What I Learned After 40 Years Living In The Philippines

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  • @Livingabroadalex
    @Livingabroadalex  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +65

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    • @tstelogeannis
      @tstelogeannis 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I'll be calling

    • @edic2619
      @edic2619 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes, thank you for the valuable information.

    • @georgegarvey7338
      @georgegarvey7338 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm so blessed to be a Catholic Conservative.

    • @globalismoblackman
      @globalismoblackman 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wow, 40 years he is the definition Real Travel OG to Paradise Islands of The Philippines 😊

    • @billvaught3824
      @billvaught3824 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😮

  • @AmandaCadorna
    @AmandaCadorna 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +89

    I'm an American lady married to a Filipino man for 8 yrs now and we just moved from the US to Alabang, Filinvest City Metro Manila. We will be here 1-3 yrs. My husband is the absolute BEST man on the planet. ❤

    • @davidsteck413
      @davidsteck413 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Nice

    • @maeaeiaeoaio701
      @maeaeiaeoaio701 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      That's great!
      The both of you are just in my backyard, around 20 minutes away.

    • @peeweebarney
      @peeweebarney 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How did the two of you met?

    • @119jle
      @119jle หลายเดือนก่อน

      Manila. Yuck. No way.

    • @darrellbarnes2096
      @darrellbarnes2096 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ok passport girl 😊❤

  • @ChimpsAI
    @ChimpsAI 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +121

    Love this guy's colorful story. I am glad that he came to the realization after so many failed marriages that he was the problem. He found his way, mellowed out, got married long-term, and helped a lot of people immigrate to the Philippines.

  • @jenniferabelo5017
    @jenniferabelo5017 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Wow hey Mike...You helped me 15 yrs ago.Now im here in Arkansas U.S.A with my family.Keep up the good work Mike

    • @highclassbum2538
      @highclassbum2538 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm from central arkansas. Been in PH off and on like 16 years. What sector are you living right now?

  • @bryguysays2948
    @bryguysays2948 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Listen to this man. He is filled with wisdom and experience. You moght learn from him.

  • @prairiemark4084
    @prairiemark4084 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +275

    I am another Montanan with an interest in the Philippines. I have been married to a Filipino for almost 15 years. Marrying her was one of the most positive things I have done in life. We built a vacation home in the Philippines in 2016 and spend about 5 weeks a year there. One time we spent a year there. Wonderful islands. Wonderful people. I wish you the best on the rest of your journey in life!

    • @agustinainez6469
      @agustinainez6469 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      "f cccccccccccccc fccc c

    • @misaelgo4437
      @misaelgo4437 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      have a nice journey here in the Philippines.

    • @nolanrono6204
      @nolanrono6204 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Enjoy Life here in Philippines❤

    • @HeIIRaiser666
      @HeIIRaiser666 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      same here.........ROUNDUP/BILLINGS here. Im going to end up marrying a Pinay, or Laotian i swear. A RARE FEW ARYAN/AMERYANS are great, but it's slim pickinz overall. Too many obese loud-mouthed entitled feminazis to choose from who'd wake up one day and say "impulsive control FAILURE! I want a divorce!!!" lol. not worth the effort/energy/time. PERIOD. I'll definitely chance it with an Asian/overseas female who usually possesses an attractive personality, body, face, and ATTITUDE along with being what men truely want-HONESTY/LOYALTY! TRUST ME, men, go overseas. better odds/gamble ! ! ! IM OUT

    • @jesse75
      @jesse75 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Over rated. Unless you are introduced expect a scammer.

  • @Biotrog
    @Biotrog 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +94

    That guy looks great for his age! Wow 83!

    • @jesse75
      @jesse75 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Joke right ?

    • @Biotrog
      @Biotrog 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@jesse75 No I am not joking.

    • @jesse75
      @jesse75 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Biotrog you must be sick and in bad health and this guy makes you feel better.

  • @Hicks-g1m
    @Hicks-g1m 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +56

    What an incredible story Alex 40 years man that's a long time to be living here and yeah I can't go back and live in the west either I wouldn't know how to adapt to the way of life there anymore

    • @Livingabroadalex
      @Livingabroadalex  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Yes, I agree. It's a very long time. He's practically a Filipino. I'm glad you enjoyed the video 😁

    • @jocelynjack
      @jocelynjack 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@Livingabroadalex I agree. its like the filipinos who have lived in the states for that long. lol

  • @solarguy1702
    @solarguy1702 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

    Amazing story. When I was 17 (now 70), there were no friendlier girls in the world more so than the girls in Missoula Montana. I've been in the Philippines for 16 years now. Married for 15.

