How dangerous is Mindanao Philippines? | Would you still want to go? 🇵🇭

[@YourlittlePinay]

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[@charlesledbetter1912]

Your voice is so soft and sweet. Love listening to you talk.

[@MrThailik]

Wonderful video , good work .

[@johnpaul3759]

I encountered no danger on Mindanao. The only danger, if any, are those in government not doing their job according to the law

[@nazmulhussain1151]

Thanks so much for the clear understanding you give of a culture that is so foreign to us.

[@Pouncer_Fox]

Thanks for this video. Very informative, and very useful.

[@YourlittlePinay]

Salamat Po for visiting and making such nice comment. So much appreciated sir.

[@buddylewis2743]

I am so happy that you are my little Pinay.

[@Roxco1968]

Great Video. Very informative.

[@DewCefTV]

Ang ganda talaga ng Mindanao! The land of promise. Proud Mindanaoan here! New supporter from Riyadh, KSA.

[@jamesparrish9006]

Very helpfui

[@theSFCchannel]

Following on from my last comment: When Tatay George (my father in-law) met me for the first time he sat me down and threw questions at me. One of the last but the most major one (right after he brought me a massive bag of FRESH Ube=YUM!) he said 'Do you work for a living?' (at the time I did not know the reason why he asked this but I did not realise that unemployment is between 6 and 10% over there). I replied of course I work for THE PRESS as a Computer Engineer, that I am a trained IT Project Manager and my degree is in Ancient Middle-Eastern history-specialising in Sumerian language and cuneiform. Then right away I dumped out two years worth of pay slips in front of him :D He was impressed and then he gave me permission to marry his daughter. Sadly cancer took him from us earlier this year and out of all of his son-in-law's he loved and was proudest of me the most. Not for the reason that I am a foreigner, it was the reason for my accomplishments and creativity. We lost him a few months ago and I loved the man like a father; he was such a good man. Anyway he was hanging on to life just to tell me one thing as im the next eldest (age 50) that now I am the Tatay of the family. IN the provinces they lay people to rest in concrete coffins so when I am next over there I am going to cover the tomb with purple tiles as my respect for him.

[@MFink-hc4fj]

so sorry to hear about his passing, he sounds like a very good man

[@theSFCchannel]

@@MFink-hc4fj He was the best.

[@theSFCchannel]

Third story, I was in Kidapawan city itself and those who know the area might be aware there is a restaurant/ice cream parlour called 'The Pink Haus' there. Anyway I was eating a lovely Halo Halo (with Ube on top of course) and this guy could not stop staring at me (I think to put it politely he was a Badding) and my wife was sat there right opposite me eating hers. Anyway I got up and his mouth hung open in an a big 'O' I think its for the reason im a tall guy and fairly fit for my age (intense martial arts) anyway I told me wife to ask the Pink Haus owner why does this guy keep staring at me? So the owner shouts out so all can hear' 'The reason is he's a tall and handsome guy' so anyway I pay up and my wife tell me that the guy was staring at my arse all the way out of the shop. Was so embarrassed and of course my wife made fun out of me (and so she should) for a few hours afterwards.

[@lucdebontridder7333]

married Belgian living in Polomolok South Cotabato, very nice place 😍

[@BrokerBasil]

Hi Jen - Gio mentioned your channel today so I came for a look and watched 3 videos. Your style is very *endearing* , appealingly soft-spoken and *truly informative* so I just subscribed. The audio seems a little low sometimes but I'm sure that will improve in time. Well done and keep it up. Oh yea, my GF is in CDO right now so I hope to visit whenever possible.

[@BS_Mods]

I made the mistake of taking a bus going to Zamboanga. I was only about 2 bus stops away from the city when someone told me I was in extreme danger. I got on a new bus going back the other way and was lucky to survive. I wondered why nobody will sit next to me or talk to me on the bus. They did not want to be next to me if something bad happened.

[@royroy1685]

You’re a lucky man. Glad someone warned you!

