USA is land of opportunity . In 1975 I was single with one child. My son was 7 years old when I met a young handsome American , and we married. Although I was afraid to go to the States I was forced to because my husband insisted that he cannot go back to the States without us. We live from payday to payday from his salary from the military. In the States it is easy to find a job if you are not choosy . Together we all three were working, my son works at Mcdonald . At the age of 18 years old he joined the military and when he had enough knowledge to live in the community after 5 years he resigned his military career. He applied in a Nuclear Facility and worked his way up. Now he is a CEO in one of those companies.
Thank you Violeta for sharing your inspiring story! It’s incredible to hear how your family overcame challenges and found success in the U.S. Your son’s journey from working at McDonald's to becoming a CEO is a testament to hard work and determination. Stories like yours really highlight the opportunities available and the importance of perseverance. Wishing you and your family continued success - jay
I will tell her, hope you 2 are doing great. Hoping weather is about to take a small dip here soon. ill take the 80s happily about now. thank you Michael
Your wife's hometown is also my mother's birthplace. I always tell my canaduan grandchildren (0nly 2 boys) that the Philippines is their 2nd home & boy do they love it here! They prefer vacationing here than anywhere else.... beautiful beaches, mountains, waterfalls & vibrant cities,. I myself just could not get enough of my beloved Philippines...there is just too many places to see & explore.
Hello Peter, hope your hanging in there buddy. We are catching up over here and getting through this summer pretty well. Be catching up soon. Stay safe and enjoy my friend! Jay
Jay, my Brother, this was the best episode that I have watched in your library! Not a wasted moment, entertaining, got to see more interactions with your wife. She is very articulate and it was very touching about Covid separation. Felt I got to know more of your heart, about you and the family and your plans for future. Glad things are going great. You have the toys and all the hard work, Not sure where you would find time for vlogging! Remain blessed and thanks again for sharing.
@iteliano find the time for vlogging. Lol, well. I kinda know I'll regret starting from zero in a couple years when it's more Phil time. Getting ahead start on it all. Wife is awesome, she hard worker with a great heart. Not easy being my wife. Lol but she is strong and resilient. Glad you liked and appreciate that kind of responses, heart felt. Thank you!!! 😊
We're praying for continued success and blessings for you, Jay and your family. Keep grinding and we know you'll end up living your dream in the Philippines. God Bless.
Hello Mr.Rodrigo!! Words like yours mean a lot. They truly help. We are pushing hard currently and ready for summer to end. It's getting close. Almost caught our breath and were ready to move forward and continue our path. Hope you and your family are doing well and everyone is healthy!! Stay safe my friend! Jay Idelyn Kieri
Hey Jay! Working in the 100 degree heat and over 110 heat index all day long keeps me fit. There is not a whole lot of gas in the tank for a workout after that. As much as I love the Philippines, it was a good thing that you were able to bring Idelyn and Keiri to the U.S. during Covid. Rural America is a great place for kids to grow up. Kids learn to be more self-sufficient when they spend a lot of time outdoors. They also learn what a hard day of work is all about. Man! You are 100 percent correct with the 80's and even 90's phone calls to girls. I would rehearse what I was going to say. It never came out the way you wanted it to. You have a large group of people who support you and are interested in your success. Keep the dream alive!
@4302arod those phone calls, still have fond memories of them and nightmares. That *69 was invented and got me in trouble a few times. Yeah, my gas tank to low lower at moment. Thinking the worst is over though. Appreciate you always 🙏 commenting and helping out. We appreciate you over here. Stay hydrated my friend. It ain't over yet.
I don't really like a lot of talking vlogs but for some strange reason I like to listen to your story.So keep it up Jay,your family is really cute and your daughter as well.
How r yot nd your beautiful family? Dont giv up on ur dreams for ur family. God has a plan ndta purpose for His children. Nd His timing is perfect. Praying for your health nd success. God bless you nd keep you nd your loved ones.
Hey bro i really enjoyed viewing your video presenting an awesome narratives about your family ( beautiful child and wife). You seems not a typical American in today's trend where many are not concern about family and norturing childrens. I salute you for your perspectives on valuing family. That cultures is innate with the Filipinos and Latinos in contrast to the west and maybe it is one of the reason why Filipinos generally cannot accommulate so much wealth because of that culture of attachments.
