How I Feel After Living In The Philippines For A Month

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  • Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
  • Living in the Philippines has been amazing and honestly changed me for the better. How I feel after Living In The Philippines for a month is not easy to explain. Here is my real thoughts about my first month living in the Philippines.
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  • @rtoreda9097
    @rtoreda9097 2 роки тому +274

    You have created a life you don't need a vacation from.

    • @ItsMe_Philippines
      @ItsMe_Philippines  2 роки тому +32

      Excellent comment and such a true statement. Thank you

    • @redbelt4
      @redbelt4 2 роки тому +9

      The west will never understand

    • @redbelt4
      @redbelt4 2 роки тому +10

      Peace...true contentment.
      Tranquility...loss of ego
      Simplicity of living
      ☺☺

    • @yenyanbahootot3007
      @yenyanbahootot3007 2 роки тому +10

      He is living a vacation everyday life which we usually say" living a life we never have",hehehhe.Congrats man!

    • @victorkh7
      @victorkh7 2 роки тому +9

      wow... this is an amazing statement! And we can feel it by seeing him talking... so nice! :)

  • @lonelywolf4132
    @lonelywolf4132 2 роки тому +451

    I believe this to be your best video yet. I've been to the Philippines several times with my wife of 28 years to visit her beautiful family. As a borne-bred, hardcore New Yorker, I felt everything you said. The rat race, the stress, and all the drama. It's not worth it anymore. This year I say goodbye to Corporate America, and retire to the Philippines with my wife. We are also building a home just like you and we are so excited about it. Nice Job! 💪

    • @andrewgolden7543
      @andrewgolden7543 2 роки тому +22

      Congrats... all the best in your new life. Shed the old life and embrace the new life... Build good memories.

    • @ItsMe_Philippines
      @ItsMe_Philippines  2 роки тому +14

      Thank you!

    • @abbaszahabi2917
      @abbaszahabi2917 2 роки тому +1

      beautiful family!you sure!!

    • @PlatanoNY
      @PlatanoNY 2 роки тому +17

      As a New Yorker and now living in North Carolina, I agree with all you said. I visited the Philippines 4 years ago and what stood out the most for me were the friendly and happy Pilipino people.

    • @tigergray1100
      @tigergray1100 2 роки тому +10

      I live in california and im a philippine born. I will retire in the philippines

  • @markledesma2396
    @markledesma2396 2 роки тому +188

    When I lived in Los Angeles I had frequent chest pains so became a regular at ER's, since living in the Philippines, no more chest pains! Safe to say, the Philippines saved me too.

    • @ItsMe_Philippines
      @ItsMe_Philippines  2 роки тому +13

      That’s great to hear thank you for the positive feedback.

    • @cheche9440
      @cheche9440 2 роки тому +8

      Jesus saved you.

    • @iamkuroma5405
      @iamkuroma5405 2 роки тому

      Woahhhh.

    • @thebigmann81
      @thebigmann81 2 роки тому

      Was it the stress in the USA? Are you not getting stress in the Philippines? May I asked what changed?

    • @ItsMe_Philippines
      @ItsMe_Philippines  2 роки тому +8

      @@thebigmann81 the people and environment. Very little stress here

  • @roderickpineda5886
    @roderickpineda5886 2 роки тому +143

    What a sincere and honest post. I wish all American expats think the way you do but unfortunately there are lots of them who go there and still have the mindset of the kind of Americans that think they're the best in the world. SeeAs a Filipino who moved to the US 20 years ago to find "greener pastures" I totally agree with you. I never felt totally welcomed here and I never felt that I was home. Don't get me wrong, I made more than I probably could have if I stayed financially speaking, but as they say, money can never make you happy. I've been divorced, cheated on, taken advantage of and come home to an empty house. Sometimes I tell myself I should have listened to my Grandma. She told me that the grass isn't always greener on the other side and that you won't miss what you never had. But in 3 years I'm finally coming back home to the place of my childhood. Where all my memories are filled with happy ones riding a buffalo with my friends and going to the beach and hiking trails in the beautiful mountains in my home province. Best of luck to you my friend. I hope someday we will be able to meet and share some great happy memories, Philippine style

    • @ItsMe_Philippines
      @ItsMe_Philippines  2 роки тому +6

      Thank you and sounds good to me

    • @about2mount
      @about2mount 2 роки тому

      The reason older Americans and Europeans get frustrated is because the Filipino people live by a code of always being one to two hours late for everything under the sun. Filipinos unlike Americans have a non hurry or non on time mentality. In the Philippines everyone is late for work, school and or to appointments. In A America this kind of always being late is unacceptable and will get you fired, expelled from school or college and can get you into serious trouble with local or federal government offices for appointments. No offence but also the Technology in the Philippines is ranked at about the 1930 level especially in Hospital medicine and practice. I resently spent a long time in the Ozamis Hospital and had fourteen nurses miss performing a basic I.V. insertion because the kept missing my veins. Something that is not acceptable in the US and will get a nurse fired on the spot. It's a hell of an adjustment for me to be here because I was a large CEO for a grocery store chain. It's like going from constant action to a complete stop here. Lol

    • @mariv6096
      @mariv6096 2 роки тому +3

      ​@@about2mount well philippines is not for everyone..

    • @about2mount
      @about2mount 2 роки тому

      @@mariv6096 And what do you mean by that? I sure is hell ain't planning on leaving and honestly I have three beach resorts and I own two houses have a full bakery, a restaurant, a Pizza Parlor coming across the street from the Christ The King College and I have plans to begin a Isuzu Japan partnership to put used trucks back into one peice after been cut up in containers for resales here in Mindanao. And that is the thing, you can't change people without showing them first hand how things should be done or at the least teach them how it can be done better. My house cost me six million pesos. And it's a palace, so why would I leave it?

  • @lilibethbreault5511
    @lilibethbreault5511 2 роки тому +12

    My Philippines, my Philippines, I’ll be home soon... and will enjoyed my Philippines, the most beautiful country for me that GOD created..

  • @chucky882
    @chucky882 2 роки тому +62

    Living in the Philippines...
    - Nice People ✔
    - Everyone speaks english ✔
    - Tropical Weather ✔
    - awesome beaches ✔
    - Cost of Living ✔
    - $ pension = comfortable living ✔

    • @offhamsterwheel2789
      @offhamsterwheel2789 2 роки тому +2

      you left out Health Care, that says a lot. No free ride in healthcare there in Phils.

    • @sfrealestatedealmaker6001
      @sfrealestatedealmaker6001 2 роки тому

      Definitely nice people 😊

    • @_calcherrym
      @_calcherrym 2 роки тому

      @Not Expat Joe most filipinos considers english as their 2nd language, maybe you're referring to those who are limited to their education bc of poverty. & almost every country have its “bad people”and I think you're generalizing bc you've said most are taxi drivers you've been scammed by them.

