A Pinoy Being Pushed in his Very Own Land

A Pinoy Being Pushed in his Very Own Land
A Pinoy and Non Pinoy Transaction
Words by: Kevin Dimaculangan

It started when my friend entered my vehicle in this shop. They specialize in Japanese vehicles like Honda, Mitsubishi, Toyota and many other Japanese vehicles. My friend was excited to see how will he build it. It was also his dream to have a performance shop just like he has and how big is his shop as well.

Months Came
It took awhile for the engine to arrive as well as the papers and mount. While waiting for the papers to arrive it was around December he asked through text what bracket can be use no one replied. He called up during the said morning since he knows he is in the office at that time and he also called up in the afternoon but no one answered. He still tried and tried but no one answered.

The Year 2010
He then went to see the vehicle its still there it dusty and all but he does understand it stayed too long in the shop. One employee approached to him saying "The parent's owner is so mad because you didn't bought it". The employee even added "Didn't you receive any letter?" My friend then answered "No what letter is it?"The employee said "They shouldn't be talking to you now. My advice is you better avoid him. His anger is way different."The meetingThey had the meeting a week after. He was saying his parent was angry which he kept on repeating and repeating. He even said "I shouldn't even talking to you because I am already talking to my lawyer."My friend still apologize for it and admitted his mistakes. He then said "I already have the cost it is in the other shop I will just email it to you". So my friend waited and when he received the email it was only a couple of days before the deadline. My friend tried to pay for it and he also tried to lower the price but to no avail. He wanted it the same as is. He even said it "I've given it to my lawyer".

Friends' Advice
His other friends told him it can still be battled in court because there is no contract and the fee was too late to be received but he doesn't want to go to that long route anyhow. It may also bring bad luck in their business anyway.

Remembered Something
He then remembered his other friend who is rushing a shirt in Manila. He needs it so badly for his project but the owner who is a Filipino-Chinese refuses. His better half tried it the owner then agreed.

My opinion
In my opinion I can't believe someone would say something like that especially our very own fellow Filipino. Yes he did give a warning to my friend during their talk and all but from the way he spoke to my friend it was a surprising blow. If other people would experience this he too will felt like he is the owner of the shop and he will not like it as well. He is just making it more confusing. He can't believe the owner is bringing it to the authorities and it is a crime now.If you happen to be in this kind of transaction between a non pinoy or any foreigner better make sure it is safe and transparent. It is better if the owner is your fellow nationality they will still get angry but would give you chances and consideration unlike this person who is on a different nationality which he stood his ground because he has power but still will end up a bad feedback. I believe his dad and himself wouldn't be angry if the nationality is the same as his. This is one kind of discrimination as far as I can see.He just forfeited the vehicle and gave it to them. He also knew he will also tell it to his friends and other club members about it. Both of them really made a mistake so it means both should apologize.
The end of it only my friend apologize for it and I believe my friend will rise back up again and will be a history and experience in his life.