OMG you brought back my COVID lockdown memories in the Philippines. Went to celebrate my current 5 year olds 1 year birthday back then and after a few weeks total lockdown. It was like prison in a town in a province we didn’t know anyone. Army guys with M16s in cammo taking temperatures with that hand held device. Fail and go to quarantine for suspicion of COVID. Yep I’ll never forget it. Took us 4 months to get out with US Embassy help on a “sweeper” flight picking up stranded tourists. The Manila airport looked like the airport in that movie The Killing Fields when Pol Pot was taking over Cambodia and all the expats and connected people jamming and pushing in the airport terminal to get on their flight. Utter chaos. Hack when are baby got sick in that town they wouldn’t even see us at the hosipital because we were from America and they were blaming the tourist for bringing COVID there. I learned from that once I retire there live close to an airport and have a bug out plan ready to roll at a moments notice so you try to beat that Govt Gone Wild lockdown idiocy trap. Take care. P.S. I’ll be watching your channel for years… unless you start doing bikini haul try ons clickbait haha LoL some of those Filipina TH-cam girls, geez.
@mikeb9189 lol, yes I know the channels your speaking of. 😆 and you so elegantly just wrote what I wanted to say and show. I saw the m16s. And 💯 perfent reason I'll never sell it all here. Philippines is about as stable as China and US let it be. I saw plenty and truly hurt my heart. Could go down this 🐇 hole all night. Glad you got out, it was true nightmare. Won't be using bikini clad girls, promise. 😉
Hi Jay. Good seeing you relaxing and chatting in front of your house. I really like your countryside there. I grew up in a small city near Vancouver, Canada but love the country. I’m living in the countryside of Southern Japan now. Nice chicken coop. I figure you built for a client. Thanks for pointing out all the corn fields around your place. David.
After building and running a business since I was 20 I've reached the point that the thought of selling out and living in the philippines for 6 months and USA 6 months is extremely tempting. I'm a commercial beekeeper full time. It's a very physical and mental draining industry. I'd like to hold out but this country's future doesn't paint a good picture.
hey David! It sounds like you’ve put in a lot of hard work to build your business! The idea of splitting your time between the Philippines and the U.S. is certainly appealing, especially when considering the lifestyle changes. I can understand how the pressures of your industry could make that option more tempting. It’s great that you’re thinking about what’s best for your future. Wishing you clarity and success in whatever you decide - thanks again jay
Jay, I think that you were correct in bringing them to the USA. The vloggers who stayed in the Philippines 🇵🇭 talked about how tough it was for them, and they didn't even have children.
hello Mr. Larry! Thank you for your perspective it's interesting to hear how different experiences can be, especially for those without children. I believe that moving to the U.S. has provided valuable opportunities for my family, and I appreciate your support in that decision. It’s all about finding what works best for each situation - jay
Great video, just found your channel. And subscribed. I’m 51 a carpenter, I have my own business in south west Florida. I’m very healthy, a former bodybuilder. I moved here from Massachusetts in 2018. I have one daughter she is almost 17. I’ve been considering visiting the Philippines. I got divorced in 2010. Been single for about 4 years now. Just contemplating life a lot lately. What do I want? What to do? Where to go? Not a fan of western culture and dating. Not dating at all actually. But also don’t want to be alone rest of my life. Never wanted more kids but last few months I’ve changed my mind- I would love to have a second chance for a family and do it right. This video and your channel helps give perspective. 👍👏
I lived in Fort Lauderdale in 08 for a year, I used to miss it. But the Philippines is a whole new level. Your never truly old in the Phils. If your healthy and fit, its like being captain of the team, star quarterback. lol Don't listen to anyone who says Phils has changed, girls arent this or that anymore. Most negatives about the girls come from very unhealthy men who have aged. Suprising number of men think they are healthy because they walk daily. Visit Phils, set aside enought time to relax and take it all in, minimumly id say that takes a month. I couldn't agree more on your thought of being a dad again. I think we all really need that feeling to live a longer more fulfiling life. Being "free" of kids is not a blessing, being a leader, protector, "dad" is awesome and will keep us pushing and not getting comfortable. Hope to hear more from you, especially if you get close to trying the PHILS out. reach out anytime! jay
@@jaysphilippines thanks Jay! We have a lot on common! And I appreciate you calling out channels that treat girls there in a disrespectful manner. I’m not like that at all. I’m a girl dad and I’m glad you have pointed out how channels treat it like shopping rather than respect. But the girls there seam to catch on fast and they know how to spot a good man with the right intentions.
Heck yea Jay!! I been taking care of my physical fitness past 14 years now 57 feel amazing- I could jist chil go to my 2,000 a month studio in Misson Viejo beautiful expensive neighborhood and die in 30 years lol NO! I want a Filipina a family i am completely open because i am in shape took care of my body hard!! 5 marathons. Love following your family. I have always live near huge cities Washington D.C 50 years LA and San Diego 3 years Philippines 1st 4 years = 57 lol
That's how you do it. Fitness and then have more babies. I wish I could have 2 or 3 more, I really do. She is 40 now, I'm not sure it will happen. But it has been a blessing and Def gives you more life. Stay in shape, as the world health just falls apart. Stick around another 30 40 years. Time for lots of memories to make, even watch kids grow up. Marathons? I may have to try that one day. Still undecided on those. Lol they seem hard.
