However, my memories of these idyllic lands are tainted by my later experiences. Foreigners are often targets for criminals - including some serving police and military officers (but not all) - and I have friends who eventually had to leave the islands much poorer. They had no one to help them or to complain to as it was the police who scammed and extorted them. They tried to start a business, giving employment to local people, but gave up after many bribes and thefts. I will tell you the full story in my next blog. I would always advise any foreigners going to the Philippines to be very careful and keep themselves to themselves. If you want to find out the truth about life there, read DEADLY ELECTION - it's full of true tales which will make your hair stand on end. You can pick up a copy at HALF PRICE or read it for free on KINDLE UNLIMITED HERE for a limited time.
Buried treasure. A corrupt politician. A man in the wrong place at just the right time… |
The Philippines. Former US Marine Paul McCain has traded in his rifle for a camera as a wildlife photographer. When he spies young villagers unearthing lost WWII gold, he happily captures their cries of delight. But their joyous shouts are drowned in a hail of bullets as McCain witnesses their brutal murder by a ruthless presidential candidate.Desperate for any allies outside the politician’s deadly grip, he’s willing to do whatever it takes to bring the powerful leader down. But with his quarry poised to win the election, the clock ticks down on his quest for justice. And taking on a man this connected puts the hardened veteran right in the killer’s crosshairs…
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