I lived here for more than 40yrs in the US I am comfortable and love America but I am lonely here, when I visit the Phil its a different feeling the peoples smiling faces the joyous sound of children playing and laughter even karaoke doesn't bother me at all, I still love to live here in the US but there is part of me longing to go back in the Phil. its happiness of a simple living and always have people around to talk to,
Come back here and be mentally n physically healthier. Blue marlin, Tuna, sea bass, Dorado will give you natural Omega 3 and keep your heart healthier. Marine cacium is why our smaller boxera are beating American and Mexican giants. THE same reason 5'3" Pinoy nurses are able to care for obese 6ft plus patients all over d world
☘️ Philippines is so natural, America is most artificial and foods and stuff, etc are not healthy but look at the Philippines, how simple and yet a true beauty of life because Philippines have pure foods from mother earth without toxic chemicals sprayed on them, what a most authentic, irresistibly captivating paradise !
@@Godfirst-g2f I’d say exactly the same with the Philippines even though we may not say it that way. I’m a Filipino yet it still amazes me how very often Filipinos go to church. More than that is the quiet reverence we have for Him and we try to practice this reverence through our family and to people in general. I remember asking my 75 y.o. mom how her generation considered LBTQs when AIDS burst into the scene in the early 1980s (if not even earlier) as she seemed so sad that someone she knew just died from it. With such utter sadness, she said softly, “We are all God’s children, Mel!” If she’s not a true believer, I don’t know who would be.
Blue marlin, Tuna, sea bass, Dorado will give you natural Omega 3 and keep your heart healthier. Marine cacium is why our smaller boxera are beating American and Mexican giants. THE same reason 5'3" Pinoy nurses are able to care for obese 6ft plus patients all over d world
…funny I hear this all the time but I do recall on our time living in Cebu out in Beverly Hills Lahug in the 70’s and the 80’s in Manila down south in Ayala Alabang was far from simple. My life here in the Bay Area is much simpler and that is by design.
LIFE IS NOT ABOUT THE MONEY its all about how happy you are when you still on earth its all about family love and passion to move foward we only live short in this earth and we must enjoy our live while we are here and stay away from any stress that you will encounter instead finding ways on how to fix all the Problem no matter where you are problem is our twin what matter is that you can acctually make it bcoz HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES WE HELP OUR KABABAYAN TO STAND AGAIN EVEN WE EXPERINCE A LOT OF PAIN AND LOSS
It IS absolutely about money. Try living without it. There are a lot of poor people in the world. Tell them your philosophy. I was born in Manila, grew up studied, worked there until I was 33. Then I could not stand the corruption and backbiting anymore and the sexual harassment from the bosses. I got the hell out. My parents and siblings also immigrated. We don't regret our decision. Stay well and be happy. I did have some good friends and lovely memories.
@@cynthiagonzalez658 I DONT SAID WITHOUT MONEY but money is the main needs we also need to be happy money is notthe only happiness well im not workship money
Life is about money, how you will survive? That is why people do some side hustles. We have to be practical nowadays, getting expensive everyday. When I was in Philippines I pay all the bills😂😂. No kababayan helped me unless I am a well known vlogger 😊..but honestly we are resilient, we can eat what we have on the table, but like I said we need money. But I can't live there for good, everything is expensive especially when you get sick.
Yeah, true. 👍💖 Life is fast and upgraded in U.S.. But life in the Philippines is an Escape. If you can find the most peaceful and safest place in the Philippines with a loyal, hardworking Filipina, then you've found the best treasure here for your Retirement. Life in the Philippines is laidback. Despite that life for us is hard and difficult, we're used to live a simple and happier life there is.
Here in US the life is to work and work, more time at work than family. in Philippines u'll more enjoy ur life being w ur family.... I missed Philippines so much....
I appreciate that your daughter has time to play not into gadget and not a cookie eater. She knows what is the best for her waist line😀😃😄😁😆 thanks for sharing
Happy New Year to you Jay and your family... I am a naturalized Filipino American living in California for the last 40+ years. We migrated here in 1981 and to be honest, even at 18 years of age, I was saying our life back home in Manila was just as good if not better. One thing is for sure: here, we didn't have a live-in maid and had to learn everything, from cooking to doing laundry, etc. As decades passed, I started realizing how much better it is in the Philippines even if just for food in comparison. In the Philippines, the only way you can eat anything with harmful preservatives is if you're too lazy to go to the wet market to get fresh ingredients, fresh fish, meat, and even chicken. Some would say "It is too hot in the Philippines". So what if it's hot in the Philippines? People fail to realize that our body expels toxins through our sweat, so that should be a good thing especially since it's free... the ONLY problem in the Philippines that still exists today is the corruption of the government at all levels. In less than five weeks, I along with my siblings are all flying to Manila to visit friends and family. I can't wait to get there and test if I can still eat Balut hahaha! Anyway, I am glad you found yourself home and I can only hope that you will be treated nicely by my kababayans... take care and God bless you and your family...
Especially now the most corrupt government in history is the BbM administration. They are pocketing billions of Pesos. We migrated here in U.S. in mid 70’s so sanay na ako dito.
