I'm from the Philippines and your thought is totally understandable. One thing I notice is the flag it's inverted the red color should be under the blue one you will only raise it with the red on top if we are at war but we are not on war so blue should be on the top.
@AllanVibar-c4y Thanks for catching that. I know the flag well (my own kids salute it at school), but I didn't notice it was inverted in the free stock video clip when I added it to my video late at night. I've added a disclaimer in the description. 🇵🇭
@@AFAMunplugged Americans here in the U.S. must really hate their flag. Even when it's against the law. They're always defacing it, to their own interpretations. And also wearing it in weird ways. 😂🤣
of course not! you're free to express your opinion. Wherever you go there surely be laws you're not in favor of. If you can't accept then ignore or leave and have peace of mind.
Sir, your criticisms about the Philippine Government are valid & fair. In fact, they show your love & concern for the Philippines which can benefit from your ideas & opinions on needed reforms.🇵🇭
@wolfreedom8033 This video isn't about any one specific criticism or concern, but thanks. I only mentioned a couple of those things in passing. And yes, I do love this country. 👍
People who say if you don't like it leave are pathetic. No I'm not a guest, I live here, have a family here, and do my part to support my local economy. Some things are absolute shit here, but I choose to stay because it's a net positive. Rejecting criticism outright on thecgrounds of national pride is immature and ignorant. Some are legitimately trying to improve their adopted home for locals and their own children. It's not a personal attack, it's an honest opinion of a situation and often comes with suggestions on how to improve things.
I live here in the U.S. and every now and then, I come across someone who tell me to go home with no apparent reason. I will tell that them that I will go home on my own terms but not on their order, and I pay my taxes, Social Security in which they themselves benefit it later on because I will not be around to collect it. Some were surprised that I pay taxes and Social Security for them. Bigotry is a human nature, only to some are worse than others.
@@ethiehetherington5086 Here in the Philippines, it's mostly other expats who say it. They say stupid things like, "If you don't like blah blah blah, you can just leave." I'm like, "No, B****, I can't just leave...and anyway, I like living here overall."
Foreign nationals living in the Philippines can live peacefully and lawfully. Avoid getting involved in politics and leave those political problems to the locals. If you have any concerns about someone in private or in authority unrightfully doing things against you, you can file a complaint in the proper office that will handle the case. Just remember, there are a lot of crooks and bad people around, and even locals are not spared.
@@nicknock4091 Thanks for commenting. Publicly, I don't (and can't) get involved in politics here. However, I have an all-encompassing worldview that definitely speaks to the political realm (yes -- even here in the Philippines). That's sort of an aside, but as a result, my kids, ex, Filipino friends, and others hear exactly what I have to say in that regard. Interestingly, I know a foreigner who does get involved in politics here, but he does so by proxy. He has his reasons. 🤷♂️
@@AFAMunplugged Well, it's their choice. My only concern is they should be on the good side and not the crooks. Those who are fighting for the good and better future of this country and not for their own personal interests. Just be careful; don't expose yourselves.
Focus and enjoy the good, beautiful and positive things in the Philippines. Tolerate the tolerable, address those issues that you’re able and need to, and stay out of politics. You sound sensible and wise. I think you’ll have a mostly a pleasant if not a wonderful life in this country.
@@roddelacueva3885 Thanks for commenting. For the most part, I've had a pleasant time here for over 10 years now. I'm not a citizen, but it's my home. Sadly, I've also witnessed crimes and levels of corruption that are absolutely infuriating. When I talk about these things on YT, I leave out many details for the sake of my own safety. One case involves a Filipino buddy of mine. I talk about it briefly on my video titled "Five Things I Hate About the Philippines" as well as on my latest video, "Things I Love About the Philippines."
