🇵🇭 WARNING: The 8 REASONS To AVOID The PHILIPPINES At ALL Costs
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ม.ค. 2025
- BEWARE: 8 Reasons YOU Should NEVER GO To The PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭
Thinking about moving to the Philippines? Planning a vacation? STOP! 🚨 Before you book that flight, watch THIS video. The Philippines might not be the tropical paradise you’ve been dreaming of. In this video, I’m sharing the 8 brutal reasons why the Philippines might not be for you. 🌴 From the extreme heat to the non-stop attention on dating apps, you NEED to know what you're getting into. Trust me, this isn’t the postcard-perfect fantasy you’ve seen online.
We’ll cover everything from:
🌡️ The sweltering tropical heat
🍲 The bizarre and exotic foods
💸 The surprising cost of living
👫 The constant attention (yes, really)
If any of these sound like deal-breakers, it’s time to rethink that dream of island life! 🌊
But, if you can handle these challenges, you just might fall in love with this beautiful country as much as I have. Want to know if you have what it takes to thrive in the Philippines? Click play NOW!
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I AM WITH A VERY GOOD FILIPINO FAMILY AS A VOLUNTEER FOR THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WITH FREE BOARD WITH AN UNIVERSITY EDUCATED FAMILY.
I HAVE BEEN COMING TO THE PHILIPPINES SINCE 200I
INCLUDING AS A MENTOR INSIDE BILLIBID AND MEDIUM SECURITY PRISON
FROM 20I4 TO 2017
I HAVE NO REGRETS AT ALL COMING TO THE PHILIPPINES FROM NEW ZEALAND...
My fifth flight trip to phils start in november. Be nice to be there again. First trip in 2015. I still enjoy Phils everytime i am there. So now i stay there for 5 months. I take a trip there every year from now on. Nice videos you make. I watch next one too. Keep making videos. I am from Norway.
@@Brian_The_Lion what a of rubbish
Refer to my Reply
What city is this
In the last 4 years, I've travelled to PI four times. I found a great woman and now currently live here for the last 9 months. All of your points are good, I guess. It just depends on your personality and what your expectations are. Everything official is printed in English. The thing that I find most disrupting is the heat, with that additional killer element, the humidity. Most malls and Govt buildings have AC. Believe me you WILL have it in your home. The food here is pretty basic, either loaded with sugar or salt. I don't live in a tourist area so I'm typically the only American around, but that's cool for me. The amenities, those things that would make your stay here most enjoyable are available. High speed internet, Solar systems, etc Health care is available but you cannot use your Medicare here. All in all, it is what I expected, and I plan to stay. The wealth disparity is stark, but that just means our dollars go ALOT further. That's a win. PH is LOADED with hotties. Depending on what you are looking for, you might find you like it. Hell, California wasn't perfect, I assure you. I lived there for 20 years....
sounds about right to me., im moving there in a year. lived in cali and vegas. i just want my dollar to stretch more over there
@@archiecruz6336Not all people are suited to live in the Philippines
@@archiecruz6336 rule one don't act like your rich their get tired of it fast. best act like normal human and respect them.
I'm from Los aangeles and want to find a Philippina...so done with these tacky, cheating and lying western women, lol
Warning: Sarcastic Title.
Thank you for saving me time 💌
Yeah
You beat me to it..
I laughed at the "walkable city" reason. Even in makati they mostly don't even have pavements in many parts and you are forced to walk in traffic, dodge crazy motorbikes and inhale fumes ... yeah really "walkable"
I'm not familiar with walking Makati, but I walk 10-12km nightly in BGC. Unless it's raining. Never had any kind of issues. I stumbled and fell on a dark sidewalk nearly midnight. The passing cars stopped and pedestrians crossed the street to help me up (I'm old and disabled). I got up and people got back in their cars after helping me. That doesn't happen in America. Been here 2 years, no regrets.
@@Roadglide59 Unfortunately, that's only true in BGC. For the rest of the country , there are few walkable streets with sidewalks, and drivers do not stop at pedestrian lanes.
