The Expat Retirement Dream is a LIE (Expats, Retired Life & YOU)
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- Retired Life in the Philippines/Have Expats Ruined the Philippines?@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234Are there to many expats living in the Philippines? Do they ruin or enhance your life during your retirement years? Is Dumaguete overrun with foreigners? Let's find out together
Basic economic rules apply to The Philippines as they do anywhere in the world. Supply and demand in rental housing is pretty basic. With that said it’s still a LOT less than the US.
Depends Manila is the most expensive property average cost in the world.
@@michaelbyrne5469 Name your source, 5 seconds on Google and Manila didn't even make the top ten
Add me to that rising costs since I've decided to move there in the next 7 to 8 months
@@wraflMe to, thinking about Manila
I DON'T know about that, but what I do know is that the expats who are ruining the Philippines are the ones whining about it and should be kept from entering the country. I'm glad that "The Philippines Truth" exists. It is doing a great job weeding out the easily to influence, the low EYE-queue foreigner males, with generalizations and Bee-S about the Philippines. That's great.
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Crazy. Paul I was the other Aussie who walked up to you with my Filipina girlfriend in front of Tom Tom’s a few days ago and introduced myself and thanked you for your channel. Sadly there are Aussies (like all nationalities) that are an embarrassment for all. I was at Ground Zero yesterday and had the good fortune of having to break up a fist fight between two Americans. Sadly some of us need to remind ourselves that we are a guest in this Country, regardless of our visa status. In fact we are actually ambassadors. Thanks for sharing! Adrian. 🙏
Should that catch-cry now be: Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Soy, Soy, Soy!?. 🤣 Good on ya, Mate!. 🤠🍻
@@solarguy1702 I strongly disagree. People often move to places like the Philippines to escape the awful conditions that existed in their home countries. For heaven's sake, look at places like Los Angeles in California for example. The place is a rotten mess. It's getting like that right across the USA.
I think Paul is a very sensible & wise old fellow. Listening to him is hearing the voice of experience, & calm, collected reasoning.
I certainly would not categorise him as 'effluent'. Paul is a good man. 😇
Never a guest here.
Philippino guest- treated with outstanding hospitality by the philippines
Xpat- treated with outstanding hospitality by the Philippines with a white tax and other .... Stuff.
I remember as a young GI how great the Aussie people treated me in Sydney years ago. I made 3 trips during the war.
@@solarguy1702 From my experience you find the effluents in bars no matter where in the world you live. So with all due respect your bad experience probably has more to do with the crowd those type of establishments attract, than a reflection on ex-pats in general.
Chinese and Korean foreignors have a lot more economic impact on the Philippines than most of us from the West with moderate retirement incomes.
The Aussie I’m thinking is not happy with his life. So what’s in your heart comes out of your mouth. So I would say the word ( Toxic) comes to mind. Just brush it off and stay on your path of happiness Paul. Thanks for the story
Hi @user-dy5pq7tp7g Thanks, I appreciate your perspective! We're focused on positivity here.
Wow, this was a real good one. Statistics do not lie. Thank you for bringing this video. Enjoy your content. Keep them coming.
Happy birthday Paul, I’m celebrating my 80th birthday tomorrow with my beautiful Philippines princess (wife), here in Australia, the Australian who spoke to in that manner is what i and many others in Australia call a low life,
Enjoy your channel mate 👍
Yes scientific names for these species of australians are feral australis,bogan australis and cretin australis🙂
Or maybe a bogan😂
Paul you're providing great value. Never thought you'd become the Phil Donahue of TH-cam on Expattin' did ya'?
TH-cam has become the BEST way for a Filipino to support themselves-especially those without a college degree. And we all know how much Filipinas like to talk and see themselves on social media. Have you and other expats contributed to the dramatic increase in TH-camrs in Duma and throughout the Phils? 💯 Is this a bad thing? Not at all. You have also helped lift countless Filipinos out of crushing poverty by encouraging and supporting locals to start a TH-cam channel and work diligently to improve their skills and provide interesting and relevant content. Have expats contributed to a higher cost of living in Duma? 💯 BUT, there are far more regional and worldwide reasons for the bump in living costs on a national level. Thank you for another interesting vlog, Paul.
