I met a poor girl in 1973 in Cebu at a university. Most beautiful woman I ever saw. married her a year later and we have been together 44 yrs. Two sons. Most devoted wife, mother and friend ever born. Yes, you get the family. They ARE all about family, yours and hers. Put 7 thru university, they are successful now and am now called "Uncle Steve"..an honor. I love the Philippines "Tito Steve"
Met my Filipina wife in Sept of 73 and married her in Feb 1974. We have three wonderful kids and a pot full of grandkids. Yes, a devoted wife, mother and friend. Never had a family problem except my mother-in-law still hasn't forgiven me for taking her baby away from her. :-)
I have been going here since 1989 and retired here in 2010... Live VERY WELL on my USA Social Security of $742,50 each month and still have money at the end of the month.. And I do not live in a shack...3 bedroom cement house western style and high end wood work and tiles,,,YES IT CAN BE DONE... If your not trying to be a BIG SHOT !!!!
Well I think it all depend in wich province are you living ..and if you rent furniture or Un furniture .I know some people yes they live with almoust same amount B ut in the Bohol area yn the country farms ,,I believe rents are going really up in all Philippines ..Still food is super cheep ..But I pass the line of 1000k us every month ..Thanks
JOE , I GUESS YOU ARE VERY HEALTHY AND NEVER NEED TO SEE A DOCTOR AND NO MEDICINE ?? THAT IS WHY I STAY LIVING IN CALIFORNIA BECAUSE ALL THOSE ARE FREE FOR ME BECAUSE I GET ONLY $900 FROM SOCIAL SECURITY
Jospeh, its best you admit at once that you made some higher initial investments to end up with so low monthly expenses, its different for someone who isnt established yet, and with such a low monthly amount from day 1 chances are they will never be fully established and can never start living cheap. I got an american friend who retired in PH, he got 2,000 monthly pension but his filipna wife and their 2 kids make sure they are always broke, its a trap to many foreigners fall into, sending kids to private schools and letting the family have expensive habits, 2000 is nowhere near enough for such a lifestyle. 4,000 is a nice amount to spend per month, 742.50 barely covers a 2 night stay at a luxury hotel in Angeles, which says a lot about your definition of "VERY WELL". Met an old guy who had a pension of 6,000 dollars monthly and just wow, i had some pretty awesome girlfriends in PH myself but his was better, and more than 3x younger than him. So 6,000 is a good goal =)
@@samaldini to buy property In the Philippines you have to marry a Filipino with the exception being a condo which you can buy. If you are married the Filipino owns 51% of the property. As for moving stuff over, I've heard of one or two people using a c can but most people just buy what they need there as it's much less of a headache and usually much cheaper.
I married a Filipino she’s the best thing that ever happened to me I have 5 beautiful children 18 grandchildren and one ☝️ great granddaughter and I love 💕 living in the Philippines 🇵🇭 but he’s right be careful there
Philippines have not had a great history in picking government or at least ones that don't turn into dictatorships, dictatorships don't like foreign nationals complaining
Bravo! Great job, I have lived here in Metro Manila for going on 10 years now, married to an exceptionally wonderful Filipina, and her pamilya! We live simple, respectful lives, and the advice given in this video is truly solid gold common sense! Guys, just be yourself, be honest, open to new ideas, and respectful of the people, culture and country. As expats, we are representatives of our home countries, if one acts badly, it reflect on all of us!
Smile.Keep your mouth shut. Never talk politics and religion. Keep your income to yourself. Do not wear flashy jewelry.Never piss off a local-you don't know who they may know . I have lived abroad on and off for years and this is my best advice.
My story is different than most. Met my Ormoc girl online by chance through a chatting app. After 2 divorces from American women, I wanted real change. We hit it off right away. She was a drop dead gorgeous 29 yr old. I was at 45 yrs old. She was 3 years in to her separation from her husband. 4 kids between them. She had a great personality and we really clicked. After 2 months chatting, I got my passport and flew there. Everything went great! We were a couple. I took great care of her and her kids. New apartment, new everything. Too big a heart I guess :/ Stayed a month. Went back home. Went back the next year. Fell in love. She definitely seemed to be too. Lots of real emotions. We got engaged. And since almost a full year before, I had been paying the lawyer there to process and push her annulment forward. Only finding out as time passed that her annulment was all but impossible to get done. 5k spent on just the lawyer by year 2. Still not to court for final approval. Keeping her and her family up the whole time. Sending an average of about $400 USD per month, not including the lawyer... and a lawyer here to get her visa paperwork ready. It all began to fall apart as I was around 30k deep into it and running out of income to send. Her and I had a fuss, which was rare. She wanted to move to a cheaper apartment to help, which was fine and appreciated but it was a few feet from her ex husbands door. She claimed it made since to help the kids but of course I took issue. She got angry. We broke up and it was never the same. I lost her, the money, all my hopes and dreams of having my pinay wife and was also in near financial ruin back home in N.C. We stayed in touch for awhile. She left to work in Manila for a bit after that. We stopped talking. I realize I will be laughed at for this. I just wanted to share that yes I made some mistakes. Even though they were made with a pure heart to help her and be with her. It was the greatest moments of my life and I still have not moved on two years later and cry over her whenever the memories cross my mind. Be careful what decisions you make. Not everyone has been as fortunate as to get things with their Pinay girl to work out. Fairytales don't always have happy endings. If yours did work out, then good for you but remember to show understanding for others that did not. :(( Thanks for the video. Good advice.
I am 45 dating online 28 year old Filipina. Mine has no kids, never married... thanks for sharing. I was also target of many scammers. You have to be careful and suspicious, no matter of people dating.
Lots of good advice in this video that I strongly recommend following. I lived in Costa Rica for a few years before moving to Colombia, and watched the bar stools do a lot of Expats in, literally. Most of the Expats just hung around the bars drinking from morning to night with nothing else going for them. I can imagine how easy a man can fall into that pattern if you don't have a plan. Like the video suggest, get out and meet people, travel around the country and enjoy life!
@@JeremyClodfelter Costa Rica is very corrupt, and has constantly rising prices. Theft is high in all areas of the country, and you litterally have to guarg everything you own all of the time.That in itself is not only tiring, but keeps you from living freely without worry.
I met my fiancée on Asian Dating, and I feel I was extremely lucky to have found her because she was a hard working nanny in Hong Kong and never dated or been married at the age of 32. After visiting her twice in Philippines and falling in love with this beautiful person inside and out, she has passed her interview at the Embassy in Manila and will be in the states soon. Our plan will be to retire back in her place in Leyte. I really enjoy your videos sir, I love your perspective.God bless.
Kirby Logan congratulations I met my gf over Facebook. We chatted did phone and video calls for two and a half years. Finally last September 2017 I came to Quezon City to be with her. It's going 9 months now and we are very happy. We have a nice apartment here and plan to marry and live here permanently now that I'm retired.
Kirby Logan Wish you the very best and hopefully adjust with her (perhaps with her family, lol j/k) and the environment. Jeremy Clodfelter presented good things on what/what-not-to-do. NO offense, but just be cautious on the woman herself (NOT saying if she's bad or not) because people do change (for better or worse) AFTER marriages. For security some people do make prenuptial agreements (in paper or in video), and these agreements does NOT have to be all about $$$.
You're accent is warm and friendly. Your information is common sense that needs to be said out loud because common sense seems to be not as common as it should be. I'm saving this video on my PI Playlist. :)
Spent 6 yrs in PI and agree with you 100%. I have a great PI wife and live in VN now, because there were no biz or work opportunities in PI that I felt were good. Hope folks listen to you. Good show!
I have my resident visa and can stay in PI for as long as I want, no marriage or other obligation. My observation so far is that PI is a valid SEA retirement option if you have common sense and not an alcoholic that just sits at the bar all day. The main thing is that you have some income from outside the country as a pension or dividend that pays the basics (rent, food etc.). From there its all about travel, girls, misc. If you dont have enough pension to cover anything because you buggered off early, then you gots what you gots.
For no particular reason I can point to, I really like this guy. Self-effacing, realistic, great attitude, trying to good in the world ... I don't know, those basic qualities are what it's all about
Some very wise words! I am coming to the Philippines on my sailboat, I am 36, will be 37 by the time I get there. Kind of makes me wonder what I will find there.
don't trust anyone here, until you get to know them and their family. they will smile at you and lie through their teeth. and don't trust dating sites. just come here in person.
Cactus Jack, great advice, i had to check if i was the one to write your comment long ago and forgot it. But i dont always recommend to get to know the family, to be honest some girls even think its exiting with a guy who dont want to kiss up to her parents, a little sense of rebellion is a sure way to turn those girls on.
Reading all of this sounds depressing. Lol. Cant believe those people view me as a walking atm! Lol Reason enuff for me to chose to go to the central n south americas or austrailia really. Not sure. Im still researching. Not sure 50 hr plane trip is worth it for 1 mo vacay n then 50 hr back. Lol. Im looking to move overseas but this video wasnt too encouraging. It seems most countries suck n i know about women. They can play men like fiddles real ez. Its a slippery slope n especially so in pi i guess. Bummer. Will see.
