Agree ako ang goal lang naman natin sa ibang bansa mag ipon. Masarap pa rin mamuhay sa pilipinas lalo na kung may sapat kang income. Kaya save wisely sa lahat ng mga ofw
Lived and worked in Canada for years and now moved back home (Philippines) with my Canadian husband. For many personal reasons we decided to live here in Pinas for good. If the circumstances were on our terms we will stay longer in Canada, but let us respect someone’s decision on how to live their lives or where they wanna live. I miss Canada,my relatives and friends there but I’m happy to experience summer all year round. I’m loving to have fresh picked veggies and fruits given by neighbours . The best beaches around us which is healthier for us. You can never go wrong in living your life with joy and peace. Canada or Philippines it doesn’t matter. But I hope people will stop judging us why we moved back sooner in Philippines. I guess it’s a matter of balancing life. ❤️❤️❤️
There is nothing wrong in moving back to the Philippines. In fact I admire them for their decisions to move back to the Philippines and have the guts to start a business there. They mentioned that they have good jobs with good pay in Canada. But what is missing in this vlog was they did not even mentioned how grateful they were for the opportunities Canada has given them. We have a saying in the Philippines, ANG HINDI LUMINGON SA PINANGALINGAN AY HINDI MAKAKARATING SA PAPAROONAN. I am always grateful on what Canada has given to me.
Dont mean to pry but what do you mean by “on our terms we would stay longer in canada”. My wife and I are considering making the move with our kids. Im doing a lot of research and trying to reach out to as many people who were in similar situations.
Thank you guys for sharing your experience, I thought I'm the only one choosing back in the phillpines, but when I saw the couple simple life, lumakas loob KO, after work plagi ako nanonood Vlog nila, tas ngyon na dagdagan na nman, I already had ally, life is too short, kya kung saan msaya Doon ka, msaya ako SA pilipinas kya Dyan kmi ng family KO, kya Doon sa mnga ngsasabi na nakahiga nku sa kma nag lapag pa ako, ok lng, simple life make me happy un Lang
Very true about finding trust worthy friends that aren't just after your money but we have met some that have proven to be loyal & not motivated by financial gain.
Nowadays if u hv a good job in Phil's just stay in the Phil's 100percent..I hv too many colleagues just excited to come in Canada they hv 3 kids now they struggle...housing rent 2000dollars n economy r too high now they need to work 3jobs to survive n their kids complaining that they don't hv time for them ..so no quality of life even u earn more but the expenses r up...so my advice who work for 40yrs in Canada is ... just satisfied of what u hv in Phil's n hv happy n not living a rat race n get sick...thnk u...
Plan well while young. You can work 3 jobs in the States or America but learn to invest your money well like in stocks or housing. If you work 3 jobs and do not invest and use it only to buy the latest gadgets, expensive clothes, bags, cars, too many vacations in a year then by 40's you still will be struggling to make ends meet. By 45 years to 50 years old you should have some good investments(401 K, stocks or paid off house) and then semi-retire. That is how you make it in the west. True the first 15 to 20 years of both your lives as husband and wife will be just a life of robots but that is just how it is in the West. In the Philippines if you do not have a good business, life is hard because everything is expensive and people in the Philippines are so status conscious., the rich always looks down on the poor specially in the provinces, you are not invited in their parties..LOL..No government subsidies for the poor because politicians are stealing the money.
Thank you for sharing your perspective. I know from experience that after speaking to many Filipinos in Alberta just as an example that life is not easy for them. They must have 2 jobs at times and both man and woman working! In fact almost all Canadians life is like that. The quality of life suffers from working so hard due to the crazy cost of living. This creates a lot of stress. So many Filipinos think life in Canada is a breeze… it’s not like that at all. I can’t wait to get out of here and move to Davao. It’s on my mind everyday!
Wow you explained so well Jamie : ) Thats the harsh reality of life in Canada. Specially now with the inflation, food cost, increasing rent and mortgage.
Watching from BC, Canada…Nice to hear your views about moving back to Philippines. I was 18 when I moved to Canada with my mom in 1983. My husband is not of Filipino descent, but agreed to spend part of our retirement days in Philippines. I plan to take early retirement and spend half a year there and half a year here in Canada starting 2025. Just like you guys, I will have to adjust with the climate and culture just like when I moved here; but what worries me is the medical system in Philippines because I now have hypertension and relatives or friends who may want to borrow money. My mom used to say, when relatives borrowed money, don’t expect it would be paid back. It’s “lista sa yelo” 😆. God bless you all.
Live a bit away from your relatives, esp the toxic ones. I think most people who grew up in the west, they find it hard to say No. Also, there are relatives who will feel betrayed if you do not let them borrow money. So living away from them is the answer. Hypertension is a common problem in Philippines, so even a public healthcare can easily help you with that. Public health care in the Philippines, usually falls under local government. Thus, the big public health care disparity among cities and towns. Some cities, like Davao and Makati, have good Public health care programs for senior and kids. Seniors often gets free medicine from the government for common illnesses such as hypertension and diabetes. Make sure to get your senior citizen card when you reach the age. Ofc, as someone who have money, just get a private health insurance. For senior, get unlimited check ups in companies like Maxicare, and get private hospitalization health insurance in companies like Pacific Cross. You do not need to have very expensive package, as long as you do not end up in Makati Med or St. Lukes. I recommend to live in areas near Metro Manila, Davao, Clark and Cebu City, for easy access to top notch private hospitals and specialized public national hospitals, in case you go over your insurance limit in private hospital. I have been living in Norway and had talked with my friend from Canada, who have been retired in Philippines, Philippines is better in preventive whilst Norway and Canada are good when you are really in dying mode. lol
We have been living in Philippines for 8 years. We came from USA. I know what it’s like to live in the cold and snow. We waited until we were seniors to move back with all our pensions in tack. I salute you guys for coming back. Not sure if I would want to have to earn money to move back. To each there own. You do what is best for your family.
