Terence Flannery, describes himself as a “Common man leading an Uncommon life.” It’s a life that has evolved out of a journey which has taken him through many cultures and countries. . A Boy Soldier in the British Army he served eight and a half years in far flung places such as East Africa. He was an award winning Graduate of The Royal Military School of Music studying the Trombone. Honorably discharged he became a professional musician in London.

Flannery worked in big Bands and small groups, singing and playing everything from jazz and top forty to good old Rock’n’Roll. He played for Christmas and New Year parties, weddings and birthdays at venues as grand as Buckingham Palace for Prince Charles on his thirtieth birthday, to the King David Suite and far too many Bar Mitzvahs. It’s more than he cares to remember and he has officially declared himself to be “Occasion Challenged.”

He taught himself furniture design and how to build what he designed by looking at how it was done in the furniture stores on Ventura Blvd. Working to special order he opened his own studio workshop and was soon able to support himself and his son Luc, eventually moving to Florida.

From there it was a short hop to becoming a mixed media artist and sculptor. Much of his artwork can be seen on his facebook page. Over time he has become more involved with his love of writing, especially in the short story genre with an imaginative colorful style all of his own. A gifted raconteur, and a former Toastmaster he is an entertaining public speaker and a skillful narrator.The author now focuses on his writing and narrating his stories for audio books. He lives on the beautiful tropical island of Bohol in the Philippines with his lovely wife Elizabeth.YFor your speaking engagements, narration and voice over commissions, contact him direct with your inquiries terence.flannery@gmail.com

Or You may wish to see the other side of Terence Flannery AKA Terence Martin Terence Martin
Bohol, Philippines.

1. Self-Portrayal and Public Persona:

 According to his own biography:

• He describes himself as a “Common man leading an Uncommon life.”

• He has a diverse background: former British Army soldier, military musician, professional musician, furniture designer, and later, an artist and storyteller.

• Currently resides in Bohol, Philippines, with his wife Elizabeth (Beth), and is focused on writing and audiobook narration.

• He has claimed to be involved in charity and community work in the Philippines.

  In contrast, various sources and commenters have accused Terence Martin of:

  • Operating a charity without proper legal registration (no license from DSWD, SEC, or business permits).

  • Using donations for personal gain, including:

    • Vehicles

    • A swimming pool

    • A vasectomy reversal

    • Family support (jobs and housing for relatives)

  • Filming and exploiting impoverished individuals for YouTube content while allegedly keeping all the AdSense revenue despite DSWD orders to stop.
    
    
  • Using multiple names (Terence Flannery, Terence Martin, Terry Martin
    
    
  • Being under investigation by Philippine authorities including the DSWD,NB and SEC.

     

     

  • Allegedly abandoning debts and a previous spouses in the U.S. and China
    
    
  • Ultimately, being forced to stop operations after reaching a supposed deal to avoid criminal prosecution.

     

     

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  What This Means:

  If you’re:

  Researching Terence Flannery / Martin for professional or personal reasons (e.g. hiring for voiceovers or speaking engagements),

• Considering donating to any charitable causes he is associated with,

• Or looking into his online persona and activities,

    You should proceed with extreme caution and:

• Verify credentials through official sources (e.g. DSWD, SEC).

• Check the legality of any fundraising or business operations.

• Avoid sending money without full transparency and legal documentation.

• Be wary of manipulative “feel-good” content designed to solicit donations without accountability.

    If You Were Affected or Concerned:

You can:

• Contact the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD): https://www.dswd.gov.ph

• Report concerns to the NBI (National Bureau of Investigation) or the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) in the Philippines.

• Reach out to Raffy Tulfo in Action, a popular public affairs program known for addressing scams and injustices: info@raffytulfoinaction.com

Scammer?

Terence Flannery aka Terence Martin and legal name Terry martin is a scammer in Bohol , Philippines . He and his 4th wife Beth . Are running a charity with out a license. They are under inv. by the DSWD in Bohol and DSWD H.Q. in the capitol . As well as the S.E.C. and N.B.I. He is on a tourist Visa which is not allowed for a business. They do not have a business license. They are well paid and are enriching there family first .Terence Flannery ( Terry Martin) lived in Fort Meyers , Fla and ran off leaving a lot debt behind. And his 3rd wife in China.