I keep reading how corrupt our country is yet I know other countries are just as bad, if not worse. When my Thai husband and I visited Thailand in the 1990s, he showed me the office where his politician bro-in-law kept piles and piles of money that would be gone in 2 hours. The scarier thing is that after 2 hours, the same cycle of piles of money brought in then brought out kept repeating itself. Further, when his bro-in-law would have a party for his constituents, not only would they take home all the food, they’d also bring home forks, spoons, etc. Also, he said that in one election, the then prime minister was named Mr. ATM as one day, all the ATMs ran out of 100 bahts- he took them all to buy votes. I also worked for an international law firm under a partner who headed our Asian practice in the 1990s. He told me that in Indonesia, they did not want anything under the table. No, they wanted the ENTIRE TABLE. NOT ONLY THAT, THEY WANTED THE HOUSE WHERE THE TABLE WAS, AS WELL AS THE COMMUNITY WHERE THE HOUSE WHERE THE TABLE WAS! As to Myanmar, UN Sec. Gen. Ban Ki-moon tried to convince the ruling generals in 2008 to allow the UN to help them due to the devastation left by Cyclone Nargis. Nargis killed tens of thousands and uprooted 2.4 million YET the much stronger 2013 Philippine typhoon Yolanda (or Haiyan) killed 6,300. Per Google, “Haiyan was the most powerful tropical cyclone (or typhoon) ever to hit land and perhaps the most powerful in recorded history.” Why the huge difference? Because the ruling Myanmar generals were so scared of their own people, they turned down Ban Ki-moon’s offer as they did not want their people exposed to the outside world. As frustrating as our country may be, we do not have anything commensurate in our history.
Simple life is the best. That’s why I am looking forward to my retirement in 6 months in my home province Bataan . I love wet market.. God Bless you Sir and family
Hello, we just for back from deep in the province for holidays. thank you so much! appreciate you watching. Hope to hear more from you, stay safe out there and happy holidays!! jay and family.
You all are settling in nicely now Jay exploring new things and no rush. You will definitely miss that beast in your freezer back home. Thanks for the update and Cheers 🍻
@peterpoulter1420 happy Sunday Peter!! 😊 i think we are just now settling in a bit, getting past the colds and time adjustments. Much more to come. Stay safe out there!
In Philippines, Most people don't stock food supply. They go to the public market and shop fresh produce and meat daily not frozen.😂 especially people who lives in rural areas.
I sooooo admire you bro. I moved to Canada when I was 8 years old. Education and opportunities. I got bought. But now, living with everything I wanted. I have never been back to PH. I would like to retire there someday.
Sir welcome to the Philippines, u have a very beautiful family, ur daughter looks like catriona gray, a movie star in the making or a beauty queen.. good luck sir. Stay safe with your family.. God bless..
So happy to see my town -Dumaguete through your video! It makes me miss it more. Still working in the US but eventually will want to go back and retire. I’m renting my condo there at Marina Spatial if you know anyone interested.
Hey Jay! I like the comparison/contrast in your videos between the U.S. and the Philippines. Your videos are always well put together. You must have an amazing video editor. I wonder who that is?
Thank you for sharing a piece of your life with us. I'm going later to the Philippines to see where I'm going to settle down. Enjoyed the video you did a great job. Take care and stay safe. 😄🌹❤️
I appreciate your humbleness Jay. I'm frequently frustrated with the bureaucracy, inefficientcy and nonsense that is so present every day. It's easy to slip into an arrogant and aggressive demeanor. It was comforting watching your video. It reminded me that there are other men here in the Philippines with a simular Life journey and perspective....Regards.
Hello Michael, I appreciate that thoughtful message. I can be aggressive, that's why the gym is 💯 a must. Can't hold things inside. For me, this country could easily get the best of me. But you have heard the issues, seen it, lived it. If you still allow it to ruin your days, emotions. It's kinda on you. You know the game, find a way to laugh as it doesn't appear to be something that will change. Lol 😆
DONT focus on problem man we all learned from any mistake there is nothing wrong being live in slow life like philippines being contented for as long your family is with you your happy and contented no matter what you experince in life theres always be a solution to any problem
Actually, you can hook up with a butcher in the Philippines and get the same amount of meat. Go to the wet market. They butcher cows every Wednesdays and Saturdays, early in the morning.
Your content is amazing! The storyline flows so naturally, and the editing is seamless. I also noticed those shots where you’re walking, and the camera is in front of you, but you’re not holding it. May I ask what kind of camera you’re using? Is it a drone?
I am a Filipina married for 36 years in Germany with 3 Professional children. I miss the sunshine in the Philippines, the smiles and laugjter of simple living, the wet market just like what you shared in the film, however, I am also happy and comfortable here. Philippines is very cheap. I love it. Praise the Lord. Thank you for sharing.❤❤❤❤
New Subscriber here, I would like to say thank you for appreciating our culture our land and people, Thank you for loving simple life❤God Bless you more your Channel sir
I use to live in Montana and would buy 300 pounds of beef at a time. I always brought cardboard boxes to load it. I was thinking about getting a hip/fanny pack to keep my money, phone and wallet in. Did you say 508 Pesos for 1 pound of beef? About $9 US/pound? I'm trying to eat 3 pounds of beef/day in the PH. don' know if I can find it or afford it. My reason for making a move to the PH is to find a loyal wife, and live a simple life. Stay well my friend!
