U.S. VETERAN MUGGED IN THE PHILIPPINES BY STREET GANG KIDS - HE SHARES HIS STORY

[@sanjuanlaunionvlog]

great video. I'm just glad you.. / we didnt get hurt or injured.. happened so fast.. i could feel them bumping up against me.. i just started walking fast.. held on to my phone.. and covered my pockets with my hands.

[@markirvin2809]

I learned a long time ago in Angeles, only have in your pocket what you need to do what you are out to do. Never get comfortable. Never be complacent.

[@InvisibleAmericaTV]

Complacency leads to contempt. Never let your guard down in the PI, never.

[@Tyree4414]

Hey there CJ and Brian! Good to hear that you are safe! Both of you are correct! Foreigners get too comfortable! And situational awareness!..

[@Farsider3955]

Excellent video, and hopefully this will help those who have not yet been mugged - it is easy to get comfortable and complacent. This guy’s experience proves it. When I go out at night as a foreigner in places like Manila, Angeles city (Fields/Perimeter), Bangkok, Pattaya, Tijuana, etc… I always carry a “dummy wallet”; AND….then I have an amount of cash on me that I am expecting to spend for the evening - divided up and hidden in various inside pockets (w/zippers, or buttons at least). Then, also as a precaution, I carry a copy of my Passport, a short list of emergency phone #’s, and a copy of my drivers license. I do this in case anything might happen to me where I could possibly be incapacitated for a time, so that I can be quickly identified…… (and also having copies of your documents is smart in case you lose the real documents - which you should always have locked up in a safe anyway).

[@trainrecked]

I gotta laugh at this one Brian!! I was warned by my gal as we were at market are and Apo church..before we went she said sternly..leave your wallet at home..I said i will bring it and leave it under the seat of the car..Well.. long story short, i forgot and as we were going through market, i kept my hand in front pocket on my wallet..as we entered the church a bunch of older women were cramming against me as im going through entrance doors..i momentarily had my hand out of pocket..I lost a lot of cash..all my id's except my passport..( which is always home) all told ..i lost $400 usd in cash , my bank card.. and my pride. Later, the next day I get an email saying thank you for your Mac Pro computer valued at $3,800 usd..At least that did not go through since i cancelled my card.This guy got off easy!! I luckily got a fb messenger call 3 days later someone found my ids in a parking lot..no wallet of course!!

[@williamborg4974]

You're right about churches especially in Manila. I asked the lass on the desk where I stayed for a week or two that I'd like to go and see the famous Quiapo Church. I was advised to steer clear of that area as it's a well known pickpocket/slasher/ kidnapper hangout. I had it reconfirmed by my wife and other members if her family. It's a sad state of affairs when it's too dangerous to go to a church. I am not at all religious. I am an amateur historian. I suppose desperate times breed desperate people.

[@hermenegildoreyes1177]

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[@bentnickel7487]

Thanks for the reminder. Always vigilant !!!

[@francorama]

thx for sharing that story. any place that is ghetto. you have to raise your situational awareness.

[@BruceCinader]

It's good that he took it so well, I would be furious. This vlog is a very good P.S.A. for all the men coming there for a vacation. If I ever have a chance to get back there, I may have to change the way I have been doing a few things.

[@fredweis2383]

ALWAYS CARRY AN OLD WALLET WITH $10.00 IN ONES AND OLD OR FAKE CREDIT and ID CARDS if they want your stuff throw the fake wallet opposite of where you are going their eyes will follow the money

[@PhiloM]

Very unnecessary step to take simply protect what’s on you…..there is no need to carry anything other than what you need that night.

[@MissionaryInMexico]

My dad was a World War 2 Navy vet, who was stationed in the Philippines for part of his tour. That is where he learned it... And he did it all his life. He carried his extra wallet with ten $1 bills, fake little cards and an old key to a house he lived in years ago. It was enough that he never really got rolled. Plus, he got his black belt in his 30's and after that nobody wanted to screw with him. Still carried that wallet, though! 👍🤣😂

[@PhiloM]

@@MissionaryInMexico that’s a great story but it does not make it any less unnecessary…….carrying things you don’t really need here are nothing more than just a burden to yourself.