Its good you were able to expedite their visa during that time. I believed all the new Covid19 interventions that time are all in USA. Even me went California those Covid19 period...me n my wife stayed there instead of goin to Philippines for vacation. It is you and you who will decide what is good for your family, wherever you want to stay n live. But your lucky you have options...go where you feel is safe n secured. Good luck Jay n family. Another thing your lucky is your wife...where i believed is so easy to adopt anywhere!🙏🙏 Your in the suburb area in USA...i believed your daughter will be exposed to good people and environment as well.🙏👍
@stevensmith8328 honestly, one of my favorite parts of Phil's is ability to pick a whole new area and check it out, and it's not even far away. We will stay in cebu city a bit more, leyte and biliran, and explore more of negros. Dumaguete will probably be half the trip.
Hi Jay . How did you make the $ part work ? Had to make you stay up nights. So your planning on a full time move to the Phils ? So many things can happen . The Phils are getting to be the Disney Land for old people ! LOL Not that it is a bad thing. USA has many problems . But it is our home . Home is a strong feeling. I know Adelyn must feel the same way about the Phils . So working that out may take years . Right now it's work work work. Take a day and slow down. If you want to make God laugh , tell him your plans. LOL Hang in Bro. Your a good man !
This is a very interesting topic, i 100% agree that during covid the philippines had very draconian measures, but they had too because our healthcare system there will not be able to handle it, its not like in the US where people are so spread out(except new york) and thats why new york was hit the hardest, there is very few hospitals in the philippines with little to almost non existent life saving technology like the ECMO(extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) we dont have alot of ventilators, no doctors if there are they are also dying because of covid, it will overwhelm the system that is why they had to implement draconian measures… and yes it sucks, i mean even countries like italy because of their “socialist” system now they literally have to just let everybody over age 70 die to ration resources we are very lucky in the US, europe always criticise us for having poor outcomes, we have poor outcomes because the types of patients we have are really high acuity patients thats because of alot of co morbidities and chronic illness and why? Because of the kind of food americans eat or choose to eat high carbohydrate high sugar diet.. which is often advertised by BIG agriculture and big pharma its a constant cycle to get people sick eat more crap and get sick and take more medicines its a business but again we have a FREE MARKET ECONOMY AKA capitalism, you just need to be an INFORMED consumer we have healthy food in the US the problem is americans dont choose it..😂 but we are very blessed to be here, im filipino and will be a US citizen soon, i wish i worked on this earlier so i can vote… its too late now… now the illegals are eating the cats and dogs and i cant vote against it 😩
My plan was to retire in the Phili but a sudden change of plan after living in London England for over 50 years I do not think I will fit in plus my two children are born and bred here now both adults have their own lives friends and jobs so there is no reason to move back not saying never but of course for holiday to see the rest of my siblings .
I think about these situations alot. Being somewhere that you created a whole new life. Home being far away and not sure how to fit in. It must be hard. I'm glad you have family around though. Be safe, blessed. Jay
No, lol. But don't be surprised if they don't instill some travel restrictions or start scaring people soon. No change of heart, lol. Full throttle into the Phil's soon. Lol 😆 thanks buddy
The TRUTH is " MAKING A LIVING MONEY 💵💰" is good in the USA. RETIRING / LIVING a GOOD HAPPY LIFE / CHOOSE the PHILIPPINES. So while you're still young living in the U.S now you should earn / make money 🤑 / SAVE for your RETIREMENT PLAN /😮 in the Philippines and for the schooling for your daughter. Like what Filipino OFW'$ they go abroad and work and save and go back to the PHILIPPINES for retirement. Good luck 🤞❤
Thank you Rosana for sharing this perspective! I completely agree that earning and saving in the U.S. can provide a solid foundation for a happy retirement in the Philippines. It’s inspiring to see how many OFWs work hard to build a better future for themselves and their families. I appreciate your support and good wishes - jay
I disagree with your prisoner comment during COVID in Philippines, I spent half the time in Philippines and half the time in Canada during COVID 2020-2022 (USA was the same) and I had more fun (and I felt less prisoner) in Phils than in the West, YES there were alot of tougher rules and lots of restrictions, BUT you can still spend time in the beach and nobody will say anything, if anything the beaches were better because there were less tourist and it was more fun than in any city in Canada or USA. I remember in 2020 when I got stranded in Philippines for 9 months and then going back to the West for a year in 2020-2021, I said I rather get stranded and spend COVID months in Philippines than in the West, and that was even with all the restrictions and I also had a baby daughter just like you.
