Kind of sucks to be broke no matter where you live. I have been coming to the Philippines regularly for the last 18 years, and I seen lot of broke people. Most of the guys invested their money in useless young women or in San Miguel. Filipinos like foreigners because they think you have money, and they lose quickly interest in you if they learn you are broke.
@@e.a.p3174 what you mean to say is that if they think they can’t rip you off they treat you like crap. Even if you stay in an expensive hotel or condominium. They don’t know how to put things together, that if you have money to stay here then you are dressing down to keep a low profile. The two don’t add up in their minds.
I tried helping a norwegian guy i didnt know in Thailand (im norwegian too) to get back home to Norway. Cost me 500 USD for his planeticket. But it became a neverending list of problems and emergencies that over 3 years cost me 8500 USD which he never paid back. Be very careful how you try to help someone. I take it as a costly lesson learned, and unfortunaly i dont help anyone anymore because of that. Cant trust anyone.
If a person already has problems, moving abroad will not help solve them. The dude is from Germany, he can be homeless in an EU country like Spain so his money won't get cutoff and he won't freeze.
I don't think they cut you off because you live in SE Asia. There is plenty of german pensioners over there. You just need to keep in sync with your stuff. This guy probably didn't supply the right paperwork to keep things flowing. I work for a government related agency and I deal with this kind of people. They can't even make a phone call or supply a simple document. This guy needs to get back to Germany and a social worker should take his hand and sort it out. I see with my own eyes how difficult and overwhelming our society has become and some people fall out, even with a social system like we have in Europe.
Lonely is the Western world today. Nice houses, with manicured lawns, expensive cars and landscaping. Inside there are gray people, empty and without purpose, unknown even to their neighbors, waiting for their time to end. I will be in Makati in April. I will be saying goodbye to this empty place. I am ready for a new life.
Young black American web developer living in the Philippines and my experience after 3 years has been very positive. Perhaps my skin color isn't a primary target for people wanting to take advantage of rich foreigners, but I'm respectful, chill, and try to always be humble. Never had an issue making genuine, close friends in the Philippines. Caught pneumonia last year, some of my friends rushed over, took me to the hospital, loaned me 55k pesos until I could make it to an ATM, and stayed with me the whole 5 days in the hospital room, and made sure I took my medication and brought fresh fruits for 2 weeks afterwards.
He only described his skin color once. Please read before replying. Also, why are you so focused on what he said about his comment of his skin statement and not the content.
Your first few words explain why you're doing well. Young, American and web developer. Most going there are old, retired American with very limited money. They won't do as well as you of course.
That is a touching story. Thanks for posting. Sometimes I feel sad for ex-pats that are kind of trapped in the Philippines too. My wife and I have a home in the province of Cebu and we live there part-time. About 12 miles from where we live there was a general store and a group of ex-pats met there for coffee and beer almost every day. There was an apartment building near there with about 12 units. There were two Aussies, A Mexican with a monthly check from Social Security...he had worked many years in Chicago. And there was a 85 year old German. The German had lived there for 30 years. He said he came over with a pension equivalent to about $400 USD. And over the years it had grown by COLAs to what was equivalent to $820 USD. He had a 51 year old wife and two children. But....his wifes sister had died and they took two of her children in. Then...his wifes other sister went to prison for dealing Shabu. And they got another child. So now they had five children and an $820 pension. The old guy had a bad heart and he had went back to Germany and had by-pass surgery many years ago. But now he was having chest pain and shortness of breath again. He said that he was not going back anymore, he was just going to take his "nitro-pills" as long as he could and then die. One thing he did was each week he bought a bottle of Red-Horse and made lines on the bottle that divided it into 5 parts. Each day he would drink 1/5 of the liter bottle and the store owner let him leave the partial bottle it in his fridge at the store. Well, when I was part of the group, I would usually buy the beer for the group and order some German Sausages and sometimes buy the meals for the group because I had a decent pension. But if I could not eat all my fries, the old German would signal to the bushes outside and two of his boys would run in and get my left-over fries and then go back in the bushes and enjoy them. We went back to the USA for some months and when we returned I was told that the German had died, and one Aussie was too old and sick to get out of his house anymore and the Mexican had moved away. So there was no more beer group that met there at 3PM. I kind of missed the 12 mile tricycle ride and visiting with that group. But life cycles go bye and soon it will be my turn to be very old. I hear of fund raisers sometimes when an old guy is too old to remember his pin number and the ex-pats contact his family back in the states. And usually his family will say they do not want him back there either. It is all kind of sad.
Naw....He did it to himself and continues with his horrible habits (beer and sausage?). I wouldn't waste time feeling sorry for a old German that probably went to the island for young you-know-what and got trapped.
@@kendallevans4079 Actually having 1/5 of a liter of beer five times a week has either no effect or a slight positive effect on a persons life expectancy. Sausage is high in protein and most people have a deficiency in protein intake during the last two decades of life. How much difference the fat makes is up for debate because a lot of recent evidence shows that a high card diet is worse than a high fat diet and the harmful effects of moderately high cholesterol has been vastly over estimated. The man came over from Germany when he was about 55 years old. He made it to age 85 or 86 which is a longer than average life expectancy for a Western European male. He did well as far as lifestyle and longevity.
@@hmao4466 Well, living in Vietnam, from what I've heard, things have to change there drastically. There is no retirement visa and from what I hear it is not so easy to stay there legally for a long time... I think (if you have monthly income), Thailand would be a much better option...
@@kendallevans4079 The man was 85 years old! I understand we all wish to live forever, but passing away at that age isn’t the worst thing. He lived longer than the average lifespan!
I can tell you all that the concept of friendship in Asia is not the sane we have in the West. Add to that the language barrier and as a westerner you will not have or make real local friends like the ones you had back home. And as for other westerners living in Asia you come together for necessity not because you really feel drawn to them. I have spoken to Westerners that back in the West I wouldn’t even give the time of the day. So you don’t have friends? Well too bad and welcome to the real world. I would worry more about not having money for food and medicine. Let me tell you all that compassion is reserved for women, small children and new born animals like puppies, kittens and bunnies. As a man you soldier on alone… so stop whining that people don’t like you. Even if you had a woman she and her whole family see you as a living and breathing ATM. If you move to Asia you must give the impression you are at least “upper middle class” otherwise you will only encounter mockery and derision from everybody. Keep 100% control of your finances and just “soldier on”.
Unfortunately, you hit on a universal theme. We as men are really sort of beasts of burdens, in the way that we are expected to "fix" everything/anything, work hard, not complain much and keep our problems to ourselves. This is why (pet peeve of mine) weddings are so "neanderthal" to me. The woman celebrating her "bagging" a man (i.e: security, protection, income). What is in it for the man? Regular sex? I know many men desire to be "daddy" so for that they need a wife but that''s it. It's an unfair arraignment !
@@kendallevans4079 Haha, then you haven’t met the right woman yet! I’ve been married for 9 years and have lived with my wife for over 12 years. She’s Thai, and we live in Thailand. It’s true that she mainly relies on part of my pension, but over the years, she has saved money and helped pay for our first car and renovations to our house. She has never asked me for extra money for her family. When she visits them, she saves enough-usually around $500-knowing she’ll need to spend it there, as no one ever seems to have enough money. She never bothers me about it. During times when my income wasn’t so good, she worked-selling clothes and even opening a small business, which she unfortunately had to close due to the pandemic. She has always supported me and has never been a financial burden. She contributes more to our marriage than I do. She always keeps the house clean and has such a cheerful nature. We laugh together every day. What more could I ask for at 67? She lets me enjoy my hobbies, and the only thing she expects from me is that I stay faithful and don’t fool around with other women.
It's almost as if the entire Filipino government and system is against the Western ex-pat. But please stay on top of your finances. That's the only thing that's truly yours and the only thing that you can really count on.
He sounds like a voluntarily homeless person who saved up enough money to travel and be homeless in a warm, safe place. Folks like that constitute a small fraction of the homeless in the US, but they're usually found outside of cities for safety. Some reject modernity while others are survivors of abuse who want to live away from people.
