I am from Finland and don't know how they measure happiness there. I find the country silent, depressing, and very difficult to talk to people. Your country on the other hand I found very welcoming, socially warm, inviting, and beautiful in so many ways I can't write them all down here.
You are welcomed because you are a foreigner and if I assume, you might be white, you have certain benefits which the locals with their inferiority complex will provide you, they will be nicer to you, more welcoming and etc. because of the colonial mentality still prevailing amongs the population.
Wow I had kidney stones a couple of years after the pandemic. I don't know why. But the worst pain a person can imagine just saw your channel. Seem like a really nice young lady and I will follow and subscribe Thank you.
As a foreigner, I appreciate the honesty in your video's. I am also married to a Filipina and you confirm many of the things I know. Even though much of the Philippine Government was fashioned after the US, there are still, to this day, a lot of laws and policies that make no sense. In many ways, the Philippines, as a country and people, are about 50 years behind the US and wrought with corruption .. but I love the people.
Always look down when walking along the road or sidewalks in the Philippines. If you are not careful you can end up on the missing persons list from falling into a big hole 😄
I am an American Expat living here in the Philippines for over 3 years. I have an SRRV visa and my Filipina wife and I bought a property/house west of Tagaytay.. To me, the best thing about the Philippines is it's people. Most of the people I have as friends are Philipinos. Yes, the traffic here is horrible, that is why I no longer drive here. My wife drive me or we hire one of our friends to drive me. We chose to live here because we are higher in elevation and it is cooler here.. We don't have a problem with flooding and Typhoons are not as bad as in many other areas. We love it here. Tagaytay has a good Medical Center with good Doctors and it doesn't cost much to see one. We love it here.
@@tracyharris418 We rented a Condo in Manila for a couple of Months. When we applied they gave us all the formes we had to get filled out. It took about 2 mo. to get everything done. Steve at Philipines info Channel has connections to a servce company that can handle much of it for you. Check out his channel first. I just did all of it myself. It is really good to get this SRRV. Good luck and if I can help in any way, just let me know.
@@ross9581 Yes, that is Lake Taal and Volcano, that was one of the reasons we chose this area. It is really a beautiful area. I do like volcanos and we are just outside the danger area.
Health care is good only in Manila ir Cebu. On any island or province don’t expect any but basic bandage. I know from experience. Also be prepared to pay upfront.
In regards to your comments about health insurance and treatment in the Philippines, another TH-camr named The Filipina Pea did an interview with an insurance agent in either Dumagetti or Cebu. He stated that the best health insurance that you can get in the Philippines is Pacific Cross and the annual cost is between $12K and $15K. He also listed some of the benefits and that it is accepted in most hospitals in the Philippines and worldwide. BTW I just recently found your channel and so am a new subscriber. Great job.
Thank you for your honesty. I love your videos. You give me so much to think about retirement in your country. By the way, I have occasional kidney stones and bladder issues. Drinking cranberry juice mixed with a little club soda or soda water helps me a lot. Stay healthy and I look forward to seeing you again.
Beautiful Rubeauti! So sorry you had kidney stones.. I have had them too, but I ran into a medical doctor and pilot who helped me greatly with this news... eat asparagus every three days to dissolve the stones. It has worked fir me ever since. I love you and don't want you to ever suffer so greatly again! ; )
I agree with the medical problem sissy koi , the medical system is very bad pay first before something, planning financially , living by your means is the best thing ,Good job , very good in English.
First of all, congratulations on getting to over 10 thousand subscribers, your channel is growing pretty fast. Lots of good and honest advice as always with your shared experiences. I’ve only visited Manila three times and each time there was an issue with taxi drivers. One time I got out of the cab when he stopped at a red light. I left the door open until I got my case out of the boot. I have also had it in Cebu also, but only a couple of times out of many taxi rides. You do need to be aware of the scams, but that’s the same wherever you go. Healthcare was the main reason I’ve never moved there full time, but even in the UK now, the healthcare service is not like it was, and has long waiting lists.
I had a taxi scam attempt in Cebu back in 2019. This was my 1st ever visit to the Philippines. I stayed two weeks; I spent 1 week in Cebu and a week on Davao City. With the exception of that one instance the visit and taxi trips were great. Anyways, it began with me flagging down a taxi. After entering the cab, the driver ask did I mind if he turn off the meter? I replied I prefer he kept it on. He said where I was going would be cheaper if the meter was off. I told him I did not have a problem w/the metered rate. So he kept insisting on turning off the meter. I told him never mind and got out of the taxi. I flagged another taxi - an honest driver who took me where I wanted to go. Upon arrival I looked at the meter and paid him double what was on the meter. He immediate said I was paying too much money. I said, no it is the correct rate. I told him what happened with the previous taxi. As I was exiting his taxi I told him, because he was honest and did NOT try to scam me like the other taxi, I am paying him the his [the metered rate] fair and the fair of the other taxi because honesty does pay. Have a good day sir! He was stunned. Weeks before my trip I did some research and learned of this meter scam so when it started to go down I know what was happening. At that time this scam was largely perpetuated by the taxis in Manila. I see it has spread and become more common in Cebu now.
Rubeauti listening to your negatives has reinforced my desire to live in a province area when I retire to the Philippines. Thankfully I am still in good health and have never smoked so I see smoking bans as a positive not a negative. I have ridden motorbikes all of my life so I believe owning a motorbike in the province will be ok and you said there are less corrupt traffic officers in the provinces 🙂. I have been looking at long term rentals and they are so cheap in the province that I would not need to buy property. In terms of longer visits before deciding to live there my plan is to do 3 month visits to different areas before deciding which one to settle in. Thank you so much for being honest about the downsides of living in PI but I still believe that the people and culture make it a very desirable retirement destination with a SRRV. God Bless.