Well you may apply for citizenship and join the election process and if that wasn't good enough for you to change matters, form your political group of likewise mindset and run for Congress to represent them so resident and naturalized foreigner's grievances will be heard. But I warn you about being eaten up and ending up being a part of a corrupted system. If I were you, just enjoy the positive side of the country and ignore those negativities and live in peace. This is just my own humble opinion and suggestions.😊
@@516GCT Living in peace is nice, but unfortunately, a Filipino friend of mine was doing just that when he was set up and framed by a large team of PNP officers. CCTV footage clearly showed that the criminals were, in fact, the officers who conducted the illegal operation, but my friend is locked up to this day. I no longer believe even half of the buy-busts that show up on the news.
Bro when i complained about something that is unforgiveable an old man told me WHEN YOU ARE IN ROME DO WHAT THE ROMANS DO. but this doesnt mean we condone it like corruption. My 2 centa worth take a deep brealth and relieved yourself of stress. Buen dia amigo.
@@AFAMunplugged unforgiveable this: 1. Corruption 2. Tardiness on appointment schdules 3. To much politics every has something ti say that includes religiius sect 4. To much talking almost at the brink of saying secrets like in west philippine sea - chinese already knew what our strategies are hahaha 5. Families here are closely knit - every wants tobe on his/her comfort zone.
@@nestordecastro7621 I added a disclaimer in the description. The video clip with the inverted flag is free, creative commons stock material (I didn't make it), and I didn't notice the flag was inverted when I included it in my video late at night. I uploaded the video, and now it's too late to change the unfortunate clip. I can't do it without taking my video down.
THE FLAG IS UPSIDE DOWN THE RED SIDE OF THE FLAG SHOULD BE DOWN AND THE BLUE SIDE SHOULD BE UP IF YOU INVERTED THE FLAG WITH THE RED ONE UP ITS IN PROPER AND MEANS WARS
I noticed that kanina and added a disclaimer in the video's description. The video clip is free creative commons stock material (I didn't make it) and I didn't notice the flag was inverted until a little while ago. 🇵🇭
"Just leave?" Easier said than done for many who were hoping it was an affordable paradise. If it's cheap, chances are it is not very good. If it's good, its probably not very cheap.
Re: fun. Check out my other video titled, "It's NOT More Fun in the Philippines." 😆 I have a lot of fun here, but check it out . And the food is hit or miss IMO. I don't like plain, white rice, though. If I have rice, there needs to be something on it. BTW: It's mostly other expats who say "just leave."
I COULD UNDERSTAND HOW YOU FEEL, BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO ? IF YOU KNOW YOUR LAW MAKER IN YOUR AREA MAYBE YOU CAN TALK TO THEM REGARDING YOUR ISSUES, MAYBE THEY COULD MAKE SOME AMENDMENTS TO THIER LAWS THERE.
There's not much I can do. Some of my concerns are very serious, and others aren't. One of my lesser concerns was taken care of by barangay tanods when they put a stop to all of the illegal burning that was going on nearby. Anyway, this video isn't about any specific complaint or concern. It's about people (usually other expats) who say "just leave." For people like myself, leaving isn't really an option. We have kids here that we love and care for daily, and anyway, we love many things about this country. By the way, feel free to check out my newer videos. I rebranded my channel to "AFAM Unplugged" and my newer videos reflect the video format I'm sticking to from now on.
I noticed that kanina and added a disclaimer in the video's description. The video clip is free creative commons stock material (I didn't make it) and I didn't notice the colors were inverted when I included it in my vid. 🇵🇭
" CORRECT !! YOU'RE RIGHT !! we do not mind anymore no matter what they say to us & to our beautiful beloved country because of Jealousy & discrimination '! We are happy, & content, because its really more fun here in the Philippines than elsewhere !!
@cirilobarrera9053 I love this country, but if you think it's really "more fun" here than it is anywhere else, you really haven't traveled. 😂 Anyway, there are positives and negatives to living in the Philippines. For me, the positives outweigh the negatives (for now), but the negatives really do weigh on this country. And there are many! People call this place an ultra-corrupt shit-hole for a reason.
