Being an expat/immigrant Pinoy here in the US, he’s right in sooo many ways. There’s just too much hatred here in the US. I pray to God when my kids will be old enough to take care of themselves, I’m going back to my homeland Philippines!
Tama po kabayan, naiisip ko rin bakit di pa kayo umuwi dito sa pinas . Di na safe jan para sa asian lalo nasa mga pinoy. Kasi nakakagalit kapag nakita nmin sa news mga napahamak jan puro pinoy during pandemic and now kelan lang resto owner and abogado na namatay. Keep safe always kabayan. Ipray for the of all filipino abroad. We can live here in the philippines. God provide for us. Take care🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️🇵🇭
That's why I'm going to work abroad but I never applied for any job to the US. I am actually avoiding US. 😂 Pupunta lng ako sa ibang bansa para mag ipon at makatulong sa pamilya, pero babalik din ng Pinas. Haha
maybe if the government represented the people instead of their foreign masters, there wouldn't be as many angry people as there are now. TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION!
@@nautical1845 Which state by the way? Kindly share more details about where you reside and work over there in the US. So that others would be aware and be more informed, not ignorant as you're saying.
This guy is a lot like me. Retired military. I can understand where he's coming from. The biggest takeaway I'm getting from this is the difference between life in the Province versus life in Manila. He's a bit older than me, but his point about living comfortably resonates with me. Looking forward to my upcoming move to the Philippines.
The thing is, if you have money, life in the Philippines is soooo much easier than anywhere else in the world. Except for the traffic of course that sucks. People are very chill and adapts well. Filipino people in general love making others feel welcome. Specially guests. That's the culture. We adjust so they would be comfortable. In other countries, they don't really care. I mean, they're nice but lol Filipinos go out of their way to make their guests feel comfortable no matter how unpractical or uncomfortable they get. Heck, we used to offer our rooms to strangers and the fam would sleep together in one room lol. That's the way we're wired. Too bad when we go to other countries, the treatment is very different. It's sad sa totoo lang. Pero ganon tayo e. Nahahappy tayo and feeling validated kapag umuwing masaya yung bisita. 🤣🥲
@@ChaldeaWarmaster its cuz to the foreigners from more developed countries they have super high salary and super high costs compared to ph, at least especially for the anglo and EU countries. the neighboring asian countries just a little bit higher except the ones lower than ph
dude so true. i have my own house with my wife and back then our place only had two bedrooms and her whole family stayed with us including her relatives from japan. i slept in my car in our garage just to give them all the bed. 🤣 my sister and mom was like wtf why would you do that? by the way now we moved to a new place which is way bigger than our old place so if incase they decided to have a sleep over again i wont get stuck sleeping in the garage. lol
@@yagamilight6261 Yeah, I believe they got victimized by the love scam. You see, not every person in the Philippines have integrity, if you're a foreigner who wants to find a gf, make sure you deeply know that person. Many foreigners ended up becoming homeless because they got milked on by some Filipino woman. Not every Filipina is like that though, but they definitely exist, and it's sickening.
if you are married to a filipino..raise your kid in filipino tradition..the reason why home for the aged is not that popular in the country is because we prefer to take care of our old..it is expected that as you grow old your children and grand children will take care of you...
See, when you're retired overseas at his age, you carry yourself w/ a youthful, stress-free attitude. All of us deserve this when we get to this point. Much success to him.
@@pingyu5141 dude where do you get this stuff? Philippines only became rice eater as staple when they colonized as the Spaniards and Americans exploited their natural resources so they need the people of the islands to continue to labor for them with the cheapest way to feed the people.
Thank you so much for this. I’m an Army retiree and this interview was so helpful!!!! My Filipino husband and I are considering where to live in the Philippines.
i suggest living in Batangas or Davao city depends on what language your husband comfortable speaking like is he a cebuano or tagalog or kapampangan (cause not all Filipino speak English or tagalog) it would be more suitable for both of you living close to relatives since they can show you around the area and help assist you moving, and advice not living in Manila Makati taguig or Muntinlupa cause its very crowded and the air quality isnt great
@@kleerogers Out in the province areas you're more likely to find people that speak a little bit of English but it's hard to have a conversation. Its best to learn some of the local language if living out there If you're in the city or a tourist area then most speak good English.
Good question since he is Filipino might suggest is where his relatives are located its much better that he is near to a relative for example if he is a Cebuano so no brainer live in cebu, if his close relatives are in Davao live in davao so you can have family and relative ties it also helps incase you come in emergency situation so on and so forth
Actually am a Filam who exited the silicon valley in ‘08 and I live in Clark Pampanga and work as a data scientist for a 2 trillion dollar us software company: I’d rather work here and live here! Am happily Married to a doctor. A fellow valley entrepreneur followed me here and he’s also happily married too. So us younger guys are figuring it out the secret to the happiness you gents are all so fond of here in the Philippines
Hello from Urdaneta City, Pangasinan Province, Luzon, Philippines. I've been in the Philippines about 6 years. Originally from the US New Hampshire Seacoast. About a week before I leave the US. While living in Haverhill, Massachusetts. There was a drive-by shooting. 3 shots into the first floor level apartment. I am in the second level at the time. So, for me, it was a sign. No turning back.
I'm from New Bedford, Massachusetts. I've been living in Laguna Philiipines since 2019, just before the covid outbreak. The cost of living and the beautiful people here makes the Philiipines a dream come true for me. I just went back to the US to visit some family for a month and honestly just wanted to get back to the Philippines. Take care and enjoy life.
@@mannyy266 it was not always the case, in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Back in 2016. But, things started spiraling downwards quick. The neighboring city Lawrence Massachusetts was in the top 10 crime areas in Massachusetts.
