Why The Philippines Has A Lot of Guns But Few Mass Shootings | Street Interview

[@AsianBoss]

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[@effu9375]

It's because the Philippines is a very religious country....CATHOLIC/MUSLIM.

[@marcodragneel8035]

i noticed most of those mass murder mass shootings are in first world countries, and the perpetrators tend to be depressed, sociopathic, psychotic; just overall mentally problematic. most third world countries dont have those kinds of people because we have to deal with physiological problems instead of psychological and social ones like other more developed places. therefore the shootings or crimes in general that happen in places like philippines or other poorer places are out of survival or wanting to climb the ladder so to speak, not out of an emotional or existential breakdown that leads to mass homicide

[@liarson4430]

Other countries has more mental illnesses than America but they don't have mass shootings because they ban guns or has super strict gun laws.

[@bler43]

THIS

[@marcodragneel8035]

@@liarson4430 good point too, law of each country is a significant force too. But I was just saying what I noticed. Like here in my country Philippines, we have lots of shootings, but mainly hitman or gang wars; struggle for power etc. But when you see on the news the causes for a lot of the people that did mass murder in public places, they tend to have some sort of mental, emotional problem that they are going thru that lead to them venting out thru violence and murder

[@marcodragneel8035]

@@bler43 THAT

[@pepelepew1227]

@@marcodragneel8035 america's mental health epidemic is caused by too much "freedom" 😅 picketing is a national pastime here and most of the issues are nothing more than nitpicking.

[@coldfish2000]

I think most Filipinos don't have the "If I suffer, you all should suffer too" mentality. Most of us have the "What will my family think if I did this? My parents would be mortified. My whole family will be shamed for centuries." Some people from other cultures might think this type of mentality is ridiculous, I would understand them. My grandfather was a security guard and I only saw his gun, thrice in my youth. I was suicidal when I was in High school and I knew about the existence of my grandfather's gun, but I never thought of using it even for myself what else with my classmates or vulnerable people. The worst news I heard in a school setting was a knife attack, due to crime of passion and there's also a high school student who gunned her ex-girl/boyfriend or something in a mall. If mass attacks, there was the "Rizal Day Bomb*ngs" in the 2000s and we did have the Marawi Seige last 2017, where armed groups are actually involved rather than individuals.

[@MARCBEA1]

As a Filam and a gun enthusiast with his own personal gun range and a collector of multiple caliber guns & shot guns. I can give you an insight of why there are a few mass shooting in the Philippines compared to America. Filipinos first of all don't harbor vendettas against the masses more interms of personal or individual vendettas. Filipino people believe to much in karma and the afterlife, so when they carryout a murder they have to feel that they were justified for the most part. Murder for hire and murder for money is common in the Philippines but those are still individual murders and not mass shootings. As a Filam and a dual citizen, Americans are more individualistic and mass shootings are impersonal because of the individualistic culture. Americans don't view other American with different races the same as their own, so it's more impersonal. Where Filipinos still view themselves the same.

[@tcidenebeuqoiug5340]

Even tho I disagree that Filipinos don't have crab mentality, you're right in the sociocultural part. Remember the hostage taking of tourists bus full of Hongkongers? The Mendoza family got shunned for it in the community from what I heard.

[@luaklein8068]

@@tcidenebeuqoiug5340 People with crab mentality often create rumors or secretly bring the other person down. Being the reason for mass shooting won't be good for them socially, they want to look good or be better than the other person.

[@wadaya4844]

@@MARCBEA1 greetings from kalingafornia..😅

[@MARCBEA1]

@@wadaya4844 I grew up in San Mateo by the bay in Norcal and now I got married to a filipina and moved back to the Philippines. I can't believe what's going on in California and most of US with all the drama. I grew up there in the 70's and it wasn't like this with all the wokeness and the division. In many ways I'm glad to be in the Philippines but I miss the US because it was a big part of my life. Thank you and good to here from you.

[@DaveChuaa]

The reporter did a very great job in choosing who to interview. You can hear the opinions from students/teenagers, elder people, and most especially from those with relevance to this topic, like the gun seller. Some reporters are lazy enough, and will just interview whoever s/he saw first. I hope this will continue in future interviews.

[@Amtcboy]

Many of those interviewed know nothing about Philippine gun laws or gun handling, so their answers are pitiful, misinformed.

[@DaveChuaa]

@@Amtcboy That’s actually what makes this better. The interviewer asked the perspective of regular civilians and those who are well informed or professionals. We can compare, see the similarities and differences of their views, experiences and opinions.

[@constantlyimproving2879]

@@Amtcboy Yess napansin ko din. hhehe medjo nakakahiya, ka-age ko pa naman. Kulang sa pagbabasa ng newspaper

[@Amtcboy]

@@constantlyimproving2879 Though not their own doing, it’s just a shame that they’re being interviewed, and this video could be viewed all over the world.

[@dabbleranger876]

@@Amtcboy Now, that made me curious. What then should a typical Filipino, like me who doesn't own a gun and has no plans of owning a gun at all , would need to know about gun laws and gun handling?

[@tobyswesternwear]

I have lived both in the US and the Philippines and I can tell you that your mental state changes living in each country. This is not only my experience but many of those I know of that share my experience. Living in a foreign country like the US is mentally taxing and depressing unlike living in the Philippines. I find life in the US as very depressing and I can somewhat understand why there are a lot of people that just go berserk and tired of living their lives. Filipinos have a different social bond and even if they have not much money, they are more socially healthier. I have 4 kids that all grew up in the United States and are used to the modern lifestyle but they all want to live in the Philippines as they find it more fun living out there.

[@_WhiteW0lf_]

Of all the Asian Boss interviews in the Philippines, this has to be one, if not the best video. The chosen interviewees have sufficient knowledge, both the public & those who have gun trainings. Also, the opinions are not repeated. I highly agree on what the professional gun seller said. Filipinos by nature are mentally strong. We are resilient & majority are exposed to many life hurdles one after another that we somehow can still smile & laugh amidst those life challenges & finally overcome them.

[@limaalfayankee7031]

Kaya nga mga sagot mga di pinag isipin..

[@seolwah2098]

Agree, finally. Something worth watching for. Haha.

[@MARCBEA1]

As a Filam and a gun enthusiast with his own personal gun range and a collector of multiple caliber guns & shot guns. I can give you an insight of why there are a few mass shooting in the Philippines compared to America. Filipinos first of all don't harbor vendettas against the masses more interms of personal or individual vendettas. Filipino people believe to much in karma and the afterlife, so when they carryout a murder they have to feel that they were justified for the most part. Murder for hire and murder for money is common in the Philippines but those are still individual murders and not mass shootings. As a Filam and a dual citizen, Americans are more individualistic and mass shootings are impersonal because of the individualistic culture. Americans don't view other American with different races the same as their own, so it's more impersonal. Where Filipinos still view themselves the same.

[@smgp2023]

Agreed, i was also hoping to hear a perspective from a Cop haha maybe they can do another interview soon!

[@_WhiteW0lf_]

@@smgp2023 I think they guy @7:15 in black with a name on his polo shirt is a law enforcer? Not sure, but I recall, some police officers wear those uniform on some occasions outside duty.

[@delilah28100]

I'll give a pretty simple answer, those guns are only use for their "specific targets" and are never to be used for mass shootings (that involves hate) or killing spree without a specific purpose. In fact, if there's a shooting reported, you can expect that these mostly involve those in position (like police, politicians, etc). Ordinary people and criminals (pickpockets, holdpapers etc) wouldn't even bother to carry or buy a gun. The only example of mass shootings, which is actually a murder was the one in Maguindanao directed by the Ampatuan.

[@limbus_patrum]

US - 12.21 deaths per 100k / 4.46 homicides per 100k Philippines - 7.72 deaths per 100k / 7.62 homicides per 100k Poland - 0.20 deaths per 100k / 0.03 homicides per 100k Title of this video is just wrong. Both US and Philippines have huge gun violence problem.

[@yummychips_]

Nice projecting. Good answer though. Let me help simplify. Answer = "They don't use their guns often for mass shootings."

[@kawaiipotatoes7888]

It's mental health issue in the west they have dumb crazy privilege kids becuase of their fcked up culture here we have crazy homeless hungry people on streets. Because they are poor the only thing they have access are knives we often see these mofos taking hostage they family members Imagine they have guns.

[@sofypi7493]

Trying to defend American only problem… how cute it’s a shame u failed. U guys just have a weird obsession with guns and “freedom”

[@kevinroisalamat9450]

Which is a politician, your point is good

[@ninjaahjumma]

In my opinion as a Filipina living in Manila and as someone who has personally grown up around guns (I come from a military family) and someone who’s used guns myself (in a gun range), there are several reasons why mass shootings aren’t prevalent in the Philippines despite the fact that guns are so common here. First, high powered automatic or semi-automatic guns with bigger magazines that can kill multiple people very quickly and are the weapons of choice of mass shooters in the US aren’t readily available and are very cost prohibitive to the average Filipino. Handguns, which have a smaller magazine and fire less rounds, are much more common here and are more accessible. So, even in the wrong hands, they can do far less damage. I also think Filipinos also have a healthy respect and fear for guns in general. We’re taught from a young age, even as we played video games or played with BB guns, that real guns are dangerous weapons that should only be handled by those who know what they’re doing with them. We grew up seeing authority figures like police, soldiers, and even security guards carrying guns on a daily basis. We see the damage they cause all over the news whenever there’s an incident involving guns, and that I think contributes to the respect that we have for such deadly weapons. Filipinos also don’t own guns just because it’s their “right” to have guns. In the Philippines, it’s often a privilege to own a gun, because they’re very expensive and the priority is always food, clothing, and shelter. People have a reason for having a gun, whether it be for protection/security, for sport, because of the work that they do, or even to do something illegal (which is still technically a reason). We don’t just have guns for the sake of having them or because we have a right to own them. And we certainly can’t just get them from a store on the spot. Most gun stores, even the ones in big malls, require lots of checks and tons of paperwork. Finally, I think one of the main reasons is the collectivist culture in the Philippines and the fact that most Filipinos are either Catholic, Christian, or Muslim. Filipinos value social connections and social standing. Most people also ascribe to beliefs that go against killing others. Gun-related violence is still prevalent but these often have a reason-family, love, anger, revenge, politics, etc. It’s either personal or professional, and killing other people just for the hell of it is unheard of.