    • @Livingabroadalex
      @Livingabroadalex  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That's amazing! Thank you for sharing 😊

    • @fjb4932
      @fjb4932 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Girls in Missoula have changed with the times ( not for the better ).

    • @globomanni8407
      @globomanni8407 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      He said in the video, that he is 83 now

    • @solarguy1702
      @solarguy1702 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@fjb4932 I was in Missoula 5 years ago. Like a whole other world now. I won't be going back.

    • @clasvirhodes4969
      @clasvirhodes4969 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@fjb4932no doubt whatsoever

  • @jillvalentia3532
    @jillvalentia3532 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    what a sweet guy! it was so nice to listen about his life story.

  • @theghostoftravel
    @theghostoftravel 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Its true, I visited the Philippines during 2022, boyyyyyyyy I had alot of women after me, im not a 10 but a solid 6 1/2 and I had to weed out the ones who just wanted money and found me a shy one, came back in 2023, practically lived in the Philippines for 2 months and when I came back to USA, I felt lost honestly, yes it is affordable to us westerners since our dollar is stronger but the way of life is much more relax, calm, chill in the Philippines, cant wait to go back but for 3 months. im ony 36

    • @segarnyagold1014
      @segarnyagold1014 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How did u find your girl?
      Just walking around, u get set up via a local, or dating apps…???

    • @rossanacuas5811
      @rossanacuas5811 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow..

    • @dinncruzer4580
      @dinncruzer4580 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cradle snatchers are commonly known as Afams coming to the Philippines.

    • @peeweebarney
      @peeweebarney 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@segarnyagold1014 dateinasia, free. But a lot of scammers, so beware.

  • @acttemp6170
    @acttemp6170 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    @13:30 What men have to understand is that it is the true nature of women to want to be secured financially physically and spiritually. That's what makes them traditional. And the sole responsibility of that man is to provide those things to that woman. If you want a traditional woman, you have to be responsible to her. In my opinion, those make the best wives And that no longer exist in the west.

    • @carmichaelization
      @carmichaelization 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Yes that is true. Women of all nations and nationalities want security. Even in the animal kingdom, like gorillas or birds. The female gorilla or bird will go for the male that can give security, any time. 😀

  • @thehcorps
    @thehcorps 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thank you for sharing sir Mike and being a filipino at heart 🙏🇵🇭

  • @Donttouchthisaccount143
    @Donttouchthisaccount143 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Filipinos are one of a kind ❤

  • @jherkmhores2470
    @jherkmhores2470 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    his face is very happy ..... no stress at all . ...his getting younger while staying in the Philippines . how was that .

  • @robertcrotty9000
    @robertcrotty9000 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    This may surprise some people, but I think the healthcare quality in Manila is just as good as the U.S. I have heart problems and the care I've received here is much better than the U.S. Fact. The healthcare in the provinces is not good. But Manila? Very good.

    • @garrylafferty100
      @garrylafferty100 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Don't drop Medicare part B if you move Philippines a couple moved back to states for better medical care he had drop part B 13 yrs ago know he pay 300 on wife only price double for 2 VA take care of him so he only pay on wife out of social security imagine if he was not a vet $ 600 out of social security for part B my opinion sure it somewhat cheaper but it not better health care unless your in a big city then it just as good. over 65 insurance to expensive there or you cant buy it at all with pre condition

  • @nadinegranada1104
    @nadinegranada1104 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sir mike seems to be the sweetest loving person, hope he stays happy and strong god bless him.

  • @kamronwilliams2634
    @kamronwilliams2634 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    Also thanks for panning the camera when that beautiful girl was standing there with her phone 😊

    • @Livingabroadalex
      @Livingabroadalex  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Haha no way bro. That was a coincidence. I was battling a bee 😜

    • @Ladybug8899
      @Ladybug8899 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This guy looks great at 83. Kudos to him ❤

    • @arizonafarang4034
      @arizonafarang4034 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Girls are everywhere, it's not a big deal if you step up your game.

  • @James-ri2uo
    @James-ri2uo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    One thing I learned very quickly, with little bit of money, you can get the honey. Sad reality, coz of poverty and lack of opportunities. It is what it is! Why do you think all us old , fat, dale men come here? Surely not the beaches? ☺️ but I must say, people are wonderful, and girls are beautiful, what a country ❤

    • @carmichaelization
      @carmichaelization 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes but women of all nations and nationalities want security. Even in the animal kingdom, like gorillas or birds. The female gorilla or bird will go for the male that can give security, any time. 😀

    • @AutisticMorty
      @AutisticMorty 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why not the beaches? Philippines has fantastic beaches. And the weather is perfect during the dry season. Sure beats Canada and Europe during the winter months.