Thank you . Ive been chatting with a great woman everyday for three years and am about to go there . Totally like your opinion and lots of your followers. Thanks Again. Great Americans died to keep the Philippines great. I wont stand for those Americans or others who want to take advantage of such kind beautiful people.
Let's take the example of Angeles City, what else can you do in Angeles City except to drink the whole day. The Philippine government should build a recreation center in Angeles City for expats like a gym, swimming pool, tennis court, basketball court, chess competition, etc. These will help rehabilitate the alcoholics westerners.
You marry even the neighbors, and distant relatives they never met before. They look at you in terms of dollars, as a personal bank account, a good source of easy money.
First time I've seen one of your video's and have to say that was very good advice. I'm an older guy (like at retirement age) in Canada who has been married to a Filipina for a few years now, with plans of spending at least half of our time in the Philippines in the not so distant future. I've subscribed and hope to enjoy more of your videos now that I've found your channel.
@@barrymusgrove9900 My dream retirement! Some classic 70's movies, fridge full of Red Horse beer, tropical rain outside, Aircon going full throttle. PI, here I come!
When in the philippines, just concentrate to your reason of being in the philippines. Don’t mess up with internal matter, you re just a guest and don’t have to get involve in whatever problem that is not related to your purpose of being in the philippines. President Duterte is not what we often hear in the West. Duterte will never do you wrong if you do not mess up with his country men an women, if you do not behave like arrogant to your guest country.......as a french African guy, I feel more home in the philippines than elsewhere in the Western Hemisphere. About woman, you have bad and good everywhere and there is no more hiv in the philippines than in any other country in the so call western countries. Respect Filipino, don’t think they are less than you because they are not and you will be fine.
I ve confirmed what you ve said by saying that the philippines have no “more “ HIV than any western country.....sorry about my English, I m french....but I approve everything you ve said
I don't think it's that the President doesn't like foreigners ,more that he doesn't like the way some of the foreigners behave there. I've seen it for myself with people that would politely be described in the West as "oddballs" with young girls, macho types thinking it's ok to eye up anything female in the Malls and all kinds of arrogance and ignorance in between. For too long these guys have been tolerated and trust me ,plenty in Britain would like to see a "behave yourself or get out" policy here instead of often seriously bad people being allowed to stay because of their "human rights".
I disagree with you Noodles. Our prez doesnt like foreigners who act like we are still subservient to you. We are a sovereign nation and all we want is to be treated as equal. Personally I have seen a lot of foreigners being so rude and thinks he owns the place. You are our guest and as such please behave. I also travel alot to different countries and as long you follow their rules/laws and respect the people you will never get into trouble. Have you guys travel to Russia? You wont last a day if you act like an asshole. Same as anywhere else. I disagree on your saying he cuddles China. Pls get your facts right
One thing I think personally you got wrong I understand the probability of a bar girl sleeping with more men upping your chances of catching something.But some women not all actually use dating agencies just like a bar girl uses a bar for income point and person I can testify to is my ex Lhen I found out the hard way she was seeing me and two more guys at the same time and just waiting on each one coming for vacation time needless to say that terminated her I sent her back home to Tarlac after five days of a month vacation and finished the holiday on my own. I met her through Filipino Cupid and at the time I thought she was great and on point she was my first Filipino girlfriend and now I’ve met Del and much happier and I met her through a Filipino looking for friends site and she had only posted pics of her graduation and we got talking through that just a simple comment from me giving her congratulations on her achievements.
Great information ! Having traveled some myself I've seen how EASY it is for Ex-Pats to fall into the habit of Drinking too much. I've spent a fair amount of time in Mexico and seen it firsthand.Because it's sooo damn easy to do. Rock On Brother. P.S. I live on the Virginia/North Carolina border. Even though I myself am a New Yorker born and raised, I live amongst people who speak with the same regional accent that you have.So watching you in the Philippines sounds like listening to one of my neighbors. Comforting. Retiring this Summer ( 56 ) and am considering the Philippines for expatriation. Thanks again.
I know guys have gone there with around 100k, lived over 10 years well, then started collecting pension, and still live well. 10k a year is a pretty good life, especially with the right woman and owning your property.
@@imgrootrf4753 Of course Foreigners can on property in the Philippines... Maybe limited.... Just goes see yourself a good attorney... For Realestate...
Where are you living now? My place is in Masbate Island, but I live in Bacoor Cavite with my wife of 6 years, she is 35, I am 57, we now have 2 lovely daughters, 4 and 2.
Very informative video. Really appreciated it much. One good thing to do is to get out of your comfort zone sometimes, mingle with friends and be one of them. Be open to know their culture then good and genuine things may follow along with it
Excessive Drinking definitely does ruin most foreigners there. But the waitress will be willing to put out, its not like a western stripclub. Most foreigners make the mistake of staying in one place for too long. Its best to always be on the move and to keep a low profile. The province is deadly after dark. Another tip would be to avoid family loans and sad luck stories. Cut the freeloader uncle and 2nd cousins who want to drink and gamble on your wallet
So ur saying i shouldnt buy that 20g container house n 25 yr lease n stay in 1 spot for 25 yrs! What? Uve got to be shixxing me right? Lol. Ive never heard anything like what u are talking about in the us. So ur saying i should be a 2nd class citizen n take my beatings n be happy? Lol. What a joke. Pi sounds like a joke to me because no jobs for foreigners n only wives own property n families r known to scam us guys as walking atms! Yea pi way too risky for me. Sorry but that is what i am learning.
@@jc41457 YEP he means that exzactly plus the homes are super super small like living in a big closet with a small bathroom its a joke the sizes of homes there thats why ive herd build your own house western style lol.
THIS IS THE MOST HELPFUL video for those travelling in the Philippines. I have viewed your video on Thailand. Your comments on THAILAND is also the same in the Philippines. Hope you can do more what not to do in specific country in Europe perhaps... You have a very good topic....
Lol Filipino Cupid. 😂 that’s how I met my wife 😆 we’ve been happily married for 7 years and now we got a cute little boy. I love her family. They are awesome. The Philippines 🇵🇭 is such a hospitable place. I can’t wait to go back.
Man you hit the nail square on this video. The two that stood out for me that were solid reminders are to not tie your life up with a girl and don't catch an attitude there about things not going your way.
That is correct 💁🏽♀️.. in any 3rd country.. And I applaud u for the condom reference.. outsider cannot and will not own any property in the Philippine.. that is just how it is.. new sub
Sadly most Filipinos don't respect each other nor foreigners. So it's a little funny to ask for foreigners to all behave like model citizens. Take my neighbor who throws cigarette butts to my balcony, after mentioning it twice, he still keeps doing it. Of course if I complain too loud I'm the "arrogant foreigner". Where's the respect there...
It's not PC for a rich foreigner to complain, you have learned the rules, now you must obey. Try to return a broken aircon for warranty, good luck. Now have your wife exchange the same broken unit, no problem, you know what the deal is.
Lol, my mother in law is a wealthy Filipina and her husband works for customs. I was treated like a king there and as soon as a customs suv pulled up and a police officer got out and carried my bags off the ferry, suddenly all the taxis shilling me for a fare and the people hawking tourist garbage treated me like a ghost. It kind of sucks seeing that kind of class divide, but it's nice when you're on the long end of that stick every once in a while. It really is all about who you know over there.
The leader there is OK. The ones before a disaster. This one got the drug problem under control. He is soft but has had effect. Loved this video and the attitude. Fantastic .... so I subbed.
L M A O... at 25,000 and counting killed through EJK (Extra Judicial KIllings), take your luck to be part of a statistics. Syphilis duterte already admitted the EJKs.
Did a good job. I live for 24 yrs in Iloilo and Cebu, got married there and have 5 kids. Now in NC. Love to go back . Love riding my 750 old Virago thru Visayas, and in Luxon!
Jeremy, I hope you keep these videos coming. I am a veteran on full VA disability (3000 USD Monthly) and thinking about closing down all my debt here in the states and then moving to the Philippines. I was there when the navy base was still active till 92. The place still has a place in my mind. I am looking to start a fresh new life and just can't seem to get that here in the states. I would have a number of questions to ask if you ever check these messages. Other than that, I have been surfing looking for videos that might answer my questions, the problem is finding ones that are up to date and not 4 or 5 years old as things can change such as visa requirements and such. I am leaning on the Philippines because there is a VA outpatient clinic in Manila and a handful of US based banks here which will make me having access to my pension easier for me to set up. Hope you keep getting these videos out and keeping us all up to date.
because she will soon feel homesick and sad, because family will write her that something bad happened and they need help. Because mom and dad want to come to visit and you have to buy the plane tickets, because her brother is in trouble and need money. But this is not something that could happen only with filippinos girls. This is commonplace if you marry a girl from "poor, faraway exotic countries", be them southamerican, south-east asia, whatever. Not always, of course, but probably
@@lyn846 because once here she will like the european/american way of life, she will go out much more that in Asia, will expend much more money and will finally find another man who she finds more interesting than you.
