The west is deteriorating, man this is harsh. I'm not a history buff I'm just so interested in history during my school days and as a Filipino we know 2, our own Philippine history and a little bit of American though I believe, they now have eliminated the American history in our curriculum altogether. Industrial Revolution. Where did it start? In the west, America and Europe had it all started though we have Japan in Asia having a bit of comfortable living standard already starting in those times together with the west. Think of this. The Philippines wasn't called a poor country then nor was it rich either, but, it was ahead of most of Asians besides the Japanese in terms of having many citizens living satisfactory or a taste of westernized lives. There were less than 20 million Filipinos back then and how is that not possible especially that we got Americanized during the American times. Everything was literally cheap and you can fill a grocery bag with a peso or two at least according to my grandparents. That makes sense. Any stage of I think, any country's history, my topic, (but let's focus on the west) stays for years and it evolves to either more growth or in declining state for years or even decades. There is no such thing we have heard of a country that developed just in say, 5 to 10 years and it's citizens turned rich from being impoverished. It takes many years or decades. If a country is on a downward route in its cost of living index-this is what sums up the overall status of living standard of a nation, that also stays in that route, for years or decades. With a bit of exception in the case of tiny Singapore with only 6 million anyway. Had Indians or Filipinos been only that few, then no doubt! India and the Philippines could easily have been members of the First World group of nations for how do you govern over a 100 million or a billion people both with western style democracy, just with more complicated freedom? A leader would choose 6 million to govern and make their lives good quick. And Singaporean laws are strict. No doubt they are progressive. Let's get to the point. According to those that live and have lived in the west, it's not the same as it was. Everything is expensive. And prices aren't locked for years, it can go up to the dictates of the economic condition which is not looking great nowadays. Where are the developing countries headed? How about the west?
As an American born Filipina it is great to have interviews with fellow Filipino Americans. Very intelligent questions keep up the good work. Help open the eyes to the PH to our fellow Americans. Hope to visit the PH for a couple months & would like to make BGC my home base. A referral for a 2 month rental would be appreciated. Happy Holidays🎄🎁
From my experience of talking with hundreds of foreigners around the world, the easiest & most convenient remote/freelance job is to become a developer/programmer. Can be achieved with online courses, university, etc... I don't do it, but it's one of the jobs with the biggest international demand. By the way, good interview as always. Enjoy the interviews of expat families. Shows people that it isn't always necessarily "too late".
I'm in SoCal and I don't feel safe mostly because of the politicians who do absolutely nothing to punish criminals. Then if you try to protect yourself there's a good chance that you will get into trouble. I'm trying to get my wife to move but she keeps saying that she can't make as much money in any other state. She doesn't listen to me when I tell her about the high taxes here and that it's not the gross income that counts but rather the net income is what's important. Everything costs so much here so I can't wait to get the hell out of here and move to the Philippines. Living here in Commiefornia is putting such a lot of stress on me every day unlike living in the Philippines. My life is far better and healthier in the Philippines.
I'm with ya, my brother. We will be building a home in the Philippines next year. I live in San Diego county. Prices, crime, homelessness, and paying more for everything. Property taxes are horrendous. Home Insurance is very expensive and getting harder and harder to find. I'm renting my home out to relatives to offset the costs. I really just wanna sell my home and get the heck out!
Do this. Put a PowerPoint presentation together, get some wine and make it fun. This is a sales job and with women you need to sell to their emotions ie. how this is going to make HER feel. This is your wife, I'm assuming you've been married for some time, so you should know what buttons to press.
I was born and raised in Orange County, California, but I am currently living in Atlanta, Georgia. I am going to have my first ever international trip soon to Bangkok Thailand. Eventally, I want to move somewhere in Asia because I feel that Asian culture is very family oriented.
Great vlog, very informative! I completely agree, Livin La Vida Tagalog distinguishes itself among other family vloggers in BGC. What sets them apart is the authenticity in their content. Unlike other families who often portray a "picture-perfect facade", LLVT embraces the genuine ups and downs, making their content truly engaging and authentic. Thank you for the interview! They deserve to be recognized.
As filam who plans on visiting at the end of the year and hearing another filam’s perspective about the move to the Philippines- I find this video extremely informative. Thank youS
Hey guys, Love your content and interviews as it is very informative. I am a 58 year young Pinoy that moved to the US in 1986 when I was 20 and have been here longer than in the PI. I am very fluent in Tagalog but of the 80's version and have visited several times as my wife and I have a lot of family there still. I've noticed that most of your guests are almost 40 or younger where healthcare is not as big a priority as someone my age or older. My question is where do most expats go for medical care if needed or required? I am in fairly good shape and workout regularly and not a heavy drinker. Appreciate the input in advance and keep up the good work. Maybe I'll see you guys soon as we will be in Manila for a month long visit from January 23 thru Feb 22. Mabuhay!!!
My BF purchased a land property in Camaya Coast. Has not built his home yet since that will be his next step in the future. Despite bieng in his 30's. It''s his dream to live and retire there.
A topic I’m interested in seeing would be an interview with foreign students, why they chose to study in the colleges & universities in the Philippines & what they’re majoring in.
Dude Chicagoan here instead of moving to Philippines moved to Texas 😂😂😂😂😂😂. I like Brian interview we have something in common both in the Navy and corpsman. Im coming to PI soon love to meet up with you perhaps you can interview me lol Been in Southeast Texas now for over a year. Considering relocating back to PI after this trip.