My brother in law is in college there . My wife is from 30 minutes north of there . I’ve never been there but one day I’ll try to make a life there . The only thing that worries me is the oppressive heat . I absolutely hate anything over 95 degrees .I have no idea how I’ll survive there , but I have to cause life is too expensive for me in the west . I need a reliable air conditioner to be on 24/7 so a generator or a solar roof is a must .
Great interview Dan, Ray is a perfect example of someone living their Best Life overseas. Ray, I hope that you are blessed with many more years, and thanks for sharing your story...
W d Trott Ray is fun to hear it's great to hear that he likes Philippines rightly so but saying you can't live here if you got less than $2000 his absolutely wrong because if a the local here get's 5000 pesos a month on their retirement living here live's comfortably i'm pretty sure w/ 35000 pesos a month i can get by all it is is you live what your lifestyle
Thank you for your service Ray sir. I'm one of those Americans that will be retiring in the Philippines as my wife and I already have a house in Silang, Cavite. I can't wait for the Cavite - Bataan interlink bridge to be completed so that we can get to the Subic Bay area quicker than having to drive all the way around spending 5 or more hours to get there.
that's already been scrapped as the feasibility study made indicated the span between Bataan and Cavite is too far away and the sea is too deep to even make a tunnel. best solution is to have a Ro-Ro ferry that will traverse the Manila Bay.
That interconnecting bridge is One of the Many modern bridges and other Big developments ..a legacy from Pres.Duterte within his 6- year term as president.
Wow you got a nice place in Philippines. Actually, Silang is just near to Imus where i reside and i could say that Silang is a very nice place near Tagaytay.
Ray is quite an amiable person. He's witty, jolly and has love the Philippines as if he's not an American. It's hilarious but an honest truth about some Filipino families who are very closed knit up to the 3rd or 4th degree cousins or other relatives. But if you're living in the city like Manila, most families tend to be more independent because mostly are educated. We are glad that most foreigners have liked and loved our beautiful country and you won't get into trouble if you'll also be good to the Filipino people.
I am so happy for you…..my wife is from the Philippines and we are considering moving here part time from the US now that we are in retirement….wonderful people…..here life follows a certain…CODE…..missing in America
Nice vlog Dan! I think Ray brings up a very good point. Expats living in the Philippines are there to have a better life with the money they have. Don't misunderstand me, money is important. But when you retire what's really important?
Man, I wished my old man was still alive, he had so many stories from back when he was serving. He was a military vet as well and decided to take all of us back to Philippines when he retired. It was the best choice he made, because the people here are much nicer than the people back in America. We also got in touch more with our Motherland culture and tradition. Which is a blessing for us. :)
Great interview! I'm a military retiree, service-connected, and working on another federal retirement from the VA. Already have property in the Philippines near Tagaytay. Certainly considering moving to the PI... Interview more military retirees, Need more information about the VA services....I'm also thinking about applying to the US state department or the VA in Manila...guess I'll change my American Legion membership to the Philippines
I am also retired from the US Army in 1990 moved to the Philippines and been here ever since. I finally settled down in Cavite not too far from Tagaytay and visit there all the time to enjoy the cool climate. I am also VA disabled and only about 45 minutes from the VA in Pasay and it helps to have my every 6 months check up to see if I am still alive hahahaha. I belong to both American Legion and the VFW in Angeles City outside Clark and go there once a month to visit and eat good American and Mexican food and enjoy time there.
I decided to subscribe to this UA-cam channel today June 27, 2022, Monday because I enjoyed listening to Ray (my tukayo) and the host. Thank you Ray for embracing my humble country the Philippines 🇵🇭 and you can stay there as long as you want. You're a part of the Filipino family. Posted from Los Angeles, California🇺🇲
Great interview..!!! You can tell Ray is a real people person . ‘ Need more outgoing personalities like that. Ray really SHINES..!! Great sense of humor, very straight forward and in your face reactions. Just wonderful..!! I hope when I get there I can meet many like him….!!!
Wow, that's an amazing pension! He can live comfortably pretty much anywhere he wants. It's definitely not about the money, but simply about his love for the country.
Mr. Ray is a whole vibe! 💗 Love his attitude and outlook on life. With joy like his, he’ll more than likely live to see very old age - along with his wife and 40,000 cousins! 😁 Thank you for sharing.
With the cultural climate eroding here in the US. Lack of respect of elders. Ray got it right, violence comparison is ridiculous. "Are you happy?" "That is a dumb question" Ray got a jolly soul.
Filipinos is not perfect people but created with a big heart for valuing life from conception until become old.. it is correct we are friendly welcoming and hospitable...
Hi, there! Thank you! I am enjoying your vids, and I’ve decided to follow your channel. I’m planning to visit The Philippines. Hello from Houston! 👍🏻🤗💕🇺🇸
Great Video I may have to talk to this AM Legion Vet. I'm a Veteran and I've lived in the Philippines for nearly 5 yrs now and I've never had a problem. I'm service connected and live a peaceful life here. I have decided to move to Luzon so I can be closer to the VA Manila and other things.
You can see his joy and blissful satisfaction and peace being here. Life in Philippines is very easy, it's relaxed and laid back and people are kind, helpful and speak English. They are always smiling and happy. There are numerous affordable beach areas to live in. Pension goes a long way. The only down side is, hospitals are not as great and if you've got health concerns that need expert care, you need to be living in the main cities like Manila.
Great video, and I would love to meet Ray one day. He seems like a nice guy, and thanks for his service to include the American Legion. I've lived in the Philippines since 2004 as a retired disabled US Navy veteran. My wife and I bought a titled house from an American that lived here more than 50 years. We really like Barrio Barretto, because it's near the beach and between Olongapo and Subic.
1,000 dollars would be good enough for a comfortable life here. The catch are: find a woman who truly love you; she must have her own regular finances; she is not a "great spender"; she is not materialistic; and independent from extended family.