@primalpassion here in the Philippines is would where a fanny pack with absolute pride. It's just a matter of time before I find a cool one 😎. This is Belcris a small local in the city, you can find some things you might not find without traveling to bigger store. For me, it was a quick stop and willing to pay for the convenience that day. But if wife was planning a bigger shopping I would have held off and got it at the cheaper prices. 3 lbs of beef a day here is going to take a bit of figuring out, and trust. I'll be shopping more here soon and get some more realistic prices and options.
@@jaysphilippines I'll rock a fanny pack all day, lol! I would appreciate some beef prices. I'm hoping to meet a farmer who can sell me large quantities at a time so I can fill a deep freezer. Cheers from the USA!
…it’s wonderful to see how you have found balance in both sides of the ocean. Kudos to both of you for it takes lots of work to achieve a lifestyle that you are living. I’m a Bay Area CA native, my late Father was Filipino from Leyte and Mum is American of mixed heritage but has home ties with Manila. As a 55 year old tired and retired United Airlines Flight Attendant (Gay of course) residing on my own in Atherton across the street from my 90 year old Mum. So we get asked often why we are not retired in the Philippines and live large for cheap. It wouldn’t be in our case even though we have our family home in Ayala Alabang or in one of our condos in McKinley, life wouldn’t be simple with all the staff needed plus add a range of extended “family” in the mix, it’s just a mess. But the main thing is the heat and humidity and the chaos of the city and being old now with all ailments in tow we do prefer Kaiser here in the Silicon Valley. Good Luck to y’all and much love to the most amazing folks in the Philippines.
Well I guess it’s where your heart is . I am a Filipina born and raised in Baguio and a retired Registered Nurse and I live here in Los Angeles. My son a retired US service man is living in the Philippines . But I am comfortable here in the USA. Wish you a good life in the Philippines! Enjoy! ❤❤❤!
Great! Good luck to you & your family. I myself migrated in the US in 1983 , now that I'm retired I'm coming home to the Philippines 🇵🇭 There's no place like home.
Many foreigners from continental countries are surprised about the cost of beef and dairy products in the Philippines, which are cheap staples in their diet. The geography of the islands does not provide vast acres of pastures to raise herds of cows on an industrial scale. Most beef, milk, and authentic cheese need to be imported into the country which means triple the price. But if you are seeking the finest seafood and coconut products, we can satisfy your palate with them at the lowest cost.
Welcome to Phils.. life here in our country is real good if you also Work good and salary is good .. but really its so happy to be here than in other countries .. enjoy ur stay handsome Jay💖
I ran across your channel and watched my first video. I subscribed and will be watching from here on out. I am married to a Filipina with two kids and we are thinking of moving to the PH.
To be honest with u Jay, health wise and in emotional aspect, Philippines is far better than any Wesyern and European countries bec food there most are fresh and organic. People are friendly, religious, warm and most are genuine so u will feel good , happy and appreciated most of the time.
OMG what kind of camera you used,I loved the quality and on how it captures everything. And I hopefully you should start learning Tagalog just like the other Americans living in the Philippines
Sander Market in Celestine IN (where you bought your meat), their website lists $4.09/Lb for a 175 Lb pack of Steaks, Roasts, and Ground Beef. Seems thats exactly what you bought. Here in Los Angeles, we pay like $10/Lb. Often more like 1$/oz or $16/Lb for USDA rated cuts. Thats supermarket or butcher raw meat, not restaurant prices. Now you paid 508 pesos for 4 large burger patties? Thats about the same here for not-frozen patties of similar size but not sure how the quality compares.
Hello your new subscriber here , thanks for liking the Philippines, and it’s true living in the Philippines is way better than America as long 16:38 as you have a nice earning but be careful not to get major illnesses because the Medicare is really so expensive so better if you’ll have a good health insurance. Amd stay healthy have a nice lifestyle is the best … good luck sir and to your family … God bless you all 🙏
I salute you Jay on how you try to adopt in Filipino ways. Good you see the good n the bad faces of two worlds!👍🙏 Nice park...near seashore.. Be careful Jay buying meat in Philippines, make sure it is killed and sell on the same day. No good storage in Philippines esp in the province unlike in the US.
Life in Philippines is always find a family every Filipino is a family. I am a Filipino but working abroad. And i have been around the world not every part of the world but l find My country to be the best of everything. Believe it or not the best country . Here in abroad everyone is is busy in hurry works. Work work and no much time to relax unlike in Philippines there is so fun and relax . So much family time together. Love you Philippines 🇵🇭.
