NOT BUYING A HOUSE is the best advice, that unfortunately will still go unheeded . I have personally lost a farm lot, and a house to my lovely pinay X. About 400K $ worth If the love of your life insists on it and brings up all sorts of good reasons to buy a lot or build a house. You are being set up for a fall. DON'T DO IT!
Wow! That's some story, and a 'hard way' to learn a lesson. Thank you so much for sharing, it is very appreciated, and also a great 'free' lesson for those of us 'thinking about' coming to PI.
All common sense advice that need to be reiterated over and over again. Thank you for telling it like it is, no embellishments. It’s a crying shame when retirees end up being in a worse situation than before they retired just because they tried to live their fantasy dream of what retirement should be without taking the time to research it first.
Mark, you are right. Foreigners need to know when you marry a Filipina you are marrying her entire family financially. You will be supporting her parents and her siblings. That's why Filipinos have 7-8 kids as substitute for Social Security benefit.
Sage advice Mark. Very similar to Thailand. One thing I would add is to go to the Philippines. Spend a month or two and spend time here first. You wouldn't buy a car without test driving it. All the best!
This is small thing but if you buy a car make sure your car windows are tinted dark because if the traffic enforcers see you as foreigner behind the wheel they will most likely pull you over for smallest reason to make extra cash. I didn't have dark tint, just medium, which they can see you through the windshield. But now i have dark tint and i have not been pulled over.
Mark, really good information. Everyone who considers going there should see this video. We built a vacation house in Mindanao. Will Airbnb when not there. Been married to my wife 31 years.we live in fla.but if I was to move there I would rent in major city. My wive idea of retirement is being close to 3 Malls. I like Makati and Cebu. City. getting a knee replacement after that we coming over there. May stay 3 months. Maybe we can talk when I get there I got we have to be near a Catholic church.we been helping here sisters and their kids get a college education.no regrets. One a nun and others are hard worked.thank again for the info to newbies.
First time I've seen your stuff, and it's really excellent. I lived there five years in the 80's visited very frequently another five years and kept visiting ever since. All your remarks are right-on, I'd say. The you/honeyKo/family relationship can be tougher than you let on. She's going to be caught in the middle, and those conversations starting with "I have problem" don't go away or slow down as time goes on. I'd like to see a talk about expats and taxation as a Philippines resident. Maybe there is already a good one online somewhere. THanks
Hopefully, most of your viewers will take your advice seriously. Thank you for your truthfulness without putting down the citizens of your host country
Really good clear advice there thank you, I've been to the Philippines twice and done loads off traveling around and must say as a whole it is a really beautiful place with lovely friendly happy people. Gonna look to move out there myself in the next couple off year s. Thanks.
Love your channel . I was very poor 15 years ago and lost all I had . But here I am 15 years later with 2 income property getting ready for retirement. Hope to meet you in January when I visit the Philippines
Iam 65 and plan on moving to PI. I have over $4,ooo. month in SSD and VA disability. LETS see, don't buy a house, don't drive, and I don't want a girlfriend or a wife, don't go into a business with any body here, all I want to do is live out the few remaining years of my life and have fun.
Good advice! I got lucky and met a woman that already owned her house. I brought her back to California on a K1, and have spent some money fixing it up for our return to visit soon. Again...let me know if you want to interview us!
@@mikeparker7878 We met online on a flakey site, lot of scammers but we managed to get lucky! We did recently get back there for 2 months and plan on spending winters there.
