the fake cops had M-16s so other weapons wouldn't help.

[@beisdj0]

I'm in the Midwest and armed to the teeth, but I lived in the Philippines for 2 years. In the Philippines, your protection doesn't come from being armed but from your wife's clan, situational awareness, keeping a low profile, and not being stupid.

[@travelwithroland2]

@@beisdj0I currently live in Bohol. They are the most generous people I have ever met. They do think that all foreigners are rich though and frequently ask for money. Unfortunately KZbin for me is not bringing in the big biscuits (bikies) as they all think it does. I have felt safe almost everywhere in Bohol, Cavite, and Batangas. Simple rules- don’t flash cash, stay humble, enjoy Filipino company, have a drink with them occasionally and don’t be rude. If you try and learn their language, learn to laugh at your mistakes, then they love you! I am very cautious to go down to Zamboanga, I was going to at Christmas as my brother-in-law (A Philippine national, Major in the military) would look after me… but recently he said it might not be a good idea… so something has changed there. It is sad that things have changed for the worse in the last few months down there, just when they were making strides to get rid of that reputation 😊

[@KC-in9px]

What's ironic is that Elliot did a KZbin Live the day before he was abducted

[@craigsphilippines466]

Tim, I haven’t watched your channel for a while, but I did subscribe way back when you first started your channel. I am 13 years living full time in the Philippines, and I have been advising people, especially expats, on what it means to live here. Saving face is why we don’t see public shouting and fighting, it’s kept within closed doors, or not at all, because respect is what matters here, it’s all some people have. I have lived a great life here for this long, because I don’t act like I would normally act back home in my country because we have no rights here I know the culture I know how people think, I live a simplistic life, I don’t get involved in anything much, I enjoy my partner, and her family and my mates I have a beer with on occasion. You are correct, we are looked at as very low of importance here, I mean the 16 year old Lazada delivery boy knows more than me, by my partner’s opinion 😊. Smile a lot, don’t get mad at anyone, don’t stand out, keep a low profile. I have seen a neighbor shot dead as he opened the gate to bring his car in, he was a pastor, and he disrespected someone, and the thing is, a shooting like this is very rarely investigated.

[@Carol-media]

This guy is so young and naive, I really hope he gets rescued and hopefully a lesson to all foreign vloggers in the Philippines or those who wish to live or do business here. Not all parts of Philippines is safe and always be very careful and mindful of your area and neighbors.

[@alibarron7558]

Loan sharking is out right criminal in most areas of the world and harshly punished. It is a death sentence in many places that have usury laws and any restrictions on lending money.

[@norilsk2222]

I was told by a native filipino woman to stay out of mindanao

[@TimKyoutube]

I was told by an active duty LT COL.

[@expat5587]

@@norilsk2222 me too , that's the first thing I learned before I retired here .

[@AlbertMilliron]

Hi Tim, I’m excited about visiting the Philippines early 2025. I do want to visit parts of Mindanao. I live in Tennessee and love the mountains and want to visit Hot springs and Mountains near Davao. I’m considering moving there part time but want to visit first! I am a political commentator for last 27 years and this will be my last election to cover. My daughter is part Filipino and my wife who passed was from there, when I was in the military, I wasn’t allowed to visit with her when her grandfather died. So, now that I’m retired, I’m wanting to visit. Not sure what part you live in, but it would be nice to meet you at some point! I think I the guy who got kidnapped was involved in a bit of shady finance and was posting it. Not a good idea to charge locals lots of interest on loans. The people are poor enough to have to pay interest to an American. We should be helpful rather than do such things. Just my view

[@philippinesdreamorreality]

I think a lot of these things that happened is because people don't use their common sense. If they tell you not to go into the red zone or to a dangerous area in any country you should not go in.

[@hybridstryker233]

I think people don’t talk about how really safe philippines really is like taboo

[@joanaandpaul]

Stay out of the ARMM (Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao) Western Part of Mindanao basically. Sharia Law and separate government than that of of the PH Government.

[@KC-in9px]

I think it's autonomous

[@joanaandpaul]

@@KC-in9px thanks accidentally misspelled it.

[@ndyajeff]

I quickly found lots of interesting videos of Gracia Burnham speaking on the subject and faith. Very good content, thank you.

[@stevencohen5494]

Tim, thanks for the best information on the kidnapping on KZbin. After watching the several video clips, you seem to be spot on.

