The best I can say is that I left the US because I was bored with the US. I didn't know I was bored until I happened to find someplace more appealing, in my case, Thailand. Once here for a year or so I could look back and, with some surprise, realize I didn't miss the US. I had a house and a marriage and plenty of money to stay in the US but I just had an epiphany to move on. That was 7 years ago and what I see happening in the US since then makes me content to be out of there.
Just being alone in the USA is the reason I came to the Philippines, there was no escape. I still own a home in the USA, and still go back and forth as needed. Moving to the Philippines is no big deal, I am a veteran, so use to traveling and living outside of the USA.
I first thought of leaving the US when i was in Japan, but then i re-enlisted in the Air Force for 6 yrs. First traveled to the Philippines in 93 before i retired from the AirForce in 94 and after that i started planning my move here in the Philippines❤
Sir, I just happen to see your Channel and I decided to watch it to the finish and I enjoyed it. I am a Filipina living in Los Angeles ,California for more than 30 years, Now that Ex.President is running again, I no longer feel safe living here. Daily shootings, Purse and Cell Phone snatching ,just yesterday , several guys robbing a Dept. Store. I have thought of leaving the U.S.but at my age, I am scared to travel. So right now all I can do is Pray and hope for the best. Your Channel is very informative. Welcome to my beautiful Country and God.Bless You Sir!
Hi Mimi, my guess is you probably wouldn’t have a hard time getting comfortable in the Philippines. So, I would think about this: you can stay in the United States and feel unsafe for the rest of your life, or jump in and feel scared for a couple of days on your way to the Philippines. I’m 71 and about to move overseas permanently. I’m not going to the Philippines right now, but I may end up there. In any case, you could probably find someone who is also going around the same time you are ready to go, and you could travel together. Strength in numbers! I wish I was in a position to help you. I’m sure other people would feel the same way, and I doubt you would have much difficulty in arranging company for traveling as well as help getting settled. Good luck, and don’t give up!
Being ex military it's a new Duty Station i look at it. I miss being in the military plus all the politics like you said. It's sad as a American to see America spiraling out of control.
Thanks for your videos. I came to the Philippines over 14 years ago. I tried to go back in 2016 and lasted a year. I thought about returning this year again until I started seeing all the mass shootings, the most recent in Alabama. Then the BBC reported that in the US, so far in 2024, there have been more than 400 mass shootings (criteria is minimum 4 killed) just this year already. There isn't a safe place in the US any more. When I was in elementary school, we had only 2 things to concern us - fire and earthquakes. I don't know how parents can handle sending their children to school not knowing if the children will return. Or children being run out of their classrooms with hands in the air. About "incompetent" leaders, there have been 2 Presidents whose wives seem to be running the executive branch. One was a democrat and the other was a republican. There needs to be some real people who can step forward and really lead and not dictate like the way it seems to be now. Anyone can be a Hitler, or a Mussolini, or a Stalin. We need some one like a Washington, a Churchill, or a de Gaulle.
The cost of living is #1 reason l want to leave, the cultural environment and if we don’t get control of the debt, leaving won’t help because if my money isn’t worth anything then me living in the Philippines will be a impossible burden , l will have to stay and die on this hill . I want to live in the Philippines but l don’t want my resources to dry up once I get there , my pension and SSi . But still after saying that l still have faith that America can pull out of this situation.
I think we have to think where it’s comfortable for us financially, right now the Philippines is a better place to live money wise to stretch our pension, no one can make it to the U.S. with our social security alone, the rents here in the U.S. are skyrocketing. Steve, we will miss you, hope once in a will we will see you. I like and enjoy your topics. Watching from Chicago and visiting or retiring in Manila, I hope soon
Steven, we are saddened that you will be leaving the channel but we wish you all the good fortune with your future endeavours. Your face and voice have been the driving force of The Philippine Info Channel and although we can't guarantee that we will continue to follow, we are willing to give it a chance. Thank you for being such a good friend.
I want to leave the country because I am burned out. Its not only about the politics but the lifestyle of today's America. I see a lack of enthusiastic people. The hope just isn't there. Everyone is at each others throats, men and women tend to despise each other, drugs seem to be more prevalent and people are having less children. I smell the rot of a dying nation. When I go to the Philippines, I see hope in the midst of poverty. I see cooperation, love and faith as families are respected and thrive.
I hang out in north Cali and south Oregon for about two months a year to house sit for my bro and see friends and have a good time People are friendly and most are pleasant All I see is a lot of fear and anger Asked my bro why do you carry everywhere Him and his wife say social media is the culprit
I just visited Jamaica and I found out that Jamaica is very expensive. People monthly income here is very low. That is why most Jamaicans lived in poverty
Hi Steve, I'm a new subscriber to your channel, and I couldn't agree more with what you said. As a fellow Massachusetts resident (Worcester area), and husband of a Filipina, I have never looked more forward to my retirement (I still have four more years ...... IF I make it that long) than as I am now both due to the current status of the US and that I absolutely fell in love with the Philippines when I was there last July. I absolutely love the simple living in the PH, the people are amazing and can't do enough for you, yes it so much cheaper there, but the way people treat others is so much more important. Anyway, I just wanted to drop you a line to say "hey".
I tried living in the Philippines back in 2002 after visiting several times since 95. I'll give a typical Americans answer. I like my conveniences that i worked 40+ years to maintain and I'm not letting a corporation that acts like a government run me out of my own country that I served 18 years in the Air Force and 12 years Federal Civil Service for a total of nearly 38 years of government service including civil service disability for time and pay purposes because of their evil politics. I leave politics alone because there's just no reason to let it control your mental state. What happens is gonna happen and God is in control and he will be back soon to set the record straight. You either believe or you don't believe. The choice is yours! If you can handle the differences of living in the Philippines versus the US then I see nothing wrong with it. It's at best a good vacation but that's about it. A very long way from the US i might add.
That's up to you but I'm assuming if you're an American (which you are) your ancestors left whatever country they were from for a reason, including giving their life, blood, sweat and tears to their country and community. You can only give so much for so little in return. If you can afford to stay in the USA you're lucky because most of us cannot.
@@25Soupy if your replying to my comment then I would say perhaps you didn't plan accordingly for your retirement (either did I! ) or perhaps you need to lower your standards of living by moving to a cheaper state.
