I'm an American in Chicago on a US Army pension. I am retiring in the Philippines August September of 2019. I am not coming back. I don't like really hot weather so I am choosing Baguio City as my place of residency in the Philippines. I will leave my American bank account open and transfer funds as needed. I am single and I enjoy talking with college students so Baguio City makes a whole lot of sense. The weather is not too hot, the weather is not too cold. I will save on electricity because I won't need air con and I will save on heat because it never gets colder than 50 degrees usually even in the mountains. I have made this decision because I loved it when I lived in San Francisco and Baguio City reminds me of the San Francisco of the Philippines. Most Filipinos in the city speak English so this should not be a problem plus the money I save by living there will allow me to travel South on vacation to places like El Nido, Makati, Cebu City or wherever. I definitely will stay out of Mindanao though. Good luck to you sir on your retirement salamat po
Philip Janek i live in bacolod, it can get really hot and humid but ac helps, i find english hardly spoken but i speak the local dialect and most filipinos speak or understand some english as it is the medium of instruction in the schools.
I'm half Chinese Filipino married, my husband and I loves Arizona, it don't makes any difference expenses compared to Philippines.. We live in a very nice place, it's cold at night 65 degrees we are close to Flagstaff that gets snow.. We just had rains for 3 day's but almost everyday nice weather.. Lots from Chicago and California migrate here.
Glad to have a senior blogger discussing topics that interest me, just moved here in PI and happy to be rooted back to my native land and loving living to the place where indeed I belong!
Thanked God we have a vlogger like you, your topics are very helpful and interesting both for young and old. All my questions , concerns, worries are answered and discussed in your channel More power Sir!
Marry a young filipina in the province and enjoy life living together with the girl's family. While doing that continue making video every events, details of lifestyle with them. You're educated person and I know you can adapt to whatever life might be. You can share your blessings to them also. Good luck, stay healthy. God bless
I just subscribed to your channel. I enjoyed your video and look forward to watching more. I'm in love with a Filipina. We've been in a long distance relationship for 13 months now. She wanted to come here to America but I'm thinking about living in the Philippines with her. I will do whatever makes her happy. We're thinking about starting a business together in the Philippines if we live there. I haven't been there yet but I'm very excited to go to the Philippines and finally meet my sweetheart in person❤
We are both same status, emigrated to US from Philippines on my late 30s, and retired now and thinking of spending my retirement in the Philippines. Thank you sharing nice video and tips. Wish you good health and safe. Mabuhay.
Thanks. You are so cool and you rock. We have decided to just live out our lives here and periodically visit cebu and Iloilo. Your advices are very important to many Pinoys
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I flew on May 18 via PAL. I had an antigen test same day of my flight. My flight was at 11:55 pm via SFO and had it done 10:30am. It took 20 min to get the results. I downloaded it to One health pass together with my vaccine card. I got the bar code good for boarding and later that night got an email with the QR code. I screenshot it on my phone. Upon arriving there is an express lane. You show it to the guy in uniform behind a desk with plastic shield and the QR code will be scanned. After that you go to immigration. There is a faster lane for seniors and people on wheelchair. The whole thing was less than 15 min. The QR code not the bat code will keep you moving faster for entry. In immigration the y stamp your passport and then collect your baggage. If you have connecting flights there are personnel on the ground to assist you.
I’m retiring in the Phil but In the province where it is green and the air is still fresher and of course close to the water as I am a swimmer. Gardening is my intended hobby esp orchids. Good luck to you and thanks for the post. You’ll make extra money being a uTuber. I already subscribed.
Salamat for the info you put out sir it’s very helpful to a lot of people! You keep pumping out info like this and surely your channel will grow fast!! Ingat Amping po!
I am a retired too here in Toronto Ontario Canada I live here more years than I live in our country but I still considered Philippines is my home sweet home like Toronto, living in the Philippines is much cheaper but there’s something we have to consider since we are getting older when it comes to death we are end up there anyway but if we could prolong a bit then why not that is only difference for me, I am from Baguio city north of Manila I can not live in Manila too hot too humid over populated i can’t breath I love the city I grownups very nice and beautiful place to live in fresh fruits fresh vegetables lots of yummy food unfortunately I can’t live more than 6 months because my children and their family’s are here in the US and Toronto so i only go at winter time here then come back on summer time, I love our country and love Baguio nice breathtaking...❤️👍
GOOD DAY PO. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE VIDEOS ABOUT INFORMATIONS REGARDING ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES DURING RETIREMENT IN PHILIPPINES. AS FILIPINO LIKE ME PLEASE COME BACK HERE IN PHILIPPINES. BEST REGARDS. MAY GOD BLESS.
Hello Vlogger Granda, thanks for all the detailed info you are sharing, great we have someone like you! May God continue to give you long and healthy life!! I am 63 and considered retiring in the Phils. I live in a single detached home in Alabang. My kids are grown and are staying in US.with the recent pandemic, this prevented me from visiting my children. I am considering filing an early SS pension- it affirmed my intuition to do it after I watched your blog. I have everything I need and enjoys the quality of life here, more so, enjoyed fresh sea foods, fresh veggies and fruits which I find very inexpensive if we compare it in US. I dont worry much about my health as I am trying to live a healthy life. Jogging around the village every morning, siesta in the afternoon, enjoying the discount privilege of a Sr Cit. if not bec of the pandemic, I go to the movie theater 2x a week! God is good! If I live in the US right now,I will still be working and compete with millennials in a bank where I previously worked with or , I might end up working as a greeter at Walmart :-) thanks a lot for all the wisdom you are sharing! Mabuhay!!
The big thing for myself was food . But I can cook Country Sauszge spicy I make meatloaf I make Sausage patties and 10 1/2 lbs hamburgers For Hamburger steaks I have 18 pork chops 2 kilo bacon a month 15 New York strip steaks plus veggies Plus hunk food we spend 425 USD a month on food Pus extra through the month Again it's your life style
I’m not going to retired in the Philippine I love my life here in long island😊😊I know I, still Pilipino I don’t forget if where I come from,,I can’t handle the weather anymore😊
Wow I am a new subscriber and your Vlog is really what I need to know in considering if I can retire in the Philippines. Our situation is almost the same. I migrated from the Philippines to the U S when I was 26 years of age and worked as a financial analyst for 30 years and decided to retire early. My plan all along was to retire in the Philippines but in the last five years, I became hesitant to retire there. Your vlog might answer some of the questions holding me back to retire there. More power to your vlog!
Wow, I've watched a few clips already, excellent presentation from a professional point of view. I wish you all the best, and I hope to ride your coat tails all the way back to Tondaligan Beach(like MacArthur). We shall return...
Thank you Po! Me too Delaware but now my pinay wifey is thinking of maybe retiring back home in pi. I’m Kano and 60 y.o. Enjoy your informative and sensible videos....please keep them up! Where are you living in the states, or did you move yet?
I live in PA. Hope to move to the Philippines in few months, but will be coming back frequently because my kids and grand kids are in the U.S. Just want to enjoy the Philippine life while I can.
If you really want to retire in Manila (which I don't want to coz I preferred to go back to my home province),Bonifacio Global City or BGC is good if you have the money to buy or rent those high end condominiums out there.It's convenient and almost everything are already there.But, for me nothing beat in settling back down to my home province which at the age of 45 I want to do it hopefully in the next five years!
@@vloggergrandpa2707 Oh definitely...we always go home for a holiday every other year for 6 weeks spending Christmas and New Year out there.Christmas and New Year celebrations back home are always the best.