@@reynaldoflores4522I totally agree, my 1st 18 months in the Philippines 🇵🇭 was in Dumaguete. No way I could feel safe or comfortable walking there after dark. BGC for the win 👍
@@Roadglide59 bgc the rich ppl . then next is makati .
@@hillbillyintheasia6122 the rich areas are expanding. Laguna, santa rosa is also building a mini bgc, bulucan as well,and clark global city. Those reclamation projects in manila bay are all future bgcs in the near future.
The fact that they just discovered 500 more islands bringing it to over a total of 7,600 beautiful beaches and islands is horrible!!!
SHHHHHH..Don't be Too Loud, The Chinese Might Hear or See your Comment. You know Everything is theirs....
Loving this list. I would add that if you're a glass half empty personality--or you are quick to anger or criticize, or are very impatient--you may find certain aspects of life in the Philippines difficult. Arrive with the attitude that you will be calm, go with the flow and interact with your fellow human beings respectfully and positively. Often you should not complain even when you have every right to, because it will be considered disrespectful--not just by the person you are complaining to, but by everyone else around you.
I am a Filipino, don't push #3 too far. Be safe.
I concur..
Hmmm compared to Thailand? Is it safer
@Colonel_Mar never been to Thailand so I wouldn't know
@@jesseferdinandpasco1661 I've been to Thailand. It's safer.
@@jesseferdinandpasco1661 I've been to Thailand. It's safer compare Manila proper vs Bangkok. If it's BGC, Makati business center, yes it's safer.
Something for those considering the move.. Once you get tired of the huge malls and plethora of restaurants; There aren't a lot of things to do in Manila. BGC and Makati are nice, but the reality of 15 million people, most of whom are very poor, sets in. Everything is dense. Even higher end neighborhoods have tightly packed houses and narrow streets. The people are the best part of Manila. And the best parts of the Philippines are outside of metro Manila.
Best take a project.
Exactly! Manila is one of the most overpopulated mega cities in the world. Why would anyone wanna add themselves to that 😂
It really does sound terrible - a tropical paradise filled with ready and willing hotties and where my money that barely gets me by in California will have me living like a King. Thanks for the warning, bro!
Doing the Lord’s work brother
You are a walking ATM machines, but u sound like a typical expat pervert. The hotties do not want you if u are older, unless u give them what they want. You will need a desperate young girl to meet, then u can do what u want. You will get your sex desires, expats are a bunch of perverts....predators,,,,
here's the real reason why you should avoid the philippines at all cost, because you'll get trapped.
let me explain, because of the beautiful beaches, the chill lifestyle. you won't even want to leave. 😅
The PARASITEs will drain you.
@hannobaali_makendali who are the parasites?
@@Fudge-picker If u gotta ask, you’re probably one (or has one feeding off of u).
@@Fudge-pickerthe poors. Just hangout with upper middle class people and you'll be fine tho
it gets really old after awhile, most girls are boring. They are on their phones 24hrs, outside and in the room. They like to do live video chats in the rooms, constantly texting and some doing tiktok in the room. Nothing in common to talk about, its just about sex and nothing else for the man. Most of them can speak english, but do not understand the meaning of english. Been there done that,,,,Sex gets boring after awhile, that is why most pervert expats always have new girls,,,sex sex
You pretty much got it spot on, except for the "Walkable" part. Walkable only applies to some of the "better" locales. Most of the time you walk on the road itself. Hope You keep enjoying what our country has to offer, warts and all 😂
*coughcoughAngelesCitycoughcough*
60 years ago there was a blond American teenager was left by the parents or got lost and my mom help for a week or 2 until his flight got confirmed mostly he likes to be with our jeepneys collect the fare as a conductor and he loves it he slept on our sofa made of narra and rattan fiber, my mom just help someone who are in need.
There are at least 4 million people in the Philippines living in shocking slums that would make any westerner shake with disbelief, one of the biggest slums is right near the airport in Manila. All seems fine as long as you don't leave the mall.