@@Robert-ho1ie I raised my standard of living when I moved to a condo in Cebu. And I found a Filipina who takes care of me like no Western woman ever came close to! Now my quality of life in the Philippines is so much better than it was in the USA. I'll never go back.
@@RealGaryGibson I didn't have to go to the Philippines to meet my wife. I met my Filipina here in the US! Someone else's loss but a 100% my gain! I didn't have to give up any of my conveniences that I worked for and best of all we can afford the US and we don't get involved in politics anymore than needed. My wife doesn't want to move back but only to visit.
For me: Rural, Coastal California has turned into an EXPENSIVE "Fertilizer Hole". That, among other issues... Made me Retire a year earlier than planned. It just wasn't worth giving up "one more year" for 5%. I'll be in Cebu City for a Six Month Trial in less than 30 days...
Thank you for all your work. Your content has been helpful. We are currently here testing out if we can retire here. You take care. Thanks again for all your content.
As a Filipino, just watching about the politics, culture, society, lifestyle, people's attitudes in America gets me stressed out and feel bad. Very complicated world out there I cannot survive there, I can see how many ppl cannot find happiness and peace.
The new American dream is leaving America. I dont like the hot humid wet weather of the Philippines ao i chose to retire at 46 years old to south America where ive been living the weather is 70 degrees everyday and 60 degrees every night. Its priceless sleeping with the windows open. I rent a gorgeous brand new high rise brand new condo on the 26th floor for 300$ a month. My monthly passive income is 3900$ a month for the first time in my life i feel like a millionaire
Hi Steve. I completely agree 👍 with you. Like you, I'm from Massachusetts also and things here continue to get worse and most things are super expensive, especially the rents here, there seems to be no control on that. I'm coming up on my retirement in a couple years and I have been looking at retirement in the Philippines also. Planning to visit the Philippines next year,..who knows,..maybe we could "meet up" some day there. Take care Steve and be well.
What a small world! When my parents split my dad moved to his grandmother's house in Andover, so I spent a huge chunk of my childhood with him up there. We'd often go to Tripoli Bakery in Lawrence for pizza and cannolis. Will be interesting to see how your channel evolves but a bit disappointed you won't be making videos anymore. You have a good delivery of these topics.
The best days of America, Canada and the western nations have come and gone. It is driving us men out of our native lands. Politics, cost of living, lack of family, the culture, difficulty finding a partner and on and on. Nice guitars Steve.
It''s not just the US Steve but Canada too. As you may know if you have seen my Facebook posts lately I deeply regret coming back for such a long getaway/vacation to Canada as my wife and I did. We had come back because my dad (last living parent) was 100 and not doing well, .... but passed away a couple of weeks after we got back into the country. We figured if we were coming back because of the cost of the flights we'd make it a 6 month visit, but I'm basically sitting here bored stiff and paying out probably $2,000.00 a month more than if we were at our condo in the Philippines. Canada really isn't home anymore and this visit has only reinforced that to me.
Canada is beautiful place. So much to explore. My favourite is BC province especially Vancouver and Vancouver Island. How can one be bored as it is entering fall season?
@@youngandfree93 we are in BC and as beautiful as the scenery and the province is, it's also an extremely expensive place to be. If a person was going out several times a week it would be easy to find yourself deep deep in debt here. Of course this country also has countless homeless, druggies, and prostitutes, and crimes of all kinds are on the rise. Canada isn't the great country it used to be anymore.
I’ve heard that Canada is worse now than the USA. To me it looks like the plan is to destroy the USA, Canada, and other countries as much as possible. Then a communist leader will come and promise to make everything good. We all know what happens then. Someone that escaped from North Korea said that’s basically what happened there.
Haven’t seen you touch on this subject. As a conservative Republican I’m disappointed with the state of the US. I’d certainly fight for this great country, to bring it back to the US of old. But I step back and hold on to my belief in Jesus and I know that’s the fight to spend time on. The world will be the world, but the people are in need of knowledge of Jesus. I’d rather fight to save souls than save a way of life. I’m preparing that move to the Philippines myself. Hoping to be there in January 2025!
You can't control the outcome. Same goes for here in Philippines who ever leads you just have to accept. Many of the younger folks don't watch news anymore nor care much. I am same way.
Because they've been led to believe that the Philippines is a magical place. The reality is that it's overpriced and substandard when compared to Cambodia, Thailand, or Vietnam.
Is it really that bad? I briefly visited the US from July -August 2024 to attend my niece's 40 years anniversary, she's Jamaican and her husband is from Puerto Rico...they reside in Orlando..I hadn't seen them in over 20 years so it felt good bonding with them...ok we got to talking and I asked frankly if they thought that the US has changed for the worse but they told me some people felt that way but all in all they thought it still was a great place to live, I mentioned that many Americans are seeking greener pastures to overseas destinations, Ecuador, Columbia, Panama, Mexico, Costa Rica, Philippines, Thailand , and of late Cambodia, their reply was it was true some Americans got fed up with the current situation and wanted to leave in the hope of getting away from high cost of living that is now prevalent in the US. I think it's not as bad as it seems on RUclips but then again I'm not American, so I'm on the outside looking in...maybe you can take a trip back home for a few weeks, it might just be worth your while😊
Wow Steve, sad but I think you nailed it. I love America & served it with pride but I feel it’s slipping away. With Politics, Immigration, violence, cost of living is nuts! Mental illness & cancer seems like the norm. I miss being a kid in the 70’s where the neighbors knew each other, now I don’t even know most of them and sadly don’t want to. Im hoping to retire in PH to live out the 4th quarter in peace and an affordable lifestyle . Something I don’t think can happen here in the states anymore.✌🏻🙏🏻
I love my home country the U.S.A., but it has definitely changed since the times we were raised and lived there. I'll be 65 in December. I always tell friends from the U.S. it's hard to explain the difference here in the Philippines. I just tell them I have no stress, no fear of violence, and the people are so friendly and caring here. The cost to live in Davao City, Philippines for my spouse and I with 4 full-time workers on our farm and at the house is $1,800 or less monthly. I'm from West Tennessee and a 2 bedroom apartment rent is $1,600-$1,900 a month. Trump is definitely a better choice Steve. Take care brother. God Bless✝️♥️🙏
@@Marabella1 yes, you can, but without residence or base support it can become quite expensive there daily. If you were to go there, Harman Plaza has a reasonable room just under a hundred a night.
