Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Staying for good…
Where? Staying for good in the Philippines
My view, and not only mine, on safety and security has changed over the last 25 years. As I said before, I did stay in 61 countries worldwide. The rise of terrorism and natural disasters told me that there was not and that there is no place on earth, which is entirely and absolutely safe.
Foreign travel advisories, especially regarding the Philippines and mostly never well proven. Man friends of mine abroad want to retire
I even said this, when I visited the “dangerous place” Black people Soweto in Johannesburg/South Africa, the Golan Heights, and some known infamous parts of Los Angeles, being the only White among Blacks parties. Maybe (or for sure) the Lord was always with me. But I also learned how to accept and respect other people and they did it likewise. I came to Mindanao first time in my life in 1982. Since I stayed here, Davao City
Media. especially from so-called “safe countries” still love to sensationalize the negative aspects in the Philippines. I know a lot of foreigners, who decided to live and retire in the Philippines, are happy and safe. Living simply but enjoying their life in the beaches, everywhere and, the friendly caring Filipino people. Sensibility and awareness are always parts of our life. Here and everywhere. This has nothing to do with the Philippines. One can feel safe and secure or unsafe and insecure, wherever you are. Terrorism, civil wars, natural disasters, snatchers, killers, drug dealers - elements, who try to touch our lives can be found worldwide.
The dream that globally governments and people might build peace and unity by respecting all cultures and religions and work for equitable distributions of the world’s resources, and more for sustainable development that respects nature, as former Philippine Star columnist Tita Datu-Puangco stressed, will remain as a dream. It’s very true, that these things are in our areas of concern - things, we can’t control or influence as individuals while having to live with them meanwhile. Whatever is the decision of others, I stay in the Philippines for good and forever.
Living in a gated village or not - one can live a simple but meaningful life especially in Davao or wherever in the Philippines. Mabuhay!
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# 1 Teng said:
I think you’ve just hinted the right formula on safekeeping in this article of yours. When you mentioned these phrases “To accept and respect other people” and “Sensibility and awareness are always parts of our life”, I strongly consider that these are the basic approaches to safety and wellbeing. There are always risks wherever you go and whatever you do but those risks can be lessened if you know how to show respect to all human beings and awareness of your surroundings.
# 2 IT Jobs in Davao City said:
this is so nice…it shows what davao really is..it tells about how safe davao to live..by this topic it helps to admire people to come here…this topic is really good..posting this kind of topic is really appreciated.
# 3 Klaus said:
Hi Teng, you are very right. Thank you for completing my article.
# 4 Klaus said:
Hi IT Jobs in Davao City. Thanks for your compliment. I heard about you some time ago. Institutions like you are badly needed for the whole Philippines.