@JetLee The information about traffic in Metro Manila is correct... it's very challenging However, healthcare in major metropolis in the Philippines is comparable to US medical centers. You might even be surprised that some of the medical professionals in some hospitals are US trained. Also, cost of medical charges in the Philippines is about 50% less than the USA. Here are some links to the top medical centers in Metro Manila: www.stlukes.com.ph/ themedicalcity.com/about asianhospital.com/about-us/
If you are a member, Kaiser Permanente will reimburse your doctor and hospital visits. I don’t know about Medical or other insurance carriers. You will need to provide billing invoice and proof of payment when submitting for reimbursement.
@@emailbenjie Does this mean you will need to have the cash to pay for medical services upfront, then seek reimbursement from the insurance company? This means you have to have the money just like the uninsured individual. Maybe I'm better off being self-insured?
I do not endorse retiring in the Philippines to any body not unless they have a very strong ties with the land. It’s a good R/R but staying there for ahhh it’s best to test the waters first “ Good luck “
First off I have lived here sense 2004 I have only been home once in the states. It's all about your life style . I was a Defense Co tractor from 2003 till 2017 . I am retired . I live in a Subdivision But it has mostly americans the average cost of home is 10M When I decided to live here I was not going to live less than I do in the US . I sold my home in the US for 479k Lived good I live good now . We have a Maid and a Driver /Gardener Ifs how you live . I tell people learn how to cook the foods you like back home I cook my wife and kids eat American food . Yes I am married to a Filipina
Sorry, but your information on Social security is wrong, you can have your SS direct deposit to a Philippines bank. Many expats like myself have SS direct deposit to my Philippines bank. Many others still want to deposit in a US bank and transfer here, but you will have transfer fees.
Walter Lavinder. This is mostly true. Some banks don’t have transfer fees. This according to your fellow expats...but yes you can have it just DD’ed into certain pi banks. Check it out...
Banks make money by charging fees, or by manipulating exchange rate, or both. The bottom line is how much Philippine currency you receive for every dollar you pay out (including fees). I will have another video on how I comparison shop before making the transfer. Wait for that video if you're interested. Thanks.
Walter, do you know which local Bank in P.I. accepts Social Security ? I think they have Bank of America there too. I also saw a Wells Fargo Bank in Manila, but I am not sure if it is a Branch or what . I know they have CitiBank & HSBC too.
Not sure what a home bank in the PH would charge (if anything prob cheaper than remittance services) but if your not living paycheck to paycheck I have also heard of guys writing a check from their US bank account and depositing it in their PH bank account when on site in the PH. I have not done this myself yet but we bank with East West and will be bank in country (PH) later this year and will try it. I’ve heard it takes up to 4 wks for the check to clear. Like I said you cannot be living by the skin of your teeth check to check if it takes that long but then again no one should be living check to check that’s too stressful lol.
By the way there is a VA hospital in Manila so I won't have to worry about health care forgot about that. Again good luck in the retirement planning and enjoy life.
i live in bacolod, there is a place for target shooting, i know somebody getting his social security check here, here u need to deposit it and withdraw the funds after 30 days, there are good hospitals but you need a deposit of 5,000 pesos prior to getting a room, the doctor's fee is dependent on the price of the room and seniors can get a senior citizen ID and philhealth to have discounts on groceries, 20 per cent for restaurants, meds even fares on domestic routes, boats, buses even a jeepney.
I am a new subscriber and enjoyed watching your very informative videos. My husband and I are interested in retiring in the Philippines. We would like for our son to finish high school here and maybe, we are looking into putting him in a University in the Philippines. Community college here is reasonable cost wise but State University and UC system is very costly. We are not even considering for our son putting him in private University. We have 4 or 5 years to plan our move.
That's right. I have grandchildren who will be college bound (I hope) in 5 years or so. Perhaps they can take college in the Philippines because it's better. When I was in the Philippines, I was looking for applying for university admission to take my master's degree in the U.S. Our dean said why not take it in the Philippines because we have a better educational system. I did not believe him until I started teaching at a University in Pennsylvania. Then I realized that he is right. Our college system is better in the Philippines because we are spoon fed. So, that's another possibility for my grandchildren.
My wife's uncle had her 2 daughters study in the Philippines. One studied biochem and the other was nursing. After they finished their studies, they came back here in the US.
@@vloggergrandpa2707 Hi Danny, where you graduate from is actually a matter of prestige (& establishing connections) whether in the US or in the Philippines. I would surmise that had you taken your Masters from an Ivy League institution in the US and you went back to the Philippines, I have no doubt that you would have retired as a CEO, CFO or at a minimum a VP of a major corporation in PH (in the private sector). Proof: a majority of my college classmates/batchmates are now either CEO's, CFO's, VP's of major corporations in the Philippines. But of course, most them took their Masters either in the US or at prestigious PH institutions. And some, established their own business and became multi-millionaires (no doubt using their connections established during the college days). For your grandchildren's brighter future (if in case), an Ateneo, De La Salle or UP education will be my bet... for sure they will acquire an instant edge once they graduate.
My wife’s parents are naturalized U.S. citizens and they both passed away but I don’t think it’s been reported to the US immigration. What happens then? Thanks
I'm an avid shooter. You can go to a gun range in the PI and rent one of their weapons to shoot. Not quite the same as the US but for those who feel like they need to stay sharp this is an option. Nice video, keep them coming... why not Tagaytay or Baguio as a retirement choice?
I will definitely spend a lot of time in Baguio and Tagaytay. It's nice. The only reason I chose Manila (in spite of the congestion) is convenience to medical facilities (both me and my wife have issues) and the airport since we intend to commute back and forth to the U.S. If you have no medical issues and don't plan to commute frequently to the U.S., those two areas are definitely a better choice due to climate. :-)
Hi new subscriber here, nice practical info. vid. I have similar scenario of yours. I am thinking 6 mos PI n 6 mos US. I dunno if im going dual citizenship or not. Health care is most important to me as I am 59 divorce, 2 kids. For none dual, can i qualify for Philhealth? Which Condo bldg are you considering in Manila? Thnx you Kababayan !
I believe field health is available to senior citizens for free. It's also available to learn citizens for a fee. But it is not expensive. I believe it is $400-$500 per year. However, I understand it has good benefits if you are willing to go to public facilities. I also understand that if you go to private hospital, benefits are not that great. There are many condos in the Philippines. The condominium I'm in is completely sold out. The question for you is were you want to go, then look for a condo in that area.
@@vloggergrandpa2707 i grew up n finish college in manila. I understand manila is much crowded now from 35 yrs ago. Access to medical facility is a must. I stay healthy n eat healthy but i know as age i will get sick so 6 mos during winter in usa i plan to stay in warm manila then back to usa to njoy my kids. I probably hire real estate agent to get location guidance. Thnx again n keep up youtuber vid !
I am apensioner who's nòw living in the Philippines..now because of my Medical and physical condition..i cannot go back to US..my montly pension is now onmy US account ..how can i transfer it in my bank account hesr inthe Philippines.PWD and 71 yrs old..may i know what are the requirement for tranfer?
Philippine citizens can own guns and there are shooting ranges. Don’t know what you could hunt though. You could declare dual citizenship and own a gun in both places. I have no idea what to do with my guns when I move to Cebu in 2020.
I'm leaving mine (about 10 of them) on a safe with my daughter's family where I can use it when I'm in the U.S. Eventually, my son-in-law and my grandchildren will inherit them, anyway, if they're interested. They may not have the same passion as I do. I decided not to own a gun in the Philippines because it's not practical. I could get a license and permit to carry, but it's too burdensome and expensive compared to the U.S. It is also not as useful as in the U.S. because you have very limited use...like you can't carry them in the malls. 🙂
Hello ,I have a question regarding my mother who is 82 years old. I think she is planning not to come back to the US ( US citizen for 25 + ) . As a US citizen she can stay or does she have to let the US embassy know? Her SS check will be sent to a bank & we will terminate her Medicare Part B eventually . Do you have any advise on her citizenship. Thanks again .