I agree with you Paul about you having a disproportional number of bloggers in Dumaguete. I watched a guy that was blogging from someplace else in the Philippines and he came right out and said he was where he was because he couldn't turn around in Dumaguete within bumping into another blogger. Also, love your easy laugh & your ability to laugh at yourself too. Enjoy man!!
Hi @rogereriksen2472 Thanks for watching and enjoying my humor! I appreciate the support!
With the influx of tourism and Expats, I think locals take notice when people leave the waitress, big tips, the owner of the restaurant or whatever business notices that they can charge more because you’re willing to leave a big tip for the service. And then as a western, you’re walking around going oh my God that’s so cheap! Which ruins it for everyone in the future that wants to come to the area. I noticed that in Cuba I was tipping too big I was tipping like I was in America. My friend said no no no no don’t leave so much you’ll raise the prices by leaving too much.. that made a lot of sense.
As western we come in and ruin places constantly around the world, drive up the prices, and make it worse for the locals. Where I live, is a big area in the summertime. The tourists have come in and raise the price of real estate and the cost of food at restaurants, the locals can barely afford to eat out or own a house. Never tell owner of a shop or a restaurant that their product is cheap! Keep that shit to yourself!!
Or I feel you will ruin the last of the inexpensive places to live!
Just my opinion.
If you don't respect your own money and tip a months wages, they think you don't deserve your money either.
Hi @MikeHoncho884 Thanks for sharing your perspective, mate. We've noticed similar effects here in Dumaguete too. Cheers!
Happy belated Birthday to you, Paul. I enjoyed your very informative video on the cost of living changes in the Philippines. Take care.
Hi @azspeedster5465 Thanks for the birthday wishes and glad you liked the video!
Now I see why people would pay him for his advice.This guy is very knowledgeable and very good
Well said Paul, thank you for sharing.
Hi @troymoses8405 Thanks! Glad to share our experience.
Belated Happy Birthday, Paul!
Good Vlog, happy to come across it and subscribe.
I think you’ve got it exactly right Paul. There are a bunch of expats that believe we have an outsized influence on life in our adopted country. In fact, us long stay expats are a tiny portion of the economy and culture. I would blame changes on various waves of tourists who way outnumber us. For a while, here in Thailand, it was Indian tourists and now it is Russians. Tourist businesses rush to accommodate the new tastes.
The only expats who have ruined the Philippines, or more specifically the towns in which they tend to live, are those who have no desire to integrate into the community, those who are brash about their income, those who treat the Filipinos with disdain, and those who walk around poking their cameras into every facet of Filipino life.
Hi @martypoll Thanks for agreeing! We've noticed similar trends here in Dumaguete.
I totally agree with you Paul . Inflation is happening every where.
Certainly changed Duma 😩.
I first came to Duma in 2005 before TH-cam got going. It seemed nicer then and I don’t remember seeing any foreigners along the boulevard at that time. But that could just be selective memory. I do believe TH-camrs have helped to increase the number of foreigners there but not enough to change things. I visited there as usual in January, just avoided a few places to avoid other foreigners. 👍
There was also no Robinson's at that time.
Hi @sentinel80 Thanks for sharing your experiences with Duma! We've also noticed changes over the years, but we love the community here.
Thank you for this very important information!
Thanks . Appreciate you digging up the facts . Very interesting, put everything into perspective 😊
Love you and baby mae videos
very informal paul information on daily life is important
So nice of you
Great video, I agree with all you said, thank you. I think I met the same guy you did at the hypermart.
Hi @jspice-kl2wc Small world! We've had some interesting encounters at the hypermart too.
Great video. Take care.
so many have moved here, that view of the Embassy onsite was crazy, Thank you for your years of vlogging.