[@McCaroni_Sup]

Filipino here too (also with experience with guns + a lot of knowledge from being a gun nut). I'd like to rectify an inaccuracy in your statement. Caliber doesn't refer to the power of a firearm, it actually refers to the diameter of the bore of the barrel or that of the projectile it fires. In that regard, it is actually incorrect that handguns are chambered in smaller calibers than other weapons - in fact the diameter of their ammunition tends to be rather large compared to rifle rounds. Take 5.56x45mm NATO - an intermediate cartridge made for assault rifles, as an example. Compare it to 9x19mm, the cartridge most often used in pistols. Notice how 9mm is a larger value than 5.56mm? That's because a 9mm bullet is wider than a 5.56mm bullet - in other words, the 9mm is actually greater in caliber than the 5.56. The former is also heavier than the latter, with a common bullet weight for the 9mm being around 115 grains compared to the 55 grains of the 5.56mm. And yet, the 5.56x45mm is still more powerful than the 9mm in terms of muzzle energy and velocity. To put it in perspective, Federal 115gr 9x19mm FMJ has a muzzle energy of 481 Joules and a velocity of 1180 feet per second, while a 55gr XM193 FMJBT 5.56x45mm NATO round produces around 1755 Joules and propels the bullet to around 3260 feet per second. Why is this the case? Well, take a look at the second number in the cartridge dimensions. 9x19mm vs 5.56x45mm. Notice how 19 is smaller than 45? That second number on the metric designation of the cartridge pertains to case length; the length of the casing which contains the propellant (usually some form of smokeless powder or gunpowder). The longer the case length, the more powder you can generally fit in it, giving the round more power. Note that the kinetic energy of the projectile is calculated as a product of mass times velocity squared. This means that given the same velocity, doubling the mass of the bullet gives it twice the kinetic energy - but given the same mass, doubling velocity gives it quadruple the energy. In other words, the 5.56x45mm may be smaller in caliber and have a lighter bullet than the 9x19mm, but its casing has a larger capacity for powder. This allows its smaller projectile to travel at a higher velocity that is sufficient to surpass the 9x19mm in muzzle energy - with the added benefit of longer effective range and less bullet drop. This shows that caliber is not necessarily an accurate reflection of power, but is rather merely one facet of a multitude of factors that influence the performance of a particular cartridge. Some of which aren't even particular to the cartridge itself, such as barrel length - where a longer barrel allows expanding gas to push the bullet for longer before exiting the barrel, increasing velocity. Also, many pistols ARE semi-automatic, the main exception being revolvers. And one the most popular models of handgun here is the 1911, which is a semi-automatic design and can be bought relatively affordably from companies like Armscor. My family is middle class and we can even afford foreign made arms, like a semi-automatic Smith and Wesson M&P pistol. Foreign imports tend to be pricier due to import taxes, too. In addition, if you're referring to weapons like ARs and AKs, it would be a mistake to refer to them as "high-powered", as while the intermediate cartridges they are usually chambered in (5.56x45 and 7.62x39) ARE relatively powerful compared to handgun cartridges like 9x19mm in terms of muzzle energy as I mentioned before, they are less powerful than the typical full-powered rifle cartridges you usually see in hunting rifles. For comparison's sake, let's take .308 Winchester, the most popular hunting cartridge in the United States. A popular .308 cartridge is Remington 150gr Core-Lokt Tipped, which has a muzzle velocity of 2840 fps and clocks in at 3643 Joules. Compared to the American Eagle 5.56x45mm 55 Grain FMJ with a muzzle velocity of 3165 fps and clocks in at 1659 Joules. That's just over twice the muzzle energy. There's a reason many US States prohibit hunting using 5.56x45mm, it is simply underpowered for medium to large game. Point is, calling them "high-powered" isn't entirely accurate, as it is a relative term. They're "high-powered" relative to pistol cartridges, yes, but I think that's an unfair comparison since pistol cartridges are made to be used with compact and oftentimes concealable firearms with shorter barrels that inherently produce less velocity, and as such will obviously compromise on power to achieve their intended purpose. On the other hand, comparing it to other rifle cartridges is much more sensible, since they are in the same category of firearms that aren't made for convenient and concealable carry. Then again, it is also fair to say that firearms like the AR-15 can be fired more rapidly, as a big reason why militaries switched from full-power to intermediate cartridges was to facilitate more controllable fire rates in fully-automatic operation for the purposes of enhanced suppressing fire capability - a valuable option to have in combat. Another inaccuracy I would like to point out is the assumption that pistols have smaller magazines. While it is true that due to the diameter of the cartridge and the more compact nature of a pistol, the capacity of the standard pistol magazine tends to be rather small compared to that of say, a semi automatic rifle chambered in an intermediate cartridge; practically all modern semi automatic pistols can accept extended magazines that often rival and even surpass an intermediate rifle's standard magazine capacity of 30 rounds. In fact, there have even been third party 100 round drum magazines made for Glock pistols, which is one of if not the most common pistol model in the world. Thus, it is simply untrue that pistols inherently have smaller magazines than other firearms. In fact, they often have larger magazines than certain rifles and almost all tube-fed shotguns. What prevents pistol magazines from being larger is that it would defeat the point of how a pistol is typically employed - with convenience and accessibility in mind. In addition, a magazine, especially a drum magazine sourced from a non-OEM manufacturer; would most likely be less reliable and more prone to causing malfunctions than a standard capacity OEM magazine. That said, Glock does manufacture and sell their own extended box magazines which are generally known to be reliable and can reach upwards of 33 rounds, but I digress. My main point here is that if the average gun owner really wanted to own them, had the means to do so, and had no magazine restrictions in place to prevent them from doing so; they would easily be able to acquire a large amount of extended magazines. And frankly, I've not once heard of magazine restrictions being imposed in this country, let alone effectively enforced. And despite what you might think, pistols are no less lethal than rifles at the typical distances mass shootings tend to happen at. So in the end, a pistol can be more potent a weapon than a rifle for those with ill intent, especially as they are easily concealable. Not to mention that while a law-abiding citizen may limit himself to a flush-fit magazine containing at most 17 rounds for the purpose of easy concealment and withdrawal, a premeditated mass shooter has no such concern and has all the time in the world to load an extended magazine before committing his deplorable act of violence. Anyways, if you've read this far, I sincerely thank you for your time. I hope I was able to provide some insight on the topic, even if it much of it was little more than mere minutiae. As someone who considers myself relatively well-versed on the topic of firearms, it just irks me to no end when people spread misinformation about them due to their ignorance. In the end, understanding; not fearing a tool is key to respecting it. Props for calling it a magazine and not a clip, though. Too many people are ignorant as to the difference between the two. TL;DR: Pistols do not, in fact, chamber smaller caliber ammunition than a rifle and they do not inherently have smaller magazines. "High-powered" is a relative term and cannot accurately describe the power of a firearm without a solid frame of reference, and discussions on the power of different firearms aren't straightforward and are highly nuanced. Pistols can be just as deadly as rifles and are actually used in the majority of mass shootings in the United States.

[@jonaspaulusygona7935]

@@McCaroni_Sup nice one 👏👏🤣🤣

[@EnglishMandy]

Nina, I doubt you know anything about guns. What the hell is are "high powered automatic or semi-automatic guns"? Be specific. A standard ar-15 that uses a common 223/556 cartridge? If you honestly believe that's high powered, you truly do not know anything about firearms.

[@kakashivillegas371]

I disagree on less Filipinos owned an automatic guns. There are many of them who owned a high powered guns specially in Mindanao. Even government can't control it because there are skilled civilian who is capable to build a dangerous weapons. For me, it depends the people who owned it. Personally I love guns like some people who loves cars, bikes etc. I'm sure that most people who owned it, feels the same way.

[@McCaroni_Sup]

@@EnglishMandy The funny thing is that the "hunting rifles" that anti-gun people seem to promote all the time are usually chambered in something like 308 Winchester - which, last time I checked; was in fact more powerful than the AR's 223 Remington. And don't get me started on the 30-06.

[@TheFilipinaWifeLife]

Im in America now, and Ive really come to appreciate the security guards we had back home.❤

[@RichardGolD-wz3is]

Ay yo America, y'all need Boorger and starkbark, are you from Tennesse?

[@smgp2023]

As a Filipina, my family's background is in Philippine Military and growing up I seldom see the guns issued to my dad. He's very careful to hide it and we're taught that guns are not for everyone, it's a dangerous weapon and imho good thing there's a stigma w civilians owning guns, they tend to be labeled as bad/violent people and since Philippines a collectivist society many of us here are afraid to own guns or even to be vocal w owning guns.

[@merickclare]

In our Barangay of 1000 people, only 1 person is confirmed to have a gun. He is a USAFFE Veteran, before that he is a catholic layman, that time he did not yet receive his pension and he is so poor. People like him. But once he got his US Pension he started owning guns and fire his gun when his dogs bark. I see how a person change from a humble state to a paranoid individual.

[@smgp2023]

@@curiousgiraffe9172 why would i? The topic is directed to my country which where i reside. Why not YOU STFU since you don't have any interesting to say about the topic. Idc if you're too slow to comprehend, news flash buddy not everyone thinks like you 😃

[@smgp2023]

@@merickclare some retired Americans who live within my community is kinda pathetic tbh, i don't get their fascination w these violent weapons. They're also mad w how strict our gov law when it comes to gun ownership, seeing their questionable sense of entitlement they def don't deserve a gun license just so they can shoot anyone here legally. 😬

[@mr.dreamboy8259]

in our province its as common as knife but hidden

[@irjiiu1041]

@@curiousgiraffe9172 and is there anything wrong with that? It's still relevant to the video and they're talking about the Philippines in a video about the Philippines. Unless it's a completely different video then it's a different story

[@AsianBoss]

This video was filmed before the recent Monterey Park mass shooting. Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims and their families.

[@khel1761m]

@ボンボンナルコス do you even know where Monterey park is😂😂

[@DaveChuaa]

@ボンボンナルコス Keep crying, because yellow liberals and lenlen pink army will never ever win presidency elections again.

[@m3w259]

how ironic 😆

[@ietsbram]

I felt like both the ''trainer'' woman and ''seller'' man never discussed their personal views. They just said what a ''business person'' is supposed to say

[@eri.grass_]

@@DaveChuaa grabe talaga audacity ng mga tagahalik sa paa ng mga marcos

[@YourOnlyONEofcl]

Something no one mentioned: The Philippines had plenty of cases of bank robbing back in the 80s and 90s, possibly even earlier. Where I live (NCR), some surrounding banks were robbed once or twice. (Additional info: 2023-01-25): There were also plenty of kidnappings in the 80s and 90s, targeted against the rich and wealthy, the Chinese, and Chinese-Filipinos. I strongly agree: 1. Culture. The Filipino people values life and family. This is in our constitution, education, and instilled in Filipino kids. Even hitmen, they follow one golden rule: no collateral, no kids. Hitmen who were interviewed in the past mentioned how they hate amateurs (they don't care about collateral) and mass killings. 2. Religion. 3. It's not easy to acquire guns, legally or illegally. Legally: a. Get a license to own a gun. One will go through training, education, tests, background checks, mental health checks, drug tests, and so on. This license should be renewed every two years. b. Once you have a license to own a gun, you can buy a gun. You have to register that gun, and should be renewed every four years. Illegally: You have to connect to the underground, or criminal network. If you do, well, you are exposing yourself to undesirables, and the authorities will know. If it was only for your security, well, you will usually owe whoever connected you and whoever sold you a gun. For a regular civilian, you definitely do not want to owe someone in that world. Bonus: License to Carry Carrying a gun outside your residence requires a separate license. This particular license have its own strict set of tests, background checks, mental health checks, drug tests, etc. For civilians, often they have to prove there is a threat against their lives; or they are in a position or job where they are frequently targeted. If a civilian is caught, in random checks, have a gun in their automobiles, and they can not produce a license to carry firearms, it is a violation, and they will be arrested on the spot. (There were past cases, media reports of this.)

[@zethcao11]

Very well said sir.

[@octavia7408]

There were a lot of gun related violence directed at civilians before Duterte came to office, left and right the news was reporting. The EJK, as bad as it sounds was a huge deterrence for low life criminals to use guns because they know they would be targeted. I'm not justifying the EJK but the younger generations now don't realize they live in a "safer" environment. But I don't know how long that can stay like that now that Duterte is out, they are back to not being scared anymore.

[@m33p0]

a few decades ago, we had a spate of mall bombings and armed robberies. hence, the detectors and armed guards. seemed to have worked. hadn't had any incidents since. even if they're just for show, having armed security is a deterrence.

[@artistnasicat1306]

Tama ka. Noong 90's talamak talaga ang bank robberies, sama mo na yung mga kidnapping ng mga mayayamang chinese. Di pa talaga halos umaasenso ang Pilipinas noon kaya yung iba nagiging mga kriminal.

[@YourOnlyONEofcl]

@@m33p0 Yep. Before those bombing cases, it was rare to see security guards stationed at entrances. We just walked in and out.

[@yuriiixd]

As a Filipino, only policemen I have heard news about policemen's culture of "trigger happy" rather than the public.

