Mike, Wayne, and our dear ladies that accompanied you gentlemen in making these videos and any one else involved, I want to say THANK YOU, for the tour. Wayne, wish you good health and happiness and so to you too Mike. Keep up the good work and stay safe my friend.
Again Im thrilled of your videos ,places that you covered cebu .Been there 1978 till 1981 went to university of the Visayas before coming to Canada.you made me feel homesick.all those beautiful places I left behind. Guimaras, Iloilo,cebu.Thank you soooo much.
Thank you for showing us how, perhaps, most of the Philippines is like. And the respect you have and give the people really says a lot about you too. Keep up the good work. I am learning a lot from your great videos!
Thank you for covering Molo .Iloilo.I live in Canada now.your video brouhgt me back memories from my youth.I went to Baluarte Elem. School in Molo but the squaters villages I never recall .Thank you .
I've watched a few of your videos, and I think it's great that you are giving back to the Filipino people. Good work. Maybe I'll run into you someday. Do you feel safe when walking through these villages.
The stagnant water and the garbages are worrisome and bothersome to say the least, I wonder if there has been a case of cholera in that area. Mike, thank you for taking the time to meet these people and sharing the experience with us; these shows how kind-hearted, down-to- earth and compassionate person you are.
Terisabamed when Its get clogged the Captain along with the city government organizes a cleaning weekend to clean all the drainage systems of the six zones in the village.
***** Great video man, i think you are a very special guy and i really think those ladies are wonderful in how they take good care of that disabled guy, i wish i could find a woman like those women, they are nonexistent here in the states.....
I think it is interesting how friendly and safe the area seems to be. In a way I wish my suburban neighborhood was as friendly and relaxed as that place appears to be.
***** Wow that's so sad! Now I see why you moved and are happy in the PH. Outstanding choice for close-quarters defense, BTW. My fav is still a Bonelli auto, pistol grip, # 4 magnum buck. But I believe the bad guys should also have a chance, so I only break it out on nights that end in "Y."
Very interesting series Mike my question I understand you were escorted by one of the family's and a barangay rep. But what if the average Kano was strolling through the village would that create problems. I sure they would be asked what they are doing there don't you think. Anyway very good job great information.
Edgar Baldivino I understand the culture I have been many many times over the last 15 yrs. Just never went into the squatters villages but after watching this series when I relocate their permanently in January I will make it point to visit. I know a couple of folks who go often. Filipinos are about the best people I have ever known. I have loved that country since I served their in the Navy back in 72'
Are the building lots all the same size or are some larger than others? Do the people pay any kind of a tax for water and electricity or do they have meters?
***** Thank you for replying in such detail to my comment. You really engage with the people you video and they seem very comfortable with you. IMHO that says something nice about you.
the Philippines favors an open drainage canal especially in the provinces. it is no different from the rain water canal in the states but in the states it is underground. it just looks nasty if trash and garbage clogs it and the water is stagnant but the poop in the bathroom doesn't go there at all. the bathroom sewer has its own drainage system, mostly septic tanks. the Philippines is not that too primitive to let human waste just go out in the middle of the street. believe me, I live there there for quite some time.
very interesting and yes it was very organized for a squatters village I did not get to see any of this on my 2 trips to the Philippines I did notice very few black people in the greater manila are which surprised me very much since I know most of the people are not prejudice and when I was in Baguio city for april I also notice only 3 white people in 8 days which did not bother me just an observation because in manila and Makati many white people mostly from Australia than the USA richard
hope robert never, as a matter of fact where I reside I'm treated with high respect and high esteem. I guess they have some knowledge of what persecution and prejudice is like and that has been leveled onto them from other cultures. They are told stories from other OFW's (Overseas Foreign workers) that are ill-treated and looked down on in other countries, because I am frequently asked about it. There are also many OFW's that report home of this abuse and sometimes send videos of the actual act done. Unfortunately that ignorance still exist in our forever evolving so called unified civilized world. Like I said never had a problem or an issue, all who I meet for the first time are very pleasant and more so eager to engage me in conversation, many just I think to practice or show of their English speaking skills.But nonetheless I am treated like an ordinary resident and have been absorbed into their culture.Other than my buddy Mike I have seen one other Afro-American gentleman.and a couple of other foreigners male and female but never too often. I like it like that way.
Its interesting to see how electricity is placed throughout the compound .i could make a living showing them how to relocate all their wiring 15 inches underground .
***** Word, Mike! I'm off-grid solar at my place. I don't tell locals or anyone else about it. The only one that remotely expressed interest was the Barangay Captain. It's of no value to locals because there is a $5k (P215k) "investment" not to have a $100-200 monthly AC bill. I keep my big-mouth shut unless asked.