Good job, Steve. I think you get a lot of the reasons right. We are all a little different in our reasoning and life experiences prior to traveling here. It’s nice to not be saturated by the radio, TV, road signs, etc about all the BS back in the US. At least here I have to make some effort to follow the BS rather than it being constantly shoved down my throat. That’s not why I came here however. I came here after exploring the US in a van and realizing that most Americans are really great people. International travel was the logical next step and the absence of constant US media and stress that resulted was just a bonus.
My whole life I’ve always worked for the man, it’s time to retire and wake up in the morning and say it’s all about me now, and the Philippines is the place for me to just disappear and I’ve been there before and I think it’s right for me
The Philippines Culture is still intact, unlike the MESS in the USA. Plus the cost of living is out of reach in the USA. My pension would last 1 day just to pay rent, food and misc. Living costs. I can afford to save $$$ in the Philippines AFTER everything is paid for. I have 20+ years of experience visiting the Philippines and full time here for 15 years. Married for 18 years to a similar aged Filipino. I wouldn't go back to the USA for any reason
Inflation, open borders, multiple wars, censorship, rising crime rate, that's America right now. Anxiety and depression are at epidemic levels. Not much of a country left. Very sad. Glad I moved to PH.
I totaly agree with you, the average American is very concerned about everything that's going on in the world. I'm from Canada, i've been to the Phillipines 3 times in the past two & a half years. Heading back November 20th, shortly after the elections. I just know & feel that the weeks, months following thus election are gonna be chaotic to say the least ! However i believe that most people have no idea the "Tsunami " that is about to hit us !! But I believe in humanity and the capability of the human race to overcome adversity ! It's not going to be easy by any stretch of the imagination, but we will get through these upcoming challenges.
At least the SRVV visa deposit going down to $10,000 if you over 60 yrs old and have a pension of $1000 a month, soo as long as you have at least $20,000 in savings on the side, then you good to go, people move there more for the affordability factor, the rest come as an added bonus, i only pay, $350 a month on a subsidize apartment, you’ll get a better apartment in that country for this amount, but i will get something cheaper on the $200 a month range instead of $350, if i decide to move via the SSRV visa, at 10,000 deposit instead of the $20,000, regards from Boston😅
Remote Pacific Islands, thank you....Fiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu...when you're there you have definitely distanced yourself from world problems.😊
With the current US rate of inflation at just 2.53%, the US is recovering better than any other first world country. Things are difficult everywhere, even the Philippines compared to prepandemic. If your truth tellers are Alec Jones, Joe Rogan etc, you're seeing the situation through the lens of manufactured outrage...but go ahead and believe Haitians are eating pets, babies are being aborted after they're born and schools offer litterboxes and gender changes. Good grief. 🇨🇦
Well I certainly understand the fears of Americans today. The U.S. has become unstable and the American dream has become designated for the extremely wealthy. It has been proven that Biden had dementia which is why he is no longer running and Trump also continues to display his lunacy which is scary. I am an independent and no longer trust politicians. So I decided to take care of my future on my own terms. I appreciate your video.
The mortgage payment on my house went up 400 USD per month over the past two years I 'owned' it. The increase was due to taxes and insurance... How is that sustainable?
All that you have said Plus work force. If you are older and a hard worker you get more work piled on you. If you are a slow don't care just make it by you get . "oh it will be okay and then they give you more work.
I'm walking out on the home of the brave I'm a 65 year old white guy that lost a job due to racism toward me this country has become a country of hate I married my Filipina September 4th Philippines is where I want to live
I suspect a lot of it is the costs the healthcare housing and food costs are so high in the US, it has everyone on edge. The politics are crazy but honestly unless I bring it up noone even knows my political views and rarely does anyone even bother to ask.
Best wishes on your new adventure Steve.. one last question before you sign off.. do you need a police clearance from the states to get a spousal visa to live there ?
Yes but have it Apostilled at your Secretary of States Office….however once you enter PH ….after 6 months you will have to re-do a clearance thru the NBI office of the Philippines All depends on whether you are doing your 13a spousal visa in the US or in PH… I have heard it’s easier to do it in the US
You’re looking at at least $2000 a month for a studio apartment in Boston and that’s gonna be a hole in the wall, A friend of mine just retired from the FBI he told me that the crime is so out of control in the United States that he does not see it being able to be turned around,,, He told me that him, and his wife are going to retire in another country
I was considering on retiring in the Philippines and Trump in his last year stopped collecting the FICA tax that funds my Social Security retirement. And, he promised to continue defunding our SOCIAL security program, permanently until it dried up, IFHE WERE RE ELECTED. I CNSELLED MY PLNS.
That's not true, do your research...hes not touched anyone's SS, nor will he do that again when he's re-elected.. go live life my friend, go be your best life and relax, enjoy your retired earned pension and ssa...I am, no regrets guys..
From a retired persons perspective with some common sense, lol. I have done the math, and between inflation and the COLA increases not keep up, that in another 5 years, I would be on the streets. California is not much different politically than Massachusetts, and the tax and spend crowd is ferocious. I'm coming for financial reasons, and that is the bottom line as the United States is just not feasible to stay in. Are there cheaper places to live? Perhaps, but they make the philippines look like paradise and still aren't as affordable. I'm not one to make knee-jerk reactions, and I have done my recon missions and my homework weighing the pros and cons about moving overseas, and it just makes sense. If the ever approved Medicare for expats, then I would throw all my crap in a dumpster and get on a plane .
Best thing I ever did was to retire in the Philippines and get away from the USA. I'm going to watch from the Philippines as the USA implodes. Reasons I'm here=My Filipina wife, low cost of living, more respectful here, more friendly here, English is ok here, Christian country, I'm not invisible, less politics and more laid back.
Points can help one with the flight and hotel. Rental car one will need to spend real currency, though the correct card can get status which can help get you a better car for the standard car price.
You're spot on, high prices are ridiculous. My daughter was paying 3k for a 1 bedroom in Plymouth Massachusetts. She moved in with a friend. After this election we'll see. I'm not seeing an option but to leave.
US is doing great Stock market is kicking, Inflation is 2%, If you want a job you can have one. Gas is under $3 a gallon. If we have a coup all bets are off no SS no SS disability, The dollar will collapse it would be hard to make it in the Philippines with out that.
The inmates are running the asylum world wide. I'm holding my own so far, but I'm watching things closely. We shall see what happens. Love the channel and your information. I'll be waiting for more updates on the channel.