There could be hidden story he’s not telling you. High chance, he might have met a woman, got fleeced so badly, family and friends back home might have advised him but he did not listened. Now that he’s been cheated by a woman, he’s too ashamed to let the family know. He’s got no money to fly back nor pay the fine for overstaying. Hence, the state he’s in. I’ve since many foreigners in BKK that looks really down and out, probably down to their last bit of cash. Those looking for love in these countries really must not believe everything these woman tells them. They can be anything you want them to be initially but when your cash is fleeced dry.. no money no honey
Never ever move to philippines unless you have at least 2000 usd a month guaranteed in pension etc And have at least 10k in philippines for emergency fund and 10k in your home country in case you need to go home for any reason You dont want to go home broke either
@intiaboats that's minimum Anyone working 30 years should have much more saved 1000 a month is too low Gasoline electricity rent food in philippines is expensive compared to many similar income countries Yes if you are single and live in a small apartment and eat can sardines and tuna fish and drink water 1000 is enough 10000 is nothing if you get hospitalised in philippines And 10000 in home country is barely enough to secure apartment in usa 1st month last month security deposit And some money to live on until you find a job and get first pay check! Oh let's not forget a car to get around And to job
@@kendallevans4079 thanks reply I thought my original post was reasonable realistic Better to have minimum 20k stashed in home country I see too many foreigners in philippines who should have never left their mom's basement
I'm sorry about his situation, but come on gents, we should know better, right? Especially at an advanced age, where it is expected that we have acquired some wisdom. To behave like a teenager is inane. Sure, we'd like a younger woman, especially if we're in good health, but never sacrifice your financial solvency for ANYTHING. Sadly, several foreigners I've met, all from the US, have hit me up for loans. Thus, now I avoid them (after being here for more than 5 years). I don't believe the Philippines is the best country for most men. The women may be easy to meet and bed in the short run but, in long run, most will cost you more than you expect (beware of single mothers). Lastly, the Philippines lacks a lot of things that retired folks will need (see lack of quality health care) and, compared to other countries has one of the worst infrastructures. My advice would be for men to explore other options for retiring, as well as living here several months before making a final decision. Don't come to the Philippines with razor thin financial margins and no savings. If you do, you're begging for disaster.
*all the first world countries embassy will pay for your ticket and help you to get you back to your home country with zero dollars if you're a citizen. Germany has a very strong welfare*
Secondly: I did identify a deceased Belgian in Bangkok because the civil servant of the Belgian embassy was on a holiday for some weeks. They do nothing, lazy bunch of government leeches.
It's not cheap here in the philippines anymore, just come back from immigration and one month extension is 3, 070 pesos or £42.00 i just spent around 6 weeks in thailand not only all the hotels half the price than here in the philippines but the hot shower works also food and drink a lot cheaper and of much better quality. I think it will be easy for foreigners to get into financial trouble here. I'm staying in dipalog myself i have extra clothing ect and can help i hope i bump into him.
I agree 100 % I can't for the life of me understand what the attraction is Thai women are better looking too Healthier Most filipinas have never visited a dentist in their life Malaysia japan mongolia Korea Taiwan etc 90 day visa free entry Philippines 30 and until 2015 was just 21 You'd think they would have 90 too to encourage tourists to stay longer Nobody wants to deal with government while on vacation And after 60 days you need a tourist id card ! This is why Thailand receives 5x as many foreign tourists Many have tried to respectfully explain this to Filipinos but it falls on deaf ears My first priorities are safety food electricity hot showers prices etc women are about 10th on my list
I can't disagree with you @@joebidet2050. Thailand is the best place in SE Asia. The reason I and others keep coming back is because English is taught in school and it's also a Christian society so we have these things in common. There's no language barrier which is the most important thing and also age is just a number which is icing on the cake 🍰 😅
My friend is in Leyte, his cost of living is really low. His apartment is 200 Canadian a month and it's an average apartment. Now, the clincher is that you need to have a medical plan that you pay for. That runs in the 500 per month range. So you save but you put it somewhere else.
It's these expats' own fault they chose to get involved with women more than half their age, I'm married to filipino for 7 years and I've lived here 3 years , I'm 67 my wife is 66 and we're happy.
It's not always the circumstances. Sometimes it's the person. That guys mindset isn't something that developed recently. Nothing you can do for a person like that and you wouldn't be the first to try.
Yes sir Mr Steven, It’s really a shame how he put himself in that situation. I feel sorry for how he ended up. Yes, we lease try to interview him. Maybe he can let his relatives or friends know that he’s alive but struggling a bit. Just let the people back home know so that they at least can have peace of mind. Thank you for this video Steven!
Even if I had money I wouldn't want to live away from my home country when aged, as who's going to help you when you're eventually incapacitated, or who's going to cry at your funeral.
Many live away from their home country because they DON'T have money. They seek a better quality life with the resources they have. As for the funeral part, you are dead, you'll never know if anyone comes or not - and honestly, who cares.
I don't want to die in my home country (USA). The health system there will try to get every last cent you have, it's a multi-billion dollar industry keeping people alive as long as they can even if they are just a lump of flesh and bones.
@kendallevans4079 no matter where you live it's up to each individual to eat healthy food and get enough exercise to keep healthy and not use corporate poisons.
Loneliness is a Big issue there. The locals do everything they can to let you know that you are not one of them. But, they never have a problem taking your money. Most of the expats are drunks, druggies, and sexual deviants that go there to hide from society back home and are not good people to befriend. So, if you don’t partake in that lifestyle you will be lonely as hell. After four years in Asia I finally conceded I don’t belong there and came to back to the states. I am significantly happier and sometimes you gotta leave to know what you really have. I look at my American passport and thank god. That country is like a prison to most people there and that’s truly sad.
@@Farmboy420-v5i I don’t even think it’s a good place to visit. I traveled through that country for 13 months. It was enough for me. I feel so bad for the people who can’t simply buy a ticket and get on a plane like I can. I still think about it to this day. So, many problems and it’s blatantly obvious that it’s designed that way on purpose.
Not everyone has your experience. My Filipina wife's family treats me very well as do the locals. It helps if you try to blend in & be part of their civilized culture (unlike the uncivilized Americans). We live in a rural area & I'm not into the booze, drugs & ho's. But you are right, like the other perverts and low lifes, you don't belong here and I'm sure everyone is happy you left!
It feels like a prison when it's time to leave and requires that you obtain exit clearance permission (on your dime). If you are a social person, it may be a greater challenge here. I have hobbies that keep me busy, as well as a young child to raise (my own). Something that's hard to overcome are the numerous little frustrations that you have to deal with day to day, and also being overcharged and even scammed. If you can't speak the language, you will generally feel bored at most parties, many of which you're asked to pay for. I rarely go to parties anymore, where I wind up drinking more than I should. Over all, we're doing okay, but I often wonder if there are better options.
For sure, you like getting up at 5:a.m.?, you better, because you will. Maybe 4:a.m.?, not sure really, I don't think the roosters over there ever sleep. It could be three hours to sunrise, but they are still going to tell you it's a cummin.
mate I lived over 10 years in the Philippines different places and traveled many places too and I can guarantee, you cannot find a place where you don't hear roosters or barking dogs and loud music and if you found a location I.m sure you deaf or ...dead
Nice to hear some locals help him out with food❤️ truth is you can be lonely anywhere in this world. And hey man good on you going and finding him. You have a good heart❤️
German guy probably met a Philipino online and got scammed by the promise "Me love you long time". Moved there to be with her, she takes him for a ride, living the high life until the money runs out. She disappears and moves on to her next victim, leaving the German guy wandering the streets flat broke.
Wow that's quibte the story given the information, or lack of it we have. God forbid any of this might be his fault right ? Definitely down to these evil scheming young Filipinas taking of advantage of kindly elderly westerners who definitely aren't ever sex tourist sleaze bags or alcoholics or both 🙄
Sad but true. This is the Holiday Season. Remember what Christmas is all about. A time to be with family and friends. For this reason, I am very thankful . Sorry for expats who are lonely and homeless in the Philippines.
I mean coming to another country without a supplemental income is crazy anyways. It's like your meant to be broke. At least, have a pension or insurance before coming in to another country, because no matter how it's "cheap" to live here. But if you add up all those little things you have it will have a huge impact on your finances.
@eddieBoxer perhaps, or some just run from their past. There are many reasons people can end up homeless abroad. You can always go to your countries embassy in host country and get assistance to get back home. If not then you dont want to go back for some reason.