[@YourlittlePinay]

Sorry to hear that sir.🥺 Glad you're safe🙏

[@ausforaus7617]

Well, that answers that question ... I just asked about Zamboanga

[@KevinBurns86]

I stayed in Zamboanga. It looked like a warzone at the time. But I walked around downtown, but kept my eyes open. Maybe I was too daring, but most of the time we were well taken care of. I was with a group of Canadians and Filippinos.

[@YourlittlePinay]

@@KevinBurns86 thank you for sharing your experience sir. That helps my channel. Salamat po!

[@dconn74]

Good stuff, thanks for the information. Just found your channel and it looks interesting.

[@everyonehasadream]

I love visiting my wife's relatives in Dapitan City! They take good care of me and keep me safe.

[@timothywelter5778]

I think you're an amazing young lady and I love your channel. Very informative.

[@edwinkirkland8856]

Thank you for the information

[@buddylewis2743]

Thank you for this information sweetheart. I will be there soon.

[@vwbustube]

Revelation 13:10 If anyone is destined for captivity, to captivity he (or she) goes; if anyone kills with the sword, with the sword he must be killed. It is the end times, so.... be a good witness. Enjoy the ride.

[@a1harrogate]

I'm British, married to a Filipina, and always seeking cultural information to expand my knowledge. I flew alone to Mindanao several years ago, and I found the people to be very friendly, and I also noticed how clean the roadsides were. On Luzon, the roadsides are generally covered in litter. I would definitely visit again, and hopefully GenSan. And by the way, I always tell everyone that Mindanao girls are the sweetest.

[@mullane13]

The winged messenger spoke the truth when he said that the Mindano girls are the sweetest. This is a fact that we can all agree on!

[@raymoe76]

Hello yourlittlepinay. I think I was your 2000 subscriber. Congratulations 🥳

[@davidjackson7715]

Well done 👍

[@mag4657]

Very informative safety topic video for foreign tourists who are thinking of visiting Mindanao. Thank you for this short video on how safe is Mindanao?

[@YourlittlePinay]

Thank you Harb😊

[@michaelflynn4880]

Good job Jen! Keep going!

[@joeGuizan]

Was thinking of safety and discovered your post. 👍

[@osmanyegin]

Thanks for sharing,

[@alanjohnson6369]

Great video you have 1 of the loveliest voices..God bless and I wish you the best and thanks for sharing

[@doesntmatter3068]

My wife is also from Mindanao. We have been to Mindanao 7 times in the last 12 years. (That plane ride really sucks) I have NEVER seen Any violence what so ever. But I will say, I have only been to the northern part. CDO, Ozamiz City, Oroquieta City, Dipolog areas. If the Ph's. ever opens up again, we plan on moving/retiring to Oroquieta City where my wife is from. Quit, nice little town. Plus most of the typoons miss that area too.

[@michaelbrotherton7255]

I have lived in CDO on and off for eight years. Other than some things missing from properties it is far less violent than the city I live in in America. I find the people welcoming friendly and committed to wholesome human values no matter what religion or lack of. You will find people in your circle will protect you and stop you from making mistakes.

[@tyronesharp401]

Exactly. My wife is from there. We have property there, never had a problem

[@peterjeffery9513]

Another great and informative video Jen. 🙏

[@doug7781]

Hola from Puerto Rico, USA...just saw you on Myk's channel and suscribed. I'll watch your videos soon.

[@cpeagle247]

Hello from Sydney, Australia. I have a friend from Tacurong city, no problems there.

[@anthonymoody2897]

My wife is from Mindanao and we live half the year in Dipolog and half in the US. We’ve never had any problems with kidnapping or terrorists.

[@ScaleAutoGarage]

Lived in dipolog for 3 years or so. Loved it there and fully plan on retiring there. I miss it so much. I would travel everywhere from Zamboanga city to CDO regularly. Sigh....really need to get myself back. Oh, fully white Canadian here.

[@TheBrotherDAN]

Interesting video.

