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Don't you know that whale sharks are regularly spotted all over Cebu waters? They were spotted often around Mactan Islands, Malapascua Island, Pescador Island (off Moalboal), Dalaguete, Alcoy, Liloan, etc.

You got the wrong info. Where did you get your info about whale sharks in Oslob? I'm from Alcoy, 2nd town up north of Oslob. I have known about whale sharks in Oslob since my grade school years in 1977 when I began to hear about whale sharks, we call it in our local language as 'tuki' which often got entangled in fishermen's nets. The whale sharks in Oslob have long been visiting the Oslob waters since time immemorial. The local fishermen of Oslob even considered them as pests and they hated them because they ruined their nets and fishing lines. They often hit them with oars and other hard objects every time they get close to their nets and lines. They only became popular when a local tourist from Cebu City posted photos and videos of his encounters with whale sharks on social media (FB) in 2011. They went viral and it easily caught the attention of many people including animal rights advocates and environmentalists who didn't like the videos and photos of a tourist who rode on the back of the whale sharks, tugging the tails. Concerned groups from both government and NGOs (including DENR, WWF, USC Marine Biology Department, etc.) quickly went to Oslob and inspected the area and immediately talked to the local town officials to temporarily stop anyone from swimming with whale sharks in their town until they can come up with win-win solutions. Oslob town officials immediately banned the activity right on and after about 10 months. The town officials, along with the concerned groups have come up with rules and guidelines as to how the activity can become a sustainable tourist attraction that benefit both the animals and the people. Thus, the activity officially started in March 2012.

Great educational video!

As usual awesome video po, can’t wait to see them myself!! ❤

people in the US ar shopping moe online, malls are dying.

The problem in American Malls are the uncontrolled crimes, shop lifters cant be arrested that causing bussiness owners a big problem they are loosing a lot of money thats why its better to close than loose more investment not like in the Philippines they have security everywhere to arrest the culprit and turn over to the police later also checking all people going inside to make sure no deadly weapons can bring inside the Mall areas..😅

Beautiful video. I agree with your appreciation of the 996. I own a 2001 996. I wonder how the potential of a 996 can be utilised or enjoyed on the roads of California. I live in Germany. Full throttle.

Very pretty po!

One reason here is the weather here...People flock in malls because of heat outside and Malls right here become a place to visit to unwind and just walk around but of course that can't be done during the weekends because you will get stress out with so many people in the malls here....weekdays in the morning is just perfect to go to the malls....south Carolina where my aunt lives she said their malls are too small and not as good as here in manila,when they visit here in Manila....

Same in downtown San Francisco, CA. Westfield Mall closed, Macys Union Square is closing in 2025. Many shops in downtown SF have been boarded up due to crimes, homeless people incamp in the city. The blight of the city is due to poor city management. Thank God the incumbent Mayor has been voted out in the last November 2024 Election. She has done nothing. She likes to talk the talk not walk the talk.

Your US & Philippine Mall comparison is ACTUALLY UNIQUE! I HAVEN'T COME ACROSS OR SEEN A YT VLOGGER DOING ANYTHING SIMILAR TO THIS IN YOU TUBE!! PLEASE, MORE OF THIS PLEASE❤❤❤❤❤

Awesome adventure! Especially taking coastal route.

The decline in American investments, government corruption the last 15 years poor leadership , on line shopping take over. Schools declining k-12. Culture change,etc.i truly hope America will recover and rise again in the next few years with a new administration .

I remember when Ontario Mills was built in '96 since I lived a few miles from there. It was so vibrant but before I headed back to the Philippines in 2006, it was already quiet and seemed to be dying. The only place well alive was D&B arcade/resto. Malls in the Philippines last for a very long time even if new ones are built. There's suppose to be a Dave & Busters soon to open here.

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Awesome video again po. Thanks for showing the good parts of my country!! ❤❤

Nice! My epic coastal short video (Caunayan Point) from Pagudpud is very close to the historic USS Stinger landing site memorial on WW2 (found on Google maps). There was even a wedding pictorial going on at the middle of the viewpoint when I went there. One of the beaches further north was being renovated as a Balikatan site and they had a big logo of the USMC's Globe and Anchor on it. I wanted to linger for a bit to see if there were actual Marines there but something tells me their COs won't like that at all lol

Did the VA help with the expenses? A US expat vet buddy of mine got a major shoulder surgery in Medical City done by VA-certified local doctors and he even took culinary classes here on the VA's dime. He has 100% disability rating and an Iraq vet. This was right before C***d but it got watered down sometime during the lockdowns.