I just noticed that the flag in the video is inverted. 🤦♂️ That video clip is free, creative commons stock material; I didn't make it. I can't edit my video without taking it down, so I added a disclaimer in the description. 🇵🇭
@AFAMunplugged but I like your contains this Christmas I subscribe you I'm happy to see people who love the most my country merry Christmas po god bless you 🙏🙏🙏💕
@@ragsacperlas3217 I can't do anything at all about many of the things I don't like about the Philippines (and some of my concerns are actually very serious). I can't leave, either. That's a major point in this video; leaving is not an option. I have kids here that I love and care for daily, and I share them with my Filipina ex, who lives close by. Like some others, I'm basically "stuck" here because I would never leave my kids behind. There are many things I like about the Philippines, though, and I like living here overall. There are many things to love about this country, but I don't shy away from saying it's not the paradise that some vloggers make it out to be. By the way, check out my newer videos. I rebranded recently. 😊
I'm Filipino and I am well aware of the unjust, anti-democratic laws.
I'm from the Philippines and your thought is totally understandable. One thing I notice is the flag it's inverted the red color should be under the blue one you will only raise it with the red on top if we are at war but we are not on war so blue should be on the top.
I didn't notice until now. 🤦♂️ The video clip is free stock material. I didn't make it.🤦♂️🤦♂️ I'll add a disclaimer in the description. 🤦♂️ 🇵🇭
that’s what i’m saying. 🇵🇭. Blue on top. 👍🏼
@AllanVibar-c4y Thanks for catching that. I know the flag well (my own kids salute it at school), but I didn't notice it was inverted in the free stock video clip when I added it to my video late at night. I've added a disclaimer in the description. 🇵🇭
@@AFAMunplugged Americans here in the U.S. must really hate their flag. Even when it's against the law.
They're always defacing it, to their own interpretations. And also wearing it in weird ways. 😂🤣
of course not! you're free to express your opinion. Wherever you go there surely be laws you're not in favor of. If you can't accept then ignore or leave and have peace of mind.
Sir, your criticisms about the Philippine Government are valid & fair. In fact, they show your love & concern for the Philippines which can benefit from your ideas & opinions on needed reforms.🇵🇭
@wolfreedom8033 This video isn't about any one specific criticism or concern, but thanks. I only mentioned a couple of those things in passing. And yes, I do love this country. 👍
People who say if you don't like it leave are pathetic. No I'm not a guest, I live here, have a family here, and do my part to support my local economy. Some things are absolute shit here, but I choose to stay because it's a net positive. Rejecting criticism outright on thecgrounds of national pride is immature and ignorant. Some are legitimately trying to improve their adopted home for locals and their own children. It's not a personal attack, it's an honest opinion of a situation and often comes with suggestions on how to improve things.
poor people dont understand free speech. They have no freedom.
I live here in the U.S. and every now and then, I come across someone who tell me to go home with no apparent reason. I will tell that them that I will go home on my own terms but not on their order, and I pay my taxes, Social Security in which they themselves benefit it later on because I will not be around to collect it. Some were surprised that I pay taxes and Social Security for them. Bigotry is a human nature, only to some are worse than others.
@@ethiehetherington5086 Here in the Philippines, it's mostly other expats who say it. They say stupid things like, "If you don't like blah blah blah, you can just leave." I'm like, "No, B****, I can't just leave...and anyway, I like living here overall."
New subscriber here stumbled your video a minute ago like the honesty of it
@@rupertogonzales7870 Thanks! Please read the disclaimer in the description. It's about something I didn't notice when I uploaded the video. 👍
Foreign nationals living in the Philippines can live peacefully and lawfully. Avoid getting involved in politics and leave those political problems to the locals. If you have any concerns about someone in private or in authority unrightfully doing things against you, you can file a complaint in the proper office that will handle the case. Just remember, there are a lot of crooks and bad people around, and even locals are not spared.