[@MissionaryInMexico]

@@PhiloM I never carry more than I need and I protect my shit. I've lived in 8 countries and spent extended time in 26 countries, between government contracting, military, work and other things. I've lived in places 10 times more dangerous than the Philippines and had my personal and home security mapped out Now that I'm retired and married, I have my wife and her family to think about. We're very careful, I'm well known here as someone to absolutely not f*ck with. The only stuff I carry in my pockets, even then, is stuff I can afford to get lifted by street thugs. And here, the street thugs are ALWAYS armed. 100% chance they have knives, 50% chance that at least 1 or 2 among them have guns. Nobody can outrun a bullet. Carry only what you need and be careful, head on a swivel, cuz robberies happen here day or night. Nobody is exempt. Edit: they're not alone, the thugs are always in 2's, 3's or more. A guy I knew of in the cartels here was robbed by those thugs. Didn't matter to them! They'll rob anyone. They did disappear overnight, though...

[@jeffsea6490]

Interesting interview with Chris. Thanks for sharing Philly 👍🇺🇲

[@darrellkaye8675]

great video as usual phil keep up the good work. phil i was just watching this video on the philipines and it had to do with this law known as the republic act no.11313 which looks kind of scary for even law abiding forigners whats your view on it thanks.

[@FloridaMan62]

Thanks 4 sharing your story, sorry about the loss of the phone!

[@samual3006]

Informative video Brian, some good advice given 👍🏻👍🏻✌👌🇬🇧

[@petepinal8415]

Hi Philly, I just subscribed to your channel, and I have some great info for your friend Chris. I’m sure you are familiar with Steve Johnson, who’s blog is “The Info Channel.” Since Chris is a veteran, he should already know, that he’s entitled to getting the “Veteran’s” Visa. For a one time fee of $3000, his visa will never expire. He won’t have to renew it every three years, or anything like that. He won’t have to leave the country after three years or anything like that. Please pass this on to him, to get a hold of Steve Johnson, whose contract with the Filipino government is a woman named Mary Rose. She already gets paid through the government, so she will be able to save your Veteran friends a fortune. I’m sorry Chris got mugged, but this is a good blog to share, keep up the great blogs, 😎👍🏼😉.

[@stealthonebravo4874]

Been married to a wonderful Filipina for almost 20 years. Love the Philippines, but there are some less fortunate people in the Philippines who are hungry, tired, frustrated and will do anything for a dollar or Peso. Foreigners are obviously the preferred target. I'm in the Philippines at least every three years, but one thing I've learned is to keep my situational aware when I'm there. Maybe the US Marine Corps taught me that, but it has certainly helps me when I'm walking anywhere there. Chris is fortunate and I'm happy to see he's ok and has taken this in stride.

[@williamborg4974]

Me too - except I've been married 42 years. My previous military training - especially on active service has put me in good stead. I/we also visit every couple of years. My wife's mobile phone has been the only thing ever stolen. Of course, I've been ripped off by a number of taxi drivers - that's part of the course of being a foreigner here. As I used to work in customer service, I don't mind paying extra for good service. Most of the time, I get good service here. At home in Australia, I rarely travel by taxi as it's very expensive and the industry appears to be staffed by shifty Indians these days.

[@thomasodetinape4180]

@@williamborg4974 we call them mudcats

[@williamborg4974]

Thomaso, like the Victorian 'Mudlarks' described by Charles Dickens and the pickpockets working for Fagan in 'Oliver Twist'.

[@thomasodetinape4180]

@@williamborg4974 Very nice.

[@georgebanks4339]

I live in Baguio City ! I’m Always With Family ! The house 🏠 Always Have Relatives ! We Never Leave the house Empty. My Filipino Relatives 5 Are Police Officer. 3 Stay In The House. Now Working On Making Politician. We Have Police / Nurses / School Teachers/ Got Get one Into Politics. (1) 6 Bedroom House - (1) Four Bedroom House. One Five acres of Land. Night Time I’m in doors. I’m A Retire Marine / Retire Law Enforcement. Love the Philippines. Been Coming To Philippine Since 1979. 👍

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

What a tough break. Glad CJ is ok. Those kids might be on a watch list now.