She should apply for dual citizenship to get the benefit of stimulus benefit and such. Once she is dual, she does not have to notify the US regarding departure to the Philippines. She will only pay tax in the Philippines on PI-source income. She will be subject to US taxes on worldwide income, but if her only income is from SS, no return will need to be filed. She can ask SS to forward her benefits to the Philippines. She can also terminate Medicare part B to get more social security instead of the premium (about $150) being deducted from her check.
I am a dual citizen and wants to stay permanently here in the Phil. I am 83 yrs old widow, who receives pension from the US govt ( husband was a govt employee, died 7 yrs ago) Can I stop paying Medicare and stop membership with Kaiser Permanente and just get medical services here. Please advise. Thank you sir
Hello Danny, I hope I got your name right. Anyway, I live in Florida and I’m thinking of retiring in the Philippines within the next two years. One thing that concerns me is the transactions to buy a condominium there. In the States is different like you mentioned in your segments. I need advice on getting a unit there without getting scammed! Please advise. Also, can we communicate privately next time? Thanks in advance..
I will be more than happy to. Why don't you give me your phone number, and I'll make sure that it does not get published. I would then call you and we can chat. Is that okay?
Ask the SSA, but be persistent. Some will say they do not send money overseas, but I know it is being done. If you want, you can also contact the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines.
Hello, and thanks for a well thought out, and informative channel! May I ask if you have established dual citizenship? I was told, in the province at least, that a Philippine citizen can rather easily obtain a permit to own firearms, especially if you're involved in business of any sort. The local Polisya have even invited me, and my Uncle(an avid gun nut, who loads and reloads) to come shoot with them! We are both American born! I have yet to view your medical presentation, but I'm pretty sure that any Filipino can buy even the best Health plan Philhealth offers! I also have seen credible, overseas medical supplemental insurance at about $100.00 per month, including transport home. My wife and I have a house on Mindano, but I may end up in Cebu, if health concerns come up. From what I've seen, and heard, Cebu is every bit as advanced medically as Manila, and I prefer a more suburban/rural lifestyle personally. Also, my wife's first(of 6) languages is Cebuano, which would create another hurdle for a person such as yourself. I'm struggling with it(Cebuano), but it's worth it, in my case! English is more universally spoken on Luzon, and I plan on spending most of my time on Mindanao, and Cebu. Keep the videoa comming!
Yes, I have dual citizenship. I am an avid firearm holder and shooter as well. That's my only hobby. I have several pistols, shotguns, and rifles (no AR15 though). I own progressive reloader equipment to reload 30-06, 12 gauge, 9mm and 380mm cartridges. Hunting and target shooting is my only hobby. Unfortunately, I will leave this behind in the U.S. and will play with it only when I'm in the U.S. I have a Carry Permit License in Pennsylvania and Washington. I was planning to carry a pistol in the Philippines. However, I'm having second thoughts about that. Philippines will not allow you to carry in many places including malls, and I will not want to leave a pistol in the car. I can get a pistol with no problem. Also, owning a gun in the Philippines is expensive. You need a license to own one in your house (not in the U.S.); you also need a license for each gun you own or carry (not in the U.S. because here they license the person, not the gun); license is expensive and only good for one year (here it's okay to own and keep in the house with no license and license to carry is cheap and it's good for 5 years); and you need a permit for each day you carry your gun to the range (here you carry it any time with no license required). Big, big difference. Let me know if you find out otherwise. I will be interested, not for target shooting, but for protection. I will only want one pistol in the Philippines, if I decide to get it at all. I think it's hard to get in Manila, but I can get it.
Hello sir, I'm your new subscriber and I'm very interested to learn about all the topics in this video, what is the title of those video you mentioned here? thank you
Would SS benefits be reduced if I live in the Philippines if they know I will retire in the Philippines? And I believe you said SS will not send SS check to the Philippines
No, benefits will not be reduced. I checked with SS admin here in the U.S and they said the same thing. However, I was proven wrong with the information I received. In fact, you may be able to request for direct transfer from the SS Office at the U.S. Embassy in Manila.
How far an $8k a month pensions will take u in Philippines? I live in San Francisco, retired 5 yrs ago, 53yo now. But planning to move to Orlando FL or Hawaii since i love the ocean.
Can you discuss on topic like the pension ion the US and Canada if its being allowed or you will still claim the pension even if you retire in the Phils., thank you.
In the US, you do not use your pension may be out of the country. In Canada I understand that you could lose your pension if you're out of the country longer than six months. That is not confirmed though.
I heard that you can draw you're old age pension and cpp"canadian pension plan" when not staying in Canada. The money's can be directly deposited to you're Canadian bank account and then you just make the withdrawls. Even if you're years away from Canada. Although you still have to do you're Canadian income tax return.
@@emerysaulnier5502 Will you need to keep from the government the fact that you are out of Canada? Or is this even after informing them that you are out of Canada? Just curious if this is just a work around because what I heard is that you will lose it if you are out of Canada for a long period of time.
@@vloggergrandpa2707 If you have lived and worked after you turned 18 for at least 20 years after that date.You will not lose you're old age pension .As for the CPP. There is no restrictions,as it is something that you paid into when you were working. You must let the government know.If you're leaving the country for an extended period of time.If you have not lived and worked in Canada for 20 years after ypure 18th birthday. You can and probably will lose you're Canadian Old Age Pension if away more than 6 months..Old age pension starts a month after you're 65th birthday month. It's best to check the Canadian government website for any changes.
How about if your in disability and im 62 right now is that automatic that im retired can i stay longer in the Phils.and im a dual citizen i can stay more longer in the Phils up to 1 yr or 1 yr 1/2
@@emilykaftan8552 Pls allow me to respond to your inquiry... here is the web link for the Philippine Embassy in Canada. The instructions and requirements for applying Dual Citizenship are spelled out... ottawape.dfa.gov.ph/index.php/2016-04-12-08-36-34/2016-04-13-03-10-46/dual-citizenship
Mang Danny... thank u for your videos, i enjoy it a lot.. so very informative.. I am not sure if you have already discussed (or not) the pros and cos of buying or living in a condo compared to buying a house and lot to retire on. Maraming Salamat po sa sagot ninyo.. :)
Seems you have no children or grand kids or properties in PI. Not unless you are selling some service , or do business. Then, that isn't retirement. So you don't really have to go to P.I. Better stay where you are.
That is true. All my children and grand kids are in the U.S. I am a retired CPA, and I plan to spend my retirement traveling the Philippines, and learning more about the country I missed since I was 20 years old. Is that not considered retirement??? Humm, I wonder!?!?
If you're a Filipino but became US citizen, you're allowed to stay one year. when you arrived to the Philippines, ask the immigration officer to have a BB STAMP on your US PASSPORT. If you don't ask for it, they will not give it to. That's what I did when I went home in 2017. I contained my brother and he went to BOI, and that's exactly what the immigration officer told him.