So agree with some of the statements made by everyone. When you prioritize people you love and your happiness, certain things become more important than money. Of course, you gotta make sure you’re prepared too, but think about your happiness.
I’ll make it short comments. Transferring to different areas/countries are very challenging. Life is hard no matter where you are in. It’s your Goal and Mother Nature plans on you. I say I’m not done yet, 75%. Live to the fullest.
From Norway here. My family doctor often tells me that Norway offers high standard of living but low quality of life. Hence, so many depressed and sad people. So if someone have figured out the health care system and culture of Filipinos, people can easily have both high standard of living and high quality of life. Make sure to live in a communities developed by Ayala, Megaworld or Villar group, because they do not only develop gated communities, they also often develop the surrounding into like a small and organized city. When I was living in Nuvali in Laguna, the standard of living was high, which is higher than what I have in Oslo, Norway, especially when I had the best health insurance back then. I remember not locking our doors in Nuvali Laguna. I always felt like living in Norway, or maybe Canada, is like a scam for above middle income Filipinos. lol. I felt scammed.
We’ll be moving to Filipinas in the coming years. Was born in Negros island but I grew up in Canada-Quebec (Oui, je parle français aussi). Moved to Vancouver when I started my high school and then moved back again to “La belle province Québec” where I got married and kids.
My advice; do what makes you happy to better your life as long as you are not stepping on anyone 's foot , be with people that you could trust 100%. and don't listen to what others say especially if it's not worthy. What the heck you know!!!. Just be HAPPY and live your life. 😁😃 My husband and I love watching your videos.
Canada's life better when you are working and had a lot of benefits unlike Philippines where you feel like home but no benefits at all but you are all had early retirement guys so it's good for you all to go home for good coz you can used all your savings and investment in Philippines it's much cheaper than Canada. lastly Canada now is a high standard cost of living.Good advice guys Philippines still the best choice ♥️♥️♥️
Yup, when you have money, you have more options. I would not say the Philippines is the best choice, it is up to individuals to live where they are happiest. I know many retired Filipinos who prefer the US because they cannot stand the inconvenience, weather in the Philippines and the different culture of the new generations of Filipinos. They only take vacations to the Philippines and other countries but won't live permanently in the Phippines. Life is good in US once debt-free and retiree has healthy retirement accounts and other monthly income streams for life.
@@paengguin9381 Do not compare bananas to apples, they both are different. America is truly the best country in the world, its government works for the majority. Laws treat the rich and poor equally( sometimes not so). Healthcare is the best, doctors do not easily give up on you. If you are sick with a certain rare disease doctors will find ways to cure or keep you alive unlike in the Philippines where doctors will say sorry but you are so unlucky in life and that's it. Doctors in the States or the West are of very different mentality, their train of thought will be there must be some treatment/ cure somewhere and they will find ways to refer you there. No matter how advance the States though compared to the Philippines, the Philippines offers a different kind of lifestyle, more carefree, like you can sing to the top of your voice at night without your neighbor reporting you to the police or your neighbors coming to knock on your door and stop your singing party. Filipinos are so tolerant to other people unlike in the States you make a little mistake and it becomes a very big issue because everyone will know about your little mistake. The States is very intolerant to little faults while the Philippines is the opposite and that is the reason the States is very advance in development.
@@sandan778 I totally agree with you about the US that is why I retired in US. Lifestyle is so carefree in the Philippines that they become complacent and inefficient. Without discipline, law and order, I would not live there permanently. Things are changing as Philippines is now a developing country, Filipinos can no longer sing loudly past 10PM in most parts of the country and neighbors will report you to the barangay captain or police. They have laws now against noise pollution and fireworks when Duterte became President. As Philippines become more developed, laws will be more strict and will be implemented more. People work different shifts and are busy in US that is why they do not like noise so they can sleep and work. Depends on where you live in US, in our neighborhood in California, on weekends(starting Friday night), we can have loud parties up to 2AM without neighbors knocking or calling cops. Well, Southern California is pretty laid back that is why I retired here, and our Healthcare is advanced like rest of US. My family only vacation in the Philippines for 2-3 weeks every 2-3 years, we will not live there permanently.
We’re moving back for good mid next yr and we can’t wait 🎉🎉 i know my parents esp my dad will say everything to change our minds but at the end of the day, we have to do what is best for our family. ♥️♥️♥️ can’t wait for the next chapter of our lives..
Always a matter of choice. I love the Philippines but chose to stay in Canada for 15 years now and enjoying our life. Will for sure be back there to enjoy our retirement, we will visit you for sure:-)
Thank you for sharing your experiences living in Canada. They have their own explaination and we should respect. I am very proud that these Filipinos are back to our home country. Honestly, my family is planning to apply for student visa with my husband as OWP, even though we have a good life here in Cebu City with 2 family businesses. But now we are weighing things because life in Canada is hard esp the transition and you have to work hard to pay all your bills.
Thank you for this episode. I like it! if you have savings, business . Philippines is better to live than any other country. There’s no place like home. 😊
hello, i guess going back sa Pinas is not that hard esp malalaki na kayo ng pumunta ng Canada.. if you have the money -- living in pinas is not a problem.. definitely, you still have family or relative na naiwan na makakatulong kahit isang tao lg... mas mahirap ang buhay sa abroad, yes you earn a lot but quality of life per se.. tsk tsk.. you work hard pero pagod nmn katawan mo, you cant rest and relax...there is no place like Pinas, magulo man politics kahit saan nmn sa mundo, but ine thing for sure na lucky ka when you are in Pinas kasi may Dios pa rin and God-fearing ang mga Pinoy.. tignan mo Canada And US maraming buang (depression etc. at masasama kasi walang Dios.. yong mali ginagawang tama ang tama ginagawang mali...