I was totally surprised by the info I learned from the outtake at the end of this video. I never knew those details before that there are around 400 thousand (almost half a million) US Vets living in the whole Philippines. Mind you, we're not even counting foreigners (non-US Vets) from the US and from other countries that are actually living right now (who preferred to live, work and/or retire) here in the Philippines.
I will see the American Legion Post when I come and visit back home. My wife is from Lubao, Pampanga. I am a retired US Navy Serviceman. Planning to retire there. Thanks for sharing.
True that. My family migrated here in the states and Philippines is a way better country to live in if you have money. If you don’t have money, it’s very hard. That’s why there’s a lot of OFWs working for their families.
Ray, I’m a U.S Navy Veteran, and I worked for the V.A for 15 years. The Government will not approve my claim, I filed twice. I need your help. I’m coming to the Philippines, as soon as the restrictions are lifted .
Quentin, fellow Navy brother, most restrictions are lifted now, if you are vaccinated and boosted! If not, you just need to do a few things! 1. One health pass 2. Take a PCR test before coming 3. Not needed, but I would still get travel insurance! As soon as I send most of my little saved property to my fiancee2wife, Charlie sister's house for us! I shortly send myself for Good too! Hope this helps! Best of luck to you & travel safe! Hooyah & Hua(Spent time in the Army too) God bless all! Yes, Si, Oui, Oo( tagalog and philipino for Yes)
It's a whole lot easier to get your disability claim approved here in the Philippines than back in the states. My friend was stationed in Subic back in the day, he moved to the Philippines probably 7 years ago and he got his 100% disability which is well over 3K a month. He said there's to much red tape in the states and it gets pushed through much quicker here.
If you are living in a third world countries they are willing to approve your claim but in the U.S. they know you can get a job or live on welfare with food stamp and cash relief
I have been across the USA and have traveled to Canada and The Philippines. In terms of public safety. Like Ray, I prefer Philippines over the USA or other nations. I had to watch my back when I walked in Manhattan, South Chicago, South Philly, East Seattle, Downtown Los Angeles, Gastown in Vancouver, Tenderloin in San Francisco. When walked around near Tondo in Manila past midnight, I did not need that much alertness!
great video, and love this guy your interviewing... Ray has a good sense of humor, down to earth, pulls no punches, loves life, good for him and his family, and thanks for posting the video
The US$ exchange rate favors them. If you got 2k pension. Thats’s approximately ₱100,000 a month. You’ll be upper middle class. This guy has a 6k pension that’s ₱300,000 a month. A corporate CEO average salary is around ₱400,000 for reference. That dude is rich based on PH standards. That’s why he owns 2 houses. Plus his restaurant gives him extra monthly income. Which would help support his family and 2 kids when he’s gone.
Anywhere in the USA, no one is safe. You can be suddenly punched in the face and seriously brutalized by someone in the street just like that. There are many places where loose firearms is rampant and shooting and slaughtering incidents of individuals across the US. I'm scared to live in the US even if their government give me free visa or even free plane ticket if my life is at stake.
Dan, Very information (and fun) video. I am a service-connected disabled veteran (spinal injuries). I am married to a Filipino and we are planning to move to the Philippines in the next 4 years. Ray talked very briefly about the VA hospital and veteran care. Is there any chance that you could do another interview with Ray to talk more about veterans living in the Philippines... particularly around healthcare, which is a concern for all of us as we get older. I heard from another vlogger recently that he heard Veterans care isn't good. I'm hearing something very different. Perhaps is having service-connected disabilities that is the difference. How about a part 2 interview video with Ray?
VA hospital in Manila is only to cover the service connected disabilities veterans already have. Keep submitting claims. I am! I can help any veteran anywhere in the world 🌎 submit a claim!
Specially now when there were a lot of political scandal in the US, life is getting scary. There are many foreigners living in the Philippines because of the hospitality and friendliest environment.
it's an environment ripe for an armed revolution. Stay safe! When there are irreconcilable differences in massive numbers, and a leadership that no longer answers to the people then an armed revolution always follows. Nothing surprising, just run when it happens lol
@@dylanhughes5944 its a choice of the people on what path they would want to go and i hope they choose democratic peace because no one wins in an arm conflict nor in a war or history will repeat itself time and again.
@@nelsonbeltran9720 the winners of the American revolution disagree. There ARE winners and winners take all. Democracy is a lie they sell you. We are a constitutional republic. Democracies are nothing but mob rule
@@nelsonbeltran9720 - So true. Real change only happens through a slow painful process by everyone involved. Practically, every Revolution cause so much death and destruction, before reverting back to the old ways and having new tyrants. Even successful revolution like the US revolution, after the killing at war, it was in slow rebuilding and all the tough political squabbles after the War that took decades when real change happened.
Not only another excellent video full of solid info, but the connection you three had was heart warming. Keep up the great work. Watching AND learning lots from the US.
...okay I definitely gotta look Ray up in Olongapo when I finally get there. I was in the army for 11 years until I ended up getting a medical discharge. I was a medic though not an MP but I deployed with MP's back in "08. I worked at the VA Hospital also so we have a few things in common plus I would love to join a post there. I think I'm a little too young to qualify for a permanent Visa there, I'm 44 but I am still planning on visiting a few times until I am.
a lot of vets came back to Subic Bay and retired because it's the biggest American military base outside the US since colonial time till the early 90s when Philippine Senate ousted them. Subic Bay was home or has been to probably millions of American soldiers. A lot of them have said when they were stationed there that it was more of paradise than a military base - sun, sea, beaches and beautiful girls...good life. that's why the highest concentration of vets are living there rather than in big cities like here in Metro Manila.
i was in college there in the Philippines when the US Bases were shut down .It pained me then and even now ! I remember setting foot in Olongapo for the very first time in the 80's .I thought I was in another country ,as the streets were flooded with GIs and the streets were super clean . Couldnt forget those neon lights ,as well . Dont know if White Rock Resort still exists , but I have great memory being there ,drinking ,dining,swimming in the beach, plus doing kinky activities ,in and out of the bed !
