Conversion rate! Lol! The people make you feel welcomed. Weather is good at times. For personally it humbles me and my wife is from there. I am planning on retiring there 100%.
Thank you John for appreciating our country.. even Filipinos living overseas, they want to go back home for good or vacations always, cuz there’s no place like home and more freedom in the Philippines compared to other countries
Hi John. How’s life with you nowadays? I wish to compliment you on your relaxed, direct and clear communication style. Very interesting you say the Philippines today is in many ways similar to America in the 50s. I never realized that or heard that before. There may be some truth to that. I am not planning on living in Cebu - you’re in Cebu aren’t you? - but, Cebu is a place easy to get to. Perhaps we can meet someday. Keep well, my friend. David in Japan.
Love the way you explain how ever lots of challanges car parts the power the food, im glad your doing good, ivhope you do some travel videos i hope if health permits will be back in oct but Seattle is boating season
I have stagnated in America. I am 61, retired and just sit at home everyday. I hate the direction of America. I am old school and want to go back to that. I fly in 9 days.
Stagnated in america that your fault there lots more to do here take up a hobby American is going in a good direction however if they elect a 34 time convicted felon for president it doomed
I agree that because of so much disappointment, frustrations in the west it resulted to lots of problems, such as depressions, angers, and drugs. There is also rising crimes, such as thief, murder, burlary and business ransacking in major cities because. Frustrations results to lots of angers that is why there are frequent shootings and mass shotings and road rage.
Truth is if you are a westerner living in the Philippines, you can totally enjoy everything westerny lifestyle for 1/10 the price without worrying about the local culture, SINCE the local culture actually is very westernlike.
@@cleoque Thailand and Malaysia have different norms than most western countries, Thailand is too vegetarian for me, Malaysia is not for bacon lovers. Both are good alternatives, though. VIETNAM, on the otherhand, is actually a best choice of the four. The main advantage of the PH is that English is one of its official language, its cultural connection to the west and its western Jurisprudence.
@@garrylafferty100 around 1/3 really, but then we factor in their income. Put it this way, if an egg is priced php10, then a regular worker in PH can buy 1500 eggsa month. A regular worker or pensioneer from the west can receive USD 3k, peg at 50, thats 150k php or 15000 eggs.
It reminds me of Australia in the 60s and 70s.. Except for flower power, long hair and free dope.. (I am 76 with a great memory). Seriously, it is like a mental time capsule.. Nothing was called "labor saving" as compared to today there.. Food is still prepared with a knife,, hot water is not wasted in the sink,, family sit down for dinner AND never starts unless everyone is seated and remain seated until everyone is finished...........At least in my house.. Weekends are BBQ days with chicken, fish and pork and other things I know nothing of. It is just a great place to live a good life as a family if you allow it..
Married to a filipina she cant see paying high tax's for better opportunity or paying for college which her daughter starts next school semester. I know what im getting into money go a lot further in that God forsaken place lol However it will be nice to live for half of what it cost in states. I don't think america near as bad as expats say sure the politics has destroyed family and religion outside of that people are friendly where i live.For me it boil's down to cost of living and a wife who heart is in Philippines i don't want to sound negative in general they are friendly people however i been scammed 2 time by a Filipino i thought he was my friend until he stole $600 from me the jackass try to set me up with another filipina to blackmail me against my girlfriend. Scammer are around every corner in Philippines you cant even trust family sometimes that reality
The Filipina's parents wouldn't get any pesos from me just because their daughter is with me, that's the Filipina's private matter. in a relationship. it can be compared with Germany. each lives and works for itself. If the Filipina's family wants money, then they have to go to work themselves. The daughter is an independent person for life.
My top 3: beautiful beaches, beautiful women, and contentment mindset. My bottom 3: petty scammers, flimsy paper napkins, and hearing “not available “ 😂
Philippines is a beautiful country. You can grow your own food, vegetables, rice,corn and livestock all year through without harmful chemicals.❤
You're killing it John. Videos have been entertaining and fun to watch. I think you hit the nail on the head with all of these.
thank you for choosing our country . Philippines 😊
Conversion rate! Lol! The people make you feel welcomed. Weather is good at times. For personally it humbles me and my wife is from there. I am planning on retiring there 100%.
You are very true in your observation about the country
Thank you John for appreciating our country.. even Filipinos living overseas, they want to go back home for good or vacations always, cuz there’s no place like home and more freedom in the Philippines compared to other countries
I agree with you 100% John. Very well put together!
thank you very much my friend
Agree John on your points. Language an pretty women also. Keep up the good content.
👍👍's up!
Thank you!
We need good honest leadership
Inefficient is always in the core of 🇵🇭government agencies
Hi John. How’s life with you nowadays? I wish to compliment you on your relaxed, direct and clear communication style. Very interesting you say the Philippines today is in many ways similar to America in the 50s. I never realized that or heard that before. There may be some truth to that. I am not planning on living in Cebu - you’re in Cebu aren’t you? - but, Cebu is a place easy to get to. Perhaps we can meet someday. Keep well, my friend. David in Japan.
Going good David. Nice to hear from you. I am in Cebu but sometimes Davao City too. Hope to see you in the future here or Japan.
Love the way you explain how ever lots of challanges car parts the power the food, im glad your doing good, ivhope you do some travel videos i hope if health permits will be back in oct but Seattle is boating season
Wow thats awesome and good to know that your enjoying your stay. Take Care.