    • @my_other_side473
      @my_other_side473 2 роки тому

      ​@@offhamsterwheel2789 US also doesn't have universal Healthcare. But in terms of Medical facilities. US was way beyond.

    • @my_other_side473
      @my_other_side473 2 роки тому

      ​@Not Expat Joe I think that 95% is not about speaking. but about understanding the language. if a foreigner ask for direction. i think even Filipinos that live in a boondocks would understand what his saying.

  • @haroldsuay121
    @haroldsuay121 2 роки тому +244

    I absolutely love this. I am a Filipino American living in California and have traveled back to the Philippines many times on vacations and every time I returned I didn’t want to go back to the States. I’m in the process of becoming a dual citizen and plan on retiring in the Philippines in 4 years. My wife and I have built a home there. I work for the State of California and will have a generous pension when I retire. Right now I am doing what you mentioned. Working long hours for months on end to take a 2 or 3 week vacation and then back to grind longing to be in that happy place again. Living here in California for the last 45 years, I have experienced it all and can say I do not like the direction that this State and the country are going. I want to reconnect back with my heritage and enjoy that simple and idyllic life you are living. I am going to make a hard push these last 4 years and hope to be in your position once those 4 years are up. I am already planning well ahead of this. Thank you inspiring me to pursue this and best of luck to you there. I envy you but I’m so happy for you. I can tell it is a very emotional topic and I felt the emotions as well as this hits so close to home for me. Congrats on your new life and continued happiness and health to you.

    • @frankellis9627
      @frankellis9627 2 роки тому +20

      People are just tired Harold. I was stationed at Clark AB in Angeles. Another couple years and I'll be gone also. When I was there I made plans to return to stay. I love the Philippines 😎

    • @manilamartin1001
      @manilamartin1001 2 роки тому +16

      I'm a fil/am that moved back to the Philippines 10 years ago. I guess there are a lot of us. I left the usa in my early 40s. I am happy I did the move. Good luck to you and your wife.

    • @matthewquindoy1065
      @matthewquindoy1065 2 роки тому +9

      Wow Harold that is almost my exact same story lol...exact same scenario for me

    • @MeowMeowLon
      @MeowMeowLon 2 роки тому +13

      it's only good here if you have money. But if you work here, you will be dreaming of working in usa

    • @frankellis9627
      @frankellis9627 2 роки тому +6

      @@MeowMeowLon You got that right. There's no way in hell I would work there. I still don't know how Filipinos do it. That explains why they want to leave 🤠

  • @markmiddlestadt2655
    @markmiddlestadt2655 2 роки тому +116

    I’m from Toronto, Canada. Prior to the craziness of the past two years I traveled all over the Philippines for a month at a time as often as I could afford. If I could generate an income there and not deal with city traffic and the go go go mentality of North America, I’d be there in a heart beat. Every time I was there, I felt that this is how life should be. Kudos that you have been able to achieve that!

    • @redbelt4
      @redbelt4 2 роки тому +2

      Ex Canadian here..well said...

    • @MakaiIELTS
      @MakaiIELTS 2 роки тому +2

      Some foreigners I know live while work here. They find a job in Upwork or other websites, these sites are good because they pay you a rate that's based in your country. Then they move here in the PI bringing that job. Internet here in PI has gotten better depending on the place. When I started working online in 2011, my speed at home was a horrible 3 mbps. I'm still working at home and I get more 45 to 65 mbps..I can also upgrade that to a hundred,but I don't wanna pay more.

    • @mactravel112
      @mactravel112 2 роки тому +9

      that's my nightmare man. Toronto. Disaster of a big city.Great if you love shit weather, high tax, nanny state govt and long, expensive e travel. And totally get why you appreciated phillippines. Wonderful islands

    • @my_other_side473
      @my_other_side473 2 роки тому +2

      You should Atleast have monthly pension. and then search for additional income. business, job, freelance work.

    • @johnnier.o.d4746
      @johnnier.o.d4746 2 роки тому +2

      your kababayan kulas is doing it @ mid 20's man ..... you should check his channel its called "becoming filipino" ..... he just built a beach house in davao .....

  • @Cons2911
    @Cons2911 2 роки тому +77

    No place is perfect.. But where we are happy.. That's home.
    Let's appreciate The little things, accept some of the bad things.. We'll be happier

  • @dennisselinga2446
    @dennisselinga2446 2 роки тому +47

    Corey , u are so right- i was there 2019 for a month & i love it, the people are what make it so special- America is the complete opposite- im sick of racism, shooting, the f -word- i'm just sick of all the stress- i will join u soon thanks Dennis

    • @gengen0108
      @gengen0108 2 роки тому +1

      Pilipinos are known to be hospitable

    • @rampfox
      @rampfox 2 роки тому

      Looking forward to welcoming you home 😊

    • @Mhel2023
      @Mhel2023 2 роки тому

      284 days to go for me can't wait

  • @joet.7831
    @joet.7831 2 роки тому +46

    Right on man! I spent 25 days there in March 2022. I loved it. I got married, had a great time. Very relaxing and stress free. I have been there before and was married to a Filipina for 11 years. She died of cancer in 2003. My new wife and I will retire there in 11 more years when I hit 62. Keep on enjoying life!

    • @ItsMe_Philippines
      @ItsMe_Philippines  2 роки тому

      Thank you and I will. Congrats on meeting your wife and what island are you planning on?

    • @joet.7831
      @joet.7831 2 роки тому

      @@ItsMe_Philippines Her family lives in Batangas. So, most likely on Luzon in that area.

    • @methemonkeyking
      @methemonkeyking 2 роки тому

      Sorry to hear about the death of your wife brother. I’m sure you think about her everyday. I’m glad you found another love in your life.

    • @joet.7831
      @joet.7831 2 роки тому +5

      @@methemonkeyking Thanks brother. I do. We have 2 kids together. My new wife Vhie and I visited my first wives family in San Carlos City while we were there. They were very nice to both of us. Filipino people are very accepting and caring.

    • @methemonkeyking
      @methemonkeyking 2 роки тому +2

      @@joet.7831 : that must've been very emotional. I'm Filipino born in the states and met my wife in the Philippines 36 years ago. Her parents were so nice accepting me to their family. It was so easy 36 years ago to bring my wife to the states, she received her visa from the US Embassy in one week after our interview.

  • @JakeandJesset
    @JakeandJesset 2 роки тому +78

    Cory I agree 100%! I spent about 6 months in Mindanao back in 2015. At that time I knew I wanted to retire there “one day” for all the reasons you mentioned. It wasn’t until we recently had kids that I started looking at the US through the eyes of a parent concerned for our kids. The Ph culture hands down, no question is better for our kids than the US and we are currently structuring our life so that we can soon retire early there to the Ph. Thanks for sharing your journey bro! Jake

    • @rampfox
      @rampfox 2 роки тому +2

      Camiguin would be more than PERFECT!

