taor...u sound like a victim...there is a reason (and yes I know we r like miles off topic) why the Philippines is a pile of shit...its to do with the all pervasive corruption...its in their DNA...they seem to be unable to perform the simplest transaction without some sort of back hander.
I worked with over 150 in west africa, they all had some sort of parallel scheme going that involved either double invoicing or out right theft, all had local wives, all on the lookout on how they could get one over you. Born deceitful smile in your face liars.