That's odd,, I recall my daughter wasn't allowed to be outside without the fear of rewards being given to locals for calling swat on us. Or was she allowed to go into stores. Disagreement is fine, doesn't make it true. When I got her to America, she was allowed to be outside and into stores, parks.
@@jaysphilippines Yeah but that lasted only afew months, end of March to May, the same it lasted for afew months in Canada or USA and probably the whole world (except China which lasted years after), I remember family members in Canada and USA told me they also couldn't go out outside for a couple of months when COVID started, the police will give them a fined, and you could also call the police if you hear big gatherings happening in an apartment or a house party, etc, etc. And I remember there was alot of fake news, I was stranded in the province btw, specially coming from Manila where people said there was curfews after 10 pm or whatever time (this happened like 4-5 months after COVID started), BUT when I got there on August of 2020, I spent alot of times at night all over Manila and no curfew happened, you could get an uber and taxi well past midnight and nobody will stop you.
@calo2006 i have 3 grown kids in America, while it obviously was disappointing to see it anywhere, out of cities had options to serve or not serve people, masks or not. I could still take her out and play in America without fear of swat in red state we live in. California, new York. Well they was different. I'll agree it was all bad. But, being told I can only grocery shop on certain days and or risk being apprehended by swat teams without my covid pass, 😆 that only happened in Phil's. But Phil's takes it orders from its masters , those certain un named countries who run things.
@@jaysphilippines Yeah I agree, during the month of April of 2020 (and even on May in some provinces), they needed to have a pass to get groceries and be walking in the street, but like I said it only lasted 1 or 2 months. So yeah during that time 1-2 months you can say that USA and Canada was less boring during COVID, but after that from June and up I rather choose been in the Philippines than been in the West, more fun over there. And that's me loving Canadian Summers, lots of things to do in Canada, but that year on 2020 everything was close in the West, like fun events, festivals, concerts, amusement parks, camping, public beaches, anything in group gatherings was close. So it was boring in that sense, yeah you have more freedom to go out, BUT to do what? there was nothing open that year! So that's why I said I had more fun in the Philippines because you know you could always find something open over there (illegally open, lol) I remember hiding when we hear the police, but most of the time the police never came. Also the beaches were amazing, that time they used to call me Island Boy because I used to camp sometimes during COVID and a couple of times I spent the night. Of course my daughter and partner couldn't stay that long with me in the beach because my daughter was only afew months old so they had to go back home which was like a 5 minutes motorcycle ride.
Turn highest volume up at min 6:19 - 7:47 (apologize for the bad volume)
the fear mongering (even in the US) during the pandemic is really sinister.
@@jaysphilippines Jay the volume sounded good on my end. Thanks for the heads up though.
if Cackles wins, a lot of Americans I know plan to leave asap and head to the RP.
@@Zee_1003 agreed
@robertarmstrong9422 so many messages didn't get through on notifications. My bad. Appreciate the heads up though.
You are a great dad. More power to you. God bless you and your family.
USA is land of opportunity . In 1975 I was single with one child. My son was 7 years old when I met a young handsome American , and we married. Although I was afraid to go to the States I was forced to because my husband insisted that he cannot go back to the States without us. We live from payday to payday from his salary from the military. In the States it is easy to find a job if you are not choosy . Together we all three were working, my son works at Mcdonald . At the age of 18 years old he joined the military and when he had enough knowledge to live in the community after 5 years he resigned his military career. He applied in a Nuclear Facility and worked his way up. Now he is a CEO in one of those companies.
Thank you Violeta for sharing your inspiring story! It’s incredible to hear how your family overcame challenges and found success in the U.S. Your son’s journey from working at McDonald's to becoming a CEO is a testament to hard work and determination. Stories like yours really highlight the opportunities available and the importance of perseverance. Wishing you and your family continued success - jay
@@Violeta-q8y fantastic! Thats awesome thats wassup!
Kieri is so precious Jay and blessed to have a mom and dad like you guys. Tell her kuya Michael and Auntie Cherry say hi.
I will tell her, hope you 2 are doing great. Hoping weather is about to take a small dip here soon. ill take the 80s happily about now. thank you Michael
Your wife's hometown is also my mother's birthplace. I always tell my canaduan grandchildren (0nly 2 boys) that the Philippines is their 2nd home & boy do they love it here! They prefer vacationing here than anywhere else.... beautiful beaches, mountains, waterfalls & vibrant cities,. I myself just could not get enough of my beloved Philippines...there is just too many places to see & explore.