Thank you very much for your video. Lots of information people can use. And, you're right about rents. What I rent here for $270, I couldn't get a tent in Arizona (of course the dollar about changes as the rates do) I was told that foreigners cannot own land in the Philippines. However, a foreigner can build on the property and own 100% of a residential building. Condos are different. A foreigner can own 100%, if the building is sold 60% to Filipinos. I don't know what would happen if the ownership in a condo drops below 60% Filipino ownership (through foreclosure, etc.). If the Filipino landowner tells you to leave, you can knock down the house and sell or keep all the materials. Foreigners at the age of 60 years and above, cannot get a loan, not even for a car. I came here at the age of 68 not knowing that, so I had to come up with cash. I am not sure about mortgages. I knew a fellow who came here and he was an amateur photographer. He put up a web site advertising his availability. After about a year he had to take it down because he had so many requests for weddings that he just couldn't keep up. So there are simple sort of "hobbies" which a person can turn into an online business. (Filipinos are photo "mad". These phones with a camera was a real treat here. People constantly take photos, mostly of themselves! Also, the Philippines is the texting capital of the world. I forgot how many text messages are sent every day in total it was over 1 million.) But don't expect to get a good of coverage with a cell phone as you might in the US, Australia, Canada or Europe. If you're in a major city, and there are many here, and beautiful, too, you'll probably have good coverage. And if you like shopping, some of the best Malls in the World are here! Especially Mall of Asia in Pasay. Thanks for letting me go on and on. Maybe I should get my own vlog or appear on others in an interview. I have lived her for 11, going on 12 years! Medications - Military Vets with service connected disabilities can get medication through the VA if the doctor here orders it. The USVA does operate an Out-Patient Clinic - no hospital. If hospitalization is needed, there is a VA hospital in Guam - about a 2-hour flight.
Mark, this has been one of yours or anyone else’s most useful videos. Just one credit card left to pay off. Need dental work, but glad to know I can have it done there and with a huge savings too boot. Your right, tooth decay has been linked to other health issues. It’s truly sad for poor people who can’t afford it here in the USA. So not only do they struggle financially, they may be in poorer health to no fault of theirs. ❤️ it. Thanks!
I feel sorry for the men who built a house with their wife over there, only to get kicked out at a later date. The housing laws aren't in our favor over there, think with your big head guys and speak with a local lawyer before making any serious decisions. Thanks for the advice OG 🙏.
wise advice. I would only add is learn the price things in pesos. Do not look at stuff from American mind set saying oh this is on only 3 dollars. Learn the price of stuff. think in pesos! I bought a house here with my wife. married 32 years to filipino. we have all our bills paid off. no mortgage. love it.
God bless you and your family, it’s always a pleasure to listen to you Mark💖 I hope to meet one day? Thank you for your wisdom and advice, it can be a really a life saver for many of us..😔 Andy from Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦 ♥️
All good points, and true. It is cheap to live here if you live as the natives do. I myself am still trying to dial that in. I have yet to befriend any other expats. I avoid it lol. I have sat near groups of expats and heard their conversations and it's usually not something I want to be part of. In fact, they should just get the F out if they are just going to bitch about everything here. I know there are some other good guys here but I'm fine with the locals hehe.
Why would anyone want to live like the locals do? They gonna look at you and wonder why this guy from a rich country come here and live in poverty and claims it is better than his home country.
@@joshuarizalforeman816 I applaud your situation. Peace of mind is fundamental to health and happiness. However, the commentor said he wanted to live like the natives and avoid all foreigners. An average salary is like $3,200/yr. Is that really how he wants to live? Filipinos leave the country at first opportunity, while Westerners take one-step off the plane and declare it paradise and tell each other how cheap everything is. Who is right? I think too many people romanticize poverty.
I must say you must be smart in owning a property. Foreigners can own a condo unit. If you want to buy a lot and build a house just set up a corporation to purchase a property. That way you still control 40%.
Mark, that's what the U.S. should have done decades ago...keep ownership of house n land in the US to 60% min for US citizens, 40% max for foreigners...here in US anyone who has blood flow in their body can own a majority of anything! That's why China n Russia own the U.S. 😞
Land of immigrants not letting immigrants own property? Philippines is poor because they don't let foreign investments in their country. They were the 2nd richest country in Asia right after ww2, but look at them now.
It is not a USA thing it is states, my home state did not allow foreign ownership of land, but changed the law, after a Canadian company built a 30 story office building
Just subscribed today! Thanks for the helpful tips, Mark! Just started researching about moving to the Philippines in the past week when my husband retires in 2-3 years. He prefers living in the city so we're thinking of renting a condo in Eastwood City first but I'd like the idea of having us visit Negros Occidental to meet expats like you. I think you and my husband will get along. Glad that you married your Filipina GF instead of just living together. God bless!