Depends on the girl and you. If you know she is a bargirl or golddigger, u get what is coming to u in the USA. Keep it simple, dont talk about income, and just chill.
Hi I’m a Brit been living here for two years you have given very good advice this is my first time viewing your channel I’m going to watch more many thanks
the benefits of being with a bar girl, NO DRAMA... lol... lol Just kidding, when I was stationed there, they (the bar girls) were my best friend. They always looked after me and made sure that I was safe. It also helped that majority of them knew my uncle and snitched me out when I was doing silly stuff.
Thank you for this video. I worked here in Manila and knew many friends having same situation as you said. I had a friend also from US. He just married to a Filipina last year. Now he has hard time to help his wife processing everything on getting US visa and so on.. it costs a lot of money.
Woh.... Just finished the Thai video... this one is just as informative & spot on. You speak my language my friend. I appreciate your logic... #respect
you make great vlogs and you are better than TV travel shows! you have a great voice and the camera loves you! keep making vlogs and so positive-!!!! awesome!!!!
Ha ha yes I married to a Filipina your totally right :D lol Lolo nags me constantly :D - weird .. is it me or do all Filipinos sleep hugging pillows???
Way to go! There are quite a lot of valid points in this video that will help others wanting to spend their time and money here in the Philippines. Endeavoring to be an expat anywhere involves a lot of risks, even in a country that some think are full of friendly, accomodating people. Just do your research. It will be YOUR decision to move in to this country as an expat anyway. If good things happen, be thankful and happy. If it's the opposite, learn from it and move on.
I’ve seen it first hand..old guy loses his mind over smorgasbord of ladies in the PI and is a ticket to US as well as security! Average marriage: 7 years.. long enough to apply for citizenship.
At the age of 17 I was working in a hospital in the village (Manhattan) and all the hospital rooms were full of dying young men and a few women. Years later when drugs were helping people live longer a counselor I worked with would point out all pretty girls that had AIDS and I would have been happy to sleep with those girls had I not known. I NEVER went bareback with any girl after that, always wore a rain coat no matter how pretty no matter how hot things got. I slept with 100's of girls and never caught anything, not a sore, not a wart, not a baby, nada. I am happily married and I can bareback all I want now and not worry about the wife catching anything. protect your Johnson at all costs and possibly save your life.
Well said my friend. Nothing better than a Filipina who considers you "Her Man" ... I will keep my wife and avoid ANY Bar / KTV girl. But my Asawa does NOT Share!
I like the frankness of this guy, couldn't imagine why he chose to stay. Hey man, I myself is Filipino-American born in the Philippines but hesitant to go back home to my birthplace b/c I could live more comfortably here in the US. Come back to the USA!
The man is 100% right I'll been there two different time I have marry a philippine woman ,I,m retired and she will be next year.and we will be moving there after she retired an she sell her home here in the US.
I've been twice to the Philippines now and enjoyed each visit and going back next year...just keep your shit together and you'll have a great time... 3 months last Winter and my first visit was for a month....someday I'd love to settle there for good.... :)
Great video. Very informative and I love the straight talking honesty. I was there in 1985 before the Internet came . I got married there and have 2 great kids . I am now remarried to a Chinese. No regrets. I would say to all guys going out there do your homework first . Be streetwise I was always a target. Keep your brain out of your pants. Don't get into a taxi with 2 men . Don't talk politics or religion. Trust know one. Things may have improved since I was there when Marcos was in power. There was a lot of street poverty and kids looking for money options, so be on your guard again trust know one because I got ripped off so many times. Apart from that. Enjoy.Thanks for the video. Brings back memories.
Where is your location sir?.. Here in sanjose delmonte cost of living is very cheap. You rent a whole house for 80$ a month and also a full set meal for only 60cents.. Nice video sir.. 👍
Heyyy, happy i came across this comment. i will be in the phili in a few days time and i think this is a perfect place for a start. will be grateful if u help me maybe in getting accommodation and directing me from the airport. thank you🙏🙏🙏🙏
Oliver - in what way? Positive or negative? I am just meeting a girl from Filipino... to be honest, I am pretty lonely here in Europe. I would like to have a warm wife and family... what do you mean? They are just about your money or... ?
Frenky B. I see he didn't answer You, so I will, I Married a Filipina a couple yrs ago, and while it's true you marry the whole family that can be a good thing, my new in-laws are wonderful, caring honest people, and just like my Wife, they also go way above and beyond to make me feel welcome, some of friendliest people I have met in my 54 yrs, also be prepared, Filipinos Love to celebrate, especially birthdays, they will cook up a feast you wouldn't believe for these occasions, and these people really know how to cook! My in-laws even have a party and cook up a storm for my birthday when I'm not there for the occasion, I am truly blessed to have these people for in-laws. If you have a Filipino girlfriend you are a lucky man, although I'm sure there are some bad women there, as there is everywhere, my Wife would go to the ends of the earth for me, and is completely faithful, I have friends married to Filipinos also and they agree it was the best decision they have made. Also I have found that people in the Philippines are some of the friendliest people I have ever come across, much more so than people here in the States, just don't act like an idiot. This had been my experience, and I hope it helps you out, if your girlfriend is one of the good ones, Marry her, you'll be glad you did, I wish you well on your journey.
Frenky B, what Oliver meant was if you marry a filipina you marry the whole family, means to say the whole family is looking up to you financially, especially families coming from very remote areas and, yes poor. There are plus and minus points in it but mostly minus on your part. It doesnt mean you can shag the whole family. But this is not always the case, but this happens due to economic reasons. Also please bear in mind that this is a catholic nation and such they have this notion of extended family where a married son/daughter is still living on the same roof.
Jeremy good advice. I have been going there now three years. I would add, if going to get lucky, stay in Angeles city or Makati. Meet other expats or find Filipino friends. Travel with your friends to provinces. Most Filipino's are nice and respectful. Do Not do drugs or hang around people that do. Duterte is no joke. Everybody loves him and he is making the country better. So be respectful any where you go. You will be treated the same. If you are going to meet a good girl, get away from the big cities. I've done the crazy bar hopping thing. I've been to Tagatay, Gen San, Palawan, Coron, Baclor. I did meet my fiancee on DateinAsia. I did run into scammers on there. But only one or two. Now my fiancee is in So California while I work in Afghanistan. Great video :)
My wife is from the Philippines and she is a wonderful loving woman. Family comes first in the Philippines something that missing in western countries today. And yes family comes out of the woodwork when its time for a party or a gathering. To put in prospective for $300.00 you can put on a pig roast, beer, liquor and all the food for over 50 people the cost of one night out in the USA for 2 people. I get more from seeing the joy on the faces from people who have so little, then blowing the money on myself. We from the west have not had it that bad,we are spoiled in so many way. Its good to enjoy the simple things in life and yes its money spent on family you don't know but who cares its a party.... Just roll with it! My wife and I are just back from a 30 day vacation and had a hard time spending 80 dollars a day average. ( Just remember when you are on vacation they are on vacation too.) Just be smart with your money and make sure you have retirement income also. I talked to some who make it on as little as 600.00 us dollars a month and get by but it is tight!
@@JeremyClodfelter We are planning to retire to the Philippines in the next 8 years have a house already and a 500sq meter lot. I was forced to buy the house its a typical set up that its was grandmas house with her parents house built next door and her brother store on the other side of the house. When her grandmother was to die the house was to be sold and split between all the brothers and sisters. I figured in the long run it would be cheaper then sending extra money each month to support them and putting her brothers family out of work. As it is we send 150.00 to 200.00 dollars to support the family with basic needs. The Philippines social security or old age money that is supposed to be paid each month is not, they may get it every 3 months with no back pay. Its better to make them work for most of the money they get but help out on the short fall. As it is the 200.00 will pay water, electric, (moms part for tiny house) food, moms meds, and tv/internet load! So the cost of my water and electric bill in the USA it pretty much covers everything there! I told my wife the car payments and auto insurance money alone we can pay our bills in the Philippines that would be about $600.00 The one thing is food cost have gone up I find cost of eggs around 7 peso each or $1.58 per dozen all pork 260 peso per kilo or around $ 2.45 a pound rice has doubled in cost in the last six year since was there last. If I remember correct 6 years ago smokes per pack were around 50 peso now run around 90 peso per pack or $1.70 USD. Good bottle of rum will cost about 260 peso or about $5 USD. You can buy rock gut rum not aged for as little as 40 peso less then $ 1 USD. Hope this helps out other people thinking about over seas retirement go and stay in a place and buy like the locals. If you cant buy your meat/fish in an open market with no refrigeration or your rice from an open bag with bugs in it then stay away. Also remember this all your food needs to be stored in plastic storage bins with lids. It may be different in big cities but in the provinces this is how it is.
Best thing I can recommend is, get on the internet. Don’t go to the dating sites, but to the UA-cam videos such as this one. Learn from them. Heed their warnings. Never go to the Philippines, or anywhere, without a contingency plan.