  • @kristieotero1791
    @kristieotero1791 2 роки тому +114

    You almost made me cry with this video. I was born in Pinas but grew up in LA & you’re so right about everything you said about living in the States. We may have all the comforts here but it’s all material things. I’m so proud of you Cori. You’re giving me an inspiration to plan & execute living in Pinas for good. Keep us updated with your home & retirement life. I’m praying for a family for you & your wife!

    • @ItsMe_Philippines
      @ItsMe_Philippines  2 роки тому +8

      Thank you, seriously and go for it! Long term plan and stick to it!

    • @retireinph763
      @retireinph763 2 роки тому +15

      pls do it, it's possible. i came back home to the Phils after 25 years living in Chicago. Never looked back since. But before I did that, I also had a plan. Saved money then sold house and car in Chicago before coming home. Bought a small condo in Manila. I am definitely happier now.

    • @lifeonamarble961
      @lifeonamarble961 2 роки тому +2

      @@retireinph763 Congrats. Curious, is it quiet living in a condo in Manila or do the neighbors etc. keep you awake at night? I really loved my visits there and hope to go back one day. thanks

    • @retireinph763
      @retireinph763 2 роки тому +3

      @@lifeonamarble961 Condo living in Manila is usually in a high rise. It's a matter of luck having quiet neighbors or noisy ones. I'm lucky because I have quiet neighbors. Our condo association also allows "noisy work" done only during certain hours of the day such as 10am-12nn and 3-5pm M-Sa only (no work should be done on Sun). So yeah it all depends on your condo rules.

    • @lifeonamarble961
      @lifeonamarble961 2 роки тому +1

      @@retireinph763 much appreciated!

  • @michaelmcknight2305
    @michaelmcknight2305 2 роки тому +93

    I'm hoping to retire to the Philippines in the very near future, I long to wake up without being ruled by a clock and work. I love it over there and the attitude of the people makes me even happier and I agree about how helpful they are over there. It's a beautiful place with so many Islands to visit with so much to do. Good luck to you and you've made the right move

    • @michaelmcknight2305
      @michaelmcknight2305 2 роки тому +4

      @@Anotherwanyekerr Yes always a rooster crowing but I can take that definitely, thanks

    • @MakaiIELTS
      @MakaiIELTS 2 роки тому +3

      @@michaelmcknight2305 the alarm clock wont wake you up..but the roosters will. Most Americans are pissed with the roosters that they forget it is a hard core part of Phil culture. People here wake up early and their roosters are their natural alarm clock, except if you live in a gated city subdivisuon.

    • @michaelmcknight2305
      @michaelmcknight2305 2 роки тому +1

      @@MakaiIELTS I have been woken many times by them over there but it’s ok because I’m not at work

    • @agnesilago9731
      @agnesilago9731 2 роки тому +4

      @@michaelmcknight2305 thank you for accepting our roosters as a alarm clock😀 in our native land Philippines 🤗🙌🙏

    • @michaelmcknight2305
      @michaelmcknight2305 2 роки тому +5

      @@agnesilago9731 My pleasure and I shall look forward to getting woken by them again in the future

  • @waylinnelson
    @waylinnelson 2 роки тому +146

    I feel everything you say! I feel the exact same about the western world and can’t wait to escape like you. What a beautiful beach behind you!

    • @ItsMe_Philippines
      @ItsMe_Philippines  2 роки тому +14

      I’ll get a video this week upon that location. We lost power for the day so I said “pack your bag and pick a part of the island we’ve never seen!”

    • @randellt
      @randellt 2 роки тому +5

      Same here! Same here! Especial in what it is becoming now.. Sadly

    • @manuelsantana6904
      @manuelsantana6904 2 роки тому +6

      I've been feeling like this for 2yrs now, I'm just sick of the lifestyle in the US and the struggle with high taxes and everything he mentioned here. I too am trying to move to one of these beautiful places permanently. Working on going home to Puerto Rico for good or maybe one of these other far away paradises.

    • @randellt
      @randellt 2 роки тому +1

      @@manuelsantana6904 Philippines is the best.. But the future looks a little sketchy.. the election will answer many ?? Columbia is talked very highly about.. Many go there-even from Philippines and do not return. Thailand too-and easy to jump to the Philippines future. I went to Istanbul... Very nice too of course totally different- but very cheap and a lot to see.. but be prepared to put on the weight for the food is amazing!

    • @waylinnelson
      @waylinnelson 2 роки тому +1

      @@manuelsantana6904 good luck! Stay focused and you can achieve it!

  • @gunnycamacho8824
    @gunnycamacho8824 2 роки тому +26

    I couldn’t have said it better, we have been here since November and it has been great, we retired at 55/57 and living off my military and disability pensions. Life is good.

  • @davecirelli2902
    @davecirelli2902 2 роки тому +46

    That was a great talk. My first trip was in 2005 and it was a game changer for me. I am looking forward to retiring later this year and will spend the larger part of my time in the Philippines.

  • @jinglebells6864
    @jinglebells6864 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you for this video, Sir. My husband and I used to live in Chicago for 20 yrs. My husband's BP was through the roof then. We worked to pay the bills. We finally moved back to the Phils in 2013, and we live by the beach. Never looked back. We can still eat whatever we want. My husband's BP is normal now. Another reason why I'm happy to see this video is because my American bro-in-law doesn't have the same perpective of the Phil way of life. He looks down on Filipinos, mentions all the time about the Phils being a third world country, and of the USA being the best country. But, lo and behold, he's still here in Neg. Or. fighting for Immigration to let him stay here longer.

  • @anavictoriaroderos2873
    @anavictoriaroderos2873 2 роки тому +16

    The raw emotion, the beautiful insights and life realizations, they are all so meaningful. Have a happy life with your wife. You are now legit islanders!😍

  • @unclecharles3617
    @unclecharles3617 2 роки тому +52

    I'll be arriving in the Philippines May 9th and can hardly wait. I'm very stressed right now as we are preparing to leave with the current travel situation, but as I sit here watching this video with the beautiful scenery behind you and hearing your positive words,😌 I feel calmer now and am reminded that it will be well worth it. Ahhhh thanks for sharing.

    • @ItsMe_Philippines
      @ItsMe_Philippines  2 роки тому

      Thank you and I'm happy to hear that. Pack accordingly!

    • @miklimecat9636
      @miklimecat9636 2 роки тому +1

      @Uncle Charles, just take note that May 9, Monday, is the day of our presidential elections this year. I have no idea if that means more or less traffic. No idea if that means more or less taxis or cars for hire from the airport. See if you can double check all your transport and lodging arrangements beforehand. Be mentally prepared for unusual things just because it’s an unusual day. Welcome to the islands! Hope you have a great time all in all. 😄 🌴 ☀️

    • @denversvlog5612
      @denversvlog5612 2 роки тому +1

      Welcome in the Philippines..🙏🏽

    • @edstejas1931
      @edstejas1931 2 роки тому

      welcome to the Philippines..im in cebu city. Wish to be your guide. 😊

  • @RandyandMaysLifestyle
    @RandyandMaysLifestyle 2 роки тому +24

    Thank you so much for you honesty. I (Randy) am an American engaged to a Filipina who lives in Toronto, but born and raised in the Phillipines. The Philippines 🇵🇭 is in our future and listening to you gets me very excited to be there. Thank you again, and you have 2 new friends here.