Tama ka dyan may dios tayo at maswerte ang pinas dahil tayo yung pinili nya maging bayan nya darating din yung time na maging mayaman ang pinas sa tamang panahon,,thank you lord at pinoy ako im proud to be pilipino
You guys are right! The jokes are different, I'm from the south of U.S. been here for 27 years sometimes I don't get the joke😁 even it's not funny seems funny to them. It was a great topic. you guys hanging in there time so fast and you all get used to it. I'm 52 eventually we will moved there someday. God Bless you all and more power to your vlog.
Thank you. It’s nice to hear other people’s perspective because I’m also contemplating to return to the Philippines knowing that I’ve enjoyed the adventure of a lifetime here in Canada and visiting other countries also gave me a new paradigm to weigh the pros and cons of taking the big leap. See you soon Philippines.😃 🇵🇭🙏🏼🇨🇦💖
I'm really on the fence right now and watching these moving to Philippines videos are motivating and inspiring me to just do it. I was born in the Philippines and moved to Toronto when I was 3. It's been 50 years and I have never been back. I have a good life here but life is short. I love Canada but I think it's time to leave what is familiar and explore unknown lands while I'm still fit, active and healthy.
There is no place like home!!! Filipinos are gifted, talented, working hard, time to enjoy life!!! But be careful to the people you are meeting, don't trust, enjoy, observe, pray to God, immerse, change is good for the better, there is always room for improvement!!!
mas Ok ang Mag Stay for Good sa Filipinas,, Dito sa Canada Always Work, Work ,Work ang ginagawa ng mga tao thats Why madali sila Tumanda ( Old ) due to Stress, Pressures thats why we decided to Go back to Filipinas at yong canadian money namin, Mas marami kami mabili na Properties,, And enjoy a Happy Easy life.. with lots of Sunny days.. And more friendly people..
If your reason for coming back to the Philippines is to live a life without so much stress, then do it as long as you are happy and content with it. And if your reason is to look for opportunities, that is also a great option, because this is the best time to invest in the country if you already have enough capital. Because right now the economy is growing fast, 10-20 years from now the lifestyle in this country might be comparable to that of Korea, so yeah, as early as today, it is a very good option to find opportunities in the Philippines. In fact, many foreign nationals are looking forward to investing here; they are just waiting for the charter change that will allow them to own businesses 100%; the Comelec says the voting for the panel that will amend the constitution will be mid of this year. So yeah we should be very optimistic about the future of the Philippines.
Good advise from the women answering the questions. I do worry about the “ using for money “ advise. But they said you must be careful, learn to adjust to the culture and be careful with people and money. My understanding is if they think you from the west people will try to take advantage of you monetarily because they feel you are “ rich. “ But I am happy for anyone who follows their dream. Life in the west is becoming more problematic for the entrepreneur. If you can persue your dream else where with less hassle and a more fulfilled life, I say do it. I am glad that are sitting in a business that one of your friends owns and feels a sense of accomplishment and a possibility for a “ fuller “ experience.
Kung future wise better mag stay sa ibang bansa like CA UK US AT SA health insurance too...KUNG ENJOYMENT O RETIREMENT WISE SA PINAS. WAG PO NAMAN DISCOURAGE ANG MAY PLANONG MAG IBANG BANSA PARA SA FAMILY..MAY KANYA KANYA TAYO FUTURE PLAN. GOOD LUCK
Hi Luche, I get alot of ppl messaging us about Canada and we always tell ppl just like any OFW, our parents leaving Philippines, other countries presents alot of opportunities. We would never discourage anyone from leaving Php. The recurrent theme we always convey is when you get to certain point in life, invested, earned quite a bit, worked non stopped, you start to feel there's g2 be much more to life than working, you start to look for purpose. CANADA is still our home, we have a property there and will be going back and fourth.
New Subcribers guys. Napanuod namin lahat ng Vlog nyo ngaun Lang po kami nakapagsubcribed hehehe. Kami din uuwi na kami for good pauwi sa Philippines couple years. Nand2 kami Sa America Pero hnd naman kami masaya! Mas masaya kami sa Pinas. We wish you all the in life and Happiness. GodBless ❤️🙏
My Pleasure. Go Lang ng go guys. Huwag susuko. Sabi nga po nila Habang my buhay May Pag asa! Vlog pa more guys. We gonna watch your previous vlog. Stay positive and happy 😀❤️🙏
What advice would you give to someone who wants to take the big leap and bring his family with two young boys over there? My wife is half Filipina, her mom is full Filipina and lives in the US after retiring from the military. I know my wife wouldn't hesitate if her mom and sister were to move there, but her mom is mostly concerned about traffic and crime. My impression is that it is no different than any place in the US that experiences crime and traffic. I see more pros than cons to going to the Philippines.
Hi Joseph 👋 we will do a Vlog on answering your question as we are getting lots of emails with the same question and all are looking for advice. There seems to be alot more people open to living in the Philippines.
I think in the States and Canada, it is always drive drive drive and you become a coach potato because after work you have no energy for anything else, your body starts getting bloated as you get old. In the Philippines it is walk walk walk which gives you some exercise even though it was not intended to be. Walking becomes a daily thing of life compared to just watching TV or playing with your computer. As we get old we get lazy driving so we just stay home and either eat and eat more, watch TV or play on the computer. Every 6 months or every year then you go for vacation but you feel always in a rush so you can buy the next best computer or telephone or whatever gadget there is in the market. Work is always a stress in the west because you have this feeling of being watched by everyone. You feel like even the walls have eyes looking at you at work...LOL...
Do any of the people you interviewed in this vlog have their own channels? Id love to see more filipinos vlog about starting their business, the challenges and profit margins good or bad. I enjoyed the honest feeback from the people you interviewed… they didn’t sugar caught it.
