PHILIPPINE NEWS DAY: DEATH OF AMERICAN KIDNAPPED, DRONE LAW, VOLCANO!

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[@ratnoinamaew7822]

"Don't go to Zamboanga" a beautiful pino girl I met once told me, I have not forgotten that and never will. Why do people not take advice from locals and think "Should be ok", never ceases to amaze me of peoples foolishness in the face of widespread advice to the contrary.

[@skip2it426-]

Th USA State Department clearly states it on their website about not traveling to that area. That’s enough for me!

[@WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot-q9b]

​@@skip2it426-also when you arrive in the Philippines, the Philippine immigration and tourism department strongly advise not to go to that place too. It's sad what happened to eastman, but he knew the risks

[@Shattered65]

People go to Mindanao because most of it is safe and it's a big place. Most northern Filipinos are less knowledgeable about Mindanao than foreigners are. Saying don't go to Mindanao is like saying don't go to California because of the crime in South Central LA. The East coast of Mindanao is beautiful and completely safe and so is the north. Funny how people commonly say you should visit Siargao but don't go to Mindanao, Siargao is in Mindanao!

[@skip2it426-]

I’m here now for a few months and it’s definitely not on my list of places to visit!

[@119jle]

And the E scammer named sunshine shoulders, tells everyone it’s safe to go there even today

[@winstondeocampo699]

Going to that part of the Philippines as christian and a foreigner is like crossing into North Korea and a expecting a warm welcome. RIP.

[@darwinjina]

North Korea is more welcoming.

[@Shattered65]

On the Taal volcano, so happy to hear you pointing out how dangerous it is and that it's a volcano within a volcano. The situation is that the large lake called Lake Taal is the creator of the Taal Volcano which is a Caldera volcano similar to Yellowstone in the US. The smaller one on Volcano island known as Mount Taal is not actually the volcano it's what is known as a vent from the big volcano. These small eruptions even if they seem big are just what I said small eruptions. If one day a larger eruption allows water from Lake Taal to flow down into the magma chamber underneath the lake the boom one of the biggest eruptions in the history of the planet will occur.

[@119jle]

Look it up someone would have to be a complete nutcase to live within 14 miles of the volcano if it erupts

[@richardhowe5583]

The taal volcano is a perfect example of the Ring of fire😮😮😢

[@danielbia333]

Scary!!!

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks for that explanation.

[@mikestrenja2966]

@@119jleis that enough?

[@Loigis]

Rest in peace young man.lets hope people learn from this and travelling the ph always take care

[@robbass92]

where you from ?

[@oceanearth2243]

Heavy place to settle down. Just near Marawi.. It took US and Australian special forces along with filipono special forces almost 6 months to reclaim the town of marawi

[@karlenzmann]

It’s too bad that kid had to learn the hard way about life. May he rest in peace, but he was the poster child about what NOT to do in a foreign country…sad

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Good point Karl.

[@LiticiaKandin]

Never visit south west Philippines. Lots of muslims, abu sayaf terrorists which are the version of ISIS and al quida. Visit Cebu which is 99.9 % Christian population.

[@tonymars1093]

Exactly right!

[@alan4x]

he was acting as a loan shark to the local 99% muslim population there in sibuco which he talks about in his youtube videos...i cannot think what could possibly go wrong !!

[@underratedgod6899]

Yea he was asking for trouble

[@jameslonergan5840]

Thanks for the info.

[@PhilstoPhx]

Kyle Jennerman of Becoming Filipino toured that area several years ago. He was living in CDO at the time. But he did it correctly, he let the proper authorities know of his intentions before hand. They discouraged him at first but finally agreed with the provision that a squad from the army accompanied him. The locals were warm and welcoming and the 6 armed soldiers kept the undesirable elements at bay. In the end, even Kyle admitted it's not an area for foreigners to go into.

[@Ro33West]

Is this the truth. I am filming there in 7 days

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks for the info John. I have had several expats/tourists tell me they felt quite uncomfortable even in General Santos City in the south of Mindanao.