I'm 15th generation American. The USA is on the precipice of full-blown communism. I have land in the Phils (under my wife's name) and just want to make sure I have an exit.
everything in the Philippines is way cheaper and the people are very nice, it's a more relaxed life, after you watch 10,000 videos you will understand better lol
I just read your comment at the Philippine Antics. I clicked on your username and I was shocked to see you were the one to leave that comment over there. Why would you even write such a thing? Why would you even associate with that troll who has hurt many Filipinas and senior citizens here on youtube. And you are wrong about everything you wrote in that comment about Myk's Philippine Journey. EVERYTHING. How can you let that troll fool you like this is beyond me. I made a video about it. So disappointed in you. I liked you.
I'm curious as to what your concerns are about what's going on with the Chinese in the South China Sea. Also what they are doing in the west Philippine Sea harassing Coast Guard. Along with all of the Chinese being arrested for PoGo ,money laundering, human trafficking ,kidnapping
I like the Philippines, but if the cost of living wasn't so high in the US I'd definitely prefer living in the US. As for the toxic political climate it will likely only bother you if you let it.
I was only here to listen to you bud. 6 years here iin the Philippines and strangely as it seems I kinda feel like we do everything for Isreal. Like Isreal is congress and Hollywood is the White House and Pennsylvania Ave is just the front desk. I'm having coffee sorry about that.
When you come tothe philipines from canada ..us..etc your trading one set ofproblems fir another believe me i know ive been in philipines for 5 years now
Common everyday courtesy is gone bro....im 68 in Cebu Metro and its so weird that people are still talking to the old foreign guy... Just like growing up in the 1960s 70z
Phillipines is for mellow life and U.S. for young and oppurtunity . Both countries in God Hands . 😊 Have faith in God, the creator of this universe . 🙏
FYI I personally dont think the US is headed into a depression. We are headed into a state , that is very much like the Phillipines. If you drive around Manilla you will notice that the top 20 percent of people are living very nicely. They have very nice homes and nice cars, own land. But the bottom 80 percent live in desperate poverty. The middle class is very small. Therefore, those with assets and jobs are getting more and more wealthy each year. You can see it year to year, every year I go back I see new buildings and new fancier cars. However, the slums in Manilla stay the same, or keep growing. America is heading into a place wherein the wealthy are wealthier than they have ever been, but the lower class is becoming more desperate, and will become more desperate as time goes on. The wealthy maintain their political advantage, even though the lack the physical numbers, by attaining a stronger and stronger clasp on the media and tech firms. Therefore, they can switch the argument away from real issues like the poorer quality of living for the lower class, to whatever they want it to be. Therefore, they are no longer "beholden" to the voters, and the voters will not demand more. I am truly seeing America becoming more and more like the Phillipines each and every year. There are fancy buildings and cars everywhere, but more and more homeless tents being set up right beside them.
Half of all Americans now have a passport ! Must be looking for greener pastures ? Inflation is absurd and out of control in the US ! Affordable housing is unavailable. Illegals by the millions scattered all over the country have exacerbated the lower cost housing shortage. --- I'm "teetering" - and on the verge of moving to the Philippines for financial reasons myself. Many have left for E & W Europe - Mexico - Central & S America also ! + S E Asia all over the various countries - with the Philippines not as popular - 'so far'. --?-- 🤔 I think the need to self insure in your 70's is keeping many from the Philippines. (?) Some countries like Ecuador offers health insurance coverage for senior expat pensioners - and - discounts on many necessities including airfare !
The evil you are seeing is people turning away from God and I am not talking about only one side of politics. I believe it is both sides. As far as debt, we have to do something to become competitive with the rest of the world. We have out priced ourselves. We definitely have to pay down our debts. Did you watch the debate? I know there were issues from the people asking the questions, but even with that, I think both candidates failed tremendously. What say you?
Vacation back around your hometown..? I would say unless you have to go back for something don't do it. Use that money and go to a place you have always wanted to visit. Maybe Greece, Italy, etc... That's what I would do. Just my two cents and I'm now out of change. ha Have a good one Steve!
The best I can say is that I left the US because I was bored with the US. I didn't know I was bored until I happened to find someplace more appealing, in my case, Thailand. Once here for a year or so I could look back and, with some surprise, realize I didn't miss the US. I had a house and a marriage and plenty of money to stay in the US but I just had an epiphany to move on. That was 7 years ago and what I see happening in the US since then makes me content to be out of there.
We've never actually met, Steve. But you've been a good friend. Thanks. Enjoy life, brother!
Thanks, you too!
I feel then same hope to meet u, perhaps in 13 months when I’m eligible for retirement :)🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Yup only thing conspiracy theories need to become facts is usually time.
Just being alone in the USA is the reason I came to the Philippines, there was no escape. I still own a home in the USA, and still go back and forth as needed. Moving to the Philippines is no big deal, I am a veteran, so use to traveling and living outside of the USA.
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The main advantages of the Philippines are lower cost of living and friendlier ppl.
I first thought of leaving the US when i was in Japan, but then i re-enlisted in the Air Force for 6 yrs. First traveled to the Philippines in 93 before i retired from the AirForce in 94 and after that i started planning my move here in the Philippines❤
Sir, I just happen to see your Channel and I decided to watch it to the finish and I enjoyed it. I am a Filipina living in Los Angeles ,California for more than 30 years, Now that Ex.President is running again, I no longer feel safe living here. Daily shootings, Purse and Cell Phone snatching ,just yesterday , several guys robbing a Dept. Store. I have thought of leaving the U.S.but at my age, I am scared to travel. So right now all I can do is Pray and hope for the best. Your Channel is very informative. Welcome to my beautiful Country and God.Bless You Sir!
Hi Mimi, my guess is you probably wouldn’t have a hard time getting comfortable in the Philippines. So, I would think about this: you can stay in the United States and feel unsafe for the rest of your life, or jump in and feel scared for a couple of days on your way to the Philippines. I’m 71 and about to move overseas permanently. I’m not going to the Philippines right now, but I may end up there. In any case, you could probably find someone who is also going around the same time you are ready to go, and you could travel together. Strength in numbers! I wish I was in a position to help you. I’m sure other people would feel the same way, and I doubt you would have much difficulty in arranging company for traveling as well as help getting settled. Good luck, and don’t give up!