I appreciate California its beautiful and an excellent place to live, its a big state, if you can afford it. You can the have the best of both world. Im fortunate to live in CA and go to Philippines to enjoy the place and visit my relatives.
America is fine people. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with retiring in paradise wherever you find that, but some people feel they have to justify the change by running down their own country. 🤷♂️🤷♂️
So you mean it's not true when they say that it is not safe in their neighborhood anymore or that prices are skyrocketing to heaven? Those are the 2 most common reason why they are leaving the US.
@@wavemaker2077 It’s has never been safe to live in poor and some working class neighborhoods. The USA is a big country. Capitalism works for some people. The stock market just hit an all time high. If they hate America they should give up their passports. 🤣🤣
Nice interview I myself is planning on retiring there soon cause the cost of living here in CA is too much. Besides that what I don’t like living in America in general is that neighbors have no interactions with each other.
I have never lived in the US. My wife has never lived in the US. We retired to the Philippines through choice 4 years ago. We didn't need the US to afford us an 'opporunity' to travel or work or earn. We both spent our lives working overseas, working independently and earning enough money and investing wisely so we could retire early, very early, without having to work into our old-age or relying on social security payments. We have savings, an income and property. You seem to convey an ill-deserved sense of superiority, often displayed by parochial Americans who have not experienced life outside their home state, let alone outside the country. I am more widely travelled than most Americans - barely 50% have passports and the 'foreign' experience of vast majority of those who have managed to break out of their own state is to go to Mexico or Canada. When I say widely travelled, I also mean within the US itself - Georgia, Virginia, Florida, New York, Ohio, Illinois, Nevada, California. The USA is not the greatest country in the world. There is a huge wealth gap, social and racial problems and a corrupt government, comprising overwhelmingly racist, self-serving politicians, epitomised by the Orange God whom I strongly suspect you worship.
@Joshuarizalforeman816 The poster's comment is valid, they did earn or accumulated their wealth in the US. You posted nothing to refute that. It appears that you and your wife are smart and disciplined team, congratulations. While almost every country has opportunities to live a decent life and accumulate wealth, without a doubt the US provides the most opportunities, I hope we can agree on that. Blessings.
Just my two cents, I prefer you stay with the facts and things an American Filipino or any other ethnicity, should know when they move to the Philippines. Your experiences are great, but that’s a sidebar issue. Your other video on living in BGC or Makati was a good one
I’m from Canada it’s actually easier for me to go than an American for one simple reason our taxes are not linked to citizenship but residency meaning I’m not taxed in Canada if I live somewhere else sadly as an American there is no way for you to escape American tax. Now you do have the higher value currency working for you but luckily for me even as a Canadian 95% of my wealth is in USD because I only invest in American companies.
Provincial life for Expats/ Filrets( Filipino returnees!) is a lot Stressfree than those Expats who stay in BGC or MKATI..that is if they have really more than enough DollarCash to splurge on
I just sent money to Manila at the rate of 58.38 for a dollar. About security, in Manila it’s always been safe everywhere because there are always security guards in commercial establishments, even in churches and in schools. I’m from Manila, worked in a bank for 16 years before I migrated to California. I noticed here going to a bank I don’t see armed security guards, while in Manila they have armed security guards for more security. Then there are a lots of shooting incidents here, one was in elementary school, in a church and in a beauty salon and even in a mall. Places you don’t think will end up in tragedy because of a crazy and insane guy.
California is very expensive ridiculous prices old old apartment come to Texas Houston San Antonio Austin just live in suburbs.lots of job here.Texas very conservative.lots of people moved in Texas from California.
I can understand that like having sleepless nights because you worry about the rising crimes and doubts about the future. But there is no place that is really safe but you really have to make your own decision and do it fast.
But you have to understand the Philippines have lots of problems that shouldn't be problems like the national ID some are waiting to have theirs for over a year but the government can't seem to source the plastic needed to make the ID. Like merchants hoarding basic supplies to artificially drive up the prices. I can say a lot more but I shouldn't.
We've lived here in Temecula since 2003. We love it. One of the safest cities in California. Has the highest ranked schools in Riverside county. We haven't had any safety issues so far in the past 20 years, keeping fingers crossed. Sorry to hear Brian had a bad experience here but it can happen anywhere I guess. Overall Temecula is a safe place although it has become very expensive to live here too, we were just fortunate to buy a house 20 years ago when it was cheap. Our kids grew up here, went away for college and came back to work in the wineries here. I also retired from the Navy and we decided that we will stay here for good but also plan to build a house in the Philippines so we can visit 3-4 months a year when the weather is cooler. Goodluck to shipmate Brian and his family. Hope everything works well for you guys.
I'd like to hear about the spiritual life in the Philippines. Good times, food, beaches, bars, relationships , lower costs of living---fun, fun, and more fun are all well and good. But how about one's spiritual life. Is that a concern? Or is that a "private matter" irrelevant to air?
That is true. California is too expensive to live in. I live in 3-BR apartment for USD 3,900 monthly and salary remains the same. I am also planning to move to the Philippines by next year.
Maybe nobody explained why some people can cut in line because we are so used to it.. that i think is a good topic.. every province has different standards… like even if its not showing yet, 2-3 months pregnant women can be give priority..senior citizens..uniformed personnel..and medical frontliners..even if they are not in uniform…
Nice interview but what are their plans to integrate into the Filipino culture? It seems their vlog is for Americans. The kids are home schooled. They live in BGC. At least he goes to a gym and can meet locals. It'd be interesting to interview the family in say 18 months to see how much they've integrated or are still in a bubble. Does Brain have relatives in PH?