New sub. La Union has a decent community of American vets and they even have a VFW office there. They do hash runs every weekend.

Halo here I'm ur new subscriber from nagaland

Miss the PH. Shout out pls ❤

One thing that you didn’t mention are the armed guards.

Lovely ❤

BIDENOMICS, "FACILITATED INVASION" of ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS/CRIMINALS

That looks like Fuente Park but it’s been a while lol

Awesome Hotel, we stayed there last trip, I know you went in hit that gym 🏋️‍♂️ very good setup. The breakfast buffet is top-notch!

I went here the other day, walked around the Intrumeros walled city very nice visit.

Democrats ruin everything in the US

One of draws of malls, especially in the U.S. during the 80s -90s, was that it was "third space", like parks, where friends & family just go to hang out or people watch. It's still a thing in the Philippines because Filipinos are generally very social. I don't know what happened to Americans. We just don't seem to like to like to hang out anymore.

so sad to see what US malls have become :(

Enjoyed this short video! Is the MacArthur Suite still there and available for viewing? Or does it have to be booked? Anything there from ww2? The archives in the MacArthur Memorial in Norfolk, Virginia were taken from his penthouse suite (or from the basement but I was told it survived the war especially the liberation of Manila)

It’s WAY more fun in the PHL !!

Such a lovely hotel, I hope to go one day.

Some hospitals in the Philippines offer an executive medical package, which include bloodwork, X-ray , and other tests, plus doctor consultation. There are also clinics that offer similar packages (such as Hi Precision) Hope you can vlog about this in the future

Were you on any type of private medical insurance?

Oh come on dude. You are only billed in the U S if you don’t a fucking Medical Insurance, which most of the here people has and the billing here is very strict and regulated. While in Ph the billing is an open sesame, they can billed you whitout restriction or regulation. I was hospitalized in the Ph. Imagine the DOCTORS fee is based on the Price of your room. So what are you fucking talking about😡🤬👹💰

St. Luke's and Makati Medical are the top private hospitals in the Philippines

THANKS FOR LIKING THE PHILIPPINES THAT FOR SURE YOUR VLOG WILL HELP ENTICE MORE TOURISTS TO COME TO PH. MABUHAY.

Yes, a must visit BGC

St. Lukes is one of the very good hospitals in PH. I would compare this hospital with the one in Bangkok Thailand called, Bumrungrad Hospital Bangkok. One of the best hospitals in Thailand. I was confined in that hospital for 2 nights due sever sinus infection & dehydration. Btw: I do not know if you are making PH as your homebase. The reason is, If you are 60 years old which is considered a senior citizen in PH, I believed foreigners can avail of a senior citizens 20% discount on almost every purchases & bills including hospital & restaurant bills. I think one must apply to get the senior discount card. You have to present a valid ID or Passport. Here is the info. from Google. See below. You can do more research on it. " Foreigners who are seniors can apply for a senior discount card in the Philippines if they can present a valid government-issued ID that shows their age or birth date and citizenship1. They may also apply if they have dual citizenship and can prove their Filipino citizenship with at least six months of residency in the Philippines "

How can there be bureaucracy in paying bills when its completely done online? Also I worked in local bank for two decades. Yes there are proper requirements and procedures in place. Where is bureaucracy there?

Why are people in the comments so hateful? BGC will exist even without foreigners visiting it. It is a business hub first and foremost, a central business district. If you dont like visiting in rhe Philippines, then dont! Is that a typical western mindset that when something doesnt meet your standards, you bash it?? Geez these people!

Manila Doctors Hospital is more cheaper and good service too.

low bro new subcriber,

best wishes for you too & enjoy your stay in our country, have a good day.

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This is the first time I heard a Filipino and a dual citizen having difficulty in getting a bank account in the Philippines.

Greetings from Seattle! Thank you for sharing this very informative video! Glad to know St Luke's was able to take care of your ear infection....! Take care of yourself and keep on vlogging!

Good to know.stay safe.rod from los angeles California. Living here now in manila .