Yes Mark, thank you so very much. I've been almost eating, breathing, and sleeping everything about being an ex-pat from the U.S for the past 2 weeks or so. Sure wish you were my neighbor here Mark, then maybe you can convince my wife. We're in a good position to make this happen, but she don't want to hear it. I'm hoping she'll consent to a vacation in Davao City for a month. We'll see how that goes. Thanks again Mark for your insightful videos that are helping potential ex-pats everywhere!!
Mark, I feel that you're providing excellent information, sounds like solid advice. I know that you can't answer everyone's question, but I was wondering where you live, because I want that beach style living. Your place looks very nice!
Interesting to hear how “Dangerous” the driving is here. I am in North Luzon for over 3 years and I can say with certainty that things are far more civilized and safe than other ASEAN countries I have ridden in. Filipino drivers are far more calm and less aggressive than Vietnam or Thailand for sure. And dont even think about riding in China, that is just craziness. The main problem I see with Westerners is they are in far too much of a hurry. They are an outlier in how the system works. SLOW it down! The entire Filipino world turns at half speed from what you are used to. Come over here all fast & furious like you drive/ride at home and you are going to get fucked up. No doubt about it.
@@everymanhasastory Yep, same all over SouthEast Asia. Good set of LED driving/fog lights are mandatory on a bike here. The single stock lamp is nowhere good enough to cover the sides and far enough ahead. Taking it slower increases reaction time for all of the above. Yes, the risks are higher but there are ways of reducing it quite a bit.
All that is really needed is stop signs on corners and intersections should have traffice lights. Cebu is like a free for all, Not just cars its Motorcycles jeepney's tricycles etc.
It's no denying that you are a good person but after listening to you I change my mind about locating to Philippines or any other foreign country just because costs of living maybe cheaper,but thanks man,you have really help me with my decision to stay in America.
Also mention that the upper middle class and the rich girls both in the PI and Thailand do not like expat (foreigners) retirees. The only girls out there for the catch are the poor ones for expats.
Just today I was saying I need to go to the doctor to get my prescription fill. Until I saw your videos I can go to the pharmacy and get my blood pressure med thinks.
I was renting a 2 bed for 20000 peso per month around 400$. But it was far out. I decided to buy a 4 bed house in the city for 46000 $.cash. It would take 10 years at 20000 per month to pay my house. But my monthly saving on jeeps and taxi plus not paying for security etc reduces it to 8 years. So consider the cost.
The traffic is certainly very dangerous there, but abaut motorcycles so I feel safer on a big heavy bike more stable to have a passenger on, have ridden a bike all my adult life and love it, but slowly and carefully especially in a foreign country.
How not to go broke in the Philippines or anywhere. Hit the lottery and put it in a trust fund where you are given a set amount every month. Do not buy property in a foreign country because you will never own it. Always rent. Do not get married and do not let your significant other to move in with you because they are entitled to half of what you own even in your home country. Just date the person with no commitments. Make sure you have or can get a quick return ticket to escape any situation that arises overseas and you’re stuck there. Other than that stay where you are.
I agree your health is everything people don’t realize the heat can affect you. If you have trouble walking forget it. Let me know if they open with out being vaccinated I’m a retired paramedic and won’t do it. I am lucky enough to be able to work online as a insurance adjuster processing files I would never start or be interested in starting business having my social security
NOT BUYING A HOUSE is the best advice, that unfortunately will still go unheeded . I have personally lost a farm lot, and a house to my lovely pinay X. About 400K $ worth
If the love of your life insists on it and brings up all sorts of good reasons to buy a lot or build a house. You are being set up for a fall.
DON'T DO IT!
That's a lot of money
Wow! That's some story, and a 'hard way' to learn a lesson.
Thank you so much for sharing, it is very appreciated, and also a great 'free' lesson for those of us 'thinking about' coming to PI.
Business 101. When there is a liability it's better to rent.
How much you got left after that much loss?
@@Peppermint988 Ah that's true lol. Some1 has to take a fall for others to avoid.
If you kids don't listen to me, you are going to be living in a multi cab, DOWN BY THE RIVER! (lost $20,000 USD)
All common sense advice that need to be reiterated over and over again. Thank you for telling it like it is, no embellishments. It’s a crying shame when retirees end up being in a worse situation than before they retired just because they tried to live their fantasy dream of what retirement should be without taking the time to research it first.