Idk man, I moved to the US with my parents when I was 10. Lived in some of the most ghetto areas and I have never been mugged even biking through gang areas back in high school. When I moved back to the Philippines to study when I was 19, in my first three months I was already mugged and held at gun point and got my phone stolen 😂 I always felt safer here in California, than I did in the Philippines. You gotta be hella rich and hella privileged to think it's better in the Philippines. That's just crazy to me.
Here’s a counterpoint: I am living in Palo Alto, CA (Bay Area) and my kids go to an amazing public school here. We have a diverse student body from all over the world, because many of the parents are Stanford graduate students from all over the world. My neighborhood is very safe, my kids hang out with other good kids. My kids are not on social media and do things kids from my day used to do. They ride bikes around the neighborhood, they have sleepovers with friends, open up lemonade stands, and all that good stuff. Yes, this is a very wealthy city where you think everyone is pretentious. That is not the case. People here don’t rock designer stuff left and right. People here are fairly modest. NorCal often has a different vibe compared to SoCal. Those who have lived in both places know. I can leave my front door unlocked and nobody will walk into my house. My cars don’t get bipped in my neighborhood. Our community here is excellent. People are nice, we are respectful of each other’s values, and all of the above. It’s more than expensive to live here, but if you’re educated, make good money, and get lucky you can live here in this utopia. Did I mention that the weather is fantastic? I love the Philippines and my folks took me there many times growing up. My parents came from small villages in Bataan. My dad’s place is dirt poor and yet I still loved being there amongst family. We’ve been blessed to be able to give back. We’ve done many capital projects and feeding programs at my dad’s elementary school. Please quit it with the bashing of California and other places. Life can be excellent here if you can afford it. That’s definitely the big IF. But if I can make it here, then you can too. To each their own though.
The thing is the crime. Even in Beverly hills there are many no bail release criminals. Sooo with many being released it's no longer safe. You may think it is, until it isn't. You have one life, USA is beautiful, it's it's not safe.
IM FROM TEMECULA/MURRIETA AREA and moved to Oregon thats crazy shootings are happening there i wanna move to the Philippines with my family very soon i have a professional baseball background here in the US and i wanna bring my knowledge to the Island could a make a good living be a coach or a trainer in the city
different people. different backgrounds. different goals. what applies to you may not apply to others. are you or your wife in the nursing profession? if not then yah this is probably a good decision. if your main line of income is your vlogs? then go! but the regular working guy would be better off in the US than here beacose of the looowww salary here.
They don't go to the Philippines to work and earn a local salary. They are usually vloggers or digital nomads who can still earn in dollars. Then there are those who don't work anymore because they already have their pension in the US.
Lala land is expensive, taxes you pay 2 ,federal and state tax, I left CA and move to Las Vegas, only 1 tax (federal). But finally I decided to move back to the Philippines to retire, I have my retirement from the govt. And my culinary pension.
Great interview. There is one thing I am curious of. Do families with small children that move to the Philippines ever think about enrolling their kids in schools over there? I think socializing with kids their age would benefit them. Or maybe most do already….Just a thought. 😊
Very informational and inspiring vlog Evan. Great job as usual. I would like to meet you one day. I am from Filipino/Canadian migrated in 1980 but recently retired. My wife and I are thinking of staying for 2-3 months to try living in the Philippines and would like to learn more on your channel.
do you need dual citizenship so you can live in the Philippines permanently ? I am contemplating leaving California in a couple years. But don’t wanna give up US citizenship.
Come on. I grew up in the Philippines but cutting lines is never a cultural thing. There are very few instances in my life where someone cut the line in front of me. Most of the time, the people are not aware that there is a line so I remind them that there is a line and they follow. It also happened to me. I went to a shorter line only to be told that the end of the line is somewhere else. Then I go there.
Hi! Please interview Gidkiddad/GKD Labels. They're music producers from the US who recently moved to PH to work with PPOP artists. They were inspired by SB19. ❤❤❤
His wife is the GOAT, she was willing to follow his leadership and move to another country with their family. She could have been that: " I'm not going to that 3rd world country" chick!😊
Temecula? I remember when Temecula was a convenience store and a trailer park. Now it's a crime ridden, drug-infested, overpopulated disaster of a city.
It would be better to hear a monthly all-in figure of $2000 / month. Based on a lower 2 bdr rent figure say $500/month and more modest food cost due to cooking at home (even getting a live-in helper to purchase wet market groceries and cook). For crying out loud, how would a couple of school teachers (Filipinos) each earning $500 / month survive? Comparing this to that $3000/month lavish life.
Hello all, yes we are also from California, moved to WA State few years ago. Over the last year, we purchased 2 condos in the Philippines, 1 for our future residence and the other for AirBnB. Excited about our move. God Bless
With the check bags thing your wife will be treated better. They will assume she is a rich American and you are the Bodyguard. You can try saying Hello to the guards first with American accent 😁. Also smile and slouch a little. Try not to look like a Terminator.
he seems like a solid dude and he nailed it with how many families (especially Californians) in America are raising their kids in truly evil environment / fashion ... it's most similar to Mao's cultural revolution times in States like California
Same person voted for a Democrat, now moved to another place and will vote the same politician with the same Ideology, the ideology that destroyed California, and I’m starting to see the same people moving here in Texas also.