  • @titocuno2674
    @titocuno2674 2 роки тому +3

    I can feel the honesty coming from you. Thanks so much, I am preparing 5 years from now to retire in the Philippines. God bless you!!!

    • @ItsMe_Philippines
      @ItsMe_Philippines  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you very much and I sincerely mean that. Five year plan is a great plan and I’m sure you’ll be very happy with it. Let me know if you have any questions along the way!

  • @Waxky23
    @Waxky23 2 роки тому +32

    Looks like you're in a cool , chill and relaxed environment. I'm jealous. Can't wait to visit the Philippines next year. Enjoy life in the Philippines. Stay safe.

  • @andrewgolden7543
    @andrewgolden7543 2 роки тому +24

    Hi Cory. My asawa and I are new to your channel. We appreciate your candor and sharing your experiences in this video. I'm sure many of your viewers can relate well to what you were saying (truly). My wife is from Surigao in Mindanao. We live in North Carolina now (I'm from Boston originally), but planning our big move to the Philippines in the next 4 years. Just bought an oceanfront lot in the Aklan region of Panay island within view of Boracay. We're looking forward to building our home soon. I've been to the Philippines many times. The people are wonderful and love the province life. My wife says when I'm there, I'm very much a different person... more relaxed, I smile more. Stress is a killer... we work hard to buy more stuff - I think George Carlin said it best: "That's the whole meaning of life... trying to find a place for your stuff... You go out and get a bigger house just to hold more of your stuff." We become slaves to stuff at the expense of our own peace of mind, our health, our family. Anyway... my wife, Maricel and I appreciate your vlog. We're watching some of your older videos... some great information on the house build. Thank you for sharing. Keep the great content coming my friend. All the best to Rachel and you.

    • @ItsMe_Philippines
      @ItsMe_Philippines  2 роки тому +4

      Thank you and I mean that. I'm sure you two will be VERY happy here! It makes us a better version of our selves.

  • @joelnava9284
    @joelnava9284 2 роки тому +15

    Welcome to the Philippines brother! I was born in the Philippines but moved to the US back in 1975. You are dead on about the life in the Philippines. Every time we go there, my stress level goes down to zero. My wife and I travels there from time and we enjoy every minute of it. I'm so happy for you and your wife. Thank you for sharing. God bless!

  • @jemmrich
    @jemmrich 2 роки тому +21

    Dude just found your channel and binge watched all your videos until 4am last night. You are living the dream and your house is amazing! Your journey is really inspiring as someone who has been burned out in the tech industry for a number of years now but feels like a slave to the high income and all the pressures that come with it. I feel extremely fortunate but at the same time I don't remember what happiness is like. All the material things around me, while exciting at first, now feel like weight that slows me down and keeps me situated. I don't have debt and have perfect credit but being someone that was 40k in the hole less than 10 years ago with bare money for food -- I never want to experience that ever again. I feel like I can't say no to 200k+ a year but at the same time my love for what I do has been slowly ate away to where it no longer feels like a passion. Sure would be nice to build a home in paradise and feel like you have a place in the world.

  • @denversvlog5612
    @denversvlog5612 2 роки тому +10

    Thank you for embracing the Philippines as your new home.. simplicity, being human, knowing how to pause and appreciate the even the little things around you, being satisfied with life itself, makes you healthier and happier!! 🇵🇭🇵🇭

  • @georgec2894
    @georgec2894 22 дні тому +1

    I'm also re-watching this video at 32 - my Filipina wife has been with me in Europe for the past 3 months. You're effectively a role model for me... and that's coming from a person who doesn't really keep too many role models. Spent the whole video nodding away saying 'EXACTLY!' Hoping to make that move soon (at least before I'm 35). Appreciate your insights over the years!

  • @pjasonq
    @pjasonq 2 роки тому +40

    Dude that's awesome! I first went to the Philippines in 2013 and I had the same feeling...filipino's are super friendly...I felt like I could do anything there and the only time I was stressed out a little was when I was at the Mega Mall in Manila (too many people). If I were going to live there I'd be out in the province as well away from a major city.

    • @Stanly450
      @Stanly450 2 роки тому

      I am from the city and Megamall is just one bus ride from my home. However, I find this huge mall dizzying 😆. There are so many shops and people inside.

  • @peterpeters335
    @peterpeters335 2 роки тому +10

    It so good to know you have chosen PH as your ‘retirement’ eventhough you are still young. For happier stay, you have to immerse yourself in rhe community, help some people and gain more friends. Filipinos love you back when you show genuine concern. They will protect you and wont leave you.

  • @jaqsmom
    @jaqsmom 2 роки тому +20

    New subscriber and I love hearing this! I’m actually a female in my 50’s and just returned back to U.S after 2 weeks in PI province and my stress level dropped, felt healthier than I have in a long time. I have been there 5 times and looking forward to my next trip! Love your ocean back drop!

  • @raymundcordova1016
    @raymundcordova1016 2 роки тому +6

    I choke up watching your video!!
    I only wish all Filipinos can feel the same love like how you describe your love for the Philippines!! Sana all!!
    I lived in the US east coast for almost a decade. I learned to love the US too. But still I decided to come back to the Philippines.
    God bless you!!
    Stay safe! Stay healthy! Stay happy!! Stay forever!!
    Love from the Philippines!!❤️❤️❤️🇵🇭🇺🇸

    • @ItsMe_Philippines
      @ItsMe_Philippines  2 роки тому

      Thank you very much and you have a beautiful home country! I enjoy every minute that I’m here. I grew up in Maine and New Hampshire so I know the East Coast very well 🙂

  • @redbrainsleven8862
    @redbrainsleven8862 2 роки тому +9

    Strongly considering moving to Philippines with my girlfriend.. it will be a huge change and there’s lots of steps along with planning and money. So far UA-cam has been a big help in pointing me in the right direction.
    I’ll soon be selling all my stuff and packing my bags after watching this video. I’ll be with the love of my life, away from America’s problems and hopefully find a permanent peace of mind there in the Philippines.

    • @redbrainsleven8862
      @redbrainsleven8862 2 роки тому

      I’m not there yet but I soon will be!!
      It’s going to take a couple years unfortunately with my current position in life but it’ll be well worth the wait. 🥰

    • @redbrainsleven8862
      @redbrainsleven8862 2 роки тому

      @SUZETTE CAVALES I would love to meet more people from the Philippines so I have a “travel group” to explore the culture and get to know the area better.