Quite honestly that's what they love to do. However, there are other things to consider. I plan to move around quite a bit and Manila would be best to do that. Secondly due to my health situation I will feel more comfortable in a place that is close to good medical facility. I do realize that some areas have excellent medical facilities as well such as Cebu, Davao, Bohol, and others. In spite of this however, I do plan to spend a lot of time in the provinces. In fact, I am a hunter in the US, not because I love to kill animals but because I love nature, and I spend a lot of time in the woods. This is one hobby I may have to forego in the Philippines. ☹
Better to live in the Visayas than living in Manila or in Luzon, because the highway is very congested too much traffic and driving your car needs different plate numbers. Unlike other provinces is more relaxed . I really avoid arriving Manila NAIA it’s because its too much traffic i like to arrive Cebu and fly to Bacolod or to Iloilo. Who really wanted to retire in Manila or part of Luzon with too much pollution and traffic and you will pass the highway that looks like a parking lot like EDSA during the day whereas living in the Visayas or part of Mindanao is much better , in the Visayas and Mindanao have fresh air , low standard of living.
Hi Danny, for the info of your viewers... internet is available on most populated areas in the Philippines..... some areas have better speed (5mbps download) & some areas very slow (1mbps download). VOIP (voice over internet protocol)... is an internet base voice calling like FB messenger, Viber, whatsapp, skype, Magic Jack etc... However, there is a little known way of calling all telephone numbers in the US & Canada for FREE (except the cost of internet of course). Before moving to the Philippines, you must download to your device/s (cellphone, Ipad, laptop) any or all these applications : Talkatone- www.talkatone.com/ (you must bear the ads) or Magic Jack- www.magicjack.com/magicApp.html for $10 a year subscription, they will provide you your own chosen telephone number without ads
Yes, I have MagicJack already activated. I just hope the internet in Manila is good. I thought Duterte was working on that. I thought he was threatening the service providers to improve their speed, or he will let foreign providers come to the Philippines to compete with them. Here in the U.S. we are are getting up to 100 mbps and they're still trying to speed that up. Can you imagine the difference?
@@vloggergrandpa2707 FYI... Facebook will be completing their undersea internet cable project to South East Asia this 2019... as part of the project arrangement, the Philippines will receive 1 Terrabyte (1 million mbps) of bandwidth allocation (that's the combine speed of Globe and Smart). Access to faster internet speed in PH is anticipated to commence sometime in 2020.
Sorry, I have not made a video yet. I believe I was saying that you could probably get a tourist visa that will limit your stay to only 30, 60 or 90 days. This in no way will be adequate for a "retirement".
@SpurlinEdwards Allow me to assist with your inquiry... here is a web link that may address your concern: www.philippineembassy-usa.org/philippines-dc/consular-services-dc/faq-dc/#nonimmigrant
First of all, you birth certificate is no longer acceptable. Strange, but they now require an an NSO certification which you can get online by paying a fee of $20 (if I'm not mistaken). Just google it and you should have no problem getting your so-called certification of birth. Then just explain to the Philippine consulate that you had a fire and lost your old passport. It would also help if you can show evidence of having experienced fire damage.
Pwde po bang ipakita sa immigration officer both Phil & USA passport? Kc po gusto ko po sanang irenew ang Driver license ko sa Pinas pro ask po sa ung arrival & departure po ng Phil passport e tuwing uuwi po ako e gingamit ko lng ay U S pasport kc indi nman po ako lumalampas ng 1 mos sa Pinas. Slamat po kun mkkpagreply ho kyo, tnx a lot
Show whatever they ask. However, if you're only staying one month at a time, you do not need a driver's license. You can use your foreign license along with your passport to show that you are not staying longer than one month.
Sorry sir if you have answered these questions before. If a person has dual citizenship (US and Phil), as of this date, are there any restrictions or requirements from the US govt to travel to the Philippines? Also, what are the things required by the Philippine govt to enter? Marami pong salamat because I’m planning to visit soon.
Other than the pandemic restriction, if any, there are no restrictions. Just bring your US and Philippine Passports. If you don't have Philippine Passport, bring your dual citizenship papers to show that you are a dual citizen, although I will always recommend to everyone to have a Philippine Passport. Be careful, the last I heard, you will be required to do COVID-19 testing when you arrive in the Philippines and you may be quarantined until the test results are done which takes 3 to 7 days. During that time, you may be required to stay in a specified hotel and you will have to pay for that. I don't know if that requirement has been lifted yet.
retiring in philippines is the worst idea to think about, philippines have become a third-world country of third-world countries due to widespread corruption, extreme poverty, population explosion, high crime, economic inequality, partial justice system and many more.
You’re wrong. Crime is not “very” rampant. There are way more crimes in the state of Newark, New Jersey than the whole country of the Philippines. I didn’t even count Chicago, Camden, NJ, Jersey City, Detroit, etc. and people die trying to get in the U.S. illegally.
Crime is rampant anywhere! You have to be streetwise to live anywhere in the world! You can get killed in an isolated island as well! Philippines is no different from any other countries in the world! Give me a break!
@@josephinecarlos6370….I asked Filipino if it was true that a Filipino would kill for 2 dollars. He replied no that's true a Filipino will kill for free.
I'm an American in Chicago on a US Army pension. I am retiring in the Philippines August September of 2019. I am not coming back. I don't like really hot weather so I am choosing Baguio City as my place of residency in the Philippines. I will leave my American bank account open and transfer funds as needed. I am single and I enjoy talking with college students so Baguio City makes a whole lot of sense. The weather is not too hot, the weather is not too cold. I will save on electricity because I won't need air con and I will save on heat because it never gets colder than 50 degrees usually even in the mountains. I have made this decision because I loved it when I lived in San Francisco and Baguio City reminds me of the San Francisco of the Philippines. Most Filipinos in the city speak English so this should not be a problem plus the money I save by living there will allow me to travel South on vacation to places like El Nido, Makati, Cebu City or wherever. I definitely will stay out of Mindanao though. Good luck to you sir on your retirement salamat po
Philip Janek i live in bacolod, it can get really hot and humid but ac helps, i find english hardly spoken but i speak the local dialect and most filipinos speak or understand some english as it is the medium of instruction in the schools.
Play Golf sir...we got 3beautiful courses up there⛳🏌️♂️⛳
I'm half Chinese Filipino married, my husband and I loves Arizona, it don't makes any difference expenses compared to Philippines.. We live in a very nice place, it's cold at night 65 degrees we are close to Flagstaff that gets snow.. We just had rains for 3 day's but almost everyday nice weather.. Lots from Chicago and California migrate here.
That is where I will stay also. Baguio. I can just play golf everyday and not worrying about getting heat stroke. Can't wait to do it.
Glad to have a senior blogger discussing topics that interest me, just moved here in PI and happy to be rooted back to my native land and loving living to the place where indeed I belong!
Thanked God we have a vlogger like you, your topics are very helpful and interesting both for young and old. All my questions , concerns, worries are answered and discussed in your channel More power Sir!
So nice of you
I am a filipina Sir . An accountant too, & just recently retired . I have subscribed !
Just wanted to say more power to your TH-cam career! I've subscribed and recommended to my siblings.
Marry a young filipina in the province and enjoy life living together with the girl's family. While doing that continue making video every events, details of lifestyle with them. You're educated person and I know you can adapt to whatever life might be. You can share your blessings to them also. Good luck, stay healthy. God bless
I just subscribed to your channel. I enjoyed your video and look forward to watching more. I'm in love with a Filipina. We've been in a long distance relationship for 13 months now. She wanted to come here to America but I'm thinking about living in the Philippines with her. I will do whatever makes her happy. We're thinking about starting a business together in the Philippines if we live there. I haven't been there yet but I'm very excited to go to the Philippines and finally meet my sweetheart in person❤
Just a word of caution... you haven't met in person yet so things may be different than what you thought. Good luck
Exactly the vlog I’ve been looking for. Looking forward to your future vlogs!
We are both same status, emigrated to US from Philippines on my late 30s, and retired now and thinking of spending my retirement in the Philippines. Thank you sharing nice video and tips. Wish you good health and safe. Mabuhay.