I warn you, underneath the surface there is a lot of culture shock. Sure everyone speaks and understands english but you need to have the deductive powers of Sherlock Holmes, like if someone scammed you with fake money, it's almost futile to complain or go after the perpetrator even if you catch them they will say they've been scammed too and they probably were. The "right" thing to do is pass the scam to somebody else. I know I would be in trouble for saying this. Then there is this instant stereotyping like "I know this electoral candidate may be a bad person but I don't want to waste my vote so I voted for him". That's just one example out of an "endless" permutations, little things that can drive you nuts. Yes, I'm a Filipino but I grew up mostly with western culture.I mean if I get scammed I just absorb the scam instead of passing it to someone else or report it to the authorities.
But whatever you do, don't lose your temper especially if you are a foreigner or someone that can't speak the language, because I couldn't say what will happen.
My wife and I are doing our ten year plan to get out of Canada Malaysia and Philippians are on our short list. Lower tax, cost of living, lower crime, better healthcare ,warm climate and slower pace of life are our reasons to leave. Honestly the West is not getting better life is deteriorating in the western world that is only going to get worse.
BGC is not a place to live and raise a family. I'd rather be in the province with the family but then again, life will be too slow and businesses run in a snail pace.
Brian has slight drooping on the left side of his face. I know this has nothing to do with the interview, but he should have an MRI test. It could be an indicator of a possible future stroke.
Feeling entitled and boastful. They are just brown skinned English speaking dudes, that's all, could't see any Filipino values with them even a little of humbleness. They are here just for the sake of their money, TH-cam and living like a king. Tinalo pa sila ni Kulas for being humble.
Great channel, but I think you guys come off as elitist in this interview. We are all the same people, appreciate them because you guys are them. Otherwise, good info
Yes! I agree with the lack of social etiquette among some Filipinos living in the Philippines. They always want to cut in line! I also noticed that when getting through an entrance door or getting out of an elevator or getting on an escalator, they rush to get ahead of you even if you’re clearly ahead or in front of them. Male/female/young/old….it baffles me as to what they will gain out of this behavior.
@@gamerwits4329 Noted. I was actually editing my comment and added the word “some” (Filipinos). It’s just that I’ve experienced it soo many times…so it makes me wonder if other people do not find anything wrong with this behavior. This usually occurs in the city. I travel around the Philippines and haven’t experienced the same so far in the provinces.
This guy you're interviewing sounds like a trouble maker. 😂😂😂 He was telling his experienced the incident in the elevator. That's not nice of him to intimidate a person. Making it looks like he's ARROGANT. He thinks he is all that. Geeeeezzzz....
He isn’t; he’s just telling the truth. If you are not used to people not respecting your personal space, this attitude he cited as example could give one a culture shock. I also experienced that when people open a swing door and you’re walking behind them, they don’t hold the door open for you. That’s very rude. How did these people learn this type of behavior?
@@musicalarchi thats entitlement its not rude, dont expect to be treated like a queen or king coz ur a foreigner or a half breed. Dont bring your personal space attitude here, go back to where you came from if you want your personal space.
Ph is overrated. I left the Ph 15 years ago because i lost hope. I have worked in the government and i can`t stomach what government officials were doing. Obviously, stealing government funds. From the department of public works to the treasury department. You will never know ph until you work in the government.
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The west is deteriorating, man this is harsh. I'm not a history buff I'm just so interested in history during my school days and as a Filipino we know 2, our own Philippine history and a little bit of American though I believe, they now have eliminated the American history in our curriculum altogether. Industrial Revolution. Where did it start? In the west, America and Europe had it all started though we have Japan in Asia having a bit of comfortable living standard already starting in those times together with the west. Think of this. The Philippines wasn't called a poor country then nor was it rich either, but, it was ahead of most of Asians besides the Japanese in terms of having many citizens living satisfactory or a taste of westernized lives. There were less than 20 million Filipinos back then and how is that not possible especially that we got Americanized during the American times. Everything was literally cheap and you can fill a grocery bag with a peso or two at least according to my grandparents. That makes sense. Any stage of I think, any country's history, my topic, (but let's focus on the west) stays for years and it evolves to either more growth or in declining state for years or even decades. There is no such thing we have heard of a country that developed just in say, 5 to 10 years and it's citizens turned rich from being impoverished. It takes many years or decades. If a country is on a downward route in its cost of living index-this is what sums up the overall status of living standard of a nation, that also stays in that route, for years or decades. With a bit of exception in the case of tiny Singapore with only 6 million anyway. Had Indians or Filipinos been only that few, then no doubt! India and the Philippines could easily have been members of the First World group of nations for how do you govern over a 100 million or a billion people both with western style democracy, just with more complicated freedom? A leader would choose 6 million to govern and make their lives good quick. And Singaporean laws are strict. No doubt they are progressive. Let's get to the point. According to those that live and have lived in the west, it's not the same as it was. Everything is expensive. And prices aren't locked for years, it can go up to the dictates of the economic condition which is not looking great nowadays. Where are the developing countries headed? How about the west?
My SoCal apartment rent is $3,100. Lived and worked overseas for almost 20 years. The US has lost its way. Time to permanently leave.
As an American born Filipina it is great to have interviews with fellow Filipino Americans. Very intelligent questions keep up the good work. Help open the eyes to the PH to our fellow Americans. Hope to visit the PH for a couple months & would like to make BGC my home base. A referral for a 2 month rental would be appreciated. Happy Holidays🎄🎁
They have tons of furnished short term rentals.Visit RENT PAD & DOT realty
Thank you for the kind words! More to come!
From my experience of talking with hundreds of foreigners around the world, the easiest & most convenient remote/freelance job is to become a developer/programmer. Can be achieved with online courses, university, etc... I don't do it, but it's one of the jobs with the biggest international demand.