  • @ELEAByahera
    @ELEAByahera 2 роки тому +15

    Rural life in the Philippines is a paradise.
    Slow but it feels fulfilling.
    You do not need much to go by if you are not after material things.
    If I earn just $10 a day, I would probably live still eating 3x a day, with slow internet but happy.
    haha. Loved to listen to your journey!

  • @maritesgarcia503
    @maritesgarcia503 2 роки тому +15

    Hello Cory, great to know you from your vlog. As a Filipino, your feelings and experience after living in the Philippines in a month is so heartwarming.
    I just want to share with you this quotation, “Health does not always come from medicine. Most of the time it comes from peace of mind, peace in the heart, peace of soul. It comes from laughter and love”.
    Cheers to you and your family 🙏🌞

  • @rmd743
    @rmd743 2 роки тому +10

    The freedom of mind and heart to enjoy in a simple places that brings you peace.🇵🇭🙏🌞🤙

  • @mr.dreamboy8259
    @mr.dreamboy8259 2 роки тому +70

    Filipinos needs this kind of expats aside from their good-looking genes we also need this kind of mindset. This will help this country to be a better version of itself. The Philippines 🇵🇭

    • @ItsMe_Philippines
      @ItsMe_Philippines  2 роки тому +4

      Thank you very much and I mean that.

    • @lsmith6378
      @lsmith6378 2 роки тому +3

      If your a meat and three veg guy the Philippines is not for you. If your the sort of person that likes a challenge in there short life going to these places is bread and butter. For some.

    • @lbj4993
      @lbj4993 2 роки тому +4

      Good looking genes...this guy...??? :):):):):) 😱🤣😂

    • @rubycebreros2330
      @rubycebreros2330 2 роки тому +2

      @@lbj4993 exactly why he does not like ur country

    • @lbj4993
      @lbj4993 2 роки тому +1

      @@rubycebreros2330FYI, I have had a base in SEA for several years, and I still spend 3/4 of my life there. I like and respect the countries/cultures very much, but some of the vloggers bother me...They keep lowering the standards for useful meaningful and intelligent insight, and very few know how to use even the simplest camera, except to portray their own nostrils; I gotta stop watching. Cheers

  • @berniedimafelix7159
    @berniedimafelix7159 2 роки тому +14

    You are a humble person and learning to embrace the culture and surroundings where you at and I agree on your thoughts. Having a peaceful mind and simple lifestyle of living is important and we know the fact "we only live once". Thank you for sharing your journey from the Philippines. MABUHAY KA CORI a great inspirational video.

  • @elmer9787
    @elmer9787 2 роки тому +16

    I loved & enjoyed your video. I can feel the emotions deep inside you. As a Filipino, you are always welcome to the Philippines with your family. Follow your dreams & enjoy life as we are not getting any younger anymore. Good luck & God bless. Stay safe & healthy. Thanks fr. Manila.

  • @isagoldfield7393
    @isagoldfield7393 2 роки тому +9

    So glad that you found your happiness. Philippines is definitely a good place to live. People are so nice, happy, awesome food & a lot more relaxed.
    My family vacation there & just love it, the food, the people & awesome place💕🌿🏂🍍🤩🥰

  • @kevwanders
    @kevwanders 2 роки тому +13

    You were right. I felt this everytime i was in the states We busy working on fast paced scenarios.. In the Philippines people were extremely nice and goes out their way to help you and not feeling left out . People were really really chill and when we go back to America I was the freak happen? In America you was so different

  • @wisemommah7821
    @wisemommah7821 2 роки тому +16

    Hi Cory, it's my first time to watch your you tube chanel , you just said what I needed to hear. I am a Filipino Canadian. Have been contemplating on returning back to the Philippines so my girls would be abe to experience the life that they truly deserve. As a working mother I sometimes wonder when I would make the final decision to move back since I do feel it's the best life experience I could give my kids. Have built a small resthouse by the beach which I'm sure they will love. I can't wait to live a simple yet happy life back there. Be able to do animal and vegetable farming for consumption the rest maybe for profit , be able to see the sunrise and sunset which I don't get to notice here anymore because of too much things to think about. When I saw this video it made me realize what my kids are missing. That someone from America was able to appreciate my homecountry and why do I have to doubt my instinct that life is not about living in a western world which is mostly the goal and pride of some but it's about how you were able to make simple yet lasting good memories. Something my kids could take with them whichever path they choose to take one day.
    Thank you Cory. Looking forward to your next video. Enjoy ! 🇵🇭

  • @charlesweatherly3586
    @charlesweatherly3586 2 роки тому +12

    Wishing you much happiness and a life well lived in the Philippines.

  • @ryanramsa7093
    @ryanramsa7093 2 роки тому +1

    I agree with you 150 percent here, there are no words to explain the days here, I'm here 2 months now , and it's unbelievable how happy friendly and respectful people are here....I'm loving it more and more every day

  • @thekormans3582
    @thekormans3582 2 роки тому +8

    My husband loves Philippine so much especially Bohol,,, We go vacation once a year for a month. We will be going there on September and we can’t wait.. We would love to retire there .. We built a cabin by the beach but unfortunately, it was washed out by typhoon Odette.. Thank you for loving our country.. You are blessed to be there.

  • @jayroc3337
    @jayroc3337 2 роки тому +2

    You are living the life I dream about. I just turned 34 and have been saving like crazy. I hope travel opens up more so I can finally visit the Philippines and then hopefully be there forever. I will look more into your channel and I’m sure I will subscribe.

    • @ItsMe_Philippines
      @ItsMe_Philippines  2 роки тому +1

      It’s a beautiful country with amazing people everywhere you go. Cities can be hectic of course but there’s 7000 islands with endless places to visit.

    • @jayroc3337
      @jayroc3337 2 роки тому +1

      @@ItsMe_Philippines I have been talking to a woman there forever a year, her family is in Dulaguete. I am still building my wealth in the rat race but I dream of moving there. Having a place in the providence, little farm and a badass side by side utv.

  • @Rick-rw6xb
    @Rick-rw6xb 2 роки тому +7

    You are an example of someone that worked hard, lived smart, and planned. Great job marine!

  • @lenydavies4823
    @lenydavies4823 2 роки тому +33

    I just love foreigners loving the Philippines even with all the negative things they say about my beloved country.