[@DaisereeDecosta]

i saw in one of his video in youtube and he himself said "he was receiving warnings" from locals that he's a target for kidnapping. he even ask his viewers ".. will the community protect him?"... i said you are nuts, what are you trying to prove. it never happend locals protecting kidnap to be victims, fled right away true or not about the warnings... he feed himself to the lions

[@lucypatterson6269]

He’s probably too arrogant since he’s American.

[@Clara-o1u]

not all entire mindanao, is danger. .I'm living in mindanao. so far we are in peaceful city and good politics. that guy was kidnap was so far from here

[@PonyboyPanchorello]

I bused from Dipolog to Zamboanga. Just keep moving and they can't make a plan. Definitely not safe. You can feel it in the people. No foreigners around and military coveys were a common sight.

[@makana63]

Checking in from Las Vegas I identify as a Filipino American

[@glenmorrill7750]

I want to come to phillipines in July of 2025 would like to know safe places to visit.have been watching your channel and feel comfortable of your advice

[@svjo840]

You are doing good work. I am from Norway, but now I have travelled in Philippines for a month without any problems. For the time being I Kuala Lumpur.

[@LadylouFernandez]

Tim K.He put his life in danger,after I graduated high school that was 1994,I been traveling most part of Mindanao Philippines but some part of Mindanao still not safe to go even though we are Filipino citizens .Remember Muslim they don’t like a Filipinos Christian and most of all expats is easy target for them.When I live in Marbel South Cotabato when I work with my cousin business and we delivering stuffs and groups of Muslim stop us and warned us not to go back there no more and never go there again and scary 😮

[@MarkTheTraveler]

My grandmother lives in Marawi in the Phillipines, and I have never had one issue going there to see her. I am a dual citizen USA and Phillipines, but I have not had one issue in southern Phillipines

[@Incubator859]

If you're muslim or have muslim relatives, you'd be safe. If you're alone, you're fair game. Remember that this is Islam we're talking about. Kufar are seen in Islam as less than human.

[@nolove857]

Believe me you are AMERICAN and if they want to kidnap you THEY WILL. So don't think that just because you are FILIPINO that they won't take your azz because they will. Did you hear about how the terrorists in Marawi took people as human shields? If not you need to ask someone there. Or maybe just maybe you are a Muslim sympathizer. 😅😅😅😅

[@nolove857]

Believe me you are AMERICAN and if they want to kidnap you THEY WILL. So don't think that just because you are FILIPINO that they won't take your azz because they will. Did you hear about how the terrorists in Marawi took people as human shields? If not you need to ask someone there. Or maybe just maybe you are a Muslim sympathizer. 😅😅😅😅

[@shinrinyokumusic1808]

@@Incubator859 islam destroys the world

[@LadylouFernandez]

I do agree,my auntie live in Lanao she bought a 5 hectares coconut farm land and the Muslim take over and they warned my auntie if one of them go back there to harvest the coconut someone will kill.Muslim is a thief and a heartless killer on earth sorry to say it 😢 but it’s true.I have one female cousin get kidnapped at the ages of 16 by the old men Muslim who really like her and he take her to Marawi 3 yrs later she’s able to escape with her two kids and 2 kids left behind 😢

[@THE-BASEMENT]

The Burnham family was not kidnapped in Zamboanga, they were kidnapped in Honda Bay, Palawan.

[@Loigis]

Update php identified one particular person that could give information that would lead to the possible identification of location or whereabouts of kidnapped victim

[@thelightshinesinthedarknes7121]

I've lived in Zamboagna Del Norte. Your commentary in that other video was spot on.

[@prins1991]

I checked out his channel and as it turns out he's aware he's living in a "red zone". Bro has made some bad decisions he'll regret his entire life.

[@Motivationtolife.]

I strongly advise against traveling to the Philippines. The recent kidnapping and murder of a foreigner starkly illustrate the rampant lawlessness and utter failure of the government to protect its citizens and visitors. Corruption runs deep, and safety is non-existent in many areas. This country is a ticking time bomb for anyone naive enough to think otherwise. Avoid this dangerous destination at all costs; your safety and peace of mind are far too precious to risk in a place where chaos reigns and the government does nothing.

[@stuartfrenchy4400]

What utter rubbish you write. You are ill informed, scaremongering. Please go back under your rock in the ground and remain there

[@franklander1836]

Newfie in the Philippines current living Bukidnon, but chilling in CDO

[@leeventurevlog]

come to davao city,

[@AngeloHabib]

NS living in Davao. But I'm dying to go back home soon. Btw I visited Newfoundland last summer 2023. Not bad

[@nolove857]

I was living in CDO I liked it there. Ororama store, Ayala mall and so on. It's a beautiful city.