You are right in everything you said. I am married to a Filipina and she's great. Respect is everywhere. Plus, you will get special treatment. I do tip more than they are use to. My wife say I tip too much. I try to give to the homeless when I have money on me or in the car. I bought a 5 bedroom 5 bathroom house 3,000 Sq.ft. We have some family members living with us. They are very nice people. They are very respectful. I have a great retirement.
The Philippines loves American people, and American money. I gave a server at Denny's a $10 tip and she was so grateful, like she just won the lottery. In the USA a $10 tip could get you stabbed.
I enjoyed the humorous commentary on your videos. Good luck with your life adventures in the Philippines :)
Came me
I so love the description so to speak of each LMAO! Expertly said and narrated, Godbless you Brian! may have more #CalamansiIceTea #GreetingsFromCebu
I was in Cebu about 5 weeks ago and landed at Mactan Airport from Taipei via Seattle... After 10 minutes of leaving the airport and meeting family with hugs and kisses, it dawned on me that somebody left the oven on!
Where in the world was the heat coming from? I've never been so crispy before. Then, after 2 or 3 days, my body began to swell up a bit, and I was advised to lay down somewhere and raise my legs to manage the swelling, but overall, I wasn't uncomfortable! 😊😂
you had swelling in your legs? I think its your health and not the heat, u have kidney problems or diabetes? Goodluck on healthcare there,,,been there done that,,,Goodluck getting to a hospital in an emergency,,,,
@dsrrellgriffith1161 Yes, I have diabetes... Currently, I'm on meds, as well as make frequent doctor office visits. If and when the decision to make my move to the Philippines, my diet plan is to avoid eating starchy foods as much as possible to avoid medical complications!
The heat is what you will wish you never went there! 🔥
Liver problems maybe ..
@@dsrrellgriffith1161 First thought the swelling was from the ladies.
Yup, just tell the truth 😮😮😮I’m Pinay in the US but hesitant to go back there & live forever. Just to visit for short periods, is much better.
You'll get deported anytime soon, right Mr Trump?
Only in the Philippines will you find that many locals will smile at you, cheerfully answer your inquiries and will address you in a very respectful way. Try other countries and you will see the difference compared to the Filipinos. 😊😊😊
Thailand
It's all a group ACT by Colonized Cloneans of REAL Asians.
@ yep, a group act done by millions of people, 120 million roughly.
@@norab2125 Millions of STUPIDIOTARDs.
In the Philippines they hate walking. I have found that out many times.
That looks like the inside of the SM Aura Mall in BGC. I live in the Uptown Mall area of BGC and walk past there every night (yes I walk alone at night in complete safety). This is a great area, haven't heard a chicken in months, no farm animals, no trikes, no homeless, no beggers and no worries 👍. It might cost a bit more, but it's worth it.
Beautiful area
Subs here . Keep them coming ! Great vlogg 👍👍👍👍
What a lot of rubbish I have been coming to the Philippines since 2001 and currently have been invited by a Filipino family to volunteer at the local Presbyterian church with free accommodation. The family including the mother who was valedictorian at University was a teacher of English at a Secondary school for 17yrs, then worked at the local Mayors office for 27 yrs now retired.
I have been here almost a year now and its a wonderful experience to be invited into a Filipino family. I am living in a smaller city 320klm south of Manila.
My previous time in the Philippines was for nearly three years in Muntinlupa mentoring a group of inmates on both Bilibid and Medium security prison in the Toastmasters system for public speaking as they were studying at University level to become Church Pastors.
Tell me you didn’t watch the video without telling me you didn’t watch the video 😂
the whole video is sarcasm. I hate this channel. It's like Brian_the_lion is scripting his videos with a narrative written by a high school freshman aspiring to be a great author. stop trying to win a Pulitzer and narrate it with sincerity. every video this cat makes is like this. just be real.
Your prose is so classy Brian! Kudos!
filipinos love walking seing around,going to mall or park
nice Brian! you nailed it!
RUBBISH !!!!!!
That's another thing about people in the Philippines that's different - air conditioners!