[@francisjaytimosa9838]

Honestly, Filipinos would rather sing in the karaoke or drink until they pass out when they're sad/depressed.

[@saeedatenzi]

I hope they wont feel such moments too often :(

[@-ZM_Gaming-]

Most of the time just drink through the night

[@LarryaproudU.S.citizen]

The ginabra causes wicked dreams.

[@nicklubrino2606]

But if you sing “My Way,” in a karaoke bar in the Philippines, there will be a shooting.

[@johnlloyddy7016]

Until someone decides to pick "My Way" by Frank Sinatra as his next karaoke song. Then all hell breaks loose.

[@Lollipopp321]

I think one of the main reason why we have lesser or maybe no mass shootings here in the Philippines is because even criminals themselves don't like to target innocent civillians unless they have big motive to do so, they want to minimize the casualities to minimum as possible. All gun violence we have is purely related to bank robbery, theft, syndicates and other interpersonal issues. But I never heard of a criminal or someone who will just go to a public places and start shooting random people. And Generally speaking, we filipinos are kind even we are at our lowest point in life.

[@funking4569]

They have specific targets they dont just kill random people because they like to. And most of the gun related crime here in ph is mostly drug problems so they often kill specific target.

[@FirstLast-db1uf]

@@funking4569 drugs are bad mkay

[@anakinskymonke3670]

@@FirstLast-db1uf Nah, Illegal ones are

[@FirstLast-db1uf]

@@anakinskymonke3670 🤓

[@anakinskymonke3670]

@@FirstLast-db1uf 😎

[@prophetgoogle7071]

I grew up surrounded by guns as my family is in the Military and it didn't crossed my mind to play or whatsoever to get involved with guns. I think self-discipline is the key here.

[@quenchtv5436]

Thats so true probably people in the US those parents who owned guns taught their kids how to use guns pretty much how their parent discipline their kids they just failed or lack of support of the family

[@meanneperea8031]

You are right .. And number one we Fear God and Respect Life

[@JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ69]

Yeah same here, my dad used to be a police officer and the only times I've seen his gun was in his holster when he had his uniform on. Aside from that it was always hidden in their room and we were always reminded to never go anywhere near it.

[@prophetgoogle7071]

@@JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ69 That is true. And whenever when they clean their gun(s) WE are not allowed to come near them that's SOP. they taught us how to use guns don't get me wrong.

[@JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ69]

@@prophetgoogle7071 my dad said he used to do it in their room with the doors locked. He's very cautious and paranoid when it comes to me and my siblings' safety.

[@masteryoda7583]

Tama si kuya “Kultura” makes a big difference. Palagi ngang sinasabi at naririnig natin yung ng “rights” nila doon sa America.

[@ztir6924]

Mental Health, Family Support, Value for Life and Responsibility. For me, these are the factors why the Philippines has a very low mass shooting cases.

[@MARCBEA1]

As a Filam and a gun enthusiast with his own personal gun range and a collector of multiple caliber guns & shot guns. I can give you an insight of why there are a few mass shooting in the Philippines compared to America. Filipinos first of all don't harbor vendettas against the masses more interms of personal or individual vendettas. Filipino people believe to much in karma and the afterlife, so when they carryout a murder they have to feel that they were justified for the most part. Murder for hire and murder for money is common in the Philippines but those are still individual murders and not mass shootings. As a Filam and a dual citizen, Americans are more individualistic and mass shootings are impersonal because of the individualistic culture. Americans don't view other American with different races the same as their own, so it's more impersonal. Where Filipinos still view themselves the same.

[@gioaxe4538]

But never *ZERO*

[@stuka80]

@@gioaxe4538 yes, shocking that no place in the world is perfect, if you find one, kindly let us all know!

[@jackrubillarv4588]

Filipinos with severe mental health issues tend to commit suicide and/or self harm. Shooting people indiscriminately, for Filipinos, is just out of this world insane...but that could change

[@prettyboyscharmer7376]

@@gioaxe4538 did we say ZERO? My fellow Filipinos stated that we have low rate of mass shootings.

[@constantlyimproving2879]

Actually, the difference between US and Philippines is that in US owning firearms is a right but in the Philippines it is a privilege. It is strictly regulated by law

[@icecell]

It's not strictly regulated, as per this video. We have many illegally owned guns here. Still doesn't make us a haven for mass shooters. It all boils down to people's mental health.

[@Jupiter.141]

You'd be surprised how easily you can buy guns without documents in the gun maker capital of the Philippines in Cebu province and yet there are no mass shootings in that particular area.

[@raysrecipe1993]

@@Jupiter.141 but you would easily be committing a crime. Its illegal to begin with buying undocumented FA’s from then on there you’d be arrested if discovered.

[@cisco245]

America doesn't make owning guns a right. The Bill of Rights allows us the rights to own firearms. That's why you apply for permits to carry and own a firearm. It's a privilege.

[@emti29]

@@cisco245 how about your second ammendment?

[@katnipkatnips]

Maybe it's intimidating as a tourist in PH to see that there's a lot of armed people in establishments (guards), but as a Filipino I generally feel safe whenever they are around. I don't know but that's I think the mindset that they are instilled with, to protect citizens and instill order. They are treated with respect, at least to majority. Now if you are a person who genuinely wanted to create a threat socially that's a different issue. It is still a huge debate on other countries but here I think the use of gun works because it is used to protect mostly, not to threat.

[@YourOnlyONEofcl]

At first. I've talked to, and I've seen videos of, foreigners who actually welcome the kind of gun culture we have here in the Philippines. Like us Filipinos, it gives them a sense of safety. What they had no idea about is how we reached this situation in our gun laws and why there are a lot of roaming security guards with guns. ;) At the end, you are correct, we use guns for protection, and I think it is our culture and religion which values life above all else. I mean, look at accidents of accidental firing at homes. It is much higher in other countries, like the US, than the Philippines. Filipino gun owners don't clean guns around children, or leave guns where children or the untrained can reach it. We acknowledge the danger of guns, and we value the life of the people who might get hurt if something bad happens (like accidental firing). I think that's culture and religion.

[@ALLmasked]

finally someone gets it. sadly if the resorts world casino attack was properly guarded. the fire would've been stopped and dozens would still be alive.

[@angelteo5023]

This also was what I thought about when I was a child going into Manila airport for transit, it was heavily guarded with rifle armed police. Not a familiar thing to see in public space in my country or any other country I had visited.

[@garlicinthebread]

Oh you don't even know. USA LOOOOVES their guns, mostly the conservatives

[@kuronoch.1441]

​@@garlicinthebreadPhilippines is a mostly conservative country. In fact we do not have legal abortions, and even divorce was not legalized until recently.

[@Anduril919]

I believe the main reason why mass shootings are not common in the Philippines is the concept of full scale extra-judicial retaliation against your family. Any would be mass shooter would have to consider the likely possibility that his or her family will horribly suffer the consequences of his actions. Often I’ve seen families not even report crimes to the police because they will simply deal with it their way. And people have long memories for things like these.

[@BoopSnoot]

Also yt and asians have low violent crime rates in general. In the US most murders are black and hispanic young males, remove that demographic, and crime rate plummets very very low.

[@Chris-fn4df]

Mass shootings are more common per capita in the Philippines than in the US, so you clearly are just making things up as you go along.

[@BoopSnoot]

@@Chris-fn4df the problem is "mass shooting" doesn't really mean anything. In the US for example of someone shoots a gun in a populated area, whether or not even a single person is killed that is a mass shooting. Meanwhile if a husband comes home and kills his whole family and then himself for say five deaths total, that doesn't count as a mass shooting. Its much better to just look at the number of murders.

[@Anduril919]

@@Chris-fn4df Nope. There are more Filipino Americans killed in US mass shootings than there are Filipinos killed in the Philippines in mass shootings (I exaggerate :) ) This is not to say that gun violence is low in the Philippines - it is not.

[@anonview]

*The most common answer is that we Filipinos have more important things to worry about (feeding our families and keeping a roof over our heads).* Worrying about whether our ideologies or personal emotions are being accepted by everyone is at the very bottom of the priority list. We're part of families and communities that have to work together to guarantee that every member has a better life. Most gun-related crimes here are related to theft, interpersonal grievances, or syndicates that usually avoid involving civilians to make things less complicated.

[@MrAnonymousme10]

So true, its funny to look how USA right now, gender issues, racial issues etc.

[@casual2037]

@@MrAnonymousme10 but here sa atin we also do have these issues gender issues for example that is something my community is fighting for, our rights, and racial issues is a SERIOUS issue in the US its hard to be an immigrant there with how racism is in the country it is NOT FUNNY at all

[@patrickramos4669]

@@MARCBEA1 shut up

[@MARCBEA1]

@@patrickramos4669 Hey you want to see my house? I can send you a picture, don't get jealous you F-ing loser. Send me your email and I'll send you pictures of my houses. That's right I said houses, that's plural that means multiple houses. Actually 1 of them is a mansion.

[@maccheese8379]

I couldn't think any better reason. We can see lots of Americans who can barely lived with a decent wage but have several firearms. They think they can eat the gunpowder from the gun barrel

[@7ChaosTheory]

The first thing that comes to my mind when I officially become a licensed gun owner: "Protect our home from thieves."

[@pilot_bruh576]

Ngl I'm a bit more irresponsible thinking "shoot the mosquitoes" lol

[@porkandbeans4815]

Same

[@risingforce9291]

Same.

[@arichan7599]

@@pilot_bruh576 mosquitos and flys are prolly my first and only targets if i have a gun lol

[@woodonfire7406]

Nah it's more like “Protection against terrorist threats"

[@mabelsto.domingo1824]

It’s almost unthinkable for random shooting to happen in the Philippines. Filipinos are basically resilient because of hardships in life that are always present. Filipinos are also fun loving people, very sociable so isolation in this society is rare esp in less rich communities. Shootings are mostly due to crimes and not senseless like random shootings. Culturally Filipinos are also very family oriented and religion also plays a role.

[@carloregalado7751]

@@wakwakungo9693 pero ang pagkakaintindi ko sa Rido ay gantihan ng magkakaaway hindi random na patayan lang. magkaiba yon.

[@angelaaa6190]

@Carlo Regalado true po magkaiba po yung gantihan sa mismong sadyang pamamaril ng ibang tao o mass shooting

[@wakwakungo9693]

@@carloregalado7751 Ano ba Ang sinabi ko .Ang layo ng sagot mo..🤭 high Kaba? Specific na nga ginogolo mo pa 😂 mag aral ka dodong, plz lang thank me later

[@jermainerodgers]

Pulitika lang tlga madami nagbabarilan. Yung mga pinapatumba nilang kalaban.. mga riding in tandem.

[@Leeyojiii]

@@wakwakungo9693 but still it's not as random tulad ng mass shooting sakanila, and mostly yung mga nangyayari dito are done by full grown adults hindi tulad sa kanila na mostly done by high school or elementary students who are throwing tantrums.

[@_flcy]

Its all about culture, most philipinos are the most nice and hospitable people you'll ever meet, strong community lookin out for one another

[@minrenvrachoikim9059]

When I saw my father's pistol for the first time the first thought that came through my mind was "what if I held that and accidentally triggered it harming me, my pets or any of my family or anyone in the vicinity". I would not want anyone to grieve the loss of a love one because of me being curious. The thought of something going wrong scares me so I'd rather not have any contact at all.

[@McCaroni_Sup]

It sounds like you have a case of hoplophobia. I live in the Philippines and have held my fathers handgun many times as a child and nothing serious ever happened because I was wise enough to follow the four rules of gun safety. If you simply do your research, go out shooting with a qualified instructor, and understand it as a tool, then you will learn to get over your fear of and start respecting firearms.

[@dhejay9984]

@@McCaroni_Sup its pretty rational to think that you would be prone to harming others when you do not have proper training with a tool and that in of itself is respecting the tool.