    • @Scorpion-zq7tg
      @Scorpion-zq7tg 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yup just look behind him at 5:29 😁

    • @Scorpion-zq7tg
      @Scorpion-zq7tg 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And 5:49

    • @evelynsoriano4571
      @evelynsoriano4571 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AutisticMorty He is just making a figure of speech, hyperbole. For sure he loves the beaches, but for him, the girls are more beautiful figuratively than the beaches.

  • @vagelisyia
    @vagelisyia หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    40 years....???? You nailed it... Very nice video. AMAZING

  • @Killerpoet-rm3oj
    @Killerpoet-rm3oj 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I enjoyed listening to that guy. Thank you.

  • @kuyaIhor
    @kuyaIhor 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you Alex, great interview !

    • @Livingabroadalex
      @Livingabroadalex  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @theguy9234
    @theguy9234 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My Filipina wife cooks about 5-6 times a month. Expects a clean house. But I'm the one who does all the vacuuming and sweep the hardwood floor. She loves to eat out and loves coach bags

  • @Dreamer20239
    @Dreamer20239 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Alzheimer but he remember everything very well, wow. God Bless you Sir. 40 yrs in the Philippines and am here in USA for 40yrs and planning to retire in Bataan next year. God Bless you Sir. You looked happy.

  • @BelusTraveller
    @BelusTraveller 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Crazy story, We have PLDT in Grand Land Residents, It Rocks, It must be bad line in his condo,
    I’m from Wyoming right next to Montana his home state in USA, Both state’s very Conservative, That’s really America if you live mid west, Big City very liberal, Liberated women, purple hair, rings everywhere, Girl on Girl, Trans that whole crazy movement. Totally can relate, As far as other expats lol, Only when we in Cebu meet a few here and there, Depends where there from but most don’t get along lol with each other, Totally Filipino-most the time, Good Vid, God Bless Salutes🫡🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

    • @Livingabroadalex
      @Livingabroadalex  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm glad you enjoyed the video and appreciate you sharing your thoughts and experiences

  • @rosalinashea5493
    @rosalinashea5493 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I wish they can solve the internet in the Philippines, same thing in my mother’s house. My sister always changes which one is better but all runs bad. And I’m used to have good internet here in America high speeds always make it easy.

  • @JamesAlon-no8gt
    @JamesAlon-no8gt 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow 40 years. That's really a long time. God bless you Sir!

  • @TheDocFury
    @TheDocFury 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Olvis gets it done, Mike is quite the character, quite the character indeed.

  • @noelcgordo
    @noelcgordo 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, what a such nice and wonderful love story, health and of the Philippines. God bless you Mike ❤

  • @NinjaGreenScreen_NGS
    @NinjaGreenScreen_NGS 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    wow 40 years longer than my age

  • @peteh6063
    @peteh6063 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Another great video. Alex that Guy story awesome. Feel good. So happy that still loving the traveling… No life like. wow, who would’ve thought three years ago congrats on the amount of subscribers the growth of your channel.🇨🇦🙏

    • @Livingabroadalex
      @Livingabroadalex  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm glad you enjoyed the video, and thank you so much 😊

  • @floribertosousa2251
    @floribertosousa2251 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Alex,...great 👍 video.
    Thanks and keep up the great work.

  • @MickeyMishra
    @MickeyMishra หลายเดือนก่อน

    You know? A Data center guy like me would do really well in the Philippines.
    The world is going Fiber optic.
    Seems like a great opportunity to make things better over there.
    However?
    I think the lack of Internet might be a good thing.

  • @randyhausmann2779
    @randyhausmann2779 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I'm working on coming to the Philippines

  • @AdrianShoutout
    @AdrianShoutout 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Montana state capital~Helena
    State bird~WesternMeadowlark
    State Flower~Bitter root
    🇵🇭😎🇵🇭

  • @Claframb
    @Claframb 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey Alex. I didn't know you had a second channel

    • @Livingabroadalex
      @Livingabroadalex  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes I do! I'll mention it in the next video 😁

  • @susalanzar3863
    @susalanzar3863 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    we LIKE IT VERY MUCH---MIKE is a FILIPINI MAN.goooalong Mike were PROUD of you MIKE the Filipini guy.MABUHAY mike.