Where are the comments that support this advice? Other than, I married...I have lived here....all great experiences...cmon...name one thing healthy about going out with...? Ur not gonna last! Thank you, so true and I am a woman with sons. I share this video with every guy that expresses his so called interest in " the Phillipines "
Thank you for the video! I’ve visited the Philippines twice with my dad, and mainly stayed in Hinunangan, Southern Leyte with family when we weren’t exploring some of the other islands. What part of the Philippines did you record this video?
100 to 300 thousands dollars wont last you 3 to 5 yrs . Pft I live with less in the US. To each their own. But if I had $300,000 I'd live 20 yrs comfotably....in the Phil's. Granted you'd have to take inflation in to account.
Never pick fight with some strangers, you may be surprised what a short knife any knife can do to the human body, and family is much stronger in bonds, and the practice of upholding ones honor is really strong....
Abstain from discussions about: Politics Religion Drugs Don't say things against: Government or it's officials. Person's Family. Religious affiliations Live in a provincial area and not Manila, because it is cheaper costs and there are less: Corrupt people per Capita. Less mosquitos, depending on locale. Less dependence on foreign 💰. Avoid being kidnapped by: checking with the USA Embassy Travel Advisory. Be in well lit areas whenever possible.
Solid advice, words of wisdom sadly taken by way too few foreigners. If you have just arrived or plan to go LISTEN TO THIS GUY...otherwise you'll be spit out faster than a hairball from a cat.
met my filipina wife via plenty of fish.she was in HK living/working and after we started talking via phone we moved her back home to santa rosa before xmas.i went there in may of '09 married there in front of her family.they were great,the wife has been here in the usa since '10.we are cool....
wish i saw your video 14 years ago hehe. met a filipina had a son and supported both of them. when i caught her messing around and got pregnant with her Bf i asked her to let me take my son to the USA and she agreed. He is 11 now and the best boy anyone could have and she is with the cement and rebar that i left behind. i did spend so much there building and supporting her but i have a son who is worth every penny i spent. i guess i met one of the bad ones so be careful. i still love phil and the people there but if your a foreigner to them your rich and they will tell you anything to get your money period. i should have bought a condo in makati and that would have been money well spent.
Its cool that Filipinas go the extra mile for their man, but honestly, I think they are looking at the big picture ultimately. "What can he do for my family"? "Any kids I have with him will have rights for citizenship in USA, AUS, Germany, etc". "Most Western guys will have a check coming from Social Security at retirement, and thats for life". "Maybe someday he takes me to his country, which has a safety net". It ain't the "white" skin and rounder eyes they are drooling over guys, its what you bring to the table. (If anything, they love light-skinned Korean boy bands). Never forget that you are a retirement plan, even if its a modest one.
You're generally correct. One thing about pinoys is the absolute loyalty to those close to them which is contrasted by the ambivalence towards strangers. Very little sense of community, especially in Manila.
Yes a retirement plan but they take care of their foreigner husbands in return. They will not leave them in nursing homes. If they produce kids, they will take care of those kids. Just give them opportunities and they will make the most out of it. Please dont make it appear that the Filipina is the taking and you are the giving. Its more a give and take relationship. And what do you think of white women, arent they marrying for security too?
@@rawbomagaj1811 I agree. White women r mostly about having it all n their best lives now! Cant trust any women to be honest! Lol. Look at adam n eve. Adam trusted eve over god n he got into big trouble...life goes on. I think I may be forever single n these videos help convince me of that.
MARRY A AN EDUCATED FILIPINA AND SOMEONE WHO KNOWS HOW TO BUSINESS.THATS THE BEST I COULD ADVICE!AND OF COURSE ,THE ONE WHO IS NOT MARRIED YET AND DONT HAVE SMALL SIBLINGS TO SHOULDER ON.WE DONT HAVE DIVORCE HERE.AND YOU ARE HERE TO ENJOY LIFE!I KNOW SOMEONE AND IF YOU ARE INTERSTED JUST CONTACT ME.
Thank you for the great videos. They are well done and very informative. That Carolina accent with the Far East in the background is quite a juxtaposition. Keep up the good work!
@@JeremyClodfelter what i like about you is that you're keeping it real for many of us who have been thinking of jumping on that big silver bird, I've been trying for over 10 years to go there.
I met a poor girl in 1973 in Cebu at a university. Most beautiful woman I ever saw. married her a year later and we have been together 44 yrs. Two sons. Most devoted wife, mother and friend ever born. Yes, you get the family. They ARE all about family, yours and hers. Put 7 thru university, they are successful now and am now called "Uncle Steve"..an honor. I love the Philippines "Tito Steve"
Congrats on your success Steve. That's an amazing story!
Met my Filipina wife in Sept of 73 and married her in Feb 1974. We have three wonderful kids and a pot full of grandkids. Yes, a devoted wife, mother and friend. Never had a family problem except my mother-in-law still hasn't forgiven me for taking her baby away from her. :-)
God bless you. Filipino women BORN in the Philippines will love you, protect you, and care for you till the day you die.
@@methemonkeyking that's right! Gotta be BORN in the Philippines.
Awesome. I'm hugely impressed sir. Cheers
The decency and sincerity of this man is so evident.What a great guy!
Thanks Roger!
Yes he is!!
I have been going here since 1989 and retired here in 2010... Live VERY WELL on my USA Social Security of $742,50 each month and still have money at the end of the month.. And I do not live in a shack...3 bedroom cement house western style and high end wood work and tiles,,,YES IT CAN BE DONE... If your not trying to be a BIG SHOT !!!!
Well I think it all depend in wich province are you living ..and if you rent furniture or Un furniture .I know some people yes they live with almoust same amount B ut in the Bohol area yn the country farms ,,I believe rents are going really up in all Philippines ..Still food is super cheep ..But I pass the line of 1000k us every month ..Thanks
JOE , I GUESS YOU ARE VERY HEALTHY AND NEVER NEED TO SEE A DOCTOR AND NO MEDICINE ??
THAT IS WHY I STAY LIVING IN CALIFORNIA BECAUSE ALL THOSE ARE FREE FOR ME BECAUSE I GET ONLY $900 FROM SOCIAL SECURITY
Hey, would you tell a little of what was the proccess in order to buy yourself a place in the Philipines and also move everything you had to move?
Jospeh, its best you admit at once that you made some higher initial investments to end up with so low monthly expenses, its different for someone who isnt established yet, and with such a low monthly amount from day 1 chances are they will never be fully established and can never start living cheap.
I got an american friend who retired in PH, he got 2,000 monthly pension but his filipna wife and their 2 kids make sure they are always broke, its a trap to many foreigners fall into, sending kids to private schools and letting the family have expensive habits, 2000 is nowhere near enough for such a lifestyle. 4,000 is a nice amount to spend per month, 742.50 barely covers a 2 night stay at a luxury hotel in Angeles, which says a lot about your definition of "VERY WELL".
Met an old guy who had a pension of 6,000 dollars monthly and just wow, i had some pretty awesome girlfriends in PH myself but his was better, and more than 3x younger than him. So 6,000 is a good goal =)
@@samaldini to buy property In the Philippines you have to marry a Filipino with the exception being a condo which you can buy. If you are married the Filipino owns 51% of the property. As for moving stuff over, I've heard of one or two people using a c can but most people just buy what they need there as it's much less of a headache and usually much cheaper.
I married a Filipino she’s the best thing that ever happened to me I have 5 beautiful children 18 grandchildren and one ☝️ great granddaughter and I love 💕 living in the Philippines 🇵🇭 but he’s right be careful there
Don't do drugs, no politics, and be nice. You will be ok.
Agreed!
I just HATE communism.
Communism is the reason to leave my country in first place.
Jason Jones thats everywhere in the world... people with a attitude will always be a problem" so stay away from them"
Why no politics?
Philippines have not had a great history in picking government or at least ones that don't turn into dictatorships, dictatorships don't like foreign nationals complaining
Bravo! Great job, I have lived here in Metro Manila for going on 10 years now, married to an exceptionally wonderful Filipina, and her pamilya! We live simple, respectful lives, and the advice given in this video is truly solid gold common sense! Guys, just be yourself, be honest, open to new ideas, and respectful of the people, culture and country. As expats, we are representatives of our home countries, if one acts badly, it reflect on all of us!
Thanks for sharing
I like this man. I really do. He speaks common sense. That's all. Just common sense...
Thanks Oscar!
He's correct about just about everything! Follow his advice, especially stay away from bar stools!
Smile.Keep your mouth shut. Never talk politics and religion. Keep your income to yourself.
Do not wear flashy jewelry.Never piss off a local-you don't know who they may know .
I have lived abroad on and off for years and this is my best advice.
Exactly. Well said
Excellent advice
Gold but true for all countries
I couldn't agree with you more.