Hi Rubeauti 😊 I am a new subscriber to your site and enjoy the informative advice on different subjects. 👍🏻. I have been to the PI 3 times and enjoyed it very much. I am also another foreigner thinking about retiring there.😎 Have you covered the subject of costs and pros and cons on renting long-term or buying? Also the best location to live taking into consideration of temperatures, typhoons and overall personal safety? Keep up the good work. Take care and stay safe.😁.
Thank you Rubeauti, you're so open and honest. Hope your body has fully recovered! I think the healthcare would put a lot of British people off. We're used to free, high quality care all over the country. Take care lovely lady, love you too! 🥰❤️
@20:50 the garbage can actually be a good thing if you think about for a second. I own a smelter so I can melt metal, I'd take all of the cans then melt them to turn the aluminum into duralumin. Duralumin is a combination of certain metals and it's used to make car parts and airplane parts. You can sell that for good money. The plastic I would heat up to turn into cups to sell. If you get that much trash on a regular basis I would go around collecting it and profiting on it 🤑
You're right I was going to retire there but decided not to after going there seven times and living there for a while I realized that it's better here in the United States than there economically and medically and now I see it is so expensive there for food and gas and I see a lot of people moving to other countries and leaving the Philippines because of this culture and money hungry women
You really helping people with your Chanel giving some good insights. I would consider moving there I like simple living and honest down to earth people so thank you.
Good video! Lots of traffic jams. I try to stay off the road during busy hours but it sounds crazy in Manila with this problem. Midnight till 5am is deserted on the road in my city. That's when I can travel quicker.
Rubeauty, brilliantly practical and informative. I really enjoyed the reality you sketched. This knowledge helps tremendously. Take good care of yourself 🤗
Very good points are covered in this video. Excellent stuff. BTW, maybe do a sound check first before starting to properly record as the sound here was not the greatest and was distracting at times. I hope this helps. All the best :)
Yes, something was in the background noise level that caused me to pause the video several times. I kept thinking that I had a fan making noise, almost sounded like the ringing in my ears.
This is making me rethink my plans to retire to the Phils. Here in the U.S the hospitals are required by law to provide basic healthcare whether the patient can pay or not.
Thank you for posting Rubeauti. I am going to visit Davao in 2024 for an extended period and this will help me ascertain if the Philippines is for me. My Filipina friends from work tell me that this would be the best city for me given my personality. I very much appreciate your work.
Great video, very informative. After living in the PH for a couple of years, I would say the pros greatly outweigh the negatives. But it does require a lot patience. 🙂
Thank you for this video. It is informative, well organized, and funny. You have a nice voice for videos. Clear. Easily heard. Good enunciation. Deeper tone. ..... BUSINESS / LAND LAWS : Yes! Foreign owners of a business originating in the Philippines may own a maximum of 60% of the organization and profits, but never its real estate. However, foreigners can own 100% of a foreign company but with limitations. Considering your history with mainland Asians, Europeans, and perhaps some Americans, this is not a bad idea.
I have to agree with you on drivers. Years ago I drove my motorcycle from Subic Bay to the American Embassy in Manila. I was cut off like you except by a jeepney. I was forced on to the sidewalk or would of been knockdown like you. Surprising the sidewalk went down a bunch of stairs. I am glad there was no one on the sidewalk at the time. I finally got back on the road and the person I was riding with thought I was doing trick driving or showing off. He didn't realize I was doing that to save a motorcycle crash with injuries. I laughed. but was so scared at the time. Lol
Hi Rubeauti, I am a new subscriber.... from the United States... I've been watching some of your videos and really enjoying the information that you are sharing. thanks😉👍🏽
Leptospirosis is rare here in the states, and most cases will present as the flu, but my brother contracted this disease and it almost killed him. It screwed up a valve in his heart and shut down his liver and kidneys. Specialists finally figured out what it was and gave him medication and he got better.
Hi Rubeauti. You are a very intelligent woman and speak English perfectly. You provided very useful information. Thank you. I hope to meet a woman like you there in the future. I am a Canadian living in Japan and am considering moving to the Philippines 🇵🇭.
@@Rubeauti In case you don't live together with your friends, maybe the water you drink from your house (probably what you drink most often) could have been full of sodium.(If you live with your parents it should have happened to them too logically) And everybody's body is more or less sensitive to different things. The blood was most likely the stones pushing out and scratching the surfaces of the urethra or the surface of the ureters. But the worst part is the quality of the hospital. Especially if it is supposed to be one of the best. I am sure they knew what was going on but didn't care as long as you didn't pay them good
I Love The Philippine. Been going back And Forward since 2000. People are Beautiful. I never have any problems. Because I know People’s. Philippine & Japan My Two Country I Been visiting. United States , My Home , My Family Here. But I Always Visit Baguio City Every Year. Stay 3-4 Months at a time. Philippine is Beautiful Relaxing.😎 Ya Continue Too Stay Safe. Stay Strong...
New subscriber here 🏆 Amazing video ! I love Filipino People because they are empathetic and helpful. They have a fantastic sense of humour. They’ll welcome you with open arms 🤗 Very soon i will visit PHILIPPINES IS ON MY BUCKET LIST ❤️
Vitamin B6 supplements can be helpful in the treatment of kidney stones. You should look into it. Eating foods rich in Vitamin B6 should be part of your diet. Cranberry juice can be helpful too. Drink plenty of fluids.