  • @rubichiprieto6409
    @rubichiprieto6409 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤God bless you sir 🙏 thank you for saying...this is my home 🙏

  • @jen8932
    @jen8932 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I live in the US as an immigrant and the difference I notice is in the Philippines is more relaxed environment. US lifestyle is fast-paced. I like both countries, though. ❤

  • @mervynmontague1811
    @mervynmontague1811 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Interesting and informative .

  • @jaysbrowseraccount
    @jaysbrowseraccount 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Takes a real man to know and reveal he was to blame in some situations

  • @JTCoinRings
    @JTCoinRings 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good interview!

  • @tarzanztoonz
    @tarzanztoonz 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    that man is the dead ringer for FRANK CANNON!,,,,,LOL...

  • @DarwinAnunciacion
    @DarwinAnunciacion 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When I heard him saying that he's in the Hospital in Frankfurt Germany, first thing comes to my mind my kababayan Filipino nurse, so I pause the video while I'm typing this comment... hahaha 100% correct! Im so so so Genius hahahahaha. 101% again when somebody will gonna hear your love story in the Filipino movie industry be ready they will call you whether you like it or not they will take you and you will be part of the Philippines history.

  • @mylenetinaya8443
    @mylenetinaya8443 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ur memory still good godbless sir and have a good healt

  • @bemcorrales5358
    @bemcorrales5358 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    👌 wow, that was some amazing interview 👏 ❤❤❤

    • @Livingabroadalex
      @Livingabroadalex  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you i'm glad you enjoyed it

  • @KB3TLE
    @KB3TLE 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a terrific story ! -- Not many can come close to that kind of interesting life ? -- He sure knows how to make "lemonade" out of all the lemons he dealt with in his life ! ((wow))

  • @johnbev2
    @johnbev2 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I”am from Helena also. I was Just in Cebu the 17th of MARCH.

  • @quinnbat
    @quinnbat 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I have Alzheimer's but let me tell you this detailed long story LOL!!! But very nice guy!

  • @linopatulot1627
    @linopatulot1627 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🇵🇭🌸💗🇱🇷i believe in the story of the old american guy from montana from usa. It is true that you will find a loving & caring filipina woman if you americans return return also a true loving & caring & understanding your pilipina wife. It is not only your money or support they need, when the time comes you are helpless, watch how pilipina will take care of you till death thou us part, you’ll gonna experience those unforgetable moments as i am experiencing now. Pilipino american ako who lived 40 years in virginia are for lovers who got 3 wives but 2 divorce & annuled with 8 children & a dozen grand children.

  • @lhenniedespi2305
    @lhenniedespi2305 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The pilipina woman very loving caring person I'm proud I'm pilipina

  • @guillermoalto4803
    @guillermoalto4803 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He looks great for 83. I would have thought he was in his late 60's.

  • @scotlandd
    @scotlandd 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm from Montana as well and i went to the Helena customs office when I married my wife from New Zealand. That is where i live now. Im curious where he was born in Montana. Cheers

  • @zurcfamily
    @zurcfamily 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent video 📹 👏 👍

    • @Livingabroadalex
      @Livingabroadalex  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊

  • @fraserpayne5720
    @fraserpayne5720 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great story

  • @erwincagampan5777
    @erwincagampan5777 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    40 years. Wow that’s nice

  • @Wavetheory85
    @Wavetheory85 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would need reliable internet to fund my lifestyle..

  • @InfiniteGoodness
    @InfiniteGoodness 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Alex, kindly tell Sir Mike that if he lives in an Ayala-owned condo like in the Ayala Mall, he must change the internet provider to Globe because Ayala owns the Globe, Smart and PLDT are partners sometimes they are blocked in buildings that are owned by the Ayalas and vice versa. Maybe in some buildings it does not happen.

    • @Livingabroadalex
      @Livingabroadalex  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for the advice!!!

    • @InfiniteGoodness
      @InfiniteGoodness 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Livingabroadalex You're welcome my friend 👍💖💐🎉

  • @JoseongKaTsinoyTV
    @JoseongKaTsinoyTV 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thats one thing problem here in the Phils....the Telecommunication.