Excluding tenderlon n steaks, beef in general is $8 a kILOGRAM. A KILOGRAM IS ROUGHLY 2 POUNDS . So 300 pounds is roughly 150 kilos. Fresh.giiant grass is available all year-round which is why Philippine native Batangas beef is most delicious in soups n casseroles. They never had anything dried. Their diet is also substituted with a combo of young corn , some moringa and molasses
The city is for me, so far and foreseeable future. When I get the kids and grandkids over here I'll possible reconsider. But might not. I think we would enjoy city life to much
Thank you for sharing, I highly recommend getting a Fanny pack for your wallet, keys, and phone. Makes it easier to walk around and not worry about things falling out.
You’re killing me. Rizal Blvd. Belcris store. The weather. The sounds. The Trike rides. The city of Gentle People. Love it. Can’t wait to get back there in May. Another 22 months to live in Dumaguete city full-time with my Filipina and our two little Fil-Am kids. P.S. curious have you tried any of them frozen beef steaks from Belcris, opinion any good? pricey for sure. Salamat.
Was living in the Philly for 3 years but had to move back for my senior MediCare. For those seniors considering retiring to Asia always factor in $400 - $700/mo for FULL healthcare coverage vs. your home country's plan. (e.g. MediCare in the USA $185/mo). In Asia the monthly premium goes up w/ age and pre-existing conditions. Traveling around Asia is great for younger folks but gets old quick for us older gents.
I lived here for more than 40yrs in the US I am comfortable and love America but I am lonely here, when I visit the Phil its a different feeling the peoples smiling faces the joyous sound of children playing and laughter even karaoke doesn't bother me at all, I still love to live here in the US but there is part of me longing to go back in the Phil. its happiness of a simple living and always have people around to talk to,
You should visit again 😊
Come back here and be mentally n physically healthier. Blue marlin, Tuna, sea bass, Dorado will give you natural Omega 3 and keep your heart healthier. Marine cacium is why our smaller boxera are beating American and Mexican giants. THE same reason 5'3" Pinoy nurses are able to care for obese 6ft plus patients all over d world
@@hynahammond5741 sounds like you need to try another visit and maybe stay a bit longer.
You should visit again
Make friends with native Americans so you won’t be lonely
As long as you got the right Filipina in your life. Life is awesome here ❤❤❤
Couldn't agree more. That's is the key here
@@FREEINPHILIPPINES why? Are babes in America extinct ? 😂
@kilometer6712 cause women in America are more about the money than the love and they can't keep legs closed in America
The “right Filipina”.
@im_annie_noh yeah The right filipina is extinct. They got left 😂😂😂😂😂
Thank you Sir, for loving the Pilipino life styles and made Philippines your second home.
Appreciate it! We do!
☘️
Philippines is so natural, America is most artificial and foods and stuff, etc are not healthy but look at the Philippines, how simple and yet a true beauty of life because Philippines have pure foods from mother earth without toxic chemicals sprayed on them, what a most authentic, irresistibly captivating paradise !
Not many Americans values the sense of family like you Jay. Keep it up they are the greatest treasures you have the sense of close family bond.
In Europe god first then family
@@Godfirst-g2f I’d say exactly the same with the Philippines even though we may not say it that way. I’m a Filipino yet it still amazes me how very often Filipinos go to church. More than that is the quiet reverence we have for Him and we try to practice this reverence through our family and to people in general. I remember asking my 75 y.o. mom how her generation considered LBTQs when AIDS burst into the scene in the early 1980s (if not even earlier) as she seemed so sad that someone she knew just died from it. With such utter sadness, she said softly, “We are all God’s children, Mel!” If she’s not a true believer, I don’t know who would be.
life in the Philipines is simple but happy
Blue marlin, Tuna, sea bass, Dorado will give you natural Omega 3 and keep your heart healthier. Marine cacium is why our smaller boxera are beating American and Mexican giants. THE same reason 5'3" Pinoy nurses are able to care for obese 6ft plus patients all over d world
@@jvm3706 it seems to be.
…funny I hear this all the time but I do recall on our time living in Cebu out in Beverly Hills Lahug in the 70’s and the 80’s in Manila down south in Ayala Alabang was far from simple. My life here in the Bay Area is much simpler and that is by design.
LIFE IS NOT ABOUT THE MONEY its all about how happy you are when you still on earth its all about family love and passion to move foward we only live short in this earth and we must enjoy our live while we are here and stay away from any stress that you will encounter instead finding ways on how to fix all the Problem no matter where you are problem is our twin what matter is that you can acctually make it bcoz HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES WE HELP OUR KABABAYAN TO STAND AGAIN EVEN WE EXPERINCE A LOT OF PAIN AND LOSS
It IS absolutely about money. Try living without it.
There are a lot of poor people in the world. Tell them your philosophy. I was born in Manila, grew up studied, worked there until I was 33. Then I could not stand the corruption and backbiting anymore and the sexual harassment from the bosses. I got the hell out. My parents and siblings also immigrated. We don't regret our decision.
Stay well and be happy. I did have some good friends and lovely memories.