Philippines is so safe now
Being ex military it's a new Duty Station i look at it. I miss being in the military plus all the politics like you said. It's sad as a American to see America spiraling out of control.
Thanks for your videos. I came to the Philippines over 14 years ago. I tried to go back in 2016 and lasted a year. I thought about returning this year again until I started seeing all the mass shootings, the most recent in Alabama. Then the BBC reported that in the US, so far in 2024, there have been more than 400 mass shootings (criteria is minimum 4 killed) just this year already. There isn't a safe place in the US any more.
When I was in elementary school, we had only 2 things to concern us - fire and earthquakes. I don't know how parents can handle sending their children to school not knowing if the children will return. Or children being run out of their classrooms with hands in the air.
About "incompetent" leaders, there have been 2 Presidents whose wives seem to be running the executive branch. One was a democrat and the other was a republican. There needs to be some real people who can step forward and really lead and not dictate like the way it seems to be now. Anyone can be a Hitler, or a Mussolini, or a Stalin. We need some one like a Washington, a Churchill, or a de Gaulle.
I believe the best hope for anyone to live a normal life who grew up in the states is to move to a new country. I had too, never been happier.
The cost of living is #1 reason l want to leave, the cultural environment and if we don’t get control of the debt, leaving won’t help because if my money isn’t worth anything then me living in the Philippines will be a impossible burden , l will have to stay and die on this hill . I want to live in the Philippines but l don’t want my resources to dry up once I get there , my pension and SSi . But still after saying that l still have faith that America can pull out of this situation.
why thank Biden, he can't hear you he's sleeping at the beach lol
for me, the heart of it is financial.. I can live better in the Philippines than I can in the US :) but.. it will also be a simpler life. :)
I think we have to think where it’s comfortable for us financially, right now the Philippines is a better place to live money wise to stretch our pension, no one can make it to the U.S. with our social security alone, the rents here in the U.S. are skyrocketing. Steve, we will miss you, hope once in a will we will see you. I like and enjoy your topics. Watching from Chicago and visiting or retiring in Manila, I hope soon
Steven, we are saddened that you will be leaving the channel but we wish you all the good fortune with your future endeavours. Your face and voice have been the driving force of The Philippine Info Channel and although we can't guarantee that we will continue to follow, we are willing to give it a chance. Thank you for being such a good friend.
I want to leave the country because I am burned out. Its not only about the politics but the lifestyle of today's America. I see a lack of enthusiastic people. The hope just isn't there. Everyone is at each others throats, men and women tend to despise each other, drugs seem to be more prevalent and people are having less children. I smell the rot of a dying nation.
When I go to the Philippines, I see hope in the midst of poverty. I see cooperation, love and faith as families are respected and thrive.
Great video Steven . You were right on about why people leaving the states. Very powerful genuine video thank you
I hang out in north Cali and south Oregon for about two months a year to house sit for my bro and see friends and have a good time
People are friendly and most are pleasant
All I see is a lot of fear and anger
Asked my bro why do you carry everywhere
Him and his wife say social media is the culprit
I just visited Jamaica and I found out that Jamaica is very expensive. People monthly income here is very low. That is why most Jamaicans lived in poverty
Hi Steve, I'm a new subscriber to your channel, and I couldn't agree more with what you said. As a fellow Massachusetts resident (Worcester area), and husband of a Filipina, I have never looked more forward to my retirement (I still have four more years ...... IF I make it that long) than as I am now both due to the current status of the US and that I absolutely fell in love with the Philippines when I was there last July. I absolutely love the simple living in the PH, the people are amazing and can't do enough for you, yes it so much cheaper there, but the way people treat others is so much more important. Anyway, I just wanted to drop you a line to say "hey".
Glad to see that you're getting better Steve! It took me about a month to get back to normal when I got the flu last month in Cebu.
I tried living in the Philippines back in 2002 after visiting several times since 95. I'll give a typical Americans answer. I like my conveniences that i worked 40+ years to maintain and I'm not letting a corporation that acts like a government run me out of my own country that I served 18 years in the Air Force and 12 years Federal Civil Service for a total of nearly 38 years of government service including civil service disability for time and pay purposes because of their evil politics. I leave politics alone because there's just no reason to let it control your mental state. What happens is gonna happen and God is in control and he will be back soon to set the record straight. You either believe or you don't believe. The choice is yours! If you can handle the differences of living in the Philippines versus the US then I see nothing wrong with it. It's at best a good vacation but that's about it. A very long way from the US i might add.
That's up to you but I'm assuming if you're an American (which you are) your ancestors left whatever country they were from for a reason, including giving their life, blood, sweat and tears to their country and community. You can only give so much for so little in return. If you can afford to stay in the USA you're lucky because most of us cannot.
@@25Soupy if your replying to my comment then I would say perhaps you didn't plan accordingly for your retirement (either did I! ) or perhaps you need to lower your standards of living by moving to a cheaper state.
@@Robert-ho1ie I raised my standard of living when I moved to a condo in Cebu. And I found a Filipina who takes care of me like no Western woman ever came close to! Now my quality of life in the Philippines is so much better than it was in the USA. I'll never go back.
@@RealGaryGibson I didn't have to go to the Philippines to meet my wife. I met my Filipina here in the US! Someone else's loss but a 100% my gain! I didn't have to give up any of my conveniences that I worked for and best of all we can afford the US and we don't get involved in politics anymore than needed. My wife doesn't want to move back but only to visit.
It's not like everybody is running to the Philippines. Why do most Filipinos work abroad?
For me: Rural, Coastal California has turned into an EXPENSIVE "Fertilizer Hole". That, among other issues... Made me Retire a year earlier than planned. It just wasn't worth giving up "one more year" for 5%. I'll be in Cebu City for a Six Month Trial in less than 30 days...
Thank you for all your work. Your content has been helpful. We are currently here testing out if we can retire here. You take care. Thanks again for all your content.
As a Filipino, just watching about the politics, culture, society, lifestyle, people's attitudes in America gets me stressed out and feel bad. Very complicated world out there I cannot survive there, I can see how many ppl cannot find happiness and peace.