[@gregorylenton8200]

Great info

[@scottpool4777]

Yes I’d like to video very much thumbs up👍👍👍👍

[@bobmartin7717]

Even with the Moro situation thinking it's the same as anywhere in that going to a foreign country is always take all prudent precautions and you ought to be okay

[@theSFCchannel]

I have a story here: I am English (UK) and also Northern Irish (Belfast) by way of my mother and I have a broad Yorkshire accent but if I am angry there is a slight Belfast twang: Anyway my wife is from the Philippines , Kidapawan Catobto province. Anyway she gave birth to our daughter in M'Lang general hospital (you can check as we had the first foreign birth there), later I was outside further up the road getting my wife some fresh soup, when a terrorist jumped out in front of me with a knife and shouted "Do you want to live sir?" I shouted back "You might get away with that with the weak friendly fire Yanks, I am however BRITISH and we have (bare in mind the slight Belfast twang when I shout) fought against Terrorists (The IRA) that make YOU look like pusses in in comparison" i"i THEN SHOUTED COME ON IF YOU THINK YOU ARE HARD ENOUGH?" anyway the terrorist's face went white and he ran off. The people looking ( the shop with the Panda sign outside) looked aghast at me and so I shouted back "You lot might be used to dealing with a 'JOE' (American) but there is a REASON why we British conquered most of the world. But seriously I survived BELFAST during the 1970's and these Philippine wannabe terrorists are weak in comparison. I am not afraid of some jumped-up[ two-bit Islamic terrorist in the Philippines, not when I had the IRA on my doorstep for many a year. All of this is checkable too as my wife's sister works at that hospital. BTW it also helps if one's own father is an ex Royal Marine/SBS Commando (rm24656) you learn to project confidence and are forced to know the basics on being able to look after ones self. Show fear to these scum and you are kidnapped , show power and like most cowards they run for the hills. I also have photos of around the area etc as proof.

[@royroy1685]

That is a great story, thanks for sharing. God bless

[@theSFCchannel]

@@royroy1685 oh got others

[@MFink-hc4fj]

you make such great points

[@Brit_in_Mindanao]

Hi Jen, just to say hi and thanks for the useful information in your videos. Regarding this one, I'm British and I've been living in Mindanao for well over a year and have always felt safe. Incidentally I'm currently about 40 minutes south from you I think and have been here about a year, with a lovely Filipina in a beautiful little barangay in the forest near the ocean. Keep up the good work, maybe our paths will cross one day.

[@Jesse-B]

My wife is from Mindanao, the locals all warn about how dangerous Manila is, then her brother in law is from Manila, his family always warns about how dangerous Mindanao is.

[@hangten1904]

Simple, Mindanao is seen as place filled with Islamic terrorism while people from Mindanao see Manila as colonizers.

[@Jesse-B]

@@hangten1904 I live on Mindanao now, it's peaceful here.

[@bobbychildress2027]

I will just stay in Cebu thank you

[@78swats]

You are sincere and to the point, it's very refreshing to watch you speak. I look forward to more videos and more content from you. Good luck to your channel.

[@YourlittlePinay]

Thank you so much po!😁😇

[@usarocks2732]

She seems like a very special Little Pinay

[@dirtyharry8629]

I just subscribed and Thank you for your video

[@ramoncampos392]

Like your videos

[@pedrogonzalesgonzales5097]

Yes, notify the tourism office so they know your whereabouts . They will be very useful when you’re kidnapped.

[@Jamie-julie]

You did very well explaining this subject. Most people just say whole island. But spending much time in Davao and Tagum always felt safe and welcoming

[@jd1811]

I just Subscribed. All the best.

[@YourlittlePinay]

Thank you so much po, Mr. J D😇🙏

[@michaelschmidtman4298]

Thank you for the informative and entertaining videos, Jen! You are charming and intelligent, a wonderful ambassador for your country and your people!

[@secretagent86]

i like your voice, very calming. just subscribed. good luck on your channel

[@movitz]

I lived in Dapitan City for 2yrs and felt very safe. I was a bit worried when I visited my wifes province in Titay, Sibugay but nothing bad happened to me. Dapitan/ Dipolog are safe from typhoons. I recommend western tourists be cautious when travelling anywhere in the phils. Don't be flashy and eat and socialise with locals rather than other tourists/ expats

[@ronniewashington692]

Thanks you for tell us about what is dangerous when we come to your city

[@ByronWatts]

I do live there (in Mindanao) and have been in Surigao. Beautiful place :-)

[@henriknaavala287]

you great i stay in thailand its the similar situition in thailand love your videos take care

[@markhindmarsh9360]

Dangerous anywhere in the world,if you don’t use common sense.Use the sixth sense,it might save your life if you listen to it.Called INTUITION.