My story is different than most. Met my Ormoc girl online by chance through a chatting app. After 2 divorces from American women, I wanted real change. We hit it off right away. She was a drop dead gorgeous 29 yr old. I was at 45 yrs old. She was 3 years in to her separation from her husband. 4 kids between them. She had a great personality and we really clicked. After 2 months chatting, I got my passport and flew there. Everything went great! We were a couple. I took great care of her and her kids. New apartment, new everything. Too big a heart I guess :/ Stayed a month. Went back home. Went back the next year. Fell in love. She definitely seemed to be too. Lots of real emotions. We got engaged. And since almost a full year before, I had been paying the lawyer there to process and push her annulment forward. Only finding out as time passed that her annulment was all but impossible to get done. 5k spent on just the lawyer by year 2. Still not to court for final approval. Keeping her and her family up the whole time. Sending an average of about $400 USD per month, not including the lawyer... and a lawyer here to get her visa paperwork ready. It all began to fall apart as I was around 30k deep into it and running out of income to send. Her and I had a fuss, which was rare. She wanted to move to a cheaper apartment to help, which was fine and appreciated but it was a few feet from her ex husbands door. She claimed it made since to help the kids but of course I took issue. She got angry. We broke up and it was never the same. I lost her, the money, all my hopes and dreams of having my pinay wife and was also in near financial ruin back home in N.C. We stayed in touch for awhile. She left to work in Manila for a bit after that. We stopped talking.
I realize I will be laughed at for this. I just wanted to share that yes I made some mistakes. Even though they were made with a pure heart to help her and be with her. It was the greatest moments of my life and I still have not moved on two years later and cry over her whenever the memories cross my mind. Be careful what decisions you make. Not everyone has been as fortunate as to get things with their Pinay girl to work out. Fairytales don't always have happy endings. If yours did work out, then good for you but remember to show understanding for others that did not. :((
Thanks for the video. Good advice.
Thanks for sharing your story. I truly hope your situation improves!
I am 45 dating online 28 year old Filipina. Mine has no kids, never married... thanks for sharing. I was also target of many scammers. You have to be careful and suspicious, no matter of people dating.
hxcjeff no one's laughing at you. Sorry for what you went thru
Sorry it did not work for you. My wife is 47 now and I'm 67 we been together now 24 yrs, been a lovely union! 5 kids.
You don't sound like an idiot you just bit off more than you can chew & took too long to admit it to yourself.
Lots of good advice in this video that I strongly recommend following. I lived in Costa Rica for a few years before moving to Colombia, and watched the bar stools do a lot of Expats in, literally. Most of the Expats just hung around the bars drinking from morning to night with nothing else going for them. I can imagine how easy a man can fall into that pattern if you don't have a plan. Like the video suggest, get out and meet people, travel around the country and enjoy life!
Thanks Ta.
@@JeremyClodfelter Costa Rica is very corrupt, and has constantly rising prices.
Theft is high in all areas of the country, and you litterally have to guarg everything you own all of the time.That in itself is not only tiring, but keeps you from living freely without worry.
I met my fiancée on Asian Dating, and I feel I was extremely lucky to have found her because she was a hard working nanny in Hong Kong and never dated or been married at the age of 32. After visiting her twice in Philippines and falling in love with this beautiful person inside and out, she has passed her interview at the Embassy in Manila and will be in the states soon. Our plan will be to retire back in her place in Leyte. I really enjoy your videos sir, I love your perspective.God bless.
Thanks Kirby, and congratulations.
Kirby Logan congratulations I met my gf over Facebook. We chatted did phone and video calls for two and a half years. Finally last September 2017 I came to Quezon City to be with her. It's going 9 months now and we are very happy. We have a nice apartment here and plan to marry and live here permanently now that I'm retired.
Kirby Logan
Wish you the very best and hopefully adjust with her (perhaps with her family, lol j/k) and the environment. Jeremy Clodfelter presented good things on what/what-not-to-do. NO offense, but just be cautious on the woman herself (NOT saying if she's bad or not) because people do change (for better or worse) AFTER marriages. For security some people do make prenuptial agreements (in paper or in video), and these agreements does NOT have to be all about $$$.
As soon as she gets to. the states she is going to divorce you.
NOT ALL FILIPINA DO THAT FRIEND.THEY ARE MORE LIKELY NAIVE,MOSTLY I SHOULD SAY.
You're accent is warm and friendly. Your information is common sense that needs to be said out loud because common sense seems to be not as common as it should be. I'm saving this video on my PI Playlist. :)
Thanks Gerald! It's always good to know I am producing something of value.
Spent 6 yrs in PI and agree with you 100%. I have a great PI wife and live in VN now, because there were no biz or work opportunities in PI that I felt were good. Hope folks listen to you. Good show!
Thanks a lot J.R. I appreciate you tuning in! Congrats on the relationship.
I have my resident visa and can stay in PI for as long as I want, no marriage or other obligation. My observation so far is that PI is a valid SEA retirement option if you have common sense and not an alcoholic that just sits at the bar all day. The main thing is that you have some income from outside the country as a pension or dividend that pays the basics (rent, food etc.). From there its all about travel, girls, misc. If you dont have enough pension to cover anything because you buggered off early, then you gots what you gots.
That’s a fair observation EJ. Thanks for the comment.
For no particular reason I can point to, I really like this guy. Self-effacing, realistic, great attitude, trying to good in the world ... I don't know, those basic qualities are what it's all about
Thanks Patrick! Much appreciated!
Some very wise words!
I am coming to the Philippines on my sailboat, I am 36, will be 37 by the time I get there. Kind of makes me wonder what I will find there.
How’d it go?
I'm wondering also.
You living a bless life brother
don't trust anyone here, until you get to know them and their family. they will smile at you and lie through their teeth. and don't trust dating sites. just come here in person.
I couldn’t agree more about the people. I did have some success with dating sites, but I was extremely selective. Thanks for the comment.
Bang On Mate.
Yes be a model citizen rich foreigner or else, right Felix? Now you know why the country is in such a mess.
Cactus Jack, great advice, i had to check if i was the one to write your comment long ago and forgot it. But i dont always recommend to get to know the family, to be honest some girls even think its exiting with a guy who dont want to kiss up to her parents, a little sense of rebellion is a sure way to turn those girls on.
Reading all of this sounds depressing. Lol. Cant believe those people view me as a walking atm! Lol
Reason enuff for me to chose to go to the central n south americas or austrailia really. Not sure. Im still researching. Not sure 50 hr plane trip is worth it for 1 mo vacay n then 50 hr back. Lol. Im looking to move overseas but this video wasnt too encouraging. It seems most countries suck n i know about women. They can play men like fiddles real ez. Its a slippery slope n especially so in pi i guess. Bummer. Will see.
Thank you . Ive been chatting with a great woman everyday for three years and am about to go there . Totally like your opinion and lots of your followers. Thanks Again. Great Americans died to keep the Philippines great. I wont stand for those Americans or others who want to take advantage of such kind beautiful people.
Good for you Gary. I wish you all the best!
So true, no matter where you go in the world always use protection not only for your own safety but your partners too.
I find its alot more experience of meeting and getting to know a person is old fashion romantic way.
Foreigners can't own guns in the Philippines.
Guys, DON'T go on the sites. Go to PH for at least 3 weeks.
Agreed!
PH?
Let's take the example of Angeles City, what else can you do in Angeles City except to drink the whole day. The Philippine government should build a recreation center in Angeles City for expats like a gym, swimming pool, tennis court, basketball court, chess competition, etc. These will help rehabilitate the alcoholics westerners.
Lol. I hope the Philippine govt likes your suggestion!
Ain't going to happen. They can barely build secure buildings to save their people from typhoons.
You marry even the neighbors, and distant relatives they never met before. They look at you in terms of dollars, as a personal bank account, a good source of easy money.
I’ve heard that many times Ernie. Thanks for the comment.
HAHAA!! This is 100% fact.
@@jett70710 Oh ya for sure, they look at you as if your a 2 legged ATM Machine and nothing else.
Bull crap
I married my Filipina wife 10 years ago and her family has NEVER ask for a penny or Peso not once, so your statement is not true of all woman here.
First time I've seen one of your video's and have to say that was very good advice. I'm an older guy (like at retirement age) in Canada who has been married to a Filipina for a few years now, with plans of spending at least half of our time in the Philippines in the not so distant future. I've subscribed and hope to enjoy more of your videos now that I've found your channel.
Thanks Tim. Welcome to the channel!
I married a bargirl from the philippines in 1992, still married...just saying
Congrats Joe! I mean that. You are one of the few. 👍🏻
i married one fromsagada 1985 still together they make great wives. btw i was in San Miguel zambles
Dont do things in the Philippines you wont do anywhere.
True, but you have to be even more careful as a foreigner.
Is it ok to get pissed watching movies in my own living room?
Pretty much 🤣
@@barrymusgrove9900 My dream retirement! Some classic 70's movies, fridge full of Red Horse beer, tropical rain outside, Aircon going full throttle. PI, here I come!
When in the philippines, just concentrate to your reason of being in the philippines. Don’t mess up with internal matter, you re just a guest and don’t have to get involve in whatever problem that is not related to your purpose of being in the philippines. President Duterte is not what we often hear in the West. Duterte will never do you wrong if you do not mess up with his country men an women, if you do not behave like arrogant to your guest country.......as a french African guy, I feel more home in the philippines than elsewhere in the Western Hemisphere. About woman, you have bad and good everywhere and there is no more hiv in the philippines than in any other country in the so call western countries. Respect Filipino, don’t think they are less than you because they are not and you will be fine.
