I'v been visiting Philippines since 2003. I have just returned from my family holiday there after six years.
What a change. Nobody trying to scam you. Taxi drivers and trisikade drivers charging regulated fare. Safer walking the streets. No one offering prostitutes or drugs. Wow, I was sceptical about Mr Duterte, but when I was there ... he has made a real difference.
When my Fililpina wife was talking about this great politician I was saying " Yeah whatever, saw it all before".
When I actually saw it ... okay I was wrong.
What a change. Nobody trying to scam you. Taxi drivers and trisikade drivers charging regulated fare. Safer walking the streets. No one offering prostitutes or drugs. Wow, I was sceptical about Mr Duterte, but when I was there ... he has made a real difference.
When my Fililpina wife was talking about this great politician I was saying " Yeah whatever, saw it all before".
When I actually saw it ... okay I was wrong.