[@McCaroni_Sup]

@@dhejay9984 Hence the last part of my comment, in which I suggested training. Of course, it is wise to not handle any equipment without proper briefing on its proper use. However, the original commenter seemed to simply fear firearms, without mention of any sort of training or further understanding as a solution to alleviate their fears. A lot of fears come from a lack of understanding, and are only further perpetuated by an aversion to learning about the subject. One might fear that they may cause an accident while driving a car for the first time, but that is precisely why we have driving instructors teach the basics in safe environments. And in some societies, it is practically required if not immensely more convenient for one to get over a fear of driving. Of course, in most societies the same is generally not true about firearms. However, when we are discussing an issue that affects everyone, it is important that we at the very least attempt to minimize emotions when they are born from ignorance - such as the fear of the unknown. Especially as it is the citizens who ultimately decide what legislation gets passed, it is important to understand whatever the legislation targets such that we may make the best decisions for the collective good of the people. Whether you agree with my opinions or not, that much should hold universally true. We cannot fear the unknown forever, for if we did we would live our lives, never taking brave new steps - and that is no way to live. The author of the comment has also said that they fear their curiosity could prove fatal. Curiosity may have killed the cat, but only because the cat had not been with a trustworthy companion. Guided curiosity is a good thing - in fact, Science is practically methodical curiosity. In the same vein, I believe that the author ought to understand that whatever fear they have of firearms merely stems from their lack of experience.

[@dhejay9984]

@@McCaroni_Sup tldr yes i agree

[@markvincentcocjin]

I thought the exact same thing holding the kitchen knife. I was afraid I would stab my family, and chop them up to bits and put them in duffel bags and dump them in Pasig River at 2AM where no one can find me and then pay someone to enter the house to fake the robbery so I can frame them. But then I realized that it was a butter knife, so I need to play this using a sharper knife that can cut bone. Truly, it's these knives that are evil. Not the people. Not me. Because someone came in the house and the knife took over them like mind control. I can provide the video of them entering. It was the knife. This is my official story. So the gun, it kills people. Because I saw Terminator and that was a robot. Not a human.

[@sixeyesheavens7]

my grandpa was in the philippine military and when retired, he joined the police force for a while. even now in his civilian life, he still maintains a license for his gun and stores them safely. he knows why he is using it for, how to clean it and most of all he knows it is not a trivial thing. it is responsibility. this country has many guns, but people have awareness about it and that matters.

[@MARCBEA1]

As a Filam and a gun enthusiast with his own personal gun range and a collector of multiple caliber guns & shot guns. I can give you an insight of why there are a few mass shooting in the Philippines compared to America. Filipinos first of all don't harbor vendettas against the masses more interms of personal or individual vendettas. Filipino people believe to much in karma and the afterlife, so when they carryout a murder they have to feel that they were justified for the most part. Murder for hire and murder for money is common in the Philippines but those are still individual murders and not mass shootings. As a Filam and a dual citizen, Americans are more individualistic and mass shootings are impersonal because of the individualistic culture. Americans don't view other American with different races the same as their own, so it's more impersonal. Where Filipinos still view themselves the same.

[@norm7312]

@@MARCBEA1 bro can you stop spamming the same reply over and over again and actually say something else for once

[@meanneperea8031]

Very true Filipinos know the responsibility and discipline in Gun usage .

[@MARCBEA1]

@@norm7312 I am a bot and this is a fake account. The real reason why Filipinos don't do mass shootings is because they are a bunch of puss-sees and to scared what their neighbors will chismis. They can only wish they can shoot all of the corrupt government workers and all of their good for nothing neighbors. But like I said they don't have the balls to do it.

[@freepress3631]

with my former company, wherein my boss was from north america, migrated here in the Philippines, to let his son and daughter finish grade school and high school here, for the reason that school shootings are rampant. He explained that here in the Philippines, gun violence are rooting from money, robbery and crime, just be careful or don't be on dangerous spots, in contrast North American shooter are lone wolves, and carry high powered weapon.

[@justrelax3309]

Mental health is a key factor. Filipinos generally are very social and free spirited. Their love for life is another trait that even the toughest times of their lives, they keep on going. Knowing and believing that everything shall pass. They smile and laugh even in the midst of calamity. Their respect and value for life is impeccable.

[@thespeedster3013]

It also has to do with us Filipinos being family oriented. Whenever theres a problem thats bothering us first thing we do is seek guidance/ help to our family. Mass shooting suspects in the US usually have depression combine it with having a not so good family relationship.

[@TitB1199]

The Philippines usually has a higher murder rate than the US and much more than East Asian countries and most European countries, and also the other SEA countries..

[@dabbleranger876]

I agree with you there - us, Filipinos, have a very good immediate support group which is our family and/or friends at school and work. We also have this concept of "malasakit sa kapwa" that, even if we do not particular know the person, we give them respect, understanding and kindness, especially if they are less fortunate than us.

[@TitB1199]

@@dabbleranger876 Respect and understanding is something you will experience in Europe. Stand at a pedestrian crossing in Europe and nearly everytime someone will stop to let you cross where as in the Philippines that small act will be rare.

[@dabbleranger876]

@@TitB1199 True. Sadly, traffic and pedestrian safety is totally a different story here, not just in the PH but also perhaps Southeast Asia in general. But that is an entirely different topic to talk about when compared to Filipino temperament about mass shooting.

[@TitB1199]

@@dabbleranger876 The murder rate in the Philippines is usually medium-high on an international scale. It's a fairly dangerous country, especially for foreigners. Even the US has only medium murder rates despite the media attention and they are an anomaly as far as first world countries go.

[@eironie30]

I think it's more about our culture. I saw a map in Instagram stating "what motivates culture?". In the Philippines, we have shame culture wherein we ask "how will people look at me if I do this?". If we do just a simple mistake, we often think about what would our family think about me after this? Much more if we do mass shootings here.

[@dis_is_misheng]

It would also include the question "How will my family hold their heads high if I do this? What will their kumpares and kumares think?" also don't forget that if it makes a sensational headline, people would give funny or downright dirty looks to people with the same name or surname even if you both aren't even related, the whole nation will condemn you and everything related to you, even if your family move somewhere else, the marites of the area will know and scorn them behind and right in front of their faces, it's an amusing culture when put in this way but when you're in that situation yourself, it's feels like a public execution

[@Hugulubugulu]

Shaming culture is generally harsher in asia compared to the west

[@marcjanverdelantar9605]

😂 in the west they are eradicating shaming and even shaming it. It’s almost like they want to eradicate anything that can hinder any form of freedom to the point of stupidity i.e. trans no longer meant actually going to surgery to change gender, just declaring your the opposite sex is enough or hormonal procedure prepubescent😂

[@McCaroni_Sup]

@@Hugulubugulu "Harsher in Asia compared to the West" Eh, the West can get pretty bad with it. In some ways, they're even worse. At least here in Asia we mostly publicly execute someone socially for valid reasons - those being as a reaction to the commission of a truly despicable act. But in the West people often can and will ruin your social life if they merely dislike what you have to say. Going as far as making it feel personal even, with posting of addresses, Swatting, calling of related individuals, stalking, and all that nasty jazz. So much for the West being tolerant.

[@Hugulubugulu]

@@McCaroni_Sup In Asia, the social consequences can also get to be worse especially when it comes to the families as asias generally more family oriented & more culturally faithful (this can either be a good or bad thing tho) than the individualist west

[@vastvoids]

The Philippines have a strong mentality of "hiya" or shame. I think fellow Pinoys can relate, when you do something criminal, it's not just you who is put in the spotlight, it includes your entire family. You will be judged and shamed by your own family and everyone else in your community. Your family will be judged by and talked about by your community and the entire country. For most Pinoys, the guilt of having put your family in an embarrassing situation is worse than any jail sentence. The moment a Pinoy even thinks about going on a mass shooting, voices of all their ancestors will pop up in their head warning them to not bring dishonor to the family name.

[@kvsxrt]

nope

[@matewhatthefuck6516]

​@@kvsxrt Totoo naman. Siguro hindi conscious thought para sa karamihan sa atin, pero iba talaga ang impact at sense of shame sa Filipino society and in most Asian countries in general.

[@effu9375]

It's because the majority are religious...CATHOLIC/MUSLIM.

[@nightrider2k6]

@@effu9375 thats not why, religion has caused thousands of years of war in the middle east, phillipinos are just cool people

[@flippinnngiraffe808]

⁠@@nightrider2k6Back then, yes. In present day, I think a more modern interpretation of Christianity/ Islam, with Asian Culture does play a role in less mass shootings.

[@battano]

as a Texan I now have even more respect for the people of the Philippines...

[@SMURFF707]

Except the murder rate is 28% higher than in the us

[@RickR69]

@@SMURFF707 Nooooo, America bad!

[@ChristianHarten1911]

​@@SMURFF707 No wonder there is also ISIS in the Philippines...

[@madison8818]

@@SMURFF707 Yeah, we prefer melee kills. Guns are pretty much a bloodlust weapon usually used in vendettas or assassinations, so you're sure to see multiple bullets in one target. I actually find Americans have a loose crew for callously see guns like toys rather than weapons that kill.

[@CaravelClerihew]

@@SMURFF707 Texas Homicide Rate: 6.7 per 100,000. The US as a whole is slightly lower at 6.4 Philippines Homicide Rate: 4.3 per 100,000 So no, not really.

[@theresadelrosario9430]

I think Kuya nailed it. We hold life with a high regard. Though there are some syndicated crimes that you'll hear and some murmurings of gun related violence, these are relatively rare. Mental health, not political ideology, is key in preventing gun violence.

[@notme1255]

In the USA, you can't even say this anymore even though it's just common sense. Really sad how devolved our society has become for the sake of political correctness.

[@VueiyVisarelli]

I pretty much agree with this...but the thing is, studies have shown that mental illness just so happens to be more prevalent on the left side of the political spectrum in the US. I'm not saying that mental illness caused them to lean left, or that leaning left caused them to be mentally ill, merely that there is a *_correlation._* Interestingly, that is also the side that tends to be _against_ gun rights and in favor of gun _control._ Obviously, someone can be unhinged anywhere on the political spectrum, and I very much agree that one's mental health and/or personal values are a more poignant determining factor. If, for example, you were raised to value human life, or perhaps to treat others the way you want to be treated (the Golden Rule), you're less likely to go on a killing spree. If, however, you were raised to do whatever makes you feel good, well, at someone point it might occur to you to _rid_ yourself of those who make you feel _bad._

[@limbus_patrum]

There is more homicides in Philippines than in US, but there is a lot more suicides in US than in Philippines. US - 12.21 deaths per 100k / 4.46 homicides per 100k Philippines - 7.72 deaths per 100k / 7.62 homicides per 100k Poland - 0.20 deaths per 100k / 0.03 homicides per 100k

[@grey3414]

@@VueiyVisarelli "studies have shown"...can you please cite or send the link to that so called "study"?

[@notme1255]

@@grey3414 just search it yourself. It's been multiple studies and it's extremely well known at this point. That's why it's a controversial topic because obviously one side doesn't like the correlation.

[@smallpotatoes6820]

My husband just went through re-registering his gun, license to own, and license to carry. The bureaucracy took him so long (like days, maybe a month), and one would understand that just being a responsible owner is such a hassle. I would understand how much it would turn people off to have one if it's such an inconvenience to have it registered and have a license.