[@PhiloM]

Watch list ? Now that is funny Kevin……do you think they could actually maintain a watchlist here in Philippines ? LOL !

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

@@PhiloM cops may look out for the group to be active.. If they care

[@MissionaryInMexico]

I was at Lakenheath for 2 years, a LONG time ago. Loved it. I used to live just east of Newmarket. Was on the Air Force Track and Field team, and competed all over Europe. It was neat to hear that your guest was there, too.

[@rodfather7825]

p.s. im in makati now,,,,,,,i noticed guys watching atm here...........SITUATIONAL AWARENESS.....TRUST NO ONE.....

[@dwanemarsh4378]

I had a flashback, hearing this story. But, it was YEARS ago, in 1988. I was stationed at Clark, and had an old clunker car. I was on Fields, looking to park, and a bunch of young kids came running to the car, asking for money. I had on a "decent" watch, and had my arm out the window. They were grabbing my arm, like "beggars" would do, when I realized it; they were going for my watch! I slammed on the brakes, and grabbed the kids arm who grabbed my arm at first. Sure enough, he had the watch off, and in his hand! He tried to toss it to his buddy, but I grabbed it out of his hand first. I still had an iron grip on him, which I was not releasing. I was not small, at 6'3', 225lbs, but, as he just smiled sheepishly at me, knowing he got caught, I realized I couldn't do anything but let him go! I learned a lot, but it was worth it, as those kids didn't bother me ever again, AND, I saved my watch, by sheer luck!

[@macscotty9997]

I am a USMC veteran, still reasonably tough, but try to use good judgement about which neighborhoods I walk in and that it's better to not walk alone! Drinking in Philippine bars is inviting trouble! Don't be delusional and think most Filipinos like you!

[@alice_agogo]

Most Filipinos genuinely are friendly and curious. They will spring to help without much thought. But... they're still mostly in tribal mob mentality. And they will have no shame in asking for money, etc., jokes on foreigners for hanging out with the lower classes here. Didn't your parents warn you about hanging out with the wrong crowd?

[@paratrooperinthephilippine6479]

throughout your conversation you asked the question "what do you do" my remedy was to always carry a couple hundred peso in coins and rather than step on the kids feet hand them some coins if fifty or a hundred pesos will break you ,you shouldn't be in the PH I've lived and traveled all over the ph for 3 and a half years and never had a problem,,,,remember if your putting something in there hand ,their hand can't be in your pocket

[@dumbmutts.7758]

Had it in Makati, I give them a swift back hander don't care how old they are. Just have your wits about you. Walking around with an iphone and gopro is a very large "come and get me sign". Angeles is like the Wild West, it's lawless. Here in Davao no street gangs roaming around, they would disappear and not on their own accord.

[@ajaj3916]

Sounds like west Texas 😂

[@rodpalma5883]

Wow sounds arrogant be careful next time too lose gun in the Philippines some they make it in there back yard and can kill human

[@aturogs1954]

Very embarassing acts of my countrymen. Been going on for decades. Foreigners are very easy tempting prey but it happens to locals too. Well, cannot blame any side. These people are usually owned and run by syndicates. Poor kids from poor families are taken advantage of and used as tools. Not every place in the country is that bad. But, as a general warning, as much as possible, stuff most important items like cash, wallets, passports, phones, etc. on body pouches zipped up preferably in front of you, or in any other way that pickpockets find it difficult to victimize you. Not in your trouser pockets. Small change may be okay there. That is SOP, the way groups will surround you, so that you are confused and won't know what's really happening. Your pockets are the most targets.I only got robbed by a pickpocket once, in a jeepney ride. Was all packed-up and had my wallet at my back pocket. Learned my lesson. Never again. Prepping is the key.

[@sweproductions1]

Why not have a cheap phone for caring around in town and leave you iPhone in the hotel safe, along with other valuables?