By the way, good interview as always. Enjoy the interviews of expat families. Shows people that it isn't always necessarily "too late".
I'm in SoCal and I don't feel safe mostly because of the politicians who do absolutely nothing to punish criminals. Then if you try to protect yourself there's a good chance that you will get into trouble. I'm trying to get my wife to move but she keeps saying that she can't make as much money in any other state. She doesn't listen to me when I tell her about the high taxes here and that it's not the gross income that counts but rather the net income is what's important. Everything costs so much here so I can't wait to get the hell out of here and move to the Philippines. Living here in Commiefornia is putting such a lot of stress on me every day unlike living in the Philippines. My life is far better and healthier in the Philippines.
You’re back in Cali Steven? I thought you were living in Cavite. Either way, you’re right about California. It’s sad what’s become of it.
I'm with ya, my brother. We will be building a home in the Philippines next year. I live in San Diego county. Prices, crime, homelessness, and paying more for everything. Property taxes are horrendous. Home Insurance is very expensive and getting harder and harder to find. I'm renting my home out to relatives to offset the costs.
I really just wanna sell my home and get the heck out!
Do this. Put a PowerPoint presentation together, get some wine and make it fun. This is a sales job and with women you need to sell to their emotions ie. how this is going to make HER feel. This is your wife, I'm assuming you've been married for some time, so you should know what buttons to press.
The proposition 47 is the reason why looting is rampant now .
You should move to Woodland Hills/Calabasas it’s safe here.
I was born and raised in Orange County, California, but I am currently living in Atlanta, Georgia. I am going to have my first ever international trip soon to Bangkok Thailand. Eventally, I want to move somewhere in Asia because I feel that Asian culture is very family oriented.
Great vlog, very informative! I completely agree, Livin La Vida Tagalog distinguishes itself among other family vloggers in BGC. What sets them apart is the authenticity in their content. Unlike other families who often portray a "picture-perfect facade", LLVT embraces the genuine ups and downs, making their content truly engaging and authentic. Thank you for the interview! They deserve to be recognized.
As filam who plans on visiting at the end of the year and hearing another filam’s perspective about the move to the Philippines- I find this video extremely informative. Thank youS
As another Asian, my parents say the same thing about early retirement... planning on finishing up mid 2025 as well
Hey guys, Love your content and interviews as it is very informative. I am a 58 year young Pinoy that moved to the US in 1986 when I was 20 and have been here longer than in the PI. I am very fluent in Tagalog but of the 80's version and have visited several times as my wife and I have a lot of family there still. I've noticed that most of your guests are almost 40 or younger where healthcare is not as big a priority as someone my age or older. My question is where do most expats go for medical care if needed or required? I am in fairly good shape and workout regularly and not a heavy drinker. Appreciate the input in advance and keep up the good work. Maybe I'll see you guys soon as we will be in Manila for a month long visit from January 23 thru Feb 22. Mabuhay!!!
My BF purchased a land property in Camaya Coast. Has not built his home yet since that will be his next step in the future. Despite bieng in his 30's. It''s his dream to live and retire there.
A topic I’m interested in seeing would be an interview with foreign students, why they chose to study in the colleges & universities in the Philippines & what they’re majoring in.
Im applying to univerities and trying to study information technology
Dude Chicagoan here instead of moving to Philippines moved to Texas 😂😂😂😂😂😂. I like Brian interview we have something in common both in the Navy and corpsman. Im coming to PI soon love to meet up with you perhaps you can interview me lol Been in Southeast Texas now for over a year. Considering relocating back to PI after this trip.
Texas woule have been nice i used to live there when i was stationed in san antonio but gun violence getting out of hand there nowadays, its scary.
I appreciate California its beautiful and an excellent place to live, its a big state, if you can afford it.
You can the have the best of both world. Im fortunate to live in CA and go to Philippines to enjoy the place and visit my relatives.
yes but it is deteriorating... kids will suffer later on esp when it comes to safety..
America is fine people. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with retiring in paradise wherever you find that, but some people feel they have to justify the change by running down their own country. 🤷♂️🤷♂️
So you mean it's not true when they say that it is not safe in their neighborhood anymore or that prices are skyrocketing to heaven? Those are the 2 most common reason why they are leaving the US.
@@wavemaker2077 It’s has never been safe to live in poor and some working class neighborhoods. The USA is a big country. Capitalism works for some people. The stock market just hit an all time high. If they hate America they should give up their passports. 🤣🤣
It isn't running down if he is specifically speaking about his personal experience
RUNNING DOWN??Moved n d 🇺🇸 in '71 .Its has gone 2d dogs
It's called staying alive, bro.
As a pinoy-am and veteran - my family would also be super surprised if I left my big apple rat race life to either Cebu or BGC.
Nice interview I myself is planning on retiring there soon cause the cost of living here in CA is too much. Besides that what I don’t like living in America in general is that neighbors have no interactions with each other.
Great interview w Bryan. And I’m a big fan of LLVT, a great channel for expats specifically w family 👍🏼
Without having lived in the US, you would never have the opportunity to pick and choose where you want to live or retire.
I have never lived in the US. My wife has never lived in the US. We retired to the Philippines through choice 4 years ago. We didn't need the US to afford us an 'opporunity' to travel or work or earn. We both spent our lives working overseas, working independently and earning enough money and investing wisely so we could retire early, very early, without having to work into our old-age or relying on social security payments. We have savings, an income and property.