I totally agree with your advice at the end there about staying for a longer period before deciding to move there permanently, that's good advice regardless of where you're thinking of retiring to. I know this was a list of negative things but as a non-smoker one of the things mentioned is a definite plus to me 😁
likewise on the smoking ban enforcement .. a HUGE plus for me as well !!
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You are intelligent, articulate, mature and cute. Thanks for your honest, informative and entertaining videos. I do hope you travel abroad to get the best treatment for your kidney stones. I am aware of sonic treatment (sound waves) being one useful method to dissolving kidney stones.
Honestly, many of the same problems in the US. My neighborhood flooded last September during a hurricane. 🌀 Taxi drivers all over are known for being questionable, which is why Uber and Lyft are so popular. Dog 💩 in most big cities. Bad drivers. 😡 And even though the hospital doesn't make you pay up front, you may get a huge bill later, especially if you have insurance. It seems to me that wherever you are attitude is everything. 😁
You have obviously never been to the Philippines...as is probably the case with most people leaving their brilliant comments, otherwise you'd know that there's zero comparison between a third-world country and the US in pretty much anything, and that in particula is the case-in-point with the Phlippines. It is exactly as bad as described here X100...and yes, it is also a beautiful place, particularly when/if you get to live in your little western bubble, but it has a long way to go when it comes to the filth, traffic, infra-structure, poverty, sanitation in hospitals etc etc etc, and you can't ignore it unless you stay within the resort/gated community. Go there with an open mind and low expectations and accept it as is; then you might have a chance. Cheers
Thank you for that excellent information Rubeauti. There are challenges wherever you live but I think most of us Americans are looking for Kinder and gentler people and especially women that are committed to their families and husbands. I met someone today in Florida that's married to a Filipina and I told him he is so lucky. I would love to travel there and I wish I could find a high-quality person to show me around. Thanks for the info!
Great video. Some sober discussion of the issues in your country. Who would voluntarily want to deal with that traffic stress regardless if you are a driver or pedestrian or just have to get somewhere? It seems like people are forgetting it's still a developing country. To me a reasonably working infrastructure is important, a clean environment, and a climate where I don't need constant showers due to excessive sweating. Those typhoons are also destructive and unpredictable. It's not for the faint of heart. The corruption would be very hard to tolerate as well for someone who has not had to deal with that their whole life.
Excellent informational vlog, I've experienced most of what you say apart from typhoons!! Yes PH does have it's downsides, where doesn't? But it's major saving grace is the people of PH, even in the worst of times they are resillient, always a smile and always willing to help where they can. I'll be retiring to PH end 2024, already bought the land to build our house (in my future wifes name of course 🤣🤣) a little place called Concepcion in Tarlac 😁one thing you forgot to mention was the dammed mosquitos 🤣🤣
When it rains, I stay home or if I need to go somewhere I catch a trike and carry an umbrella. I also wear vinyl shoes to protect my feet from all the street bacteria. Don't want to catch a staphylococcus infection on my skin.
Miss Rubeati, Thank you for sharing your experience, an eye opener for many.. Q: have you considered moving to middle size city?? I was in Dumaguete and except for the traffic I loved it there..you are correct, no traffic lights, no stop signs, it is actually amazing more accidents don't happen...I was in Dumaguete last month, and as bad luck happens, I landed in the emergency room on my first day arriving to the Philippines...I stayed at the Rovira Hotel, which I give it 4 stars, was excellent, room service was great, and so was the food..I order food to my room or by the pool all day...anyway, since my medical emergency happened late after 10pm, there were no taxis in the area so the front desk called the ambulance for me...the ride to the hospital was free, though I tipped them for the ride...I don't recall the name of the hospital, CDC I think?? but was told it was a private hospital so there were only a few people waiting ahead of me..I was seen within 20 minutes of arrival and was not asked to pay in advance..the cost was about $120.00 US and was seen by a doctor not a nurse..after I was attended, still no taxis, was after midnight so the ambulance gave me a ride to the hotel..ha,ha,ha.. In Dumaguete there isn't much trash, city is fairly clean...it rains about 3 times per week but usually short periods...the longer lasting rain typically happens at night...after 3 weeks there I became acclimated didn't feel so bad..for city travel I used trikes so the cost was about 40 pesos almost anywhere in town.. I also read that Dumaguete is considered one of the top 5 destinations in the world to retire.. 3 weeks later I went to the same hospital for a follow-up and received good treatment by the same doctor.. On 2 occasions the taxi drivers tried to charge me a lot more so I passed on their service and waited on a trike instead...as an investor I've earned enough money where I'm not worried about cost, but don't like it when people want to take advantage of me simple bc I'm a foreigner.....thank you again for sharing your experience with us.. I'm a huge fan of your vlogs.. May the Lord bless and protect you, as I can sense your kind heart..
Duma medical is a joke. I don't even want to waste my time explaining why. Try having an accident there and see what happens. I know too much about it all. Cebu, manila or Baguio... Anywhere else you're gambling with your life
Traffic starts at 5am on C-5 and then ends at... well, it never ends actually. The big trucks come out at 9pm. Moved to the Province after a couple of years dealing with that diba.