Your 100% correct. Most who complain are very unhappy in general. Keep up the good work 👏
Hey Paul thank u for ur comments they have helped me as an Australian travellers that has been too Philippines 🇵🇭 meany times an have much respect for them an won't blame anyone for the way the economy is its changing nothing stays the same expect risks an be prepared 😅
Hi @michaelhughes2234 Thanks, mate! Glad to hear our comments have helped. We understand the challenges, but appreciate your open-mindedness.
Good video
Good info, Paul. Thank you. 😊
Something which should have been mentioned is that foreigners’ needs and taste made it necessary for stores, restaurants and medical facilities to improve their service and choice of products to meet demand
But very small influence as imagine that say Robinsons could NOT survive if they based their business on less then 5% of customers verses even Niche stores like Cristobel could not if just based on expat.
Hi @legioveritum Thanks for the insight! We agree, expats bringing new demands has definitely driven innovation in Dumaguete.
Interesting & realistic analysis & commentary, as usual.
And I presume Baby Mae likes your new Colonel KFC look. Great match with your chicken on the couch.
Hi @stephenbreslin6859 Thanks! Yeah, Baby Mae loves my new look, haha!
thanks for all the good you are doing. many people are happy for your information. wish you and May the very best.
Hi @libertycan6959 Thank you! We appreciate the kind words. Best to you too!
Awesome video Paul.. Enjoyed it...
Thanks 👍
I don't know... I think I'd be proud to be given credit for having so much power over global economics. It would be pretty impressive having that much global influence and control over an entire country's economy.
Yeah, global inflation is more likely the culprit, but knowing at least someone out there thinks you wield such POWER should at least give you a grin every time you think of it that way. I'm actually shocked that the Philippines hasn't shown the inflation that much of the rest of the world has been experiencing. The thought that someone would think that costs wouldn't increase in over a decade is still showing how shallow some people's financial knowledge seems to lag.
Agreed. As I say to my crew, its not "global inflation - it's global greed .." everybody is trying to screw everybody as much as possible to get rich or get by. We can thank the "Global economy" for that. It's f**ked us all in some way... and will probably continue to do so for some time ...
Hi @Chu6um Thanks for watching and sharing your perspective!
100% as I was one of those Exploratory guys Paul met with in December and am now moving to Dumaguete but because my Girlfriend lives there. And I only saw a handful in certain areas as 99% of the time you never see any expats. Prices may be up 25% as per my gf but we in USA have seen Over 50- 100% increase in just a year. Allot is based on Fuel prices as transportation of goods. And I Thank all the TH-camrs as they show us mostly the good things and as I have traveled Several islands one of the Nicest places is Duma that is similar to the rural type city of South Bend, IN (106K pop) and if anything having some expats close by is a Good thing as My Best friend lives near Lapu Lapu and more up in Cebu area but everyone has to find the place They want. So Thanks Paul for being such a Great Ambassador and Positive Influence; I personally like Most Aussie's as one of my old Gf was from Brisbane but there is always one that can stand out. This shows how important it is for us to stay Positive.
Hi @paulk8444 Thanks for the kind words! We're glad you found Dumaguete a nice place and appreciate your positivity.
I like this vid, Good insight and interesting.
Great content Paul!! I love listening to you, your topics and experiences are inspiring. God Bless you and Mae .
May from Las Vegas, NV
I pretty much learned to leave those "groups" alone. I did have one creep harrass me until I blocked him, then he made a false account & started in again until I showed him this... Report to Philippine National Police (PNP) Anti-Cybercrime Group or the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). They have the technical capabilities to trace IP addresses and investigate such crimes. Didn't hear another peep from him. Great content Paulie, send lechon😁
Hi @michaelwuji1758 Thanks for sharing your experience! We're glad you found our content helpful.
When I was in Dumaguete in 1990 it was a nice quaint town. I visited there in January, 2024. The city is a royal mess and to the point that it is uninhabitable for a human being to live in. Not one traffic signal in the city. Thousands of motorcycles running around plus vehicle traffic. Small narrow streets. Condos being built that construction looks to be subpar. Motorcycles should be limited as should other vehicles. It is unorganized chaos. No traffic rules and it appears no zoning laws. Just build this and that with no thought process involved. Makes me wonder who, if anyone, is running the city. I sure wouldn’t live there. I married a Filipina there in 1987 and we live and will continue to live in the United States. Just my opinion folks.