Thank you Susan, we going to film alot more in Biliran here soon. hope you are well. Great comment. Jay
Your daughter she's so beautiful. 👍
Thank you miss smith, glad to hear from you
Another good video Jay keep the strong work ethic up and I’m sure you will. Cheers mate
Hello Peter, hope your hanging in there buddy. We are catching up over here and getting through this summer pretty well. Be catching up soon. Stay safe and enjoy my friend! Jay
Jay, my Brother, this was the best episode that I have watched in your library! Not a wasted moment, entertaining, got to see more interactions with your wife. She is very articulate and it was very touching about Covid separation. Felt I got to know more of your heart, about you and the family and your plans for future. Glad things are going great. You have the toys and all the hard work, Not sure where you would find time for vlogging! Remain blessed and thanks again for sharing.
@iteliano find the time for vlogging. Lol, well. I kinda know I'll regret starting from zero in a couple years when it's more Phil time. Getting ahead start on it all. Wife is awesome, she hard worker with a great heart. Not easy being my wife. Lol but she is strong and resilient. Glad you liked and appreciate that kind of responses, heart felt. Thank you!!! 😊
We're praying for continued success and blessings for you, Jay and your family. Keep grinding and we know you'll end up living your dream in the Philippines. God Bless.
Hello Mr.Rodrigo!! Words like yours mean a lot. They truly help. We are pushing hard currently and ready for summer to end. It's getting close. Almost caught our breath and were ready to move forward and continue our path. Hope you and your family are doing well and everyone is healthy!! Stay safe my friend! Jay Idelyn Kieri
Hey Jay! Working in the 100 degree heat and over 110 heat index all day long keeps me fit. There is not a whole lot of gas in the tank for a workout after that. As much as I love the Philippines, it was a good thing that you were able to bring Idelyn and Keiri to the U.S. during Covid. Rural America is a great place for kids to grow up. Kids learn to be more self-sufficient when they spend a lot of time outdoors. They also learn what a hard day of work is all about. Man! You are 100 percent correct with the 80's and even 90's phone calls to girls. I would rehearse what I was going to say. It never came out the way you wanted it to. You have a large group of people who support you and are interested in your success. Keep the dream alive!
@4302arod those phone calls, still have fond memories of them and nightmares. That *69 was invented and got me in trouble a few times. Yeah, my gas tank to low lower at moment. Thinking the worst is over though. Appreciate you always 🙏 commenting and helping out. We appreciate you over here. Stay hydrated my friend. It ain't over yet.
Jay thanks for sharing another video. Looking forward to more video to come.
appreciate that Robert, thanks alot! will do soon
I don't really like a lot of talking vlogs but for some strange reason I like to listen to your story.So keep it up Jay,your family is really cute and your daughter as well.
Thank you cal!! I appreciate you and your comment. Channel is growing and will evolve much differently soon. Thank you! Jay
Funny coversation when you're in the car..reminiscing in year 80's. Almost same story in Philippines especially in the province. 😊
I had to laugh out loud at the end. Idelyn looking into the camera smiling "I'm not Sarah.."
Yes, she liked it also, she thinks she is a little comedian 🙄 🤣. Jay
Your little girl is so beautiful
Thank you Margaret
How r yot nd your beautiful family? Dont giv up on ur dreams for ur family. God has a plan ndta purpose for His children. Nd His timing is perfect. Praying for your health nd success. God bless you nd keep you nd your loved ones.
all prayers are welcome and thank you, same to you and your family. I apprecaite you and all your comments Zena!! :) jay
You always have my support!
Hey hey buddy!! 👋 appreciate you down there. Enjoy upcoming weekend. Stay safe!
@@jaysphilippines Birthday weekend! I’ll try to behave🤣
@Plant_Traced there you go! Happy birthday bud! :)
@@jaysphilippines Thank you! 🎂🥃
Hello ...baby kieri ....so .so. .pretty. .And miss you ...keep safe always ..❤❤❤
Thank you mom🤗Keep safe always
Great contents
Thank you, hope to hear from you again
Hey bro i really enjoyed viewing your video presenting an awesome narratives about your family ( beautiful child and wife). You seems not a typical American in today's trend where many are not concern about family and norturing childrens. I salute you for your perspectives on valuing family. That cultures is innate with the Filipinos and Latinos in contrast to the west and maybe it is one of the reason why Filipinos generally cannot accommulate so much wealth because of that culture of attachments.
Many need to watch this video..