@@nicknock4091 Thanks for commenting. Publicly, I don't (and can't) get involved in politics here. However, I have an all-encompassing worldview that definitely speaks to the political realm (yes -- even here in the Philippines). That's sort of an aside, but as a result, my kids, ex, Filipino friends, and others hear exactly what I have to say in that regard. Interestingly, I know a foreigner who does get involved in politics here, but he does so by proxy. He has his reasons. 🤷♂️
@@AFAMunplugged Well, it's their choice. My only concern is they should be on the good side and not the crooks. Those who are fighting for the good and better future of this country and not for their own personal interests. Just be careful; don't expose yourselves.
Focus and enjoy the good, beautiful and positive things in the Philippines. Tolerate the tolerable, address those issues that you’re able and need to, and stay out of politics. You sound sensible and wise. I think you’ll have a mostly a pleasant if not a wonderful life in this country.
@@roddelacueva3885 Thanks for commenting. For the most part, I've had a pleasant time here for over 10 years now. I'm not a citizen, but it's my home. Sadly, I've also witnessed crimes and levels of corruption that are absolutely infuriating. When I talk about these things on YT, I leave out many details for the sake of my own safety. One case involves a Filipino buddy of mine. I talk about it briefly on my video titled "Five Things I Hate About the Philippines" as well as on my latest video, "Things I Love About the Philippines."
All, tourist welcome my home land I love American ❤
Well you may apply for citizenship and join the election process and if that wasn't good enough for you to change matters, form your political group of likewise mindset and run for Congress to represent them so resident and naturalized foreigner's grievances will be heard. But I warn you about being eaten up and ending up being a part of a corrupted system. If I were you, just enjoy the positive side of the country and ignore those negativities and live in peace. This is just my own humble opinion and suggestions.😊
@@516GCT Living in peace is nice, but unfortunately, a Filipino friend of mine was doing just that when he was set up and framed by a large team of PNP officers. CCTV footage clearly showed that the criminals were, in fact, the officers who conducted the illegal operation, but my friend is locked up to this day. I no longer believe even half of the buy-busts that show up on the news.
Bro when i complained about something that is unforgiveable an old man told me WHEN YOU ARE IN ROME DO WHAT THE ROMANS DO. but this doesnt mean we condone it like corruption. My 2 centa worth take a deep brealth and relieved yourself of stress. Buen dia amigo.
@@AFAMunplugged unforgiveable this:
1. Corruption
2. Tardiness on appointment schdules
3. To much politics every has something ti say that includes religiius sect
4. To much talking almost at the brink of saying secrets like in west philippine sea - chinese already knew what our strategies are hahaha
5. Families here are closely knit - every wants tobe on his/her comfort zone.
Why the flag is inverted you mean your at war?
@@nestordecastro7621 I added a disclaimer in the description. The video clip with the inverted flag is free, creative commons stock material (I didn't make it), and I didn't notice the flag was inverted when I included it in my video late at night. I uploaded the video, and now it's too late to change the unfortunate clip. I can't do it without taking my video down.
THE FLAG IS UPSIDE DOWN THE RED SIDE OF THE FLAG SHOULD BE DOWN AND THE BLUE SIDE SHOULD BE UP IF YOU INVERTED THE FLAG WITH THE RED ONE UP ITS IN PROPER AND MEANS WARS
I noticed that kanina and added a disclaimer in the video's description. The video clip is free creative commons stock material (I didn't make it) and I didn't notice the flag was inverted until a little while ago. 🇵🇭
Please Dont inverted our Flag to red its War poverty but happy life full of Love money nothing to us
@@ameliahirata4629 read the disclaimer in the description 👍
"Just leave?" Easier said than done for many who were hoping it was an affordable paradise. If it's cheap, chances are it is not very good. If it's good, its probably not very cheap.
but it is affordable, compared to the western countries. And it's also a lot cheaper, and the food and fun is good too.
@@Dapper_Dean You're right until you said the food is "good". "affordable fun" is also a matter of opinion.
@@Dapper_Dean You're right until you said that the food is good.
Re: fun. Check out my other video titled, "It's NOT More Fun in the Philippines." 😆 I have a lot of fun here, but check it out . And the food is hit or miss IMO. I don't like plain, white rice, though. If I have rice, there needs to be something on it.