I visited the PI in 2002. Traffic was rather crazy. My next visit was in 2015. I realised then that traffic wasn't really that bad in 2002.... The middle class in the PI has gotten bigger, which causes more traffic...
@@PaulM745- I’m sure you are right!
Hi @Hary1470 We've seen some changes too. Dumaguete's growth can be overwhelming at times.
Your blog yesterday was really helpful concerning S.S. changes in the horizon. My perspective is different and I have resubscribed , I will give thumbs up and make comments as a small support towards your new Home. Prayers for you and Mrs. McGill.
Hey old dog that was a good way of handling it without getting too defensive, I do not have the knack for that probably why I don’t have a TH-cam channel lol but I do enjoy listening to others and I get a lot of wisdom from you guys and I’m thankful that people like yourself are out there !😊
Thanks for your videos, I always find them informative. Unfortunately, most youtubers don't put out informative videos. Honestly I really don't care about other people's stories unless there is something informative about it. I do like information about rentals, restaurants, places to go and see. Unfortunately, most youtubers don't really show what there is to do there other than make bad videos. Don't see much about golf, diving, beaches, motorcycle trips, ect. So for me there are only 3 channels that I watch.
Most TH-camrs are only about themselves. The obvious signs are:
No editing.
No respect for the audience's time.
No value.
It's a lot of "look at me".
I agree. There are only a few I watch. The rest mostly seem like vwannabes.
Hi @bruceteel7 Thanks for watching and appreciating the informative content! We're glad you find our videos helpful in your decision-making process.
WOW ... didn't realize you were that powerful.
Good job!
Straight talk is great talk.
Nice video Paul. Thanks for the information. Things look a bit toxic lately over there. Keep up the good work. It's appreciated
Hi @RobertMiami305 Thanks for watching! I'm glad you found it informative. We're doing well here, despite the occasional negativity. Appreciate your support!
Tourism does more good than bad in the philippines. There has always been a skin tax put on expats, and we are willing to pay for the better digs . Inflation has hit globally, and it all has to do with fuel and transportation costs. Some of the rise in prices has to do with wholesalers holding on to commodities forcing the prices up, and the philippines government has been going after these individuals using supply and demand to boost prices. Sure your imports are going to be more expensive and that's to be expected. If you go out into the provinces, you may not see a Cano for weeks as it just isn't really most of us cup of tea . Do expats affect certain areas of the philippines? Absolutely because we expect more, but you can find many nice areas that aren't as expensive and will serve all your needs.
Hi @gailmaplesden7380 Thank you for sharing your perspective!
I don't have rent and my monthly expense is an average of $1000 a month in Ormoc. 🇺🇸🇮🇱🗽
20 lbs (9.1 Kg) of Great Value rice at Walmart in Texas used to be $8 & change… it’s back down to $11 now, but it was $15 for a while. It has just been taking a long time for prices to come down after the Covid price spike.
Great video Paul
Haters will be like haters. Keep doing what you are doing Paul👍🏻
Narcissistic haters ,, most attached to Expats Forums
Hi @mublau Thanks for your support!
I use to hangout on the boulevard 2 or 3 evenings a week, NO MORE, to many expats. I come to town, get my groceries and leave.
Thanks, Paul.
In 100% agreement with your well funded analysis. Happy birthday 🎂 to you.
0.56% is approximately 1 in 178. First year economics would teach one that adding that percentage of individuals with financial resources far above the average native population will significantly warp the market, especially the real estate market. It's exactly what we have seen in the US with large corporations purchasing single family homes.
Mitigated by prohibition / limitations of ownership of real property and business. Demand for for modern amenities and infrastructure by immigrants is probably the largest issue; not economic disparity. Chinese and Indians have far greater impact than whites.. Cheers..
Maybe you can point to the portion of my post that mentioned "whites"@@Joeysgonerogue
Except for the fact that most people moving to the Philippines (from the USA) aren't Billionaires. They are making $1500 a month from Social Security and barely can make ends meet even living in the Philippines. Facts matter.....
