Philippine Mayor killed at airport

[News Bandit]

MANILA, Philippines (AP) - A mayor from the southern Philippines, his wife and two others have been fatally shot in a daring attack at a Manila airport terminal that also wounded four other people.

 

View the full article

[Hiteman1962]

Never feel very safe in much of the Philippines.  Way too much crime and assassinations and kidnappings...

[Justaguy1954]

I second that emotion. Have spent a fair number of days there, but always have a sigh of relief when the plane takes off.  Never actually experienced anything bad, but nerves were on edge a few times. Its really too bad as the Philippines have a lot to offer, and bend over backwards to get retirees. However, safety has to account for more than the cost of living....