The new American dream is leaving America. I dont like the hot humid wet weather of the Philippines ao i chose to retire at 46 years old to south America where ive been living the weather is 70 degrees everyday and 60 degrees every night. Its priceless sleeping with the windows open. I rent a gorgeous brand new high rise brand new condo on the 26th floor for 300$ a month. My monthly passive income is 3900$ a month for the first time in my life i feel like a millionaire
How's the dating there? Can you find a local woman 30 years younger than you that loves you and takes good care of you?
Hi Steve.
I completely agree 👍 with you.
Like you, I'm from Massachusetts also and things here continue to get worse and most things are super expensive, especially the rents here, there seems to be no control on that.
I'm coming up on my retirement in a couple years and I have been looking at retirement in the Philippines also.
Planning to visit the Philippines next year,..who knows,..maybe we could "meet up" some day there.
Take care Steve and be well.
What a small world! When my parents split my dad moved to his grandmother's house in Andover, so I spent a huge chunk of my childhood with him up there. We'd often go to Tripoli Bakery in Lawrence for pizza and cannolis. Will be interesting to see how your channel evolves but a bit disappointed you won't be making videos anymore. You have a good delivery of these topics.
The best days of America, Canada and the western nations have come and gone. It is driving us men out of our native lands. Politics, cost of living, lack of family, the culture, difficulty finding a partner and on and on. Nice guitars Steve.
So true… trying to be friendly and chat with people in the USA, you’ll get that weird stare like, why would I talk to you
Expecting the grass to be greener on the other side when it's only a different set of problems in a different land.❤
Social media has destroyed young women in America
This is what happens when fiat is used in place of constitutional money (gold and silver). On an unrelated note, gold is at an all time high. 🤔
It''s not just the US Steve but Canada too. As you may know if you have seen my Facebook posts lately I deeply regret coming back for such a long getaway/vacation to Canada as my wife and I did. We had come back because my dad (last living parent) was 100 and not doing well, .... but passed away a couple of weeks after we got back into the country. We figured if we were coming back because of the cost of the flights we'd make it a 6 month visit, but I'm basically sitting here bored stiff and paying out probably $2,000.00 a month more than if we were at our condo in the Philippines. Canada really isn't home anymore and this visit has only reinforced that to me.
Canada is beautiful place. So much to explore. My favourite is BC province especially Vancouver and Vancouver Island. How can one be bored as it is entering fall season?
@@youngandfree93 we are in BC and as beautiful as the scenery and the province is, it's also an extremely expensive place to be. If a person was going out several times a week it would be easy to find yourself deep deep in debt here.
Of course this country also has countless homeless, druggies, and prostitutes, and crimes of all kinds are on the rise. Canada isn't the great country it used to be anymore.
I’ve heard that Canada is worse now than the USA. To me it looks like the plan is to destroy the USA, Canada, and other countries as much as possible. Then a communist leader will come and promise to make everything good. We all know what happens then. Someone that escaped from North Korea said that’s basically what happened there.
Haven’t seen you touch on this subject. As a conservative Republican I’m disappointed with the state of the US. I’d certainly fight for this great country, to bring it back to the US of old. But I step back and hold on to my belief in Jesus and I know that’s the fight to spend time on. The world will be the world, but the people are in need of knowledge of Jesus. I’d rather fight to save souls than save a way of life. I’m preparing that move to the Philippines myself. Hoping to be there in January 2025!
@@MisterDigDug see you here
You can't control the outcome. Same goes for here in Philippines who ever leads you just have to accept. Many of the younger folks don't watch news anymore nor care much. I am same way.
Grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change
The courage to change the things I can
And the wisdom to know the difference
I love the video.. you hit the nail on the head
God bless you all
Because they've been led to believe that the Philippines is a magical place. The reality is that it's overpriced and substandard when compared to Cambodia, Thailand, or Vietnam.
Is it really that bad? I briefly visited the US from July -August 2024 to attend my niece's 40 years anniversary, she's Jamaican and her husband is from Puerto Rico...they reside in Orlando..I hadn't seen them in over 20 years so it felt good bonding with them...ok we got to talking and I asked frankly if they thought that the US has changed for the worse but they told me some people felt that way but all in all they thought it still was a great place to live, I mentioned that many Americans are seeking greener pastures to overseas destinations, Ecuador, Columbia, Panama, Mexico, Costa Rica, Philippines, Thailand , and of late Cambodia, their reply was it was true some Americans got fed up with the current situation and wanted to leave in the hope of getting away from high cost of living that is now prevalent in the US. I think it's not as bad as it seems on RUclips but then again I'm not American, so I'm on the outside looking in...maybe you can take a trip back home for a few weeks, it might just be worth your while😊
Wow Steve, sad but I think you nailed it. I love America & served it with pride but I feel it’s slipping away. With Politics, Immigration, violence, cost of living is nuts! Mental illness & cancer seems like the norm. I miss being a kid in the 70’s where the neighbors knew each other, now I don’t even know most of them and sadly don’t want to. Im hoping to retire in PH to live out the 4th quarter in peace and an affordable lifestyle . Something I don’t think can happen here in the states anymore.✌🏻🙏🏻
There are mass shootings everyday here The kids have no future they are killing their parents it's getting awful
The murder rate in the Philippines is about the same as the US or higher every year
People are just moving to other countries.
Not only PI.
Cheaper places to live
I love my home country the U.S.A., but it has definitely changed since the times we were raised and lived there. I'll be 65 in December. I always tell friends from the U.S. it's hard to explain the difference here in the Philippines. I just tell them I have no stress, no fear of violence, and the people are so friendly and caring here. The cost to live in Davao City, Philippines for my spouse and I with 4 full-time workers on our farm and at the house is $1,800 or less monthly. I'm from West Tennessee and a 2 bedroom apartment rent is $1,600-$1,900 a month. Trump is definitely a better choice Steve. Take care brother. God Bless✝️♥️🙏
@@Marabella1 Yes, he is.
I’ll be 65 in Nov and been here in the Philippines since retirement from the Commissary in Guam 2023❤🙏🏻Amen to your comment❤
@@Neal_only1 Can we use Medicare in Guam if needed? Thanks brother
@@Marabella1 yes, you can, but without residence or base support it can become quite expensive there daily. If you were to go there, Harman Plaza has a reasonable room just under a hundred a night.
@@Neal_only1I retired from the Air Force base commissary on Guam in 2018.
