Why I moved to the Philippines at age 40!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2025
- In this video, I’m excited to share why I decided to move to the Philippines in my early 40s, after years of traveling back and forth. Join me as I take you through the journey, from leaving Daly City to touching down in Manila, and why this country feels like home. I'll share insights about the challenges and joys of moving here, and how being a father to a Filipino child influenced my decision. We’ll dive into the pros and cons of expat life and why options and preparation are key for anyone considering this move. Plus, a glimpse of my plans for the future here with my son and our ongoing house project! Stay tuned for more adventures and insights.
Thanks for watching, and don’t forget to subscribe to join me on this journey!
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Thanks for the beginnings of a more intimate glimpse into your relationship with the Philippines. I was drawn to you and your love for the Philippines mainly because you're the kind of person who approaches things philosophically (that is, with an emphasis on what's ethical and/or moral) and also because, in keeping with that proclivity, you strive to assess things from what we call the 30,000 feet or birds' eye view. What you're offering here, however, is intimate. I would argue that it takes more courage to provide that than it does to speculate, ruminate, or pontificate. Sure, give a kid a camera and they'll go play by play all day long without a second thought, but for someone of your makeup, experience, and fundamental circumspection, no, this is perhaps more difficult than people realize. Just know that you are seen and appreciated.
That's a cool comment, thanks. These are the kind of messages that encourage me to continue vlogging 👍🙏 Appreciate your support. We got to have action in life to get things done.
I had to re-read that last word, pontificate. It sure did sound like fornicate, (in my Filipino head). We do mix up the "f"s and the "P"s regularly in our accent/pronounciation just as easily as "he" or "she".
@@thomasraywood679 @samohtsolacad229 Sometimes one could do that pontificating vibe intentionally as a point of irony... Because people blast their opinions on social media as if it's the only truth and authority, especially if it gets views and traction... Some of it I'll do to spark conversations. Think the subscribers and returning viewers understand this as part of the fun and sometimes humourous exploratory exchanges.
Wow you're smiling and can see the positive vibes in you good luck and be happy with your family God bless 🙏
You look very different in your US vlogs. Nice to see you back!
Welcome back Captain trucker...enjoy and relax...❤❤❤
Welcome back bro! Enjoy and stay positive 🙏🤙🇵🇭
Welcome back... to your new home enjoy your life here with your family
Salamat!
What a Relief to be back I am going Crazy waiting!!Enjoy!!❤️✌️
Appreciate that, good to hear from you again.
So Captain, I think youre sailing on the right path! Best of luck!
Thanks for your thoughts and good messages on the future...
Welcome home Captain Trucker. Looking forward to your vlogs with your son. 😊🤟
We'll see what happens...
@@Captain_Truckerjust go with the flow
..do what feels right. 😊
Welcome home 🇵🇭 Captain Trucker 👊😎
Thank you!
Welcome back to the Philippines. Enjoy your stay. And more videos please. I love your channel.
Hi Captain . You Seem more Relaxed. I’m Glad You made it Safe and Sound . Enjoy Your Family 👏🏼✌🏼😬👍🏼. Look Forward to more Phil’s now Videos👊🏼💪🏼Great Drums Play 😳😬✌🏼. All Kinds of Talents Captain
Thanks! Hope you're well there to.
welcome back to the Ph Islands, Cap! 🇵🇭🏖️🌴
excited to see your son in the future vlogs! would be nice if you can tour us around Bacolod too. 🎉
I'll do my best...trying to make at least 1 new video per week.
Welcome back home captain
Thank you sir and long time channel supporter!
Welcome back ser
Welcome back home to the Philippines...indeed you look much relaxed and carefree than when you were at your own homeland✌️🤭...enjoy your vacay with your son....God bless🙏💐
Thanks to your support and comments to the Phililippines
I hope you get the best life you want in Philippines. 🙏 how ironic Filipinos are goin out of Philippines to go somewhere and find a better life.😊
Welcome back!👍🇧🇭🇵🇭
It is ironic in a way. But sometimes people want to experience what they've heard about their whole lives and travel abroad...
New subs from the Philippines. Godbless you
welcome back
Appreciate that!