Pro-leftist Senate and a president that America " installed" , were the group that Orchestrated the kicking out of the American bases in the Philippines. Another Case of Uncle Sam making a very bad decision.
Your guest brings up a great topic, deciding to die over seas. I am curious why nobody discusses deciding to die over seas. Dying is the one experience we will all share at some point, and I am sure not everyone decides to return home to die. I'd appreciate it if someone could either discuss this or share any information or links to this sort of information.
If you live in the province area, your $6k is like your living like a king! Living in the province would be the best choice because it’s less expenses and you’ll feel the freshness like food and air.
I will say one of the best expat places in the Philippines is La Union, San Fernando in the Northern part of the Philippines. Sangley Point, an American base used to be there and I guess now developed as a resort.
thank you this was a really nice video I'm retired military with 20 percent disability with a pension from my social security and a pension from the ship yard I work in when I retire in 2024 and am planning to move to the Philippines then and I have no idea that there was a VA post over there I'll definitely look them up after I move there thanks for the information and keep up the good work. respectfully Robert from Virginia 😊
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Being an expat/immigrant Pinoy here in the US, he’s right in sooo many ways. There’s just too much hatred here in the US. I pray to God when my kids will be old enough to take care of themselves, I’m going back to my homeland Philippines!
Same Bro!!! Been here in Australia for 20+ years…Can’t wait to retire in the Philippines
Tama po kabayan, naiisip ko rin bakit di pa kayo umuwi dito sa pinas . Di na safe jan para sa asian lalo nasa mga pinoy. Kasi nakakagalit kapag nakita nmin sa news mga napahamak jan puro pinoy during pandemic and now kelan lang resto owner and abogado na namatay. Keep safe always kabayan. Ipray for the of all filipino abroad. We can live here in the philippines. God provide for us. Take care🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️🇵🇭
That's why I'm going to work abroad but I never applied for any job to the US. I am actually avoiding US. 😂 Pupunta lng ako sa ibang bansa para mag ipon at makatulong sa pamilya, pero babalik din ng Pinas. Haha
maybe if the government represented the people instead of their foreign masters, there wouldn't be as many angry people as there are now. TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION!
@@nautical1845 Which state by the way?
Kindly share more details about where you reside and work over there in the US. So that others would be aware and be more informed, not ignorant as you're saying.
This guy is a lot like me. Retired military. I can understand where he's coming from. The biggest takeaway I'm getting from this is the difference between life in the Province versus life in Manila. He's a bit older than me, but his point about living comfortably resonates with me.
Looking forward to my upcoming move to the Philippines.
Good 👍 luck
Beach home is perfect...but ...choose a place away from the typhoon zone...
Congrats..Philippines you chosen to stay here..😃😉😊
you are most welcome here
@Waui Boy Reyes He should even think of moving to Davao. The who area is a shit hole
The thing is, if you have money, life in the Philippines is soooo much easier than anywhere else in the world. Except for the traffic of course that sucks. People are very chill and adapts well.
Filipino people in general love making others feel welcome. Specially guests. That's the culture. We adjust so they would be comfortable. In other countries, they don't really care. I mean, they're nice but lol Filipinos go out of their way to make their guests feel comfortable no matter how unpractical or uncomfortable they get. Heck, we used to offer our rooms to strangers and the fam would sleep together in one room lol. That's the way we're wired. Too bad when we go to other countries, the treatment is very different. It's sad sa totoo lang. Pero ganon tayo e. Nahahappy tayo and feeling validated kapag umuwing masaya yung bisita. 🤣🥲
To a foreigner, the cost of living here is super fucking cheap.
Well said
@@ChaldeaWarmaster its cuz to the foreigners from more developed countries they have super high salary and super high costs compared to ph, at least especially for the anglo and EU countries. the neighboring asian countries just a little bit higher except the ones lower than ph
Traffic is irrelevant outside Metro Manila
dude so true. i have my own house with my wife and back then our place only had two bedrooms and her whole family stayed with us including her relatives from japan. i slept in my car in our garage just to give them all the bed. 🤣 my sister and mom was like wtf why would you do that?
by the way now we moved to a new place which is way bigger than our old place so if incase they decided to have a sleep over again i wont get stuck sleeping in the garage. lol
Ray is 71, his wife is 34. He loves her and their two kids. That sounds like joy to me.
This is a rare case, most relationships are doomed to failure, main reason "MONEY".
@@eddiesaninocencio7486 be smart.Not all😂😂😂.I’m working even we have a business in philippines.
@@eddiesaninocencio7486 Jusy be smart in choosing a partner.
@@eddiesaninocencio7486 go back to cave men. Your mind is in a shallow life. It can't help to new generation society
get a partner with a happy disposition and you will be set
Yes and yes. Philippines is a good place to retired. We feel more secure here in the Philippines than in America. 🇵🇭👏
thank you so much sir for loving and staying here 👍👏👏❤️❤️😂😂😄🏞️🏝️🙏
Thank you
Ive heard that many veterans ended up being homeless in US.
@@yagamilight6261 Yeah, I believe they got victimized by the love scam. You see, not every person in the Philippines have integrity, if you're a foreigner who wants to find a gf, make sure you deeply know that person. Many foreigners ended up becoming homeless because they got milked on by some Filipino woman. Not every Filipina is like that though, but they definitely exist, and it's sickening.