  • @biggdaddyyourhonor5418
    @biggdaddyyourhonor5418 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hi Alex, do you do consultations? I would like some advice on traveling to the Philipines

    • @Livingabroadalex
      @Livingabroadalex  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yessir I do. $75 USD for 30 mins audio or video consultation about life in the Philippines. A complete guide.
      Send me an email to Talknowcanada@gmail.com If you're interested

  • @jellybean1252
    @jellybean1252 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Biggest challenge in the Philippines - the telephone and the Internet. Exactly!! Infrastructure is CRAP in the Philippines

  • @edwinjustiniano2937
    @edwinjustiniano2937 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    From the heart❤

  • @Lifeisforreallad
    @Lifeisforreallad 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They are not aware of it, and it’s mind boggling why

  • @VincentMoerkerke
    @VincentMoerkerke 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +61

    I'm 56 and married a Pinay, we building our own house at the sea shore and the jungle of Ginatilan Cebu 🇵🇭

    • @sedsaifelbo6942
      @sedsaifelbo6942 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Her house

    • @stargazer9327
      @stargazer9327 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂😂😂😂 😂😂​@sedsaifelbo6942

    • @SilenceDogwood.
      @SilenceDogwood. 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sedsaifelbo6942 Filipinos own the land. House ownership is joint. Learn the law.

    • @AmericanLiveTalk
      @AmericanLiveTalk 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Once you get it built and her family moves in. Where u gonna live. Loll

  • @kamronwilliams2634
    @kamronwilliams2634 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +192

    Even with Alzheimer’s, he’s a better storyteller than me 😭

    • @PinoyNurseTV
      @PinoyNurseTV 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      lols

    • @univerxcity
      @univerxcity 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Lol agree to that he's so detailed

    • @Fleshybitz
      @Fleshybitz 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Was going to say, he doesn't have Alzheimer's 😂

    • @robbyrose6904
      @robbyrose6904 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I was going to say that too but I forgot 😢

    • @notundermywatch3163
      @notundermywatch3163 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Maybe it was a joke

  • @jettschenker
    @jettschenker 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +294

    Omg I know this guy! When he said he was from Montana and then he used to do tours and immigration paperwork it all came back to me. I went over to the Philippines and I met a girl at a restaurant when I was with a man that was my private Filipino driver who I met through this old man. My driver had business cards that read "Special Services" lol. Anyway, it turns out after I ended up giving the girl an engagement ring. This man in your video somehow found out that she was living with some Filipino boyfriend so she wasn't truly single. He went to where she was living and got my ring back for me. This is a very stand up guy. He's really honest. I don't know anybody else who would have done that and I don't know if he even remembers my story. Anyway, I did find a nice Filipina who I've been married to for 20 years now. I never thought I'd see or hear from this guy again until I saw your video. Back then when I met him in the Philippines, I think he had some kind of cancer diagnosis / treatment if I recall correctly. I'm not sure what happened with that but it sure is interesting to see him again on your video. If any Foreigner knows the ins and outs of the Philippines it's this man,,,. no doubt about it! And yes, it was Cebu where I met him which is apparently where he still resides. When I visit the Philippines again I'm going to pop in his office above Ayala Mall.

    • @bryanyoung668
      @bryanyoung668 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

      Love this… thanks for sharing that!

    • @Livingabroadalex
      @Livingabroadalex  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

      That is incredible! thank you so much for sharing

    • @princevisaya
      @princevisaya 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

      I remember the night we went to get that ring, I did a uturn on a one way street and ended up with the police chasing me. I do not remember your name however

    • @jettschenker
      @jettschenker 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It wasn't the name you see here on youtube, but I don't want to post it here.@@princevisaya

    • @HenryGala
      @HenryGala 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      Hes 83 and looking good at his age

  • @Electrichead64
    @Electrichead64 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +400

    Finally a man who is honest and says the problem was him instead of blaming the girl.

    • @Livingabroadalex
      @Livingabroadalex  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

      Yea it's not often men say they are the reason for a failed relationship.

    • @Kevin-zz9nc
      @Kevin-zz9nc 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      And he's STILL a hansum man!!!

    • @clasvirhodes4969
      @clasvirhodes4969 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

      @abroadalex neither do women

    • @Livingabroadalex
      @Livingabroadalex  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

      True but typically one blames the other. It's not often I hear anyone take accountability for themselves

    • @Electrichead64
      @Electrichead64 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      @@Livingabroadalex Well it his case its pretty much "No s**t, Sherlock?" Greatest common denominator and all that. I mean one, two, three might just be bad luck. Seven is definitely YOU. I'm just glad to see it regardless, because the TRUTH is, successful men have good things to say about Filipinas and men who failed have bad things to say about Filipinas. No one ever really takes the psychological components into consideration. How often do you hear some guy blaming some Filipina for running off on him after she got the green card, when maybe he was an a-hole to her and she was just smart enough to stick around long enough to get it before she bailed? There are guys that dont understand their market. They outkick their coverage and then wonder why she took advantage of him.