Mark, you are right. Foreigners need to know when you marry a Filipina you are marrying her entire family financially. You will be supporting her parents and her siblings. That's why Filipinos have 7-8 kids as substitute for Social Security benefit.
Very sensible advice and honesty up front saves a lot of heartache
You have integrity and it comes across thank you for the advice
This has probably been the most informative video I've ever seen on the Philippines! I truly appreciate all the honest information. Thank you!
Thank you so much. Glad you liked it 😊
Great video, thank you.
My wife is here, I am considering moving here from US, this video answers a lot of questions I have.
This is solid information. Some people will not heed a word of it and will learn the hard way.
Sage advice Mark. Very similar to Thailand. One thing I would add is to go to the Philippines. Spend a month or two and spend time here first. You wouldn't buy a car without test driving it. All the best!
This is small thing but if you buy a car make sure your car windows are tinted dark because if the traffic enforcers see you as foreigner behind the wheel they will most likely pull you over for smallest reason to make extra cash. I didn't have dark tint, just medium, which they can see you through the windshield. But now i have dark tint and i have not been pulled over.
One of the most informative videos for newcomers I have seen.
Mark, really good information. Everyone who considers going there should see this video. We built a vacation house in Mindanao. Will Airbnb when not there. Been married to my wife 31 years.we live in fla.but if I was to move there I would rent in major city. My wive idea of retirement is being close to 3 Malls. I like Makati and Cebu. City. getting a knee replacement after that we coming over there. May stay 3 months. Maybe we can talk when I get there I got we have to be near a Catholic church.we been helping here sisters and their kids get a college education.no regrets. One a nun and others are hard worked.thank again for the info to newbies.
Great tutorial. Thank you. Keep it coming!
First time I've seen your stuff, and it's really excellent. I lived there five years in the 80's visited very frequently another five years and kept visiting ever since. All your remarks are right-on, I'd say. The you/honeyKo/family relationship can be tougher than you let on. She's going to be caught in the middle, and those conversations starting with "I have problem" don't go away or slow down as time goes on. I'd like to see a talk about expats and taxation as a Philippines resident. Maybe there is already a good one online somewhere. THanks
Thank you so much.
Amazing value in this video. Thanks for sharing. Hope to see you soon Eric when I come to Dumaguete in either March or April
Very impressive, and generous advice. Easy to listen to.
Hopefully, most of your viewers will take your advice seriously. Thank you for your truthfulness without putting down the citizens of your host country
Great advice Mark!!!! Well said and well done. This advice will help many men with their plans to move to the Philippines
As a Filipino American from Texas!!! I find your advises on point..
Thank you, Jose. I value your opinion
Texas + Philippines = #1😊
This was a very well thought out and intelligent conversation thank you for sharing your thoughts
Very nice sound advice. Call it like it is. God bless.
Super advice in a short, condenced and to the point format. Really great.
Really good clear advice there thank you, I've been to the Philippines twice and done loads off traveling around and must say as a whole it is a really beautiful place with lovely friendly happy people.
Gonna look to move out there myself in the next couple off year s.
Thanks.
Glad it was helpful! Micky
U gave very good and honest tips. Double thumbs up.
Lots of good info here condensed into 30 mins. Love it
Awesome, thank you Eric!
Love your channel . I was very poor 15 years ago and lost all I had . But here I am 15 years later with 2 income property getting ready for retirement. Hope to meet you in January when I visit the Philippines
Iam 65 and plan on moving to PI. I have over $4,ooo. month in SSD and VA disability. LETS see, don't buy a house, don't drive, and I don't want a girlfriend or a wife, don't go into a business with any body here, all I want to do is live out the few remaining years of my life and have fun.
Your all set. Good luck
Good advice! I got lucky and met a woman that already owned her house. I brought her back to California on a K1, and have spent some money fixing it up for our return to visit soon. Again...let me know if you want to interview us!
Wow. Where and how did you meet your lucky woman?
@@mikeparker7878 We met online on a flakey site, lot of scammers but we managed to get lucky! We did recently get back there for 2 months and plan on spending winters there.