@@cynthiagonzalez658 I DONT SAID WITHOUT MONEY but money is the main needs we also need to be happy money is notthe only happiness well im not workship money
@@cynthiagonzalez658 indeed, money is like oxygen.🤣
Life is about money, how you will survive? That is why people do some side hustles. We have to be practical nowadays, getting expensive everyday. When I was in Philippines I pay all the bills😂😂. No kababayan helped me unless I am a well known vlogger 😊..but honestly we are resilient, we can eat what we have on the table, but like I said we need money. But I can't live there for good, everything is expensive especially when you get sick.
I like this guy he is respectful of his fellow man, which is very important trait in the PH.
@@turagsoy6719 thank you so much! Jay
@jaysphilippines you are welcome buddy
What province is it?? Looks clean place!!
@glicerioumali941 we live in Dumaguete, wife province is in Biliran Island.
Yeah, true. 👍💖 Life is fast and upgraded in U.S.. But life in the Philippines is an Escape. If you can find the most peaceful and safest place in the Philippines with a loyal, hardworking Filipina, then you've found the best treasure here for your Retirement. Life in the Philippines is laidback. Despite that life for us is hard and difficult, we're used to live a simple and happier life there is.
Yes, I agree, I love the simplicity and peace in the Philippines.
Here in US the life is to work and work, more time at work than family. in Philippines u'll more enjoy ur life being w ur family.... I missed Philippines so much....
yeah but healthcare is not that great there. so not the best place for retirement.
As long as you support her financially...treat her nicely...your life will be in heaven....MOST Pilipinas are LOYAL..❤❤❤
that man and security guard is Honest filipino proud here
@jeffreyvlogofficial781 yes, he was. :)
I appreciate that your daughter has time to play not into gadget and not a cookie eater. She knows what is the best for her waist line😀😃😄😁😆 thanks for sharing
Yes, thank you
I like the presentation it’s like a documentary and looks high quality too ❤️..
Thumbs up 😍 nice information vlog ❤ lifestyle is really enjoyed 😁
@planning-A1945 thank you 😊 Planning! Have a great weekend!
Happy New Year to you Jay and your family... I am a naturalized Filipino American living in California for the last 40+ years. We migrated here in 1981 and to be honest, even at 18 years of age, I was saying our life back home in Manila was just as good if not better. One thing is for sure: here, we didn't have a live-in maid and had to learn everything, from cooking to doing laundry, etc. As decades passed, I started realizing how much better it is in the Philippines even if just for food in comparison. In the Philippines, the only way you can eat anything with harmful preservatives is if you're too lazy to go to the wet market to get fresh ingredients, fresh fish, meat, and even chicken. Some would say "It is too hot in the Philippines". So what if it's hot in the Philippines? People fail to realize that our body expels toxins through our sweat, so that should be a good thing especially since it's free... the ONLY problem in the Philippines that still exists today is the corruption of the government at all levels. In less than five weeks, I along with my siblings are all flying to Manila to visit friends and family. I can't wait to get there and test if I can still eat Balut hahaha! Anyway, I am glad you found yourself home and I can only hope that you will be treated nicely by my kababayans... take care and God bless you and your family...
Especially now the most corrupt government in history is the BbM administration. They are pocketing billions of Pesos. We migrated here in U.S. in mid 70’s so sanay na ako dito.
I'm glad you are enjoying your trip home, Balut is a good test! Hope to hear more about your trip later. 😊 jay
I keep reading how corrupt our country is yet I know other countries are just as bad, if not worse. When my Thai husband and I visited Thailand in the 1990s, he showed me the office where his politician bro-in-law kept piles and piles of money that would be gone in 2 hours. The scarier thing is that after 2 hours, the same cycle of piles of money brought in then brought out kept repeating itself. Further, when his bro-in-law would have a party for his constituents, not only would they take home all the food, they’d also bring home forks, spoons, etc. Also, he said that in one election, the then prime minister was named Mr. ATM as one day, all the ATMs ran out of 100 bahts- he took them all to buy votes.
I also worked for an international law firm under a partner who headed our Asian practice in the 1990s. He told me that in Indonesia, they did not want anything under the table. No, they wanted the ENTIRE TABLE. NOT ONLY THAT, THEY WANTED THE HOUSE WHERE THE TABLE WAS, AS WELL AS THE COMMUNITY WHERE THE HOUSE WHERE THE TABLE WAS!
As to Myanmar, UN Sec. Gen. Ban Ki-moon tried to convince the ruling generals in 2008 to allow the UN to help them due to the devastation left by Cyclone Nargis. Nargis killed tens of thousands and uprooted 2.4 million YET the much stronger 2013 Philippine typhoon Yolanda (or Haiyan) killed 6,300. Per Google, “Haiyan was the most powerful tropical cyclone (or typhoon) ever to hit land and perhaps the most powerful in recorded history.” Why the huge difference? Because the ruling Myanmar generals were so scared of their own people, they turned down Ban Ki-moon’s offer as they did not want their people exposed to the outside world. As frustrating as our country may be, we do not have anything commensurate in our history.
Simple life is the best. That’s why I am looking forward to my retirement in 6 months in my home province Bataan . I love wet market.. God Bless you Sir and family
Awesome in editing
a life documentary story finding a place called home (Philippines).