I’m so jealous 😢 I’m not able to head back till next year, and I’m always chomping at the bit to return permanently
One year goes by super fast...it will seem like a few months.
Thanks again for all your efforts. Welcome back home. I live here in New York
Welcome back to the Philippines 🎉🎉
Philippines is Home..
Have a good time!
You to.
Wow keep safe and happy vacay to my country.
Salamat!
Okay I hope every single day you really enjoy the Philippines mabuhay ❤️ thank you so much 🙏🏽
Salamat! ❤️
You’re one of a few that goes to Bacolod so I’m subscribing 👍🏽
Glad to have you here!
Welcome to the philippines
thats nice...enjoy the country and if your money is coming from the US..then its cheap in the philippines...and there are many things there to do..and nice beaches...relax and have fun..
Yay! Finally 👍🏼 👏. Wear compression socks when you fly long distances.
You look like a young Stewart Copeland on drums Truckee!! Welcome back home to the islands!! Daly City? That's were we are originally from, we moved there first when arriving to the states from the Philippines back in the 70's, it was awesome back then. Lots of Filipinos there, its a pinoy town basically.
Haha yea I like that band.
Not originally from Daly City but lived up around the bay a number of years ago.
Welcome back sir:)
Salamat!
I am very excited about the future of your channel ! I hope you bring a little more concept.
Whatever, i am ready for the journey 👍🏼
Glad to hear it!
Safe travel capt. Trucker🎉😊
Time to explore Philippines captain trucker
"The Philippines has a bounty of minerals, cropland, timber, and coastal and marine resources. "
Youre right☺ but who benefits from these resources😕 Many Filipinos are dirt poor😕 Well its their fault, theyre the electorate, they vote in office unscrupulous people😕
Welcome back !
Thanks!
So you’re in Bacolod, been there during my college years. Thanks
I'm your new sub. It appears that you are stress-free and able to feel happy in the Philippines. If you had the chance, you could visit Iloilo City. It's just about an hour away by fastcraft from Bacolod. The city has a lot to offer. The Megaworld township, the Esplanade linear park, it's regarded as the country's longest,the Gigantes Island is a popular island hopping destination located NE of Iloilo City. The city can be reached by ferry boat to Guimaras Island in only 10 minutes.Enjoy your stay!
Welcome to the Phililippines.
Props to you for not running away from responsibility. It's a classic story when a Filipina gets pregnant by a westerner, all sudden the guy leaves and runs away.. abandoning the girl and his kid.
We choose to have a kid, why would I run away...I see your point though.
"The Philippines has been ranked as the fifth most mineralised country in the world, with an estimated US$1 trillion in untapped reserves of copper, gold, nickel, zinc and silver."
Too bad those Filipinos are not intelligent enough to mine those minerals on their own. They sell the mineral rights to other countries.
$1 trillion is hardly worth a lot in the grand scheme of things. That's like 6 months worth of South Korea's GDP.
@@phoenix5054 You dont understand GDP. South Korea was considered a developing country until the 1960s. Due to far-reaching economic reforms (referred to as the Miracle of the Hangang River), the country’s economy entered a period of rapid growth (about an annual 10% growth for over 30 years). Today, South Korea‘s GDP is $1.67 trillion, and it’s one of the most developed and industrialized countries in the world.
@@phoenix5054 "What will happen to the Philippines in 2050?
The abundant natural and human capital resources position the country to become a first-world country by 2050. "
@@phoenix5054 I made posts on the past, present, and future economy of the Philippines. Economic forecasts from IMF, local and international economists and experts. I wont repeat. Those interested on the subject can do their own research.
Safe travels Trucker
@@EasternDreamer615 Salamat!
I thought i saw you at Natures Village Resort in Talisay City!
Hello Capt. Trucker, kaon ka pierme diri sang laswa kag preto nga bangros. Nami kay nagbalik ka.
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@@johnsontimbal7617 Welcome!
I hope u and your family are safe captain trucker bcos of Port strike or Dockstrike so many bad news about US ! Im worried about my sister in California
I hadn't heard of the port strikes?