Wha5 is not men here is how many Filipinos have really done well in Canada , It’s just a matter of of putting your priorities in the right place and not expecting everything given to them right away
Just to be clear ,,where did you get all the money to do what you are now ? You worked in Canada saved money bought real-estate and made a huge amount of profit So Canada was not all that bad to you ,,,
Exactly and now they sound ungrateful to Canada, the country that gave them the opportunity to make money and gain knowledge or experience to start a business or investing in the Philippines. In the first placed they moved to Canada as there are less opportunity for them in the Philippines and now they have the means it seems they dumped Canada. I am Filipino Canadian as well and retired I love both Canada and the Philippines. I do not have the entrepreneurial acumen of these people here, so. Philippines is now just for visiting and see relatives and see more countries the beautiful world has to offer but I will never forget Canada who helped me achieve what i want to do in life. There is only one caveat, i hate winter now in Canada, too long and too cold and as as an old fart it and born in the warm or rather hot part of the world the bitter cold seeps inside of me. When i was younger I do not mind the Canadian winters.
@@kuluwawa maybe you do not sense it. But some people do noticed it like Williiam Dawes and I. They have not even mentioned that they were grateful to Canada if my memory serves me right. But perception is there. Maybe they totally forget about due to their excitement with the interviews. People have different interpretations but we can agree to disagree as this only a conversation.
Hi we did not dump Canada, we love Canada which gave us all the opportunities in life. Lani still has a business and paying taxes in CA which help pay infrastructure, parks, health care, ppl on welfare and so on... we are merely living the lives we want to live while pursuing our dreams in our own terms here in the Ph at an early age. Thank you for the comment
@@oursimpleandextraordinarylife Please this tax thing is getting long in the tooth. Stop mentioning the above. As Canadian we have to file income tax unless you declared yourself not resident Canada anymore for tax purposes. I am Canadian and i pay my taxes too but i will not be defensive about who helps my tax. Again you people have guts to start afresh in the Philippines as it help our economy there and you have to pursue your dream. I admire you for that. The point is if my memory serves me right no one even mentioned how grateful they are to Canada. It looks like and you all sounds like ungrateful sods as per the first commenter and so am I.
Amen. Ask for God's wisdom and guidance. Life is short. Life is not about work, work, work, work or enjoy, enjoy, enjoy either... everything should be balance. Physical, socially , mentally and spiritually.. We are created to enjoy life but balance. But most importantly have a personal relationship with God. Be sure you have the Salvation through Christ, a gift from God.
Some of us left Philippines when we were 7y.o and went back home only one time as an adult. Just got so used to Canada, the snow and multicultural culture that being in the Philippines for good became a bit of a shock but of course we adapted well because in the end we are Filipinos : )
@@oursimpleandextraordinarylife agreed! the fact that they’re “still Pinoy” doesn’t diminish the fact that it’s still hard adjusting to their culture/country of origin. And yo, they left the Philippines at 7 y/o so that should be pretty self explanatory. They were raised in an environment and culture that’s largely different from that of the Philippines.
Hindi po ba mas complicated pag Dual citizenship ka.Madami kasi akong naririnig na if something happen to you sa Pinas and your Canadian citizen,hindi ka priority ng Canadian govt because your Dual citizen.
Born and Raised in Taytay Rizal here! moved here in the US 22 years ago and we will be moving back there years from now. We can't wait!
Nice interview with them … they’re just being honests and speaks for their experiences back in Canada and in the Philippines.
105th Aprub. A lot of friends from abroad say that despite the income and the career abroad, nothing beats being back home in the Philippines.
Agree ako ang goal lang naman natin sa ibang bansa mag ipon. Masarap pa rin mamuhay sa pilipinas lalo na kung may sapat kang income. Kaya save wisely sa lahat ng mga ofw
Tama ka dyan ako nga kababalik ko lang dine sa italy parang gusto ko na ulit umuwi sa atin nakakamiss ang pinas
Lived and worked in Canada for years and now moved back home (Philippines) with my Canadian husband. For many personal reasons we decided to live here in Pinas for good. If the circumstances were on our terms we will stay longer in Canada, but let us respect someone’s decision on how to live their lives or where they wanna live. I miss Canada,my relatives and friends there but I’m happy to experience summer all year round. I’m loving to have fresh picked veggies and fruits given by neighbours . The best beaches around us which is healthier for us. You can never go wrong in living your life with joy and peace. Canada or Philippines it doesn’t matter. But I hope people will stop judging us why we moved back sooner in Philippines. I guess it’s a matter of balancing life. ❤️❤️❤️
There is nothing wrong in moving back to the Philippines. In fact I admire them for their decisions to move back to the Philippines and have the guts to start a business there. They mentioned that they have good jobs with good pay in Canada. But what is missing in this vlog was they did not even mentioned how grateful they were for the opportunities Canada has given them. We have a saying in the Philippines, ANG HINDI LUMINGON SA PINANGALINGAN AY HINDI MAKAKARATING SA PAPAROONAN. I am always grateful on what Canada has given to me.
You inspired me! You did it in a short period of time staying in Canada, then decided to settle down in the Philippines 🇵🇭 Kudos to you kabayan❤
Dont mean to pry but what do you mean by “on our terms we would stay longer in canada”. My wife and I are considering making the move with our kids. Im doing a lot of research and trying to reach out to as many people who were in similar situations.
Thanks for inspiring me and my wife more, we’re so ready for this new transition.. been here for 13yrs na rin.
Thank you guys for sharing your experience, I thought I'm the only one choosing back in the phillpines, but when I saw the couple simple life, lumakas loob KO, after work plagi ako nanonood Vlog nila, tas ngyon na dagdagan na nman, I already had ally, life is too short, kya kung saan msaya Doon ka, msaya ako SA pilipinas kya Dyan kmi ng family KO, kya Doon sa mnga ngsasabi na nakahiga nku sa kma nag lapag pa ako, ok lng, simple life make me happy un Lang
Very true about finding trust worthy friends that aren't just after your money but we have met some that have proven to be loyal & not motivated by financial gain.