@@SingingGuyFromPh That's not my point.
this guy has 6000$ monthly pension. Holy shit, he is set for life here in the Philippines. Good for him
Oh yeah I have a friend there that draws $3000 a month he says he can’t even spend it all lol
set for life in most places.
It's goes fast.... you gotta live cheap and look broke. Start buying new cars and motor, might as well tattoo "ATM" on you forehead...
if you are married to a filipino..raise your kid in filipino tradition..the reason why home for the aged is not that popular in the country is because we prefer to take care of our old..it is expected that as you grow old your children and grand children will take care of you...
Tama ka.
See, when you're retired overseas at his age, you carry yourself w/ a youthful, stress-free attitude. All of us deserve this when we get to this point. Much success to him.
Maybe it's because he is now a daily rice eater?😊
@@pingyu5141 you're free to eat it or not
@@NG-pi3vw I mean, maybe it's the rice that's giving Asians that youthful look even aged, and not the asian gene😁
@@pingyu5141 dude where do you get this stuff? Philippines only became rice eater as staple when they colonized as the Spaniards and Americans exploited their natural resources so they need the people of the islands to continue to labor for them with the cheapest way to feed the people.
@@JP-hj1il yeah before the Spaniards colonized us and made us eat rice, we were eating dark chocolates before that!😁😆😅😄
I have lots of American friends and they are planning to retire in Philippines soon...! ❤️❤️❤️🇵🇭
Amazing how many want to leave America! The new UNITED STATES is doomed! Can't say any more cuz we cussing the administration!
@@bradleymiller7375 --u need to move to Philippines too and live there happily ever after...
@@angeljean888 can you help me find a pinay friend?
@@2020umakemyday -which country are u from?? Hope u don't mind me asking...
lots of filipino american veterans are also living in the Philippines. lots of them are retiring here.
I and my wife and daughter moved to the Philippines 2010 and absolutely love it. I hear ya Ray
Thank you so much for this. I’m an Army retiree and this interview was so helpful!!!! My Filipino husband and I are considering where to live in the Philippines.
i suggest living in Batangas or Davao city depends on what language your husband comfortable speaking like is he a cebuano or tagalog or kapampangan (cause not all Filipino speak English or tagalog) it would be more suitable for both of you living close to relatives since they can show you around the area and help assist you moving, and advice not living in Manila Makati taguig or Muntinlupa cause its very crowded and the air quality isnt great
@@philippinekatipunanflag4372 great advice. Thank you. He speaks Cebuano,Tagalog and Ilango but Davao is number 3 on our list to check out.
@@kleerogers Out in the province areas you're more likely to find people that speak a little bit of English but it's hard to have a conversation. Its best to learn some of the local language if living out there If you're in the city or a tourist area then most speak good English.
Good question since he is Filipino might suggest is where his relatives are located its much better that he is near to a relative for example if he is a Cebuano so no brainer live in cebu, if his close relatives are in Davao live in davao so you can have family and relative ties it also helps incase you come in emergency situation so on and so forth
Congratz
Actually am a Filam who exited the silicon valley in ‘08 and I live in Clark Pampanga and work as a data scientist for a 2 trillion dollar us software company: I’d rather work here and live here! Am happily Married to a doctor. A fellow valley entrepreneur followed me here and he’s also happily married too. So us younger guys are figuring it out the secret to the happiness you gents are all so fond of here in the Philippines
Ray is awesome. We need more of Ray!!!!! His good vibe is very infectious! I can listen to him all day!
Hello from Urdaneta City, Pangasinan Province, Luzon, Philippines.
I've been in the Philippines about 6 years. Originally from the US New Hampshire Seacoast.
About a week before I leave the US. While living in Haverhill, Massachusetts. There was a drive-by shooting. 3 shots into the first floor level apartment. I am in the second level at the time. So, for me, it was a sign. No turning back.
I'm from New Bedford, Massachusetts. I've been living in Laguna Philiipines since 2019, just before the covid outbreak. The cost of living and the beautiful people here makes the Philiipines a dream come true for me. I just went back to the US to visit some family for a month and honestly just wanted to get back to the Philippines. Take care and enjoy life.
I've heard it happen here too but not too often and for me, the school shootings is something real serious.
@@mannyy266 it was not always the case, in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Back in 2016. But, things started spiraling downwards quick. The neighboring city Lawrence Massachusetts was in the top 10 crime areas in Massachusetts.
My brother in law is in college there . My wife is from 30 minutes north of there . I’ve never been there but one day I’ll try to make a life there . The only thing that worries me is the oppressive heat . I absolutely hate anything over 95 degrees .I have no idea how I’ll survive there , but I have to cause life is too expensive for me in the west . I need a reliable air conditioner to be on 24/7 so a generator or a solar roof is a must .
Love Ray's approach to life .... and his view of the Philippines, too. He'll live long ..... and prosper.
Unless the Romulans get him!
Ray is a riot. Makes me want to come over & have a beer with him. Dan, you were great with him. You are an all-around good guy.
Great interview Dan, Ray is a perfect example of someone living their Best Life overseas. Ray, I hope that you are blessed with many more years, and thanks for sharing your story...
W d Trott Ray is fun to hear it's great to hear that he likes Philippines rightly so but saying you can't live here if you got less than $2000 his absolutely wrong because if a the local here get's 5000 pesos a month on their retirement living here live's comfortably i'm pretty sure w/ 35000 pesos a month i can get by all it is is you live what your lifestyle
Thank you for your service Ray sir. I'm one of those Americans that will be retiring in the Philippines as my wife and I already have a house in Silang, Cavite. I can't wait for the Cavite - Bataan interlink bridge to be completed so that we can get to the Subic Bay area quicker than having to drive all the way around spending 5 or more hours to get there.
that's already been scrapped as the feasibility study made indicated the span between Bataan and Cavite is too far away and the sea is too deep to even make a tunnel. best solution is to have a Ro-Ro ferry that will traverse the Manila Bay.
