... Her brother is married with a 2-year old. My wife is devastated, and her Mom told her on the phone this morning to prepare for the worst! -Torq
I have been a FReeper since 2000. I have moved to the Philippines and love the life I now have, with a sweet Filipina wife.
I live in Davao City, but I have lots of American friends here, as well as many FReeper friends, who care about what happens to those we know. We see posts daily asking for prayers for family members and friends of FReepers. I am one of many FReepers that care.
I feel sorry for those that can't see the forest for the trees...
Torq, prayers are up that there will be a happy ending. But, I have friends here who are active and retired Philippine Military and Police. They say that anything can happen, and most likely this would be a chance for the NPA to trade for something they want. The NPA are always trying the patience of the authorities here. In Davao, it is relatively safe. It is extremely safe when compared to Chicago or Los Angeles!!!
They also tell me that when theirs are kidnapped, that they become like our US Marines, and will hunt down and kill those responsible... and show no mercy! NPA probably took theses guys as leverage and know the result would not go well if anything happens!
“I live in Davao City,”
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No doubt, you are as safe there in the east of Mindanao as anywhere. I hear of Muzie activity only in the west of Mindanao, far away.
Here on Cebu, I have not knowingly seen a Muzie, but I know that there is a mosque in Cebu city, just as there are mosque in New York city, and elsewhere in the US.