Nowadays if u hv a good job in Phil's just stay in the Phil's 100percent..I hv too many colleagues just excited to come in Canada they hv 3 kids now they struggle...housing rent 2000dollars n economy r too high now they need to work 3jobs to survive n their kids complaining that they don't hv time for them ..so no quality of life even u earn more but the expenses r up...so my advice who work for 40yrs in Canada is ... just satisfied of what u hv in Phil's n hv happy n not living a rat race n get sick...thnk u...
Plan well while young. You can work 3 jobs in the States or America but learn to invest your money well like in stocks or housing. If you work 3 jobs and do not invest and use it only to buy the latest gadgets, expensive clothes, bags, cars, too many vacations in a year then by 40's you still will be struggling to make ends meet. By 45 years to 50 years old you should have some good investments(401 K, stocks or paid off house) and then semi-retire. That is how you make it in the west. True the first 15 to 20 years of both your lives as husband and wife will be just a life of robots but that is just how it is in the West. In the Philippines if you do not have a good business, life is hard because everything is expensive and people in the Philippines are so status conscious., the rich always looks down on the poor specially in the provinces, you are not invited in their parties..LOL..No government subsidies for the poor because politicians are stealing the money.
I admired you guys for choosing simple and happy life back home.
I CANNOT BLAME YOU GUY'S YOU SAVE A LOT WORKING IN CANAD FORLONGYESWHYNOT, TOO COLD IN CANADA, GOOD ON YOU
Thank you for sharing your perspective. I know from experience that after speaking to many Filipinos in Alberta just as an example that life is not easy for them. They must have 2 jobs at times and both man and woman working! In fact almost all Canadians life is like that. The quality of life suffers from working so hard due to the crazy cost of living. This creates a lot of stress. So many Filipinos think life in Canada is a breeze… it’s not like that at all. I can’t wait to get out of here and move to Davao. It’s on my mind everyday!
Wow you explained so well Jamie : ) Thats the harsh reality of life in Canada. Specially now with the inflation, food cost, increasing rent and mortgage.
I was born in davao. I injoy eating durian and fruits, vegetables.
Watching from BC, Canada…Nice to hear your views about moving back to Philippines. I was 18 when I moved to Canada with my mom in 1983. My husband is not of Filipino descent, but agreed to spend part of our retirement days in Philippines. I plan to take early retirement and spend half a year there and half a year here in Canada starting 2025. Just like you guys, I will have to adjust with the climate and culture just like when I moved here; but what worries me is the medical system in Philippines because I now have hypertension and relatives or friends who may want to borrow money. My mom used to say, when relatives borrowed money, don’t expect it would be paid back. It’s “lista sa yelo” 😆. God bless you all.
Live a bit away from your relatives, esp the toxic ones. I think most people who grew up in the west, they find it hard to say No. Also, there are relatives who will feel betrayed if you do not let them borrow money. So living away from them is the answer.
Hypertension is a common problem in Philippines, so even a public healthcare can easily help you with that. Public health care in the Philippines, usually falls under local government. Thus, the big public health care disparity among cities and towns. Some cities, like Davao and Makati, have good Public health care programs for senior and kids. Seniors often gets free medicine from the government for common illnesses such as hypertension and diabetes. Make sure to get your senior citizen card when you reach the age. Ofc, as someone who have money, just get a private health insurance. For senior, get unlimited check ups in companies like Maxicare, and get private hospitalization health insurance in companies like Pacific Cross. You do not need to have very expensive package, as long as you do not end up in Makati Med or St. Lukes.
I recommend to live in areas near Metro Manila, Davao, Clark and Cebu City, for easy access to top notch private hospitals and specialized public national hospitals, in case you go over your insurance limit in private hospital. I have been living in Norway and had talked with my friend from Canada, who have been retired in Philippines, Philippines is better in preventive whilst Norway and Canada are good when you are really in dying mode. lol
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Stay as far as u can from these relatives. Theyll milk u dry. Re healthcare only trust the expensive hospitals as the best doctors practice there.
We have been living in Philippines for 8 years. We came from USA. I know what it’s like to live in the cold and snow. We waited until we were seniors to move back with all our pensions in tack.
I salute you guys for coming back. Not sure if I would want to have to earn money to move back. To each there own. You do what is best for your family.
So agree with some of the statements made by everyone.
When you prioritize people you love and your happiness, certain things become more important than money.
Of course, you gotta make sure you’re prepared too, but think about your happiness.
I’ll make it short comments. Transferring to different areas/countries are very challenging. Life is hard no matter where you are in. It’s your Goal and Mother Nature plans on you. I say I’m not done yet, 75%. Live to the fullest.
So many people moved back to Philipines. I've seen a few videos already. I think people know when something isn't right. Good for all of you
From Norway here. My family doctor often tells me that Norway offers high standard of living but low quality of life. Hence, so many depressed and sad people.
So if someone have figured out the health care system and culture of Filipinos, people can easily have both high standard of living and high quality of life.
Make sure to live in a communities developed by Ayala, Megaworld or Villar group, because they do not only develop gated communities, they also often develop the surrounding into like a small and organized city.
When I was living in Nuvali in Laguna, the standard of living was high, which is higher than what I have in Oslo, Norway, especially when I had the best health insurance back then. I remember not locking our doors in Nuvali Laguna.
I always felt like living in Norway, or maybe Canada, is like a scam for above middle income Filipinos. lol. I felt scammed.
Funniest interviews and yet the message well delivered not boring so entertaining my twist sabi nga nila stay blessed
Anywhere you go do your best. Trust your feelings.. Trust God...work hard
We’ll be moving to Filipinas in the coming years. Was born in Negros island but I grew up in Canada-Quebec (Oui, je parle français aussi). Moved to Vancouver when I started my high school and then moved back again to “La belle province Québec” where I got married and kids.
My advice; do what makes you happy to better your life as long as you are not stepping on anyone 's foot , be with people that you could trust 100%.
and don't listen to what others say especially if it's not worthy.