[@LucyNuzzello]

I believe he needs our Prayers now because only Jesus can save him now ❤️‍🔥🙌🏻

[@alibarron7558]

Used to twenty years ago or so, that whole area down south into Indonesia and Borneo sections of Malaysia had a huge number of just common pirates, that were robbing and killing anyone they caught. They were even killing the Bajau peoples , who only have the small sail boats they live their whole lives on and usually not one dollar in cash money. I had friends attending college in Davao and parts of family in the Manado area of Sulawesi. There was a constant flow about atrocities not just from the Abu Sarif (sp) terrorists. I also had friends on the Sangrile Islands to the east. They are now worried about the volcano that has been erupting. Being the most beautiful area of the world doesn't mean you can let down common sense, nor common respect.

[@seaweedhero1707]

2:25 Cue the song "Ventura" by Lucinda Williams!

[@silverfox2957]

I feel so sorry for the guys a nieve 26 year old lending money and charging interest, Let's pray 🙏 he gets released 🙏 🙌

[@Carol-media]

Truly sad brought back memories of the tragic Dos Palmas Kidnappings in a Palawan resort last 2001!

[@kennypowers7111]

Excellent videos about what not to do in a foriegn country. I would like to see more of these, your military and life experience are a perfect combo. My daughter will be graduating from college and wants to travel (possibly )with the peace corp.she is completely unwilling to believe the world is dangerous. She lives in D.C and grew up in Baltimore City. These are the most dangerous places in the U.S and she belives she has the experience to navigate the foreign world. Ingnorence and Arrogance will surely be the death of her. Videos like these can save lives. Advice for you my friend, start a couples channel with your beautifully sweet wife and promote this channel as a guide to safe travels abroard and at home. Also make a video of what to do if u find yourself in trouble abroad as far as consulates, being arrested or loosing passport ect. Thank you and Good Luck with the new content.

[@rodskt100]

Unfortunate KZbinrs go too far, thinking they can get away with anything just for likes. It's sad the times we are living now days...

[@unikz2606]

that is the pattern of abu sayaff terror group bringing their victims to Basilan or Sulu

[@AdvisorDanny]

Hey Tim I’m here in Leyte for the next 3 days

[@jes2731]

Tim, you drive right past our barangay as you pass by the outskirts of Sogod. ...and we pass your house everytime we go Maasin. We were at Limasawa island earlier this month and I believe I saw your FJ in the driveway when passing by.

[@TimKyoutube]

If you want to meet up and tell your story or allow a home invasion let me know.... [e-mail]

[@pg.travels]

I've not seen anything in the news yet but the rumor in Zamboanga now is that his body was dumped (Beheaded) at a police station in Basilan... Hopefully not true

[@TimKyoutube]

interesting... rumors travel fast

[@pg.travels]

@@TimKyoutube That was from this morning (GF lives in Zamboanga) but there's been news stories since which read as though there's still hope? She seems to think it's basically fact though. I'm taking an interest because I go there in a few weeks...

[@mavickespino7196]

You know what, they don’t care what the implications of this, they aren’t afraid of the President of the Philippines.

[@TimKyoutube]

This is most likely true sadly

[@lucypatterson6269]

Because Duterte is no longer the President of that country.

[@virgilioPendon]

dont forget marawi incident they are not afraid of last president, the whole place is mess

[@lindapangilinan9754]

No matter what when you’re on public like KZbin, ignore people who are saying negative stuff about you. They’re just jealous and ignore them. Don’t waste your time, and get stressed out! It’s a Waste of your energy and time. I think you’re a wonderful man and always fun too!! Keep it up!❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@offthecuffadventureswithjamie]

Yeah it’s quite a story Tim. Sorry I missed your stream. He did all the wrong things it seems in the wrong area. We go to many places here in Mindanao but never to the NorthWest or even the South west for that matter. All the warning signs were there for him. The family had been warned but he did not heed those warnings unfortunately. Escaping by sea could put him almost anywhere. I’m not so sure they’re interested in a ransom unfortunately. He may have disrespected some of the locals with one of them being the wrong one. As a foreigner we must remember you never know who you’re talking to and always try to be respectful. I think it’s very naive of him to put himself in that situation. I remember a few months ago mentioning on a FB post that I didn’t recommend any foreigner that hasn’t extensively travelled, to just up and move to the Philippines. It’s all about situational awareness.