Thanks. You are so cool and you rock. We have decided to just live out our lives here and periodically visit cebu and Iloilo. Your advices are very important to many Pinoys
And...do not forget, let the commercials play while you get to the toilet, or get some coffeee, when the commercials is playing the whole end, the youtuber gets payd, so lets support Grandpa Vlogger and watch the commercials to, it takes only a little time
I flew on May 18 via PAL. I had an antigen test same day of my flight. My flight was at 11:55 pm via SFO and had it done 10:30am. It took 20 min to get the results. I downloaded it to One health pass together with my vaccine card. I got the bar code good for boarding and later that night got an email with the QR code. I screenshot it on my phone. Upon arriving there is an express lane. You show it to the guy in uniform behind a desk with plastic shield and the QR code will be scanned. After that you go to immigration. There is a faster lane for seniors and people on wheelchair. The whole thing was less than 15 min. The QR code not the bat code will keep you moving faster for entry. In immigration the y stamp your passport and then collect your baggage. If you have connecting flights there are personnel on the ground to assist you.
I’m retiring in the Phil but In the province where it is green and the air is still fresher and of course close to the water as I am a swimmer. Gardening is my intended hobby esp orchids. Good luck to you and thanks for the post. You’ll make extra money being a uTuber. I already subscribed.
Salamat for the info you put out sir it’s very helpful to a lot of people! You keep pumping out info like this and surely your channel will grow fast!! Ingat Amping po!
Thank you.
Healthcare is the Philippine retirement deal breaker.
Short visits okay.
We enjoy your channel and topics.
Just subscribed!! Thanks for sharing your ideas and comments. Greetings from OC California USA 🇺🇸
It is very well said, all your information are correct. Thanks for sharing, more happiness and many blessings to you and the family.
I am a retired too here in Toronto Ontario Canada I live here more years than I live in our country but I still considered Philippines is my home sweet home like Toronto, living in the Philippines is much cheaper but there’s something we have to consider since we are getting older when it comes to death we are end up there anyway but if we could prolong a bit then why not that is only difference for me, I am from Baguio city north of Manila I can not live in Manila too hot too humid over populated i can’t breath I love the city I grownups very nice and beautiful place to live in fresh fruits fresh vegetables lots of yummy food unfortunately I can’t live more than 6 months because my children and their family’s are here in the US and Toronto so i only go at winter time here then come back on summer time, I love our country and love Baguio nice breathtaking...❤️👍
I was in Baguio once when I was in the Philippines in 1970. I loved it there! Very cool, and nice atmosphere.
Great info Sir. Wish you good luck and keep up good spirits. Your videos are truly wonderful and also very helpful. Thank you Sir.
GOOD DAY PO. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE VIDEOS ABOUT INFORMATIONS REGARDING ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES DURING RETIREMENT IN PHILIPPINES. AS FILIPINO LIKE ME PLEASE COME BACK HERE IN PHILIPPINES. BEST REGARDS. MAY GOD BLESS.
Thank you so much.
Hello Vlogger Granda, thanks for all the detailed info you are sharing, great we have someone like you! May God continue to give you long and healthy life!! I am 63 and considered retiring in the Phils. I live in a single detached home in Alabang. My kids are grown and are staying in US.with the recent pandemic, this prevented me from visiting my children. I am considering filing an early SS pension- it affirmed my intuition to do it after I watched your blog. I have everything I need and enjoys the quality of life here, more so, enjoyed fresh sea foods, fresh veggies and fruits which I find very inexpensive if we compare it in US. I dont worry much about my health as I am trying to live a healthy life. Jogging around the village every morning, siesta in the afternoon, enjoying the discount privilege of a Sr Cit. if not bec of the pandemic, I go to the movie theater 2x a week! God is good! If I live in the US right now,I will still be working and compete with millennials in a bank where I previously worked with or , I might end up working as a greeter at Walmart :-) thanks a lot for all the wisdom you are sharing! Mabuhay!!
Very informative Sir, I live in Europe .
Live in the province its very much affordable and quiet and not crowded but not in Manila
The big thing for myself was food .
But I can cook Country Sauszge spicy
I make meatloaf I make Sausage patties and 10 1/2 lbs hamburgers
For Hamburger steaks
I have 18 pork chops
2 kilo bacon a month
15 New York strip steaks plus veggies
Plus hunk food we spend 425 USD a month on food
Pus extra through the month
Again it's your life style
Great vlog and thanks for sharing your personal story
I’m not going to retired in the Philippine I love my life here in long island😊😊I know I, still Pilipino I don’t forget if where I come from,,I can’t handle the weather anymore😊
Me too... I'm happier here in England. My family is here and my heart belongs to them home is where the heart is...❤
I can no longer handle the temperature...😃
Thank you for this video it is very relevant to our current situation.
Wow I am a new subscriber and your Vlog is really what I need to know in considering if I can retire in the Philippines. Our situation is almost the same. I migrated from the Philippines to the U S when I was 26 years of age and worked as a financial analyst for 30 years and decided to retire early. My plan all along was to retire in the Philippines but in the last five years, I became hesitant to retire there. Your vlog might answer some of the questions holding me back to retire there. More power to your vlog!
mrguitar0610 worry about the government, being run by celebrities, low educational attainment, mostly Chinese biz in holding banks, properties, etc.
Great information! Keep up the video's.
I am a new subscriber from Carpinteria CALIFORNIA
jocelyn saragosa I lived there long time ago. Worlds Safest Beach
Wow, I've watched a few clips already, excellent presentation from a professional point of view. I wish you all the best, and I hope to ride your coat tails all the way back to Tondaligan Beach(like MacArthur).
We shall return...
I agree!
Thank you Po! Me too Delaware but now my pinay wifey is thinking of maybe retiring back home in pi. I’m Kano and 60 y.o. Enjoy your informative and sensible videos....please keep them up! Where are you living in the states, or did you move yet?
I live in PA. Hope to move to the Philippines in few months, but will be coming back frequently because my kids and grand kids are in the U.S. Just want to enjoy the Philippine life while I can.
Vey nice....were in DC area. She’s been here 5 years now, from OFW in Dubai. Looking forward to your next vid, hopefully before you go “home” 😆
For sure. Please be sure to subscribe to ensure that you'll get all videos.
Done! Have a good evening!
Thank you.
If you really want to retire in Manila (which I don't want to coz I preferred to go back to my home province),Bonifacio Global City or BGC is good if you have the money to buy or rent those high end condominiums out there.It's convenient and almost everything are already there.But, for me nothing beat in settling back down to my home province which at the age of 45 I want to do it hopefully in the next five years!
Absolutely, specially if you still have friends and relatives in the Philippines. So be sure to stay in touch with them. 🙂
@@vloggergrandpa2707 Oh definitely...we always go home for a holiday every other year for 6 weeks spending Christmas and New Year out there.Christmas and New Year celebrations back home are always the best.
i enjoy listening to you... thank you also for the info here
I hear this a lot from kababayans “Healthcare is lousy and slow in the Philippines”. Traffic and congestion is a nightmare.
@JetLee
The information about traffic in Metro Manila is correct... it's very challenging
However, healthcare in major metropolis in the Philippines is comparable to US medical centers. You might even be surprised that some of the medical professionals in some hospitals are US trained. Also, cost of medical charges in the Philippines is about 50% less than the USA.
Here are some links to the top medical centers in Metro Manila:
www.stlukes.com.ph/
themedicalcity.com/about
asianhospital.com/about-us/
If you are a member, Kaiser Permanente will reimburse your doctor and hospital visits. I don’t know about Medical or other insurance carriers.
You will need to provide billing invoice and proof of payment when submitting for reimbursement.
