This is a very odd time to be advertising Philippines as a retirement destination - when the country is not allowing any tourists, has suspended the SRRV program, and is not even allowing existing SRRV visa holders to return to Philippines even though their homes are there! Sadly these actions speak louder than words.
I cannot visit my birth country as I am not vaccinated. I guess the PH only welcomes vaccinated tourists and balikbayans. They want expats to be vaccinated and die in the PH.
Dumaguete is a laid back city and one place to considered, a lot of bloggers promoted the area for it , good choice, a place worth deem to be in my radar list too
@@PhilippinesUpdate you won't regret!!!, belongs to the best island magazine for travelers and expats , island hopping is the norm since the city is the middle of the pack, i hope they start building the Panay-Guimaras-Negros-Cebu bridges where it is easier to travel by land, wide road and access to B.I.C. tri-cities within hrs of travel
Well this 4 places are one of the beautiful places I would really prefer to retire in this places love the Philippines of what they can offer baguio is my home town and I would love the beach areas too love this video
Medical facilities are poor to very poor to terrible in most of the Philippines (many expats have to return home to get proper treatment or to sort out the mess caused in a Philippine hospital). Prices are now higher than many Western countries (I am currently doing a comparison with someone in the UK and am shocked how much cheaper prices are there, including meats and vegetables, and how much wider the range of foods available there). The people of the Philippines are generally friendly but be very careful not to invest there or give loans... that will VERY likely be the end of your money. But the Philippine government is NOT foreigner friendly and often picks on foreigners to blame for all their problems (caused by their own inefficiencies and unwillingness to take advice from the rest of the world... they think they know it all). If 100 people caused a problem there the government and media will pick out the one foreigner involved and rant on about how foreigners are coming there to ruin their country .... but they are delighted to get foreigners' cash (which by their clever laws on land ownership and inheritance means that almost everything an expat brings to the country will eventually become the property of Filipinos). And never argue with a local - a knife is often drawn or a hit-team will get you. The resulting murder is rarely solved - due to inefficiency and by the fact that the victim is a foreigner and so 'why care'?.
2024 -- Now -- and been looking for my ideal retirement destination - 2 years or so ! --- Tagaytay is where I will begin when I arrive from the US. -- My independant conclusion - and just 'now' saw this video here ! -- Wanted to confirm your choice as being mine as well !!! -- Will be arriving in Manila about this Nov. direct from LAX. -- Can't wait to "feel" it & ''smell'' it. Have some fellow expats who have been there for several years to help me with a "soft landing" - and - 30 days in a furnished air b&b to settle & decompress. Perhaps longer to explore and get acquainted. > The tourist visa is all I want - perhaps give Siem Reap a try - but it's likely too damn hot there ! -?-
Ilocos is great too if you want a laidback kind of life, very peaceful and the people are so friendly. Subic in Olongapo City, Palawan are just some of my choices.
Great video. Hope to collaborate one day with you. Im American living in the Philippines, and my channel is all about the Philippines and dating here. Hope to collaborate one day dear.
Cebu! The mix of both worlds.
This is a very odd time to be advertising Philippines as a retirement destination - when the country is not allowing any tourists, has suspended the SRRV program, and is not even allowing existing SRRV visa holders to return to Philippines even though their homes are there! Sadly these actions speak louder than words.
It's so ashame that the bad guys took advantage of that srrv and now everyone has to suffer. I hope we will see you soon in PH
Well every country has its own rules and regulations that we have to comply. Anyway this is just temporary.
I cannot visit my birth country as I am not vaccinated. I guess the PH only welcomes vaccinated tourists and balikbayans. They want expats to be vaccinated and die in the PH.
Good example of how they will take your money and then not want you.
Cebu truly has it all! 🙌🇵🇭
wow!! can’t wait to retire..
Dumaguete is a laid back city and one place to considered, a lot of bloggers promoted the area for it , good choice, a place worth deem to be in my radar list too
Thanks for the tips!