[@matthewhayes3915]

Beautiful as always. Thank you so much for the information.

[@grahamjacob97]

I was in Iligan in October 2019 and the only other white people I saw was a contingent from the UN who had PH army support. Situations can be extremely deceptive. I don't speak Visayan (or Tagalog) and I deliberately ignore most of the attention I get (I don't go around looking at the ground but I'm aware that I get looked at). The downside of this is that there is no way to blend in or watch / listen for potential danger signals (and what would they be?). The reality is that a westerner is a potential high value target for mugging or kidnapping and there could be spotters at hotels or malls or following and I'd have no idea whatsoever, and neither will you. The final point is that where governments recommend that their citizens don't go also means that travel and medical insurances are invalidated. You need to have access to cash in a hurry. Sorry, one more point, if you are meeting someone, because they are local they won't understand the risks to foreigners. And even the day to day risks of say higher traffic accidents and diseases are normal to them. Until a Filipino spends time in a western country they won't fully understand the differences. I'm not saying don't go - I did - but don't pretend that you think you can properly assess the risks - you can't.

[@pauls4742]

Best comment ever - I've been to the Philippines numerous times and have travelled to over 30 countries and I couldn't agree more. Appearances can be deceptive and just because a local tells you it's safe, doesn't mean that it's safe for you. Remember that you're an rich outsider and you stick out like a sore thumb in a poor, corrupt country.... keep that in mind at all times and act accordingly .... and good luck.

[@YourlittlePinay]

Thank you for that sir. This helps my channel and people to learn more. Salamat po!

[@grahamjacob97]

@@pauls4742 I'm currently in Lagos, Nigeria but when I go to Warri or Port Harcourt I am escorted with 1 or usually 2 armed Police everywhere I go - except hotels and malls. There are signs outside of malls and hotels that no guns are permitted ... although it seems that rule only applies to the police (civilians actually aren't permitted guns) but the army and navy can over ride this. A local engineer who lived and worked in Warri was kidnapped and held for 10 days prior to Christmas. Kept blindfolded the whole time. His driver was shot. I know of 2 women who have been robbed at knifepoint and in one case had their bank account emptied (phone transfer). Casual theft of mobile phones, wallets, bags etc is endemic. And in the north of the country there is no law and schoolchildren are being kidnapped, running gun battles, and so on.

[@royroy1685]

@@grahamjacob97 Crazy stories, I think I will stay in the safe cites like Davao

[@ritzrn630]

I was born and I grow up in Mindanao and I agree with your comment. Locals feel it's safe because that's their way of life and they're used to many dangers there.

[@robertford1033]

Professional voice and so pleasant to listen to.I think you should look into this career.You can audition your voice here in USA very well pay for this profession.

[@edsmith651]

Camiguin is beautiful. The reef is great for diving and many giant clams.

[@mikemikie8312]

I visit and stay in many parts of Mindanao and never visit area's you suggested are not safe ,Jen your correct on your advice ,but do also remember there is good and bad everywhere in PI and the world ,don't dwell on it just enjoy your life the best you can .

[@paulsasianadventure8050]

Great info, thank you :)

[@YourlittlePinay]

Salamat for your kindness po. You know a lot about my country so Its such a great honor for me and I appreciate the nice comment sir Thank you!.😇🙏

[@usarocks2732]

Love Paul's Asian Adventure, if he likes your video Little Pinay then you are doing well!

[@Seraphimpoet]

Hello, new subscriber. Thanks for informing us. What about Sinunuc Zamboanga city, is it safe? Or should I meet her elsewhere? And also, what about Ozamiz, is it safe?

[@randyberry7737]

I have a friend in Iligan. She was telling me some months back about the fighting in Marawi. She was even afraid it might spread to her city. She was even saying that occasionally they have a bombing there in a mall or elsewhere.