@@emailbenjie Does this mean you will need to have the cash to pay for medical services upfront, then seek reimbursement from the insurance company? This means you have to have the money just like the uninsured individual. Maybe I'm better off being self-insured?
I do not endorse retiring in the Philippines to any body not unless they have a very strong ties with the land. It’s a good R/R but staying there for ahhh it’s best to test the waters first “ Good luck “
First off I have lived here sense 2004 I have only been home once in the states.
It's all about your life style .
I was a Defense Co tractor from 2003 till 2017 .
I am retired . I live in a Subdivision But it has mostly americans the average cost of home is 10M
When I decided to live here I was not going to live less than I do in the US .
I sold my home in the US for 479k
Lived good
I live good now . We have a Maid and a Driver /Gardener
Ifs how you live .
I tell people learn how to cook the foods you like back home
I cook my wife and kids eat American food . Yes I am married to a Filipina
@@mrjlbarrett5556 Which subdivision do you live in and which state? My American husband would like to live where there are Americans as our neighbors.
Sorry, but your information on Social security is wrong, you can have your SS direct deposit to a Philippines bank.
Many expats like myself have SS direct deposit to my Philippines bank.
Many others still want to deposit in a US bank and transfer here, but you will have transfer fees.
Walter Lavinder. This is mostly true. Some banks don’t have transfer fees. This according to your fellow expats...but yes you can have it just DD’ed into certain pi banks. Check it out...
Banks make money by charging fees, or by manipulating exchange rate, or both. The bottom line is how much Philippine currency you receive for every dollar you pay out (including fees). I will have another video on how I comparison shop before making the transfer. Wait for that video if you're interested. Thanks.
Look forward to the lesson
Walter, do you know which local Bank in P.I. accepts Social Security ? I think they have Bank of America there too. I also saw a Wells Fargo Bank in Manila, but I am not sure if it is a Branch or what . I know they have CitiBank & HSBC too.
Not sure what a home bank in the PH would charge (if anything prob cheaper than remittance services) but if your not living paycheck to paycheck I have also heard of guys writing a check from their US bank account and depositing it in their PH bank account when on site in the PH. I have not done this myself yet but we bank with East West and will be bank in country (PH) later this year and will try it. I’ve heard it takes up to 4 wks for the check to clear. Like I said you cannot be living by the skin of your teeth check to check if it takes that long but then again no one should be living check to check that’s too stressful lol.
Thank you!👍❤
By the way there is a VA hospital in Manila so I won't have to worry about health care forgot about that. Again good luck in the retirement planning and enjoy life.
VA Clinic but no VA Hospital
i live in bacolod, there is a place for target shooting, i know somebody getting his social security check here, here u need to deposit it and withdraw the funds after 30 days, there are good hospitals but you need a deposit of 5,000 pesos prior to getting a room, the doctor's fee is dependent on the price of the room and seniors can get a senior citizen ID and philhealth to have discounts on groceries, 20 per cent for restaurants, meds even fares on domestic routes, boats, buses even a jeepney.
also a discounted hospital bill
I move in the U.S when I was 11 on 1997 now I'm seriously thinking of moving back in the Philippines in about 5 years planning see how to do that
There is no other place like home..i am a US citezen..a pensioner now enjoying my life living in my own country!!
I am a new subscriber and enjoyed watching your very informative videos. My husband and I are interested in retiring in the Philippines. We would like for our son to finish high school here and maybe, we are looking into putting him in a University in the Philippines. Community college here is reasonable cost wise but State University and UC system is very costly. We are not even considering for our son putting him in private University. We have 4 or 5 years to plan our move.
That's right. I have grandchildren who will be college bound (I hope) in 5 years or so. Perhaps they can take college in the Philippines because it's better. When I was in the Philippines, I was looking for applying for university admission to take my master's degree in the U.S. Our dean said why not take it in the Philippines because we have a better educational system. I did not believe him until I started teaching at a University in Pennsylvania. Then I realized that he is right. Our college system is better in the Philippines because we are spoon fed. So, that's another possibility for my grandchildren.
My wife's uncle had her 2 daughters study in the Philippines. One studied biochem and the other was nursing. After they finished their studies, they came back here in the US.
@@vloggergrandpa2707
Hi Danny, where you graduate from is actually a matter of prestige (& establishing connections) whether in the US or in the Philippines.
I would surmise that had you taken your Masters from an Ivy League institution in the US and you went back to the Philippines, I have no doubt that you would have retired as a CEO, CFO or at a minimum a VP of a major corporation in PH (in the private sector).
Proof: a majority of my college classmates/batchmates are now either CEO's, CFO's, VP's of major corporations in the Philippines. But of course, most them took their Masters either in the US or at prestigious PH institutions. And some, established their own business and became multi-millionaires (no doubt using their connections established during the college days).
For your grandchildren's brighter future (if in case), an Ateneo, De La Salle or UP education will be my bet... for sure they will acquire an instant edge once they graduate.
Thank you !
I also moved in the US when 20 po!
What happens if a dual citizen Filipino dies in the Philippines? Does it have to be reported to the U.S. embassy?
Yes.
My wife’s parents are naturalized U.S. citizens and they both passed away but I don’t think it’s been reported to the US immigration. What happens then? Thanks
I'm an avid shooter. You can go to a gun range in the PI and rent one of their weapons to shoot. Not quite the same as the US but for those who feel like they need to stay sharp this is an option. Nice video, keep them coming... why not Tagaytay or Baguio as a retirement choice?
I will definitely spend a lot of time in Baguio and Tagaytay. It's nice. The only reason I chose Manila (in spite of the congestion) is convenience to medical facilities (both me and my wife have issues) and the airport since we intend to commute back and forth to the U.S. If you have no medical issues and don't plan to commute frequently to the U.S., those two areas are definitely a better choice due to climate. :-)
Peter City I wish there were no guns ANYWHERE
Me, too. That will never happen. Only the government officials, and corrupt people will ALWAYS have guns.
Hi new subscriber here, nice practical info. vid. I have similar scenario of yours. I am thinking 6 mos PI n 6 mos US. I dunno if im going dual citizenship or not. Health care is most important to me as I am 59 divorce, 2 kids. For none dual, can i qualify for Philhealth? Which Condo bldg are you considering in Manila? Thnx you Kababayan !
I believe field health is available to senior citizens for free. It's also available to learn citizens for a fee. But it is not expensive. I believe it is $400-$500 per year. However, I understand it has good benefits if you are willing to go to public facilities. I also understand that if you go to private hospital, benefits are not that great. There are many condos in the Philippines. The condominium I'm in is completely sold out. The question for you is were you want to go, then look for a condo in that area.
@@vloggergrandpa2707 i grew up n finish college in manila. I understand manila is much crowded now from 35 yrs ago. Access to medical facility is a must. I stay healthy n eat healthy but i know as age i will get sick so 6 mos during winter in usa i plan to stay in warm manila then back to usa to njoy my kids. I probably hire real estate agent to get location guidance. Thnx again n keep up youtuber vid !
Good luck with your efforts. I'm sure you will have fun is a did.
By the way if you want me to refer you to a local real estate agent let me know. I'm very happy with the one I used.
There is a social Security office in the US Embassy Manila 3 rd floor no problem
MY SS is deposited in my Bank here
I am apensioner who's nòw living in the Philippines..now because of my Medical and physical condition..i cannot go back to US..my montly pension is now onmy US account ..how can i transfer it in my bank account hesr inthe Philippines.PWD and 71 yrs old..may i know what are the requirement for tranfer?
Philippine citizens can own guns and there are shooting ranges. Don’t know what you could hunt though. You could declare dual citizenship and own a gun in both places. I have no idea what to do with my guns when I move to Cebu in 2020.