You seem to convey an ill-deserved sense of superiority, often displayed by parochial Americans who have not experienced life outside their home state, let alone outside the country. I am more widely travelled than most Americans - barely 50% have passports and the 'foreign' experience of vast majority of those who have managed to break out of their own state is to go to Mexico or Canada. When I say widely travelled, I also mean within the US itself - Georgia, Virginia, Florida, New York, Ohio, Illinois, Nevada, California. The USA is not the greatest country in the world. There is a huge wealth gap, social and racial problems and a corrupt government, comprising overwhelmingly racist, self-serving politicians, epitomised by the Orange God whom I strongly suspect you worship.
@Joshuarizalforeman816 The poster's comment is valid, they did earn or accumulated their wealth in the US. You posted nothing to refute that. It appears that you and your wife are smart and disciplined team, congratulations. While almost every country has opportunities to live a decent life and accumulate wealth, without a doubt the US provides the most opportunities, I hope we can agree on that. Blessings.
Just my two cents, I prefer you stay with the facts and things an American Filipino or any other ethnicity, should know when they move to the Philippines. Your experiences are great, but that’s a sidebar issue. Your other video on living in BGC or Makati was a good one
I’m from Canada it’s actually easier for me to go than an American for one simple reason our taxes are not linked to citizenship but residency meaning I’m not taxed in Canada if I live somewhere else sadly as an American there is no way for you to escape American tax. Now you do have the higher value currency working for you but luckily for me even as a Canadian 95% of my wealth is in USD because I only invest in American companies.
Wow, they actually live in the Philippines now 😮.
Great interview guys. Brian, you have a beautiful family.
Provincial life for Expats/ Filrets( Filipino returnees!) is a lot Stressfree than those Expats who stay in BGC or MKATI..that is if they have really more than enough DollarCash to splurge on
I just sent money to Manila at the rate of 58.38 for a dollar. About security, in Manila it’s always been safe everywhere because there are always security guards in commercial establishments, even in churches and in schools. I’m from Manila, worked in a bank for 16 years before I migrated to California. I noticed here going to a bank I don’t see armed security guards, while in Manila they have armed security guards for more security. Then there are a lots of shooting incidents here, one was in elementary school, in a church and in a beauty salon and even in a mall. Places you don’t think will end up in tragedy because of a crazy and insane guy.
I’m happy for you!!! I love the Rainy/storm season over there for some reason LOL It brings the fam. closer :))))
Very good interview with Brian, I also subscribed to their channel 😀 ❤🇵🇭
California is very expensive ridiculous prices old old apartment come to Texas Houston San Antonio Austin just live in suburbs.lots of job here.Texas very conservative.lots of people moved in Texas from California.
Please leave California dont just piss on it
I can understand that like having sleepless nights because you worry about the rising crimes and doubts about the future. But there is no place that is really safe but you really have to make your own decision and do it fast.
But you have to understand the Philippines have lots of problems that shouldn't be problems like the national ID some are waiting to have theirs for over a year but the government can't seem to source the plastic needed to make the ID. Like merchants hoarding basic supplies to artificially drive up the prices. I can say a lot more but I shouldn't.
We've lived here in Temecula since 2003. We love it. One of the safest cities in California. Has the highest ranked schools in Riverside county. We haven't had any safety issues so far in the past 20 years, keeping fingers crossed. Sorry to hear Brian had a bad experience here but it can happen anywhere I guess. Overall Temecula is a safe place although it has become very expensive to live here too, we were just fortunate to buy a house 20 years ago when it was cheap. Our kids grew up here, went away for college and came back to work in the wineries here. I also retired from the Navy and we decided that we will stay here for good but also plan to build a house in the Philippines so we can visit 3-4 months a year when the weather is cooler. Goodluck to shipmate Brian and his family. Hope everything works well for you guys.
Where and when are you planning to build a house in PH ?😮
@@lowynnherrera2564 My home province Cavite
I'd like to hear about the spiritual life in the Philippines. Good times, food, beaches, bars, relationships , lower costs of living---fun, fun, and more fun are all well and good. But how about one's spiritual life. Is that a concern? Or is that a "private matter" irrelevant to air?
kuya evans pls talk about legit websites (jobs) for expats living in the philippines 🇵🇭
That is true. California is too expensive to live in. I live in 3-BR apartment for USD 3,900 monthly and salary remains the same. I am also planning to move to the Philippines by next year.
Evan have you ever interviewed from the province just to get a different perspective on life here in the Philippines? This is a great interview
❤🎉 good start
Maybe nobody explained why some people can cut in line because we are so used to it.. that i think is a good topic.. every province has different standards… like even if its not showing yet, 2-3 months pregnant women can be give priority..senior citizens..uniformed personnel..and medical frontliners..even if they are not in uniform…
Nice interview but what are their plans to integrate into the Filipino culture? It seems their vlog is for Americans. The kids are home schooled. They live in BGC. At least he goes to a gym and can meet locals. It'd be interesting to interview the family in say 18 months to see how much they've integrated or are still in a bubble. Does Brain have relatives in PH?
People in the US have to live in bubbles too. For survival.
Idk man, I moved to the US with my parents when I was 10. Lived in some of the most ghetto areas and I have never been mugged even biking through gang areas back in high school. When I moved back to the Philippines to study when I was 19, in my first three months I was already mugged and held at gun point and got my phone stolen 😂 I always felt safer here in California, than I did in the Philippines. You gotta be hella rich and hella privileged to think it's better in the Philippines. That's just crazy to me.
What is the best airline to fly from California to the Philippines for a person who doesn’t like to fly?