While being cool (temperature wise) is the goal, my family who picked me up from the airport had the car on full freeze and while they basked in the frostbite glory, I had to put on a sweater because I did not want to lose blood circulation throughout my body!
ac makes one feel hoter like heaters make one feel colder, humans adjust to v climate ver in if ge=iven a chance 2 adapt.
You’re selling snake oil. It’s atrocious in the PH. Spin it all as a positive and collect your monitization. I get it. But the reality is the food is beyond disgusting, the service is slow and incompetent
. Don’t get me started on infrastructure and trying to ride in a bus, jeepney, tricycle if you’re taller than 5, 4”. Sore backs, sinuses infections and dengue infested because of poor sanitary conditions. Urine all over the place. You are a typical TH-camr not being honest about the real Philippines. All due to the way TH-cam censorship and monetization works.
I'am 100% with You , @Slydwg2007
He is in BGC, but he’s still breathing the same carcinogenic air as everybody else in that area. What a joke.
you never been outside of the philippines and it shows
@@touredjacked4167 I’m in BGC right now too. Same poor service here. I had to wait to check in until check in time 2pm, there were 14 people waiting chaos in the lobby and lots of noise. It could have been avoided by letting ppl check in before 2pm but I guess rules are rules. Why do something nice for a customer and reduce the confusion of everyone checking in at the same time. It’s the Philippines nuff said. It’s bad in BGC too. Keep selling snake oil
Thank you Brian. May God bless and keep you always.
i think you leaen more in the philipine always drink fresh buko juice fresh from the tree
I have been here a year and please be realistic before moving here ! It’s a very difficult to live here !
Yeah it’s awful here. Definitely don’t come 😂
Hilarious…..complaining about sir ma’am as an issue. 😂 cultural show of respect, ingrained and politeness is in most Asians dna.
I love the snark and the plot twist on how you did the vlog, but, cover the things that might not be so great also. Don't care what country you live in there is good and there is bad. When you are a foreigner it could be extra bad.
I love my Filipino sisters and brothers though! The hospitality, the warmness, the respect, the kindness and compassion they have, and let's not even talk about the food because that's just Gucci fire bangin!
Balanced perspective still necessary. But this was enjoyable and entertaining!
Brian, I love this vlog, very honest. Kudos to you ❤
Great video and information Brother!! Salamet!!
Your content and how you present is right down my alley😊 Looking forward to your VOS for our islands.
Thank you for your opinion and letting people know what they should expect in the Philippines.
In the early 1900s, the U.S. government was influenced by major auto manufacturers like Ford to design roadways for their cars and not specifically for pedestrians. Now, everybody is just driving and few people are walking because the U.S. was programmed to use cars all the time.
I love the tragic/chaotic humor. keep up the good vibes and share more smiles to the world.😁😁😁 Im Filipino so "THANK YOU SIR".. 😜✌👍
Thank you,,,Brian for the full realization how Pilipino cultures still exist today in age!
The Philippines is paradise. Been there for the nth time.
A paradise for crooks and lawlessness
Perfect! thank you sir!
This channel never covers the bad, even when he tries, he sugar cones the F out of it😂. “Hey guys shit doesn’t taste so bad if u add honey🍯” 😅
😂😂😂 nah bruddah, shit tastes bad even with honey and soy sauce
I unironically hate 7-1. I don't think anyone likes to spend more than they can afford tho.
I would only consider the Philippines if I faced homelessness in the US.
Thanks Brian for making our country the best destination all Americans would really love to explore the Philippines.
You be safe.
God bless you.
Philippines have lots of beautiful shopping malls…lots of people in the lobby and only sales ladies inside the stores watching people walking bye😂.
lived here 13 years permanently now still, this video is very disingenuous - it isn’t walkable in most places unless you consider walking in the road as mostly there are no sidewalks, food prices for mcdonald’s big mac value meal is 278 pesos just under $5 USD. Most expats will admit the novelty takes a few years to wear off, but, they will also explain to you difficulties dealing with locals once they realize you are not a tourist and you have no desire to just give away money. If you go to an area and are not related to someone from there, and it is not a tourist spot, be cautioned. There is a reason the US department of state has a travel caution for the Philippines. Videos like this cause many to come totally unprepared. There are many good things, but a lot has permanently changed since the pandemic and I see more and more youtubers hyperinflating the good qualities while missing important marks concerning safety and downsides - which there are many.