[@johnpeterson9497]

Thanks for the info appreciate all the information good morning

[@hey_brah]

I carry two wallets, if I get robbed they can have fake wallet with minimal cash and outof date cards.

[@fcaputo2012]

Brian , Do you feel nervous at night when you are out and recording?

[@richardrichmore8251]

This dude must be a newbie. You need to be confident and create space between you and them. Hold onto your pockets and don't walk around the streets with valuables, just the money you need. Be vigilant and keep your head on a swivel. I've not had these issues. Stay frosty.

[@thomasodetinape4180]

Noob got pwned.

[@johnfischer3142]

Spot on

[@sammiguel8251]

when these little shits see me coming they run the other way! i never been bothered by these punks im not a victim i walk with strength

[@RyanUSNAVY]

Pickpocket kid gangs are the biggest worry in the Philippines. You always have to be street smart & aware of your surrounds. I only carry an Expired old drivers license for I.D. & I secure all my big cash bills inside my belt which has a hidden zipper on the inside. 🇺🇸 ⚓️ 🇵🇭

[@truss6282]

Street smart is the 🔑

[@Chris-gi9ch]

That's not a mugging. He allowed them too much into his personal space. I had 1-6 kids surround me over there initially pleading nearly everyday, and knew I had to put their asses in check immediately! I would play their same game, but in a different way. I never felt good about counter aggression on poor people just trying to hustle, but it's no different then the hood here in the U.S. where you can't let yourself to be recognized as easy.

[@williamborg4974]

100% correct. I really sympathize with CJ. My wife had her cellphone stolen by a taxi driver (I think) as he pulled up in a dark spot outside a mall in Manila and I think it 'disappeared' when she opened her handbag to pay the driver. I always carry an old UK military heavy canvas 37Pattern kit bag as my 'man bag'. I also wear my old Rhodie combat cap. Even at home, I'm very cautious whenever I go out. Great attitudes and advice, lads.

[@tonysouthdakotah6774]

My heart goes out. I’m so fortunate I haven’t been rolled during one of my many drunken stupors in various filipino cities.

[@mattiremembermasked459]

Maybe in your next walking videos point out the areas you talked about that people should be extra aware of. I know you mentioned them, but seeing them on video would help.

[@nottelling620]

Sure so he gets mugged and we lose the channel......

[@samual3006]

@@nottelling620 😫😫😫😫

[@waynep343]

Robbers cut the bag straps and are gone. Have pockets installed in the front of your pants on the inside of the belt. Really hard to pick pocket those.

[@truss6282]

I go straight pitbull on the ones that get up on me like that. My wife and her family thinks that's rude, but you know what, nothing has been snagged. Do not become complacent.

[@daddybob6096]

Several years ago an Aussie guy did a withdrawal from an ATM in Cebu city. The same thing happened to him whereby he was surrounded and jostled by a group of kids scattering his money on the ground. The kids quickly gathered it up and ran off. The man is a martial arts instructor but was unable to do anything, as Chris said, if you harm the kids you will finish up in jail for child abuse or such like. Apparently the Police contacted him, having caught the kids and got some of his money back for him. There was a suggestion of someone in a position of authority being in charge of the kids???

[@ROBERTG2898]

I am a retired CorrectionalLIEUTENANT/ was taught to always be aware of my surroundings n always no that nowhere is completely safe especially in any a country where your a guests, i have been here four years in TALISAY CITY. But i was been taught from my VIETNAM WAR DAYS y just when u dont expect it shit will happen i try to be kind to everyone but i will rather be tried by 12 then carried by six i am willing to end n existence to save mine i lived through at least 7 riots while working for the CT PRISON SYSTEM THIS A PKACE OF PARIDISE BUT A DANGEROUS ONE REMEMBER THESE PEOPLE WILL LOVE UTILL UR FIGHTING THEIR COUNTRY MEN CHOOSE YOUR WARS WISLEY BUT ALWAYS STAND YOUR GROUND I HAD MY WIFE GET HER FIREARM PERMIT N WE JOINED A SHOOTING RANGE I WANT TOVRESPECT EVERYONE BUT DRAW S LINE ON BEING A VICTIM WORKING FOR THE PRISON SYSTEM I SEEN IT ALL N HAVE BEEN THROUGH A LOT I RATHER DIE FOR A CAUSE N NOT BECAUSE

[@Co12cast]

Hello and thanks for that good information guys and stay safe over there.🙂✌🏿

[@im1sinfulman]

THANK YOU FOR THE HEADS UP.