Somewhat gifted in editing sir jay
@user-rg8nw8mp4n thank you RG8! She works hard, and always getting better. :)
nice vlog. Keep it up bro. your always welcome here in the 🇵🇭
Thanks for watching Ramon, appreciate that, hope you enjoy the next few videos.
Yep, went there once to meet my girl and heading back next year to live permanently
Thanks!
Hello, we just for back from deep in the province for holidays. thank you so much! appreciate you watching. Hope to hear more from you, stay safe out there and happy holidays!! jay and family.
Enjoy the island. So many places to explore. Mabuhay w/ love from MNL Philippines via SoCal
You all are settling in nicely now Jay exploring new things and no rush. You will definitely miss that beast in your freezer back home. Thanks for the update and Cheers 🍻
@peterpoulter1420 happy Sunday Peter!! 😊 i think we are just now settling in a bit, getting past the colds and time adjustments. Much more to come. Stay safe out there!
Correct practicality and little things is much better and cute 😊🙏🤙🇵🇭
Thank you
FINDING JOY IN A SIMPLICITY THATS HOW LIVING IN THE PHILIP[PINES, DESPITE PEOPLE DONT HAVE ALOT OF MONEY THEY ARE STILL HAPPY AND CHEERFUL TO LIVE.
Jay, it never hurts to stock up on things that you know you will use.
Absolutely 💯. I do tend to stock up, my son knows he can always go get things if needed.
In Philippines, Most people don't stock food supply. They go to the public market and shop fresh produce and meat daily not frozen.😂 especially people who lives in rural areas.
I sooooo admire you bro. I moved to Canada when I was 8 years old. Education and opportunities. I got bought. But now, living with everything I wanted. I have never been back to PH. I would like to retire there someday.
Sir welcome to the Philippines, u have a very beautiful family, ur daughter looks like catriona gray, a movie star in the making or a beauty queen.. good luck sir. Stay safe with your family.. God bless..
I love this videos ! So documentary👏🥰
Appreciate it! It's what I enjoy making.
Can’t wait to get back there this year 2025. Good luck and enjoy life as it comes
So happy to see my town -Dumaguete through your video! It makes me miss it more. Still working in the US but eventually will want to go back and retire. I’m renting my condo there at Marina Spatial if you know anyone interested.
It's a beautiful place and I'm sure you'll enjoy retiring there.
I love the quality of your video... Very clear and colorful ❤
Appreciate that, I enjoy filming here. 😁
Wow nice beautiful place 💘
Hey Jay! I like the comparison/contrast in your videos between the U.S. and the Philippines. Your videos are always well put together. You must have an amazing video editor. I wonder who that is?
Enjoy guys and keep safe always.
I enjoy all your videos. Excellent and engaging videos. More subscribers are coming
Thank you Sis!! Hope to see you all again soon. Xo
Thank you for sharing a piece of your life with us. I'm going later to the Philippines to see where I'm going to settle down. Enjoyed the video you did a great job. Take care and stay safe. 😄🌹❤️
welcome, hope you gonna be comfortable stay in the Phil.
I love to watch your vlog from philippines, new sibcriber here
I appreciate your humbleness Jay. I'm frequently frustrated with the bureaucracy, inefficientcy and nonsense that is so present every day. It's easy to slip into an arrogant and aggressive demeanor. It was comforting watching your video. It reminded me that there are other men here in the Philippines with a simular Life journey and perspective....Regards.
Hello Michael, I appreciate that thoughtful message. I can be aggressive, that's why the gym is 💯 a must. Can't hold things inside. For me, this country could easily get the best of me. But you have heard the issues, seen it, lived it. If you still allow it to ruin your days, emotions. It's kinda on you. You know the game, find a way to laugh as it doesn't appear to be something that will change. Lol 😆
welcome to our country sir jay
Thank you! Jay
DONT focus on problem man we all learned from any mistake there is nothing wrong being live in slow life like philippines being contented for as long your family is with you your happy and contented no matter what you experince in life theres always be a solution to any problem
New subscriber here
Thanks for loving the Philippines ❤
Welcome! I'm glad you're enjoying the channel!
New subsriber here! Thanks for loving Pholippines.,.God bless your family!
WHERE'S THE BEEF, LIKE THE GRANDMOTHER USED TO SAY IN THE WENDY'S TV COMMERCIALS... LOVE YOU BROTHER, AND YOUR FAMILY, VEGAS STRONG
Thanks for sharing your video
Thanks for watching!
Actually, you can hook up with a butcher in the Philippines and get the same amount of meat. Go to the wet market. They butcher cows every Wednesdays and Saturdays, early in the morning.
Appreciate the tip Mina! 👍
Life in the Philippines is easy and simple, people are friendly and happy even though they have not enough the luxury life like in rich countries.
Excellent editing. I love the invisible camera stick
Where are you guys at? That's a beautiful place in the Philippines.
@@md929 dumaguete Philippines
@jaysphilippines it was a beautiful place,i though that was in subic,Olongapo, my husband want to live in Olongapo coz he loves the water
I subscribed. Love the narration style, and blends into actual convos and B rolls.