Cabin pressure in a commercial airline is approximately 8000 feet above sea level. Some of those symptoms you're experiencing may be related to that.
Makes sense. I guess it's not as mysterious as the Bermuda Triangle after all lol
Good luck on your new adventure, with any luck I'll be coming to the Philippines in the near future. I'm watching keep up the good info.
The Philippines will surpass Thailand economy by 2028: IMF. To become the 2nd biggest economy in SE Asia, next to Indonesia. 5th in Asia. It is also forecasted By 2040 or 2050, the Philippines will be the 14th biggest economy in the world.
Don't rely on forecast. It will depend if the elected government will do it's homework honestly and seriously and they will place good service upon corruption. If that will be the case, the forecast is attainable otherwise it will be a complete flop. Fingers cross.
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We can have an old American band in the Philippines. Planning to visit next year hopefully.
"The global study commissioned by Dell EMC has revealed that Filipino Gen Z-ers have the most confidence in their tech savviness among their peers in Southeast Asia (SEA) and globally.
According to the research, Gen Z has a deep understanding of technology and its potential to change the way we work and live."
im fil-spanish..most americans say that thailand is better than the philippines so i'm surprised why you chose ph..anyway welcome to the philippines
Oh man 2 weeks decided to make family that so random...I want to try that lol
@@kebrum2008 Yea absolutely, great times
Christianity is the basis of core values, beliefs, attitude, lifestyle, culture of Filipinos. As long as Christian values and beliefs are intact in society the general population tend to be God-fearing/Godly, family-oriented, kind, helpful, respectful, forgiving, modest, peaceful, resilient, optimistic, happy.
I believe the majority of Filipinos will always adhere to Christianity. One of the strongest, if not the strongest, Christian nations in the world. Ofc, there are downsides to being religious, too. America losing its Christian values, hence, the cultural and societal decay.
Just come bro Philippines is your second home I mean you are family since you are married to a Filipina and had a son too who are FilAm. You are a skilled truck driver.
I'm not married to a Filipina
Make sure you’re medical insurance is in place ‼️medical is super expensive
The Philippine AmBisyon states: “By 2040, the Philippines will be a prosperous, predominantly middle-class society where no one is poor, our people will live long and healthy lives, be smart and innovative, and will live in a high-trust society.”
There are major changes and improvements in the country. There is hope. The Philippines will keep improving while the U.S. keeps declining the future is not looking good thats why many want to move out.
You're optimistic about the future, that's good!
@@Captain_Trucker😊
I'm optimistic about this. As if one will look up the history of the Philippines, the country used to be the 2nd country in Asia, economically and militarily, only next to Japan.
Read about the present and future economy of the Philippines.
Even Elon Musk is investing in this country, he sees the great opportunities and potential. The future seems looking bright.
ME WATCHING CEBU CITY PHILIPPINES ...... 🐓💃🦜🦃
It’s more Fun in the Philippines and so many reasons WHzy?.
Yeah, why not involve your son trucker. That would be great!
The good thing is that even the Philippines will become a 1st world nation, the strong traditional values will remain for the most part. The country has strong American influences for many decades now but the culture and majority of the population retain its Christian values handed down from the Spaniards. Ofc, SOME are losing traditional values. Not the majority.
Where's your pasalubong?
Sir. Do you company as a truck or trailer driver please help me
What do you need help with?
The burgeoning middle class in the Philippines is set to exceed the spending power of Italy's middle class by 2030
"TESDA VOWS TO PRODUCE 'TECHNOPRENEURS' AMONG FILIPINOS
With the much needed push, Mindanao could become hub of the Philippines’ version of Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Sergey Brin and other successful and influential technopreneurs.
The technopreneurs are the present crop of entrepreneurs who are technology savvy, creative, innovative and those who dare to be different."
Beaver why else😂😂
Ur three years older than me yet….
Keep missing 😕 b SAFE OUT THERE 🎉
You became a father within 30 days in the Philippines. You've got some potent juice Captain. lol
How endearing lol
No more credit scores and chasing the lies.😅 gj
Many foreigners really love the Philippines. If not PH, then it’s Thailand or Vietnam