[@davidedmonsonjr.8028]

just left visiting walking street last week hoping to meet Brian during our week visit ty for the information, better to error on the side of caution.

[@rogeruk4291]

Great video making me think now about not getting to comfortable very easy to forget these street kids may be working in gangs and targeting foreigners is a daily job for them. I remember outside a SM store one night few years back load of kids wearing no shoes begging stupidly I got my wallet out to give a money my wife went crazy saying don’t give them anything apart from they could have snatched my wallet away from me she told me they work for gang leaders who take money from them and they give the kids a small percentage back. Sad to see but be aware of your area around you.

[@kiwimcozzie5431]

Another GREAT visitor/vlogger- another GREAT story.

[@michaelpepper7230]

I never even carry a wallet while I'm over there. Money (a small amountis) in my pocket the rest is stashed in socks and jocks.

[@larrychurch375]

Absolutely a good information thank you I hope one day when I get there it would be awesome to meet you Brian

[@koolaidcoastie3940]

Thanks fellas… Great information to know!!

[@Anonymint-vj7bt]

I was mugged in front of the police station in Angeles City by a gang of adult men in their 20s brandishing GI pipes and rocks (in front of the Sky Trax disco) while the police and all the foreigners, security guards and Filipino bystanders watched not doing anything to help. I was and forevermore blinded in my right eye because of this. Then the police drove me to garbage dump when they claimed to be bringing me to the hospital. I jumped out of the window and ran away. I am not making this up. You can see my eye in videos.

[@Anonymint-vj7bt]

@Fred Flint no not interested in widely publicizing it. I don’t want to be on TV Patrol a second time (yes I was on once but not for that incident). But you can probably see I have a blinded right eye if you view my boxing videos which were taken before I left the Philippines for the last time in 2020.

[@josephmartin2443]

I see that part hasn't changed at all. Those kids are working for somebody and are trained how to steal from tourists.

[@williamborg4974]

Joseph Martin, sadly many of their 'trainers' are corrupt cops.

[@francosheene4631]

no point getting upset about it, be more carefull next time i know loads of people who got pickpocketed on the jeepney.

[@kennethcastro8587]

My wife Filipino, said those kids are called, “SOLVENT” or “RUGBY BOYS” she said they do Drugs sniff paint / glue .

[@loloamerikano]

Thanks for sharing.

[@s.t.santos5928]

Report the incident to the nearest Barangay and/or police station. They know who those kids are; they are repeat offenders for sure. Go to the Mayor if nothing solid happens and try to shame him in a "nice" way. Tell him that he will go viral if you don't get your stuff back. It might work.

[@briannichols4856]

Thanks for video

[@parkshemi7028]

When I was in the Navy in 1974. We were in Subic bay and went to the bars and that happened to one of my buddies they circled him asking for money with their hands out picked his pocket Took all his money. So the rest of us bought his drinks that night..We learned a valuable lesson that day. Thanks for your videos they are awesome. Brings me back to Philippines.

[@papabear007]

Guys I’m an ex cop and I see people get the bags cut right off there body quicker than you think in Miami Florida.

[@TennRides]

That's messed up, the kids rip people off, but if you defend yourself, etc, it is YOU that get's in trouble. Yep, the world has gone insane. I'm glad he wasn't hurt. I want to know if the cops even did anything to the kids. Great video, Brian.