What the heck you know!!!. Just be HAPPY and live your life. 😁😃
My husband and I love watching your videos.
My husband and I are on track to move back to Pinas in 5 years! God willing 💖💖💖
Thank you for this raw interview! Viewer from 🇺🇸
Oo naman Philippines pa din! Naging OFW din ako ng ilang taon pero Pilipinas pa din ang pinakamasayang bansa sa Mundo!
Canada's life better when you are working and had a lot of benefits unlike Philippines where you feel like home but no benefits at all but you are all had early retirement guys so it's good for you all to go home for good coz you can used all your savings and investment in Philippines it's much cheaper than Canada. lastly Canada now is a high standard cost of living.Good advice guys Philippines still the best choice ♥️♥️♥️
Yup, when you have money, you have more options. I would not say the Philippines is the best choice, it is up to individuals to live where they are happiest. I know many retired Filipinos who prefer the US because they cannot stand the inconvenience, weather in the Philippines and the different culture of the new generations of Filipinos. They only take vacations to the Philippines and other countries but won't live permanently in the Phippines. Life is good in US once debt-free and retiree has healthy retirement accounts and other monthly income streams for life.
@@paengguin9381 Do not compare bananas to apples, they both are different. America is truly the best country in the world, its government works for the majority. Laws treat the rich and poor equally( sometimes not so). Healthcare is the best, doctors do not easily give up on you. If you are sick with a certain rare disease doctors will find ways to cure or keep you alive unlike in the Philippines where doctors will say sorry but you are so unlucky in life and that's it. Doctors in the States or the West are of very different mentality, their train of thought will be there must be some treatment/ cure somewhere and they will find ways to refer you there. No matter how advance the States though compared to the Philippines, the Philippines offers a different kind of lifestyle, more carefree, like you can sing to the top of your voice at night without your neighbor reporting you to the police or your neighbors coming to knock on your door and stop your singing party. Filipinos are so tolerant to other people unlike in the States you make a little mistake and it becomes a very big issue because everyone will know about your little mistake. The States is very intolerant to little faults while the Philippines is the opposite and that is the reason the States is very advance in development.
@@sandan778 I totally agree with you about the US that is why I retired in US. Lifestyle is so carefree in the Philippines that they become complacent and inefficient. Without discipline, law and order, I would not live there permanently. Things are changing as Philippines is now a developing country, Filipinos can no longer sing loudly past 10PM in most parts of the country and neighbors will report you to the barangay captain or police. They have laws now against noise pollution and fireworks when Duterte became President. As Philippines become more developed, laws will be more strict and will be implemented more. People work different shifts and are busy in US that is why they do not like noise so they can sleep and work. Depends on where you live in US, in our neighborhood in California, on weekends(starting Friday night), we can have loud parties up to 2AM without neighbors knocking or calling cops. Well, Southern California is pretty laid back that is why I retired here, and our Healthcare is advanced like rest of US. My family only vacation in the Philippines for 2-3 weeks every 2-3 years, we will not live there permanently.
We’re moving back for good mid next yr and we can’t wait 🎉🎉 i know my parents esp my dad will say everything to change our minds but at the end of the day, we have to do what is best for our family. ♥️♥️♥️ can’t wait for the next chapter of our lives..
Are you dual citizen din po?
Always a matter of choice. I love the Philippines but chose to stay in Canada for 15 years now and enjoying our life. Will for sure be back there to enjoy our retirement, we will visit you for sure:-)
Thank you for sharing your experiences living in Canada. They have their own explaination and we should respect. I am very proud that these Filipinos are back to our home country.
Honestly, my family is planning to apply for student visa with my husband as OWP, even though we have a good life here in Cebu City with 2 family businesses. But now we are weighing things because life in Canada is hard esp the transition and you have to work hard to pay all your bills.
Thank you for this episode. I like it! if you have savings, business . Philippines is better to live than any other country. There’s no place like home. 😊
Good your dual citizenship.Because our Country Philippines is changing now ,inaayos ang Bansa natin pagdating araw magiging maunlad ang Bansa.
Parang nde naman
guni guni mo lng yan
This growth will achieve if all corrupt Politicans will be migrated to Canada 😊
true, atleast you can see the growth in the Philippines.. as compared to previous administrations.. if not with Covid, maganda lalo economy ng Pinas..
@@ericjinayon7061 baka bulag ka lg lol
God bless to these families.
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hello, i guess going back sa Pinas is not that hard esp malalaki na kayo ng pumunta ng Canada.. if you have the money -- living in pinas is not a problem.. definitely, you still have family or relative na naiwan na makakatulong kahit isang tao lg... mas mahirap ang buhay sa abroad, yes you earn a lot but quality of life per se.. tsk tsk.. you work hard pero pagod nmn katawan mo, you cant rest and relax...there is no place like Pinas, magulo man politics kahit saan nmn sa mundo, but ine thing for sure na lucky ka when you are in Pinas kasi may Dios pa rin and God-fearing ang mga Pinoy.. tignan mo Canada And US maraming buang (depression etc. at masasama kasi walang Dios.. yong mali ginagawang tama ang tama ginagawang mali...
Tama ka dyan may dios tayo at maswerte ang pinas dahil tayo yung pinili nya maging bayan nya darating din yung time na maging mayaman ang pinas sa tamang panahon,,thank you lord at pinoy ako im proud to be pilipino
Problema sa Pinas ang healthcare, ubos pera mo pag nagksakit ka
Wow...im encouraged to follow NY dream tooo...nice friends...nice interview...great advice from all😃
Love this you are all helping our family decide.
I enjoyed your convo ! Such nice friendship
You guys are right! The jokes are different, I'm from the south of U.S. been here for 27 years sometimes I don't get the joke😁 even it's not funny seems funny to them. It was a great topic. you guys hanging in there time so fast and you all get used to it. I'm 52 eventually we will moved there someday. God Bless you all and more power to your vlog.