[@BiggWorldCinema]

@@AmazingPhilippines1 I've spent 3 months travelling in Mindanao Red Zone this year Rod. In Dipolog, Dapitan, Pagadian, Illigan, Ozamiz, Ipil, and Zamboanga. Just spent the past week in General Santos City and never felt uncomfortable at all. Maybe I was lucky.

[@jimscholz2997]

Its always interesting to hear of the news in the Philippines. Thanks Rod.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks Jim.

[@robertkubrick3738]

Good video Rod.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks Robert.

[@davidbryant262]

Great Video

[@danilaurin3633]

Bohol back in 90s terrorist took over a police station. And 19 cops were killed. It was over 25yrs. I could be wrong about the number.

[@Farmboy420-v5i]

@@danilaurin3633 a German was shot dead in bohol over boundary line while out jogging with his dog

[@gloriafarmer6826]

Thank you for sharing your experiences as a foreigner in the philippines. Very much appreciated.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks Gloria.

[@DieterWaga]

I live since more then 3 decades in Mindanao, but to the south-western part i never visited and i never will.

[@jamesrecknor6752]

It's all good in tha Gingoog City 'hood

[@krakoosh1]

My family lives in Zamboanga Del Sur. I visit there and don’t have issues. But i don’t run around advertising myself to all the local population. I don’t vblog my trip so everyone can see where i am.

[@Deanjaaa]

@@krakoosh1 Nah it's not about flashing or whatever you should be able to do that anyways, what's the real problem is that muslim dominated areas in mindanao are such a bad place not just for foreigners but also for Filipinos. Even the police can't do anything about them since they have their clan backing their good for nothing attitude. I have a lot of friends that originally live in those areas and they can attest to how awful living in those places.

[@edic2619]

Very sad to hear.

[@therealbronxbull8541]

Just always be respectful and obey the laws try to learn the language don't act as if your god's gift to the women don't act like you're billy big balls and you'll live to enjoy another day here.

[@krakoosh1]

My family lives in Zamboanga Del Sur. Ive been there. The family always kept me hidden. It was hard for me. I’m the type that hates being inside. I like to wander in the mountains here at home.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks for sharing. I had a girl contact on a dating site years ago try to tell me to visit the area and that "it was safe". I did not believer here and never went.

[@Synfulz]

I will be near Taal tomorrow morning. I live near Taal also. But far enough, unless a big boom. Tagaytay is pronounced Ta-guy-tie.

[@krakoosh1]

Unless your my Filipina asawa who pronounces it, gay tatay 😂😂😂

[@oregonstacker2878]

So very sad love and prayers to the family

[@humbledexpat2662]

Is it possible that there is less foreigners in Cebu? And only rare large gap Relationship?

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

This is the "high tourist season" and I am seeing many more lights on in the hotels and condos.

[@jerryfagansr9983]

Nice, Retired 2 years ago close to that area, Be kind to the people , don't act the fool, no drunks, You will live long & prosper down here. GOD Bless.❤ Please don't be filming anyone. 😊 I wouldnt..

[@Ro33West]

Is it hard to find beer or even any alcohol down there? Cebu has almost no bars it seems

[@philippinefandango2859]

Kind of thought he wasn’t with us anymore. 😢

[@ENTHUSIASTICFIFAFAN]

So it's not ideal to travel to Davao area??

[@Deanjaaa]

Depends on what part of Davao, I live in Davao city and we don't have that issue. I would say avoid areas in Mindanao that is dominated by Muslim.

[@ENTHUSIASTICFIFAFAN]

@Deanjaaa sorry, where would that be exact? If I were to in the mindanao, I want to avoid the area.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Davao City is considered a very safe area. When I have read of a bomb in a church or on a bus over the years, it is usually in SW Mindanao. I would stay away from Marawi also, a big battle there a few years ago.

[@ENTHUSIASTICFIFAFAN]

@AmazingPhilippines1 it sounds like where there's Islam, the problems follow....