[@theodethomasa6358]

Be advised, that the cops will not do anything to those kids. Some of them are living in poverty, and they only do things like this to try to survive. Sometimes, their parents will encourage this activity. Whatever you do, don't get caught putting your hands on any of them. You will pay a bigger price than whatever you've lost. And you can count on what I've posted here! I've seen how quickly things can go south for anyone seen putting their hands on one of these kids. It could cost you your life!

[@PhiloM]

Welcome to the Philippines and many of you wonder why I posted the video that I did before leaving for the province…..this place gets to you in more ways then one.

[@truthhurtsalways4u]

Im glad they didnt harm you. This happens literally everywhere ,even in the first world countries.my german and his gf were inside the hotel in Cannes France. While they were chatting ,a couple approached them with a map of the area.this couple asked my friends where and how to go to certain areas.they chatted for about 10 mins .then they found out that their passports,wallet,purse were gone after the couple left. They were professional thieves pretending to be tourists. It was a nightmare for them as their return flight was sched that day.

[@asky4911]

Dont give kids money , just walk away , if you sense danger, runnnnnnn

[@yollyb9239]

Sorry To Heard that! Broken Hurt Parents. Broken Hurt Kids. May God Bless You both. Thanks Cris for Serving. 🙏😇❤️😇🙏

[@travelinghobo]

You can also remotely erase your the entire iPhone that was lost or stolen.

[@jamesoconnor2753]

That sucks, man. I never carry a decent phone in the Philippines. I bring an old phone and get a local SIM put in it.

[@jamesoconnor2753]

My wife will be heading to the Philippines on family business next week and will be carrying an old IPhone 6s with her. It still works and that’s what she’ll be using there.

[@analizaayo1695]

Hi Brian love watching your vlogs

[@vflandmarkvflandmark5523]

Never Never let your guard down, Be aware of your surounding anywhere at all time

[@michaelbyrne5469]

I was pick pocketed be a foreigner , some visitors are crooks. There were a grou/p of them from the east coast working the Walking Street Bars.

[@slop100]

I had that happen to me in front of the Louis Grand hotel in the afternoon. They surrounded me and the one in front of me had his arm under his shirt like he had a weapon. So I grabbed that little fuc&%# by the shirt and said if any of your friends touch me I will punch you so hard you wont wake up for a week. Then I tossed him as far as I could and they didnt bother with me again.

[@raycatlin3554]

Y-E-S !!! I'm Proud of you ! STAND your Ground ! ! POK-POK THIER FOOKIN ULO ! = Le Crack THE Skull ! . . .= A GR8T DEterrent to THIEVES = FEARING YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY ! !

[@ROBERTG2898]

Thats the way to handle the little shits i intend to break my foot so far upbtheir ass the mother will think she was pregnant by me long distance

[@murphyhayes4001]

I got robbed at work one day and I gave the guy an empty wallet with a rubber band around it, he took it and ran and so did I in the opposite direction. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

[@hubriswonk]

nice!

[@walterandroski9994]

I got my phone picked pocketed right in front of Wild Orchid, had all my passwords on the phone. spent three days contacting banks and credit card companies nightmare!

[@thomasgatrell2519]

no shame buddy, A work colleague of mine took a weekend away to Pisa in Italy with his wife at his side. We were working on a boat restoration project in Viareggio, A one hour train ride away. Upon reaching Pisa railway station, amongst the crowd they were confronted by Gipsy's selling good luck flowers. As he tried to fend them away he realised in a few moments that his bumbag was gone from around his waist.!!..There was confusion and terror on their part. They cornered a policeman to help them and realised after a while that he too was part of the scam as he distracted them away from the scene of the crime. The "policeman" then vanished'......Sadly the organised gang had escaped with $3000 in that bumbag along with other stuff like I.D.. They were distraught, it had taken a month's earnings to put aside that cash to spend on leisure. Be aware , it's the same in most countries, no matter how civilised it may seem. Take precautions and don't be naive.

[@benjaminpabros3705]

Thanks for sharing that story buddy 👍

[@DeLaCruzer11]

There was a bill that a well-meaning, feel good senator that he crafted, and passed into law, that supposed to protect minors or kids that if they are caught by the police doing illegal activity, they wont go to jail or go on trial but will be turned over to their parents or to the Department of Welfare and Social Services. Basically, they know get free pass. The delinquent kids know this and they take advantage of it. On the hind sight, this law might need to be reviewed or modified because bad elements are being emboldened by this law and taking advantage of it.