[@MARCBEA1]

As a Filam and a gun enthusiast with his own personal gun range and a collector of multiple caliber guns & shot guns. I can give you an insight of why there are a few mass shooting in the Philippines compared to America. Filipinos first of all don't harbor vendettas against the masses more interms of personal or individual vendettas. Filipino people believe to much in karma and the afterlife, so when they carryout a murder they have to feel that they were justified for the most part. Murder for hire and murder for money is common in the Philippines but those are still individual murders and not mass shootings. As a Filam and a dual citizen, Americans are more individualistic and mass shootings are impersonal because of the individualistic culture. Americans don't view other American with different races the same as their own, so it's more impersonal. Where Filipinos still view themselves the same.

[@kinskins1538]

@@MARCBEA1 You forgot the one true reason why we have less mass shootings, money. Seriously what are the odds that a public school student can have access to guns here? You'll have to be rich or have a family member that is in the police/military to be even able to see one in person.

[@MARCBEA1]

@@kinskins1538 To be honest with you maybe Filipinos not having money can be a good thing and let me explain. I am very fortunate Im what a lot of Filipinos consider very rich. Just to give you a back drop, I live in multiple homes and one that is a mansion with every material indulges you can imagine. I am a filam so I view things from a western point of view. When I see Filipinos get a little money instead of investing it they waste it in all kinds of nonsense and later they like to "yabang" and obviously thats not a good thing. When I ride my big bikes around I see all these "kamotes" riding very dangerously in their mopeds and I tell myself thank goodness they can't afford a bike because they will kill people including them self, Filipinos are not very responsible...... To be continued.

[@MARCBEA1]

@@kinskins1538 My wife just recently bought the IPhone 14 and she spent 80k, but I saw Filipinos in the Apple store looking at the Iphones and I tell myself why would you be willing to spend all you money just to show of to people that you have an IPhone and a lot of Filipinos like to pretend they are rich. But when you see their house its horrible. Filipinos are not very honest people, they like to lie, make excuses and do almost anything for money. That is one of the reasons the Philippines is poor because they can't be trusted. That's just what I see from my perspective.

[@miggy_lan]

trying to submit any kinds of documents or start processing things in a filipino government office (Bureau of Immigration im looking at you) is a NIGHTMARE

[@SkankHuntForty2]

It's just a different culture. Filipinos empathize with each other's struggles and they're more collective rather than individualistic.

[@ngonzales3781]

Security guards in schools? What a terrible idea!!!

[@kristinhannah001]

​@@ngonzales3781security guards in schools become friends with the students. ignorante ka

[@t-rexs232]

​@@ngonzales3781smart woke?

[@heil5373N]

Why? 1) Fear of God 2) Filipinos do not want to dishonor their family name 3) Respect to law enforcement

[@gorilladisco9108]

Americans are also like that ... well .. most of them. The overwhelming majority (if not all) of mass shooters in the USA can be put into two types: the Participation Trophy Generations and the 13%. The Philippines does not have both, so there is extremely low occurrence of mass shootings.

[@norm7312]

​@@gorilladisco9108 13%? What's that?

[@レインレイン]

the future doctors@@norm7312

[@alanjefferson1127]

#1 is a huge reason, Americans will claim we're still a Christian nation but we turned away from God long ago, and people feel it subconsciously from the top to the bottom.

[@Eccruh]

you think you are so good don't u

[@sonofedis]

In the Philippines, if you feel you're in a "dark place" or there's something you want to get out of your chest, you can just hit up friends, relatives or even neighbors and engage in a drinking session until midnight (or early morning for much younger people). The drunken stupor and conversations throughout the night are the things that usually save you from doing something you'll regret.

[@MasterBaker01]

Having a close family tie is of one the good traits of the filipinos i guess. Problems and emotional stress can easily be shared to family, or friends if they really need to.

[@pritchardmhere8624]

@@MasterBaker01 I guess makes it sound like you're begrudgingly complimenting them.

[@JasenStl]

If this is an ad that's supposed to convince me to move there, it's working. 😐

[@newbplaygames]

oh well that's something SE asians have in common then

[@TheDoodLbot]

As I see it, gunowners here have a specific reason for owning a gun, whether occupational, security, or for sport. I don't see the average Filipino owning guns just because. They're expensive to acquire and maintain. Besides, the right to bear arms is not a Constitutional right here. Americans feels so empowered to own and use guns, they make it so easy to get one. When you pair it with other factors like mental health, poverty, etc., they'll turn to guns as a means of problem-solving.

[@smgp2023]

You're absolutely right. That's why I cannot imagine owning a gun bc at the heat of the moment, any sane person can be crazy enough to use gun as a means to end what pains them and that's scary 😥

[@natatatt]

"I don't see the average Filipino owning guns just because." Great point that I think makes Americans different than other countries. In Canada, we also have a fairly high rate of gun ownership, but they tend to be owned for a specific purpose such as hunting or protection from wildlife (ex. bears). You don't tend to hear of people owning them for protection or to collect a lot of guns. Mass shootings are rare in Canada.

[@PrinceChaloner]

Americans turn to guns because Americans will NEVER forget the reason they went through a Revolution... Look what happened to Hong Kong and look what is happening in Ukraine. That's the main reason for the 2nd Amendment...

[@simonriley118]

That is why if America is going to be invaded someday. Invaders would likely be having a hard time occupying the country. Besides from fighting the militaries, they will have to fight a lot of armed civilians.

[@nizzivashkov2598]

💯

[@psalmethyst]

As a Filipina who grew up in the Philippines and now resides in the U.S., the biggest difference here and there is that the Philippines places security in almost all crowded environments especially in schools and malls; while in the U.S. somehow they 'hate' the presence of any kind of police - therefore, their schools, malls, and most establishments are not as well protected due to lack of security. I always say - if the US will invest in security for schools and malls, so many lives would be saved from these mentally ill, evil-hearted mass shooter wannabes.

[@venuslove-i1v]

The average person in the USA doesn't care if police are there. The real issue is establishments have to pay to have armed police officers and they don't want to do that. Greed wins in the end in most cases.

[@oomay1925]

Idk what it's like the Philippines, but a good chunk of the American population find the police to be corrupt and don't feel safe with police in schools. There was also the tragic Robb Elementary school shooting where you see police standing around and doing nothing while kids were being murdered.

[@mimiandy1683]

​@@oomay1925 I was going to say this too! I work in a hospital. In our "work shooter" workshops, we are informed that the hospital police aren't armed. The police (who are armed) that are present in the hospital cannot help us. They are there to guard the prisoner-patients that are being treated in the hospital. To protect ourselves, we're on our own.

[@LoveyourLife-1970]

They are ok with increased police officers in 'certain' communities, but those are not the communities that produce mass shooters. If they were to increase police presence in the more 'affluent' neighborhoods, some of the same gun rights groups would be complaining about the guns.

[@itsnoterica]

@@oomay1925 Filipino police are much more corrupt than any American police department. 99% of the time, they’ll accept a small bribe to get you out of trouble including small traffic infractions. If you try to slip a cop here a $20 bill to get out of a ticket they’d more than likely arrest your ass. However, the presence of armed security & metal detectors at every entrance of a large public place is probably a pretty good deterrent for the average Filipino criminal.

[@shirleywong9428]

My mom had a Filipina friend. She treated me like her own daughter. I hope she's well wherever she is

[@aoitakumi9081]

The key to preventing mass shooting isn't just strict regulation with gun. It does help but mental wellbeing and empathy for others is the key in avoiding gun related violence. I've notice in the US most mass shooters have depression or mental health issues. Filipinos can also get depressed but the thing is Filipinos have strong family ties that helps them get through rough times. Its not a matter of gun law but personal discipline and value for life.

[@mikeylodeon.7326]

criminals do not follow gun laws. they will get guns no matter how strict the laws are. only a good guy with a gun can stop a bad guy with a gun. proper education on gun safety and training is the key. guns are tools. its inanimate. it does not shoot by itself. it levels the playing field against armed criminals.

[@MARCBEA1]

As a Filam and a gun enthusiast with his own personal gun range and a collector of multiple caliber guns & shot guns. I can give you an insight of why there are a few mass shooting in the Philippines compared to America. Filipinos first of all don't harbor vendettas against the masses more interms of personal or individual vendettas. Filipino people believe to much in karma and the afterlife, so when they carryout a murder they have to feel that they were justified for the most part. Murder for hire and murder for money is common in the Philippines but those are still individual murders and not mass shootings. As a Filam and a dual citizen, Americans are more individualistic and mass shootings are impersonal because of the individualistic culture. Americans don't view other American with different races the same as their own, so it's more impersonal. Where Filipinos still view themselves the same.

[@quenchtv5436]

That make sense even the US has a good health care they cant still cure these kind of people harming others

[@PineappleOnPizza69]

​@@quenchtv5436 kahit nga Vets nila pinababayaan, maraming homeless vets

[@anamaganda9352]

@@quenchtv5436 they have a good health care and technology advance equipment and training, education and research, but you need a lot of money and or health insurance to access health care it very expensive in America

[@laureenmarupok415]

The Philippines has a high rate of gun ownership, but it also has a very low rate of mass shootings. This is because gun ownership is highly regulated in the Philippines, and it is very difficult for people to obtain firearms without proper registration and training. The government also has strict laws in place to prevent the illegal use of firearms. Additionally, the culture of the Philippines places a strong emphasis on family, community, and peaceful resolution of disputes, which may discourage the use of firearms in violent situations.

[@rogerx9298]

I agree with some comments about individualistic mindset with lower sense of belonging to a community. Why would you want to hurt others if you feel like you belong? When you order food as a group, do you eat family-style, sharing everything with everyone, or do you order your own plate that's off-limits to others and you feel violated when someone takes a french fry from your plate. Silly example I know, but would like to see if there's a correlation.

[@MARCBEA1]

As a Filam and a gun enthusiast with his own personal gun range and a collector of multiple caliber guns & shot guns. I can give you an insight of why there are a few mass shooting in the Philippines compared to America. Filipinos first of all don't harbor vendettas against the masses more interms of personal or individual vendettas. Filipino people believe to much in karma and the afterlife, so when they carryout a murder they have to feel that they were justified for the most part. Murder for hire and murder for money is common in the Philippines but those are still individual murders and not mass shootings. As a Filam and a dual citizen, Americans are more individualistic and mass shootings are impersonal because of the individualistic culture. Americans don't view other American with different races the same as their own, so it's more impersonal. Where Filipinos still view themselves the same.

[@nenabunena]

That's true their food is made for 1 even as a group they have no shared food

[@fwuuton]

This comment reminded me of an event when one of my mother's aunts brought her family to the Philippines and invited many of the relatives to spend time together in the city. She did not tell anyone to bring extra cash because in Filipino culture, the one who invites people should also provide for them during the event. However at dinner time, this aunt steered her small family to a McDo where they ate while leaving everyone else to wonder what just happened. No one was told that the tour would last that long and no one was told to bring anything so the rest just left or bought street food. Knowing her, she could have provided for everyone or even told everyone to bring food in advance so we could celebrate together, but she made a point not to. This is how I learned that Americans are not the sharing type.

[@AmericanFlyOnTheWall]

Most Filipinos aren't crazy like Americans. I permanently moved to the Philippines in October of 2023. I have gone 2 months without hearing a gun shot for the first time in my life.

[@glenh4397]

As an American, we could learn allot from our filipino friends when it comes to the gun issue.

[@richardcaldwell5313]

Yes and no. As an American myself, they are in a total different situation. I do think the armed gaurds/officer presents help and would help in the US.

[@typicalperson6389]

@@richardcaldwell5313 I agree with you. As a Filipino (born in PH but living in the US) I can say that the US and the Philippines have entirely different cultures and societies. What may work in the Philippines might not work in a country as diverse as the US.