To share his experiences (in cam) maybe can be of help for those foreigners/tourists to avoid such situations in the future. Hope someone can help him to ask help from the Embassy Representative of his country.
Well you must realize it cost more there i use 3340 to spend monthly but never do. I did not buy a condo or home but fsce the bs of renting, i am a car buff so i rebuilt and made new a suv it turns heads we eat in we do alot of free things like picknic islands fishing snorkeling. We stay out of malls and restersunts and then in 6 months i go home to usa
Thank you for this Video. This is very informativ! In Europe we have strange times. We have an increasing number of homeless people, especially in the big cities. Sometimes we have long times of cold and dirty weather here in germany. Very interesting to hear you talking about this. Thank you. Sendingyou snowy greetings from Bavaria Allgäu. Sometimes cold, but also a beautiful place on earth. 😊
When you were trying to remember where he came from in Germany, I guessed, Frankfurt. That's because I was there last summer, for my first trip to that country. I liked it so much, I'm studying German, and plan to go back yhere again next summer. Now I live in a tropical region, but was raised in a climate like Frankfurt. I know how that man must feel, and appreciates the tropical climate so much. Still, he needs someone to help him out.
No. We have seen the vlogs about late Ken . The British embassy did not help. Same with the Belgian rmbassy, I know as a Belgian who tried to help Belgians…
I recon he was receiving social or health benefits in Germany and they cut it off becoz he wasn't there to go to his commune when asked to. This happened to me when I was sick, I told my health insurance that I need to go home for 3 months but in 3 months they cut my meager allowance so okey I had to a bit of business to survive and am fine now.
Be silent as your comment is nothing but slander and conjecture. You generalize others from stereotypical behavior which is patently false and criminal.
@powerfulold safe Not everyone wants to put their stick inside someone . There are is a whole community of people called celibate and asexual. Go look it up before you brand every one looking to shag.
Very interesting story bless him sounds like mental health issues for him.i know there was a guy Expat in bohol too who wudint take any help.i believe now his in care locals help him with hospital care
If he is from Germany, he will be entitled to receive a pension. But he wants to destroy himself. He can go back to Germany and sort out his situation and get a pension.
if you are a German citizen living abroad, you still need to "check in" with the German authorities regarding your disability benefits, meaning you must inform them of your new address and potentially provide updates on your medical condition to continue receiving your disability payments. Key points to remember: Reporting changes: You are required to notify the German social security agency if you move to a new country or experience any changes in your medical condition that may affect your disability status. Verification process: Depending on the situation, you might need to undergo medical examinations or provide additional documentation to verify your continued eligibility for disability benefits while living abroad. International agreements: If you are living in a country with a social security agreement with Germany, there may be specific procedures for managing your disability benefits.
They will invite you for medical appointments and you can't cancel or skip them. You also need approval to travel. So you will be able to travel for vacation purposes but you won't be able to move out of Europe and just skip those appointments.
Glad you're getting great views on this topic 🌟 We did this topic from personal experience the other day but only got just over 200 views 👍 youtube is not very balanced with their algorithm in my opinion 🙂
If you can’t financially live in the PH then you can’t live anywhere ! Yes some things aren’t cheap but you can live on as little or as much as you like ! Guys please don’t come here unprepared for unexpected expenses!
When I was living in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, I met an Englishman who the locals told me was destitute. I invited him for lunch & found out that he was relying on a humanitarian aid group - I think they were nuns - for food & a place to stay. According to the man; he had been in India & his parents, who were doctors, were wanting him to fly back to England, yet, wanted him to seek treatment for a mental health disorder. When I suggested that, perhaps, he should go home, he became extremely angry & wouldn't eat the food that had been brought for him. He stormed off &, who knows, may still be there, however, I never saw him again. Always ensure you have a way to get home, or report to the nearest embassy your country has in a region, because many of the people in these countries can not afford the burden of some homeless foreigner.
Translation for Americans for British English term at 1:00 - "vest" is the British word for undershirt or tank top. "Vest" in American English means "waistcoat" to British.
I lived 10+ years offgrid in Germany. Had 2 × 1000m² gardens. Built my own cabin, kitchen, etc. Loved it. I speak fluent German and can translate if needed. Sounds like he needs a helping hand. I suggest he finds some unused land and begins to grow his own food.....
The best thing for him is to return to his home country to start anew by getting his finances in order. It's very unlikely that he will be able to start over here and, it's not up to other expats, to bail him out. Most of us have all we can do to keep ourselves out of hock.
Hey Philippinedreaming! That was a great video, brother! Thanks for being such a good person. It would be awesome if you could video him so someone might recognise him and help him out. Maybe you should call the police instead? They’ll take care of him, get him medical attention, and make sure he’s clean and fed. They won’t put him in jail. He needs to get back to Germany, or he’ll die in the Philippines. Brother, I looked back at your older videos, and now you, too, look so much older and thinner. Please make sure to eat a lot of protein, vegetables, and fruit every day.
There are many potholes on the streets...even more shitholes and scam artists. Retirees with few dollars coming here thinking it's paradise get trapped here.
@@tradeladder146 I'm going to take an educated guess that you either don't live in Asia or just got off the plane. I have lived in Thailand for many years and know enough guys here who have lost houses to Thai women to put an entire neighborhood together. And none of the women were bargirls! I haven't resided in the Philippines, but there seems to be just as many horror stories.
in Angeles city, pampangga there are some homeless foreigner, a vlogger interviewd one of the homeless he said he is broke and no money left back to his country he has no wife here, tried to ask for help to their embassy he was not helped
Lucky that he's in the Philippines because people there are very helpful when it comes to people that really needs help no wonder he's surviving day by day. Unlike here in uk or other countries fast pace rat race life + miserable people that care less to other. Thats why filipinos are one of a kind human beings proud to be one♥️🇵🇭
What you say is true, but if I were to stay in the Philippines, it would be with my wife's family in Almeria. She has six brothers, and they always made sure I was accompanied wherever I went so I would not get myself in trouble. I love that place.
I am a pilipino / US citizen been here over 20 years and planning to retire back in the Philippines in 6years or so but when I heard all these even though I have my own family there made me think twice , God bless everyone.
It is sad, but he is right about one thing. Warm weather makes being homeless a little more manageable. There are homeless where I live, and it goes below freezing in the Winter so they need to put more planning in how they stay alive during the cold season. They need to migrate toward a shelter or to some urban area where they can get indoors like in a subway. Moving around also means they get robbed easier.
Sadly males are swept up with the lovely young females.Philippino wives also young women well need to realise the ug old men will be stuck!have no sympathy the women will give up there old men when money runs out.
Even these westerners becoming homeless in the Philippines still Filipino people willing to help with no expectations, one German I think he has dementia a Filipino couple have found them on the streets no hesitation to look after him give shelter ,food ,bath etc...never judged or give negative opinion about living in the Philippines if you don't like it here so be it ...
Social documentaries on You Tube tend to fall into patterns of conformation bias. The story picks out a prototypical example that fits a stereotype and confirms with stereotypes in other regions where the viewer resides. Great story, but it's still a bias because the case is a random sample and tells us little about the actual numbers afflicted by financial stress and anomie as expatriates.
Yes, Im guessing he's run out of money, and he's got nothing to go back home to. It's a sad story, but I've come across cases like this in Thailand where I live. Guys like this don't have a game plan, and you can only help them so much.
Hi,,, Been watching you for a while now,,,,I live in Dipolog and almost married 12 months ago.... saw your vlog about is it the the foreigners fault or the Filipina..... If you want to do do an interview I will explain another side of a Filipina,,,,,, Things transpired over 2 years blew my mind...... Nothing about cheating, or being married but something I never heard of or seen before.... But the family destroyed the marriage to be.... If interested let me know,,, Cheers, Andrew.