    • @mauryknows200
      @mauryknows200 2 роки тому +2

      What negative things?? Been there 3 times and I can’t think of one bad thing to say about your Country. I always say Philipinos are the most friendly people in the world. I have sooooo many awesome Philipino friends

    • @Mhel2023
      @Mhel2023 2 роки тому

      @@mauryknows200 Some foreigners arrive thinking the Phils will solve all their problems. But wherever you go, there you are. If the person complains, blames and doesn't practice living in the solution in their home country, they'll do the same no matter where they go

    • @raketerangpinaykc2609
      @raketerangpinaykc2609 Рік тому

      @@mauryknows200 well… some of us are force to live abroad because we don’t make enough in the Philippines to afford eating 3x a day 😂

    • @tomlaureys1734
      @tomlaureys1734 4 місяці тому

      The negative things about your country are not the fault of the average Filipinos. They are the fault of the politicians who make stupid laws that keep the people in poverty.
      One example is the job requirements that the hired person needs to pay for but they have no money to pay for and the employer is not allowed to pay it so the person can't start working until they save up enough money to pay for the job requirements but they need a job to get the money to pay for the job requirements.
      When Filipinos told me about this I thought it's absolutely insane and it's going to keep many poor Filipinos trapped in poverty.
      What is wrong with your politicians in the Philippines?

  • @augusttrinidad3708
    @augusttrinidad3708 2 роки тому +6

    The Philippines is a perfect choice..you're in a paradise now...espcially living in an island province, full of serenity, laid back life, happy and helpful people with good command in english...white sand beaches, blue seas, rich marine life...its true resort living forever..

  • @fightingmenofrhodesia
    @fightingmenofrhodesia 2 роки тому +1

    I totally resonate with you. I am here in Boracay at the moment....was in El Nido. I want to live here forever....Never want to go back. Keep them coming bro.

  • @punchygranola
    @punchygranola 2 роки тому +25

    I feel the same way. Visited Philippines for a month when they opened back up in February and I honestly can wait to get back and hopefully make it my permanent home

  • @queenshiba8749
    @queenshiba8749 2 роки тому +1

    That's so awesome that you found a place for you to be happy. Happiness for yourself is important. No one is gonna make you happy but you.

  • @marlondelavega2185
    @marlondelavega2185 2 роки тому +4

    I’m glad for you. Success is not measured by the amount of material possession but being content of what you have and have peace in your heart.

  • @icyneri2531
    @icyneri2531 2 роки тому +1

    Just stumbled in your video. Im happy you found your place in my country. Thank you for loving Philippines.

  • @tonymanzi3358
    @tonymanzi3358 2 роки тому +8

    Been there 3 times with my wife already, she has a beautiful house in Cainta, Rizal, in a beautiful private gated community called East Cove ❤ so nice,I love the Philippines!!!

  • @katiechilcott2326
    @katiechilcott2326 2 роки тому +2

    Such a tranquil place. You're in a much better place than most. Keep it simple and that's the key. Very honest video.

  • @johncarlson6472
    @johncarlson6472 2 роки тому +15

    Man, I've got to say, as a man, your work history "challenges" resonated HARD with mine. That last 10 years of my job, I watched it morph from a difficult, but rewarding career to a straight up soul-sucking siege that was grinding away at my psychological and physical health. Luckily, the life-plan I put in place when attending college helped me get through it and stay on course. I'm happy to say I retired two years ago and am living a level of personal freedom that's so empowering and enjoyable, that I really can't articulate it to others...it has to be lived to be understood. That being said, I'm happy for you and, in some fashion, believe I know first-hand what you've sacrificed to be where you are and have achieved what you achieved. Although my life is good, I can't help hoping I could meet a woman as sweet as yours someday and make her my own.

    • @mercedescada9202
      @mercedescada9202 2 роки тому

      Hi John, please to meet you as a friend, i'm Mercedes

    • @sherinick7523
      @sherinick7523 2 роки тому

      As long as not materialistic and not after your money dear... you live a good life here :D

    • @jbcelis
      @jbcelis 2 роки тому

      _To speak in general about Filipinas, we are naturally sweet, sensitive, caring, thoughtful, respectful, (very) family-oriented. Most country girls are typically conservative but we can be fun-crazy and playful, too. but of course, we are not alien to mood swings, temper and the likes. i would have to believe though, Filipina or not, women simply reciprocate what men show them. As cringey and cheesy as this may sound, you treat your woman as your queen, your ONLY queen, and she'll make you the happiest king. G'dluck finding your beloved._

  • @nanethtolosa
    @nanethtolosa 2 роки тому +5

    Love your positive video ❤️ Keep safe and enjoy Philippines 🇵🇭 🙏

  • @tman5634
    @tman5634 2 роки тому +3

    Brilliant. It's very very powerful that many of us watching this can completely get you, completely understand you.
    We know where you're coming from & we want to leave the west behind & join you.

  • @angelicaescalon6866
    @angelicaescalon6866 2 роки тому +1

    May the Almighty bless you. Thanks for loving our country. We love you back. Goodluck and good health💙🇵🇭

  • @painrick
    @painrick 2 роки тому +7

    Excellent information and the backdrop you have chosen is superb and supports exactly what you are expressing. Thank you.

  • @barbarajeanalindogan3792
    @barbarajeanalindogan3792 2 роки тому +1

    I'm so happy for you! My Mom Jenny, sent my your video here in Thailand and making me realize what I have there in Philippines. Hoping I could start a business there and enjoy the simple happy life too! We are blessed!

  • @mountainforest
    @mountainforest 2 роки тому +5

    Thank you for loving my country and It’s good to know that in a small way the Phils is doing good on your health, physically and mentally. You found your peace. Be safe always and stay positive. 💛

  • @carolyonzon2734
    @carolyonzon2734 2 роки тому +1

    i love foreign vloggers that are genuinely sincere .you sound like a nice man. enjoy staying in the philippines

  • @smokymountainmodeler3054
    @smokymountainmodeler3054 2 роки тому +7

    You are fortunate to have found "your place". I'm landing in Davao in June and have a house on the outskirts ready for me. I'm looking forward to a peaceful and happy retirement. God bless.

  • @Voltis-5
    @Voltis-5 2 роки тому +1

    You beat me leaving Chicago!!! Enjoy your new life in the Pi and I'm not far behind and can't wait for a new adventure in life with my wife and family in the Pi.

  • @ServandoWatercolor
    @ServandoWatercolor 2 роки тому +25

    I lived in the Philippines for about 3 months at BGC.
    After about a month, I missed America primarily because of the conveniences and not so perfect order.
    However, I am a long-term type of person and I really feel the Philippines is heading in the right direction economically.
    It's almost like during the commonwealth era when the international community started migrating to the islands as it was developing.
    Here's my prediction (not a financial advise nor fortune teller here) just my own opinion for me:
    The Philippines will be the center of commerce in Asia within 50 years.

    • @coconut4825
      @coconut4825 2 роки тому +1

      Hopefully I'm still alive if that happens. Wanna see the ph doing better.

    • @semi5alpha
      @semi5alpha 2 роки тому

      No man.. Singapore and Thailand are away from the Pacific ring.. That's big lead for both over the Phils.

    • @nicolequitoriano460
      @nicolequitoriano460 2 роки тому

      As a Filipino, this gives me hope.