I Agree 👍
Thank you sir for the love of the philippines, mabuhay🇵🇭
Great video. Direct to the point, more realistic, very carefully chosen words all which makes you an eloquent speaker.
Retired USAF vet, enjoying my 3 months vacation in Philippines. I recommend visiting the rock formations in my hometown Biri Northern Samar.
WOW!! I'M REALLY GOING HOME TO MY BELOVED PHILIPPINES ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
welcome back!
Marco, Marco, Marco!! Podcast?
Mainly because Filipinos speak English. Major newspapers and magazines are published in English. Its so much easier to adapt.
easy communicating is one of the most important factor..
Agree 1000%❤❤❤
We love U.S.A from the republic people of the philippines❤❤❤
I ❤ the way you describe about philippines and Filipino's John..,,❤❤❤
Thank you Michelle ☺️
@@WatchCaliforniaExpat your welcome.. I'm proud to be a Filipina 😊
@@michelleM_0331 You should be proud :)
I agree on the hot chiiks
forty year expat here in Gulf region and south america.
very well presented and your respect for the P.>I is obvious.
god bless
Thank you very much. 40 year expat--amazing
Frank, honest, straightforward, and no-nonsense viewpoint and opinion.
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I thought you were gonna say you like our (Baluts, Bagooing and Buwad). C'mon you can admit it. LOL
Hahaha those might take awhile. Though I do love your durian and dagat even if I am a dayuhan
I have stagnated in America. I am 61, retired and just sit at home everyday. I hate the direction of America. I am old school and want to go back to that. I fly in 9 days.
Stagnated in america that your fault there lots more to do here take up a hobby American is going in a good direction however if they elect a 34 time convicted felon for president it doomed
Welcome to the Philippines
I agree that because of so much disappointment, frustrations in the west it resulted to lots of problems, such as depressions, angers, and drugs. There is also rising crimes, such as thief, murder, burlary and business ransacking in major cities because. Frustrations results to lots of angers that is why there are frequent shootings and mass shotings and road rage.
Laid back no stress live longer
No stress ? Simple thing we take for granted in west is a lot stress in Philippines
@@garrylafferty100 stress is what you make of it
Its like the 80's, but with modern technology. 😂🤣
Truth is if you are a westerner living in the Philippines, you can totally enjoy everything westerny lifestyle for 1/10 the price without worrying about the local culture, SINCE the local culture actually is very westernlike.
@@cleoque Thailand and Malaysia have different norms than most western countries, Thailand is too vegetarian for me, Malaysia is not for bacon lovers. Both are good alternatives, though. VIETNAM, on the otherhand, is actually a best choice of the four. The main advantage of the PH is that English is one of its official language, its cultural connection to the west and its western Jurisprudence.
maybe half the cost not 1/10 of western cost
@@garrylafferty100 around 1/3 really, but then we factor in their income. Put it this way, if an egg is priced php10, then a regular worker in PH can buy 1500 eggsa month. A regular worker or pensioneer from the west can receive USD 3k, peg at 50, thats 150k php or 15000 eggs.
It reminds me of Australia in the 60s and 70s..
Except for flower power, long hair and free dope..
(I am 76 with a great memory).
Seriously, it is like a mental time capsule..
Nothing was called "labor saving" as compared to today there..
Food is still prepared with a knife,, hot water is not wasted in the sink,, family sit down for dinner AND never starts unless everyone is seated and remain seated until everyone is finished...........At least in my house..
Weekends are BBQ days with chicken, fish and pork and other things I know nothing of.
It is just a great place to live a good life as a family if you allow it..
#1 reason is young Poon
I feel like, you're a kind boss. By the way, please don't look for a partner, look for a wife.
Thank you po
Married to a filipina she cant see paying high tax's for better opportunity or paying for college which her daughter starts next school semester. I know what im getting into money go a lot further in that God forsaken place lol However it will be nice to live for half of what it cost in states. I don't think america near as bad as expats say sure the politics has destroyed family and religion outside of that people are friendly where i live.For me it boil's down to cost of living and a wife who heart is in Philippines i don't want to sound negative in general they are friendly people however i been scammed 2 time by a Filipino i thought he was my friend until he stole $600 from me the jackass try to set me up with another filipina to blackmail me against my girlfriend. Scammer are around every corner in Philippines you cant even trust family sometimes that reality
The Filipina's parents wouldn't get any pesos from me just because their daughter is with me, that's the Filipina's private matter. in a relationship. it can be compared with Germany. each lives and works for itself. If the Filipina's family wants money, then they have to go to work themselves. The daughter is an independent person for life.
Los Angeles CA need to elect a new governor and city mayor. Chaotic city , lots of homeless living in skid row. To you Philippines is life.
Newsom for president
NEWS ALERT. WE ALL KNOW WHY WITHOUT WATCHING this video
Really?
You don't look like a beach guy.
I saw him in Siargao getting barreled at Cloud 9.
@@Kimonha is that a sex act ?
My top 3: beautiful beaches, beautiful women, and contentment mindset. My bottom 3: petty scammers, flimsy paper napkins, and hearing “not available “ 😂
Philippines is lively, lovely and truthful.
sunrise1124
Yes it is
Filipinos loves you bro, because your such a very good guy-a humble person❤️❤️❤️