You might already know that the U.S. is the most gun-owning country in the world. But did you know that the Philippines belongs to one of the least gun-restrictive countries in Asia? It’s estimated that there are approximately four million firearms in the Philippines, many of which are owned illegally. But how common are gun-related crimes in the Philippines and what do Filipinos think about guns? We hit the streets of Manila to find out.
*The opinions expressed in this video are those of individual interviewees alone and do not reflect the views of ASIAN BOSS or the general Filipino population.*
0:00 – Intro
0:29 – How often do you see guns in public?
1:56 – Do you feel safe around security guards with guns?
3:07 – Do you know someone who owns a gun?
5:03 – Is it easy to buy guns in the Philippines?
6:31 – Why are guns so common in the Philippines?
8:00 – Why are mass shootings not as common as in the U.S.?
10:44 – How common are gun-related crimes in general in the Philippines?
11:59 – How do you protect yourself from potential incidents?
13:25 – Should the government do something to lower criminal cases caused by shootings?
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