Foreigners flock to the Philippines to experience our lush tropical climate. We are one of the best countries to vacation with the utmost of freedom in the world plus we have outstanding beaches after all. Unfortunately, not all foreign nationals here in the country are on vacation—some, believe it or not, have been left in poverty, wandering the streets.
An American man was seen in the street on Imus, Cavite, singing and asking for alms. He then sat on the sidewalk as soon as he got tired.
On Facebook, Pepe News is encouraging netizens to share the post online to be able to reach and let the US Embassy know the man’s situation. The post reads:
“Guys pahelp naman po pashare naman po nito. Kahapon po paalis kami may nakita po kami namamalimos na amerikano. Kumakanta po siya at nagsasalita na down to U.S EMBASSY antagal po namin siya tinignan nagbigay po kami ng kaunting tulong sakanya at ang sabi nya godbless you sister and your baby. Kawawa naman po siya nung napagod siya mamalimos at kumanta umupo po siya ung iba papo tinatawanan siya imbis na tulungan siya pakishare at pakikalat naman po nito para makarating sa u.s embassy at matulungan siya makauwi isipin niyo po kung sa mahal sa buhay natin mangyare yan at walang tumulong sakanya para mapauwi masakit po diba napakasakit naman na may nakikita tayong ganito kahit dayuhan lang sana matulungan siya ng nakakataas. dito po namin siya nakitang namamalimos sa tapat ng Lumina Mall sa chowking imus cavite.”
One netizen claimed he’d seen the man in 2012 apparently pleading for his Filipina wife and kids to come back to him.
“Siya yung may video dati na nagmamakaawa sa kalive in niyang pinay na bumalik na kasama mga anak nila.. way back 2012 or earlier ko pa ata napanood yun. Grabe now talagang pinabayaan na siya ng tuluyan.. kaawa awa naman,” the netizen commented.
Do find his story heartbreaking? Do you know a foreigner who has similar situation? Share your experiences with us in the comments section below.