That was a very touching story, and sadly its becoming alot more common, ive seen afew men living like this in thailand, mostly down to unrealistic planning, it has crossed my mind to retire in thailand, but for me financially it would take me way out of my comfort zone, not just because of finances, but the reality of always being classed as an outsider , no matter what you do, or how long you live there, but there are sucess stories, but my god you have to be lucky to, well done to you for looking for him, and having the descency to check if he was ok, respect for you
It's not cheap in the Philippines but you have to learn to make friends or socialise two or three times a week Foreigner bars or just walking around a mall Living cheap or living expensive is a choice
It’s a shame to see people like that But even in a rich country like here in Australia 🇦🇺 people suffer from homelessness and expensive housing Luckily we came 1982 from Germany 🇩🇪 and everything was a lot easier to build a good life I’m 75 now and couldn’t live on the streets. God bless you all and especially that guy you mentioned
@ It’s still being stated today. The Philippines is getting the world’s poor, down and out. What the USA used to get. The difference is the USA gave them a path to prosperity, in the Philippines there is no such path or support system for expats.
I agree I seen couple different guys expats cebu city market area can't imagine asking for handouts anywhere but here wow poverty here is common many locals barely get enough to survive it's sad His country has nothing to offer He has nobody or nobody willing either way sad
I,M CURRENTLY HELPING a south korean homeless guy, who is several years illegal in my country. he is ALSO very reluctant to receive help. i recently tricked him into being given a salvation army xmas hamper. 1 advantage he has for living in a tent in the bush is that being korean he has done his mandatory 2years + in the army, and the winters get cold here(up to -5 overnight), but again him being from korea he can also shrug them off (can get to -20c in sth korea).
@@Philippinedreaming i dont regard it as being kind, I REGARD IT AS BEING HUMAN. some bias on my part, i have a half korean son, somewhere in the world, but have been enjoying the effects of parental alienation for more than 10 years thanx to my ex KYUNT of a wife. so very typical of Asian women to do this when the marriage fails. hope you can be a little bit human to that guy, likely he has too much pride to ask for help, so DONT ASK, JUST ACT. (food money etc)
I think some foreign thought Philippines are a free country surely not. As you guys know there's millions of Filipinos working abroad. But Filipinos are very kind, even the enforcers will be treated those people who overstayed as humans.
Expats are growing in our country for retirement. Must have a welfare foundation and build a facility with complete amenities run by social workers, with Health Professionals and the caregivers.
Nice story. He probably was in more of a state of acceptance in his circumstances, perhaps even at peace than most people that have it all without knowing their identity. Again, some of the most poor people arrived at a happy, content state of mind living a simple life. I wonder if he had faith in God?
The Philippines was never cheap, not sure what these goofies are talking about? Things cost more then USA because USA is a bigger consumer they get better rates! All wholesale prices are the same around the world by volume .. Buying local products made in the Philippines is cheaper thats why you see alot of sardine brands and the fruits and vegetables are gren there.. the rice is manipulated bt you can buy 4 sacks from a farmer for very cheap.
This situation happens in all countries at the least in the Philippine's the people are friendlier and may help you in your situation some countries being homeless in extremely cold weather can be challenging to say the least with insufficient clothing and trying to stay warm out in open most times, with the average temperature being 26/32 in the Philippines you can cool of a little under a nice shady tree I have seen people doing this and appear to sleep ok homeless people are really frowned upon and abused in other countries outside the Philippine's cost of living is cheaper in Philippine's than other countries so recovery is easier if it occurs in Australia getting off the streets is extremely hard and to put a roof over your head is near impossible for most
first time i heard a foreigner homeless in the phils. Yet, a German. the guy seems not bothered. Though it is appalling, good thing my fellow countrymen give him food to eat.
In all honesty it maybe helpful discretely informing the German consulate find out maybe they could save him as he is at risk vulnerable in his circumstances
Immigrants. Just immigrants. So many immIgrants Just like ALL immigrants in the world who for many reasons emigrate as immigrants. Remember , IMMIGRANTS
Interesting watch and seen a few videos with stories like this and Westerners getting themselves into a real mess. I left the UK 10 years ago as I felt I didn't fit in there anymore. 4 years in New Zealand and now 6 in France. My father lived in Malaysia for the last 30 years of his life and said to me that once you leave it's very difficult to go back. I love to visit the UK with my French girlfriend but don't want to go back.
Kind of sucks to be broke no matter where you live. I have been coming to the Philippines regularly for the last 18 years, and I seen lot of broke people. Most of the guys invested their money in useless young women or in San Miguel. Filipinos like foreigners because they think you have money, and they lose quickly interest in you if they learn you are broke.
Majority of folks dont have interest and or lose interest in broke folks.
@@Xeyne098 Especially in Essex.
@@tradeladder146 Jolly old England 🇬🇧
@@e.a.p3174 what you mean to say is that if they think they can’t rip you off they treat you like crap. Even if you stay in an expensive hotel or condominium. They don’t know how to put things together, that if you have money to stay here then you are dressing down to keep a low profile. The two don’t add up in their minds.
Like everywhere.
I tried helping a norwegian guy i didnt know in Thailand (im norwegian too) to get back home to Norway. Cost me 500 USD for his planeticket. But it became a neverending list of problems and emergencies that over 3 years cost me 8500 USD which he never paid back. Be very careful how you try to help someone. I take it as a costly lesson learned, and unfortunaly i dont help anyone anymore because of that. Cant trust anyone.
Thanks for being a kind person. 😢
Ditto on that. I am usa expat in perú. I prefer to help my Peruvian vecinos. I have been scammed twice by expats😮 nevertheless good for you 😊
At some stage we all wear our hearts on our sleeve.
If he had any money or knew how to manage money he would never have been in that situation in the first place. Live and learn! 🤷♂
If they are going broke, they are not an expat. They are an immigrant.. no plan to return "home."
I can hear in your voice, and see in your face, that this really affected you. Which means, you're a good dude.
Hear in your voice? See in your face? On the internet?
@@kendallevans4079 Forrest, you do understand that the internet has audio and video?
If the person doesn't care, I don't think I would care. But I would offer to buy a meal when I seen them.
@@kendallevans4079 HA HA , exactly
If a person already has problems, moving abroad will not help solve them. The dude is from Germany, he can be homeless in an EU country like Spain so his money won't get cutoff and he won't freeze.
I don't think they cut you off because you live in SE Asia. There is plenty of german pensioners over there. You just need to keep in sync with your stuff. This guy probably didn't supply the right paperwork to keep things flowing. I work for a government related agency and I deal with this kind of people. They can't even make a phone call or supply a simple document. This guy needs to get back to Germany and a social worker should take his hand and sort it out. I see with my own eyes how difficult and overwhelming our society has become and some people fall out, even with a social system like we have in Europe.
Lonely is the Western world today. Nice houses, with manicured lawns, expensive cars and landscaping. Inside there are gray people, empty and without purpose, unknown even to their neighbors, waiting for their time to end. I will be in Makati in April. I will be saying goodbye to this empty place. I am ready for a new life.
Yes my friend, I feel you. Very true indeed.
Know what your heading into ..i suggest you slow down,dont get caught up in your emotions bc of these vloggers be wise..just my thoughts
Not far off if you're 65+...
@@frankmazzie4855 Yep been in SE Asia many times and PH. Had to downsize and sell most everything here anyway. Time to travel and enjoy retirement.
Do your research.
It's not like what the majority of vloggers present it as.
Speaking from my own experience.
Young black American web developer living in the Philippines and my experience after 3 years has been very positive. Perhaps my skin color isn't a primary target for people wanting to take advantage of rich foreigners, but I'm respectful, chill, and try to always be humble. Never had an issue making genuine, close friends in the Philippines. Caught pneumonia last year, some of my friends rushed over, took me to the hospital, loaned me 55k pesos until I could make it to an ATM, and stayed with me the whole 5 days in the hospital room, and made sure I took my medication and brought fresh fruits for 2 weeks afterwards.
@@jimmy-iq8lhbecause he can
@@jimmy-iq8lhhe's american.
He only described his skin color once. Please read before replying. Also, why are you so focused on what he said about his comment of his skin statement and not the content.
Probably because generally speaking Filipina do not like black men at all.
Your first few words explain why you're doing well. Young, American and web developer. Most going there are old, retired American with very limited money. They won't do as well as you of course.