THANKS TO PRESIDENTDUTERTE ❤︎
That interconnecting bridge is One of the Many modern bridges and other Big developments ..a legacy from Pres.Duterte within his 6- year term as president.
Wow you got a nice place in Philippines. Actually, Silang is just near to Imus where i reside and i could say that Silang is a very nice place near Tagaytay.
@@dondee3807 Happy to hear that and it's in Suntrust Verona which is off of Santa Rosa Tagaytay Road.
Great interview Dan! Ray's quite the character and very genuine :)
@@kleerogers Do you know him personally?
I think at 71yo the guy deserves to do what he likes in his twilight years.
Great interview!!
I am your subscriber sir
Idol kumusta kusina natin dyan😁?
@@freilamayvillarubia Thank you po. :)
@@johnarbisjr1735 Ayus lang dito Boss! :)
sir bogs pa-sisig nmn jn❤️
Ray is quite an amiable person. He's witty, jolly and has love the Philippines as if he's not an American. It's hilarious but an honest truth about some Filipino families who are very closed knit up to the 3rd or 4th degree cousins or other relatives. But if you're living in the city like Manila, most families tend to be more independent because mostly are educated. We are glad that most foreigners have liked and loved our beautiful country and you won't get into trouble if you'll also be good to the Filipino people.
I love Ray! He’s so funny! Such great spirit. He’d do well in UA-cam and I think the Filipino community will embrace him esp if he spoke Tagalog.
I can't wait to see the Philippines. Thank you both for what you do. 🙏🏾
I am so happy for you…..my wife is from the Philippines and we are considering moving here part time from the US now that we are in retirement….wonderful people…..here life follows a certain…CODE…..missing in America
Nice vlog Dan! I think Ray brings up a very good point. Expats living in the Philippines are there to have a better life with the money they have. Don't misunderstand me, money is important. But when you retire what's really important?
I should say Philippines is like a "Paradise" 🇵🇭❤️🌸
Man, I wished my old man was still alive, he had so many stories from back when he was serving. He was a military vet as well and decided to take all of us back to Philippines when he retired. It was the best choice he made, because the people here are much nicer than the people back in America. We also got in touch more with our Motherland culture and tradition. Which is a blessing for us. :)
Great interview! I'm a military retiree, service-connected, and working on another federal retirement from the VA. Already have property in the Philippines near Tagaytay. Certainly considering moving to the PI...
Interview more military retirees, Need more information about the VA services....I'm also thinking about applying to the US state department or the VA in Manila...guess I'll change my American Legion membership to the Philippines
Always take care man love from 😁👍🇵🇭
I am also retired from the US Army in 1990 moved to the Philippines and been here ever since. I finally settled down in Cavite not too far from Tagaytay and visit there all the time to enjoy the cool climate. I am also VA disabled and only about 45 minutes from the VA in Pasay and it helps to have my every 6 months check up to see if I am still alive hahahaha. I belong to both American Legion and the VFW in Angeles City outside Clark and go there once a month to visit and eat good American and Mexican food and enjoy time there.
Great interview!! What a fun guy with a great outlook on life!! Thank you!!
Hello Dan, I love that guy, he is so natural, funny and has happy disposition. Thanks for showing this.
I decided to subscribe to this UA-cam channel today June 27, 2022, Monday because I enjoyed listening to Ray (my tukayo) and the host. Thank you Ray for embracing my humble country the Philippines 🇵🇭 and you can stay there as long as you want. You're a part of the Filipino family. Posted from Los Angeles, California🇺🇲
For all you know, I'm not tired watching this over and over again. This guy is so funny. Watching from AB.
Pareho ako.
You can hear it in his voice! That man is living the way he wants to, and he sounds very happy! Great Video!
Great interview..!!! You can tell Ray is a real people person . ‘ Need more outgoing personalities like that. Ray really SHINES..!! Great sense of humor, very straight forward and in your face reactions. Just wonderful..!! I hope when I get there I can meet many like him….!!!
I was in Panama , when i was in the Us Army in 1986 last group to train in Panama for Jungle training while I was in Fort Bragg..
INTERESTING INTERVIEW ! RAY SEEMS LIKE A SINCERE INDIVIDUAL .
Wow, that's an amazing pension! He can live comfortably pretty much anywhere he wants. It's definitely not about the money, but simply about his love for the country.
Mr. Ray is a whole vibe! 💗
Love his attitude and outlook on life. With joy like his, he’ll more than likely live to see very old age - along with his wife and 40,000 cousins! 😁
Thank you for sharing.
Is ray a lady boy lover or young girl lover he looks pervert like
Good stuff! I live here in Subic and like it a lot.
Thank you for choosing Philippines...🇵🇭...❤️👍
Our pleasure!
Ray's candidness and practical way of life is commendable! I salute you, Ray!
I lived in the Philippines as a Navy Brat at subic bay NAS from 1959 till 1961, loved it all!
Ray seems like he's in his 50s. When he said he's in his 70s I was blown away. WOW!
that's what happiness brings you ....... It will add more years to your life ...... related to the saying "laughter is the best medicine" .......
He has an Organic & Natural Viagra a 34 yrs old Wife 💪🏼
With the cultural climate eroding here in the US. Lack of respect of elders. Ray got it right, violence comparison is ridiculous. "Are you happy?" "That is a dumb question" Ray got a jolly soul.
Great interview, I love his sense of humour and spirit, thank you!! 😊
Filipinos is not perfect people but created with a big heart for valuing life from conception until become old.. it is correct we are friendly welcoming and hospitable...
I enjoyed this conversation. Kept me smiling! Subscribed!
my dad was in the navy, also retired in olongapo!