Good job, Steve. I think you get a lot of the reasons right. We are all a little different in our reasoning and life experiences prior to traveling here. It’s nice to not be saturated by the radio, TV, road signs, etc about all the BS back in the US. At least here I have to make some effort to follow the BS rather than it being constantly shoved down my throat. That’s not why I came here however. I came here after exploring the US in a van and realizing that most Americans are really great people. International travel was the logical next step and the absence of constant US media and stress that resulted was just a bonus.
Very good observations and comments Steve...
My whole life I’ve always worked for the man, it’s time to retire and wake up in the morning and say it’s all about me now, and the Philippines is the place for me to just disappear and I’ve been there before and I think it’s right for me
As always enjoyed your video and the topic. For me, I am moving to the Philippines is to start a new life with my Filipina.
The Philippines Culture is still intact, unlike the MESS in the USA. Plus the cost of living is out of reach in the USA. My pension would last 1 day just to pay rent, food and misc. Living costs. I can afford to save $$$ in the Philippines AFTER everything is paid for. I have 20+ years of experience visiting the Philippines and full time here for 15 years. Married for 18 years to a similar aged Filipino. I wouldn't go back to the USA for any reason
Inflation, open borders, multiple wars, censorship, rising crime rate, that's America right now. Anxiety and depression are at epidemic levels. Not much of a country left. Very sad. Glad I moved to PH.
I totaly agree with you, the average American is very concerned about everything that's going on in the world. I'm from Canada, i've been to the Phillipines 3 times in the past two & a half years. Heading back November 20th, shortly after the elections. I just know & feel that the weeks, months following thus election are gonna be chaotic to say the least ! However i believe that most people have no idea the "Tsunami " that is about to hit us !! But I believe in humanity and the capability of the human race to overcome adversity ! It's not going to be easy by any stretch of the imagination, but we will get through these upcoming challenges.
At least the SRVV visa deposit going down to $10,000 if you over 60 yrs old and have a pension of $1000 a month, soo as long as you have at least $20,000 in savings on the side, then you good to go, people move there more for the affordability factor, the rest come as an added bonus, i only pay, $350 a month on a subsidize apartment, you’ll get a better apartment in that country for this amount, but i will get something cheaper on the $200 a month range instead of $350, if i decide to move via the SSRV visa, at 10,000 deposit instead of the $20,000, regards from Boston😅
I have been here a year on a tourist visa and I will never ever give someone 10k
Without any ROÍ .
Steve you are spot on and nailed it
Remote Pacific Islands, thank you....Fiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu...when you're there you have definitely distanced yourself from world problems.😊
With the current US rate of inflation at just 2.53%, the US is recovering better than any other first world country. Things are difficult everywhere, even the Philippines compared to prepandemic. If your truth tellers are Alec Jones, Joe Rogan etc, you're seeing the situation through the lens of manufactured outrage...but go ahead and believe Haitians are eating pets, babies are being aborted after they're born and schools offer litterboxes and gender changes. Good grief. 🇨🇦
Am hopeful that the US will be alright. All the countries in the world have debt so am not worried about that. Thanks for the videos, Steve...Jim
I hope so too
Steve I will personally miss your regular commentary. I have really considered joining your group of people where you live. Take care.
One more month
Well I certainly understand the fears of Americans today. The U.S. has become unstable and the American dream has become designated for the extremely wealthy. It has been proven that Biden had dementia which is why he is no longer running and Trump also continues to display his lunacy which is scary. I am an independent and no longer trust politicians. So I decided to take care of my future on my own terms. I appreciate your video.
The mortgage payment on my house went up 400 USD per month over the past two years I 'owned' it. The increase was due to taxes and insurance... How is that sustainable?
All that you have said Plus work force. If you are older and a hard worker you get more work piled on you. If you are a slow don't care just make it by you get . "oh it will be okay and then they give you more work.
I work just hard enough to keep from getting fired. My boss pays me just enough to keep me from quitting. 🤣
I'm walking out on the home of the brave I'm a 65 year old white guy that lost a job due to racism toward me this country has become a country of hate I married my Filipina September 4th Philippines is where I want to live
I suspect a lot of it is the costs the healthcare housing and food costs are so high in the US, it has everyone on edge. The politics are crazy but honestly unless I bring it up noone even knows my political views and rarely does anyone even bother to ask.
Best wishes on your new adventure Steve.. one last question before you sign off.. do you need a police clearance from the states to get a spousal visa to live there ?
Yes but have it Apostilled at your Secretary of States Office….however once you enter PH ….after 6 months you will have to re-do a clearance thru the NBI office of the Philippines
All depends on whether you are doing your 13a spousal visa in the US or in PH… I have heard it’s easier to do it in the US
You’re looking at at least $2000 a month for a studio apartment in Boston and that’s gonna be a hole in the wall,
A friend of mine just retired from the FBI he told me that the crime is so out of control in the United States that he does not see it being able to be turned around,,, He told me that him, and his wife are going to retire in another country
Listening to you better than psychologist !!!!
I was considering on retiring in the Philippines and Trump in his last year stopped collecting the FICA tax that funds my Social Security retirement. And, he promised to continue defunding our SOCIAL security program, permanently until it dried up, IFHE WERE RE ELECTED. I CNSELLED MY PLNS.
That's not true, do your research...hes not touched anyone's SS, nor will he do that again when he's re-elected.. go live life my friend, go be your best life and relax, enjoy your retired earned pension and ssa...I am, no regrets guys..
It is too late here in the U.S.
From a retired persons perspective with some common sense, lol. I have done the math, and between inflation and the COLA increases not keep up, that in another 5 years, I would be on the streets. California is not much different politically than Massachusetts, and the tax and spend crowd is ferocious. I'm coming for financial reasons, and that is the bottom line as the United States is just not feasible to stay in. Are there cheaper places to live? Perhaps, but they make the philippines look like paradise and still aren't as affordable. I'm not one to make knee-jerk reactions, and I have done my recon missions and my homework weighing the pros and cons about moving overseas, and it just makes sense. If the ever approved Medicare for expats, then I would throw all my crap in a dumpster and get on a plane .
Best thing I ever did was to retire in the Philippines and get away from the USA. I'm going to watch from the Philippines as the USA implodes. Reasons I'm here=My Filipina wife, low cost of living, more respectful here, more friendly here, English is ok here, Christian country, I'm not invisible, less politics and more laid back.
Points can help one with the flight and hotel.
Rental car one will need to spend real currency, though the correct card can get status which can help get you a better car for the standard car price.