You make me laugh! I specifically said, "The Philippines has a LOWER rate of HIV than many other countries."
I ve confirmed what you ve said by saying that the philippines have no “more
“ HIV than any western country.....sorry about my English, I m french....but I approve everything you ve said
respect is word and most pinoys go out there way to help you if you need it really
french african guy.. but OFW in paris. lol dont fool us dude.
Honest and valuable advice from someone with first-hand experience. Thanks.
Welcome Patrick! Thanks for the comment!
I don't think it's that the President doesn't like foreigners ,more that he doesn't like the way some of the foreigners behave there. I've seen it for myself with people that would politely be described in the West as "oddballs" with young girls, macho types thinking it's ok to eye up anything female in the Malls and all kinds of arrogance and ignorance in between. For too long these guys have been tolerated and trust me ,plenty in Britain would like to see a "behave yourself or get out" policy here instead of often seriously bad people being allowed to stay because of their "human rights".
I agree with everything you said with exception to your first independent clause. However, that’s just my opinion. Thanks for the comment.
I disagree with you Noodles. Our prez doesnt like foreigners who act like we are still subservient to you. We are a sovereign nation and all we want is to be treated as equal. Personally I have seen a lot of foreigners being so rude and thinks he owns the place. You are our guest and as such please behave.
I also travel alot to different countries and as long you follow their rules/laws and respect the people you will never get into trouble. Have you guys travel to Russia? You wont last a day if you act like an asshole. Same as anywhere else.
I disagree on your saying he cuddles China. Pls get your facts right
Wow!..when he mentioned that Filipina women would go and beyond for her man...yesss...I truly agree. Excellent observation, I salute you. Thank you.
Thank you for the polite comment. Much appreciated.
One thing I think personally you got wrong I understand the probability of a bar girl sleeping with more men upping your chances of catching something.But some women not all actually use dating agencies just like a bar girl uses a bar for income point and person I can testify to is my ex Lhen I found out the hard way she was seeing me and two more guys at the same time and just waiting on each one coming for vacation time needless to say that terminated her I sent her back home to Tarlac after five days of a month vacation and finished the holiday on my own. I met her through Filipino Cupid and at the time I thought she was great and on point she was my first Filipino girlfriend and now I’ve met Del and much happier and I met her through a Filipino looking for friends site and she had only posted pics of her graduation and we got talking through that just a simple comment from me giving her congratulations on her achievements.
Good points John.
I REALLY ENJOYED LISTENING TO YOUR ADVICE. I ALSO LIKE YOUR ACCENT REMINDING ME A COW BOY MOVIE. ALL THE BEST! THANKS FOR LOADING! GOD BLESS YOU!
Thank you!
Great information ! Having traveled some myself I've seen how EASY it is for Ex-Pats to fall into the habit of Drinking too much. I've spent a fair amount of time in Mexico and seen it firsthand.Because it's sooo damn easy to do. Rock On Brother. P.S. I live on the Virginia/North Carolina border. Even though I myself am a New Yorker born and raised, I live amongst people who speak with the same regional accent that you have.So watching you in the Philippines sounds like listening to one of my neighbors. Comforting. Retiring this Summer ( 56 ) and am considering the Philippines for expatriation. Thanks again.
Thanks so much for sharing Gregg! I really appreciate it! Let me know if you ever come this way!
Sorry to hear that. i hope to make it to Costa Rica eventually.
At least this man speak honestly and truthfully. My respect.
Thank you!
I know guys have gone there with around 100k, lived over 10 years well, then started collecting pension, and still live well. 10k a year is a pretty good life, especially with the right woman and owning your property.
you cant own a property.
@@imgrootrf4753 Of course Foreigners can on property in the Philippines... Maybe limited.... Just goes see yourself a good attorney... For Realestate...
I love the Philippines. My girlfriend and her family is nothing but awesome!
I also love the PH!
Where are you living now? My place is in Masbate Island, but I live in Bacoor Cavite with my wife of 6 years, she is 35, I am 57, we now have 2 lovely daughters, 4 and 2.
I am now living in Bangkok, Thailand. i never made it to Cavite, but I heard it was nice.
I will be staying in cavite
I live in Bacoor. Mambog 1
Very informative video. Really appreciated it much. One good thing to do is to get out of your comfort zone sometimes, mingle with friends and be one of them. Be open to know their culture then good and genuine things may follow along with it
I agree. Thanks for the comment!
I met my wife on Philippina Heart married in 2010 still am blessed with her.
That's Awesome Paul! Thank you for sharing!
Have watched many videos from that side but this guy is emotionally stable I like that.
Thanks!
@@JeremyClodfelter your welcome I have already subscribed
Excessive Drinking definitely does ruin most foreigners there. But the waitress will be willing to put out, its not like a western stripclub. Most foreigners make the mistake of staying in one place for too long. Its best to always be on the move and to keep a low profile. The province is deadly after dark.
Another tip would be to avoid family loans and sad luck stories. Cut the freeloader uncle and 2nd cousins who want to drink and gamble on your wallet
Good Points.
Priceless!! Hahaha, you have learned your lessons well!!
So ur saying i shouldnt buy that 20g container house n 25 yr lease n stay in 1 spot for 25 yrs! What?
Uve got to be shixxing me right? Lol.
Ive never heard anything like what u are talking about in the us. So ur saying i should be a 2nd class citizen n take my beatings n be happy? Lol. What a joke. Pi sounds like a joke to me because no jobs for foreigners n only wives own property n families r known to scam us guys as walking atms! Yea pi way too risky for me. Sorry but that is what i am learning.
@@JeremyClodfelter what's a provence? a city?
@@jc41457 YEP he means that exzactly plus the homes are super super small like living in a big closet with a small bathroom its a joke the sizes of homes there thats why ive herd build your own house western style lol.
THIS IS THE MOST HELPFUL video for those travelling in the Philippines. I have viewed your video on Thailand. Your comments on THAILAND is also the same in the Philippines. Hope you can do more what not to do in specific country in Europe perhaps... You have a very good topic....
Thank you!
You are spot on, and funny! Enjoy your commentary immensely. Carry on, guardian of men!
Thanks Michael!
Lol Filipino Cupid. 😂 that’s how I met my wife 😆 we’ve been happily married for 7 years and now we got a cute little boy.
I love her family. They are awesome.
The Philippines 🇵🇭 is such a hospitable place. I can’t wait to go back.
Congrats!
Straight forward and well put....Yes I agree with you.
Thank you Barry!
Man you hit the nail square on this video. The two that stood out for me that were solid reminders are to not tie your life up with a girl and don't catch an attitude there about things not going your way.
Thanks Randal!
That is correct 💁🏽♀️.. in any 3rd country.. And I applaud u for the condom reference.. outsider cannot and will not own any property in the Philippine.. that is just how it is.. new sub
Thanks for subscribing, and welcome to the channel.
Sadly most Filipinos don't respect each other nor foreigners. So it's a little funny to ask for foreigners to all behave like model citizens. Take my neighbor who throws cigarette butts to my balcony, after mentioning it twice, he still keeps doing it. Of course if I complain too loud I'm the "arrogant foreigner". Where's the respect there...
It's not PC for a rich foreigner to complain, you have learned the rules, now you must obey. Try to return a broken aircon for warranty, good luck. Now have your wife exchange the same broken unit, no problem, you know what the deal is.
Now you're the Mexican.
Lol, my mother in law is a wealthy Filipina and her husband works for customs. I was treated like a king there and as soon as a customs suv pulled up and a police officer got out and carried my bags off the ferry, suddenly all the taxis shilling me for a fare and the people hawking tourist garbage treated me like a ghost. It kind of sucks seeing that kind of class divide, but it's nice when you're on the long end of that stick every once in a while. It really is all about who you know over there.
@@bt4350 sure is:) ive felt like a rock star almost .. a few times here:)
Your first mistake was telling him that it bothers you. Now he’ll never stop.
The leader there is OK. The ones before a disaster. This one got the drug problem under control. He is soft but has had effect. Loved this video and the attitude. Fantastic .... so I subbed.
Thanks Steven! Welcome to the channel!
L M A O... at 25,000 and counting killed through EJK (Extra Judicial KIllings), take your luck to be part of a statistics. Syphilis duterte already admitted the EJKs.
Did a good job. I live for 24 yrs in Iloilo and Cebu, got married there and have 5 kids. Now in NC. Love to go back . Love riding my 750 old Virago thru Visayas, and in Luxon!
Thank you!
Good video. We need more expats like you in the Philippines. Better yet, I advise future expats to view your videos. You seem like good people.
Thanks for tuning in Chris!
Hi Jeremy, I missed your kind of videos like this in 🇵🇭 Philippines.. Good point for expats whose gonna stay in 🇵🇭.
it's true, you must have an income, I'm retired USAF, but I know people who come here with a lump sum and after 3 years they go broke.
Definitely have some kind of monthly pension, a savings account will eventually be depleted here!