[@heww3960]

U go in jail for trying to get back what others stole from you? Weird world. Some kids pickpocked me in cebu once, i notice them doing it, but i ignored it, since all i had in that backpocked was some worthless paper from the hotel and that was not worth it to cause a scene over. But to show what lowlife they are, and that they have no shame what so ever. When they realized that they didnt have any use for this paper, they tried to act like i drop it, to get a reward. Yeah they are real saints.

[@jackmeloff3335]

That used to happen many years ago when I was stationed at Clark, we used to carry a handful of coins, and when you saw them coming, we would throw the coins in the street to get them to go that way! Times are getting hard again here and it’s going to get a lot worse! Leave your valuables at home and don’t take anything you are not ready to give up. Stay Safe

[@draekrazy8046]

throw coins at them like they are animals SMH

[@jaffsharp769]

Same thing used to happen in Subic bay in the 70's and beyond. A bunch of kids would surround you and try to pick pocket you. Never got anything from me luckily.

[@roselee4445]

They will cut that man purse In a new York minute. Or grab from car or bike. In Vietnam lots of purse thefts from motorbike. Worse thing to do is cross bag over chest. They cut it off. Miss means you are cut

[@josephalberta1145]

Never got mugged YET but I had a traffic enforcer try to extort money for a driving offence that never happened. Made up my mind at that point that if thats how little respect they have for foreigners then I will always be a target. Decided to spend my older years in Canada.

[@thomasodetinape4180]

I've got a fat roll of movie money for those dirtbags.😎

[@edic2619]

Sorry to hear. God bless you are not injured.

[@patrickmunneke8348]

Man the Cops need to teach them and there handlers a lesson they will never forget.

[@josephalberta1145]

Cops are corrupt and dont care unless you pay them.

[@williamborg4974]

Sadly, a number of these juvenile crime gangs are run by corrupt cops. They also run the 'beggars syndicates'. Many of the PNP are good, professional police however there are always a few rotten apples in every barrel.

[@theodethomasa6358]

Note: Do not use a cell phone to do your banking.

[@PangetKano]

Pro tip: If they start to approach you get aggressive, act crazy and scream at them. They won’t come any closer. (Been in this exact spot and used this technique several times successfully.)

[@jaberfakhroo413]

This happend for me 35 years a go in angels city.. yes i fight theme One kid say for ather men Kill him ..he bet us... I heard tow week ago that time they kild tow men from islands..

[@danp1043]

One of the joys of living in a city. You don't tend to see kids like this out in the Visayas.

[@chenmango9460]

indeed one got to be careful when traveling. i got mugged by kids too in angeles city 6-7years back. lucky it is just a spare phone i used for the purpose only for traveling

[@Denusa]

Thanks Philly This is my last day in Angeles. Wishing you and Lot the best in your new home.

[@robinrobinson4457]

Awesome video brother

[@egovorch]

Brian, you should let him know that the VFW does have an American APO address that you can get a box # for . You have to be retired military to use the service. They only allow letters and VA medication...NO PACKAGES. But it is a good place to have a US mailing address even though it is an APO.....I have not been to that side of town since Covid started so not sure if the PO Box service is still in effect. But if you look into it, it would be a good idea to promote for the retired military expats.....just a thought since your friend mentioned he didn't have a US mailing address.....another great video! A good dose of reality....even in Angeles.

[@gregstokes7169]

One more reason to train, pay attention to your surroundings and not be an "easy" mark. Lived here 14 yrs and has never happened.

[@graemewalk7779]

I photo copy of passport license and bank cards vaccine pass so if every get lost you can give numbers .If got copy easy to get replacement

[@robertangel30]

I would travel with a "junk" phone that does not work with easy access.

