Travel Philippines,
Season 2, Ep14. Philippines has a gun culture.
Shooting sports are popular, and accepted like any other sports activity. There are professional security, police, and military personnel who own firearms for their work. I met some local security professionals who showed me their licensed firearms, they were all safety checked and unloaded.
The security professionals did not want to be interviewed. They stayed off camera and were safety officers during filming.
Dumaguete City, province of
Negros Oriental. It is the capital, principal seaport, and largest city of the province. Nicknamed "
The City of
Gentle People".
Shopping and eating out is often cheaper compared to larger cities. Philippines has a gun culture and shooting sports are popular, and accepted like any other sports activity. There are also many security, law enforcement, and military personnel who own firearms for their work. Some local friends showed me their firearms.
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Took a look at a variety of licensed firearms:
Custom 1911 .45 pistol (local PI and US parts built by gunsmith).
Colt M16 rifle, rebuilt as a carbine.
M4 airsoft toy replica, just for fun.
Norinco NP34 9mm pistol (Sig
Sauer P228 clone).
GUN SAFETY (ESPECIALLY FOR
NEW SHOOTERS & TOURISTS):
(1) Assume every firearm is loaded.
(2) Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy (always
point in a safe direction).
(3) Keep your finger
OFF the trigger until your sights are on the target.
(4) Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.
(5)
Remember to wash you hands and face thoroughly with soap after shooting or handling ammunition to remove lead and toxic residue.
Travel Tips:
Everyone spoke
English and generally very friendly.
Its important to have photo ID for flights, hotels, and if police ask.
Its common for taxi drivers in
Manila and every other city to try rip you off, or overcharge foreigners.
Ask them nicely to put the meter on, or negotiate the price from the start. Ask locals what it costs to your location. If you are not comfortable, don't use that taxi.
Don't be afraid to move on and find another taxi!
Shopping mall culture, locals love the mall for the aircon and to get out of the heat.
Locals often inflate prices for foreigners and tourists. Haggle and negotiate nicely. Be tough, but be respectful and polite.
Shop around, you can often get a better price. Ask around about local fair pricing for things you want to do.
"Tip" can also mean bribe, so don't be afraid to ask what you're paying for upfront. Locals often do things to try help you, but then expect a tip.
The average basic worker earns PHP200 -
300 a day. So tipping
PHP 20
- 50 is fine.
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- published: 26 Jun 2015
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