Look what Californians have done to Idaho, Texas, etc.
Good video, Paul.. I just looked at same numbers last week.. Also spent 4 days on the road traveling around t Luzon and only saw one white face in four days.. Cheers, Joe
Well done
ya got some grit Dog, calling out that Aussie fellow thru out your video . lol .. another good video by you. prices are going up everywhere.
Good points, Paul! Stay safe!
Hi @royignacio6922 Thanks for watching!
I'm glad I don't have to deal with EXpats here (PH) we shop in Baliuag, Bulacan, nice SM mall, all the fast foods, I am a novelty here, love the attention and and when I see a foreigner it is a rare and happy event! We are here for a few months a year and it's all about our family.
Thanks for sharing!
A lot of expats could not live anywhere in PI if there was not a lot of others of a similar nationality to themselves
A belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PAUL! May you live as long as you want to and may you want to for as long you live, my friend. 😄
I have no stats on this, but I have a knawing feeling in the back of my head that around 20 percent of price increases can be attributed to price gouging on some items. It has been raising its ughly head all around the world. Anyway, that's my story and I am sticking to it!
Great video. I 've been living in Dipolog City on the Island of Mindanao for close to10.5 years now and for the most part I totally agree on your cost of living lecture. Hmmmm. I really wonder what part price gouging does play in the dynamics of price increases? Have any thoughts on that, Paul?
Thats one thing I noticed my last visit, all the cars. Example, when I first went to my now wifes home, no vehicles in the family. Now there are three, in five years, their incomes have went up enough to have something other than a scooter.
You crack me up . Love your honesty and insight. You are a class act .
Subscribed 👍
This was a good one Paul. Very well done
Hi @dalequattrociocche4790 Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
GOOD ONE PAUL! misdirected argument. What's influenced the change is the shrinking gap between the rich and poor. The growing Philippine middle class has something to do with it along with global inflation.
Hi @Thephilipcartmelexperience Thanks for pointing that out! We appreciate the insight on economic factors.
Tell your Aussie friend
"Have a nice day, someplace else"
That makes you sound childish. @@ForAndroid101
Hi @JW-xe4mg Thanks for the laugh!
Thank you for your talks. Happy birthday to you, from an old dog to another. Love your comment about Chippy!
Thank you Paul for another good show it is always a down to the real thing always good subjects.
I just recently found your channel and am enjoying the interesting content. This was a very informational episode for anyone considering a visit or migration move. I'd be interested in one more demographic. How many of your viewers are retired females? Many of the other channels highlight the "mail order bride" scenario/bonanza but your channel is well balanced. Thank you. Have a great day!
I’m a retired American living in Mexico. I have no desire to live in the Philippines, even though I did investigate it when I was choosing a retirement country.
I stuck around to watch Paul’s channel because I like both his and Mae’s personalities and I think Paul is a great story teller. I got the impression there were very few female American retirees in the Philippines. I wanted an area that would be easy to make friends. For me, I didn’t think it was there.
Glad you are enjoying your place in the sun.Interesting how many Canadians are part timing it in Mexico. You sound delightful. I'm sure you make friends everywhere you go! The global citizenry is definitely on the move and migrating like birds.
@@Mexicobeanpole
Hi @acheartist Thanks for enjoying the content and finding my channel interesting! I'll consider sharing demographics on my viewers in future videos.
Don’t worry Paul, same here in San Francisco, that’s why California homes are high not only that people have money but also wealthy foreigners are also buying investment homes too to be rented, anywhere you go it’s about similar factors.The world will inflate no matter what we do or do not.
Hi @rscadungog Thanks for the solidarity! It's all about perspective and understanding global trends.
Interesting topic! Retirement planning in the Philippines amidst expat influence is worth exploring.
Have been listening to American expats in PI for the last 7 years and you are the best Paul. Thank you for your patience in putting such informative vdo's out.
Hi @thegalavantingbachelor7786 Thanks for the kind words! Appreciate your support.