  • @LumieSoucek-r2t
    @LumieSoucek-r2t 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +107

    It feels good to Filipinos listening to foreigners liking it here. You're all welcome to the Philippines.

    • @kzm-cb5mr
      @kzm-cb5mr 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Typical Filipino, thirsty for foreign validation.

    • @BibleSamurai
      @BibleSamurai 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      seems many are there for the women

    • @dinncruzer4580
      @dinncruzer4580 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Welcoming them screwing young girls eh.

    • @evelynsoriano4571
      @evelynsoriano4571 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@BibleSamurai They find Filipinas as the most hardworking, nurturing, caring, frugal, sweet, jolly, positive, clean in all aspects, smart, and loyal.

    • @1977-i1h
      @1977-i1h 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Your name doesn't sound Filipino. If you're a foreigner, who are you to welcome other foreigners in our behalf?

  • @kveldgorkon4611
    @kveldgorkon4611 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +66

    He was the OG of a "Passport Bro" .. Good for Him...

  • @freespirit369-nb4jf
    @freespirit369-nb4jf 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    May our Lord continue to bless this man. I would love to meet this guy. From one montanan to another. I always wanted to go to the Philippines. i think the people are beautiful

    • @freddypatterson8653
      @freddypatterson8653 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      You can't go wrong with Mike or his group, facts. He helped me out above and beyond. Give him a call, a stand up guy.

    • @wilmajuanites8666
      @wilmajuanites8666 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You are welcome to visit PI.Filipinos are hospitable and we are happy to talk to foreigners

  • @jamesdee2434
    @jamesdee2434 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    He's got a great memory for a man with Alzheimer's!
    He's a good story teller

    • @billkeller3083
      @billkeller3083 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😂my thought exactly

  • @MrPalmguy
    @MrPalmguy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    I enjoyed the video because I married a Filipino as well and Im so glad I got this little lady. She is not money hungry, very conservative and she takes very good care of me. We have been married 13 years now and Im 80 years old and she is half my age but age is just a number, right?? I can identify with this guy and appreciate where he comes from. Thank you one and all.

  • @vcentvillalon7695
    @vcentvillalon7695 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    All foreigners are all welcome in the Philippines as long as you respect the locals. They will welcome you open arms for sure.

    • @juancastro5422
      @juancastro5422 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s in all foreign countries.

    • @80PercentAshamedOfU
      @80PercentAshamedOfU หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@juancastro5422 No its not. Some countries are incredibly xenophobic. They’ll tolerate you but you’ll always be a tourist or visitor to them.

    • @juancastro5422
      @juancastro5422 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are right, in Middle Eastern countries of the moslem faith they are not.

  • @katrinadixon7710
    @katrinadixon7710 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Me and my husband are going to Cebu for our retirement , I love his story

  • @AaronW1971
    @AaronW1971 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I traveled 8600 miles to meet the love of my life and we have been married 14 yrs strong and blessed me with 2 children

    • @Livingabroadalex
      @Livingabroadalex  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That's amazing!!!

    • @119jle
      @119jle หลายเดือนก่อน

      9000 for me. 28 beauty.

  • @freddypatterson8653
    @freddypatterson8653 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Hello Mike!! What a small world. I hired Mike to do my now wife, with her F-1 Visa well over 10 years ago. I must say his group was/is above and beyond with their services. I'm been living in the Philippines now over 10 years and like many others happy as can be. I will stop by your office next time we are in town. Be blessed.

  • @rl8571
    @rl8571 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +106

    Thank you for asking and bringing up the Healthcare cost. Three stents + angio + 7 day stay in an executive room at an America hospital is easily over $250k and he paid only $15k in the Philippines… most importantly he turned out just fine. Incredible.

    • @Livingabroadalex
      @Livingabroadalex  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Glad you enjoyed the video

    • @Samk-hg5sk
      @Samk-hg5sk 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      In America if you have Insurance it will cover.

    • @DoubtingThomas333
      @DoubtingThomas333 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      USA is a rip off for healthcare. That same procedure would be 10x cheaper at full cost in Australia.
      I know this because I follow medical groups and compare peoples medical charges that they post.