@@PhilippinesUpdate you won't regret!!!, belongs to the best island magazine for travelers and expats , island hopping is the norm since the city is the middle of the pack, i hope they start building the Panay-Guimaras-Negros-Cebu bridges where it is easier to travel by land, wide road and access to B.I.C. tri-cities within hrs of travel
Wow! I'm so proud..I'm from Dumaguete City..thank you
Nice, looking forward to visiting
My hometown in on top of the list. ♥️
Wow, Dumaguete City is definitely the best place to live in.
Thank you for sharing this video new friend here stay safe
Well this 4 places are one of the beautiful places I would really prefer to retire in this places love the Philippines of what they can offer baguio is my home town and I would love the beach areas too love this video
Wow thanks for sharing this information. I got it right.
Your video is so informative.,.Thaks.
I felt so sleepy because of your voice
Medical facilities are poor to very poor to terrible in most of the Philippines (many expats have to return home to get proper treatment or to sort out the mess caused in a Philippine hospital). Prices are now higher than many Western countries (I am currently doing a comparison with someone in the UK and am shocked how much cheaper prices are there, including meats and vegetables, and how much wider the range of foods available there). The people of the Philippines are generally friendly but be very careful not to invest there or give loans... that will VERY likely be the end of your money. But the Philippine government is NOT foreigner friendly and often picks on foreigners to blame for all their problems (caused by their own inefficiencies and unwillingness to take advice from the rest of the world... they think they know it all). If 100 people caused a problem there the government and media will pick out the one foreigner involved and rant on about how foreigners are coming there to ruin their country .... but they are delighted to get foreigners' cash (which by their clever laws on land ownership and inheritance means that almost everything an expat brings to the country will eventually become the property of Filipinos). And never argue with a local - a knife is often drawn or a hit-team will get you. The resulting murder is rarely solved - due to inefficiency and by the fact that the victim is a foreigner and so 'why care'?.
2024 -- Now -- and been looking for my ideal retirement destination - 2 years or so ! --- Tagaytay is where I will begin when I arrive from the US. -- My independant conclusion - and just 'now' saw this video here ! -- Wanted to confirm your choice as being mine as well !!! -- Will be arriving in Manila about this Nov. direct from LAX. -- Can't wait to "feel" it & ''smell'' it. Have some fellow expats who have been there for several years to help me with a "soft landing" - and - 30 days in a furnished air b&b to settle & decompress. Perhaps longer to explore and get acquainted. > The tourist visa is all I want - perhaps give Siem Reap a try - but it's likely too damn hot there ! -?-
See you here!
I have a great interests in Lapu lapu as my retirement home 😊❤️
where would you rate the island of Palawan as a place to retire?
Palawan is seldom visited by typhoons and is home to the worlds best island
5th place
Expensive
my beautiful mother land issing pinas :)
Me too 😔
Nice video,
I'm really considering Baguio city because of the cooler climate.
It all looks fantastic tho 👍 💃
Thank you! I love Baguio and it's people :) one of the nicest filipinos I've met and the taxi drivers are so honest :)
I am thinking of retiring to Cebu City or Dumagetti. They both seem to be great.
Ilocos is great too if you want a laidback kind of life, very peaceful and the people are so friendly. Subic in Olongapo City, Palawan are just some of my choices.
i steer clear of cebu because of the high pollution levels
I WILL RETIRE IN PHILIPPINES. I AM GERMAN CITIZEN BUT I LOVE PHILIPPINES.
Great video. Hope to collaborate one day with you. Im American living in the Philippines, and my channel is all about the Philippines and dating here. Hope to collaborate one day dear.
yeah but not manilla or cebu city to expensive for people that are on retirment
Sounds okay...........ought to ask P. re: iT.
Be very careful when you are In Manila specifically, Cebu and Baguio City.
Be VERY careful EVERYWHERE.
Very low audio
you missed Iloilo