That is a touching story. Thanks for posting. Sometimes I feel sad for ex-pats that are kind of trapped in the Philippines too. My wife and I have a home in the province of Cebu and we live there part-time. About 12 miles from where we live there was a general store and a group of ex-pats met there for coffee and beer almost every day. There was an apartment building near there with about 12 units. There were two Aussies, A Mexican with a monthly check from Social Security...he had worked many years in Chicago. And there was a 85 year old German. The German had lived there for 30 years. He said he came over with a pension equivalent to about $400 USD. And over the years it had grown by COLAs to what was equivalent to $820 USD. He had a 51 year old wife and two children. But....his wifes sister had died and they took two of her children in. Then...his wifes other sister went to prison for dealing Shabu. And they got another child. So now they had five children and an $820 pension. The old guy had a bad heart and he had went back to Germany and had by-pass surgery many years ago. But now he was having chest pain and shortness of breath again. He said that he was not going back anymore, he was just going to take his "nitro-pills" as long as he could and then die. One thing he did was each week he bought a bottle of Red-Horse and made lines on the bottle that divided it into 5 parts. Each day he would drink 1/5 of the liter bottle and the store owner let him leave the partial bottle it in his fridge at the store. Well, when I was part of the group, I would usually buy the beer for the group and order some German Sausages and sometimes buy the meals for the group because I had a decent pension. But if I could not eat all my fries, the old German would signal to the bushes outside and two of his boys would run in and get my left-over fries and then go back in the bushes and enjoy them. We went back to the USA for some months and when we returned I was told that the German had died, and one Aussie was too old and sick to get out of his house anymore and the Mexican had moved away. So there was no more beer group that met there at 3PM. I kind of missed the 12 mile tricycle ride and visiting with that group. But life cycles go bye and soon it will be my turn to be very old. I hear of fund raisers sometimes when an old guy is too old to remember his pin number and the ex-pats contact his family back in the states. And usually his family will say they do not want him back there either. It is all kind of sad.
Thank you for sharing that amazing story. I worry in 20 years that will be me. I live in Vietnam.
Naw....He did it to himself and continues with his horrible habits (beer and sausage?). I wouldn't waste time feeling sorry for a old German that probably went to the island for young you-know-what and got trapped.
@@kendallevans4079 Actually having 1/5 of a liter of beer five times a week has either no effect or a slight positive effect on a persons life expectancy. Sausage is high in protein and most people have a deficiency in protein intake during the last two decades of life. How much difference the fat makes is up for debate because a lot of recent evidence shows that a high card diet is worse than a high fat diet and the harmful effects of moderately high cholesterol has been vastly over estimated. The man came over from Germany when he was about 55 years old. He made it to age 85 or 86 which is a longer than average life expectancy for a Western European male. He did well as far as lifestyle and longevity.
@@hmao4466 Well, living in Vietnam, from what I've heard, things have to change there drastically. There is no retirement visa and from what I hear it is not so easy to stay there legally for a long time... I think (if you have monthly income), Thailand would be a much better option...
@@kendallevans4079 The man was 85 years old! I understand we all wish to live forever, but passing away at that age isn’t the worst thing. He lived longer than the average lifespan!
As Bob Dyaln sang "It doesnt take much for a man to see his whole life go down"
so true
I thought he sang " we never did too much talkin anyway, don't think twice, it;s alright..."
I can tell you all that the concept of friendship in Asia is not the sane we have in the West. Add to that the language barrier and as a westerner you will not have or make real local friends like the ones you had back home.
And as for other westerners living in Asia you come together for necessity not because you really feel drawn to them. I have spoken to Westerners that back in the West I wouldn’t even give the time of the day.
So you don’t have friends? Well too bad and welcome to the real world.
I would worry more about not having money for food and medicine.
Let me tell you all that compassion is reserved for women, small children and new born animals like puppies, kittens and bunnies.
As a man you soldier on alone… so stop whining that people don’t like you. Even if you had a woman she and her whole family see you as a living and breathing ATM.
If you move to Asia you must give the impression you are at least “upper middle class” otherwise you will only encounter mockery and derision from everybody.
Keep 100% control of your finances and just “soldier on”.
@@sebastianniqvist3144 I 100℅ agree with Sebastian. Great truthful comment my friend. Thank you
Unfortunately, you hit on a universal theme. We as men are really sort of beasts of burdens, in the way that we are expected to "fix" everything/anything, work hard, not complain much and keep our problems to ourselves.
This is why (pet peeve of mine) weddings are so "neanderthal" to me. The woman celebrating her "bagging" a man (i.e: security, protection, income). What is in it for the man? Regular sex? I know many men desire to be "daddy" so for that they need a wife but that''s it.
It's an unfair arraignment !
@@kendallevans4079 Haha, then you haven’t met the right woman yet! I’ve been married for 9 years and have lived with my wife for over 12 years. She’s Thai, and we live in Thailand.
It’s true that she mainly relies on part of my pension, but over the years, she has saved money and helped pay for our first car and renovations to our house. She has never asked me for extra money for her family. When she visits them, she saves enough-usually around $500-knowing she’ll need to spend it there, as no one ever seems to have enough money. She never bothers me about it.
During times when my income wasn’t so good, she worked-selling clothes and even opening a small business, which she unfortunately had to close due to the pandemic. She has always supported me and has never been a financial burden.
She contributes more to our marriage than I do. She always keeps the house clean and has such a cheerful nature. We laugh together every day. What more could I ask for at 67? She lets me enjoy my hobbies, and the only thing she expects from me is that I stay faithful and don’t fool around with other women.
It's almost as if the entire Filipino government and system is against the Western ex-pat. But please stay on top of your finances. That's the only thing that's truly yours and the only thing that you can really count on.
He sounds like a voluntarily homeless person who saved up enough money to travel and be homeless in a warm, safe place. Folks like that constitute a small fraction of the homeless in the US, but they're usually found outside of cities for safety. Some reject modernity while others are survivors of abuse who want to live away from people.
@@tedsvlogs01 I also think similar thoughts Ted
The problem is the Philippines don't play that game. Foolish game to play.
To me it has always been a dream to try that life style for a month or two 😊
He is fleeing Germany... The consequences of women in politics...
He is fleeing Germany... The consequences of women in politics..
There could be hidden story he’s not telling you. High chance, he might have met a woman, got fleeced so badly, family and friends back home might have advised him but he did not listened. Now that he’s been cheated by a woman, he’s too ashamed to let the family know. He’s got no money to fly back nor pay the fine for overstaying. Hence, the state he’s in.
I’ve since many foreigners in BKK that looks really down and out, probably down to their last bit of cash. Those looking for love in these countries really must not believe everything these woman tells them. They can be anything you want them to be initially but when your cash is fleeced dry.. no money no honey
Never ever move to philippines unless you have at least 2000 usd a month guaranteed in pension etc
And have at least 10k in philippines for emergency fund and 10k in your home country in case you need to go home for any reason
You dont want to go home broke either
Sage advice, but I'd say that's true in ANY country you move to. Always have a secret stash NO ONE knows about, and I mean NO ONE!
That seems extreme! Nice to have such pension & reserves, however, $1,000usd/month is enough to live well.
@intiaboats that's minimum
Anyone working 30 years should have much more saved
1000 a month is too low
Gasoline electricity rent food in philippines is expensive compared to many similar income countries
Yes if you are single and live in a small apartment and eat can sardines and tuna fish and drink water 1000 is enough
10000 is nothing if you get hospitalised in philippines
And 10000 in home country is barely enough to secure apartment in usa
1st month last month security deposit
And some money to live on until you find a job and get first pay check!
Oh let's not forget a car to get around
And to job
@@joebidet2050 Agree!
Better to have more than less!
@@kendallevans4079 thanks reply
I thought my original post was reasonable realistic
Better to have minimum 20k stashed in home country
I see too many foreigners in philippines who should have never left their mom's basement
I'm sorry about his situation, but come on gents, we should know better, right? Especially at an advanced age, where it is expected that we have acquired some wisdom. To behave like a teenager is inane. Sure, we'd like a younger woman, especially if we're in good health, but never sacrifice your financial solvency for ANYTHING. Sadly, several foreigners I've met, all from the US, have hit me up for loans. Thus, now I avoid them (after being here for more than 5 years). I don't believe the Philippines is the best country for most men. The women may be easy to meet and bed in the short run but, in long run, most will cost you more than you expect (beware of single mothers). Lastly, the Philippines lacks a lot of things that retired folks will need (see lack of quality health care) and, compared to other countries has one of the worst infrastructures. My advice would be for men to explore other options for retiring, as well as living here several months before making a final decision. Don't come to the Philippines with razor thin financial margins and no savings. If you do, you're begging for disaster.