This guy is so cool... The philippines love you man... Enjoyed watching this video
Wow, thank you sir, for choosing Philippines to stay for good. God bless and take care.
Amazing interview! Love this guy! I hope I have as much enthusiasm for life as he does at his age.
Hi, there! Thank you! I am enjoying your vids, and I’ve decided to follow your channel. I’m planning to visit The Philippines. Hello from Houston! 👍🏻🤗💕🇺🇸
Great Video I may have to talk to this AM Legion Vet. I'm a Veteran and I've lived in the Philippines for nearly 5 yrs now and I've never had a problem. I'm service connected and live a peaceful life here. I have decided to move to Luzon so I can be closer to the VA Manila and other things.
He is quite the character...very enjoyable (and informative interview!!! Thanks Dan.
You can see his joy and blissful satisfaction and peace being here. Life in Philippines is very easy, it's relaxed and laid back and people are kind, helpful and speak English. They are always smiling and happy. There are numerous affordable beach areas to live in. Pension goes a long way. The only down side is, hospitals are not as great and if you've got health concerns that need expert care, you need to be living in the main cities like Manila.
It's easy because you have money...
What a great guy. Thanks for posting. Be well and stay blessed.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Ray sounds like an awesome guy to meet. I bet he has amazing life stories to tell. Keep on keeping on Mr. Ray.
Ray has been in the Philippines too long he's starting to sound like a Filipino. 🤣😍❤
And looks like one too a black one
Great video, and I would love to meet Ray one day. He seems like a nice guy, and thanks for his service to include the American Legion. I've lived in the Philippines since 2004 as a retired disabled US Navy veteran. My wife and I bought a titled house from an American that lived here more than 50 years. We really like Barrio Barretto, because it's near the beach and between Olongapo and Subic.
1,000 dollars would be good enough for a comfortable life here. The catch are: find a woman who truly love you; she must have her own regular finances; she is not a "great spender"; she is not materialistic; and independent from extended family.
Great advice whenever possible ... and always possible once you know what you want in life.
I was totally surprised by the info I learned from the outtake at the end of this video.
I never knew those details before that there are around 400 thousand (almost half a million) US Vets living in the whole Philippines.
Mind you, we're not even counting foreigners (non-US Vets) from the US and from other countries that are actually living right now (who preferred to live, work and/or retire) here in the Philippines.
I will see the American Legion Post when I come and visit back home. My wife is from Lubao, Pampanga. I am a retired US Navy Serviceman. Planning to retire there. Thanks for sharing.
Hooyah Pete!! Thanks for your service!
True that. My family migrated here in the states and Philippines is a way better country to live in if you have money. If you don’t have money, it’s very hard. That’s why there’s a lot of OFWs working for their families.
I love watching and listening here
Awesome interview. Ray has a jolly personality. Keep it up. 🙏
Watching Rey in this video describes him a lot of his vibrant, kind personality. God bless you a more, happy life in the Philippines!
Great interview, great guy so full of life.
Ray, I’m a U.S Navy Veteran, and I worked for the V.A for 15 years. The Government will not approve my claim, I filed twice. I need your help. I’m coming to the Philippines, as soon as the restrictions are lifted .
Come already Sir, PH is open to all now. Just bring an rtpcr test with negative result.
Gotta be double vaxxed but if you're triple vaxxed you don't even need the negative test.
Quentin, fellow Navy brother, most restrictions are lifted now, if you are vaccinated and boosted! If not, you just need to do a few things! 1. One health pass 2. Take a PCR test before coming 3. Not needed, but I would still get travel insurance! As soon as I send most of my little saved property to my fiancee2wife, Charlie sister's house for us! I shortly send myself for Good too! Hope this helps! Best of luck to you & travel safe! Hooyah & Hua(Spent time in the Army too) God bless all! Yes, Si, Oui, Oo( tagalog and philipino for Yes)
It's a whole lot easier to get your disability claim approved here in the Philippines than back in the states. My friend was stationed in Subic back in the day, he moved to the Philippines probably 7 years ago and he got his 100% disability which is well over 3K a month. He said there's to much red tape in the states and it gets pushed through much quicker here.
If you are living in a third world countries they are willing to approve your claim but in the U.S. they know you can get a job or live on welfare with food stamp and cash relief
Ray Sir, Thank You for your Service. Prayers for your Brother to have a swift recovery. Keep enjoying life, you have earned it.
I have been across the USA and have traveled to Canada and The Philippines.
In terms of public safety. Like Ray, I prefer Philippines over the USA or other nations.
I had to watch my back when I walked in Manhattan, South Chicago, South Philly, East Seattle, Downtown Los Angeles, Gastown in Vancouver, Tenderloin in San Francisco. When walked around near Tondo in Manila past midnight, I did not need that much alertness!
WOW, One of the best content I watched. Very informative and gave positive vibes to others.
great video, and love this guy your interviewing... Ray has a good sense of humor, down to earth, pulls no punches, loves life, good for him and his family, and thanks for posting the video
I love Ray's personality. Have a great life stay safe and happy over there. Missing Philippines.
Wow. Who would not want to meet him!?? Glad you found him!!! Thank you!!
Another great video 👍🏽
Nice to hear that a lot of retired vets. settling in our country 🇵🇭
I'm sure you'll see a lot more. Give it time.
The US$ exchange rate favors them. If you got 2k pension. Thats’s approximately ₱100,000 a month. You’ll be upper middle class. This guy has a 6k pension that’s ₱300,000 a month. A corporate CEO average salary is around ₱400,000 for reference. That dude is rich based on PH standards. That’s why he owns 2 houses. Plus his restaurant gives him extra monthly income. Which would help support his family and 2 kids when he’s gone.
100,000 THUMBS UP 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
wow amazing interviews reason I subscribe salamat po
Ray looks so young here and smiling always! Stay healthy guys!