[@jamesholden4571]

@@ENTHUSIASTICFIFAFAN I have been told - just don't go to Mindanao. I am content where I am in Cavite, and I have not had problems like that.

[@tedlasalvia9668]

Sorry to hear about the death of the American in the Philippines. It's important to realize that bad things can happen anywhere in the world.

[@davidssunstar]

I got sick at Seafood City Ayala on Muscles

[@Ro33West]

I can't eat any local food much.

[@ianendangan7462]

The BARMM area is generally safe. It's like im not going to Guam becouse crimes in New York. Research before you go. Register to the PNP if you intend to visit specially the islands.

[@Paul-McB]

Where's that guy always commenting on loving, peaceful, and happy Filipino people?

[@berniesumicad9723]

What he is referring to are Christian Filipinos who are loving and peaceful, but Muslim Filipinos that follow the teachings of Muhammad, they are like the Palestinians and the Talibans.

[@metardis1670]

That guy was probably talking about Filipino Christians. Filipino Muslims on the other hand....

[@Deanjaaa]

@@metardis1670 Yes, it taints our reputation for hospitality. These people act like they are above the law, dunno why muslims in the phils are so entitled and thinks they are above the law.

[@ISLANDERPOLYBOY]

So it is still dangerous for foreigners in Mindinao

[@richardhowe5583]

Not the whole Island just certain areas are dangerous.. just do your research and you will be told where not to go.. it is a big island and most of the island is safe to travel and live.. one of the coldest places in the Philippines besides Baguio is lantapan.. I'm still thinking about moving in that area.. they grow lots of vegetables and especially cold weather vegetables..very cheap to live in that area also..😊

[@ISLANDERPOLYBOY]

@richardhowe5583 there are approximately 5 million Muslims in Mindinao. It is dangerous if you travel alone or away from tourist areas & hotels.

[@richardhowe5583]

@ISLANDERPOLYBOY you are correct my friend in certain circumstances.. all of the Muslims are bunched up in certain areas and all you have to do is look at the areas on the map and stay away from the Muslim areas of the Philippines..🍺🍻😎🇺🇸👍👍

[@tonysouthdakotah6774]

I’m very sorry to hear about the death of that young american guy. I’ve spent some time down there in Zamboanga City and I know how it can be in that area.

[@dennisb7930]

I did the trip on horseback in 2015 it was beautiful the village on the island was nice to see all the young kids walking to school to see it all gone broke my heart💔

[@Ro33West]

That sounds like an amazing adventure, they have horses down there? I am going with 3,000 pesos about $50 for a week

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Cool! That would be a great adventure Dennis.

[@daddybob6096]

It looks like there was more to this than what meets the eye Rod, regarding the motive for Eastmans taking. I'm doubting he was very wealthy at such a young age unless he came from a rich family in Vermont. Something more personal methinks Rod. Albeit, a very sad story for the young mans family. May he Rest in Peace.

[@Farmboy420-v5i]

Probably over something he said or didn't give money. I had three against me for not giving man my last cigarette. No joke told him you can afford tattoos and beer but can't buy your own cigarettes. Always about jealousy what the Filipino think we have endless cash and entitled to taking taking taking

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

We will probably never know Bob.

[@christopherperkins1894]

Man oh man Rip Elliot 🙏🏾

[@Rick-ls6zo]

Sad to hear the fate of that young man.

[@BIGALINTHEPHILIPPINES]

Correction, we got 6 typhoons within 30 day period up here in Northern Luzon where we live... 😢😊

[@Ro33West]

Dangerous

[@jasguy2715]

Very, very bad irresponsible decision that guy made to live in that area of the Philippines. You would have thought he would have done a little bit of research first and it wouldn't need a lot of research to ascertain that area is no go for anybody white and especially American. I do feel sorry for what that young guy had to go through.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

I am surprised by the number of westerners who venture down that way jasguy.

[@jasguy2715]

@@AmazingPhilippines1 Yup!

[@Synfulz]

I think him being a "loan shark" didn't help him also. There may have been other issues with the wife's ex too. But he was blatant about the money he was making from poor people. He choose poorly.