Thank you rln krutsch, eventually we would be supper fluent in tagalog and hopefully pick up on the slangs 😃
haha ang gulo ng interview!!! naloka ako but i miss y'all!!! hope to see u guys when I come back and visit the Philippines!
Nice to hear from your friends that they prefer staying here than Canada.
This family need more sub's...❤️
Thank you. It’s nice to hear other people’s perspective because I’m also contemplating to return to the Philippines knowing that I’ve enjoyed the adventure of a lifetime here in Canada and visiting other countries also gave me a new paradigm to weigh the pros and cons of taking the big leap.
See you soon Philippines.😃 🇵🇭🙏🏼🇨🇦💖
See you Hazel!
Great insights, informative and relevant
You’re parents effort gave you the opportunity that they deserved
Our parents definitely made the ultimate sacrifice to give us a better future
I'm really on the fence right now and watching these moving to Philippines videos are motivating and inspiring me to just do it. I was born in the Philippines and moved to Toronto when I was 3. It's been 50 years and I have never been back. I have a good life here but life is short. I love Canada but I think it's time to leave what is familiar and explore unknown lands while I'm still fit, active and healthy.
There is no place like home!!! Filipinos are gifted, talented, working hard, time to enjoy life!!! But be careful to the people you are meeting, don't trust, enjoy, observe, pray to God, immerse, change is good for the better, there is always room for improvement!!!
mas Ok ang Mag Stay for Good sa Filipinas,, Dito sa Canada Always Work, Work ,Work ang ginagawa ng mga tao thats Why madali sila Tumanda ( Old ) due to Stress, Pressures thats why we decided to Go back to Filipinas at yong canadian money namin, Mas marami kami mabili na Properties,, And enjoy a Happy Easy life.. with lots of Sunny days.. And more friendly people..
If your reason for coming back to the Philippines is to live a life without so much stress, then do it as long as you are happy and content with it. And if your reason is to look for opportunities, that is also a great option, because this is the best time to invest in the country if you already have enough capital. Because right now the economy is growing fast, 10-20 years from now the lifestyle in this country might be comparable to that of Korea, so yeah, as early as today, it is a very good option to find opportunities in the Philippines. In fact, many foreign nationals are looking forward to investing here; they are just waiting for the charter change that will allow them to own businesses 100%; the Comelec says the voting for the panel that will amend the constitution will be mid of this year. So yeah we should be very optimistic about the future of the Philippines.
Trust God! Yes! More than a hundred percent!!!❤️❤️❤️
Happy to see u here in our province, Rizal
Relatable to you guys...
Yes. It's kind of annoying, family wondering why I decided to stay in Philippines for good and kind of pushing me go back to Australia.
Hi I’m inspired this video😊
And my dream same us you guys 🇨🇦 to move in Philippines 😊
Good advise from the women answering the questions. I do worry about the “ using for money “ advise. But they said you must be careful, learn to adjust to the culture and be careful with people and money. My understanding is if they think you from the west people will try to take advantage of you monetarily because they feel you are “ rich. “ But I am happy for anyone who follows their dream. Life in the west is becoming more problematic for the entrepreneur. If you can persue your dream else where with less hassle and a more fulfilled life, I say do it. I am glad that are sitting in a business that one of your friends owns and feels a sense of accomplishment and a possibility for a “ fuller “ experience.
Kung future wise better mag stay sa ibang bansa like CA UK US AT SA health insurance too...KUNG ENJOYMENT O RETIREMENT WISE SA PINAS. WAG PO NAMAN DISCOURAGE ANG MAY PLANONG MAG IBANG BANSA PARA SA FAMILY..MAY KANYA KANYA TAYO FUTURE PLAN. GOOD LUCK
Hi Luche, I get alot of ppl messaging us about Canada and we always tell ppl just like any OFW, our parents leaving Philippines, other countries presents alot of opportunities. We would never discourage anyone from leaving Php. The recurrent theme we always convey is when you get to certain point in life, invested, earned quite a bit, worked non stopped, you start to feel there's g2 be much more to life than working, you start to look for purpose. CANADA is still our home, we have a property there and will be going back and fourth.
@@oursimpleandextraordinarylife yes maam. Good luck po.
New Subcribers guys. Napanuod namin lahat ng Vlog nyo ngaun Lang po kami nakapagsubcribed hehehe. Kami din uuwi na kami for good pauwi sa Philippines couple years. Nand2 kami Sa America Pero hnd naman kami masaya! Mas masaya kami sa Pinas. We wish you all the in life and Happiness. GodBless ❤️🙏
Thank James, good luck with your own Journey
My Pleasure. Go Lang ng go guys. Huwag susuko. Sabi nga po nila Habang my buhay May Pag asa! Vlog pa more guys. We gonna watch your previous vlog. Stay positive and happy 😀❤️🙏
You guys are having fun obviously. Happy for all of you. 😅😂
What advice would you give to someone who wants to take the big leap and bring his family with two young boys over there? My wife is half Filipina, her mom is full Filipina and lives in the US after retiring from the military. I know my wife wouldn't hesitate if her mom and sister were to move there, but her mom is mostly concerned about traffic and crime. My impression is that it is no different than any place in the US that experiences crime and traffic. I see more pros than cons to going to the Philippines.
Hi Joseph 👋 we will do a Vlog on answering your question as we are getting lots of emails with the same question and all are looking for advice. There seems to be alot more people open to living in the Philippines.
Nice vidéo tinkyo welcome
Watching from North York,Toronto
My first job as a Nurse was in North York General close to Ikea... how I miss that area. 😃
Thanks for the comment Eddie
Same here!