Ray is such a character, enjoyed watching his interview. warm regards from dubai.
Anywhere in the USA, no one is safe. You can be suddenly punched in the face and seriously brutalized by someone in the street just like that. There are many places where loose firearms is rampant and shooting and slaughtering incidents of individuals across the US. I'm scared to live in the US even if their government give me free visa or even free plane ticket if my life is at stake.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Then why did you leave your country?
Dan, Very information (and fun) video. I am a service-connected disabled veteran (spinal injuries). I am married to a Filipino and we are planning to move to the Philippines in the next 4 years. Ray talked very briefly about the VA hospital and veteran care. Is there any chance that you could do another interview with Ray to talk more about veterans living in the Philippines... particularly around healthcare, which is a concern for all of us as we get older. I heard from another vlogger recently that he heard Veterans care isn't good. I'm hearing something very different. Perhaps is having service-connected disabilities that is the difference. How about a part 2 interview video with Ray?
You and your wife need to go now for a month. There might not be anything left of US in 4 years
There is no VA hospital support. But that's ok because hospital care is a lot cheaper here.
VA hospital in Manila is only to cover the service connected disabilities veterans already have. Keep submitting claims. I am! I can help any veteran anywhere in the world 🌎 submit a claim!
ex army here 1989 too 1995 move too the ph this year.
@Life Lessons for my Son s is it true that a 100% covers every illness even if the injured body part wasn't part of the whole claim?
Specially now when there were a lot of political scandal in the US, life is getting scary. There are many foreigners living in the Philippines because of the hospitality and friendliest environment.
it's an environment ripe for an armed revolution. Stay safe! When there are irreconcilable differences in massive numbers, and a leadership that no longer answers to the people then an armed revolution always follows. Nothing surprising, just run when it happens lol
@@dylanhughes5944 its a choice of the people on what path they would want to go and i hope they choose democratic peace because no one wins in an arm conflict nor in a war or history will repeat itself time and again.
@@nelsonbeltran9720 the winners of the American revolution disagree. There ARE winners and winners take all. Democracy is a lie they sell you. We are a constitutional republic. Democracies are nothing but mob rule
@@nelsonbeltran9720 - So true. Real change only happens through a slow painful process by everyone involved. Practically, every Revolution cause so much death and destruction, before reverting back to the old ways and having new tyrants. Even successful revolution like the US revolution, after the killing at war, it was in slow rebuilding and all the tough political squabbles after the War that took decades when real change happened.
Oh yeah, no political strife here in the Phils......hahaha
Not only another excellent video full of solid info, but the connection you three had was heart warming. Keep up the great work. Watching AND learning lots from the US.
Good interview Dan and he is fun and wonderful to listen too.
...okay I definitely gotta look Ray up in Olongapo when I finally get there. I was in the army for 11 years until I ended up getting a medical discharge. I was a medic though not an MP but I deployed with MP's back in "08. I worked at the VA Hospital also so we have a few things in common plus I would love to join a post there. I think I'm a little too young to qualify for a permanent Visa there, I'm 44 but I am still planning on visiting a few times until I am.
Great interview indeed. Very informative for those who would want to retire here.
a lot of vets came back to Subic Bay and retired because it's the biggest American military base outside the US since colonial time till the early 90s when Philippine Senate ousted them. Subic Bay was home or has been to probably millions of American soldiers. A lot of them have said when they were stationed there that it was more of paradise than a military base - sun, sea, beaches and beautiful girls...good life. that's why the highest concentration of vets are living there rather than in big cities like here in Metro Manila.
Very true, I'm really happy in Subic Bay as a retired US Navy disabled veteran.
That is so right Ipe Almen
i was in college there in the Philippines when the US Bases were shut down .It pained me then and even now ! I remember setting foot in Olongapo for the very first time in the 80's .I thought I was in another country ,as the streets were flooded with GIs and the streets were super clean . Couldnt forget those neon lights ,as well . Dont know if White Rock Resort still exists , but I have great memory being there ,drinking ,dining,swimming in the beach, plus doing kinky activities ,in and out of the bed !
Pro-leftist Senate and a president that America
" installed" , were the group that Orchestrated the kicking out of the American bases in the Philippines.
Another Case of Uncle Sam making a very bad decision.
@@sanchezroman8995 DONT INJECT YOUR POLITICAL VIEWS HERE .YOU ARE IN THE WRONG CHANNEL!
Your guest brings up a great topic, deciding to die over seas. I am curious why nobody discusses deciding to die over seas. Dying is the one experience we will all share at some point, and I am sure not everyone decides to return home to die. I'd appreciate it if someone could either discuss this or share any information or links to this sort of information.
You cant barely imagine that if you have your own family in the phil. But maybe f u have ur children in the us,u can think of it.
❤️❤️❤️ much love & respect from the Philippines!!!
Thanks for loving to live in the Philippines.
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Wow talking about from his personal experience😀hats off to you sir and thank you for making us proud😍
If you live in the province area, your $6k is like your living like a king! Living in the province would be the best choice because it’s less expenses and you’ll feel the freshness like food and air.
I will say one of the best expat places in the Philippines is La Union, San Fernando in the Northern part of the Philippines. Sangley Point, an American base used to be there and I guess now developed as a resort.
Great interview
Easy one for you !!!😂
He ain’t shy 👍🏼
Super nice guy! A man who is grateful for his life.
Great video thank you very much
I'm proud of you sir.welcome to the Philippines.you have the right choice
thank you this was a really nice video I'm retired military with 20 percent disability with a pension from my social security and a pension from the ship yard I work in when I retire in 2024 and am planning to move to the Philippines then and I have no idea that there was a VA post over there I'll definitely look them up after I move there thanks for the information and keep up the good work. respectfully Robert from Virginia 😊