G'day mate! Sounds to me like the guy from down under had some kangaroos loose in the top paddock! Maybe you should invite him for brekkie and let him put his tucker on the barbie, but tell him to bring his own billie! But I don't know if the Aussie will accept your invitation, because from what you're telling us, I have the inpression that when he met you he was mad as a cut snake. But I think your assessment of the facts are fair dinkum! I like your dry humour, Paul!
Hi @homebasebelgium359 Cheers mate, appreciate the kind words and humor!
Hey Paul, Excellent point and analysis. I live in the Bicol region Cam Sur, Naga City and the expat population is very small here yet prices mainly foods and property prices/values have skyrocketed due to global inflation definitely not a cause of expat infusion in the population but a product of inflation.
Keep up the great work.
Thank you brother.
Hi @KillerGrubwithMarkBagley Thanks for sharing your experience! We're glad our content resonates with you.
Happy belated Birthday Paul!! A hundred more years to you!!! I’m looking forward to buy you a coffee at Ground Zero. Still working at the moment, but my plans are to take a 28 day visit to see if the Philippines would be a retirement place for me. God Bless, and thank you for the great content!!!
Hi @musicguy866 Thanks, appreciate the birthday wishes! Hope your 28-day visit goes well, looking forward to catching up at Ground Zero.
Land appreciation is 12 percent a year in the Philippines now. 🇺🇸🇮🇱🗽
Land in calamba city is crazy high. In my opinion
Paul the Aussie was right about youtubers causing the high increase in rents. Mark with every man has a story is always boosting on how low his rent is for a 3 bedroom house on the beach. I'm sure all these owners see that and raise the rents.
I'm going to say wrong. Inflation and rents are going up world wide. Back in my country of Canada I've seen rents go from 700 per month to 1500 per month in one of the cheapest provinces to live in Canada, Regina Saskatchewan. My wife on the other end of the population scale, has a cousin in Toronto where rents are now insanely high. So blaming the utubers I think not.
Could 3.5 percent of the population cause that? plausible. Like he said birds of a feather flock together and what they want is 1st world accommodations. They're not moving into the sticks.
Hi @ronniecupstid9955 I agree, TH-cam personalities often show a rosier side of expat life, which can drive up costs.
You're absolutely correct 👏 ❤❤
Hi @bemcorrales5358 Thanks for agreeing!
Paul you nailed it on your facts. And your right on the amount of Chinese lots . And on the apt's you nailed it again.. Thanks for giving everyone the facts.
I'd say that the Korean tourists have caused the bar fines to increase substantially in Angeles City
Oh cool expert economics opinion from the economist. Your opinions on economics are always worth their weight in gold. Koreans have been coming to AC for decades, are you sure they caused a price to rise rather than all prices increasing over the last 2 decades?
I know who has valuable and informed opinions on economics. Fat old ugly losers who go to AC to pay to bang fugly derpadinas with jacked up teeth. People like you are always on the forefront of economic thought
Good video. I will give you an honorary PHD in Economics.
Deal!
Is that from trump university?
You may find this difficult to believe, but the Aussie was just being friendly and trying to engage with you. Aussies can come off as being a bit arrogant and aggressive, but it’s just their way of engaging with each other, or some other unsuspecting foreigner - he obviously liked you and wanted a chat with you.
Most people seem to gloss over the fact that the entire world went through a major speed bump called a pandemic. Many businesses lost money and lost workers, many of who died or changed jobs for more money when businesses opened back up. Some businesses raised their prices because other businesses raised theirs and made up some of their losses. This entire disruption is often overlooked. 😊
Hi @Andrew-B324 Great point! Pandemic's impact on businesses can't be ignored. We felt it too, but we're grateful to have adapted and thrived here in Dumaguete.
Great video Paul.
Hi @boogiebackues8232 Thanks for watching!
If a group of people come in with more money than the local group people will naturally try to make more money but you are spot on with a lot of your info
Hi @kingdavid1614 Thanks for agreeing! We're glad to share our experiences and help others navigate life in Dumaguete.