***** Sir Mike, the Government owns the land and if a big corporation/company wants that place to put up their business the local folks will be given a notice for Relocation (at least a year)...
Poor Wayne you make him worn out Mike he only wanted to accompany you I think to far for him I think all that big walk hope he was ok after it I know this was a while ago
Ok cool Wayne to me it looked a bit to much myself no stroke but bad arthritis its great to watching your wife really looking after you when you were sweating and drinks and the sun haha it wont give you sunburn would it sorry little joke ok hope we can be friends im near Cebu but 100klm to the north near Bogo Nailon is my place where I live but we live in Australia at moment in September ill be there ok thanks oh your wife is so pretty to wow you lucky man !!!!also that lady you sister in law her English was fantastic the one giving you the tour also your Wife to very good English so clear !!!
oh ok thanks I meant Wayne hahah I thought that message was from him im watching your last on the squatters villiage number6 thanks for that to very nice to
Philippine , you thank God for having another baby and more baby , but do not think that how can you feed your baby ? And you still say it does not matter because God will help us , God will feed our children ? This is so very fault teaching of Catholic state government to people. God is in your hands and your brain , use your hands and brain to thinking and planing and help yourself. Do not sitting on the ground waiting for someone in the sky come down to feed you. !!!!!
Mike, Wayne, and our dear ladies that accompanied you gentlemen in making these videos and any one else involved, I want to say THANK YOU, for the tour. Wayne, wish you good health and happiness and so to you too Mike. Keep up the good work and stay safe my friend.
Again Im thrilled of your videos ,places that you covered cebu .Been there 1978 till 1981 went to university of the Visayas before coming to Canada.you made me feel homesick.all those beautiful places I left behind.
Guimaras, Iloilo,cebu.Thank you soooo much.
Very interesting really enjoying it. They have it set up pretty good.
Thank you for showing us how, perhaps, most of the Philippines is like. And the respect you have and give the people really says a lot about you too. Keep up the good work. I am learning a lot from your great videos!
Thank you for covering Molo .Iloilo.I live in Canada now.your video brouhgt me back memories from my youth.I went to Baluarte Elem. School in Molo but the squaters villages I never recall .Thank you .
Enjoyed my tour today Mike!! Thanks! ........Jimmy.................
Nice... Good docu. !
I've watched a few of your videos, and I think it's great that you are giving back to the Filipino people. Good work. Maybe I'll run into you someday. Do you feel safe when walking through these villages.
The stagnant water and the garbages are worrisome and bothersome to say the least, I wonder if there has been a case of cholera in that area. Mike, thank you for taking the time to meet these people and sharing the experience with us; these shows how kind-hearted, down-to- earth and compassionate person you are.
Terisabamed when Its get clogged the Captain along with the city government organizes a cleaning weekend to clean all the drainage systems of the six zones in the village.
I love the content of this video
***** Great video man, i think you are a very special guy and i really think those ladies are wonderful in how they take good care of that disabled guy, i wish i could find a woman like those women, they are nonexistent here in the states.....
That's actually a nice squatter area compared the ones in Manila.
And the Ilonggos are still friendly.
*****
Tondo is nasty.
I saw a squatter area in QC. Really nasty too.
I think it is interesting how friendly and safe the area seems to be. In a way I wish my suburban neighborhood was as friendly and relaxed as that place appears to be.
***** WTF? What kind of neighborhood did you live in, Mike? LOL!
***** Wow that's so sad! Now I see why you moved and are happy in the PH.
Outstanding choice for close-quarters defense, BTW. My fav is still a Bonelli auto, pistol grip, # 4 magnum buck.
But I believe the bad guys should also have a chance, so I only break it out on nights that end in "Y."
Very interesting series Mike my question I understand you were escorted by one of the family's and a barangay rep. But what if the average Kano was strolling through the village would that create problems. I sure they would be asked what they are doing there don't you think. Anyway very good job great information.
kenneth watson Sir Kenneth, Filipinos had a great respect to Foreigners...they will likely smile at you with an 'Awe'...
Edgar Baldivino I understand the culture I have been many many times over the last 15 yrs. Just never went into the squatters villages but after watching this series when I relocate their permanently in January I will make it point to visit. I know a couple of folks who go often. Filipinos are about the best people I have ever known. I have loved that country since I served their in the Navy back in 72'
This would be a great spot for soem kind of solar and wind power type lighting and other things,
i see,
Are the building lots all the same size or are some larger than others? Do the people pay any kind of a tax for water and electricity or do they have meters?