Thank you!! 😊
Your content is amazing! The storyline flows so naturally, and the editing is seamless. I also noticed those shots where you’re walking, and the camera is in front of you, but you’re not holding it. May I ask what kind of camera you’re using? Is it a drone?
Wow! I missed it going to the market and I enjoy taking my time watching the surroundings
I am a Filipina married for 36 years in Germany with 3 Professional children. I miss the sunshine in the Philippines, the smiles and laugjter of simple living, the wet market just like what you shared in the film, however, I am also happy and comfortable here. Philippines is very cheap. I love it.
Praise the Lord. Thank you for sharing.❤❤❤❤
New Subscriber here, I would like to say thank you for appreciating our culture our land and people, Thank you for loving simple life❤God Bless you more your Channel sir
hello Jerusalem, welcome to our channel, thank you for that support.
I use to live in Montana and would buy 300 pounds of beef at a time. I always brought cardboard boxes to load it. I was thinking about getting a hip/fanny pack to keep my money, phone and wallet in. Did you say 508 Pesos for 1 pound of beef? About $9 US/pound? I'm trying to eat 3 pounds of beef/day in the PH. don' know if I can find it or afford it. My reason for making a move to the PH is to find a loyal wife, and live a simple life. Stay well my friend!
@primalpassion here in the Philippines is would where a fanny pack with absolute pride. It's just a matter of time before I find a cool one 😎. This is Belcris a small local in the city, you can find some things you might not find without traveling to bigger store. For me, it was a quick stop and willing to pay for the convenience that day. But if wife was planning a bigger shopping I would have held off and got it at the cheaper prices. 3 lbs of beef a day here is going to take a bit of figuring out, and trust. I'll be shopping more here soon and get some more realistic prices and options.
@@jaysphilippines I'll rock a fanny pack all day, lol! I would appreciate some beef prices. I'm hoping to meet a farmer who can sell me large quantities at a time so I can fill a deep freezer. Cheers from the USA!
You'll be disappointed by the beef in the Philippines. Not aged, tough as nails.
@@bobarnolf7379 I'm OK with eating burgers. How hard is it to find ground beef?
@@bobarnolf7379 Right, not enough antibiotics & gmo corn feeds😅😁
I love d camera🤩
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Congratulations on your channel, it’s really taking off 🎉
Thank you, we are here and holidays almost over. Ready to vlog alot. Appreciate you.
welcome to philippines sir ,i think your in the Dumaguete city of Negros oriental
Yes, very good guess. Daughter spells her name, kieri, like your name also.
Easy way to live here! Simplicity is easy to deal with!
Thanks, it's all about perspective. 👍
…it’s wonderful to see how you have found balance in both sides of the ocean. Kudos to both of you for it takes lots of work to achieve a lifestyle that you are living. I’m a Bay Area CA native, my late Father was Filipino from Leyte and Mum is American of mixed heritage but has home ties with Manila. As a 55 year old tired and retired United Airlines Flight Attendant (Gay of course) residing on my own in Atherton across the street from my 90 year old Mum. So we get asked often why we are not retired in the Philippines and live large for cheap. It wouldn’t be in our case even though we have our family home in Ayala Alabang or in one of our condos in McKinley, life wouldn’t be simple with all the staff needed plus add a range of extended “family” in the mix, it’s just a mess. But the main thing is the heat and humidity and the chaos of the city and being old now with all ailments in tow we do prefer Kaiser here in the Silicon Valley. Good Luck to y’all and much love to the most amazing folks in the Philippines.
Well I guess it’s where your heart is . I am a Filipina born and raised in Baguio and a retired Registered Nurse and I live here in Los Angeles. My son a retired US service man is living in the Philippines . But I am comfortable here in the USA. Wish you a good life in the Philippines! Enjoy! ❤❤❤!
Great! Good luck to you & your family.
I myself migrated in the US in 1983 , now that I'm retired I'm coming home to the Philippines 🇵🇭
There's no place like home.
It's great to hear you're coming home!
Many foreigners from continental countries are surprised about the cost of beef and dairy products in the Philippines, which are cheap staples in their diet. The geography of the islands does not provide vast acres of pastures to raise herds of cows on an industrial scale. Most beef, milk, and authentic cheese need to be imported into the country which means triple the price. But if you are seeking the finest seafood and coconut products, we can satisfy your palate with them at the lowest cost.
Welcome to Phils.. life here in our country is real good if you also Work good and salary is good .. but really its so happy to be here than in other countries .. enjoy ur stay handsome Jay💖
😀, thank you!
I ran across your channel and watched my first video. I subscribed and will be watching from here on out. I am married to a Filipina with two kids and we are thinking of moving to the PH.
Glad you found us! It's a journey for sure but an amazing one!
To be honest with u Jay, health wise and in emotional aspect, Philippines is far better than any Wesyern and European countries bec food there most are fresh and organic. People are friendly, religious, warm and most are genuine so u will feel good , happy and appreciated most of the time.
