China Still Attacking. Stay or Go?

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 China is still attacking the Philippine's Coast Guard

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As an American expat, who has lived in the Philippines since 2007, married to a Filipina and raising three Fil-Am children, I am, of course, concerned about developments that may endanger my family. Several years ago, I was granted permanent residency. 

Adapting to the Philippines

My children are all enrolled in and attend a Philippine school not far from our home. They have adapted well to the school and have been welcomed by the staff and students.  They have made friends there and in our neighborhood. Bridging the gap between native Filipinos and Fil-Ams requires empathy, open dialogue, and a willingness to learn from each other. Both groups share a common heritage, and acknowledging their distinct experiences can lead to a more harmonious relationship.

My wife and I have friends here, Filipinos and Americans. She also has a sister and nieces who live near us. So, we are basically settled in and comfortable here.

We live in a house about 2.5 hours SW of Manila. We are all Vegans now. See how we live as Vegans. My oldest daughter does some baking and has taken some cookies to school for classmates. Recently she participated in an entrepreneurial event on campus. She set up a vending table and sold cookies and drinks to students and staff. She sold out of "cashew chocolate chip" and "red velvet cookies"! See some of her cookies near the bottom of the page.

Now we are concerned about recent developments in the waters of our country of residence.

Water Cannon Attack April 30, 2024

Should we stay or should we go?

We are thinking about buying another car. Should it be new or secondhand? Under the circumstances I think it will be a used car. It is still too early to make a decision about moving.

As a Vegan and an animal activist I write about veganism and hand out PETA leaflets. Many Filipinos have never heard of PETA and many don't even know what "Vegan" means.

This week I graduated from a local seminary with a Bachelor of Theology degree. I had completed three years of schooling in the USA years ago. Having a lot of spare time, I decided to apply to enroll here, in country, to complete my degree. Fortunately, I was accepted as a student and attended all classes on campus. I am now the first person in my family to have earned a college degree! My wife is next to get a diploma. The children are planning to keep advancing through school. Summer break is coming and that should be fun.

 I am now serving as pastor at an online "church." The Internet website "Church for Christian Vegans" and the Facebook Meta group, which is open to the public, Genesis 1:29 Church for Christian Vegans.

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Check out the Filipino military forces.

Read about some past conflicts in the Philippines.

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EDCA Defense Treaty PH US

 

EDCA Bases

Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement

Check out the details about the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) 

As an American expat, who has lived in the Philippines since 2007, it is comforting to know that the Philippines and the USA will be working together to protect all residents. As a Viet vet, who lived and worked in Vietnam for almost a year, I know that most combat is usually outside of areas where most civilians live. I was stationed in the coastal city of Nha Trang. We were permitted to frequent the beautiful beach at select times when we were off duty. We also were allowed to go downtown and visit establishments. We visited historic sites like the 2,000-year-old Ming Dynasty temple near the bridge and the huge Buddha which overlooks Nha Trang.

2,000-year-old Ming Dynasty temple

Buddha overlooking Nha Trang, Vietnam

I now have Filipina wife and three Phil Am children. We live in a house about 2.5 hours SW of Manila. We are all Vegans now. See how we live as Vegans.

So, what am I getting at? If you are residing in the Philippines, let's all stay put and encourage Filipinos to stay strong, live long and prosper.

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Military Philippines

Military Philippines - Special Forces

Armed Forces Philippines

When you are visiting the Philippines you are in good hands. There are a lot of 'protectors' all around the Philippines.

Filipino men are TOUGH. A fine example is the boxing champion, Manny Pacquiao.

Filipino men are not to be messed with. Most are gracious hosts to Americans and other foreigners, but, mind your manners when dealing with them.

Wikipedia articles about the Philippine Armed Forces, the Spratly Islands dispute, the Scarborough Shoal standoff and the Zamboanga City crisis.

Check out my article about Conflicts and War in the Philippines.


A YouTuber comment:

"Philippines has their mind Far Greater than any Army !!!!!! Why??!!! Cause they are what they are!!! they are brave strong!! and have more heart than Crappy persons who underestimate them!!! Remember!!! Philippines defeated my country Japan with USA in their ground/own Country!! Remember always during Korean War 1000 Filipinos where sent to South korea to defend them even though they were out numbered 40.000 VS 1000 they still killed 7 thousand troops and Those troops were Chinese lol!!!! the Crappy Chinese who Cowardly go back to their Camps because of fear."

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