I'm leaving mine (about 10 of them) on a safe with my daughter's family where I can use it when I'm in the U.S. Eventually, my son-in-law and my grandchildren will inherit them, anyway, if they're interested. They may not have the same passion as I do. I decided not to own a gun in the Philippines because it's not practical. I could get a license and permit to carry, but it's too burdensome and expensive compared to the U.S. It is also not as useful as in the U.S. because you have very limited use...like you can't carry them in the malls. 🙂
Hello ,I have a question regarding my mother who is 82 years old. I think she is planning not to come back to the US ( US citizen for 25 + ) . As a US citizen she can stay or does she have to let the US embassy know? Her SS check will be sent to a bank & we will terminate her Medicare Part B eventually . Do you have any advise on her citizenship. Thanks again .
She should apply for dual citizenship to get the benefit of stimulus benefit and such. Once she is dual, she does not have to notify the US regarding departure to the Philippines. She will only pay tax in the Philippines on PI-source income. She will be subject to US taxes on worldwide income, but if her only income is from SS, no return will need to be filed. She can ask SS to forward her benefits to the Philippines. She can also terminate Medicare part B to get more social security instead of the premium (about $150) being deducted from her check.
I am a dual citizen and wants to stay permanently here in the Phil. I am 83 yrs old widow, who receives pension from the US govt ( husband was a govt employee, died 7 yrs ago) Can I stop paying Medicare and stop membership with Kaiser Permanente and just get medical services here. Please advise. Thank you sir
Hello Danny, I hope I got your name right. Anyway, I live in Florida and I’m thinking of retiring in the Philippines within the next two years. One thing that concerns me is the transactions to buy a condominium there. In the States is different like you mentioned in your segments. I need advice on getting a unit there without getting scammed! Please advise. Also, can we communicate privately next time? Thanks in advance..
I will be more than happy to. Why don't you give me your phone number, and I'll make sure that it does not get published. I would then call you and we can chat. Is that okay?
Sorry, Dennis. I tried to reach you on messenger but you were not connected.
How do I transfer my social security to the Philippines let me know thanks
Ask the SSA, but be persistent. Some will say they do not send money overseas, but I know it is being done. If you want, you can also contact the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines.
Hello, and thanks for a well thought out, and informative channel! May I ask if you have established dual citizenship?
I was told, in the province at least, that a Philippine citizen can rather easily obtain a permit to own firearms, especially if you're involved in business of any sort. The local Polisya have even invited me, and my Uncle(an avid gun nut, who loads and reloads) to come shoot with them! We are both American born! I have yet to view your medical presentation, but I'm pretty sure that any Filipino can buy even the best Health plan Philhealth offers! I also have seen credible, overseas medical supplemental insurance at about $100.00 per month, including transport home.
My wife and I have a house on Mindano, but I may end up in Cebu, if health concerns come up. From what I've seen, and heard, Cebu is every bit as advanced medically as Manila, and I prefer a more suburban/rural lifestyle personally.
Also, my wife's first(of 6) languages is Cebuano, which would create another hurdle for a person such as yourself.
I'm struggling with it(Cebuano), but it's worth it, in my case! English is more universally spoken on Luzon, and I plan on spending most of my time on Mindanao, and Cebu. Keep the videoa comming!
Yes, I have dual citizenship. I am an avid firearm holder and shooter as well. That's my only hobby. I have several pistols, shotguns, and rifles (no AR15 though). I own progressive reloader equipment to reload 30-06, 12 gauge, 9mm and 380mm cartridges. Hunting and target shooting is my only hobby. Unfortunately, I will leave this behind in the U.S. and will play with it only when I'm in the U.S. I have a Carry Permit License in Pennsylvania and Washington. I was planning to carry a pistol in the Philippines. However, I'm having second thoughts about that. Philippines will not allow you to carry in many places including malls, and I will not want to leave a pistol in the car. I can get a pistol with no problem. Also, owning a gun in the Philippines is expensive. You need a license to own one in your house (not in the U.S.); you also need a license for each gun you own or carry (not in the U.S. because here they license the person, not the gun); license is expensive and only good for one year (here it's okay to own and keep in the house with no license and license to carry is cheap and it's good for 5 years); and you need a permit for each day you carry your gun to the range (here you carry it any time with no license required). Big, big difference. Let me know if you find out otherwise. I will be interested, not for target shooting, but for protection. I will only want one pistol in the Philippines, if I decide to get it at all. I think it's hard to get in Manila, but I can get it.
Hello sir, I'm your new subscriber and I'm very interested to learn about all the topics in this video, what is the title of those video you mentioned here? thank you
Go to TH-cam browser and type Philippine Retirement & Travels. Click on the circular picture and it will bring you to my channel. Thank you.
Would SS benefits be reduced if I live in the Philippines if they know I will retire in the Philippines? And I believe you said SS will not send SS check to the Philippines
No, benefits will not be reduced. I checked with SS admin here in the U.S and they said the same thing. However, I was proven wrong with the information I received. In fact, you may be able to request for direct transfer from the SS Office at the U.S. Embassy in Manila.
How far an $8k a month pensions will take u in Philippines? I live in San Francisco, retired 5 yrs ago, 53yo now. But planning to move to Orlando FL or Hawaii since i love the ocean.
With that pension, you can live like a king and will have more access to water than Orlando or Hawaii. Good luck.
You can probably buy an island.
Wow! $8K monthly pension? Is that pension alone or does it include your social security benefits?
Can you discuss on topic like the pension ion the US and Canada if its being allowed or you will still claim the pension even if you retire in the Phils., thank you.
In the US, you do not use your pension may be out of the country. In Canada I understand that you could lose your pension if you're out of the country longer than six months. That is not confirmed though.
I heard that you can draw you're old age pension and cpp"canadian pension plan" when not staying in Canada. The money's can be directly deposited to you're Canadian bank account and then you just make the withdrawls. Even if you're years away from Canada. Although you still have to do you're Canadian income tax return.
@@vloggergrandpa2707 Really like you're information videos. Thank you.
@@emerysaulnier5502 Will you need to keep from the government the fact that you are out of Canada? Or is this even after informing them that you are out of Canada? Just curious if this is just a work around because what I heard is that you will lose it if you are out of Canada for a long period of time.
@@vloggergrandpa2707 If you have lived and worked after you turned 18 for at least 20 years after that date.You will not lose you're old age pension .As for the CPP. There is no restrictions,as it is something that you paid into when you were working. You must let the government know.If you're leaving the country for an extended period of time.If you have not lived and worked in Canada for 20 years after ypure 18th birthday. You can and probably will lose you're Canadian Old Age Pension if away more than 6 months..Old age pension starts a month after you're 65th birthday month. It's best to check the Canadian government website for any changes.
I loved the US because I have lots of guns. I can’t do open carry on the Philippines 🇵🇭. Here at Las Vegas Nevada. I bring my gun open carry.
Not the whole US you can bring guns. If you are just referring to open carry. Try it in California that is still US right?
Nope not in Cali.
How about if your in disability and im 62 right now is that automatic that im retired can i stay longer in the Phils.and im a dual citizen i can stay more longer in the Phils up to 1 yr or 1 yr 1/2
As a dual citizen holding a Philippine passport, you can stay in the Philippines as long as you want whether disabled or not.