You are right Paul inflation everywhere Where I am in Las Pinas Manila I don't see foreigner's and probably in eight years seen about 3 or 4 .
??? ive been here for 3 months and have seen some (and honestly I dont get out much). have a fellow American in the same development (and a long term Belgian just left). up the road a bit is an Aussie. Where in LP are you ?!
I always see them in S & R getting groceries.
We are in Talon Uno golden acres .. Gemma works for the city .. we don't shop in S&R only been there a few times .You need a pocket full of money to shop there and Landers ...
Hi @kevinandgemma7740 We've experienced similar challenges with inflation here too!
Nice video.
Hi Paul, great vid. It was nice to meet you the other day. I’m the guy who went Granada HS.
Hello there!
@@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234 have scooter , tricycle and a van . all new.
I couldn’t agree more about Facebook. Once I get my Filipina here I’m strongly considering ending that. But I do like messenger. Great video Paul
So true!
Paul wherever I go I see condos being built and not just one, dozens of condo buildings!
Good answer's
Good job
It is not really the % of population, but the impact of the group on the economy. Filipinos in large number are poor, and it is just discouraging to see all these foreigner coming with money and driving the prices up. This is what motivates a lot of Filipinos to go to other countries to find fortune.
Filipinos have been doing that for a lot longer than any "foreigner" influx to the land, my friend.
Hi @primea4699 We understand your concern about economic impact. We're committed to being responsible expats in Dumaguete.
Screw that Aussie I was here in 2010/2011 and there were plenty of foreigners here. I have a friend who has been here 17 years and was present at my wedding in 2012. This guy is just a miserable old crow, don't pay him no mind. He's probably just jealous that u have a utube channel. Hope u had an awesome birthday. Thanks for another video Paul.
Hi @habsguy1966 Thanks for the support! I appreciate your loyalty to our community.
Happy belated Birthday!
Happy birthday Paul 😊😊😊😊
There 600,000 us citizen in the Philippines and I’m sure large portion of those are like my wife a Filipino that went to USA became citizen and return to the Philippines. With that being said the American expat represents 0.56% of the population. Lots of reasons why prices going up and not too hard to find out why
@violaceous5837 ...... Based on the figure you gave, most of those people are Visitors. Around 220,000 live there.
Hi @TampabayTodd I agree, there's more to the story than just focusing on Americans abroad. Thanks for sharing your perspective!
You can't ruin something that is already damaged mainly by it's own people.
nice video
Happy birthday my brother , another year just whizzed buy. I think I forgot to blink it went so fast. Hope you had a great time. Love all around and God bless ya'll peace out brother
Hi @chinadave2854 Thanks for the birthday wishes, bro! You're always welcome here in Dumaguete!
I have been here since 2004 and there were foreigners saying the same thing back then. Its all about where you want to live. I moved from the city where there is no foreigners. Seeing guys acting like that makes me ashamed to be around them. We are helping the economy here and living standards are better now than they were when I came here. You could not even get our foods back then.
Hi @jamesw7397 We agree, it's all about perspective and location. Thanks for sharing your experience!
There's a lot of mixed race children now in dumaguete
It's all good, my friend, there are MORE "Mixed Race" children in New Zealand, and we are stronger and happier because of them. We have 72 thousand Filipinos living here in New Zealand, and they are a wonderful addition to our happiness. ALL humans outside of Africa are immigrants.
Love that your attitude and intellect is better in wisdom and understanding which is why I followed you since the early days
Hi @davidsplan4409 Thanks for following along! We appreciate your support.
@@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234
Anytime you need anything let me know. Don’t come back to Vegas. It is overrun by criminal illegals. Hope to be out if country again soon
Well said good man
I hate shopping too lol I do the same , I hand her my wallet and I go sit down.. the prices went up here and there isn't many Foreigners here .
Hi @jamestopeka2236 Same here! We just give Baby Mae our money and she takes care of the shopping. Prices can be steep sometimes!
@@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234
Yelp and I noticed that prices are different for me than my Philippino girlfriend so it works out best for us to just let her do all the shopping at the market . I guess we get the foreigners tax lol