Live within your means. Thats advice for living where ever you go.
That's great mark glad the info I gave you was helpful
Thank you very much for your video. Lots of information people can use. And, you're right about rents. What I rent here for $270, I couldn't get a tent in Arizona (of course the dollar about changes as the rates do)
I was told that foreigners cannot own land in the Philippines. However, a foreigner can build on the property and own 100% of a residential building. Condos are different. A foreigner can own 100%, if the building is sold 60% to Filipinos. I don't know what would happen if the ownership in a condo drops below 60% Filipino ownership (through foreclosure, etc.). If the Filipino landowner tells you to leave, you can knock down the house and sell or keep all the materials.
Foreigners at the age of 60 years and above, cannot get a loan, not even for a car. I came here at the age of 68 not knowing that, so I had to come up with cash. I am not sure about mortgages.
I knew a fellow who came here and he was an amateur photographer. He put up a web site advertising his availability. After about a year he had to take it down because he had so many requests for weddings that he just couldn't keep up. So there are simple sort of "hobbies" which a person can turn into an online business. (Filipinos are photo "mad". These phones with a camera was a real treat here. People constantly take photos, mostly of themselves! Also, the Philippines is the texting capital of the world. I forgot how many text messages are sent every day in total it was over 1 million.)
But don't expect to get a good of coverage with a cell phone as you might in the US, Australia, Canada or Europe. If you're in a major city, and there are many here, and beautiful, too, you'll probably have good coverage. And if you like shopping, some of the best Malls in the World are here! Especially Mall of Asia in Pasay. Thanks for letting me go on and on. Maybe I should get my own vlog or appear on others in an interview. I have lived her for 11, going on 12 years!
Medications - Military Vets with service connected disabilities can get medication through the VA if the doctor here orders it. The USVA does operate an Out-Patient Clinic - no hospital. If hospitalization is needed, there is a VA hospital in Guam - about a 2-hour flight.
You can get a loan from a bank in the Philippines at any age if you have property as collateral. Banks will make sure they come ahead if you default.
Wise words from a wise man! Love listening to you.
Thank you Mark for all of the insights and good advice
Mark, this has been one of yours or anyone else’s most useful videos. Just one credit card left to pay off. Need dental work, but glad to know I can have it done there and with a huge savings too boot. Your right, tooth decay has been linked to other health issues. It’s truly sad for poor people who can’t afford it here in the USA. So not only do they struggle financially, they may be in poorer health to no fault of theirs. ❤️ it. Thanks!
Great video, Mark. Everyone needs to listen, especially about the medical care. Have a plan (and health insurance!)
Lots of good advice here.. common sense is the best thing to bring with you.
Very practical straightforward information plus excellence advice everyone should know about Philippines!
Glad you found it useful. Thank you for watching
Don't buy house with Indonesian, Thai or Filipina unless your prepared to lose it all. This is Good advice. I also speak from experience.
that beach background noise is awesome 😊
Yes, it's my favorite thing about this apartment. I swim every day. Sometime even t night during the full moon.
Great video Mark, I've been here 26 months now. Thanks
I feel sorry for the men who built a house with their wife over there, only to get kicked out at a later date. The housing laws aren't in our favor over there, think with your big head guys and speak with a local lawyer before making any serious decisions. Thanks for the advice OG 🙏.
You're right William. I would never buy or build a house here.
no thats pure love
Couldn't agree with you more, hopefully be back there again soon.
Amazing video, Mark. This one is going to be a huge hit!
Glad you think so!
great enlightening information.....thank you..
Love your hardwood floors.
You should put up some hoops.
Would make a nice basketball court!
Beware of gold diggers,
greedy Filipina relatives, investment scams, lavish lifestyle and having too many girl friends.
wise advice. I would only add is learn the price things in pesos. Do not look at stuff from American mind set saying oh this is on only 3 dollars. Learn the price of stuff. think in pesos! I bought a house here with my wife. married 32 years to filipino. we have all our bills paid off. no mortgage. love it.
Good advice 👍
Love your place. WOW. I lived there in 2012-2015
God bless you and your family, it’s always a pleasure to listen to you Mark💖
I hope to meet one day? Thank you for your wisdom and advice, it can be a really a life saver for many of us..😔
Andy from Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦
♥️
Thank you for watching. I hope we can meet someday
All good points, and true. It is cheap to live here if you live as the natives do. I myself am still trying to dial that in.