[@nb6792]

Simple Answer: coz we're not crazy entitled snowflakes like Americans

[@underratedgod6899]

Not possible most Americans suffers from some kind of mental illnesses Filipinos in general are sensible and would think twice before doing anything

[@qxezwcs]

@@underratedgod6899 racism is bad

[@space_guy_04]

Living in the Philippines for 30 years I don’t recall anyone randomly shooting person inside train or even malls except really if they are targeting specific person. If any innocent people got hurt mostly are just collateral damage. I think it is the security around malls, stations and other establishment that prevents this from happening since they can’t bring those weapons inside those facilities. Take note even mass stabbing events don’t occur in the Philippines so I think it’s not just gun issue but also psychological.

[@lyndenmanning]

Lol u don't watch the news huh

[@boymahina123]

@@lyndenmanning Stabbings and shootings do happen, but not quite on the scale of the UK or America's

[@space_guy_04]

@@lyndenmanning stabbings and shooting does happen but normally this are due disputes or the person is drunk. You will not hear someone just shoot out of nowhere civilians.

[@lyndenmanning]

@@space_guy_04 ahhhh don't you recall what happened at the Casino?

[@airamdelvillar]

@@lyndenmanning the resorts world incident? The deaths were mainly due to stampede and suffocation caused by the fire the perpetrator started.. Never really involved shooting group of people

[@VVilla-zh5mw]

"What will my family , relatives , friends and neighborhood will think if I commit mass shooting?" that's the first thing Filipinos will think before commiting a sinful act like mass shooting , we value our Parents feelings before doing this kind of things 🙂

[@rl1271]

Its because this country largely has one ethnicity, one religion, and they keep their traditional family values. You are less likely to commit murder in an environmet like that.

[@Eccruh]

Most mass shootings in 'Murica are targeted to their own race, so it's not about that

[@curiousmonty]

Philippines being a largely Catholic country also plays a role. One of the 10 commandments which states that "Don't kill" is one of the biggest reasons why mass shootings is uncommon in our country. Most of the killings in the Philippines that are associated with guns are planned and not out of nowhere and mostly specifically-targeted to a person.

[@pwen9024]

True is a big factor tlga. At yong Hindi sYa common na case sa pinas Kaya walang gumagawa . May mga mass shooting na reported but ibang casese Naman yon Hindi tulad sa US na may mental issues lang namaril na ng mga inosente

[@jameswood8039]

yet life is cheap in the phillipines

[@zyronazinycraile4099]

yeah priest taking children to there room

[@Sammyduo214]

@@jameswood8039 I disgree :) criminals here dont go to schools and shoot innocent children.

[@MARCBEA1]

As a Filam and a gun enthusiast with his own personal gun range and a collector of multiple caliber guns & shot guns. I can give you an insight of why there are a few mass shooting in the Philippines compared to America. Filipinos first of all don't harbor vendettas against the masses more interms of personal or individual vendettas. Filipino people believe to much in karma and the afterlife, so when they carryout a murder they have to feel that they were justified for the most part. Murder for hire and murder for money is common in the Philippines but those are still individual murders and not mass shootings. As a Filam and a dual citizen, Americans are more individualistic and mass shootings are impersonal because of the individualistic culture. Americans don't view other American with different races the same as their own, so it's more impersonal. Where Filipinos still view themselves the same.

[@PhilipVillaseran]

I think the support system of family and friends in the Philippines is better than other countries with high mass-shooting incidents and suicides. I believe there are less depressed people here than in the US for example. Also, majority are poor. Guns are expensive. They’ll rather buy food than guns.

[@kantokuu]

You're statistically wrong on saying "majority are poor". Only 18% of the population was categorised as poor.

[@elcidgaming]

@@kantokuu Pinoy ako pero diko alam na 18 percent lang pla. pero in reality kasi mas madami tayo kilalang minimum wage. Diko alam kung ano ang basis nila para sabihin na "poor" ang tao. medyo confusing yan. Pero in any case,,,kahit nman lets say 20k mahigit kitain mo dito,,magugutom ka parin Sa Amerika WALANG nagugutom (sabi sakin ng mga kaibigan ko). madaming libreng pagkain sa Amerika di gaya dito,,tapos may welfare pa doon kaya kung icocompara mo nga naman masasabi mo parin na "poor" ang Pinoy,,, E LANYA ni hindi ka na nga makabili ng SIBUYAS dito!! lol

[@_WhiteW0lf_]

@elyx caraballoll huh? majority means more than 50% where did the 90% come from?

[@Rhetzelle]

yeah to the point people really don't value mental health here and treat it as dramatic

[@PhilipVillaseran]

@@kantokuu Might be. Let me rephrase it. Majority of the people don’t have the disposable income to prioritize buying a gun.

[@migo-migo9503]

I think there's not a lot of mass shootings in the Philippines since the culture helps with a lot of mental issues. People in the Philippines are generally happy, even the ones in bad living conditions. People who commit mass shootings are usually unstable emotionally and mentally.

[@liarson4430]

Don't blame it mental illnesses or unstable emotionally.

[@migo-migo9503]

@@liarson4430 what do you suspect is the typical reason why someone would go out there and shoot at a ton of people, if they are emotionally and mentally stable?

[@liarson4430]

@@migo-migo9503 a lot of countries has mental illness more than America but why is it that America is the only country in the world with gun violence? It has nothing to do with mental illness and everything to do with gun culture and right wing extremist. This is the price American have to pay for "freedumb"

[@migo-migo9503]

@@liarson4430 If it has nothing to do with mental illness, then what do you suspect is the cause?

[@s2oop436]

@@migo-migo9503 yup it is our culture and society. philippines is a homogenous society so everyone shares the same core values. america on other hand is multi culture and individualistic society so they are rich but pay price for their mentality

[@esthonesthon7115]

Im from the philippines..a legal gun owner..we had to take neuro psychiatric exam and interview just to get a license..as to owners of unregistered firearms its a little bit difficult to acquire ammunitions

[@ZushiRolls_]

Kuya in a green mask is smart and no nonsense. Filipinos are indeed mentally tough and driven by faith. So mass killing is uncommon.

[@Hihi-fh1cq]

Filipino culture/society is something that needs to be studied. They have a lot of things that are supposedly bad for society, but they are the happiest and friendliest people in the world.

[@admiralinsanity9732]

the filos have the "it is what it is" mentality

[@jonnnyren6245]

And we consider RICE as a lifeline. But also because we Filipinos have that "what will my family think" mentality when we plan on doing things. Or maybe it's because Americans are born violent and racist.

[@speedeespeedboi9527]

​@@jonnnyren6245 well said like a true racists

[@rui12]

the resiliency mindset is such a double edged sword in the Philippines, on the bright side, it provides filipinos the ability and mental fortitude required to endure adversity. However, it prevents growth and improvement of their well-being along with the state of their country. There's corruption? "Oh well, there's always corruption in governments, nothing we can do about that"

[@michaelsanchez1361]

However Filipinos are the most toxic on the internet. Spreading lies and misinformation as well as promoting racism, hypocrisy, and political fanaticism both left and right

[@pipzkydoo]

despite poverty and all the problems thrown at us everyday, I can safely say that we all just want to have a happy and peaceful life with our loved ones and neighbors, we don't really want to trouble anyone. we find happiness even in the most difficult situations.

[@TheConstitutionalOathkeeper]

I can tell you exactly why there's a lack of mass shootings in the Philippines. There's no ghetto culture, like there is here. Philippines have great family units and Christ in their lives. They aren't about Cadillacs, record deals, drugs and loose women.

[@Lenilugz5406]

Because you are too democratic. You can't eradicate your addicts, gangs, and cartels. Your over-democracy evolved into anarchy or DemonCrazy.

[@RJGuitz]

1. Public malls have armed security 2. Most schools have armed security 3. Hell even fast food chains have armed security... Basically everywhere you go has a presence of armed security within 300 meters of each direction. Unless you're in the provinces. I ate at this McDonald's in front on the University I attended and the armed guard was helping clean tables with a shotgun slung on his back.

[@pilot_bruh576]

Bro when I went to manila there was a fuckin armed police officer with I think a conventional rifle definitely looked like it was for hunting was silver so it was badass he was just standing there menacingly

[@madensmith7014]

Those guards practically act as helpers most of the time. In pawnshops, they double as clerks handing out slips.

[@richsalazme]

Are you implying that there's no gun violence in the PH because of the abundance of armed guards? First of.. this is not the case in every mall, schools, or restaurants. Can you please disclose which part of PH these places you are talking about? Because I can confidently tell you that's not the case here at our place

[@RJGuitz]

@richSalaz me Angeles City, Pampanga... also. I never implied that there is a non-existent case of gun violence in the PH. I just pointed out the abundance of armed security in some areas.

[@DeepHouseGuy83]

Sometimes the guns are props

[@lvlyflrs3736]

In the Philippines, guns are not rights we fight for. Guns are not symbols of peace or safety. We see them as very dangerous objects that must be handled responsibly, whether you own them legally or ilegally. We don't think the govt should allow us to have guns so we can protect ourselves. We think it is the govts responsibility to protect us. Even if we have institutional distrust, we don't put justice upon our own hands. We've experienced terrorism in our own land. We see real horror. Those mass shooters are cowards without principles; Boys thinking to be men, they have to use violence. Real power is silent and empowering to others. It does not need to use violence. Even our police force does not use guns needlessly. Guns are tools for when you feel truly powerless.

[@saintielrivera6629]

True. In general filipino don't like guns for us it's very dangerous and scary

[@MARCBEA1]

As a Filam and a gun enthusiast with his own personal gun range and a collector of multiple caliber guns & shot guns. I can give you an insight of why there are a few mass shooting in the Philippines compared to America. Filipinos first of all don't harbor vendettas against the masses more interms of personal or individual vendettas. Filipino people believe to much in karma and the afterlife, so when they carryout a murder they have to feel that they were justified for the most part. Murder for hire and murder for money is common in the Philippines but those are still individual murders and not mass shootings. As a Filam and a dual citizen, Americans are more individualistic and mass shootings are impersonal because of the individualistic culture. Americans don't view other American with different races the same as their own, so it's more impersonal. Where Filipinos still view themselves the same.

[@sleepynarf1546]

@@saintielrivera6629 in general? nagpa survey kaba?

[@kyleshelby259]

Wrong, guns can protect us from evil. As well as protect our rights. How can you protect your family against those terrorist without using guns? Also to remind you violence is necessary to contain the threats.

[@cheeen]

@@kyleshelby259 the common criminals don't even use guns here.

[@homermalaluan8680]

The guy with green facemask and sando gave the most logical answer.

[@darknight7417]

True.siya pinaka magnda ang answer

[@hlgb2014]

The Philippines has a population of around 115 million people. There are around 4 million privately owned firearms. The US has a population of around 333 million people. It has around 400 million civilian owned firearms. Quite a big difference. Also despite what the news makes it seem like, most Americans have never heard a gun being fired outside of hunting or target shooting purposes. Mass shooting in the US are defined as any instance when 3 or more people are injured during a shooting. Even if both sides are shooting at each other and no one is seriously injured, it is considered a mass shooting in the statistics. The majority of mass shootings in 2022 had either no deaths or only the death of the attacker. If we go by the definition given in the video of a shooting involving 3 deaths or more, there were around 80 in 2022. Most mass shootings here are gang related involving robberies or altercations with other gang members, or domestic violence situations where someone shoots their spouses or family members. School shootings or terrorist attacks like the ones you see on the news make up only a very small percentage.

[@user_uGVShsbndj847md]

This interview definitely portrays different opinions of variety of people regarding the topic. Very informational.

[@kevin080592]

Funny.. i just visited my grandfathers last christmas and both of them owned guns. The simple answer as to why mass shootings are not common here is "Upbringing". Children were not taught about guns at early age.. but rather they are more focused on family culture and forging close family ties. it is not uncommon for filipinos to have grandmothers, uncles, siblings and parents all living in one roof babysitting children and teaching them some valuable lessons in life

[@Axx89]

I’m a foreigner and I live in Philippine for many years , I own a handgun , cuz I’m a businessman, I carry cash(around 2k US Dollars ) on my bag everyday when I’m going out , I don’t want hurt anyone , I love Philippine and Filipino, How about the people in reverse side , what should I do to protect myself and my family here ? Waiting for the Police to come or call someone to come to help me while the robbers brandishing their guns or knives is hurting me or my family.