Thank you!! 😊 jay
OMG you brought back my COVID lockdown memories in the Philippines. Went to celebrate my current 5 year olds 1 year birthday back then and after a few weeks total lockdown. It was like prison in a town in a province we didn’t know anyone. Army guys with M16s in cammo taking temperatures with that hand held device. Fail and go to quarantine for suspicion of COVID. Yep I’ll never forget it. Took us 4 months to get out with US Embassy help on a “sweeper” flight picking up stranded tourists. The Manila airport looked like the airport in that movie The Killing Fields when Pol Pot was taking over Cambodia and all the expats and connected people jamming and pushing in the airport terminal to get on their flight. Utter chaos. Hack when are baby got sick in that town they wouldn’t even see us at the hosipital because we were from America and they were blaming the tourist for bringing COVID there. I learned from that once I retire there live close to an airport and have a bug out plan ready to roll at a moments notice so you try to beat that Govt Gone Wild lockdown idiocy trap. Take care. P.S. I’ll be watching your channel for years… unless you start doing bikini haul try ons clickbait haha LoL some of those Filipina TH-cam girls, geez.
@mikeb9189 lol, yes I know the channels your speaking of. 😆 and you so elegantly just wrote what I wanted to say and show. I saw the m16s. And 💯 perfent reason I'll never sell it all here. Philippines is about as stable as China and US let it be. I saw plenty and truly hurt my heart. Could go down this 🐇 hole all night. Glad you got out, it was true nightmare. Won't be using bikini clad girls, promise. 😉
Good morning,, new subscriber here, take care always god bless ❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏
Thank you and welcome to our channel
Hey,, jay you should title “ jays USA”. Good luck you and family life in America !wishing you well..
We have a second channel, trying to figure outif that is what we will do, lol. Thank you Raven!! hope you are well. jay
Hi Jay. Good seeing you relaxing and chatting in front of your house. I really like your countryside there. I grew up in a small city near Vancouver, Canada but love the country. I’m living in the countryside of Southern Japan now. Nice chicken coop. I figure you built for a client. Thanks for pointing out all the corn fields around your place. David.
After building and running a business since I was 20 I've reached the point that the thought of selling out and living in the philippines for 6 months and USA 6 months is extremely tempting. I'm a commercial beekeeper full time. It's a very physical and mental draining industry. I'd like to hold out but this country's future doesn't paint a good picture.
hey David! It sounds like you’ve put in a lot of hard work to build your business! The idea of splitting your time between the Philippines and the U.S. is certainly appealing, especially when considering the lifestyle changes. I can understand how the pressures of your industry could make that option more tempting. It’s great that you’re thinking about what’s best for your future. Wishing you clarity and success in whatever you decide - thanks again jay
Editing awesome 👌
thanks Kunyang, my wife tries to learn every time
Jay, I think that you were correct in bringing them to the USA. The vloggers who stayed in the Philippines 🇵🇭 talked about how tough it was for them, and they didn't even have children.
hello Mr. Larry! Thank you for your perspective it's interesting to hear how different experiences can be, especially for those without children. I believe that moving to the U.S. has provided valuable opportunities for my family, and I appreciate your support in that decision. It’s all about finding what works best for each situation - jay
Ang ganda ni baby gurl
thank you Robert!
Great video, just found your channel. And subscribed. I’m 51 a carpenter, I have my own business in south west Florida. I’m very healthy, a former bodybuilder. I moved here from Massachusetts in 2018. I have one daughter she is almost 17. I’ve been considering visiting the Philippines. I got divorced in 2010. Been single for about 4 years now. Just contemplating life a lot lately.
What do I want? What to do? Where to go? Not a fan of western culture and dating. Not dating at all actually. But also don’t want to be alone rest of my life. Never wanted more kids but last few months I’ve changed my mind- I would love to have a second chance for a family and do it right.
This video and your channel helps give perspective. 👍👏
I lived in Fort Lauderdale in 08 for a year, I used to miss it. But the Philippines is a whole new level. Your never truly old in the Phils. If your healthy and fit, its like being captain of the team, star quarterback. lol Don't listen to anyone who says Phils has changed, girls arent this or that anymore. Most negatives about the girls come from very unhealthy men who have aged. Suprising number of men think they are healthy because they walk daily. Visit Phils, set aside enought time to relax and take it all in, minimumly id say that takes a month. I couldn't agree more on your thought of being a dad again. I think we all really need that feeling to live a longer more fulfiling life. Being "free" of kids is not a blessing, being a leader, protector, "dad" is awesome and will keep us pushing and not getting comfortable. Hope to hear more from you, especially if you get close to trying the PHILS out. reach out anytime! jay
@@jaysphilippines thanks Jay! We have a lot on common! And I appreciate you calling out channels that treat girls there in a disrespectful manner. I’m not like that at all. I’m a girl dad and I’m glad you have pointed out how channels treat it like shopping rather than respect. But the girls there seam to catch on fast and they know how to spot a good man with the right intentions.
