I just learned that Beng Liwanag, who was a supplier to my previous company, was brazenly shot while driving to work, in broad daylight, and in a busy street intersection at that! It’s quite clear that criminals these days are not afraid to commit crimes because law enforcement is so ineffective.
Reminds me of when I was at the canonical interview. The interviewing priest, upon learning I hale from the south, commented how dangerous it is there. I wanted to say that the city is just as if not worse but I held my tongue. But yes, it is.
My condolences to Beng’s family.