⌛ What is the problem?

Posted 21 June 2010 - 06:42 PM

PHILSTAR

This makes me wonder why more of one type of foreigner gets killed than another type? MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine National Police (PNP) Task Force Usig said yesterday a German hotel executive shot dead in Makati City last June 17 is the 95th foreigner killed in the country since January 2009.

Police will invite for questioning the eight reported girlfriends of Sergio Mazza, 38, a German hotel executive who was killed as he was walking to work Thursday morning.

The task force was created in May 2006 to investigate the killings of journalists, but in January 2009, President Arroyo expanded the scope of task force’s mandate and included the fatal attacks on foreigners.

Of the 95 cases of slain foreigners, 30 cases or 32 percent are pending with the prosecutor’s office or with appropriate courts and 65 cases or 68 percent are still under investigation.

Chief Superintendent Henry Libay of the Task Force Usig said Indian nationals topped the list with 29 victims followed by Korean nationals with 15 victims.

Libay said American nationals ranked third with 14 victims. The PNP also recorded the killing of nine Germans, eight Japanese nationals, six British, four Chinese, three Canadian, three Australian, two French, two Finnish, and one Norwegian, Dutch, Taiwanese, Pakistan, Iranian, Malaysian, Spanish, Slovenian and Swiss national.

Task Force Usig said Region 3 and Metro Manila registered the highest number of foreigners killed while there were no foreigners reported killed in Regions 8, 9, 12 and Cordillera.

The PNP said of the 30 cases that have been filed, four are on trial, one is considered closed and 25 cases are still pending with the prosecutor’s office.

There were 59 identified suspects involved in death of foreigners, 37 of whom were arrested, two already dead, two have surrendered while 18 are still at large but without a warrant of arrest.

 

Alarming statistics!

The statistics quoted are of a concern I agree BUT I tend to think only to us foreigners Malmo. The Manila Set (Government) Will I suggest, just say, out of a Population of 90 Million this death rate is a drop in the ocean.
It is always Sad to hear of a Foreigners Murder, look at how Hong Kong have reacted. we read that 2 Brits were on that coach but nothing confirmed. I have been told more than once, it was your choice to come here.

ha ha ha Well truth is probably 1,000 times. Here I am and have been a long time, I think we should just all try not to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, and definatley not be doing the wrong thing. ( I refer to your other Post about taste Ben )

Again the statistics are alarming, and well reported in my view.


Jack P.

 

I think there is a reason why it is getting dark around 6.30PM.....
Reason is....Time to go home, relax and enjoy the eve with our loved ones.

Jack, you know what I mean........some prefer dark and...and.....and..

 

yeyeh! Do I!

Like my Signature, Long may it go on that way.

Jack P.

 

8 girlfriends. It's a clear cut case of suicide. Almost worthy of the Darwin Awards. Robert K

 

Live by the Sword, Die By the sword!

Live by the C..k Die by Aids. we have all been warned.:(

Jack P.

 

I was thinking more that out of 8 women that more than likely at least 1 was the insanely jealous type. Robert K

 

Tongue In Cheek

8 women.. Maybe he ended it all himself as he was tired ? I have enough trouble keeping one happy :D

 

... haha, good one, I learned in my last 9 years that a TV, cell load and some window-shopping do already a big part of that... but the portion left (and that part I am involved) is the real problem :(