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Former US Peace Corps volunteer John Heitz (left) is a regular at the General Santos City fish port complex where he buys and exports fresh yellowfin tunas.

Philippines: US expat breaks up soldiers’ New Year’s party

By Tue, Jan 03, 2012 6:26AM UTC View Comments Former US Peace Corps volunteer John Heitz (left) is a regular at the General Santos City fish port complex where he buys and exports fresh yellowfin tunas.

American businessman John Heitz did not find it amusing to find soldiers belonging to the 73rd Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army enjoying their New Year’s Day inside his beach front property. So, he asked them to leave. The soldiers did not find Heitz’s welcome so flattering. So for a brief moment, they greeted each...

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