When I visited the Philippines in 2019 my fiance turn on Google Map from point A to point B and Google would tell us which way to turn. A couple of taxis that really irritated them. As long as we had that GPS talking telling us where to go we had no problems of course that was on mactan Island in Lapu-Lapu
Hi Rubeauti Chris here. The reason you have kidney stones is because of the water. Water that is high in calcium and minerals will cause kidney stones the best thing to do is to drink apple cider vinegar it will break down the kidney stones. start drinking water that is not so high in calcium and minerals. I used to drink distilled water but the problem with distilled water is it's acidic it's not 7.5 on the pH scale the best thing you can do is add apple cider vinegar to your water that should help but you should take at least a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar everyday to help break those kidney stones down
Hi Rubeauti😊Thankyou for the information and things to watch out for in the Philippines, all sorts of scams everywhere and gold mines to watch out for... 😦Yikes !...I will remember all your warnings👍... Great job and your outfit looks cute...😍
Sorry to correct you, AGAIN. I know I'm obnoxious ;-) You can't catch a cold from changing weather or cold weather.. Rain and cold only make people cram together in malls and other places and it is the closeness to others that transfer the virus, not the temperature or any other old beliefs. We have those here too, still.
Best place to live if you have any health issues, in my opinion, is Baguio. Baguio is the most healthy city in the Philippines. And, unless you want the REALLY hot weather, Baguio is great in so many ways. I liked living in Cebu, but I loved living in Baguio, and my wife and I have discussed retiring in Baguio at some time.
There is a good hospital in Baguio. And it’s now just 4 to 5 hour drive to Manila. Just pick a good neighborhood. The nearest beaches are a short 1.5 hour drive in La Union and Pangasinan.
Baguio is a great suggestion, especially if one is seeking a medium sized city. My fiancèe is a Kankana-ey girl from Besao, which in higher and further inland but reasonably close. She and I will be living there.
Couple of the issues i think were miss are the Brown-outs from the increasing Electrical demands. I Kinda like them because i am odd, it allows me to get out , do some taichi or yoga at the park, visit w/ family, go shopping at SM. Think Bacolod and Iloilo isn't bad on traffic and Iloilo is a very clean city. ( also almost 40% less cheaper to live there than Manila.) Is the land the same as when I have my citizenship ?
2:35 you mention a motorbike app but I couldn't find it based on what I thought you called it. Please type me the name? Ongas angas? I saw the name on the sleeve of the driver. Playstore doesnt show the app to me because I am in the USA, so I took a screenshot to remember to download it when I get there.
Great advice Rubeauti! After just visiting Davao and Tagum City for the first time, I experienced many things that you point out in this video. After first arriving in Davao, I asked the taxi driver if he used the meter. He said yes and took me to my accommodation. After unloading my luggage, I asked how much the meter was. He said no meter, give me 500 peso!! So I went and looked at the meter it was only 184 peso. So I gave him 200 peso and walked away. I had previously spent time in Thailand and there taxi drivers try exactly the same thing..😁
I rode the metro rail once. Never again. I got to know some Filipinos more intimately than I cared to that day. Think a can of sardines but stuffed to 3x capacity.
This video had to be made to show the other side of the coin....it was very informative and prepares you for the good, the bad and the ugly...a very realistic view of the Philippines. There are many "pro" videos ..not enough " con" videos. Nicely done !
I am from Finland and don't know how they measure happiness there. I find the country silent, depressing, and very difficult to talk to people. Your country on the other hand I found very welcoming, socially warm, inviting, and beautiful in so many ways I can't write them all down here.
You are welcomed because you are a foreigner and if I assume, you might be white, you have certain benefits which the locals with their inferiority complex will provide you, they will be nicer to you, more welcoming and etc. because of the colonial mentality still prevailing amongs the population.
Hello Kai , I’m moving to Tagaytay February 4th
My good Finnish friend, Raili agrees!
I prefer the northern countries but girls don't like me there haha
@@octavia7408your comment is implying that Filipinos are racists. That is not very nice. Is it?
Wow I had kidney stones a couple of years after the pandemic. I don't know why. But the worst pain a person can imagine just saw your channel. Seem like a really nice young lady and I will follow and subscribe Thank you.
As a foreigner, I appreciate the honesty in your video's. I am also married to a Filipina and you confirm many of the things I know.
Even though much of the Philippine Government was fashioned after the US, there are still, to this day, a lot of laws and policies that make no sense.
In many ways, the Philippines, as a country and people, are about 50 years behind the US and wrought with corruption .. but I love the people.
Good video good advice i am scared of the airport taxis
I want my change back too.....it is my choice to tip or not to tip.....good job. Ken
Always look down when walking along the road or sidewalks in the Philippines. If you are not careful you can end up on the missing persons list from falling into a big hole 😄
I always look down to avoid all the poop.
my GF is pulling my arm alot because I don’t look down 🤣
This is the first thing I learned in the Philippines.
Lol 😂
Your little skits are entertaining, and a nice addition to the monologue. Also, your English vocabulary is really impressive.
I am an American Expat living here in the Philippines for over 3 years. I have an SRRV visa and my Filipina wife and I bought a property/house west of Tagaytay.. To me, the best thing about the Philippines is it's people. Most of the people I have as friends are Philipinos. Yes, the traffic here is horrible, that is why I no longer drive here. My wife drive me or we hire one of our friends to drive me. We chose to live here because we are higher in elevation and it is cooler here.. We don't have a problem with flooding and Typhoons are not as bad as in many other areas. We love it here. Tagaytay has a good Medical Center with good Doctors and it doesn't cost much to see one. We love it here.
Brother I need to figure out how to get srrv
How hard is it to get srrv
@@tracyharris418 We rented a Condo in Manila for a couple of Months. When we applied they gave us all the formes we had to get filled out. It took about 2 mo. to get everything done. Steve at Philipines info Channel has connections to a servce company that can handle much of it for you. Check out his channel first. I just did all of it myself. It is really good to get this SRRV. Good luck and if I can help in any way, just let me know.