*all the first world countries embassy will pay for your ticket and help you to get you back to your home country with zero dollars if you're a citizen. Germany has a very strong welfare*
Not true. See the story of the British Ken . Derek did all the paperwork. His embassy did almost nothing.
Secondly: I did identify a deceased Belgian in Bangkok because the civil servant of the Belgian embassy was on a holiday for some weeks. They do nothing, lazy bunch of government leeches.
It's not cheap here in the philippines anymore, just come back from immigration and one month extension is 3, 070 pesos or £42.00 i just spent around 6 weeks in thailand not only all the hotels half the price than here in the philippines but the hot shower works also food and drink a lot cheaper and of much better quality. I think it will be easy for foreigners to get into financial trouble here. I'm staying in dipalog myself i have extra clothing ect and can help i hope i bump into him.
Its true, People come here and thinks its much than it is. Its getting expensive here that's for sure.
I agree 100 %
I can't for the life of me understand what the attraction is
Thai women are better looking too
Healthier
Most filipinas have never visited a dentist in their life
Malaysia japan mongolia Korea Taiwan etc 90 day visa free entry
Philippines 30 and until 2015 was just 21
You'd think they would have 90 too to encourage tourists to stay longer
Nobody wants to deal with government while on vacation
And after 60 days you need a tourist id card !
This is why Thailand receives 5x as many foreign tourists
Many have tried to respectfully explain this to Filipinos but it falls on deaf ears
My first priorities are safety food electricity hot showers prices etc women are about 10th on my list
I can't disagree with you @@joebidet2050. Thailand is the best place in SE Asia. The reason I and others keep coming back is because English is taught in school and it's also a Christian society so we have these things in common. There's no language barrier which is the most important thing and also age is just a number which is icing on the cake 🍰 😅
See you soon in Dipolog I want to be back this summer. Miss the Philippines
This is true worldwide actually
My friend is in Leyte, his cost of living is really low. His apartment is 200 Canadian a month and it's an average apartment.
Now, the clincher is that you need to have a medical plan that you pay for. That runs in the 500 per month range. So you save but you put it somewhere else.
It's these expats' own fault they chose to get involved with women more than half their age, I'm married to filipino for 7 years and I've lived here 3 years , I'm 67 my wife is 66 and we're happy.
God bless you and your young beautiful wife. Peace and love
It's not always the circumstances. Sometimes it's the person. That guys mindset isn't something that developed recently. Nothing you can do for a person like that and you wouldn't be the first to try.
That is my biggest fear in life, to end up like that
@@davidjames1007 mine to David
Or biggest goal! Just think how free of stress & worry he is!
Yes sir Mr Steven, It’s really a shame how he put himself in that situation. I feel sorry for how he ended up. Yes, we lease try to interview him. Maybe he can let his relatives or friends know that he’s alive but struggling a bit. Just let the people back home know so that they at least can have peace of mind. Thank you for this video Steven!
Even if I had money I wouldn't want to live away from my home country when aged, as who's going to help you when you're eventually incapacitated, or who's going to cry at your funeral.
There you can rent mourners to feast at your funeral.
Many live away from their home country because they DON'T have money. They seek a better quality life with the resources they have. As for the funeral part, you are dead, you'll never know if anyone comes or not - and honestly, who cares.
I don't want to die in my home country (USA). The health system there will try to get every last cent you have, it's a multi-billion dollar industry keeping people alive as long as they can even if they are just a lump of flesh and bones.
@kendallevans4079 no matter where you live it's up to each individual to eat healthy food and get enough exercise to keep healthy and not use corporate poisons.
Nobody would cry at my funeral even in my origin country
The guy your on about has been asked before if he needed help....he actually enjoys his life style... your not the first to chase after him...
Loneliness is a Big issue there. The locals do everything they can to let you know that you are not one of them. But, they never have a problem taking your money. Most of the expats are drunks, druggies, and sexual deviants that go there to hide from society back home and are not good people to befriend. So, if you don’t partake in that lifestyle you will be lonely as hell. After four years in Asia I finally conceded I don’t belong there and came to back to the states. I am significantly happier and sometimes you gotta leave to know what you really have. I look at my American passport and thank god. That country is like a prison to most people there and that’s truly sad.
I find the west is like a prison , in the Philippines 🇵🇭 I always have something to do
No place like home, I spent two years in Philippines and I understand completely. It's good place to visit.
@@Farmboy420-v5i I don’t even think it’s a good place to visit. I traveled through that country for 13 months. It was enough for me. I feel so bad for the people who can’t simply buy a ticket and get on a plane like I can. I still think about it to this day. So, many problems and it’s blatantly obvious that it’s designed that way on purpose.
Not everyone has your experience. My Filipina wife's family treats me very well as do the locals. It helps if you try to blend in & be part of their civilized culture (unlike the uncivilized Americans). We live in a rural area & I'm not into the booze, drugs & ho's. But you are right, like the other perverts and low lifes, you don't belong here and I'm sure everyone is happy you left!
It feels like a prison when it's time to leave and requires that you obtain exit clearance permission (on your dime). If you are a social person, it may be a greater challenge here. I have hobbies that keep me busy, as well as a young child to raise (my own). Something that's hard to overcome are the numerous little frustrations that you have to deal with day to day, and also being overcharged and even scammed. If you can't speak the language, you will generally feel bored at most parties, many of which you're asked to pay for. I rarely go to parties anymore, where I wind up drinking more than I should. Over all, we're doing okay, but I often wonder if there are better options.
Life in the Philippines isnt that wonderful. This is the only channel that is honest.
Thank you Timothy
Idk, but I think he went to the philippines to have fun, and one of his female friends stole all his money. Just a thought.
Every video from PI seems to have a rooster sound track.
Because nowhere in the country you’re more than 100 yards from a rooster.
For sure, you like getting up at 5:a.m.?, you better, because you will. Maybe 4:a.m.?, not sure really, I don't think the roosters over there ever sleep. It could be three hours to sunrise, but they are still going to tell you it's a cummin.
mate I lived over 10 years in the Philippines different places and traveled many places too and I can guarantee, you cannot find a place where you don't hear roosters or barking dogs and loud music and if you found a location I.m sure you deaf or ...dead
Very common in third-world cesspools.
@@juanverweijor you had your eardrums removed. It's a terrible place not for the weak.
Nice to hear some locals help him out with food❤️ truth is you can be lonely anywhere in this world. And hey man good on you going and finding him. You have a good heart❤️
German guy probably met a Philipino online and got scammed by the promise "Me love you long time". Moved there to be with her, she takes him for a ride, living the high life until the money runs out. She disappears and moves on to her next victim, leaving the German guy wandering the streets flat broke.
Wow that's quibte the story given the information, or lack of it we have.
God forbid any of this might be his fault right ? Definitely down to these evil scheming young Filipinas taking of advantage of kindly elderly westerners who definitely aren't ever sex tourist sleaze bags or alcoholics or both 🙄
Sad but true. This is the Holiday Season. Remember what Christmas is all about. A time to be with family and friends. For this reason, I am very thankful . Sorry for expats who are lonely and homeless in the Philippines.
You might want to call the German embassy . Maybe they can give some solutions.
Never, ever be a giver, remember to always know your limits. For the takers don't have any. Respect your self-woth and self-respect.
I mean coming to another country without a supplemental income is crazy anyways. It's like your meant to be broke. At least, have a pension or insurance before coming in to another country, because no matter how it's "cheap" to live here. But if you add up all those little things you have it will have a huge impact on your finances.
Poor Guy, Sir kudos to you for stopping by and checking in with the guy !
He may be wanted in germany.
Good point. You never know who someone really is in that situation.
Or any other.
I saw some Americans homeless no money maybe they're wanted back in the USA.
@eddieBoxer perhaps, or some just run from their past. There are many reasons people can end up homeless abroad. You can always go to your countries embassy in host country and get assistance to get back home. If not then you dont want to go back for some reason.
@@cosmiccowboy3063 The weather is too good.
