GeoffH Posted May 3, 2020 Posted May 3, 2020 7 hours ago, fillipino_wannabe said: He went way over the top but I doubt many people would be happy if the police came and fined their maid for watering the plants in the garden without a mask. I don't think there is ever a good reason to 'go over the top' with Police, no matter what country you're in, it never helps and most times just makes the situation worse. He's totally entitled to disagree with a fine (politely), he's totally entitled to contest the fine (with a superior or via an attourney) but screaming in the face of Police is 'cutting your nose off to spite your face' as the saying goes. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Mike J Posted May 3, 2020 Forum Support Posted May 3, 2020 3 hours ago, GeoffH said: I don't think there is ever a good reason to 'go over the top' with Police, no matter what country you're in, it never helps and most times just makes the situation worse. He's totally entitled to disagree with a fine (politely), he's totally entitled to contest the fine (with a superior or via an attourney) but screaming in the face of Police is 'cutting your nose off to spite your face' as the saying goes. If he had any common sense at all (not). After getting sober he would have issued a public apology, said the police were doing their job, and he overreacted because he had been drinking. Instead he has made the situation worse by blaming the police and saying he will file a lawsuit. At least this one is not an "ugly American". 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Tommy T. Posted May 3, 2020 Forum Support Posted May 3, 2020 40 minutes ago, Mike J said: At least this one is not an "ugly American". Agreed! However he still casts a bad light on foreigners, perhaps - certainly not helpful for anyone seeking visas. But the worst thing, in my opinion, is that this nitwit and his selfish behaviour reinforces the "powers that be" to keep alcohol sales locked down 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Kid Posted May 3, 2020 Posted May 3, 2020 4 hours ago, Tommy T. said: Agreed! However he still casts a bad light on foreigners, perhaps - certainly not helpful for anyone seeking visas. But the worst thing, in my opinion, is that this nitwit and his selfish behaviour reinforces the "powers that be" to keep alcohol sales locked down Is there a lock down on alcohol in your area? Here also but it can be purchased at a higher price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimeve Posted May 3, 2020 Posted May 3, 2020 27 minutes ago, Arizona Kid said: Is there a lock down on alcohol in your area? Here also but it can be purchased at a higher price. My local sari sari store sells Red Horse @ 710 pesos a case, before the lock down 600 a case. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham59 Posted May 3, 2020 Posted May 3, 2020 350 mil bottle of Ginebra here... formerly p55. Now p150...under the counter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Tommy T. Posted May 4, 2020 Forum Support Posted May 4, 2020 15 hours ago, Arizona Kid said: Is there a lock down on alcohol in your area? Here also but it can be purchased at a higher price. Yeah... total alcohol ban here. We haven't actually checked for over a week since we had a nice stash. Still have a couple of SMLs but no more Tanduay. At that time, nothing available at any price. Davao City is very strict with lockdown and I can say that I appreciate the discipline. Even Duterte's grandson was busted in a mall without a mask before the ECQ took effect. At the time he made an "alibi," or excuse, but it was not accepted. He later made a public apology. Yesterday , in the local news, a few younger teenagers were out cruising around without passes or reason to be out and were caught. The police made them do 50 pushups as penalty. Imagine the humiliation factor (loss of face) that would also entail! But we will try again maybe later today or tomorrow in our search for intoxicants in the local sari sari stores... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted May 4, 2020 Posted May 4, 2020 20 hours ago, Arizona Kid said: Is there a lock down on alcohol in your area? Here also but it can be purchased at a higher price. In my area, yes.But... I can get San Mig light for 60php a bottle - previously 42php. Red Horse 500ml is 75php - before 55php. I don't mind paying the pemium as someone is breaking the law and taking the risk. I do worry about what will happen to the prices when the ban stops - how quickly and how much will it come down? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Kid Posted May 4, 2020 Posted May 4, 2020 1 Litre bottle of Emperador which I don't normally buy. P350. Might have to go on the wagon for a bit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AusExpat Posted May 4, 2020 Posted May 4, 2020 Alright so we MUST wear a mask if we step one foot into a public area and yell at all those who don't follow the law BUT it's all AOK to break the liquor ban? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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