    • @czoe6733
      @czoe6733 2 роки тому

      As a foreigner I live in BGC over 6 years. I think this place is a cost-effective place in whole Asia . Atmosphere like Singapore, and u can get cheaper resources from other place in Manila. Easy to travel anywhere. Good English environment, the whole year weather is comfortable. Good environment for international school . You can find any kind of countries food here. Sell 1 condo in my hometown can buy more than 3 condos in BGC, live one and others rental fees can enough for me to enjoy a retire life.

    • @meggtokyodelicious
      @meggtokyodelicious 2 роки тому

      50 years?....... 🤔 Interesting.

  • @anastaciagawili
    @anastaciagawili 2 роки тому +2

    Get connected with Becoming Filipino and visit his place... Be happy and be healthy and embrace the Filipino culture...

  • @Paul-yk7ds
    @Paul-yk7ds 2 роки тому +12

    I loved hearing your perspective on this. I've also been in the Philippines for 1 month, and my feeling is a bit different. But I've been staying in the city (Cebu City). I've met some great people, but many of them also warn me to be careful of pickpockets in certain areas, they tell me "Don't walk in that neighborhood alone," etc. There are also many beggars here: If I sit at an outdoor table at a cafe, kids will come up and ask for money. Also, I eat a specific diet that is incompatible with almost all Filipino restaurants or street food stalls, so I mostly just eat my own groceries in my room (and to buy those groceries often takes 20+ minutes of standing in line for the checkout in the store). The one gym I found with good equipment near me is crowded all day and doesn't run the A/C high enough. The biggest inconvenience for me is maybe the lack of reliable internet. Usually if I have a 30-minute video call, the connection cuts out for at least a couple minutes during the call.
    I realize some of those complaints may sound petty or spoiled or whatever, but I'm just being honest that I've found quite a few inconveniences here. Compare that to Thailand, where almost none of those things were issues. They speak less English in Thailand, but otherwise I found it superior in pretty much every way that matters to me. But yeah, it sounds like you really craved that slower pace of life in the province, and you got it. So that's awesome, man, I'm really happy for you. I love the positivity in this video. Now I'm wondering if I'd like the province more or less than Cebu City. I'm guessing some aspects would be better for me, some worse. But overall, I like city energy, I'm not craving that slow life like you (yet!). So, different strokes for different folks!

    • @ItsMe_Philippines
      @ItsMe_Philippines  2 роки тому +5

      Try a smaller city first. I do like where your staying for a city but I enjoy the country life more

    • @dbeev6257
      @dbeev6257 2 роки тому +1

      Bangkok is perfect for you then. Have a good life. :)

    • @floridaaguada4216
      @floridaaguada4216 2 роки тому

      Thailand is beautiful place in Asia.Theycare ufriendly compare to Indonesian.Jyst saying

    • @Stanly450
      @Stanly450 2 роки тому

      You're observation is actually right. When it comes to logistics and infrastructure, Thailand is way beyond the Philippines.

  • @lodivinadestura3384
    @lodivinadestura3384 2 роки тому +1

    Good day, i'm glad you appreciate our country. We are happy you enjoy everything, take care.

  • @misslarry8505
    @misslarry8505 2 роки тому +6

    Enjoy your life, make your self comfortable. The place looked amazing. You made the sacrifice, I wish you many many more years for you and your family to enjoy the rewards of your dreams. Love the life you live and enjoy the life you love. Blessings to you and your family.

  • @devenaopog9032
    @devenaopog9032 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for you like our country may the god bless you all

  • @erickalbolicious552
    @erickalbolicious552 2 роки тому +9

    My country isn’t perfect, it has pros and cons, however, it is the laidback life, simplicity, the hospitable people and cheaper cost of living comparing to western countries. I am an overseas Filipino worker and wish to go home for good.

  • @OwlofDating
    @OwlofDating 2 роки тому +2

    Good on you! Philippines is the best 🌎

  • @popcornkimchi9010
    @popcornkimchi9010 2 роки тому +3

    “Life imposes things on us that we can’t control, but we still have the choice of how we are going to live through this.”

  • @richardhy6931
    @richardhy6931 Рік тому +1

    Wow! You summed it up perfectly!
    I may share this with my family so maybe they can understand why I want to move there. It may be harder to convince my Filipina wife to go back home since she has come to like it in the states after being here 10 plus years, but I hope she understands what you said is how I feel.
    So glad I found your channel. Keep sharing the good news !

  • @FilCanGil
    @FilCanGil 2 роки тому +8

    Hi, I’m a new sub. I’m enjoying your “Move to the Philippines”journey. I’m glad you found peace and happiness, listening to your story reminded me of the movie, “Rescue from Gilligan’s Island” where everyone finally gets rescued and after living in the city for a short period of time, they become miserable and eventually get stranded again on the same island and they’re all happier than a…… you know what😃

  • @davidwendelrobinson6080
    @davidwendelrobinson6080 2 роки тому +1

    Way to go brother. You did the right thing for you. I’m in the Philippines too. Best move I ever made. Enjoy and be happy.

  • @neliamartizano8894
    @neliamartizano8894 2 роки тому +6

    Thank you Cory for ur appreciation of my country, the Philippines. Thank u for unterstanding that anywhere, you can experience highs and lows, good and bad but yes when things go wrong, wr Filipinos never hesitate to make one feel better. Hope you will have a more stress-free life!!!

  • @isreeramotar3868
    @isreeramotar3868 2 роки тому +2

    I have lived in cooperate America 🇺🇸 for 40 years as a foreigner. I love ❤️ it, job’s good, money 💴 is good. However, unfortunately my wife passed away 7 years ago, both my children are medical professionals and I have a few more years to retire at age 50 from the city of New York. Fortunately for me, I have no medical problems and no stress. I started going to the Philippines 🇵🇭 about 4 years ago, got married and built a beautiful house 🏡 in the province of Albay. My wife works at the local pharmacy and I travel back and forth. I can definitely relate to your situation and I wish you all the best. Stay safe , I’ll see you in 2 weeks.

    • @ItsMe_Philippines
      @ItsMe_Philippines  2 роки тому +1

      Sorry to her about your lose but happy you found someone. See you soon my friend.

  • @SuperGear360
    @SuperGear360 2 роки тому +3

    this is a very encouraging video. I see myself in you, a new subscriber here. keep living the happy life, always choose happiness.

    • @ItsMe_Philippines
      @ItsMe_Philippines  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you! And Come up with a plan and follow through with it!

  • @ingobraun6391
    @ingobraun6391 2 роки тому +1

    I was also more than 20 years in the phil, because i was a futitive, to be.honest !
    I was a real bad guy but the filipines and the people there changed me and.my live.
    This guy is the first i noticed who had same good experience and is able to put it in word.
    I wish i a good live over there !