[@tanaltricio7832]

Risk defines life. I'm not saying be foolhardy. Gotta get information before embarking. 😉 Heard of the bombing of the Gaisano mall in GenSan. 😆

[@philpryce5656]

Nice to see a new face on YT. Great information and I wish you every success.😊

[@HopeForgeArt]

How about Gingoog City.

[@scanspeak00]

I want to travel to Valencia City from Australia. Is it safe there?

[@jonpierce6985]

Thanks to SPG, I found your channel.

[@ronaldlaporte9279]

How safe is Igpit Pool MIsamis Oriental?

[@ronaldlaporte9279]

Opol

[@ronaldlaporte9279]

Why Davao, especially with the DDS and rogue PNP?

[@ericander2108]

Would the province of Sindangan be safe to visit?

[@freeparticle5068]

I am French and I love Mindanao. I felt very secure even in remote villages. Population is very kind and the landscapes are awesome

[@freeparticle5068]

@@YourlittlePinay Yes and will come back as soon as possible

[@usarocks2732]

I agree Free Particle, you just have to be smart and careful.

[@freeparticle5068]

@@usarocks2732 Of course but I feel more secure in remote parts of South East Asia than in Paris where I live

[@michaelward2464]

there is still rebel fighting in surigao del Norte, be very careful if you go there .

[@markthesun21]

I had a question for you. San Miguel surigao del sur, is this safe area to live or visit? Ty

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

How convinient. My girlfriend is from Davao in Mindanao. I believe that i’m safe in her arms. 😃

[@kevinwest7506]

I loved your smile as you said you were a new apiring vlogger of Mindanao

[@richardbrackeen5852]

I have lived in Northern Mindanao for 5 years with my wife

[@davidmontee4507]

Very informative thank you. 🤩💚💚💜🤎🤍🤩

[@andrewbanham8433]

Been to the North west Mindanao 6 times , only foreigner on the plane from Manila. This is red on the UK goverment website .The more you venture west the towns feel uneasy and you need to keep your wits about you. Blue eyes and white skin make the Children amazed. I like walking and i dont wear American branded clothes only British Fat face clothing which they have never heard of or carry a wallet or phone. I take some perso,s for water . The amount of motorcyclists who stop and offer me a ride is constant and if a fat American goes past on their Harley Davidson they just stare because they dont walk anywhere. Only met nice people especially if you speak a little Bisaya

[@DannyB-cs9vx]

Reminds me of the movie Dirty Harry. the line was do you feel lucky punk, well do ya? So many other places to go. I am not going to anyplace where half of the island is dangerous. You may be the one in a million that is harmed.

[@dennisohara5293]

YEP

[@genghiskhan8222]

Thanks for the reassuring information. I want to see all the southern Mindanao cities when the country allows tourists back in.

[@MrDavidsuits]

so you say Malaglag, and Dagos are safe?

[@stevecoleman4526]

Thank you for your information. UK government also lists areas that are safe or not. Always good to obtain local knowledge.

[@royroy1685]

Agree Steve

[@kneebarx]

1:25 the danger is quite true ?? 😮

[@YourlittlePinay]

Well, good sir I cannot deny that there are a few dangerous places in Mindanao, but very far to the west where Muslim terrorists still live. But that is only in that one area.

[@briankendall65]

I've been traveling around Mindanao since 1994 .. There's never been any problem There ..That can't happen anywhere in the Philippines and the World... Personally I wish I could get back to Mindanao.. Currently here in Oriental Mindoro.. Love #gensan..

[@guenterstahr4796]

We have hourly wages in Germany, so we can also pay high rent. Germany is not a cheap country to live in.

[@andrewbanham8433]

Your Taxes are high because your propping up the 17 EU member states who take out more than they contribute .You lost a major contributor through your bully boy tactics and Merkel said Germays taxes would increase.

[@usarocks2732]

Hello Little Pinay, great information... I really would love to come to Mindanao next year. Want to live in either CDR or Davao....

[@robbyrose6904]

Don’t sleep on General Santos better then both cities you mentioned in my opinion .