[@tonymars1093]

@@SynfulzAbsolutely. He did many foolish things that will lead to trouble in many parts of the world including the US. It’s like going to East LA and deciding that you are going to sell drugs there and being open about it. You won’t last long. He either invaded someone else’s turf, pi*sed someone off or both. He also did many other things that could have been an issue. He was very reckless in an area where you should do your best to not stand out.

[@agent.86]

You cant declare a person dead .. hes a midding person! the United States, the Social Security Administration (SSA) presumes a person is dead if they have been missing from home and have not been heard from for at least seven years. This presumption applies regardless of the reason for the absence. To dispute the presumption, someone must prove the person is alive or provide an explanation for their absence. In other countries, the length of time required to presume death may vary depending on the circumstances of the disappearance: General disappearance: 10 years from the last sign of life, or 5 years for people over 80 Seafaring: 6 months after the sinking or other event Plane crash: 3 months after the crash Other life-threatening circumstances: 1 year from the end of the mortal danger

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Appreciate that clarification Agent.86

[@MrSovetsky]

Back in the 90s, my wife's father had to relocate from Santa Catalina (Negros) to Guihulngan (Negros) because the N.P.A. wanted to force family members to fight on their side. Had to start life all over again. Crazy stuff.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Interesting. Stories like this are more common than one would expect MrSovetsky.

[@randallzook5570]

Enjoy your videos but for the record, an M16 is not a large caliber gun. It's actually pretty close to a .22 caliber just with much more powder. Any caliber can kill when it hits a major artery.

[@Ro33West]

Wow, rapid fire though??

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks Randall. I should know that also.

[@ballyhoo48]

Why you keep saying SW Mindanao is unbelievable. Mindanao may be in the south of the Philippine archipalego but for certain Zamboanga is in the North West.

[@delawaresurf5422]

While it’s very sad a young man lost his life, he WAS warned multiple times. There were many people involved in search of the man…I doubt all of the search and rescue hub bub would have occurred if the young man was from, say India or say South Africa.

[@jamesholden4571]

My wife and I took the horse rides up the volcano about three weeks before the Taal eruption about four years ago. And it is pronounced tahg-AY-tay ("ay" pronounced like the pronoun "I.")

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks James. That must have been a great experience.

[@jamesholden4571]

@AmazingPhilippines1 It was. A couple of weeks later, my wife and I assembled food essentials packages and went down to distribute them to affected people there. Bags of rice, canned foods, other non-perishables. It was my wife's idea. She also likes taking her birthday (which oddly enough, is today) to do the same thing for people who live in an impoverished neighborhood under a bridge in Parañaque. I wanted to take her to dinner, but she refused. She was poor growing up, and she wants to "share the blessing."

[@knarlisrocks]

An M16 is not a large caliber rifle.

[@geoffreygraved4824]

No body has been found

[@BDPershing]

My wife has always warned not to go near the autonomous zone the Muslims run in West Mindanao. It is constant civil war type conditions.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Yes, I read of deaths in that area often.

[@hanovergreen4091]

Hey Man! In Cebu. Can you recommend a real estate agent to sow me some IT Park apts/condos? Also looking for a “fixer” who can do discrete tasks/arrange things. Thank You for any info/referrals and Best Regards and Best Wishes!

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

facebook.com/jrcvisa.cbu.ph JR is a RE Broker with good contacts.

[@jamesholden4571]

The higher rates do not benefit Pinoys. But they benefit our family.

[@neilasd3043]

He was warned! So that makes it ok? Doesn't it?

[@underratedgod6899]

Warned and did not listen and received a Darwin award

[@PhillipP75]

Katrina was that hurricane… in 2005 I think

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks, I think you are correct.

[@dennisb7930]

The horses there are like ponys

[@IB4U2Cme]

Questions: So, why was he kidnapped? Why did he die? Who was to benefit from his kidnapping? Or this is just what happens when one lives on the planet of the Philippines? What is left for one to think?