The future Miss Universe 💪
Thank you Lian! 😀 it might be fun to find out. Jay
Heck yea Jay!! I been taking care of my physical fitness past 14 years now 57 feel amazing- I could jist chil go to my 2,000 a month studio in Misson Viejo beautiful expensive neighborhood and die in 30 years lol NO! I want a Filipina a family i am completely open because i am in shape took care of my body hard!! 5 marathons. Love following your family. I have always live near huge cities Washington D.C 50 years LA and San Diego 3 years Philippines 1st 4 years = 57 lol
That's how you do it. Fitness and then have more babies. I wish I could have 2 or 3 more, I really do. She is 40 now, I'm not sure it will happen. But it has been a blessing and Def gives you more life. Stay in shape, as the world health just falls apart. Stick around another 30 40 years. Time for lots of memories to make, even watch kids grow up. Marathons? I may have to try that one day. Still undecided on those. Lol they seem hard.
Its good you were able to expedite their visa during that time. I believed all the new Covid19 interventions that time are all in USA.
Even me went California those Covid19 period...me n my wife stayed there instead of goin to Philippines for vacation.
It is you and you who will decide what is good for your family, wherever you want to stay n live. But your lucky you have options...go where you feel is safe n secured. Good luck Jay n family. Another thing your lucky is your wife...where i believed is so easy to adopt anywhere!🙏🙏
Your in the suburb area in USA...i believed your daughter will be exposed to good people and environment as well.🙏👍
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Thank you 😊
When you go back, are you going to Dumaguete or somewhere else in the Philippines?
@stevensmith8328 honestly, one of my favorite parts of Phil's is ability to pick a whole new area and check it out, and it's not even far away. We will stay in cebu city a bit more, leyte and biliran, and explore more of negros. Dumaguete will probably be half the trip.
Your daughter is pretty, make sure teach her to speak Tagalog, so she can be Miss Philippines and become movie star.
You are too ambitious for them, especially on his daughter. They are not even thinking about make your idea saner for them.😂😂
not just bec mixed, you can join pageants or become a movie star. its not a default.
Thanks Abe! We are working on her tagalog
I am not sure if this video is a reminder for me to stand up and do my 15-minute cardio?
I'm going to wait till we have more subs before I start the fitness part of channel. Lol 😆 always get you 15 min!
Kieri is getting so tall!
One of my biggest fears, she would be momma short. Starting to feel confident, she won't be. Lol
Hi Jay . How did you make the $ part work ? Had to make you stay up nights. So your planning on a full time move to the Phils ? So many things can happen . The Phils are getting to be the Disney Land for old people ! LOL Not that it is a bad thing. USA has many problems . But it is our home . Home is a strong feeling. I know Adelyn must feel the same way about the Phils . So working that out may take years . Right now it's work work work. Take a day and slow down. If you want to make God laugh , tell him your plans. LOL Hang in Bro. Your a good man !
This is a very interesting topic, i 100% agree that during covid the philippines had very draconian measures, but they had too because our healthcare system there will not be able to handle it, its not like in the US where people are so spread out(except new york) and thats why new york was hit the hardest, there is very few hospitals in the philippines with little to almost non existent life saving technology like the ECMO(extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) we dont have alot of ventilators, no doctors if there are they are also dying because of covid, it will overwhelm the system that is why they had to implement draconian measures… and yes it sucks, i mean even countries like italy because of their “socialist” system now they literally have to just let everybody over age 70 die to ration resources we are very lucky in the US, europe always criticise us for having poor outcomes, we have poor outcomes because the types of patients we have are really high acuity patients thats because of alot of co morbidities and chronic illness and why? Because of the kind of food americans eat or choose to eat high carbohydrate high sugar diet.. which is often advertised by BIG agriculture and big pharma its a constant cycle to get people sick eat more crap and get sick and take more medicines its a business but again we have a FREE MARKET ECONOMY AKA capitalism, you just need to be an INFORMED consumer we have healthy food in the US the problem is americans dont choose it..😂 but we are very blessed to be here, im filipino and will be a US citizen soon, i wish i worked on this earlier so i can vote… its too late now… now the illegals are eating the cats and dogs and i cant vote against it 😩
My plan was to retire in the Phili but a sudden change of plan after living in London England for over 50 years I do not think I will fit in plus my two children are born and bred here now both adults have their own lives friends and jobs so there is no reason to move back not saying never but of course for holiday to see the rest of my siblings .