[@DrugExpert]

Baka sa Asawa mo naka pangalan dahil sa pag kaka alam ko bawal ang foreigner mag own ng baril sa pinas... Kaya sa sinabi mo contradict sa Philippines gun law

[@RiffShark007]

True, for some reason people just cant grasp the fact that everyone needs guns, if everyone has guns then that would equal to less crimes. Criminals wouldnt try to point a gun at someone if he knows that everybody is armed.

[@edilangsultan3522]

​@@RiffShark007 A mentally ill gun owner don't give a damn about whether or not other people own a gun. The US has demonstrated it numerous times already.

[@norm7312]

​@@RiffShark007 that is the wildest take I've ever heard. All people ahould have guns??? Really???

[@RiffShark007]

@@norm7312 yes, why would you put civilians a downside with no guns when criminals carry guns

[@JJ_loves_JP]

I recently visited PI for the first time and it was crazy just regular security guards with shotguns and pistols. And police with ARs just out in the open. I felt more safe but it was still interesting to see compared to America

[@sixeyesheavens7]

and most of these guns are registered too, which agencies here have to ensure. at times these guards do not even keep the gun after shifts. they know the responsibility they have with it, its protecting you and i genuinely. so i hope there is a mindset like that one day widespread in the us.

[@Justin-ee1mv]

@@sixeyesheavens7 Well there are a few problems with your statement, The USA has more guns and more funds to their police yet they can’t do anything with these mass shootings, If a country like the USA has so much guns in the public and the guns are part of the culture of course there will be more gun violence, So I don’t think the USA will ever change at all

[@sixeyesheavens7]

@@Justin-ee1mv then what is the purpose of both national and state legislature??? should there not be anymore means to then create a state for people instead of guns??? if this is your argument at all times, saying that there isn't anything to be done by the state about things it should be doing, why vote at all??? why have a state of functioning law at all if they can't do much???

[@XandieFireman]

Stop calling Philippines as PI. It is not a US colony anymore!!

[@jermainerodgers]

Without a bullet sir.. just a display . To scare bad people

[@tacticoolpeejay]

I came from a family of Military servicemen and law enforcers, but my parents weren't. They're still in the old-school Filipino belief that if you have a gun you're evil or the gun is bad. So what I did, was I joined the Army reservist, got my (LTOPF), purchased a legal gun, and started joining sports shooting competitions. My wife supported me all the way because she wanted our family to be educated as well. Also, in my high school days, I was an officer in CAT, and in my college days, I'm an officer in the ROTC. I'm an advocate of responsible gun ownership and also promote gun education.

[@mannygreywolfsdb9936]

I grew up in a military family, many times on summer vacation spent visiting my father where he was assigned. At home, we always find the bullets but couldn't find where my father hides his army green hand gun. He also got as a gift from some American Army friends a Browning 1911 45. As for his long arms, he usually leaves it in his office. It is through him I learned how to use but at the same time the strict safety protocol that comes along with it. In my opinion, at the end of the day, guns are not evil. It's the users.

[@McCaroni_Sup]

I concur with that last point. In America for example, guns have always been around but mass shootings have only been a major problem from the late 20th to the current 21st century. By comparison the Czech Republic has the most lax gun laws in the EU but is also one of the safest. There's a deeper underlying issue than simply the tool being used. That's why the War on Drugs never has worked and never will work. Stopping crime has always been about the motives, never the means. The hammer used to break into a home is not liable for any crime, because it is an inanimate object.

[@jjgicano]

I have never heard of random shooting in the Philippines. Road rage may lead to shooting but its not at random. It's all about the culture. Filipinos have the concept of "kapwa" and "pakikisama", while in the U.S. it is very individualistic.

[@AlleyCatGhost]

hearing Filipino people speak their native tongue is so interesting cause they usually mix english (and spanish?)

[@justinluc2572]

The proper term is "tagolog".

[@GuitaristZep]

@@justinluc2572 tagalog*

[@Lucif1998]

yup spanish is one of are borrowed language but we modified it and call it tagalog for some reason 🤣

[@bmona7550]

@@Lucif1998 Nah. Tagalog is it's own language with only some spanish loanwords

[@이마크-r8e]

It's mostly apparent in highly urbanized areas like Metro Manila and Metro Cebu. Code-switiching with English happened because English is a major part in the education curriculum plus the abundance of Western or English media for Filipinos to consume. Although we could just stick to straight Tagalog, but for some it's easier to express themselves in English.

[@tvlife19]

I just got back from my 3rd extended trip to Philippines... they are NOT so darn bigoted there! When I needed directions, information, or advice... I find the police and security are so kind and helpful! Some police even helped me to know the name of some lovely trees and flowers, and then told me the fastest way to get to the bay area and the nicest area of the public park that I shouldn't miss as a tourist! In USA, most officials are a bit selfish, bigoted, and the police are often corrupt with no practical kindness for public service or helping normal people with everyday normal questions. I've only met 5 nice USA police officers in my life (and I respect them)... I've met about 40 kind Filipino police officers. I love the Philippines! Most people are more friendly there than my home country.

[@raidwolf4088]

Filipino here, born and raised in USA, proud gun owner and 2nd amendment supporter. As we Americans say, “shall not be infringed.”

[@PC-ef2qg]

you forgot the well regulated part

[@cyrusfreeman9972]

@@PC-ef2qgAnd you forgot how grammar works

[@raidwolf4088]

@@PC-ef2qg well regulated as in well functioning, or in good working order. It does not mean regulated by law or government.

[@Devin7Eleven]

@@PC-ef2qg”Well regulated” doesn’t mean the same thing as it does now as it did in the 1700s. Well regulated means well armed. So technically, any laws banning certain firearms is unconstitutional.

[@pagpapaitim]

does the shall not be infringed apply to P.I.?

[@lesmisurbanite5306]

Filipinos are generally happy people. Happy people, don't just shoot people.

[@deathballad]

Legally Blonde ❤

[@jeanmiyu6904]

Filipino is the 4th - highest number of foreign residents here in JPN after Chinese, Koreans and Vietnames. Sometimes, the murder cases happen amomg our own ppls and the above three top ranking ppls. Meanwhile, it didn't/doesn't happen amomg Filipino for several decades as far as I know. They're peace-loving ppls. Asian boss wanna put some image on Philippines and its ppls through this kind of video like another K-media did during Tokyo olympics?????

[@herrkommandank675]

Crime isn't even that prevalent, homicide rate is just around 4 per 100k, compared to countries like Brazil and Mexico, which has rates of 20+ per 100k citizen. Another major factor is its culture, where the country is a collectivist and a shame-based culture, anything you do would get scrutiny if you don't abide to some form of "social harmony," which can also be seen in other East Asian countries, such as China, Japan, and Korea.

[@mmrgratitudes]

Kudos to Asian Boss. This video was actually well researched. You had a range of people with different POVs being interviewed. It was balanced and very informative. I hope you put the same amount of effort in all of your videos.

[@mmrt5899]

Holy s***t i was right

[@windandsea6237]

The Philippines doesn’t have a mental health problem as bad as the US either

[@The.Dork.Ages_8808]

Maybe so. But we don’t really know.. pero sa tingin ko majority kasi ng mga may sayad sa pilipinas, walang baril. Kaya pag nag pasaway, abugbog agad ng mga bystanders.😂

[@ikoyDaPnoy]

8:00 It's more the culture and less the gun control. Filipinos have a great sense of family & unity. They feel a sense of closeness even to distant relatives. They take care of their elders. All of which are practically opposite in The United States (The Divided States). For those of you who are too young to remember, the Philippines use to look up to America with pride & admiration. They were freed from oppressive Japanese rule because of America. Around the time the Philippines was liberated, America use to be a melting pot. People of different races, backgrounds, religions, and political ideologies would contribute & fight together for the common good ... LIBERTY. That WAS the American way. From the original pilgrims who first arrived in search of religious freedom ... to the countless battles fought for the eventual freedom & abolition of slaves ... to the many wars fought in other countries to protect liberty & democracy; though it was never perfect, America has always been a country that fought for freedom. The American dream was to be "the land of the free." This unity would be true up to the 90s (arguably the early 2000s). Unfortunately, the "United" States no longer has a COMMON good. Every group now has its own conflicting belief on what is "good" for the country. Activism, though good at first, has now gone too far & ruined the United States. Now "equality" & "anti-racism" reigns supreme. EVERYONE is now a victim. EVERYONE is now judged by the COLOR OF THEIR SKIN or their GENDER instead of "the content of their character" (an idea of MLK). America is littered with Black dorms & colleges, Black categories in Netflix & Yelp, and Black movies, all for the sake of ... "EQUALITY?" ... No, just segregation under the guise of equality. You will NEVER see a Whites-only dorm or college or a category on Netflix or Yelp dedicated to Whites. Hypocrisy is rampant in America. American culture is broken. There is a much larger picture of why these mass shootings are so rampant in America. There is a complex history behind it. People have rewritten its history emphasizing only the evils. There are still groups & ideologies in America that value freedoms & the old American way ... but they're all being labeled as racists & fascists in the news/social media & entertainment.

[@TitB1199]

The Philippines usually has a higher murder rate than the US. More than East Asian countries. More than most European countries. More than other SEA countries. Stop the 🧢

[@jonathanbaldomero7120]

Agree on urbterm, divided states

[@swollendoggo2529]

very nice pun there, accurate.

[@MARCBEA1]

As a Filam and a gun enthusiast with his own personal gun range and a collector of multiple caliber guns & shot guns. I can give you an insight of why there are a few mass shooting in the Philippines compared to America. Filipinos first of all don't harbor vendettas against the masses more interms of personal or individual vendettas. Filipino people believe to much in karma and the afterlife, so when they carryout a murder they have to feel that they were justified for the most part. Murder for hire and murder for money is common in the Philippines but those are still individual murders and not mass shootings. As a Filam and a dual citizen, Americans are more individualistic and mass shootings are impersonal because of the individualistic culture. Americans don't view other American with different races the same as their own, so it's more impersonal. Where Filipinos still view themselves the same.

[@ArjunTheRageGuy]

That should be the next name of the current USA lol (the acronym would be changed to DSA if USA divides lol, Divided States of America)

[@bler43]

10:12 this is the same reason I think there are no mass shootings here in the Philippines

[@EZsWaterBoy]

I really like the new way of the Filipino reporter on who/which she should ask these kind of questions. Kudos to you. Lazy reporting before now it is getting better. Dati ksi kung sino2 lng tinatanungan pngit tuloy ng mga sagot haha

[@KnH07]

Oo dati rati, one sided lagi. Mabuti na ngayon. Maganda ginawa ng reporter.

[@mmjj7685]

It boils down to law and culture. Gun laws here in the Philippines are different than the US. Also, high-powered guns are almost imposible to obtain due to strict regulations and they are very expensive. When it comes to culture, Filipinos don't really have a gun culture unlike the US. There are lots of Americans who are obsessed with guns. You will not see that kind of obsession here. Some Filipinos are crazy but we are not batshit crazy like some gun-loving Americans.

[@dis_is_misheng]

Whenever I go to department stores or other establishments, the guards seem to be the friendliest of them all, they open doors, greet people, smile, and help when they see the customers struggling. It's always a pleasant interaction with them despite seeing their batons, rifles, and handguns lol you'll be scared the first time but the second time you'll even be joking with them while passing through the door

[@seurn7801]

I grew up seeing them all the time, one time I had a realization and noticed that they had handguns. I didn't eve know about that until I was in senior high, I think.