[@daviddarden1915]

Princess Pinay: I am so glad that you are having a channel that focus on the Mindanao area of the Philippines. Having been station long time ago at the old Clark Air Base (Angeles). I always wanted someone from the Philippines to give a perspective of Mindanao. So, now I have subscribed to your channel and thank you for this information. From US Air Force Security Police Military Veteran who was station at Clark Air Base, Philippines.

[@YourlittlePinay]

Good morning po, thank you😇

[@daviddarden1915]

@@YourlittlePinay I thank you for given me information that I need so much.

[@royroy1685]

David I agree, it is so refreshing to have someone from Mindanao talking about this beautiful island. Can’t wait to get to the Philippines and possibly live in Davio, or CDO

[@daviddarden1915]

@@royroy1685 Yes, I agree, so glad her channel exist to help us learn about that part of the Philippines. Than you.

[@clivejohnsonuk7721]

I have loved this thank you.. Have subscribed and black bell.... My GF lives near General Santos.. Is it safe there please?

[@YourlittlePinay]

Gensan Yes! thank you☺🙏

[@smokeyslime5410]

You’re so cute and sweet! I love your hammock from another video.

[@pedrogonzalesgonzales5097]

Stay east. Because terrorists wanting to kidnap you are quite shy about travelling But wait , didn’t the terrorists travel to southern Palawan to do a little kidnapping? Went to Bohol in pump boats for a little variety? Oh , let’s not forget the 2 Norwegian sailors beheaded in Davao on an island in Davao harbour. Wag na. Think of how much weight you will lose if kidnapped, your chance to learn local languages and the richness of the cultural experience

[@Kurt54321]

Hi, thanks for the video. I just discovered your channel. I see that Valencia is in the green zone. Thats good to know. 🙂

[@godfreyvonnordeck2056]

As always you are very articulate in your description of your subjects. Mindinao is something I was interested in learning more about. I like everyone else has seen the news about mindinao and the Muslim issues there. I’ve never been to any of the islands other than Manila, subic and olongapo when I was stationed on an aircraft carrier. I loved it in Manila I didn’t care for olongapo very much probably because I’m not a big drinker. It was all bars and dance halls when I was there. I want to visit Puerto princessa as well I hear it’s great. I’ve met several ladies from Mindinao online and there are large pineapple farms there as well aren’t there?

[@robert-ki5jp]

Very safe davao is very safe and very clean

[@stephenwells9574]

Im in Alaska now. will be returning to mý house this fall I live in Tacurong City. Mindanao. I have lived there for 17 years. The Philippines is expensive now. It is not like it use to be.If you want to travel I recomend Columbia or Belize.

[@boni2197]

Is it true that hwpl made peace agreement about this?

[@YourlittlePinay]

Hello sir, thank you for your comment. To be honest sir I can not answer this question. I have not heard.

[@daz9062]

l always go to Butuan City

[@CornellSandifer]

Good cause I want to go to Davos city when the Philippines open up, thank you young lady keep up the good work.

[@sthaider]

I am a senior New Yorker and spending most of my time in Davao City. Trust me it is very safe. Taxi drivers here in Davao city are more honest than New York cab drivers.

[@CornellSandifer]

@@sthaider thanks for the info

[@mikejones5364]

@@sthaider It's safe but not very safe, bombings and kidnappings happen there.

[@mikejones5364]

Davao City is kinda safe but I have been there when they had 2 bombs go off. One at a mall in front of it, and then at a bus station in Digos that killed 8. They did have the night market bombing in Davao City a few years ago that killed a hand ful. Places like Manila and Cebu you don't hear about bombings. They have Samal Island which you take a ferry boat from Davao and it's about 10 minutes ride, they had two Forgeiners kidnapped and beheaded by Abu Sayaff a couple of years ago. You still need keep you head on swivel in that country. They bombed the old airport in Davoa City as well. So don't go in there thinking it's safe like the USA

[@CornellSandifer]

@@mikejones5364 thanks for the heads up Mike

[@delberthageman1152]

Thank you for the information I am thinking about visiting. Davao

[@BeBe-sw8po]

Hey lady you need to be specific in places you were mentioning here like Lanao and Cotabato.. where in Lanao and where in Cotabato south or in North..and in Lanao del Sur or del Norte. Do not mislead people because not all places you did mentions are dangerous..