Tagaytay has a lovely active volcano not too far....
@@ross9581 Yes, that is Lake Taal and Volcano, that was one of the reasons we chose this area. It is really a beautiful area. I do like volcanos and we are just outside the danger area.
Health care is good only in Manila ir Cebu. On any island or province don’t expect any but basic bandage. I know from experience. Also be prepared to pay upfront.
In regards to your comments about health insurance and treatment in the Philippines, another TH-camr named The Filipina Pea did an interview with an insurance agent in either Dumagetti or Cebu. He stated that the best health insurance that you can get in the Philippines is Pacific Cross and the annual cost is between $12K and $15K. He also listed some of the benefits and that it is accepted in most hospitals in the Philippines and worldwide. BTW I just recently found your channel and so am a new subscriber. Great job.
Thanks! You offer a very good message , you are a good teacher . thanks for sharing
Thank you for your honesty. I love your videos. You give me so much to think about retirement in your country. By the way, I have occasional kidney stones and bladder issues. Drinking cranberry juice mixed with a little club soda or soda water helps me a lot. Stay healthy and I look forward to seeing you again.
The quality of your videos, information and presentation keep improving, is appreciated and keeps me watching. Thanx Ru !!!
Beautiful Rubeauti! So sorry you had kidney stones.. I have had them too, but I ran into a medical doctor and pilot who helped me greatly with this news... eat asparagus every three days to dissolve the stones. It has worked fir me ever since. I love you and don't want you to ever suffer so greatly again! ; )
I agree with the medical problem sissy koi , the medical system is very bad pay first before something, planning financially , living by your means is the best thing ,Good job , very good in English.
Excellent video packed with good info.
Yep the Philippines is getting lower and lower on my list.... 😁😁 but will visit for maybe 6 months before deciding!
First of all, congratulations on getting to over 10 thousand subscribers, your channel is growing pretty fast.
Lots of good and honest advice as always with your shared experiences. I’ve only visited Manila three times and each time there was an issue with taxi drivers. One time I got out of the cab when he stopped at a red light. I left the door open until I got my case out of the boot. I have also had it in Cebu also, but only a couple of times out of many taxi rides. You do need to be aware of the scams, but that’s the same wherever you go. Healthcare was the main reason I’ve never moved there full time, but even in the UK now, the healthcare service is not like it was, and has long waiting lists.
I had a taxi scam attempt in Cebu back in 2019. This was my 1st ever visit to the Philippines. I stayed two weeks; I spent 1 week in Cebu and a week on Davao City. With the exception of that one instance the visit and taxi trips were great. Anyways, it began with me flagging down a taxi. After entering the cab, the driver ask did I mind if he turn off the meter? I replied I prefer he kept it on. He said where I was going would be cheaper if the meter was off. I told him I did not have a problem w/the metered rate. So he kept insisting on turning off the meter. I told him never mind and got out of the taxi. I flagged another taxi - an honest driver who took me where I wanted to go. Upon arrival I looked at the meter and paid him double what was on the meter. He immediate said I was paying too much money. I said, no it is the correct rate. I told him what happened with the previous taxi. As I was exiting his taxi I told him, because he was honest and did NOT try to scam me like the other taxi, I am paying him the his [the metered rate] fair and the fair of the other taxi because honesty does pay. Have a good day sir! He was stunned.
Weeks before my trip I did some research and learned of this meter scam so when it started to go down I know what was happening. At that time this scam was largely perpetuated by the taxis in Manila. I see it has spread and become more common in Cebu now.
@@TheWallReports That’s nice, I often do the same with trike drivers. It’s worth it just to see their happy surprised reactions.
Wow, already 10.000 Subscribers.
Well done, congratulations.
Keep up your good work.
Rubeauti listening to your negatives has reinforced my desire to live in a province area when I retire to the Philippines. Thankfully I am still in good health and have never smoked so I see smoking bans as a positive not a negative. I have ridden motorbikes all of my life so I believe owning a motorbike in the province will be ok and you said there are less corrupt traffic officers in the provinces 🙂. I have been looking at long term rentals and they are so cheap in the province that I would not need to buy property. In terms of longer visits before deciding to live there my plan is to do 3 month visits to different areas before deciding which one to settle in. Thank you so much for being honest about the downsides of living in PI but I still believe that the people and culture make it a very desirable retirement destination with a SRRV. God Bless.
Hi Rubeauti 😊
I am a new subscriber to your site and enjoy the informative advice on different subjects. 👍🏻.
I have been to the PI 3 times and enjoyed it very much. I am also another foreigner thinking about retiring there.😎
Have you covered the subject of costs and pros and cons on renting long-term or buying? Also the best location to live taking into consideration of temperatures, typhoons and overall personal safety?
Keep up the good work.
Take care and stay safe.😁.
Thank you Rubeauti, you're so open and honest. Hope your body has fully recovered! I think the healthcare would put a lot of British people off. We're used to free, high quality care all over the country. Take care lovely lady, love you too! 🥰❤️
Free, my ass.
@20:50 the garbage can actually be a good thing if you think about for a second. I own a smelter so I can melt metal, I'd take all of the cans then melt them to turn the aluminum into duralumin. Duralumin is a combination of certain metals and it's used to make car parts and airplane parts. You can sell that for good money. The plastic I would heat up to turn into cups to sell. If you get that much trash on a regular basis I would go around collecting it and profiting on it 🤑
Thank you for telling the truth about PI. I see a lot of TH-camrs that paint a rosy picture of PI not being honest. Keep up the good work.
good job thanks!