[@jackmeloff3335]

All of your questions are unanswered and will probably never be. We should all remember that the world is not the happy go lucky place we want it to be!! Evil is everywhere and if you refuse to accept that then you will suffer the consequences of your own actions, 99% of the people in this world are good and we tend to forget about the 1% that don’t care at all about anything other than themselves. Hard lesson learned from this, it has happened before and will continue…..

[@IB4U2Cme]

@ I like your answer! Yet the observation that shit happens suggests there is no reason.

[@firechariot_rider620]

I don't think that is a kidnapping case because they didn't keep him alive but the victim was killed moment after being captive. It is a case of isolated and personal jealousy /envy..

[@t-rexs232]

They kidnap him because they want ransom money but he fight the kidnappers that's why he get $hot.

[@robertkubrick3738]

Hearsay is that he was a money lender. It's a bad business to be in because the instant it's cheaper to do away with you than to pay back with interest, you are a goner and the price of you being a goner is cheap indeed.

[@craigkleinfield272]

You don't answer me??😊

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

My email is [e-mail] Not sure what the question is Craig. I try but do not see every comment as youtube tends to "scatter" some around in a long thread.

[@tonymars1093]

As far as Eastman goes he was a fool. He was doing things that will get you in trouble in many places. He had many warnings and did not heed them. He was also an inexperienced traveler and it sounds like he did no research on the area before he moved there permanently. When you are in a foreign third world country you had better keep a low profile, watch your back and when others who seem to be looking out for you are warning you that you are in danger, listen to them. You cannot be that foolish and not expect bad things to happen. It’s sad because he was very young and inexperienced but thought he knew better.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Good points Tony.

[@davidssunstar]

Tuh guy tie...thats how you pronounce Tagatay

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Thanks David. I will try to remember that.

[@robertauld1334]

Going to a birthday party today in San Antonio alot NPA there. But I lived in Barcelona for 2 years town next to there. 10 years ago my brother in law and I was in fabrica I think it's called when the NPA ambushed the army killed 2 soldiers. Yesterday i was swimming at the base of bulasan 😮 Sometimes I gotta ask myself why I do this.

[@joehinds29988]

Where is San Antonio, bulasan or Barcelona located at?

[@robertauld1334]

@joehinds29988 bicol region bottom of Luzon sorsogon city is just north of us

[@TubeprivacyBad1]

Every country has travel warnings and travel bans for Zamboanga. There are foreigners on Mindanao who will advise that it is perfectly safe until they are blue in the face. Never take advice from idiots.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

True, best to be cautious.

[@lc7822]

It's called evolution

[@MexicanAmericanPhilippines]

He brought that on to himself

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

True. There is a new Mexican eatery at Howling Dog 2 on Mango Av if you are interested. I have not tried it yet.

[@craigkleinfield272]

Why do you charge to join your channel?????

[@davehenson3588]

Everything is about money.

[@Ro33West]

South Americans are much more greedy. Do not go!!

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Many "creators" use memberships, patreon, paypal, buymeacoffee, etc to help fund their channel. I do deeper dives on some subjects for those who support the channel financially.

[@MichaelStewart-y6b]

I feel bad for the guy but he was doing really dumb things great news broadcast

[@davidbryant262]

Do Communist Chinese drones count

[@williamcrail3730]

A lesson to all expats..

[@X_Marks-u7r]

Phillipines is not safe like other se Asian countries. It’s not even that developed; kind of primitive there.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Some areas are "tribal" still but most of the tourist areas are very safe. Tourists and foreigners are not targeted except by pickpockets.

[@BrianHalsteadToontownrewritten]

Where Islam goes nothing grows!

[@Peppermint988]

Dude You been vlogging for a while and still cant pronounce the islands correctrly.. It aint Mac-Tan Island. This is proof that youre just a NEWBY trying to garner likes. Get With the Program !!!

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

That is not one of my strong points obviously Peppermint.

[@franciscodelavega202]

All foreigners living in the philippines must behave.

[@richardkanzler996]

It's time for the president to stop all Taurus do the Philippines