    • @carmichaelization
      @carmichaelization 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      @@Samk-hg5sk Not all insurance will cover. It will still be more than the $15k that the man spent (even with insurance coverage). Healthcare insurance in the US is a joke. I know I live in the USA. Ask me about it. hahaha

    • @ZG-Meddyhoward143
      @ZG-Meddyhoward143 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Correct.. even u hve health insurance it'll only hve an amount or percentage that can only cover by the health insurance the balance u still need to pay out of pocket aside from your payment every month in health insurance

  • @islandlifeinthephilippines1193
    @islandlifeinthephilippines1193 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +61

    You really found a goldmine with him. Your best interview to date

    • @Livingabroadalex
      @Livingabroadalex  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video 😁

    • @paulalitinetsky97
      @paulalitinetsky97 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      💯

    • @paulalitinetsky97
      @paulalitinetsky97 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      All your interviews are awesome!

    • @Livingabroadalex
      @Livingabroadalex  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @paulalitinetsky97 thank you 😁

  • @LK-dm7kx
    @LK-dm7kx 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    In usa he'll be scrap. In philippines he's gold.
    What a big difference.

  • @bornonjuly7052
    @bornonjuly7052 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

    40 years living in the Philiippines had already accustoms to custom, cultures and traditions of the country and how can he go back in the US when maybe he doesnt know already maybe the whereabouts of most of his family his childhood friends whereas in the Philippines already established a support system like family, community and friends that really cared for him.

    • @wintersojourn9356
      @wintersojourn9356 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes, I don’t know if it is “hindsight” coz the vlog states his long residence there, but I felt like even b4 I registered that fact that I was thinking to myself, “this man kinda speaks like a Filipino” ie his mannerisms & speech cadence & just kinda demeanor. It was funny to me, not in a bad way, just interesting funny. Then when he said he didn’t socialize with other expats…light bulb moment! 💡Ty for the interview to both gentlemen.

  • @tonyrock5313
    @tonyrock5313 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I met a smart' beautiful filipina 13 years ago.
    We are now builfing our second home. She cooks'cleans and so do I because she works so hard.
    She is fun to be with.

  • @JhunM69
    @JhunM69 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Great video! I was having fun listening to him tell his stories... and I was happy to hear him say "he's Filipino" because it meant, he learned to love being in the Philippines..

  • @manosparavida3551
    @manosparavida3551 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +50

    Absolutely incredible that this fella from Montana decided to reside in The Philippines. I travelled to Montana as a young kid from the UK in 1977, along with Idaho, where my family are based and Wyoming. I too have been to The Philippines many times and truly adore it. I'm totally flabbergasted at this man's stories.

  • @grasya4629
    @grasya4629 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    Mike has known me since I was a kid .. mike is the most loving and caring person I know he gives good life advice and has THE best stories to tell! 🥺 loved this interview 🫶🏻

    • @Livingabroadalex
      @Livingabroadalex  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you for sharing your experience and glad you enjoyed the video 😊

  • @daviddarden1915
    @daviddarden1915 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Very interesting video 📹, bring back memories of me stationed at Clark Air Base, Philippines 🇵🇭. Now age 61,widower, I have plans to return and retire in the Philippines 🇵🇭. Thank you for this video 📹.

  • @Kevins-Philippine-Retirement
    @Kevins-Philippine-Retirement 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    Great interview thanks! I'm a newbie. I married a Filipina here 5 uears ago deep in the province of Cebu. We love eachother more each day.❤

    • @DionCLACK
      @DionCLACK 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      GOD bless u both

  • @belladriver258
    @belladriver258 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +83

    The filipino nurses rock! My husbands nurse were Filipinos and I’m half Asian I laughed my ass off everyday with the girls they are special women

    • @WoodysPhilippines
      @WoodysPhilippines 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      For certain! I had 14 nurses for 5 days...with a back injury in the USA. Two of them were the most caring and proficient of the whole bunch!

    • @MG77740
      @MG77740 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      One half asian is like winning the genetic lotto. Just tell your dad to put your face on his phone as a screen saver because it’s easier to find your picture for the 10,000 time he’s asked, haha.

  • @dragmits
    @dragmits 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    Keep up the good work 👍
    I have been following you now for a couple of months and really love your content. We actually met each other in IT park yesterday. Im that guy from the Netherlands and been traveling around the philippines for the last 10 weeks.

    • @Livingabroadalex
      @Livingabroadalex  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Oh yea! It was nice meeting you, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

    • @dragmits
      @dragmits 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@Livingabroadalex funy thing is now I'm leaving the country after 10 weeks in the philippines I finally found a lady I really feel convertible with to start a relation. But I only videocaled with her so far no time to meet for a cup of coffee.

    • @Livingabroadalex
      @Livingabroadalex  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's always like. The universe does this to me everything right before I leave a country. Right when things really pick up and get positive or exciting

    • @dragmits
      @dragmits 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@Livingabroadalex it's a good reason for me to come back earlyer as I planned and she is a lady I can talk with for hours so I believe we can keep each other motivated till then.