I have yet to befriend any other expats. I avoid it lol. I have sat near groups of expats and heard their conversations and it's usually not something I want to be part of. In fact, they should just get the F out if they are just going to bitch about everything here. I know there are some other good guys here but I'm fine with the locals hehe.
Ya, bitch & moan and usually just want to drink like fish all the time.
Why would anyone want to live like the locals do? They gonna look at you and wonder why this guy from a rich country come here and live in poverty and claims it is better than his home country.
@@joshuarizalforeman816 I applaud your situation. Peace of mind is fundamental to health and happiness. However, the commentor said he wanted to live like the natives and avoid all foreigners. An average salary is like $3,200/yr. Is that really how he wants to live? Filipinos leave the country at first opportunity, while Westerners take one-step off the plane and declare it paradise and tell each other how cheap everything is. Who is right? I think too many people romanticize poverty.
Sounds advice, very useful tips to take it vey seriously to stay safe, thanks
Great wisdom and common sense!! Thank you sir!!
Sound, practical advice. Appreciate your perspective. Stay safe and healthy.
Thanks for watching Gary.
Looks Like A Great House 🏡. Love The Hardwood Floors.
Thanks! Great advice. I don't think I'll ever go to the Philippines but find your videos very interesting. Good luck to all those making the journey.
I must say you must be smart in owning a property. Foreigners can own a condo unit. If you want to buy a lot and build a house just set up a corporation to purchase a property. That way you still control 40%.
Disagree about the quality of the dental care here. The material used isn’t the same. Noticeable difference.
Awesome video... Glad that you have found your place in this world...
So nice of you. Thank you for watching
Great video bud. I want to be on your show when I get there
Thank you for sharing all this advice!
Thank you Sir for sharing your info on moving to the Philippines and your honesty. 🙂👍👍
Thank you for watching
I had dental work done in Vietnam.
Saved thousands $.
Dental work in US is outrageous cost. Good advice.
I really appreciated all that information. Thank you.
Thank you for watching ☺️
Mark, that's what the U.S. should have done decades ago...keep ownership of house n land in the US to 60% min for US citizens, 40% max for foreigners...here in US anyone who has blood flow in their body can own a majority of anything! That's why China n Russia own the U.S. 😞
BEH: That is pure unadulterated nonsense and un-American.
complete hogwash ....
Land of immigrants not letting immigrants own property? Philippines is poor because they don't let foreign investments in their country. They were the 2nd richest country in Asia right after ww2, but look at them now.
It is not a USA thing it is states, my home state did not allow foreign ownership of land, but changed the law, after a Canadian company built a 30 story office building
And ban investment banks from buying homes.
Bring your bottle of prescription meds to any pharmacy in the Philippines and they'll usually just refill it for you.
Oxy and Xanax?
Just subscribed today! Thanks for the helpful tips, Mark! Just started researching about moving to the Philippines in the past week when my husband retires in 2-3 years. He prefers living in the city so we're thinking of renting a condo in Eastwood City first but I'd like the idea of having us visit Negros Occidental to meet expats like you. I think you and my husband will get along. Glad that you married your Filipina GF instead of just living together. God bless!
Excellent content. I prefer this kind of vlogs. Im back as your subscriber.
Thank you, and welcome back
Very good advice, Mark! Remember the old saying, "buyers beware"!
Soon, Mark will even be able to get some furniture! Things are looking up!
Well said, thanks for sharing. Excellent advice. 😎
Yes Mark, thank you so very much. I've been almost eating, breathing, and sleeping everything about being an ex-pat from the U.S for the past 2 weeks or so. Sure wish you were my neighbor here Mark, then maybe you can convince my wife. We're in a good position to make this happen, but she don't want to hear it. I'm hoping she'll consent to a vacation in Davao City for a month. We'll see how that goes. Thanks again Mark for your insightful videos that are helping potential ex-pats everywhere!!
Dont get scammed by the Pinay. Thats how you prevent homelessness in the Philippines.