BTW: It's mostly other expats who say "just leave."
@@Dapper_Dean Not really. Just affordable but food and fun is better in the states.
Kahit ako pinapalayas din, dahil di ko gusto ang kanilang sinasambang politiko. Pilipino ako ha?
The flag is flying upside down
@@salvadoracosta2329 Read the disclaimer in the description. 👍
Thank man for telling the throught.
You mean truth.
I COULD UNDERSTAND HOW YOU FEEL, BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO ? IF YOU KNOW YOUR LAW MAKER IN YOUR AREA MAYBE YOU CAN TALK TO THEM REGARDING YOUR ISSUES, MAYBE THEY COULD MAKE SOME AMENDMENTS TO THIER LAWS THERE.
There's not much I can do. Some of my concerns are very serious, and others aren't. One of my lesser concerns was taken care of by barangay tanods when they put a stop to all of the illegal burning that was going on nearby.
Anyway, this video isn't about any specific complaint or concern. It's about people (usually other expats) who say "just leave." For people like myself, leaving isn't really an option. We have kids here that we love and care for daily, and anyway, we love many things about this country.
By the way, feel free to check out my newer videos. I rebranded my channel to "AFAM Unplugged" and my newer videos reflect the video format I'm sticking to from now on.
THE FLAG IS WRONG PLEASE CHANGE THE FLAG ARE YOU INSULTING US?
I noticed that kanina and added a disclaimer in the video's description. The video clip is free creative commons stock material (I didn't make it) and I didn't notice the colors were inverted when I included it in my vid. 🇵🇭
" CORRECT !! YOU'RE RIGHT !! we do not mind anymore no matter what they say to us & to our beautiful beloved country because of Jealousy & discrimination '! We are happy, & content, because its really more fun here in the Philippines than elsewhere !!
@cirilobarrera9053 I love this country, but if you think it's really "more fun" here than it is anywhere else, you really haven't traveled. 😂
Anyway, there are positives and negatives to living in the Philippines. For me, the positives outweigh the negatives (for now), but the negatives really do weigh on this country. And there are many! People call this place an ultra-corrupt shit-hole for a reason.
are we at war? why fly the flag with the red band on top? you might want to review and revise your video just saying. peace. ✌🏻
I just noticed that the flag in the video is inverted. 🤦♂️ That video clip is free, creative commons stock material; I didn't make it. I can't edit my video without taking it down, so I added a disclaimer in the description. 🇵🇭
I like your tittle hahhahaaa, that's true if you don't like Philippines you can free to leave hahaaaahaaaa very witi mindset ❤❤❤❤
@@andrewcalupaz886 I'm not "free to leave." Try watching the video before you comment.
@AFAMunplugged but I like your contains this Christmas I subscribe you I'm happy to see people who love the most my country merry Christmas po god bless you 🙏🙏🙏💕
@AFAMunplugged thank you soo much merry Christmas
Bless will be yours my friend thank you
Your spot on. Been here 7 years. Sheet hole
Yep. It's largely an incredibly corrupt shit-hole with some very bad laws, but I love it anyway.
@AFAMunplugged yeah sure
But why do people complain when there is nothing that is being done about the matters they don’t like Just leave
@@ragsacperlas3217 I can't do anything at all about many of the things I don't like about the Philippines (and some of my concerns are actually very serious). I can't leave, either. That's a major point in this video; leaving is not an option. I have kids here that I love and care for daily, and I share them with my Filipina ex, who lives close by.
Like some others, I'm basically "stuck" here because I would never leave my kids behind. There are many things I like about the Philippines, though, and I like living here overall. There are many things to love about this country, but I don't shy away from saying it's not the paradise that some vloggers make it out to be.
By the way, check out my newer videos. I rebranded recently. 😊
Baliktad ang flag sa intro
Read the disclaimer in the description. Thanks. 👍
Just go!!!
@@bellmiral440 No. 💩