You're right I was going to retire there but decided not to after going there seven times and living there for a while I realized that it's better here in the United States than there economically and medically and now I see it is so expensive there for food and gas and I see a lot of people moving to other countries and leaving the Philippines because of this culture and money hungry women
Very very good video! Have to say. Probably the best I've seen on this subject! Well done young lady!
Really great information from you . Thanks !
You really helping people with your Chanel giving some good insights. I would consider moving there I like simple living and honest down to earth people so thank you.
Good video! Lots of traffic jams. I try to stay off the road during busy hours but it sounds crazy in Manila with this problem. Midnight till 5am is deserted on the road in my city. That's when I can travel quicker.
Rubeauti, I like your honesty and the time you take to explain. That is important to me.
Rubeauty, brilliantly practical and informative. I really enjoyed the reality you sketched. This knowledge helps tremendously. Take good care of yourself 🤗
15:00....that's why Filipinos are slim and in good shape.... Running from their lives crossing the street.
Very good points are covered in this video. Excellent stuff. BTW, maybe do a sound check first before starting to properly record as the sound here was not the greatest and was distracting at times. I hope this helps. All the best :)
Yes, something was in the background noise level that caused me to pause the video several times. I kept thinking that I had a fan making noise, almost sounded like the ringing in my ears.
I love listening and learning from you about your country
Great vídeo. Very informative. I want to see Taguig now. Thank you.
Thanks!
This is making me rethink my plans to retire to the Phils. Here in the U.S the hospitals are required by law to provide basic healthcare whether the patient can pay or not.
I always support your views in all you do! Thank you for your honesty and love! I am in love with you forever!! Amen
Thank you for posting Rubeauti. I am going to visit Davao in 2024 for an extended period and this will help me ascertain if the Philippines is for me. My Filipina friends from work tell me that this would be the best city for me given my personality. I very much appreciate your work.
Great Video Thanks !
Thank you for sharing the facts regarding your beautiful country. 💯
Great video, very informative. After living in the PH for a couple of years, I would say the pros greatly outweigh the negatives. But it does require a lot patience. 🙂
How many countries you have to compare it to? It's a pretty worthless opinion if you only know PH and your home country
@@llothar68I am the comment section enforcer , get your goat smelling ass squired away Cornholio
Thank you for this video. It is informative, well organized, and funny. You have a nice voice for videos. Clear. Easily heard. Good enunciation. Deeper tone. ..... BUSINESS / LAND LAWS : Yes! Foreign owners of a business originating in the Philippines may own a maximum of 60% of the organization and profits, but never its real estate. However, foreigners can own 100% of a foreign company but with limitations. Considering your history with mainland Asians, Europeans, and perhaps some Americans, this is not a bad idea.
Everything that you have said is 100% right as always your information is very helpful keep up the good work. You look good as usual.
Great video!! I'm coming to Manila and you would be a great tour guide, just saying! Have a good one be safe
Great information. So sorry you had kidney stones very painful. Thanks for sharing
I have to agree with you on drivers. Years ago I drove my motorcycle from Subic Bay to the American Embassy in Manila. I was cut off like you except by a jeepney. I was forced on to the sidewalk or would of been knockdown like you. Surprising the sidewalk went down a bunch of stairs. I am glad there was no one on the sidewalk at the time. I finally got back on the road and the person I was riding with thought I was doing trick driving or showing off. He didn't realize I was doing that to save a motorcycle crash with injuries. I laughed. but was so scared at the time. Lol
Thank you gave a lot good information helpful as from would need to know ❤thanks
Thanks for the great information Rubeauti!
Nice vlog :) A small correction though; foreigners can own a business now 100% - with some few exceptions. New law of 2019.
Hi Rubeauti, I am a new subscriber.... from the United States... I've been watching some of your videos and really enjoying the information that you are sharing. thanks😉👍🏽
Leptospirosis is rare here in the states, and most cases will present as the flu, but my brother contracted this disease and it almost killed him. It screwed up a valve in his heart and shut down his liver and kidneys. Specialists finally figured out what it was and gave him medication and he got better.
Nice vlog arriving in Makati soon Luv your channel ❤️ just be yourself
Good info Rubeauti I appreciate it very much keep up the good work 😎🌺
Hi Rubeauti. You are a very intelligent woman and speak English perfectly. You provided very useful information. Thank you. I hope to meet a woman like you there in the future. I am a Canadian living in Japan and am considering moving to the Philippines 🇵🇭.
Omg I am absolutely thrilled . No smoking !!! Thank
G-d!!!!!!!
Another Fantastic Video!!! I did learn alot of this During 4 months of Research!! And alot of videos about Taxi's!!
Tthank u for this candid video, u are both beautiful and hones☺️😍
It is very nice that you tell us all this and that you are so honest. Thanks .
Thanks for advisory, I used to think Philippines is a wonderful place,I now have a better understanding of everything
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Can easily happen if you drink water from a water source that doesn't have filtered water and contains lots of sodium
@@Rubeauti In case you don't live together with your friends, maybe the water you drink from your house (probably what you drink most often) could have been full of sodium.(If you live with your parents it should have happened to them too logically) And everybody's body is more or less sensitive to different things. The blood was most likely the stones pushing out and scratching the surfaces of the urethra or the surface of the ureters. But the worst part is the quality of the hospital. Especially if it is supposed to be one of the best. I am sure they knew what was going on but didn't care as long as you didn't pay them good
I Love The Philippine. Been going back And Forward since 2000. People are Beautiful. I never have any problems. Because I know People’s. Philippine & Japan My Two Country I Been visiting.