Jeremy, I hope you keep these videos coming. I am a veteran on full VA disability (3000 USD Monthly) and thinking about closing down all my debt here in the states and then moving to the Philippines. I was there when the navy base was still active till 92. The place still has a place in my mind. I am looking to start a fresh new life and just can't seem to get that here in the states. I would have a number of questions to ask if you ever check these messages. Other than that, I have been surfing looking for videos that might answer my questions, the problem is finding ones that are up to date and not 4 or 5 years old as things can change such as visa requirements and such. I am leaning on the Philippines because there is a VA outpatient clinic in Manila and a handful of US based banks here which will make me having access to my pension easier for me to set up. Hope you keep getting these videos out and keeping us all up to date.
Thanks Phillip, but I have relocated to Thailand, however, this channel has many videos with info on the Philippines. Thanks for the comment.
Why Thailand?
So much better than any other place I've been in SE Asia.
Respect yourself and others and you will be fine.
Agreed!
Most honest video yet, love the fact that you get me,us men who do crazy shit and then lives on. Keep em coming,
Lol.
@@JeremyClodfelter any honest women to show me thailand, and more, send contats
What NOT to do in the USA: Bring your Filipino Wife.
LOL.
Why?
because she will soon feel homesick and sad, because family will write her that something bad happened and they need help. Because mom and dad want to come to visit and you have to buy the plane tickets, because her brother is in trouble and need money. But this is not something that could happen only with filippinos girls. This is commonplace if you marry a girl from "poor, faraway exotic countries", be them southamerican, south-east asia, whatever. Not always, of course, but probably
@@lyn846 because once here she will like the european/american way of life, she will go out much more that in Asia, will expend much more money and will finally find another man who she finds more interesting than you.
Depends on the girl and you. If you know she is a bargirl or golddigger, u get what is coming to u in the USA. Keep it simple, dont talk about income, and just chill.
Hi I’m a Brit been living here for two years you have given very good advice this is my first time viewing your channel I’m going to watch more many thanks
Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching Chris! Much appreciated!
the benefits of being with a bar girl, NO DRAMA... lol... lol Just kidding, when I was stationed there, they (the bar girls) were my best friend. They always looked after me and made sure that I was safe. It also helped that majority of them knew my uncle and snitched me out when I was doing silly stuff.
Thank you for this video. I worked here in Manila and knew many friends having same situation as you said. I had a friend also from US. He just married to a Filipina last year. Now he has hard time to help his wife processing everything on getting US visa and so on.. it costs a lot of money.
Thanks for the comment TW
I plan move to Philippines sometime in year 2020 this really helps think for video
Welcome!
Woh.... Just finished the Thai video... this one is just as informative & spot on. You speak my language my friend. I appreciate your logic... #respect
Thanks again Billy! Much appreciated!
you make great vlogs and you are better than TV travel shows! you have a great voice and the camera loves you! keep making vlogs and so positive-!!!! awesome!!!!
Thanks so much! I really appreciate the comment!
Dude...you're like an "ANNOYING(because you're right) friend that every...lucky, person should have.
AWESOME channel...by the way.
If you marry a Filipina, you are marrying the whole family HAHAHA
In many cases, that is true! Thank you for the comment.
Lol.... thankfully I married just my darling 30 yrs now and still going strong. Am fortunate too she comes from an upbeat family in Manila.
MrDiabotical make it know before you get married that is not going to happen. I did and it's no problem.
Yes that's true.
Ha ha yes I married to a Filipina your totally right :D lol Lolo nags me constantly :D - weird .. is it me or do all Filipinos sleep hugging pillows???
Way to go! There are quite a lot of valid points in this video that will help others wanting to spend their time and money here in the Philippines. Endeavoring to be an expat anywhere involves a lot of risks, even in a country that some think are full of friendly, accomodating people.
Just do your research. It will be YOUR decision to move in to this country as an expat anyway. If good things happen, be thankful and happy. If it's the opposite, learn from it and move on.
I agree!
I’ve seen it first hand..old guy loses his mind over smorgasbord of ladies in the PI and is a ticket to US as well as security! Average marriage: 7 years.. long enough to apply for citizenship.
At the age of 17 I was working in a hospital in the village (Manhattan) and all the hospital rooms were full of dying young men and a few women. Years later when drugs were helping people live longer a counselor I worked with would point out all pretty girls that had AIDS and I would have been happy to sleep with those girls had I not known. I NEVER went bareback with any girl after that, always wore a rain coat no matter how pretty no matter how hot things got. I slept with 100's of girls and never caught anything, not a sore, not a wart, not a baby, nada. I am happily married and I can bareback all I want now and not worry about the wife catching anything. protect your Johnson at all costs and possibly save your life.
I'm glad you have no problems. Unfortunately, your story is a rare one. Thank you for the comment.
Well said my friend. Nothing better than a Filipina who considers you "Her Man" ... I will keep my wife and avoid ANY Bar / KTV girl. But my Asawa does NOT Share!
I like the frankness of this guy, couldn't imagine why he chose to stay. Hey man, I myself is Filipino-American born in the Philippines but hesitant to go back home to my birthplace b/c I could live more comfortably here in the US. Come back to the USA!
I didn’t stay. I went to Thailand. Lol
The Philippines is a perfect place for grown men to get into trouble.
The man is 100% right I'll been there two different time I have marry a philippine woman ,I,m retired and she will be next year.and we will be moving there after she retired an she sell her home here in the US.
I can do that any place. I'm actually pretty careful there.
ToddAndelin very quickly get in trouble hahaha
Grown, stupid and ignorant men gets in trouble any place in the World
I've been twice to the Philippines now and enjoyed each visit and going back next year...just keep your shit together and you'll have a great time... 3 months last Winter and my first visit was for a month....someday I'd love to settle there for good.... :)
Great video. Very informative and I love the straight talking honesty.
I was there in 1985 before the Internet came . I got married there and have 2 great kids . I am now remarried to a Chinese. No regrets. I would say to all guys going out there do your homework first . Be streetwise I was always a target. Keep your brain out of your pants. Don't get into a taxi with 2 men . Don't talk politics or religion. Trust know one. Things may have improved since I was there when Marcos was in power. There was a lot of street poverty and kids looking for money options, so be on your guard again trust know one because I got ripped off so many times. Apart from that. Enjoy.Thanks for the video. Brings back memories.
Thanks for the comment. It doesn't sound like things have changed that much. You pretty much nailed it!
Where is your location sir?.. Here in sanjose delmonte cost of living is very cheap. You rent a whole house for 80$ a month and also a full set meal for only 60cents.. Nice video sir.. 👍
I am currently in Thailand, but this video was shot in Nueva Vizcaya.
Heyyy, happy i came across this comment. i will be in the phili in a few days time and i think this is a perfect place for a start. will be grateful if u help me maybe in getting accommodation and directing me from the airport. thank you🙏🙏🙏🙏
I'm an indoor person so I don't mind being inside all day. Going out to eat or food shopping is all the outdoor activity I need.
if you have a filipina wife, the whole family realatives, cousins is your family now lol
That's one reason I moved to Thailand! lol. Thanks for the comment.
Oliver - in what way? Positive or negative? I am just meeting a girl from Filipino... to be honest, I am pretty lonely here in Europe. I would like to have a warm wife and family... what do you mean? They are just about your money or... ?
Frenky B. I see he didn't answer You, so I will, I Married a Filipina a couple yrs ago, and while it's true you marry the whole family that can be a good thing, my new in-laws are wonderful, caring honest people, and just like my Wife, they also go way above and beyond to make me feel welcome, some of friendliest people I have met in my 54 yrs, also be prepared, Filipinos Love to celebrate, especially birthdays, they will cook up a feast you wouldn't believe for these occasions, and these people really know how to cook! My in-laws even have a party and cook up a storm for my birthday when I'm not there for the occasion, I am truly blessed to have these people for in-laws. If you have a Filipino girlfriend you are a lucky man, although I'm sure there are some bad women there, as there is everywhere, my Wife would go to the ends of the earth for me, and is completely faithful, I have friends married to Filipinos also and they agree it was the best decision they have made. Also I have found that people in the Philippines are some of the friendliest people I have ever come across, much more so than people here in the States, just don't act like an idiot. This had been my experience, and I hope it helps you out, if your girlfriend is one of the good ones, Marry her, you'll be glad you did, I wish you well on your journey.
Frenky B, what Oliver meant was if you marry a filipina you marry the whole family, means to say the whole family is looking up to you financially, especially families coming from very remote areas and, yes poor. There are plus and minus points in it but mostly minus on your part.
It doesnt mean you can shag the whole family.
But this is not always the case, but this happens due to economic reasons. Also please bear in mind that this is a catholic nation and such they have this notion of extended family where a married son/daughter is still living on the same roof.
You will always be the outsider, never on the inner circle, you will be met with jealousy and indifference, get used to it.