  • @hapifeetadventures5178
    @hapifeetadventures5178 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you for loving Philippines brother!!! You're living the best of your life now... Just eat healthy (plenty of organic food in our country) stress free is very important many good people in the Philippines God bless and stay blessed

  • @bobbyrichardson2068
    @bobbyrichardson2068 2 роки тому +2

    You are absolutely right with the way of life over there. It is hard to explain to somebody that has not been there or even away from the congested city areas and into the province areas. It is a natural stress relief.

  • @titodongplaylist2076
    @titodongplaylist2076 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you dude for loving our country you're most welcome..God bless!

  • @rampfox
    @rampfox 2 роки тому +1

    Welcome home bro! We’ve got your back! Honestly, we will be here for you!

    • @ItsMe_Philippines
      @ItsMe_Philippines  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much and I sincerely mean that. I’m overwhelmed with all the positive comments and makes me love this country even more.

  • @mariaross4340
    @mariaross4340 2 роки тому +6

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts, feelings, and experiences about my birth country! I'm also a Filipina/American, meaning I was born in the Philippines but grew up in California! I've been married to my American husband for over (25) years and have been back to the Philippines twice in my lifetime, and we can't wait to go back again! Although I call the US my home because this is where I spent from my early teens to the present; however, my heart has always belonged to my birth country❣️🥰I’m also applying for dual citizenship and looking forward to starting the process❗Anyway, wish me luck and Mabuhay to you and your family❣️🇺🇸🇵🇭

  • @prescilarufila7123
    @prescilarufila7123 2 роки тому +1

    Happy to hear your post, its amazing since some foreigners dont think about what Philippines is! Relax, stay healthy and take care of your self always. God bless you all the time.

  • @musicloversonly
    @musicloversonly 2 роки тому +4

    I'm happy that you feeling better now, I have friends in the U. S and they always talk about their mental health. I totally agree with you about the experiences in the provinces. It's trully fun. I hope you will enjoy more your staying here in the Philippines

  • @elsakimura9187
    @elsakimura9187 2 роки тому +1

    . Thank you for visiting our beloved Country.Watching from Canada.

  • @teddykluk
    @teddykluk 2 роки тому +6

    Home is where happiness is. I’m glad you have the freedom to go where you’re loved and your health, body and mind simply renews. The funny thing in life is that there are as many Filipinos who’s dream come true is to live in America. Such is life. I look forward to my visit to this paradise on earth. Thanks for sharing your experience

  • @paulsoto5979
    @paulsoto5979 2 роки тому +1

    Im from Ireland, lived in tagaytay for 10 years, great video man, love it, wish you all the best

  • @cornell6342
    @cornell6342 2 роки тому +5

    That's a great attitude! Appreciate what you have, and that's the mentality of most Filipinos. That's why no matter how poor they may be, they always smile! The Philippines needs more expats like you. Enjoy your retirement!

  • @sergio2796
    @sergio2796 2 роки тому +1

    I am from Brazil and I've lived in the US for 15 years. While living there I had contact with the Filipino community. I just felt in love with them. Filipino wonam is sweet and lovely.

  • @berniesilab3122
    @berniesilab3122 2 роки тому +3

    Stay forever buddy we need more like you who appreciate our beautiful country and spread the truth of positive vibes.

  • @asapatongsitioatongpalambu3239
    @asapatongsitioatongpalambu3239 2 роки тому +1

    New subscriber here, from Siargao island Philippines. Happy to know you enjoy staying in our country.

  • @walkislife8404
    @walkislife8404 2 роки тому +8

    Awesome content brother, keep up the great work, you have very much inspired me. I am a 30 year old man who lives in Canada, basically I was born and raised in the Philippines and our family moved to Canada when i was 14. it's been 16 years and the memories that i have made there are the most memorable things in my life(maybe because i was young and didn't have to do things for myself). I couldn't complain when it comes to opportunities on what we have here in North America vs there but there is that simple happiness that the Philippines brings that we can't find here in North America. It is really hard to explain, I remember being broke there and still being content but being broke here is something that i am really scared of and borderline dangerous. I have been to similar scenarios here in Canada, was able to work, bought things that i thought would make me happy, still got depressed. Only thing that i can be thankful for here in Canada is the healthcare which the Philippines is not as good when it comes to providing publicly. I am trying to figure out a way to be able to live there with my health condition because it could be detrimental losing all your hard earned money to a disease and i know people personally who are having a really hard time because of it, also i know someone who used to lived a great life until one of their siblings got really sick and passed away thus accumulating all these medical bills, seeing all their hard earned money and properties disappear ending up overburdening the people who got left behind . This is the main thing that is holding me back from taking the leap forward. We are lucky coming from here in North America where it is still the land of the free when it comes to opportunities compared to other countries, which gives us a backdoor if things were to go south. I am working on bettering myself as we speak. I am still in the process of paying off my debts that i have accumulated during my down time. and i am looking forward to saving up a cushion that would allow me to hopefully afford to live there without worrying too much on what can happen. Keep on inspiring my brother thank you for the content

    • @reyjjavellana514
      @reyjjavellana514 2 роки тому +1

      Maybe back then, we didn’t have the healthcare systems that Canada provides. Not so now, not so. Between the government program and the private providers - including Manulife, which I am sure you know about - we can now cover all areas of concern on health.

    • @walkislife8404
      @walkislife8404 2 роки тому

      @@reyjjavellana514 that is actually a great point, i am still too young to know the ins and outs of the healthcare system during those times, i never though that about my friend if did he had some some sort of health insurance on him, he was a young and fit man avid hiker, early 30s and got sick all of a sudden, maybe that is one of the reasons why he had to liquidate his possesions. As for my situation, i had insurance which was set up by my mom since we were young as a family plan back in the Philippines and even when we got here and switched over to individual when i came of age add on top off that the provincial healthcare. i never felt the struggles of being sickly while losing everything and i would consider myself lucky. i definitely would recommend to all the people reading this to have your insurance in check if have not, get your premiums when you are young and fit or if you have a child make sure to get all of that straightened out. if you are migrating get an insurance that is posdibly transferable between countries if there is available. you never know if you would ever use it but hopefully you never will.

    • @pos5343
      @pos5343 2 роки тому

      Make sure you get health card when you retire here in PH. I get health card for my mother every year just for peace of mind.

  • @mischtify
    @mischtify 2 роки тому +1

    Good for you man! Glad to see that you found a place you were longing for and showing the world.

  • @bantay747
    @bantay747 2 роки тому +4

    Thanks for sharing. I’m a Filipino living overseas for over 34 years. I am thinking of retiring in the Philippines too, because of so many things that once I have ignored and thought unimportant to me. You are not bashing America, you are just being objective and honest. Welcome to the Philippines 🇵🇭

  • @julieroldan6947
    @julieroldan6947 2 роки тому +1

    My tears fall listening to you god loves you so your here in our country enjoy d feeling we are simple happy pilipino and we love god above all...

    • @ItsMe_Philippines
      @ItsMe_Philippines  2 роки тому

      Thank you for the positive comment and I really truly love this country.