[@bryonwood4301]

Exactly I have lived throughout Luzon 6 years and now 1 place here in South Cebu Province of Sibonga 1 year almost and I have the most beautiful wife and family and very happy here.

[@offthecuffadventureswithjamie]

@@bryonwood4301 nice to hear Bryon. You enjoy sir!

[@reginoecaruan9328]

Don’t go to western part of Mindanao let alone live there that is on him.

[@datravels]

I identify as late....and thus missed the lived. Cheers from deep in Southeast Texas. Very sad news to hear about kidnapping. Be curious to see where they acquired M 16 from. I spent a few days in Davao and was around Muslims. Everyone was pleasant, but I suspect in a less populated area things operate differently. I am surprised Duterte didn't squash this presence more while he was in office.

[@mls515]

Never realized until the last year or so there's a mosque in Maasin City. You can see the minaret tower if you ever eat at the Cher's restaurant on that corner. There's another in Baybay you see off the highway.

[@offthecuffadventureswithjamie]

59:16 Great format Tim. Hope all is well up there on the next island buddy!

[@RandyBatchelor-dp4ol]

The family your thinking about that was kidnapped was the missionary man and wife the Burnhams..from the US...the husband mr. burnham was killed by bullets flying when the Philippine army closed in on the kidnappers in the jungle.

[@19james77]

dude.. go save him. you would be legendary

[@robertb9829]

Be careful Tim especially in the coastal areas of Mindanao

[@NathanielStammers]

Why in gods name did they open the door at that time of night.The father and mother know that the police will never turn up in the middle of the night.Im in Mindanao and never had zero problems.He just converted to islam did not seem to be following any of thier practices.Even posting young girls not wearing a hijab.Pissing lots of locals off.

[@XxSTMAxX]

does this apply to just the city he was in or all of Mindanao?? I have a trip planned in December. I will be in Cagayan De Oro

[@peterhardie4151]

I been in Mindanao a little over a year. It's mostly safe. You will be fine in CDO. It's similar to Cebu.

[@Barney83]

There are currently about 500 U.S. military personnel in the Philippines doing nothing to save him.

[@alibarron7558]

I don't think you realize what a tremendous task finding someone in that huge area is. There are thousands of jungle covered square miles of lands and millions of miles of sea filled with all sorts of peoples, plus the United States would just be making all the people hate us. He was a major criminal that was willingly breaking the law. If the Military got Filipino authority to search the area and bail him out, then next time when we need real help, the locals would never help. The terrorists used to field their own armies of hundreds and wipe out whole towns. The whole Philippine army would take years to track them down. The odds of finding one person is a situation successfully caried out one in a million times.

[@emily3720]

Never go to Muslim place

[@gasparmagdaleno7548]

Why not?

[@bryanprehoda]

@@gasparmagdaleno7548that’s why

[@shinrinyokumusic1808]

ya all hating israelis.. now crying bcus of muslims

[@RoaringRanger]

@@gasparmagdaleno7548 Sharia law

[@bsr6823]

Exactly

[@PurebloodStalker]

He’s been found dead. 🤦🏼

[@OppAsia]

I been in zamboanga city boat from sandakan Malaysia, they wouldn't sell me bus ticket to cdo, i asked why u will kidnapped sir they tex ahead & pull d bus over, Ok take me to d Airport

[@carloruben1921]

What happened to leave no man behind. That is our Creed correct. I'm lost.

[@RickyFuller-wq6os]

I identify as Sir because I think at 67 living in the Philippines have earned

[@why7263]

Tim, YOU MUST watch his videoo : Going swimming in the ocean in the Philippines" Its aboutt 2 weeks ago and the guy was already terrified and talking KIDNAPPERS

[@TimKyoutube]

I'm doing a video on it.

[@mrrobert177]

@@why7263 he wasn't terrified..he was mocking the threats of him being kidnapped and ignored what were clear warnings that the locals didn't like his behaviors.... Look at his video ten days ago "I found my wife in the Philippines" @ 1:25... Be openly talks about being a loan shark and changing usury interest rates to the local Muslims and talks of spending hundreds of thousands on his saru sari store, solar and starlink... Guy is none to bright... 1. Bragging he is throwing around cash as a loan shark and charging huge interest to locals (Quran bans interest) 2. Likely stepping on toes of local loan sharks... He knew of repeated threats of kidnapping... He didn't look scared to me...he looked like he was mocking them and had no real awareness of the actual threat for acting like an idiot in a red zone surrounded by unfriendlies...