Jeremy good advice. I have been going there now three years. I would add, if going to get lucky, stay in Angeles city or Makati. Meet other expats or find Filipino friends. Travel with your friends to provinces. Most Filipino's are nice and respectful. Do Not do drugs or hang around people that do. Duterte is no joke. Everybody loves him and he is making the country better. So be respectful any where you go. You will be treated the same. If you are going to meet a good girl, get away from the big cities. I've done the crazy bar hopping thing. I've been to Tagatay, Gen San, Palawan, Coron, Baclor. I did meet my fiancee on DateinAsia. I did run into scammers on there. But only one or two. Now my fiancee is in So California while I work in Afghanistan. Great video :)
Good advice David!
Good Video , i would just add , always always keep some emergency cash for a flight out, its not a good place to be stuck,
Agreed
I'm Filipino and I agree with the things that Jeremy Clodfelter says on this video.
Thanks Gerald!
You're awesome mate. Great advice.
Thanks so much
My wife is from the Philippines and she is a wonderful loving woman. Family comes first in the Philippines something that missing in western countries today. And yes family comes out of the woodwork when its time for a party or a gathering. To put in prospective for $300.00 you can put on a pig roast, beer, liquor and all the food for over 50 people the cost of one night out in the USA for 2 people. I get more from seeing the joy on the faces from people who have so little, then blowing the money on myself. We from the west have not had it that bad,we are spoiled in so many way. Its good to enjoy the simple things in life and yes its money spent on family you don't know but who cares its a party.... Just roll with it! My wife and I are just back from a 30 day vacation and had a hard time spending 80 dollars a day average. ( Just remember when you are on vacation they are on vacation too.) Just be smart with your money and make sure you have retirement income also. I talked to some who make it on as little as 600.00 us dollars a month and get by but it is tight!
Thanks for the comment Michael. A good comment with real world experience is always appreciated.
@@JeremyClodfelter We are planning to retire to the Philippines in the next 8 years have a house already and a 500sq meter lot. I was forced to buy the house its a typical set up that its was grandmas house with her parents house built next door and her brother store on the other side of the house. When her grandmother was to die the house was to be sold and split between all the brothers and sisters. I figured in the long run it would be cheaper then sending extra money each month to support them and putting her brothers family out of work. As it is we send 150.00 to 200.00 dollars to support the family with basic needs. The Philippines social security or old age money that is supposed to be paid each month is not, they may get it every 3 months with no back pay. Its better to make them work for most of the money they get but help out on the short fall. As it is the 200.00 will pay water, electric, (moms part for tiny house) food, moms meds, and tv/internet load! So the cost of my water and electric bill in the USA it pretty much covers everything there! I told my wife the car payments and auto insurance money alone we can pay our bills in the Philippines that would be about $600.00 The one thing is food cost have gone up I find cost of eggs around 7 peso each or $1.58 per dozen all pork 260 peso per kilo or around $ 2.45 a pound rice has doubled in cost in the last six year since was there last. If I remember correct 6 years ago smokes per pack were around 50 peso now run around 90 peso per pack or $1.70 USD. Good bottle of rum will cost about 260 peso or about $5 USD. You can buy rock gut rum not aged for as little as 40 peso less then $ 1 USD. Hope this helps out other people thinking about over seas retirement go and stay in a place and buy like the locals. If you cant buy your meat/fish in an open market with no refrigeration or your rice from an open bag with bugs in it then stay away. Also remember this all your food needs to be stored in plastic storage bins with lids. It may be different in big cities but in the provinces this is how it is.
Best thing I can recommend is, get on the internet. Don’t go to the dating sites, but to the UA-cam videos such as this one. Learn from them. Heed their warnings. Never go to the Philippines, or anywhere, without a contingency plan.
I completely agree. Thank you for the comment.
Where are the comments that support this advice? Other than, I married...I have lived here....all great experiences...cmon...name one thing healthy about going out with...?
Ur not gonna last! Thank you, so true and I am a woman with sons. I share this video with every guy that expresses his so called interest in " the Phillipines "
Thanks GM!
Some interesting points there for the inexperienced thinking of coming here to the Ph
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Thank you for the video! I’ve visited the Philippines twice with my dad, and mainly stayed in Hinunangan, Southern Leyte with family when we weren’t exploring some of the other islands. What part of the Philippines did you record this video?
Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya
100 to 300 thousands dollars wont last you 3 to 5 yrs . Pft I live with less in the US. To each their own. But if I had $300,000 I'd live 20 yrs comfotably....in the Phil's. Granted you'd have to take inflation in to account.
Solid info.
I live fine in NCR for 1200$ month
Never pick fight with some strangers, you may be surprised what a short knife any knife can do to the human body, and family is much stronger in bonds, and the practice of upholding ones honor is really strong....
I would never pick a fight with people from another country.
Abstain from discussions about:
Politics
Religion
Drugs
Don't say things against:
Government or it's officials.
Person's Family.
Religious affiliations
Live in a provincial area and not Manila, because it is cheaper costs and there are less:
Corrupt people per Capita.
Less mosquitos, depending on locale.
Less dependence on foreign 💰.
Avoid being kidnapped by:
checking with the USA Embassy Travel Advisory.
Be in well lit areas whenever possible.
Definitely.
Avoid being kidnapped. Ha,ha..:-)
Solid advice, words of wisdom sadly taken by way too few foreigners. If you have just arrived or plan to go LISTEN TO THIS GUY...otherwise you'll be spit out faster than a hairball from a cat.
Thanks for the comment!
Advice Feed the local police there haha herd it gets you out of trouble haha..
Don't accept tampo whatever you do. Pretty good ideas. Watch out for the family black holes where the money disappears.
whats tampo?
met my filipina wife via plenty of fish.she was in HK living/working and after we started talking via phone we moved her back home to santa rosa before xmas.i went there in may of '09 married there in front of her family.they were great,the wife has been here in the usa since '10.we are cool....
That's awesome! Congratulations Po!
wish i saw your video 14 years ago hehe. met a filipina had a son and supported both of them. when i caught her messing around and got pregnant with her Bf i asked her to let me take my son to the USA and she agreed. He is 11 now and the best boy anyone could have and she is with the cement and rebar that i left behind. i did spend so much there building and supporting her but i have a son who is worth every penny i spent. i guess i met one of the bad ones so be careful. i still love phil and the people there but if your a foreigner to them your rich and they will tell you anything to get your money period. i should have bought a condo in makati and that would have been money well spent.
Yup. most of these girls have been sheltered by their families and they can easily flip flop on relationship.
Good stuff, makes sense. 👍 Being a Fil-am I couldn't agree more. Stay safe man. Thanks for sharing this advice video.
Its cool that Filipinas go the extra mile for their man, but honestly, I think they are looking at the big picture ultimately. "What can he do for my family"? "Any kids I have with him will have rights for citizenship in USA, AUS, Germany, etc". "Most Western guys will have a check coming from Social Security at retirement, and thats for life". "Maybe someday he takes me to his country, which has a safety net". It ain't the "white" skin and rounder eyes they are drooling over guys, its what you bring to the table. (If anything, they love light-skinned Korean boy bands). Never forget that you are a retirement plan, even if its a modest one.
You make many valid points!
You're generally correct. One thing about pinoys is the absolute loyalty to those close to them which is contrasted by the ambivalence towards strangers. Very little sense of community, especially in Manila.
Yes a retirement plan but they take care of their foreigner husbands in return. They will not leave them in nursing homes. If they produce kids, they will take care of those kids. Just give them opportunities and they will make the most out of it. Please dont make it appear that the Filipina is the taking and you are the giving. Its more a give and take relationship. And what do you think of white women, arent they marrying for security too?
@@rawbomagaj1811 I agree. White women r mostly about having it all n their best lives now! Cant trust any women to be honest! Lol. Look at adam n eve. Adam trusted eve over god n he got into big trouble...life goes on. I think I may be forever single n these videos help convince me of that.
Cool video. I'm married to a Filipina and living in China. Planning on moving to the Philippines in the future. I love the country.
That’s awesome! Best of luck, and safe travels!
MARRY A AN EDUCATED FILIPINA AND SOMEONE WHO KNOWS HOW TO BUSINESS.THATS THE BEST I COULD ADVICE!AND OF COURSE ,THE ONE WHO IS NOT MARRIED YET AND DONT HAVE SMALL SIBLINGS TO SHOULDER ON.WE DONT HAVE DIVORCE HERE.AND YOU ARE HERE TO ENJOY LIFE!I KNOW SOMEONE AND IF YOU ARE INTERSTED JUST CONTACT ME.
Thank you for the great videos. They are well done and very informative. That Carolina accent with the Far East in the background is quite a juxtaposition. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Harvey! Much appreciated.
This is the opposite of a nike add..."just dont do it"😂
Lol
Hey bro ... Wht u have said is right ... I have a Filipino wife ... Till now going great .. TC god bless you
Thanks!
Dude your one smart man ty for the advice
Thank you for subscribing David. Welcome to the channel!
Really like watching your videos, everything you say is what i agree with , youve motivated me in so many ways. Im going there end of this month!
That's fantastic DJ. I wish you all the best! Be safe over there, and have a great time! Thank you for the comment!
@@JeremyClodfelter what i like about you is that you're keeping it real for many of us who have been thinking of jumping on that big silver bird, I've been trying for over 10 years to go there.