To share his experiences (in cam) maybe can be of help for those foreigners/tourists to avoid such situations in the future. Hope someone can help him to ask help from the Embassy Representative of his country.
Well you must realize it cost more there i use 3340 to spend monthly but never do. I did not buy a condo or home but fsce the bs of renting, i am a car buff so i rebuilt and made new a suv it turns heads we eat in we do alot of free things like picknic islands fishing snorkeling. We stay out of malls and restersunts and then in 6 months i go home to usa
Thank you for this Video. This is very informativ! In Europe we have strange times. We have an increasing number of homeless people, especially in the big cities. Sometimes we have long times of cold and dirty weather here in germany. Very interesting to hear you talking about this. Thank you. Sendingyou snowy greetings from Bavaria Allgäu. Sometimes cold, but also a beautiful place on earth. 😊
Lets all look after eachother please, we are all brothers and sisters...❤
It’s Philcatraz to many Expats .
Wow, never thought of it that way.
When you were trying to remember where he came from in Germany, I guessed, Frankfurt. That's because I was there last summer, for my first trip to that country. I liked it so much, I'm studying German, and plan to go back yhere again next summer. Now I live in a tropical region, but was raised in a climate like Frankfurt. I know how that man must feel, and appreciates the tropical climate so much. Still, he needs someone to help him out.
That's such BS that you can't come back, embassies help with that.
No. We have seen the vlogs about late Ken . The British embassy did not help. Same with the Belgian rmbassy, I know as a Belgian who tried to help Belgians…
I recon he was receiving social or health benefits in Germany and they cut it off becoz he wasn't there to go to his commune when asked to.
This happened to me when I was sick, I told my health insurance that I need to go home for 3 months but in 3 months they cut my meager allowance so okey I had to a bit of business to survive and am fine now.
he came for the woman, all do it, he just couldnt admit it
Be silent as your comment is nothing but slander and conjecture. You generalize others from stereotypical behavior which is patently false and criminal.
@powerfulold safe
Not everyone wants to put their stick inside someone . There are is a whole community of people called celibate and asexual.
Go look it up before you brand every one looking to shag.
@@HighSpeedNoDrag The truth hurts, but will also set you free.
@@HighSpeedNoDrag Water sinks to its own level.
Lonely and isolated. Sounds perfect! Where do I sign up?
The key here is no money.. Having friends and family is over-rated.
The Philippines itself is " over rated".
Very interesting story bless him sounds like mental health issues for him.i know there was a guy Expat in bohol too who wudint take any help.i believe now his in care locals help him with hospital care
Great video. What do you record with ? Looks and sounds great
Thank you, The phone i use is a Infinix zero vloggers phone, Very cheap my friend
If he is from Germany, he will be entitled to receive a pension. But he wants to destroy himself. He can go back to Germany and sort out his situation and get a pension.
The real story will be different
@@woutergijs5246 Surely he'll be on benefits , and housing allowance ?@!!!
if you are a German citizen living abroad, you still need to "check in" with the German authorities regarding your disability benefits, meaning you must inform them of your new address and potentially provide updates on your medical condition to continue receiving your disability payments.
Key points to remember:
Reporting changes:
You are required to notify the German social security agency if you move to a new country or experience any changes in your medical condition that may affect your disability status.
Verification process:
Depending on the situation, you might need to undergo medical examinations or provide additional documentation to verify your continued eligibility for disability benefits while living abroad.
International agreements:
If you are living in a country with a social security agreement with Germany, there may be specific procedures for managing your disability benefits.
They will invite you for medical appointments and you can't cancel or skip them. You also need approval to travel. So you will be able to travel for vacation purposes but you won't be able to move out of Europe and just skip those appointments.
not young 66..he means the sexpats that are looking for sex brides 1/3 there age
You assume he is disabled. I think it is a bit different… with the same result
Glad you're getting great views on this topic 🌟 We did this topic from personal experience the other day but only got just over 200 views 👍 youtube is not very balanced with their algorithm in my opinion 🙂
If you can’t financially live in the PH then you can’t live anywhere ! Yes some things aren’t cheap but you can live on as little or as much as you like ! Guys please don’t come here unprepared for unexpected expenses!
Of you go anywhere with no income it will suck.
When I was living in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, I met an Englishman who the locals told me was destitute. I invited him for lunch & found out that he was relying on a humanitarian aid group - I think they were nuns - for food & a place to stay. According to the man; he had been in India & his parents, who were doctors, were wanting him to fly back to England, yet, wanted him to seek treatment for a mental health disorder.
When I suggested that, perhaps, he should go home, he became extremely angry & wouldn't eat the food that had been brought for him. He stormed off &, who knows, may still be there, however, I never saw him again. Always ensure you have a way to get home, or report to the nearest embassy your country has in a region, because many of the people in these countries can not afford the burden of some homeless foreigner.
Sympathies…I’m thinking a lot of folks from the US will be lonely, broke and homeless in the next year or two…
Mostly they homeless in America anyway..😂
Never too old to make a positive decision.....Go home.😊
Translation for Americans for British English term at 1:00 - "vest" is the British word for undershirt or tank top. "Vest" in American English means "waistcoat" to British.
I lived 10+ years offgrid in Germany.
Had 2 × 1000m² gardens.
Built my own cabin, kitchen, etc.
Loved it.
I speak fluent German and can translate if needed.
Sounds like he needs a helping hand.
I suggest he finds some unused land and begins to grow his own food.....
nobody cares about your garden etc....
Finding "unused land" in the Philippines that he could grow his own food on/live off-grid is not very realistic for a non-Filipino.
Where will he get money if he gets sick, or emergency,,,,,Time for him to go home
The best thing for him is to return to his home country to start anew by getting his finances in order. It's very unlikely that he will be able to start over here and, it's not up to other expats, to bail him out. Most of us have all we can do to keep ourselves out of hock.
@3777177 you must be a very nasty person why you are saying this.
Hey Philippinedreaming! That was a great video, brother! Thanks for being such a good person. It would be awesome if you could video him so someone might recognise him and help him out.
Maybe you should call the police instead? They’ll take care of him, get him medical attention, and make sure he’s clean and fed. They won’t put him in jail.
He needs to get back to Germany, or he’ll die in the Philippines. Brother, I looked back at your older videos, and now you, too, look so much older and thinner. Please make sure to eat a lot of protein, vegetables, and fruit every day.
Ive seen 2 foreigners living on the streets in Panglao, Bohol.
@@stevensalt3683 I think there is becoming more and more
Yup I seen one there lost it all to woman
There are many potholes on the streets...even more shitholes and scam artists. Retirees with few dollars coming here thinking it's paradise get trapped here.
A few in Tagbilaran as well and some in Cebu
They make their own bed, now sleep in it. Sorry for them.
To travel 3000 miles just to be homeless. I don't get it
It was almost like he wanted to be homeless. Couldn't figure it out
@@Philippinedreaming This is his way of saying goodbye. Sometimes the human condition is sad.
@Philippinedreaming. Women draw
It's quite a contest between Thailand and the Philippines as to who has the most horror stories.
There are more Guys perfectly happy in Asia, stop being so Friggin negative.
It’s easier to communicate in the Philippines..
@@tradeladder146 I'm going to take an educated guess that you either don't live in Asia or just got off the plane. I have lived in Thailand for many years and know enough guys here who have lost houses to Thai women to put an entire neighborhood together. And none of the women were bargirls! I haven't resided in the Philippines, but there seems to be just as many horror stories.
@@johnmartin7158 I would imagine so.
@@TruthTellerTH-k3wI don’t think so
There was a homeless German guy living around Barrio Baretto in Olongapo , not seen him for a long time could be same guy.
To each his own. People need to learn that.
Enjoyed your show, as usual brother.
Cheers my friend, glad you like the show.
It’s worth trying to get an interview. Maybe you can say something that one of the viewers can help with you never know.
Maybe where he came from is worse than where he is now.
There is a saying, " If the shithole you came from is worse than the Philippines, you will love it."