Here’s a counterpoint: I am living in Palo Alto, CA (Bay Area) and my kids go to an amazing public school here. We have a diverse student body from all over the world, because many of the parents are Stanford graduate students from all over the world.
My neighborhood is very safe, my kids hang out with other good kids. My kids are not on social media and do things kids from my day used to do. They ride bikes around the neighborhood, they have sleepovers with friends, open up lemonade stands, and all that good stuff.
Yes, this is a very wealthy city where you think everyone is pretentious. That is not the case. People here don’t rock designer stuff left and right. People here are fairly modest.
NorCal often has a different vibe compared to SoCal. Those who have lived in both places know.
I can leave my front door unlocked and nobody will walk into my house. My cars don’t get bipped in my neighborhood.
Our community here is excellent. People are nice, we are respectful of each other’s values, and all of the above.
It’s more than expensive to live here, but if you’re educated, make good money, and get lucky you can live here in this utopia.
Did I mention that the weather is fantastic?
I love the Philippines and my folks took me there many times growing up. My parents came from small villages in Bataan. My dad’s place is dirt poor and yet I still loved being there amongst family. We’ve been blessed to be able to give back. We’ve done many capital projects and feeding programs at my dad’s elementary school.
Please quit it with the bashing of California and other places. Life can be excellent here if you can afford it. That’s definitely the big IF.
But if I can make it here, then you can too. To each their own though.
There’s a lot of folks in northern Calif who comfortably live/work/retired here (CA). But they are not the ones complaining online.
Commiefornia.Ur d 1%.
A lot of Filipinos would rather be in California than in the Manila. You won't be there if $ isn't a stronger currency.
You do not remember the California I grew up in. You do not know what you are missing.
The thing is the crime. Even in Beverly hills there are many no bail release criminals. Sooo with many being released it's no longer safe. You may think it is, until it isn't. You have one life, USA is beautiful, it's it's not safe.
IM FROM TEMECULA/MURRIETA AREA and moved to Oregon thats crazy shootings are happening there i wanna move to the Philippines with my family very soon i have a professional baseball background here in the US and i wanna bring my knowledge to the Island could a make a good living be a coach or a trainer in the city
Great Interview!
Please check FEMA is hiring for remote workers.
different people. different backgrounds. different goals. what applies to you may not apply to others. are you or your wife in the nursing profession? if not then yah this is probably a good decision. if your main line of income is your vlogs? then go! but the regular working guy would be better off in the US than here beacose of the looowww salary here.
They don't go to the Philippines to work and earn a local salary. They are usually vloggers or digital nomads who can still earn in dollars. Then there are those who don't work anymore because they already have their pension in the US.
the title should have been different
Lala land is expensive, taxes you pay 2 ,federal and state tax, I left CA and move to Las Vegas, only 1 tax (federal). But finally I decided to move back to the Philippines to retire, I have my retirement from the govt. And my culinary pension.
Great interview. There is one thing I am curious of. Do families with small children that move to the Philippines ever think about enrolling their kids in schools over there? I think socializing with kids their age would benefit them. Or maybe most do already….Just a thought. 😊
Very informational and inspiring vlog Evan. Great job as usual. I would like to meet you one day. I am from Filipino/Canadian migrated in 1980 but recently retired. My wife and I are thinking of staying for 2-3 months to try living in the Philippines and would like to learn more on your channel.
Awesome interview
i live here in SFO and i can't wait for the day that i retire and move to the Philippines,,
do you need dual citizenship so you can live in the Philippines permanently ? I am contemplating leaving California in a couple years. But don’t wanna give up US citizenship.
Ph is ok with dual
Can you please tell me where in BGC you can rent an apartment for less than $1,000. per month?
You contact Mergim. He makes videos about condos for rent in bgc. But of course don't expect a big condo if your budget is small.
U have 2 seek Property rentals.
@arleneauriemma2808 🙄 thanks for the tip
Come on. I grew up in the Philippines but cutting lines is never a cultural thing. There are very few instances in my life where someone cut the line in front of me. Most of the time, the people are not aware that there is a line so I remind them that there is a line and they follow. It also happened to me. I went to a shorter line only to be told that the end of the line is somewhere else. Then I go there.
agree. most people tend to exaggerate as if they experience it everyday -- and labels one instance as a cultural thing. so judgmental...
Same. I reside in Ortigas and lines at the ATM, Supermarket, taxi bay, etc are orderly.
Agree the line thing isn’t common in the PI
Hi! Please interview Gidkiddad/GKD Labels. They're music producers from the US who recently moved to PH to work with PPOP artists. They were inspired by SB19. ❤❤❤
The security at SM checks my bag and asks to take off my shades. Weird
I'm living now in Phil. Retired in USA BUT FACE IT WE CANNT LIVE IN PHIL for 1000k 😮
His wife is the GOAT, she was willing to follow his leadership and move to another country with their family. She could have been that: " I'm not going to that 3rd world country" chick!😊
Temecula? I remember when Temecula was a convenience store and a trailer park. Now it's a crime ridden, drug-infested, overpopulated disaster of a city.
My daughter and her family lives in Orange County and went to school at UCI. It’s safe in their area, even their neighbors know each other.
Do you need to have a Filipino business partner to open your company in Philippine ?
Based on the title of this video....yes.
Big mistake? How could it be worse?
What should I wear for my interview?
Evan: shorts
It would be better to hear a monthly all-in figure of $2000 / month. Based on a lower 2 bdr rent figure say $500/month and more modest food cost due to cooking at home (even getting a live-in helper to purchase wet market groceries and cook). For crying out loud, how would a couple of school teachers (Filipinos) each earning $500 / month survive? Comparing this to that $3000/month lavish life.