Thank you, appreciate the comment. Stay safe out there. Jay
OMG what kind of camera you used,I loved the quality and on how it captures everything. And I hopefully you should start learning Tagalog just like the other Americans living in the Philippines
Sander Market in Celestine IN (where you bought your meat), their website lists $4.09/Lb for a 175 Lb pack of Steaks, Roasts, and Ground Beef. Seems thats exactly what you bought. Here in Los Angeles, we pay like $10/Lb. Often more like 1$/oz or $16/Lb for USDA rated cuts. Thats supermarket or butcher raw meat, not restaurant prices. Now you paid 508 pesos for 4 large burger patties? Thats about the same here for not-frozen patties of similar size but not sure how the quality compares.
It's Raw & hey it's go time...
Hello your new subscriber here , thanks for liking the Philippines, and it’s true living in the Philippines is way better than America as long 16:38 as you have a nice earning but be careful not to get major illnesses because the Medicare is really so expensive so better if you’ll have a good health insurance. Amd stay healthy have a nice lifestyle is the best … good luck sir and to your family … God bless you all 🙏
Dumaguite city nice place
I salute you Jay on how you try to adopt in Filipino ways.
Good you see the good n the bad faces of two worlds!👍🙏
Nice park...near seashore..
Be careful Jay buying meat in Philippines, make sure it is killed and sell on the same day. No good storage in Philippines esp in the province unlike in the US.
Jay try the word salamat in the Philippines and we Will appreciate you more...
Life in Philippines is always find a family every Filipino is a family. I am a Filipino but working abroad. And i have been around the world not every part of the world but l find My country to be the best of everything. Believe it or not the best country . Here in abroad everyone is is busy in hurry works. Work work and no much time to relax unlike in Philippines there is so fun and relax . So much family time together. Love you Philippines 🇵🇭.
If your rich its nice to live in the Philippines because they treat you really good. You have helpers people call you boss!
It's true, you have to be able to adjust to the culture here, but we try to be respectful and kind to all we meet.
You’re in a nice province or place that your family choose to live.
Yes, it's a place we're all loving, definitely a great spot.
that wet market is what I miss back home
Happiness is where your heart is whether it’s in the Philippines, US or anywhere else. (IMHO)
Enjoy!!
When you value the Future of your Kids...then, You have to pack your bags and Fly to the Philippines!
If income is sufficient and stable. And you live within your means. Yes, it’s better and happier.
It can be. It can be a challenge also.
Life in the Philippines is simple but it depends on how you live nor accept it.
If you have business that you can support your family then it's good 💯
awesome! very interesting video!
Thanks, glad you liked it.
cool your in the city of gentle people...
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Sir welcome to Philippines it’s a beautiful island migrant in Alabama 35 years almost retire ready to go back Palawan the last Frontier
Thank you! Jay
Yes life there in the Philippines is really a good choice with the right partner.
The Philippines is like life. It is as good or bad as how you make it.
@@Gregory-Masovutch 💯 facts!
Missed BALUT, laughter, company friends in my country, here in Europe are snobbish 😅
Wow what place is this in Philippines ?The malls and stores near in the beach
I live here in New York now but will retire back there soon.
Great jay.new sub here.from California but living in manila condo now.take care.
hello, welcome to our channel, thank you! you take care too
Best decision man! Here in Canada, but dreaming of Philippines. Where is this place, btw?
Hi jay watching from the Philippines Aklan
Hello Mark! Glad you're here. Jay
Excluding tenderlon n steaks, beef in general is $8 a kILOGRAM. A KILOGRAM IS ROUGHLY 2 POUNDS . So 300 pounds is roughly 150 kilos. Fresh.giiant grass is available all year-round which is why Philippine native Batangas beef is most delicious in soups n casseroles. They never had anything dried. Their diet is also substituted with a combo of young corn , some moringa and molasses
Good presentation sir
Appreciate you, I enjoyed making it.
I agree…convenience in a city is my preference. Sure I visit the Province…but it isn’t where I like to be for a long period of time.
The city is for me, so far and foreseeable future. When I get the kids and grandkids over here I'll possible reconsider. But might not. I think we would enjoy city life to much
Thank you for sharing, I highly recommend getting a Fanny pack for your wallet, keys, and phone. Makes it easier to walk around and not worry about things falling out.
@@MoMoandGoliath i am on the fanny pack search. Got to get one soon. Lol 😆 thank you.
after this video you make me wanna book tickets home to Duma
You’re killing me. Rizal Blvd. Belcris store. The weather. The sounds. The Trike rides. The city of Gentle People. Love it. Can’t wait to get back there in May. Another 22 months to live in Dumaguete city full-time with my Filipina and our two little Fil-Am kids. P.S. curious have you tried any of them frozen beef steaks from Belcris, opinion any good? pricey for sure. Salamat.
Was living in the Philly for 3 years but had to move back for my senior MediCare. For those seniors considering retiring to Asia always factor in $400 - $700/mo for FULL healthcare coverage vs. your home country's plan. (e.g. MediCare in the USA $185/mo). In Asia the monthly premium goes up w/ age and pre-existing conditions. Traveling around Asia is great for younger folks but gets old quick for us older gents.
I've got to figure that part out, Healthcare is the biggest hurdle at this point.
That's in dumaguete, escano beach
Because Filipino is actually kind to foreigners.