I think about these situations alot. Being somewhere that you created a whole new life. Home being far away and not sure how to fit in. It must be hard. I'm glad you have family around though. Be safe, blessed. Jay
Jay is this about the monkey pox 😂 I've been hearing about it, but it seems like you had a change of heart, I always look forward to your videos man
No, lol. But don't be surprised if they don't instill some travel restrictions or start scaring people soon. No change of heart, lol. Full throttle into the Phil's soon. Lol 😆 thanks buddy
@jaysphilippines cool man, glad to hear
Nice one Jay, but be careful with telling stories like at the end, Filipinas can get very jealous 😬
I know, mine is no different. Very jealous and bad temper, 😆.
Pretty girl
appreciate that Maria
What level of nurse did you walk away from to build sheds?
The TRUTH is
" MAKING A LIVING MONEY 💵💰" is good in the USA. RETIRING / LIVING a GOOD HAPPY LIFE / CHOOSE the PHILIPPINES. So while you're still young living in the U.S now you should earn / make money 🤑 / SAVE for your RETIREMENT PLAN /😮 in the Philippines and for the schooling for your daughter. Like what Filipino OFW'$ they go abroad and work and save and go back to the PHILIPPINES for retirement. Good luck 🤞❤
Thank you Rosana for sharing this perspective! I completely agree that earning and saving in the U.S. can provide a solid foundation for a happy retirement in the Philippines. It’s inspiring to see how many OFWs work hard to build a better future for themselves and their families. I appreciate your support and good wishes - jay
I disagree with your prisoner comment during COVID in Philippines, I spent half the time in Philippines and half the time in Canada during COVID 2020-2022 (USA was the same) and I had more fun (and I felt less prisoner) in Phils than in the West, YES there were alot of tougher rules and lots of restrictions, BUT you can still spend time in the beach and nobody will say anything, if anything the beaches were better because there were less tourist and it was more fun than in any city in Canada or USA. I remember in 2020 when I got stranded in Philippines for 9 months and then going back to the West for a year in 2020-2021, I said I rather get stranded and spend COVID months in Philippines than in the West, and that was even with all the restrictions and I also had a baby daughter just like you.
That's odd,, I recall my daughter wasn't allowed to be outside without the fear of rewards being given to locals for calling swat on us. Or was she allowed to go into stores. Disagreement is fine, doesn't make it true. When I got her to America, she was allowed to be outside and into stores, parks.
@@jaysphilippines Yeah but that lasted only afew months, end of March to May, the same it lasted for afew months in Canada or USA and probably the whole world (except China which lasted years after), I remember family members in Canada and USA told me they also couldn't go out outside for a couple of months when COVID started, the police will give them a fined, and you could also call the police if you hear big gatherings happening in an apartment or a house party, etc, etc.
And I remember there was alot of fake news, I was stranded in the province btw, specially coming from Manila where people said there was curfews after 10 pm or whatever time (this happened like 4-5 months after COVID started), BUT when I got there on August of 2020, I spent alot of times at night all over Manila and no curfew happened, you could get an uber and taxi well past midnight and nobody will stop you.
@calo2006 i have 3 grown kids in America, while it obviously was disappointing to see it anywhere, out of cities had options to serve or not serve people, masks or not. I could still take her out and play in America without fear of swat in red state we live in. California, new York. Well they was different. I'll agree it was all bad. But, being told I can only grocery shop on certain days and or risk being apprehended by swat teams without my covid pass, 😆 that only happened in Phil's. But Phil's takes it orders from its masters , those certain un named countries who run things.
@@jaysphilippines Yeah I agree, during the month of April of 2020 (and even on May in some provinces), they needed to have a pass to get groceries and be walking in the street, but like I said it only lasted 1 or 2 months. So yeah during that time 1-2 months you can say that USA and Canada was less boring during COVID, but after that from June and up I rather choose been in the Philippines than been in the West, more fun over there. And that's me loving Canadian Summers, lots of things to do in Canada, but that year on 2020 everything was close in the West, like fun events, festivals, concerts, amusement parks, camping, public beaches, anything in group gatherings was close. So it was boring in that sense, yeah you have more freedom to go out, BUT to do what? there was nothing open that year! So that's why I said I had more fun in the Philippines because you know you could always find something open over there (illegally open, lol) I remember hiding when we hear the police, but most of the time the police never came. Also the beaches were amazing, that time they used to call me Island Boy because I used to camp sometimes during COVID and a couple of times I spent the night. Of course my daughter and partner couldn't stay that long with me in the beach because my daughter was only afew months old so they had to go back home which was like a 5 minutes motorcycle ride.
is your family going to stay there for good?
We are Philippines 🇵🇭 bound.