White guy in Zambo

[edlie&james 1]

hi im Edlie also from zamboanga City my fiance just visit me last dec.24-jan 02,2013, everythings ok, but

be careful even me i dont want my fiance to come here but he really want to meet my family so i said yes,why not be with us and spend christmas here together.his already in texas and nothings happen when his here in zamboanga.

remember: this never come here if its near election time....

*and dont act like its ur first time here .

*and have faith to god he will guide u were ever u are.

Good luck to u and to ur gf <3

[James&Edlie 2]

hi im Edlie also from zamboanga City my fiance just visit me last dec.24-jan 02,2013, everythings ok, but

be careful even me i dont want my fiance to come here but he really want to meet my family so i said yes,why not be with us and spend christmas here together.his already in texas and nothings happen when his here in zamboanga.

remember: this never come here if its near election time....

*and dont act like its ur first time here .

*and have faith to god he will guide u were ever u are.

Good luck to u and to ur gf <3

The greatest time of my life, in a very very long time.

[We Are The Art 46]

You do not have to be a U.S. citizen to purchase and possess a firearm in the USA.

http://www.atf.gov/p...f-p-5300-18.pdf

Thanks for that info Hank.

[Dan and Judy 614]

If no guns are pulled on me, I can defend and win.

Thanks,

Brad

Don't worry, there are no guns in PI

[LoveLife2 5]

This post of my question of wheather Zamboanga is safe to travel, has some very intersesting and way off comments. Some replies state I shouldn't carry a gun when I NEVER said such things in my post that I would carry a gun. READ MY POST BEFORE REPLYING! Other replies stated that I should not show up in Zambo and have an attititude that I can take care of myself as that will get my loved ones hurt. As I stated, I'm not looking for trouble but can care for myself and loved ones just like here in the USA. I simply said "I can take care of myself if no guns involved". If I am approached in a city in the USA by a thug, I will assess the situation and take appropriate measures. Yes it seems that Zambo is not the City for me to visit, but don't degrade me for being a Man that will stand up and fight when confronted and his girl and children are there and say that's not right and I'm just asking for trouble for my loved ones. I'm not looking for trouble in any City. If the poster that said I should NOT be strong and fight for my self and loved ones then that is the lay down theory of acceptance that someone else is more powerful than you. Never works, never turns out good.

Thank you to all of the other VJ posters that actualy read my post and your replies that have answered my question. Yes, Zambo is not safe. Such a beautiful City, I hope someday I can visit.

[InHisTime 110]

This post of my question of wheather Zamboanga is safe to travel, has some very intersesting and way off comments. Some replies state I shouldn't carry a gun when I NEVER said such things in my post that I would carry a gun. READ MY POST BEFORE REPLYING! Other replies stated that I should not show up in Zambo and have an attititude that I can take care of myself as that will get my loved ones hurt. As I stated, I'm not looking for trouble but can care for myself and loved ones just like here in the USA. I simply said "I can take care of myself if no guns involved". If I am approached in a city in the USA by a thug, I will assess the situation and take appropriate measures. Yes it seems that Zambo is not the City for me to visit, but don't degrade me for being a Man that will stand up and fight when confronted and his girl and children are there and say that's not right and I'm just asking for trouble for my loved ones. I'm not looking for trouble in any City. If the poster that said I should NOT be strong and fight for my self and loved ones then that is the lay down theory of acceptance that someone else is more powerful than you. Never works, never turns out good.

Thank you to all of the other VJ posters that actualy read my post and your replies that have answered my question. Yes, Zambo is not safe. Such a beautiful City, I hope someday I can visit.

Zamboanga City just got bad publicity or perception especially from those people who really didn't visit the place personally. Most of the kidnappings related news article were actually didn't happen at the heart of Zamboanga City "per se". It happened in neighboring towns or areas of the city which are likely at least 3 to 8 hours travel from Zamboanga City. Since Zamboanga City is the famous and prominent city among Zamboanga Peninsula region, the media people always cite or mention about Zamboanga City in their reports. In addition, the Southern Command Post is also situated in Zamboanga City. Those guys who really have stayed in Zamboanga City they find the place safe and peaceful. It's just bad perceptions because of bad media publicity. In my opinion, Zamboanga City is even safer than in some highly populated areas of Metro Manila where you have to be careful of snatching, robbery, etc. Of course, it would be different story if white guys go to Basilan, Jolo and Taw-Tawi areas - I don't recommend you going to these areas. Zamboanga City is safe and sound for travel -- "The Latin City of the Philippines".

[Caryh 5,206]

This post of my question of wheather Zamboanga is safe to travel, has some very intersesting and way off comments. Some replies state I shouldn't carry a gun when I NEVER said such things in my post that I would carry a gun. READ MY POST BEFORE REPLYING! Other replies stated that I should not show up in Zambo and have an attititude that I can take care of myself as that will get my loved ones hurt. As I stated, I'm not looking for trouble but can care for myself and loved ones just like here in the USA. I simply said "I can take care of myself if no guns involved". If I am approached in a city in the USA by a thug, I will assess the situation and take appropriate measures. Yes it seems that Zambo is not the City for me to visit, but don't degrade me for being a Man that will stand up and fight when confronted and his girl and children are there and say that's not right and I'm just asking for trouble for my loved ones. I'm not looking for trouble in any City. If the poster that said I should NOT be strong and fight for my self and loved ones then that is the lay down theory of acceptance that someone else is more powerful than you. Never works, never turns out good.

Thank you to all of the other VJ posters that actualy read my post and your replies that have answered my question. Yes, Zambo is not safe. Such a beautiful City, I hope someday I can visit.

Things could be getting better in and around Zamboanga City. It will depend how well the latest peace accord plays out. In the past, when the major rebel group makes peace, a certain portion of them are not happy and form a new rebel group. This has already happened this time, even though the peace plan has yet to be fully implemented. Now if they can get that splinter group to shrink or better yet, dissolve rather growing this time. They may be able to bring more effort to shutting down outright criminal terrorist kidnap for ransom groups like the Abu Sayyaf, which operates around that area and neighboring islands. While the area isn't exactly as safe as some parts of the Philippines, there are probably a lot worse places you could easily find yourself in right in Manila. Many people, even Filipinos are afraid of the entire island of Mindanao, but much of it is really pretty safe. I'd go with the advice of your girlfriend. If she feels the area her family lives isn't safe for you, then stay away. If she says it is, then you'll be safe. Believe me, she's not going to want you put at risk when you come to visit. Now if she's just afraid of your comfort, thats a totally different matter, and you really should go and experience how life is for her and her family.