Hello all, yes we are also from California, moved to WA State few years ago. Over the last year, we purchased 2 condos in the Philippines, 1 for our future residence and the other for AirBnB. Excited about our move. God Bless
With the check bags thing your wife will be treated better. They will assume she is a rich American and you are the Bodyguard. You can try saying Hello to the guards first with American accent 😁. Also smile and slouch a little. Try not to look like a Terminator.
$1000 in BGC a foreigner said in CDO he spends $2000-2500
he seems like a solid dude and he nailed it with how many families (especially Californians) in America are raising their kids in truly evil environment / fashion ... it's most similar to Mao's cultural revolution times in States like California
Same person voted for a Democrat, now moved to another place and will vote the same politician with the same Ideology, the ideology that destroyed California, and I’m starting to see the same people moving here in Texas also.
is america a safe place? really?
It depends in which state, and gun rules also plays a role.
I warn you, underneath the surface there is a lot of culture shock. Sure everyone speaks and understands english but you need to have the deductive powers of Sherlock Holmes, like if someone scammed you with fake money, it's almost futile to complain or go after the perpetrator even if you catch them they will say they've been scammed too and they probably were. The "right" thing to do is pass the scam to somebody else. I know I would be in trouble for saying this. Then there is this instant stereotyping like "I know this electoral candidate may be a bad person but I don't want to waste my vote so I voted for him". That's just one example out of an "endless" permutations, little things that can drive you nuts. Yes, I'm a Filipino but I grew up mostly with western culture.I mean if I get scammed I just absorb the scam instead of passing it to someone else or report it to the authorities.
But whatever you do, don't lose your temper especially if you are a foreigner or someone that can't speak the language, because I couldn't say what will happen.
My wife and I are doing our ten year plan to get out of Canada Malaysia and Philippians are on our short list. Lower tax, cost of living, lower crime, better healthcare ,warm climate and slower pace of life are our reasons to leave. Honestly the West is not getting better life is deteriorating in the western world that is only going to get worse.
BGC is not a place to live and raise a family. I'd rather be in the province with the family but then again, life will be too slow and businesses run in a snail pace.
Brian has slight drooping on the left side of his face. I know this has nothing to do with the interview, but he should have an MRI test. It could be an indicator of a possible future stroke.
Im woried about a bunch of rich trust fund babies from CA. moving to the Phillipines & turning it into another ca.
Im glad he moved,, too many foreigners in the usa already,, 1 less now
Why does he emphasis on the s a lot ?
Hi, new subscriber here. Is it possible to also feature "Pursuit of Coconut" vlogger, he and fam. is new also to Phils. Thx
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seems like he's having problems in the Philippines, why not move back to California! masyadong maarte!
Feeling entitled and boastful. They are just brown skinned English speaking dudes, that's all, could't see any Filipino values with them even a little of humbleness. They are here just for the sake of their money, TH-cam and living like a king. Tinalo pa sila ni Kulas for being humble.
huh?Kulas is totally a different animal 😂😂😂
@@arleneauriemma2808 you clearly dont understand the context.
Not really any kind of Savvy at all😂
Great channel, but I think you guys come off as elitist in this interview. We are all the same people, appreciate them because you guys are them. Otherwise, good info
So... you are saying that Filipino Americans have better social etiquete than Filipinos?!
I am.
Yes! I agree with the lack of social etiquette among some Filipinos living in the Philippines.
They always want to cut in line! I also noticed that when getting through an entrance door or getting out of an elevator or getting on an escalator, they rush to get ahead of you even if you’re clearly ahead or in front of them. Male/female/young/old….it baffles me as to what they will gain out of this behavior.
@@musicalarchi are you saying that all filipinos are like this?
@@gamerwits4329 Noted. I was actually editing my comment and added the word “some” (Filipinos). It’s just that I’ve experienced it soo many times…so it makes me wonder if other people do not find anything wrong with this behavior. This usually occurs in the city. I travel around the Philippines and haven’t experienced the same so far in the provinces.
Yes!!!!!!!! Its called sensitivity & respect .
This guy you're interviewing sounds like a trouble maker. 😂😂😂 He was telling his experienced the incident in the elevator. That's not nice of him to intimidate a person. Making it looks like he's ARROGANT. He thinks he is all that. Geeeeezzzz....
Lol
Entitled ..that’s all.
Yah sounds entitled, he really is boastful. He doesn't have a Filipino value actually, sadly.
He isn’t; he’s just telling the truth. If you are not used to people not respecting your personal space, this attitude he cited as example could give one a culture shock.
I also experienced that when people open a swing door and you’re walking behind them, they don’t hold the door open for you. That’s very rude. How did these people learn this type of behavior?
@@musicalarchi thats entitlement its not rude, dont expect to be treated like a queen or king coz ur a foreigner or a half breed. Dont bring your personal space attitude here, go back to where you came from if you want your personal space.
Simple it’s bcoz u can’t afford losers 😂😂😂
Ph is overrated. I left the Ph 15 years ago because i lost hope. I have worked in the government and i can`t stomach what government officials were doing. Obviously, stealing government funds. From the department of public works to the treasury department. You will never know ph until you work in the government.
So where are you now?
Demoncrats everything expensive.....
You have nothing but complain!
If you have kids in 🇺🇸esp california watch for out gay 🌈🌈🌈🌈curriculum for your kids it’s the law