United States , My Home , My Family Here. But I Always Visit Baguio City Every Year. Stay 3-4 Months at a time. Philippine is Beautiful Relaxing.😎 Ya Continue Too Stay Safe. Stay Strong...
New subscriber here 🏆
Amazing video !
I love Filipino People because
they are empathetic and helpful.
They have a fantastic sense of humour.
They’ll welcome you with open arms
🤗
Very soon i will visit
PHILIPPINES IS ON MY BUCKET LIST ❤️
Be careful that smiley face may scam you
Vitamin B6 supplements can be helpful in the treatment of kidney stones. You
should look into it. Eating foods rich in Vitamin B6 should be part of your diet.
Cranberry juice can be helpful too. Drink plenty of fluids.
I totally agree with your advice at the end there about staying for a longer period before deciding to move there permanently, that's good advice regardless of where you're thinking of retiring to. I know this was a list of negative things but as a non-smoker one of the things mentioned is a definite plus to me 😁
likewise on the smoking ban enforcement .. a HUGE plus for me as well !!
You are intelligent, articulate, mature and cute. Thanks for your honest, informative and entertaining videos. I do hope you travel abroad to get the best treatment for your kidney stones. I am aware of sonic treatment (sound waves) being one useful method to dissolving kidney stones.
you have the best explanation so far and right on. I have been there mnay times before
My expats don't tell it like you do since they are not Filipino
This gives me something to think about. I'm not an older guy, but I'll be making my way to the Philippines soon!
Honestly, many of the same problems in the US. My neighborhood flooded last September during a hurricane. 🌀 Taxi drivers all over are known for being questionable, which is why Uber and Lyft are so popular. Dog 💩 in most big cities. Bad drivers. 😡 And even though the hospital doesn't make you pay up front, you may get a huge bill later, especially if you have insurance. It seems to me that wherever you are attitude is everything. 😁
You have obviously never been to the Philippines...as is probably the case with most people leaving their brilliant comments, otherwise you'd know that there's zero comparison between a third-world country and the US in pretty much anything, and that in particula is the case-in-point with the Phlippines. It is exactly as bad as described here X100...and yes, it is also a beautiful place, particularly when/if you get to live in your little western bubble, but it has a long way to go when it comes to the filth, traffic, infra-structure, poverty, sanitation in hospitals etc etc etc, and you can't ignore it unless you stay within the resort/gated community. Go there with an open mind and low expectations and accept it as is; then you might have a chance. Cheers
@@lbj4993 Truth bomb. Well said.
Thank you for that excellent information Rubeauti. There are challenges wherever you live but I think most of us Americans are looking for Kinder and gentler people and especially women that are committed to their families and husbands. I met someone today in Florida that's married to a Filipina and I told him he is so lucky. I would love to travel there and I wish I could find a high-quality person to show me around. Thanks for the info!
Great video. Some sober discussion of the issues in your country. Who would voluntarily want to deal with that traffic stress regardless if you are a driver or pedestrian or just have to get somewhere? It seems like people are forgetting it's still a developing country. To me a reasonably working infrastructure is important, a clean environment, and a climate where I don't need constant showers due to excessive sweating. Those typhoons are also destructive and unpredictable. It's not for the faint of heart. The corruption would be very hard to tolerate as well for someone who has not had to deal with that their whole life.
Excellent informational vlog, I've experienced most of what you say apart from typhoons!! Yes PH does have it's downsides, where doesn't? But it's major saving grace is the people of PH, even in the worst of times they are resillient, always a smile and always willing to help where they can. I'll be retiring to PH end 2024, already bought the land to build our house (in my future wifes name of course 🤣🤣) a little place called Concepcion in Tarlac 😁one thing you forgot to mention was the dammed mosquitos 🤣🤣
Great information Rubeati, and you look fantastic! Thank you 😊
Very very good information. Thank you for sharing. Question what insurance health is best for me. I am a Black American living in Leyte.
yea, we have the same trouble with "gold mines" in Berlin :) Thx 4 sharing!
You Gave a LOT Of Great Information @Rubeauti. Thanks 🙏🏾For The Upload My Friend, I Do Plan On Coming for a Three Weeks Visit in April 2023. Shalom
When it rains, I stay home or if I need to go somewhere I catch a trike and carry an umbrella. I also wear vinyl shoes to protect my feet from all the street bacteria. Don't want to catch a staphylococcus infection on my skin.
yes people in Philippines always have a smile
Lovely woman clear concise English and good content.
Miss Rubeati,
Thank you for sharing your experience, an eye opener for many..
Q: have you considered moving to middle size city?? I was in Dumaguete and except for the traffic I loved it there..you are correct, no traffic lights, no stop signs, it is actually amazing more accidents don't happen...I was in Dumaguete last month, and as bad luck happens, I landed in the emergency room on my first day arriving to the Philippines...I stayed at the Rovira Hotel, which I give it 4 stars, was excellent, room service was great, and so was the food..I order food to my room or by the pool all day...anyway, since my medical emergency happened late after 10pm, there were no taxis in the area so the front desk called the ambulance for me...the ride to the hospital was free, though I tipped them for the ride...I don't recall the name of the hospital, CDC I think?? but was told it was a private hospital so there were only a few people waiting ahead of me..I was seen within 20 minutes of arrival and was not asked to pay in advance..the cost was about $120.00 US and was seen by a doctor not a nurse..after I was attended, still no taxis, was after midnight so the ambulance gave me a ride to the hotel..ha,ha,ha..
In Dumaguete there isn't much trash, city is fairly clean...it rains about 3 times per week but usually short periods...the longer lasting rain typically happens at night...after 3 weeks there I became acclimated didn't feel so bad..for city travel I used trikes so the cost was about 40 pesos almost anywhere in town..