    • @Livingabroadalex
      @Livingabroadalex  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @dragmits yes absolutely!! All the best

  • @jdedad
    @jdedad 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Nothing wrong with old man wanting pretty young lady and nothing wrong with lady wanting security so what it’s good trade what’s love got to do with it…. People have been doing this since the beginning of time and only in the last 50-60 years westerners are saying this is not right and their own marriage ends in divorced 😂

  • @kkruz
    @kkruz 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    I recall how the internet and wireless was slow and terrible in the US, in due time it gets fixed. PH is a growing country and in due time they will solve that problem too. All are still happy to have any form of communication whatever that maybe. For most, the internet, its not a deal breaker for wanting to live in paradise.

    • @Sanee-n1l
      @Sanee-n1l 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      My opinion as a Filipino, it will at least take 15 years, it is that slow... it will take another generation to improve because those business men have clout to the occupants of Malacanang and the lower house.

    • @carmichaelization
      @carmichaelization 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Having just Globe and PLDT will not improve the situation. The corrupt business men can just sit on their assess and do nothing because there are no other competition. When he talked about corruption, the very slow internet and the inefficient phone systems are the results. And the ultimate victims are the Filipinos and the foreigners. We know because we are Filipinos that now live in the USA.

    • @d9918
      @d9918 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's dead easy to fix, they just need to allow competition and with the high population density that place would be a goldmine for any telco but it ain't going to happen because the politicians have stakes in the telcos already established so they aren't going to allow it. Wouldn't be such a big deal if they upgraded the present infrastructure but they are too cheap to do it.

    • @heyamax
      @heyamax 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@Sanee-n1lan oppositions reaction. You're funny my man. Kakahiya ka

  • @NPRNTVChannel
    @NPRNTVChannel 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Good and honest man. Thank you for loving and living in the Philippines and its people. Wish him more success and happiness in life. Watching from the USA.

  • @Lifebeyondthesea
    @Lifebeyondthesea 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hey Mike! Good to see you here. See you next time we're in Cebu. Take care. :)

  • @ezkempinkemp3467
    @ezkempinkemp3467 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I used Mike at Olvis Immigration in 2018 as I had a Filipina Fiancé. Unfortunately, my relationship went South but he was very good.

  • @RacerX1971
    @RacerX1971 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    What a nice gentleman...yes, its true most Pinays are family oriented and wants to raise good children and values education...

  • @axelcarin2765
    @axelcarin2765 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Very entertaining guy. I lived here in Philippines, cebu, for 15 years. I never go back to Denmark

  • @AllergicFungus
    @AllergicFungus 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I am new here, so new sub. I am 32 and now retired. I want to go to PH not for the women but just to get away and find peace. I emailed the email on your description... Told my story there, I guess this is the first step of starting my new journey. So long Alabama, it's been fun. Somehow it was a godsend finding this video. If anything happens I will try to reply back someday. I would really like to learn Tagalog before I leave, or at least know some words. It could be 4-6 months from now.

    • @Livingabroadalex
      @Livingabroadalex  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you.
      For watching and subscribing and I wish you a wonderful journey

    • @artastheiitheprince2075
      @artastheiitheprince2075 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Welcome to the Philippines sir... As early as of now... I am welcoming you. I hope you will have a great and happy journey.

  • @kennyh5083
    @kennyh5083 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    diet and exercise is key to good health in any country and especially in Asia! They have foods that will kill you just like all other countries, and if you partake of them you will shorten your life and suffer ill health! Diet and Exercise! and FASTING will restore and keep your health! Plus if your a man you MUST think with your big head ALWAYS and NOT the little one! Cuz a pretty gal (from anywhere) can take most men to the cleaners in a big fat hurry!

  • @HAMBURGER-s1l
    @HAMBURGER-s1l 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    If people are just lookin to hook up with women....they can do that themselves.....If they are looking to settle down then look for this guy Mike Tessadori....who knows...you might be married till 83+yrs old. Admitting that the problem was his on previous marriages was a big step on relationships. Great video...keep rockin

  • @Emalyn-mu9hk
    @Emalyn-mu9hk 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Great interview.❤
    Filipinos are friendly,sweet, loving people😊

  • @desgoulding7154
    @desgoulding7154 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    I am very lucky 🍀 47 years married beautiful now. Excellent Cook excellent wife. Can’t beat the Philippines 🇵🇭 people are very friendly and most are very trustworthy .