[@raven1613]

Same thing happened to me in 2000. I got too comfortable, started riding the jeepneys from my hotel to wherever I wanted to go, and one day it happened on the jeepney. I got out to rent a car to go to Manila in my wallet was gone I didn’t Even feel the guy picking my pocket.

[@garrylafferty100]

Some pretend there very little crime there be aware there is plenty. I always carry money in my front pockets and phone my hand is always checking

[@marshallleo6589]

No youtube channel will ever mention the crime in Phils. Kids begging and stealing in AC is so big that Brian had to mention it, Its huge problem there

[@inisipisTV]

I've been to many different countries. Lived in the US and Canada. Same crime there too. I've seen things like these happen in a lot of Touristy spots in Europe. Nothing that different really, it's just that they're not in their home turf, so these things looks different to them.

[@neogeo79]

Yeah that almost happend to me. About 3 kids came upto me. Lucky I had cargo pants but they were putting their hands in my pockets but I don't carry phones and my wallet was in my velcro pockets. I yelled at them and told them to "GO AWAY". I always take just the one credit card and leave the others in my luggage.

[@JJJJ-gl2uf]

I wouldn't call this a 'mugging' as a mugging usually involves some kind of violence. This was a bunch of kids that got him distracted, one of them pick-pocketed his phone and then took off. The key is to carry as little as possible. I never carry a wallet, only carry as much cash as I might need for whatever outing I'm on [and maybe my debit card], my phone and nothing more. There's no 'wallet bulge' and the phone is either in my hand or in a zipped pocket. If I need to carry more stuff [a camera] then it's in a small pack I carry. And avoid groups of kids. I've seen some foreigners get real chummy with them thinking they're so 'cute' and then later find half their stuff was lifted from their pockets.

[@homerbaluyut2897]

It can happen anywhere , not only in the Phils.

[@hubriswonk]

Man.....I'm impressed by how smart the kids are! Here in the states 8 year old's are not smart enough to even ride their bicycles around the neighborhood alone much less work in packs well enough to rob grown adults! I've been to a few 3rd world countries and have seen these kids and stayed clear.

[@perryhart3172]

Desperation will make u street smart.

[@charliecummquat3558]

Hearing this has made me want to avoid Manila and Angeles possibly even Cebu City and instead go to maybe smaller out of the way places in Php....and totally avoid large crowds of kids....stay in the resort areas

[@KennyInSubic]

Dude, Go to the RAO (Retired Activity Office) join and get you an FPO/AP mailing address. 16 oz limit (no packages) and have your mail sent their. I have been using the office here in Subic for years. The AC office is at 1925 MacArthur HWY.

[@85pinighthawk]

The Kids have been there for ever. In the 80's we kept everything in our front pockets and we used to grab them by the arm and kick them in the ass. We had guys that used to burn them with Cigarettes.

[@larry1541]

Don't carry expensive phone and wallet when you go out at night. Just carry some cash, paper copy of id, generic phone, exercise some common sense and discretion.

[@leesmith7127]

My I add. Place your money in different locations. A little in each pocket, socks, underwater etc. When I see a group of kids I avoided them. As I am avoiding them I aware of thier every move. Watch out around the ATMs as well.

[@enough1494]

Funny I am 66, female, 5’2” and a whopping 112 lbs. I have travelled the world over, NEVER HAVE I HAD ANY ISSUES! When in France act like a French man, they said to me….I listened!

[@demon817]

20 years military lived in Italy and travel all through Euro, lived in Japan, Philippines, been almost every were in Asia except for Russia. and all of Asia, Australia, Newzeland and still in living in the naborhood. It's the same in any big city any were, need to be smart when your alone. It's like riding a motorcycle you need your head on a swivel when walking. When I need to go to the bank or ATM for larger some of money I have my peper spray on hand. I were cargo pants or cargo shorts and shirt with pocket, keep money in money clip in front pocket with a simple US photo ID card. I have 2 Phones good phone and cheep through away go out phone, keep phone, camera in front side cargo pocket. Like shirts with pocket keep a tiny amount of local cash and change if I am pined toss the cash from my shirt and bolt. Nothing I hate more than a thief.