Interview him, then give him the money made from the video😊
in Angeles city, pampangga there are some homeless foreigner, a vlogger interviewd one of the homeless he said he is broke and no money left back to his country he has no wife here, tried to ask for help to their embassy he was not helped
Lucky that he's in the Philippines because people there are very helpful when it comes to people that really needs help no wonder he's surviving day by day. Unlike here in uk or other countries fast pace rat race life + miserable people that care less to other. Thats why filipinos are one of a kind human beings proud to be one♥️🇵🇭
What you say is true, but if I were to stay in the Philippines, it would be with my wife's family in Almeria. She has six brothers, and they always made sure I was accompanied wherever I went so I would not get myself in trouble. I love that place.
I am a pilipino / US citizen been here over 20 years and planning to retire back in the Philippines in 6years or so but when I heard all these even though I have my own family there made me think twice , God bless everyone.
It is sad, but he is right about one thing. Warm weather makes being homeless a little more manageable. There are homeless where I live, and it goes below freezing in the Winter so they need to put more planning in how they stay alive during the cold season. They need to migrate toward a shelter or to some urban area where they can get indoors like in a subway. Moving around also means they get robbed easier.
Sadly males are swept up with the lovely young females.Philippino wives also young women well need to realise the ug old men will be stuck!have no sympathy the women will give up there old men when money runs out.
Even these westerners becoming homeless in the Philippines still Filipino people willing to help with no expectations, one German I think he has dementia a Filipino couple have found them on the streets no hesitation to look after him give shelter ,food ,bath etc...never judged or give negative opinion about living in the Philippines if you don't like it here so be it ...
Got no one to blame but themselves thinking that they can live life like a king on budget especially just on social security only
Utubers hyped him up.
Does it seem like he's living like a king? Do you know his story? Well then , STFU
@@Xeyne098they do. One tells them. Hey if it's bad quite job and come here.
Social documentaries on You Tube tend to fall into patterns of conformation bias. The story picks out a prototypical example that fits a stereotype and confirms with stereotypes in other regions where the viewer resides. Great story, but it's still a bias because the case is a random sample and tells us little about the actual numbers afflicted by financial stress and anomie as expatriates.
Yes, Im guessing he's run out of money, and he's got nothing to go back home to. It's a sad story, but I've come across cases like this in Thailand where I live. Guys like this don't have a game plan, and you can only help them so much.
It’s happening all over the Philippines.
Hi,,, Been watching you for a while now,,,,I live in Dipolog and almost married 12 months ago.... saw your vlog about is it the the foreigners fault or the Filipina..... If you want to do do an interview I will explain another side of a Filipina,,,,,, Things transpired over 2 years blew my mind...... Nothing about cheating, or being married but something I never heard of or seen before.... But the family destroyed the marriage to be.... If interested let me know,,, Cheers, Andrew.
Hello Andrew, Yes for sure. We can arrange a time when we are both able to meet up in Dipolog. Thank you my friend.
That was a very touching story, and sadly its becoming alot more common, ive seen afew men living like this in thailand, mostly down to unrealistic planning, it has crossed my mind to retire in thailand, but for me financially it would take me way out of my comfort zone, not just because of finances, but the reality of always being classed as an outsider , no matter what you do, or how long you live there, but there are sucess stories, but my god you have to be lucky to, well done to you for looking for him, and having the descency to check if he was ok, respect for you
It's not cheap in the Philippines but you have to learn to make friends or socialise two or three times a week
Foreigner bars or just walking around a mall
Living cheap or living expensive is a choice
It’s a shame to see people like that
But even in a rich country like here in Australia 🇦🇺 people suffer from homelessness and expensive housing
Luckily we came 1982 from Germany 🇩🇪 and everything was a lot easier
to build a good life
I’m 75 now and couldn’t live on the streets. God bless you all and especially that guy you mentioned
Many do not go broke in the Philippines. Many come here broke. There are UA-camrs saying “live like a king on $600 a month”.
that was a thing back in the 1990s Live like a king for $600 dollars LOL its still be quoted has possiable.
@ It’s still being stated today. The Philippines is getting the world’s poor, down and out. What the USA used to get. The difference is the USA gave them a path to prosperity, in the Philippines there is no such path or support system for expats.
I agree I seen couple different guys expats cebu city market area can't imagine asking for handouts anywhere but here wow poverty here is common many locals barely get enough to survive it's sad His country has nothing to offer He has nobody or nobody willing either way sad
I understand. I don't fear much but being homeless! That bothers me.. not that I couldn't survive but that I failed!! And that I can't handle.
There's people like him all around the world, and in his own country? But you are not him?
He may end up on a sail boat tomorrow, He may have things no one can help him with but a higher power. Good luck and and i wish you the best.✌❤👍
People are desperate and take their small savings thinking they can live longer and better which is true but for how long?
Sounds like the guy had a good understanding of what's important in life....and it ain't hedonism :)
All these guys need to do is contact their embassy.
If he has overstayed his Visa I doubt he wants to be outed. Truly sad to hear this.
I,M CURRENTLY HELPING a south korean homeless guy, who is several years illegal in my country. he is ALSO very reluctant to receive help. i recently tricked him into being given a salvation army xmas hamper. 1 advantage he has for living in a tent in the bush is that being korean he has done his mandatory 2years + in the army, and the winters get cold here(up to -5 overnight), but again him being from korea he can also shrug them off (can get to -20c in sth korea).
@@adurasarangheyo9597 Woww my friend that's very kind of you indeed
@@Philippinedreaming i dont regard it as being kind, I REGARD IT AS BEING HUMAN. some bias on my part, i have a half korean son, somewhere in the world, but have been enjoying the effects of parental alienation for more than 10 years thanx to my ex KYUNT of a wife. so very typical of Asian women to do this when the marriage fails. hope you can be a little bit human to that guy, likely he has too much pride to ask for help, so DONT ASK, JUST ACT. (food money etc)
I think some foreign thought Philippines are a free country surely not. As you guys know there's millions of Filipinos working abroad. But Filipinos are very kind, even the enforcers will be treated those people who overstayed as humans.
Expats are growing in our country for retirement. Must have a welfare foundation and build a facility with complete amenities run by social workers, with Health Professionals and the caregivers.
Nice story. He probably was in more of a state of acceptance in his circumstances, perhaps even at peace than most people that have it all without knowing their identity. Again, some of the most poor people arrived at a happy, content state of mind living a simple life. I wonder if he had faith in God?
The Philippines was never cheap, not sure what these goofies are talking about? Things cost more then USA because USA is a bigger consumer they get better rates! All wholesale prices are the same around the world by volume .. Buying local products made in the Philippines is cheaper thats why you see alot of sardine brands and the fruits and vegetables are gren there.. the rice is manipulated bt you can buy 4 sacks from a farmer for very cheap.
USA has more lawyers who raise the prices on everything
Broke and Homeless I get but lonely, in Philippines? Then it's the guy then.
Trying to live in "perpetual hook up " culture is probably why he's broke and homeless.
This situation happens in all countries at the least in the Philippine's the people are friendlier and may help you in your situation some countries being homeless in extremely cold weather can be challenging to say the least with insufficient clothing and trying to stay warm out in open most times, with the average temperature being 26/32 in the Philippines you can cool of a little under a nice shady tree I have seen people doing this and appear to sleep ok homeless people are really frowned upon and abused in other countries outside the Philippine's cost of living is cheaper in Philippine's than other countries so recovery is easier if it occurs in Australia getting off the streets is extremely hard and to put a roof over your head is near impossible for most
Yes Robert you are totally right.
first time i heard a foreigner homeless in the phils. Yet, a German. the guy seems not bothered. Though it is appalling, good thing my fellow countrymen give him food to eat.
In all honesty it maybe helpful discretely informing the German consulate find out maybe they could save him as he is at risk vulnerable in his circumstances
Immigrants. Just immigrants. So many immIgrants Just like ALL immigrants in the world who for many reasons emigrate as immigrants. Remember , IMMIGRANTS
Ex-pats , if you're British . People may care to remember that .
Interesting watch and seen a few videos with stories like this and Westerners getting themselves into a real mess.
I left the UK 10 years ago as I felt I didn't fit in there anymore.
4 years in New Zealand and now 6 in France.
My father lived in Malaysia for the last 30 years of his life and said to me that once you leave it's very difficult to go back.
I love to visit the UK with my French girlfriend but don't want to go back.
I must say my friend, I don't want to go back to the UK either