Very sound advice. Thank you!!
Mark, I feel that you're providing excellent information, sounds like solid advice. I know that you can't answer everyone's question, but I was wondering where you live, because I want that beach style living. Your place looks very nice!
Mark, your apartment is simply stunning.
Thank you.
Interesting to hear how “Dangerous” the driving is here. I am in North Luzon for over 3 years and I can say with certainty that things are far more civilized and safe than other ASEAN countries I have ridden in. Filipino drivers are far more calm and less aggressive than Vietnam or Thailand for sure. And dont even think about riding in China, that is just craziness.
The main problem I see with Westerners is they are in far too much of a hurry. They are an outlier in how the system works. SLOW it down! The entire Filipino world turns at half speed from what you are used to. Come over here all fast & furious like you drive/ride at home and you are going to get fucked up. No doubt about it.
I totally agree 100 %. Hell that is also one of several motivating factors in my desire to relocate away from.all of the madness today! 😆
Problem here is stray dogs, vehicles at night with no lights, rocks in the road drivers turning left from the right lane.
@@everymanhasastory Yep, same all over SouthEast Asia. Good set of LED driving/fog lights are mandatory on a bike here. The single stock lamp is nowhere good enough to cover the sides and far enough ahead. Taking it slower increases reaction time for all of the above. Yes, the risks are higher but there are ways of reducing it quite a bit.
Speed limit is just 50mph in the expressway, unlike in the US.. that's why less fatal car crash here than in US
All that is really needed is stop signs on corners and intersections should have traffice lights. Cebu is like a free for all, Not just cars its Motorcycles jeepney's
tricycles etc.
Thank you Mark...great advice ..much appreciated 🦘
It's no denying that you are a good person but after listening to you I change my mind about locating to Philippines or any other foreign country just because costs of living maybe cheaper,but thanks man,you have really help me with my decision to stay in America.
The Philippines isn't for everyone 😔
Great Video and great advice!!!!! Thanks
Thanks Mark for the great updates
Wow, this was brilliant, thank you, very informative.
Great video Mark. Thanks for the info. Glad you decided to stay!
Also mention that the upper middle class and the rich girls both in the PI and Thailand do not like expat (foreigners) retirees. The only girls out there for the catch are the poor ones for expats.
Great advice.
Now I am a subscriber.
6:44 or go to Thailand, as a lot of americans that live in the USA, do.. a lot of those Thai Hospitals outclass most of US hospitals by far..
....Thailand...Mexico...Ecuador........this advice applies to any x-pat location.
Yes, all good options. The Philippines is not the only game in town.
Wow thank you for sharing a lot of good imformation
'its safe here' right after what you've described.
Just today I was saying I need to go to the doctor to get my prescription fill. Until I saw your videos I can go to the pharmacy and get my blood pressure med thinks.
I was renting a 2 bed for 20000 peso per month around 400$. But it was far out. I decided to buy a 4 bed house in the city for 46000 $.cash. It would take 10 years at 20000 per month to pay my house. But my monthly saving on jeeps and taxi plus not paying for security etc reduces it to 8 years. So consider the cost.
Excellent information!
Thank you!
Great video, Mark!
Great videos! Thanks Mark. 😊👍
The traffic is certainly very dangerous there, but abaut motorcycles so I feel safer on a big heavy bike more stable to have a passenger on, have ridden a bike all my adult life and love it, but slowly and carefully especially in a foreign country.
How not to go broke in the Philippines or anywhere. Hit the lottery and put it in a trust fund where you are given a set amount every month. Do not buy property in a foreign country because you will never own it. Always rent. Do not get married and do not let your significant other to move in with you because they are entitled to half of what you own even in your home country. Just date the person with no commitments. Make sure you have or can get a quick return ticket to escape any situation that arises overseas and you’re stuck there. Other than that stay where you are.
Great advice, thanks!
Great info again
I agree your health is everything people don’t realize the heat can affect you. If you have trouble walking forget it. Let me know if they open with out being vaccinated I’m a retired paramedic and won’t do it. I am lucky enough to be able to work online as a insurance adjuster processing files I would never start or be interested in starting business having my social security
Super helpful video. thanks.
My pleasure. Thank you for watching