I went to Manila in the summer and I like how much cooler, less humid it is than places like Texas and Florida. The filipinos were dropping like flies from heat exhaustion when I went to Enchanted Kingdom. I felt relieved to get away from the Phoenix heat and cool off. What should be pointed out is, the mall that has 999 on the outside sells cheap stuff, isn't worth it. I got 3 pairs of shoes, Adidas and Nike Air Jordans. Sounds great but they only lasted 6 weeks each. The padding on the bottom is paper thin. Not worth the 1300 php.
At first, I thought this video would be serious, but when that first sarcastic statement was voiced, I started laughing and knew you'd be praising the Philippines tongue-in-cheek for the rest of the video! Thanks for sharing your experience. The Philippines are definitely on my radar!
I have been married to a pinoy for 20 years now. Countless trips to the PI but it is not for everyone. I only recommend to go there and spend some time there. You will either like it or not. As with all cultures there are many good things and some bad things. It is up to you.
Pinoy is a man pinay is a woman
Youi nailed it man!
I love this video. well done with your switcheroo. I loved the Philippines too. smiles smiles smiles everywhere. the best food night market with live music i have ever seen/felt/experienced.
What mall is this? I'm going back to the Philippines in Feb
Mall of Asia
All points well taken. I’m a local, but been to most metro areas abroad as well. Philippines is no more dangerous than any of them, but has a good proportion of peace loving, patient and faithful people. Poverty exists in droves, so are the crazy rich. You got everything here, just don’t be stupid, don’t rely too much on anyone or the government, and you’ll have a fine even wonderful time. I can live anywhere, but choose to stay here. I live and will die in my home country.
I have been travelling to other countries but i still love to live in the Philippines. ❤❤❤
I heard that at least 6 months a year it is raining. I wonder if it's true.
Mostly true, or at least once a day, every day, for long stretches of May-December. That's when there isn't a typhoon passing through. The dry season tends to get very hot by March-April-May, in Luzon, so that really is no improvement, and people begin hoping the rainy season comes early.
The only thing I hate about the Philippines is the heat and the humidity.
mosquitos,,,haha
My skin loves it!
@@JB-dk8zc i prefer cool breeze and cooler weather.
Are you trying to get to go. I'm sold. booking a flight next year.
Well now that is changed since an American man that got kidnapped and killed and just was found in the ocean
One person in an entire nation dies, and it has affected your outlook. This is what national media does, it skews your perspective of reality.
The place where he was kidnapped and killed is in a red zone, it's a place that most of us won't even dare go. And, it was his choice to still stay even after being told by his neighbors that there was a threat in his life.
Great vlog Mr Brian!
I think you are featuring megamall in Pasig, one of my favorite❤
Megamall is in Mandaluyong.
If you want to go to Philippines, few tips; don’t hang out with the poor people and be wise.
If you feel Phils is hot then don't come here, we can't do about it. This is a tropical country so naturally it's hot esp.. during summer. This is God given country in the tropics. It doesn't lies in the artic region. You can't change it. If you feel hot, then go to the beach ang swim or to some hidden falls and enjoy. Than just critizing the place.
Been wanting to visit for sometime now, i live in the midwest USA cheapest flights i could find are around 3k, anyone have any suggestions on searching for cheaper flights, ie: which airline ,best time to travel, would like to visit in the coolest"temperature" time of year, also is it 420 friendly?
Are you kidding
@@jamatron19 Thx for your reply, so very helpful.
I'm an American who has been here 17 years and I dispute every single one.
Hey, how come all the signs in the shopping mall are in English?
English is the 2nd language for some of us and 3rd language for the others. English used to be the medium of instruction in our schools back then and our documents here are in English. And when speaking, we basically mix English to our mother tongue.
@@mes6759 Thanks. It used to drive me nuts, the way they would swing back and forth from English to their native language , especially on TV.