I think in the States and Canada, it is always drive drive drive and you become a coach potato because after work you have no energy for anything else, your body starts getting bloated as you get old. In the Philippines it is walk walk walk which gives you some exercise even though it was not intended to be. Walking becomes a daily thing of life compared to just watching TV or playing with your computer. As we get old we get lazy driving so we just stay home and either eat and eat more, watch TV or play on the computer. Every 6 months or every year then you go for vacation but you feel always in a rush so you can buy the next best computer or telephone or whatever gadget there is in the market. Work is always a stress in the west because you have this feeling of being watched by everyone. You feel like even the walls have eyes looking at you at work...LOL...
100 % agree with you SanDan.
Do any of the people you interviewed in this vlog have their own channels? Id love to see more filipinos vlog about starting their business, the challenges and profit margins good or bad. I enjoyed the honest feeback from the people you interviewed… they didn’t sugar caught it.
Yes our friends are real like that and very genuine. Let me ask them about their social media.
Wha5 is not men here is how many Filipinos have really done well in Canada , It’s just a matter of of putting your priorities in the right place and not expecting everything given to them right away
Just to be clear ,,where did you get all the money to do what you are now ?
You worked in Canada saved money bought real-estate and made a huge amount of profit
So Canada was not all that bad to you ,,,
Exactly and now they sound ungrateful to Canada, the country that gave them the opportunity to make money and gain knowledge or experience to start a business or investing in the Philippines. In the first placed they moved to Canada as there are less opportunity for them in the Philippines and now they have the means it seems they dumped Canada. I am Filipino Canadian as well and retired I love both Canada and the Philippines. I do not have the entrepreneurial acumen of these people here, so. Philippines is now just for visiting and see relatives and see more countries the beautiful world has to offer but I will never forget Canada who helped me achieve what i want to do in life. There is only one caveat, i hate winter now in Canada, too long and too cold and as as an old fart it and born in the warm or rather hot part of the world the bitter cold seeps inside of me. When i was younger I do not mind the Canadian winters.
Bro, I don’t get that sense at all. They’re following their dreams, it’s not all about how much you can make in a country.
@@kuluwawa maybe you do not sense it. But some people do noticed it like Williiam Dawes and I. They have not even mentioned that they were grateful to Canada if my memory serves me right. But perception is there. Maybe they totally forget about due to their excitement with the interviews. People have different interpretations but we can agree to disagree as this only a conversation.
Hi we did not dump Canada, we love Canada which gave us all the opportunities in life. Lani still has a business and paying taxes in CA which help pay infrastructure, parks, health care, ppl on welfare and so on... we are merely living the lives we want to live while pursuing our dreams in our own terms here in the Ph at an early age. Thank you for the comment
@@oursimpleandextraordinarylife Please this tax thing is getting long in the tooth. Stop mentioning the above. As Canadian we have to file income tax unless you declared yourself not resident Canada anymore for tax purposes. I am Canadian and i pay my taxes too but i will not be defensive about who helps my tax. Again you people have guts to start afresh in the Philippines as it help our economy there and you have to pursue your dream. I admire you for that. The point is if my memory serves me right no one even mentioned how grateful they are to Canada. It looks like and you all sounds like ungrateful sods as per the first commenter and so am I.
Amen. Ask for God's wisdom and guidance. Life is short. Life is not about work, work, work, work or enjoy, enjoy, enjoy either... everything should be balance. Physical, socially , mentally and spiritually.. We are created to enjoy life but balance. But most importantly have a personal relationship with God. Be sure you have the Salvation through Christ, a gift from God.
Amen, God should always be in the centre of our lives
Did you guys applaud dual citizenship too.. coz I’m planning moving back too soon
Hi po, yes we did apply for dual citizen
We don't have connection in the Philippines . Our brothers is mess up, we don't have any friend.
Ghost stories please on next future vlogs?😀
ka loka parang lutang ang mga sagot ko hahahahah! kasalanan yan ng MSG sa siomai lololol!!!!!!! tench for visiting guys!!!!😘😘😘
You guys are the best : )
Nice video again
Thanks Ferdinand!
Yummy , food🤤
Lots of people leaving Canada and it's no shame as Canada is getting unlivable.
british accent po parang manager sa convergys😅
Live like the local filipino, I missed those street foods!!!
Welcome back to the motherland. ❤
FYI you two Lost a lot of wt. just by being there in the Philippines...just look at your photo when you were in Canada vs. now!!!
hey coco, we got more time to focus on our health more than ever before. thank you po for the comment :)
Doing the same and moving back to motherland this may2023, dont listen to old folks they are out of touch.
You guys, Pinoy pa din naman kayo bakit parang you made it sound like sobrang hirap mag adjust sa Pilipinas lol
Some of us left Philippines when we were 7y.o and went back home only one time as an adult. Just got so used to Canada, the snow and multicultural culture that being in the Philippines for good became a bit of a shock but of course we adapted well because in the end we are Filipinos : )
@@oursimpleandextraordinarylife agreed!
the fact that they’re “still Pinoy” doesn’t diminish the fact that it’s still hard adjusting to their culture/country of origin.
And yo, they left the Philippines at 7 y/o so that should be pretty self explanatory. They were raised in an environment and culture that’s largely different from that of the Philippines.
Hard to get the point coz of so much giggling 😔
Sry Rett this Vlog was so last minute and no one was prepared for it
Tagalog dapat, kasi nsa pilipinas na..
Pag may medical problem na mga yan, they will go to Canada again.
Naka adapt na sila sa pinas kasi pinamunas ng sipon yung tshirt ng bata! That’s how they do it there. Di uso ang tissue lol
Haha so true
Perys
Panay pa yung tawa instead magbigay ng maayos na advice.
Sry Jon this Vlog was unscripted and did it last minute and was chaotic but my friends advices all came from the heart : )
Hindi po ba mas complicated pag Dual citizenship ka.Madami kasi akong naririnig na if something happen to you sa Pinas and your Canadian citizen,hindi ka priority ng Canadian govt because your Dual citizen.
Not sure but I'll have to look into this : )
Medyo annoying.