[@TinfoilHatGirl]

​@@mrrobert177FAFO on steroids

[@lucypatterson6269]

He probably disrespected them. Idiot!

[@themceastlands]

My wife was born in the area he was taken from. I think her family left because of safety

[@hybridstryker233]

Is not safe anymore in philippines some people in philippines think travelers are rich

[@bingleingle6137]

Those kidnappers better pray Trump isn't reelected. They may have committed suicide. He'll send the seals. I've stayed in Digos and Davao. There's shady people all over in the Philippines, even Manila and Cebu. You need to take every precaution necessary when going there.

[@jes2731]

The US State Department does show the whole Mindanao island as a red zone, and has for years.

[@TimKyoutube]

In the threat assessment it is more specific than the graphic.

[@jes2731]

Yep, but you were commenting on the graphic at the moment. ✌

[@ndyajeff]

This guys video from Oct 10 “I found my wife..” he is talking about making money by lending it to locals and collecting interest? A very bad idea in a small community. Wikipedia says "Sharia prohibits riba, or usury, generally defined as interest paid on all loans of money. "

[@MattyEngland]

Yep, think it's a case of FAFO

[@sph_smn_xxiv]

I just know that loanshark business was suggested by her wife or in-laws, he just have the money they can use. poor lad

[@MichaelWrightTravels]

I pray lake Sebu on Mindanao is safe but if not then I’ll be finding out.My fiancée lives there.

[@LadylouFernandez]

Lake Sebu is nice to visit but not for you to live there.That’s my advice as Dual Citizens.I travel a lot of places in Part of Mindanao Philippines but I still consider some remote area in Mindanao is not safe even a Filipino Citizen to go there.

[@ruthbrill2084]

What is the name of his blog sir? Thanks for sharing

[@NathanielStammers]

Also the is a brittish guy yapping on about the police telling not safe and to move to town.Now he only lives like 20mins from the city.All his rambling is just hype and his own fear.

[@BusyBodyVisa]

That whole thing seems suspicious, a crappy vlogger who got kidnapped but is still posting videos to his channel

[@Stevie-boy]

Scotsman married to a philipina watching replay from west coast of Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@southerneruk]

To understand what is going on and how all of this started, you will need to read up on the history of the islands, before the arrival of the Spanish, these islands were a number of different counties/states/nations. The Spanish reduce the numbers, but it was not till the USA invasion of the Philippines did all these islands were force into one country. Which as never gone down well. Maybe just maybe it might be better to allow the area in red to be its own country

[@TimKyoutube]

This is some good insight. A lot of people (americans because the N and S boarder is basically a straight line) fail to forget that tribal groups for 1000s of years have in recent history colonial boarders placed on them. I'll need to dive into the history to understand it more but i have a basic concept now.

[@southerneruk]

@@TimKyoutube You will find it interesting more so the deeper you get, like the arrival of the Chinese thousands of years ago

[@noycambodia5518]

I identify as a FIRE-HORSE-VIRGO😂

[@BRich808]

Are you using Starlink now?

[@TimKyoutube]

yes

[@BRich808]

@@TimKyoutube Awesome! I just got the Starlink mini and I plan to bring it with me to the Philippines when we visit. I noticed the quality of your videos been real good!

[@dannykim6218]

I just seen few of his shorts , he aint all there ,he made a whole of mistake as a Westerner

[@merciseignuer1030]

The German journalist was also kidnapped in mindanao, on that time of ex president erap.Thank you lord they were not killed.there was an negosati9j between abussayaf & the government...

[@TimeTraveler2045]

None of you know Elliot. The fact that anyone has anything negative at all to say is horrible. I went to kindergarten and preschool with Elliot and for this to happen is an absolute tragedy. No one has the right to say anything unless you are related or a family friend.

[@TimKyoutube]

He made himself a public figure online and asked for public attention. We are judging him on his own words. Thats more than fair. He put a lot of people around him in danger and ignored multiple warnings.

[@AndiditLove]

That area is dangerous even for Filipinos. Western countries advised foreigners not to there, southern part of Philippines.

[@PAPACREDIT]

Checking in from Tampa, FL

[@wolfgangleander.K]

*Unity, law and freedom for all people.*

[@noycambodia5518]

Time to re-activate special operations base … or get Taylor Swift on the job … 😂😂😂

[@JeanRose-o9p]

That's sad 😐