😂LOL! This is so funny! I sent this to my fiance who is planning to come with me to visit the Philippines soon. My ex-bf moved to Philippines hoping I’ll retire there😅. He has no plans to return to US after 9 yrs of traveling around Philippines renting & renovating resorts.
If you are earning dollars, and spending in pesos….Philippine is heaven on earth.🎉
If you can't stand warm weather, don't come here.
Sir Brian, got a better title for this video?
Its only a financial paradise if your job pays you a lot. If you're a foreigner, better find an international company that hires foreigners and pays you in your home country's legal wage or start a business and actually be good in managing that business
4:00 its when they say “hello dear” is when you run as fast as you can in the other direction and hang on to your wallet
Introducing the videoke ❤❤
Thank you for loving our country.
I hope you get a chance to try the
Tuba (coconut wine) and Mango Rum😊 it’s something unique for a change.
Enjoy the sunny weather and palm trees all year round. Cheers🥂
I think the title should be DON'T GO TO THE PHILIPPINES..( UNPREPARED) I see so many people going to the Philippines with no plans and no extra money...in the past a guy would sell his house in the US ...let's just say for $200,000 ...he would build a house for $100,000 and have $100,000 in savings and live off his pension.. retirement or SSI ..there was no need to even touch the savings account..it's SAD People go to the Philippines and never buy property or a house...they live paycheck to paycheck just like in the US...
This is very much a matter of taste. You will need patience and you will have to deal with often distressing realities - poverty, dirt, traffic (not mentioned is horrible Manila vehicular traffic - even just Makati-BGC), flooding, and the often disheveled state of buildings, private or public- look folks, its a poor country, and it shows. If you have the grit to deal, it can be charming and wonderful. But its not for everyone.
Im going soon and my biggest fear is not being able to find anything i can eat. Super picky
Yeah. Certain parts of Cebu are walkable, but in Cebu City there are not many place with continuous sidewalks. Oh, and you need to watch where you step too. There are obstructions like abandoned garbage, dog shit, and dangling wires.
Totally agree. Walking through Cebu City sometimes feels like an assault course. Massive kerb heights, sidewalks blocked by street vendors, crazy traffic and fumes especially at peak times. Best places to walk are the malls.
Love this! Hope to see you around Brian!
seems that you truly admire Philippines
...😊.well well well,big thanks and appreciate that sir
Over crowded in Metro Manila, yes it’s beautiful but explore other provinces not only Manila
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Godbless you Man.Thank you for those nice comments.😂😢😮😅😊
Is there ONE place that Spain conquered that didn't end up in poverty?
Stop noticing
I will revisit my family there but will NOT live there! No way I will stay more than two weeks.
It gives the "I'm home" feeling?
Some of us need that... badly.
Thank you!❤
The professionalism in the Philippines is 1st world class! 😊
Love the sarcastic approach! haha!! Well said Brian!
Hey B, your audio in this is in mono. Take time to turn it to stereo.
Danger: going to the Philippines you run a serious risk of being happy.
I can listen to you all day❤ I love your voice❤
It's very cheap to leave in the Philippines but you can't earn much either
Thank you, Sir.
OMG, this is so true and funny!
You sound like a writer. Are you?
What an amazing departure from all the doom and gloom channels now filling youtube. So sick of them. 100% on target on all 10 points. I love the Philippines and cannot imagine living anywhere else! I live in Cordova. A place few, if any, foreigners dare to tread. Have yet to see a white foreigner anywhere here since 2016 when I loved here. . Frankly I am grateful for that. Don't want this place to turn into another Dumaguete.
I love this video - new subscriber here! I love how you put out your content! Funny and very engaging
Did you get hit by bashers just reading the title and not watching the videos? Bwahaha may be Philippines is not for you lol
There’s no sarcasm in the Philippines 😂
There was a cool breeze blowing this morning with the heat arriving later.
Hot and humid are some of the best parts of the Philippines. Hahaha,
Brian , visit Baguio City summer capitall of the Philippines.
That would be my retirement city in the Philippines. Cool mornings then spring like weather in the afternoon.