I also read that Dumaguete is considered one of the top 5 destinations in the world to retire..
3 weeks later I went to the same hospital for a follow-up and received good treatment by the same doctor..
On 2 occasions the taxi drivers tried to charge me a lot more so I passed on their service and waited on a trike instead...as an investor I've earned enough money where I'm not worried about cost, but don't like it when people want to take advantage of me simple bc I'm a foreigner.....thank you again for sharing your experience with us..
I'm a huge fan of your vlogs..
May the Lord bless and protect you, as I can sense your kind heart..
Duma medical is a joke. I don't even want to waste my time explaining why. Try having an accident there and see what happens. I know too much about it all.
Cebu, manila or Baguio... Anywhere else you're gambling with your life
Why not cut to the chase and ask her to be with you?
@@danielcox1537 😁
Danail.. she would be awesome to be in a relationship with. She is smart and very beautiful.
@@robertmoore1123 She has never disclosed she's available...but agree...Miss Rubeati is the complete package...intelligent, pretty, and sexy....
Traffic starts at 5am on C-5 and then ends at... well, it never ends actually. The big trucks come out at 9pm. Moved to the Province after a couple of years dealing with that diba.
Thanks Ate. Always a good watch.
I see this an old video but it was very informative.
You are a beautiful woman. You have much knowledge and it is very helpful.
When I visited the Philippines in 2019 my fiance turn on Google Map from point A to point B and Google would tell us which way to turn. A couple of taxis that really irritated them. As long as we had that GPS talking telling us where to go we had no problems of course that was on mactan Island in Lapu-Lapu
Smart :)
Thanks for the video 😘
Hi Rubeauti Chris here. The reason you have kidney stones is because of the water. Water that is high in calcium and minerals will cause kidney stones the best thing to do is to drink apple cider vinegar it will break down the kidney stones. start drinking water that is not so high in calcium and minerals. I used to drink distilled water but the problem with distilled water is it's acidic it's not 7.5 on the pH scale the best thing you can do is add apple cider vinegar to your water that should help but you should take at least a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar everyday to help break those kidney stones down
Thanks Chris, was well worth my time reading your comment.👍 I always drink bottle water but I did notice heaps of people get stones there.
Summer weather in London is strange because it could be 82 degrees in the daytime and by nightfall it could drop to 50!😮😮
Hi Rubeauti😊Thankyou for the information and things to watch out for in the Philippines, all sorts of scams everywhere and gold mines to watch out for... 😦Yikes !...I will remember all your warnings👍... Great job and your outfit looks cute...😍
Sorry to correct you, AGAIN. I know I'm obnoxious ;-) You can't catch a cold from changing weather or cold weather.. Rain and cold only make people cram together in malls and other places and it is the closeness to others that transfer the virus, not the temperature or any other old beliefs. We have those here too, still.
Best place to live if you have any health issues, in my opinion, is Baguio. Baguio is the most healthy city in the Philippines. And, unless you want the REALLY hot weather, Baguio is great in so many ways. I liked living in Cebu, but I loved living in Baguio, and my wife and I have discussed retiring in Baguio at some time.
There is a good hospital in Baguio. And it’s now just 4 to 5 hour drive to Manila. Just pick a good neighborhood. The nearest beaches are a short 1.5 hour drive in La Union and Pangasinan.
I am going to ck out Baguio the only downside I read was that it ranked pretty high on pollution, no worse than Cebu though or Manila.
Baguio is a great suggestion, especially if one is seeking a medium sized city. My fiancèe is a Kankana-ey girl from Besao, which in higher and further inland but reasonably close. She and I will be living there.
Excellent video. Thank you 👍
It was my pleasure to share this with you! Thank you for taking the time to watch and appreciate it.
Couple of the issues i think were miss are the Brown-outs from the increasing Electrical demands. I Kinda like them because i am odd, it allows me to get out , do some taichi or yoga at the park, visit w/ family, go shopping at SM. Think Bacolod and Iloilo isn't bad on traffic and Iloilo is a very clean city. ( also almost 40% less cheaper to live there than Manila.)
Is the land the same as when I have my citizenship ?
Very helpful, I wonder if there are less scammers in the province.
Nice video, thank you.🙂
Thank you for sharing. You are a very nice lady.
5 years of the points made in this vid, and other facets of the phil, has me on edge of transferring to Guam.
2:35 you mention a motorbike app but I couldn't find it based on what I thought you called it. Please type me the name? Ongas angas? I saw the name on the sleeve of the driver. Playstore doesnt show the app to me because I am in the USA, so I took a screenshot to remember to download it when I get there.
Great advice Rubeauti! After just visiting Davao and Tagum City for the first time, I experienced many things that you point out in this video. After first arriving in Davao, I asked the taxi driver if he used the meter. He said yes and took me to my accommodation. After unloading my luggage, I asked how much the meter was. He said no meter, give me 500 peso!! So I went and looked at the meter it was only 184 peso. So I gave him 200 peso and walked away. I had previously spent time in Thailand and there taxi drivers try exactly the same thing..😁
You are beautiful
Taxi driver in davao ,not like that and you can report them anyway
I rode the metro rail once. Never again. I got to know some Filipinos more intimately than I cared to that day. Think a can of sardines but stuffed to 3x capacity.
This video had to be made to show the other side of the coin....it was very informative and prepares you for the good, the bad and the ugly...a very realistic view of the Philippines.
There are many "pro" videos
..not enough " con" videos. Nicely done !