Steve, thanks for all of the videos. One question: Will there still be like streams?
This Saturday yes
I may do another channel just for chatter and notifications
You're spot on, high prices are ridiculous. My daughter was paying 3k for a 1 bedroom in Plymouth Massachusetts. She moved in with a friend. After this election we'll see. I'm not seeing an option but to leave.
What change are you expecting after the election?
US is doing great Stock market is kicking, Inflation is 2%, If you want a job you can have one. Gas is under $3 a gallon. If we have a coup all bets are off no SS no SS disability, The dollar will collapse it would be hard to make it in the Philippines with out that.
California is $4.79 a gallon.
@@anthonynorris1016 State taxes I guess I'm going to tour the southwest all of Oct. guess I will need a few extra $ Virginia 2.80
The inmates are running the asylum world wide. I'm holding my own so far, but I'm watching things closely. We shall see what happens. Love the channel and your information. I'll be waiting for more updates on the channel.
You were the best, we'll miss you
Thanks 🙏
On the plus side, at least no more harmonicas.
Steve why are you leaving the channel
To relax more and play guitar and my harmonicas and time with my girlfriend
I'm going to Brazil in 3 years.
I'm 15th generation American. The USA is on the precipice of full-blown communism. I have land in the Phils (under my wife's name) and just want to make sure I have an exit.
Why are people moving to the Philippines. All the RUclipsrs advertising it.
everything in the Philippines is way cheaper and the people are very nice, it's a more relaxed life, after you watch 10,000 videos you will understand better lol
I just read your comment at the Philippine Antics. I clicked on your username and I was shocked to see you were the one to leave that comment over there. Why would you even write such a thing? Why would you even associate with that troll who has hurt many Filipinas and senior citizens here on youtube. And you are wrong about everything you wrote in that comment about Myk's Philippine Journey. EVERYTHING. How can you let that troll fool you like this is beyond me. I made a video about it. So disappointed in you. I liked you.
Because the guy helped me when I needed help. I’m not lead blindly by Vloggers and idiots. The guy honestly helped me. And he is Filipino by the way.
I'm curious as to what your concerns are about what's going on with the Chinese in the South China Sea. Also what they are doing in the west Philippine Sea harassing Coast Guard. Along with all of the Chinese being arrested for PoGo ,money laundering, human trafficking ,kidnapping
I had two choices. #1-Retire and move to the Philippines. #2-Not be able to retire and have to keep working and stay in the states. Thanks Biden
Cheezuz. Blame Biden for your misfortunes.
I’m sure your lifetime of achievements, or lack there of, likely has a lot more to do with YOUR failure, than any politician. Get a grip. 🤦🏼♂️
America is going crazy. That's a crazy killings here too
GIRLS‼
Where do you live in the Philippines for $80.00 a month?
Trece Martires City
you can't have a recession if you let the ones in power change the definition of a recession.
You are absolutely right.
I like the Philippines, but if the cost of living wasn't so high in the US I'd definitely prefer living in the US. As for the toxic political climate it will likely only bother you if you let it.
I was only here to listen to you bud. 6 years here iin the Philippines and strangely as it seems I kinda feel like we do everything for Isreal. Like Isreal is congress and Hollywood is the White House and Pennsylvania Ave is just the front desk. I'm having coffee sorry about that.
When you come tothe philipines from canada ..us..etc your trading one set ofproblems fir another believe me i know ive been in philipines for 5 years now
If you politicians solve problems, I suspect they will be out of a job. The uni-party in D.C. are the problem.
Common everyday courtesy is gone bro....im 68 in Cebu Metro and its so weird that people are still talking to the old foreign guy...
Just like growing up in the 1960s 70z
Phillipines is for mellow life and U.S. for young and oppurtunity . Both countries in God Hands . 😊 Have faith in God, the creator of this universe . 🙏
FYI I personally dont think the US is headed into a depression. We are headed into a state , that is very much like the Phillipines. If you drive around Manilla you will notice that the top 20 percent of people are living very nicely. They have very nice homes and nice cars, own land. But the bottom 80 percent live in desperate poverty. The middle class is very small. Therefore, those with assets and jobs are getting more and more wealthy each year. You can see it year to year, every year I go back I see new buildings and new fancier cars. However, the slums in Manilla stay the same, or keep growing. America is heading into a place wherein the wealthy are wealthier than they have ever been, but the lower class is becoming more desperate, and will become more desperate as time goes on. The wealthy maintain their political advantage, even though the lack the physical numbers, by attaining a stronger and stronger clasp on the media and tech firms. Therefore, they can switch the argument away from real issues like the poorer quality of living for the lower class, to whatever they want it to be. Therefore, they are no longer "beholden" to the voters, and the voters will not demand more. I am truly seeing America becoming more and more like the Phillipines each and every year. There are fancy buildings and cars everywhere, but more and more homeless tents being set up right beside them.
Half of all Americans now have a passport ! Must be looking for greener pastures ? Inflation is absurd and out of control in the US ! Affordable housing is unavailable. Illegals by the millions scattered all over the country have exacerbated the lower cost housing shortage. --- I'm "teetering" - and on the verge of moving to the Philippines for financial reasons myself. Many have left for E & W Europe - Mexico - Central & S America also ! + S E Asia all over the various countries - with the Philippines not as popular - 'so far'. --?-- 🤔 I think the need to self insure in your 70's is keeping many from the Philippines. (?) Some countries like Ecuador offers health insurance coverage for senior expat pensioners - and - discounts on many necessities including airfare !
Spot on..
Crazy! At 75 yea. Prices are "insane"
You sound like someone that doesn’t believe that there are 24,763 gender identifications!
Omg 😱
😂 I’m right there with you.
Facts
California 1955😮
We'll miss you 😢
its hit another level of silly Everyone has an attitude
Be Safe Steve
The evil you are seeing is people turning away from God and I am not talking about only one side of politics. I believe it is both sides.
As far as debt, we have to do something to become competitive with the rest of the world. We have out priced ourselves. We definitely have to pay down our debts.
Did you watch the debate? I know there were issues from the people asking the questions, but even with that, I think both candidates failed tremendously.
What say you?
Vacation back around your hometown..? I would say unless you have to go back for something don't do it. Use that money and go to a place you have always wanted to visit. Maybe Greece, Italy, etc... That's what I would do. Just my two cents and I'm now out of change. ha Have a good one Steve!