Aida Dor how you can apply dual citizenship I am Canadian citizen
@@emilykaftan8552
Pls allow me to respond to your inquiry... here is the web link for the Philippine Embassy in Canada. The instructions and requirements for applying Dual Citizenship are spelled out...
ottawape.dfa.gov.ph/index.php/2016-04-12-08-36-34/2016-04-13-03-10-46/dual-citizenship
Mang Danny... thank u for your videos, i enjoy it a lot.. so very informative.. I am not sure if you have already discussed (or not) the pros and cos of buying or living in a condo compared to buying a house and lot to retire on. Maraming Salamat po sa sagot ninyo.. :)
No, I don't think I have covered that yet in detail. That might be in some future videos. Thank you for watching.
Seems you have no children or grand kids or properties in PI. Not unless you are selling some service , or do business. Then, that isn't retirement. So you don't really have to go to P.I. Better stay where you are.
That is true. All my children and grand kids are in the U.S. I am a retired CPA, and I plan to spend my retirement traveling the Philippines, and learning more about the country I missed since I was 20 years old. Is that not considered retirement??? Humm, I wonder!?!?
I am a US citizen. Is there a limit on how long I can stay in the Phils? Can I stay there for good?
U.S. citizens are allowed 30 or 90 days. If you are Filipino, you can go Balikbayan and stay for one year.
If you're a Filipino but became US citizen, you're allowed to stay one year. when you arrived to the Philippines, ask the immigration officer to have a BB STAMP on your US PASSPORT. If you don't ask for it, they will not give it to.
That's what I did when I went home in 2017. I contained my brother and he went to BOI, and that's exactly what the immigration officer told him.
Would you consider living in the province close to nature
Quite honestly that's what they love to do. However, there are other things to consider. I plan to move around quite a bit and Manila would be best to do that. Secondly due to my health situation I will feel more comfortable in a place that is close to good medical facility. I do realize that some areas have excellent medical facilities as well such as Cebu, Davao, Bohol, and others. In spite of this however, I do plan to spend a lot of time in the provinces. In fact, I am a hunter in the US, not because I love to kill animals but because I love nature, and I spend a lot of time in the woods. This is one hobby I may have to forego in the Philippines. ☹
Better to live in the Visayas than living in Manila or in Luzon, because the highway is very congested too much traffic and driving your car needs different plate numbers. Unlike other provinces is more relaxed . I really avoid arriving Manila NAIA it’s because its too much traffic i like to arrive Cebu and fly to Bacolod or to Iloilo. Who really wanted to retire in Manila or part of Luzon with too much pollution and traffic and you will pass the highway that looks like a parking lot like EDSA during the day whereas living in the Visayas or part of Mindanao is much better , in the Visayas and Mindanao have fresh air , low standard of living.
How do I take. are of my social security and medicare once I retire in the philippines
I have 69 videos on my channel, and will answer this question. My channel name is Philippine Retirement & Travels.
Hi Danny, for the info of your viewers... internet is available on most populated areas in the Philippines..... some areas have better speed (5mbps download) & some areas very slow (1mbps download). VOIP (voice over internet protocol)... is an internet base voice calling like FB messenger, Viber, whatsapp, skype, Magic Jack etc... However, there is a little known way of calling all telephone numbers in the US & Canada for FREE (except the cost of internet of course). Before moving to the Philippines, you must download to your device/s (cellphone, Ipad, laptop) any or all these applications : Talkatone- www.talkatone.com/ (you must bear the ads) or Magic Jack- www.magicjack.com/magicApp.html for $10 a year subscription, they will provide you your own chosen telephone number without ads
Yes, I have MagicJack already activated. I just hope the internet in Manila is good. I thought Duterte was working on that. I thought he was threatening the service providers to improve their speed, or he will let foreign providers come to the Philippines to compete with them. Here in the U.S. we are are getting up to 100 mbps and they're still trying to speed that up. Can you imagine the difference?
@@vloggergrandpa2707 FYI... Facebook will be completing their undersea internet cable project to South East Asia this 2019... as part of the project arrangement, the Philippines will receive 1 Terrabyte (1 million mbps) of bandwidth allocation (that's the combine speed of Globe and Smart). Access to faster internet speed in PH is anticipated to commence sometime in 2020.
Which video do you talk about how the visas work, 30 day, 60, 90 and so on? Thank you very much
Sorry, I have not made a video yet. I believe I was saying that you could probably get a tourist visa that will limit your stay to only 30, 60 or 90 days. This in no way will be adequate for a "retirement".
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Allow me to assist with your inquiry... here is a web link that may address your concern: www.philippineembassy-usa.org/philippines-dc/consular-services-dc/faq-dc/#nonimmigrant
@@AnAAnA-rk7vo Thanks.
How can I apply for dual citizenship, I lost all my papers from Philippines, such as birth certificate, old Philippines passport due to house fires
First of all, you birth certificate is no longer acceptable. Strange, but they now require an an NSO certification which you can get online by paying a fee of $20 (if I'm not mistaken). Just google it and you should have no problem getting your so-called certification of birth. Then just explain to the Philippine consulate that you had a fire and lost your old passport. It would also help if you can show evidence of having experienced fire damage.
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Pwde po bang ipakita sa immigration officer both Phil & USA passport? Kc po gusto ko po sanang irenew ang Driver license ko sa Pinas pro ask po sa ung arrival & departure po ng Phil passport e tuwing uuwi po ako e gingamit ko lng ay U S pasport kc indi nman po ako lumalampas ng 1 mos sa Pinas. Slamat po kun mkkpagreply ho kyo, tnx a lot
Show whatever they ask. However, if you're only staying one month at a time, you do not need a driver's license. You can use your foreign license along with your passport to show that you are not staying longer than one month.
Ty po sa reply
Is it true that you have to put up $10,000 Rssv deposit
Here's the link regarding this: th-cam.com/video/YSo-X64lA1Y/w-d-xo.html
Many hot business franchises here in the philippines if u have the capital
Sorry sir if you have answered these questions before. If a person has dual citizenship (US and Phil), as of this date, are there any restrictions or requirements from the US govt to travel to the Philippines? Also, what are the things required by the Philippine govt to enter? Marami pong salamat because I’m planning to visit soon.
Other than the pandemic restriction, if any, there are no restrictions. Just bring your US and Philippine Passports. If you don't have Philippine Passport, bring your dual citizenship papers to show that you are a dual citizen, although I will always recommend to everyone to have a Philippine Passport. Be careful, the last I heard, you will be required to do COVID-19 testing when you arrive in the Philippines and you may be quarantined until the test results are done which takes 3 to 7 days. During that time, you may be required to stay in a specified hotel and you will have to pay for that. I don't know if that requirement has been lifted yet.
Thanks a lot for your information. Mabuhay po kayo!
Yan nga po kailangan magbigay ng allowance para sa QT isolation time which is very important pag kuha ng RT ticket sa airlines.
I have an account with city bank
retiring in philippines is the worst idea to think about, philippines have become a third-world country of third-world countries due to widespread corruption, extreme poverty, population explosion, high crime, economic inequality, partial justice system and many more.
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WEATHER WILL NOT BE A PROBLEM FOR YOU IF YOU MOVE TO CALIFORNIA A PERFECT WEATHER FOR FILIPINOES.
Crime is very rampant in the Philippines is a deal breaker.
You’re wrong. Crime is not “very” rampant. There are way more crimes in the state of Newark, New Jersey than the whole country of the Philippines. I didn’t even count Chicago, Camden, NJ, Jersey City, Detroit, etc. and people die trying to get in the U.S. illegally.
Crime is rampant anywhere! You have to be streetwise to live anywhere in the world! You can get killed in an isolated island as well! Philippines is no different from any other countries in the world! Give me a break!
@@josephinecarlos6370….I asked Filipino if it was true that a Filipino would kill for 2 dollars. He replied no that's true a Filipino will kill for free.
I am creating a video on the crime in the Philippines.