***** Thank you for replying in such detail to my comment. You really engage with the people you video and they seem very comfortable with you. IMHO that says something nice about you.
the Philippines favors an open drainage canal especially in the provinces. it is no different from the rain water canal in the states but in the states it is underground. it just looks nasty if trash and garbage clogs it and the water is stagnant but the poop in the bathroom doesn't go there at all. the bathroom sewer has its own drainage system, mostly septic tanks. the Philippines is not that too primitive to let human waste just go out in the middle of the street. believe me, I live there there for quite some time.
jo williamson How do you know "they" hasn't got a clue?
How can I visit Wayne when I come in June. Who was the nice woman who was telling all the place's.
Okay
WOW
very interesting and yes it was very organized for a squatters village
I did not get to see any of this on my 2 trips to the Philippines
I did notice very few black people in the greater manila are which surprised me very much since I know most of the people are not prejudice
and when I was in Baguio city for april I also notice only 3 white people in 8 days
which did not bother me just an observation because in manila and Makati many white people mostly from Australia than the USA
richard
richard hart Prejudice? don't know what that is here...its become a obsolete word in my vocabulary. there is no sign of that American attitude here
I agree
hope robert never, as a matter of fact where I reside I'm treated with high respect and high esteem. I guess they have some knowledge of what persecution and prejudice is like and that has been leveled onto them from other cultures. They are told stories from other OFW's (Overseas Foreign workers) that are ill-treated and looked down on in other countries, because I am frequently asked about it. There are also many OFW's that report home of this abuse and sometimes send videos of the actual act done. Unfortunately that ignorance still exist in our forever evolving so called unified civilized world. Like I said never had a problem or an issue, all who I meet for the first time are very pleasant and more so eager to engage me in conversation, many just I think to practice or show of their English speaking skills.But nonetheless I am treated like an ordinary resident and have been absorbed into their culture.Other than my buddy Mike I have seen one other Afro-American gentleman.and a couple of other foreigners male and female but never too often. I like it like that way.
Two pretty young women at 1:55. Were they sisters?
haaaa @2:30 SHE TRIED TO PULL A "" FREE MEAL "" LMAOOO but you handled it well
Its interesting to see how electricity is placed throughout the compound .i could make a living showing them how to relocate all their wiring 15 inches underground .
***** Word, Mike! I'm off-grid solar at my place. I don't tell locals or anyone else about it. The only one that remotely expressed interest was the Barangay Captain.
It's of no value to locals because there is a $5k (P215k) "investment" not to have a $100-200 monthly AC bill.
I keep my big-mouth shut unless asked.
+mallen4000 No you couldn't. They won't pay for it.
Reread my comment ,I said i could,i never said i can .
Who owns the land that village is on?
***** Sir Mike, the Government owns the land and if a big corporation/company wants that place to put up their business the local folks will be given a notice for Relocation (at least a year)...
Poor Wayne you make him worn out Mike he only wanted to accompany you I think to far for him I think all that big walk hope he was ok after it I know this was a while ago
Kriss Bartlett Hi Kriss It was fine I enjoyed the exercise and a detour from my usual day.
Ok cool Wayne to me it looked a bit to much myself no stroke but bad arthritis its great to watching your wife really looking after you when you were sweating and drinks and the sun haha it wont give you sunburn would it sorry little joke ok hope we can be friends im near Cebu but 100klm to the north near Bogo Nailon is my place where I live but we live in Australia at moment in September ill be there ok thanks oh your wife is so pretty to wow you lucky man !!!!also that lady you sister in law her English was fantastic the one giving you the tour also your Wife to very good English so clear !!!
oh ok thanks I meant Wayne hahah I thought that message was from him im watching your last on the squatters villiage number6 thanks for that to very nice to
Kriss Bartlett
All good Kriss, yes that was one of my 8 sister-i-laws. If you in town give me a shout:email: wayneseymour01@hotmail.com
How are you ok back in cold old australia darn it is cold down hear in Adelaide you in Queensland arn't you Wayne ?
I'll take the 25 minutes for 5 Centavos deal at the internet shop.
Nobby Norberto h bro In squatter Village has internet or mobile network. Right now
Philippine , you thank God for having another baby and more baby , but do not think that how can you feed your baby ? And you still say it does not matter because God will help us , God will feed our children ? This is so very fault teaching of Catholic state government to people. God is in your hands and your brain , use your hands and brain to thinking and planing and help yourself. Do not sitting on the ground waiting for someone in the sky come down to feed you. !!!!!
Hey Joe! Isn't racist? Would have given the video a thumbs up otherwise but now I suspect it was sanitized of reality.