[@Angie-Magi-ATIN-Army]

True, very polite they greet you with smile. Shout out to the guard in UCPB bank they always offer a free coffee to their client😊

[@xxnike0629xx]

As an American, I don't own any sort of firearm. I think it's good that I can go through proper channels and get a license if I feel the need to. However, I do read on the news of so many accidental shootings and shootings that could have been prevented if action was taken sooner. Unfortunately in the US, it's usually a reactionary response and not a preventive one. There's always that cliche thoughts & prayers and police and govt saying they will do everything they can...blah blah blah, and then another unfortunate and preventable incident happens again. I will say the safety measures in place in the Philippines is a step towards the right direction in regards to preventing and minimizing gun related incidents.

[@SHL-ge3wn]

Actually your incorrect. Guns save lives at a much higher rate than reported by our censored main stream news.

[@justineallandevelos6491]

Also it's very costly to own a gun here even if it's for hobby purposes just the paper work alone will take years and that's for just owning one if you want to even carry it outside your house you gotta go through a another process just to get your license to carry it out in public also gun prices here are insane if you wanna buy it legally

[@doujinflip]

I'm an American who owns multiple firearms, but am not above best practices like mandatory training, licensing, registration, and limited access just like how it was in the military -- especially as 2A was meant to enable the quick organization of an effective and well regulated _community_ militia, not so much a provision for merely arming individuals to "defend" their unilateral conflicts.

[@beanzor]

I grew up in both countries and honestly, it pretty much boils down to the mental health crisis in the United States and culture. When I visit the Philippines, I’m not too worried about bumping into a mentally ill individual. At the same time, you can’t really compare the Philippines to the United States on gun related issues. Just like how you can’t really compare Switzerland, which also has very low mass shootings even though they have a lot of guns, to the United States.

[@maidencrew]

We have many drug addicts here in the streets. It's the same as mentally ill individuals. The fact that in this country has stricter gun control and if the gun control will loosen in the philippines, it would be the great what if question.

[@bobgreen9980]

*The Real question should be "WHY DID AMERICA START HAVING MASS SHOOTINGS?". Fun fact, the safest place you can be is at a GUN SHOW where everyone is carrying 2 or 3 guns each! Criminals are afraid of being shot!!!*

[@jellythelang2558]

The people interviewed are all smart.

[@MatthewMabborang]

Yes, I agree with you.

[@riccisantiago]

i have an american friend before and we went to gun expos and to shooting ranges in manila...he knew a lot about guns. i only knew about BBguns. when we asked some sellers how to buy the real deal..it has lots of paperwork involved. i sided with the seller and joked with my friend that ..what do you want? buy the guns at the mall? he told yeah! i researched about it and was so surprised...they even give it to you for free if its from your relative! i do know the concept of protecting your family...but with a third world country..the stomach must come first instead of buying a gun and paying fees for licences permits and ammo.

[@grantasilom5844]

Getting licensed to own a firearm in the Philippines is not that easy. It is strict and intricate, they check your police records, background, etc, and not everyone can own one. Most gun-related crimes are caused by unregistered or illegally made guns, they're of low quality and usually get jammed after just one shot.

[@vareseources]

It's easy if you are a law-abiding citizen.

[@grantasilom5844]

@Abyan you are right. But probably not as easy in the US. Gun ownership is still low though probably because of the stigma that a gun is an extremely dangerous weapon to have. All the people I know who own a firearm are people in law enforcement or security occupation.

[@NaruGonReaction]

yeah it's not but we've seen cases like licensed gun owners killed someone cuz of anger...legally purchased or not doesn't matter

[@McCaroni_Sup]

Low quality? Maybe some of the other models but I've heard that Philippine made counterfeit M1911s are actually rather well made and reliable.

[@grantasilom5844]

@McCaroni Sup the illegally made firearms are of low quality. They don't have the latest technology that the legal firearm companies have. There's a documentary about it, the illegal gun maker has to move every month since what he do is illegal.

[@PINOYROCKTRAX]

I can answer this. 1. Religion 2. Shame - If you commit such a heinous crime, your family will face an enormous shame for the rest of their lives and will most likely be shunned by the community. Not only that - your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren will bear shame for many generations. 3. Filipinos are not naturally aggressive people, they just like to chill.

[@AngryKittens]

It's kinda like serial killers, which seems to be almost completely restricted to first world countries. It's a culture thing. TBF, it's not like the Philippines doesn't have gun violence either. Family revenge killings in particular, like the one that led to the Ampatuan Massacre, is particularly bloody. Hitmen are also a problem, also usually related to rich family conflicts. But random mass shootings are simply not culturally relevant.

[@s2oop436]

serial killers are hard because of marites the 24/7 living cctv🤣

[@limbus_patrum]

There are serial killers everywhere, poorer countries just have less possibility to find them. Serial killers are just harder to find in some favela

[@s2oop436]

@@limbus_patrum nope, serial killers in philippines rarely come because people always stick their nose to other person business here once you get their attention. thats how collective our society

[@AngryKittens]

@@limbus_patrum Actually no. Serial killers WANT their victims to be found. That's the entire reason they do it in the first place. Otherwise, they're just a murderer. It's a difference in motivations in killings in different cultures. And why you don't see attention-seeking mass shootings outside of the US. Or mass-knifings outside of China/Japan.

[@limbus_patrum]

@@AngryKittens Where did you fond this definition of serial killer? Serial killer is just a person who murders 3 or more people.

[@rynldio755]

We as Filipinos should appreciate for the service of our Security Guards and thank them for their service.

[@mindfreak001009]

hindi rin... mas mayabang sila kesa sa pulis

[@KathAdventure]

I don’t think it’s fair to say it is “common” in the Philippines. With 4 million guns there and 113 million population, the percentage of people who have gun/s is significantly low (3.5%). It is common for those who are in law enforcement and possibly business field but not for the general public.

[@mbr41]

One thing I'd like to point out about the difference between the US and the Philippines is that public places like malls are heavily guarded. Last time I visited the Philippines in my home town's mall, the guards were heavily armed with 12 gauge shotguns.

[@richsalazme]

Not really. That guards you saw are probably stationed in a bank that is inside a mall or just there to accompany another guard in refilling ATM machines. Guards are normally located at entrances but they don't carry shotguns, some have guns but not all of them. Most guards just carry around batons, handcuffs, and first aid kits. But then again.. I can only speak for malls in Luzon where I was born and raised. Can't say for malls in Visayas and Mindanao.

[@mbr41]

@@richsalazme Oh no no, my home town is Dumaguete City. It was a Robinsons mall and the guards were armed heavy in the entrance.

[@richsalazme]

@@mbr41 My hometown is in Laguna. Maybe it's different there in Visayas.

[@webdev217]

@@richsalazme Nah, depends on where you are in the PH.. some guards in the Malls dont carry a gun but maybe their supervisor does. I have lived in 4 different provinces in PH and there are differences among them all but for sure there are armed guards in all Malls.

[@taga-baybay8725]

Security guard working in the Philippines are carrying long firearms😂

[@dalgona4819]

There are indeed very few mass shootings in Philippines, but if there's an incident involving guns that I wish would disappear in this country it's how some gun owners get so careless around New Year's, firing their weapon which usually accidentally kill someone bc of stray bullet. There are other gun-related incidents but those are the usual crime, but I'm particularly upset with this one bc it is easily preventable by simply controlling yourself and not treating guns like a party popper.

[@davidransom4476]

Don't forget to compare the difference between the two countries on what happens when a crime is committed with a gun. I'm older, and remember the stain on the street in Olongapo where a repeat offender was dealt with. Here in the US they turn around and let them back on the street.

[@YourOnlyONEofcl]

Yep. If the authorities can not deal with you, someone will, outside the law. Even hitmen, at least the professional ones, follow a golden rule: no collateral, no kids, no women (unless they're the target), and don't do it in front of their families, most especially kids. And not just with guns, a rapist will more likely not get another chance at life, not even in prison. But, in other countries, they'll be back on the streets in no time.

[@eelchiong6709]

What? You approve of us? But...but...but... where are your morals? The Democrats would crucify us, The Feminists says we're Patriarchal scum. The LGBTQ pledges we're barbarians. And on who's side are you anyway? -Nancy Pelosi.

[@phoebedemontefalcon1423]

Its because bullying at school is way less compare to america.

[@qimm]

based on observation, American mass shootings were usually done by kids and youths, who i think were usually in really dysfunctional mental and family-related situations. In general, Filipinos actually care about family and society. Kids from a very young age are taught to respect other people, and as much as possible be a help to others rather than being a problem. Aside from that, Filipinos in general are mentally tough and relatively positive also because of having very strong family values and support.

[@jeshan0659]

That's why divorce must not be implemented in the Philippines.

[@maxpretty2003]

May kinuwento rin ng lola ko na Fil-Ams na kung saan nagtatrabaho sa Hawai'i patungkol sa American mass shootings kahit mga kabataan na kayang gawin

[@shaleywen2648]

I really don't know how people think of using a gun to shoot others without a good reason on other countries

[@maxpretty2003]

@@shaleywen2648 ligal kasi sa kanila kahit mga kabataan nga doon. Samantala, sa akin ay Nerf gun lang. 😂

[@DD-cg1xg]

Why is the country so corrupt if they cared so much about their country

[@jfrd-pw4hk]

Community solidarity, shared experiences, and empathy.

[@summersunshine9067]

As a Filipino who grow up in the Philippines and migrated here in the US, mass shooting is something that will scare you everytime you're in public places. It sad but mental health also plays a very big part of this mass shooting.

[@the12gaugeshotty]

The Philippines have their own issues. Illegal drug trade, human trafficking, child prostitution, arms trafficking, high murder rates, high rape rates, political and police corruption, high domestic violence rates, organized crime, on and on. Most of the mass shootings in the United States are gang related. There's the occasional nutball that likes to go into our gun free zones (malls, churches, schools) and kill people because there are plenty of unarmed people due to being a gun free zone. Our politicians created that. If you go into a building in the United States and see a gun free zone sign, it's definitely not a safe place to be.

[@bot7070]

I love the dude in the green mask and sando. Definitely still feels a bit scary being around people with guns in general since we don't know who could just pop in anger outta nowhere. My ex's father has real bad anger issues and he actually has a gun hidden in the house. The only other person who knows that is my ex who admittedly has the same anger issues (she be working on it).

[@filipinoteachtree8440]

In the Philippines you don't have much time to be depressed (EMO) and become a mass shooter...because...Even if you want to be alone ...Mama, papa, aunts, uncles, sisters, brothers, cousins, friends, and neighbors, MARITES (people who love to gossip).. and even strangers want to TALK TO YOU.. It's a little hard to find a place to be alone and think of DEPRESSING THINGS especially when you share bedroom with your siblings.. No QUITE TIME.....HAHAHAHA

[@BadAimPH]

hindi pwede lungkot-lungkutan haha

[@chryssesandchaos]

True, pag tatawanan lang pag depress ka kuno, ikaw din matatawa ka na lang sa sarili mong ka dramahan. 🤣🤣🤣

[@holimargonzales193]

Bawal sad boy and sad girl ganern sadyang maloko at masayahin ang mga pinoy.❤️🥰

[@RenemurioIII]

tsaka mostly and na de depress sa pinas is dahil sa kahirapan, love, family problem,, walang pang tuition, pang kain kaya nag papakamatay nlng.. sa america is na de depress kasi nabubully kaya namamaril kasi may galit na tinatago..

[@holimargonzales193]

@@RenemurioIII nge khit pgkkamatay bihira lng s bansa ntn. Kasi malakas ung emotional foundation ntn. We have our families and friends to support us. Unlike s us kanya kanya sila close family ties taung mga pinoy.