Some Disadvantages Of Living In The Philippines
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- Опубликовано: 16 сен 2024
- Living in the Philippines has many advantages but also some disadvantages. Here are the disadvantages.
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2:20 Crowded
3:54 Monsoon Season
5:00 Heat/Humidity
6:08 Terrible Wifi
7:34 Blackouts
8:05 Traffic
11:32 Dual Pricing
12:33 Environmental Degradation
13:23 Poverty
15:09 Crime
16:10 Animal Abuse
Eversince I left the Ph, I've been dreaming of being back. From the lazy days on the beach in Bantayan, the fresh fruits and vegetables in Cebu, the hustle and crowds of Manila, the crisp mornings in Baguio to the quiet stillness of Urdanetta. I miss it all. I left a part of my soul mother Philippines and I wait for my return so I can feel complete.
Sounds great! Thanks Ron. Perfect description of all those cities. Very nice
465 plane ticket 🎟 😎 😬 👌 😍 hititandgitit
Excellent Paul! Philippines does have many positives which certainly out-weigh the bad. It's great to see that you can comfortably keep balance on both topics by keeping it real. Some vloggers only post the good stuff but for a long-term stay or retirement, everyone must know the realities of living here. Your info is very useful and direct.
Hi Ian, I do try to show both sides. Sometimes not so easy. Take care
100%, it is nice to hear some truth, in order not to raise the expectations of people too much and then get disappointed, because they only heard about the positives and not any of the 'negatives.
I agree. It's a question if a foreign vlogger speaks nothing but positives of the Philippines for even Switzerland, US, Canada and many other rich nations have their share of negatives then why not Philippines. In my country I can name the unnecessary slowness of transactions which can be fixed anyway but is left to stay, is very frustrating. Also top of the list is the Healthcare, but this one will be fine if a foreigner has insurance plus big cash. I know St. Luke and Makati Med are good hospitals.
i truly applaud you Paul on your approach to giving both sides of the picture. A lot of expat you tubers avoid the true scenario and doing that is like putting lipstick on a pig. No matter how thick you put the lipstick on it is still a pig. The burning of garbage in the provinces is nasty as well as all the other things you mentioned. For the fortunate people who can live in the upscale, western style areas of cities and suburbs it is easy to forget where you are and lose sight of the negative. Regarding the oppressive heat and humidity, I am the opposite of you. I hate it and the only place I would live is Baguio. I congratulate you for the way your subscriber numbers are growing and am always amazed at the depth of your experience living in so many other countries, as well as your knowledge of medical care internationally. Way to go and keep it up. You will have a huge channel eventually.
Same here. I could not tolerate the pollution and certainly could not tolerate the heat and humidity for long. Living in a dry climate at high elevation is so much more comfortable. Even on the hottest summer days it cools off nicely at night. I also hate crowds. Here I can go on my choice of trails and sometimes encounter nobody all day. My neighbors are far enough away that I get no noise to deal with. Wouldn't have it any other way.
Thank you very much for the great compliments. Your thoughts are greatly appreciated.
I do try to carefully tell both sides. Sometimes, people don’t like that much 😎😎.
I appreciate you watching. Almost 8,000 now 👍
@@PaulWorldZoom You are making a difference! Keep telling the truth. Most vloggers never talk about the negative. It's all clickbait's, subscriber's and likes for them. We doubt they wouldn't know the truth. Actually they're lying to their audience and themselves. YES! The Philippines is great and a good place to live if you're willing to adopt. Many won't and be negatively surprised after some time experiencing the truth. This is the people who silently leave and never come back. Keep the good work up. Thanx!!!
You are spot on! The first time I went I had to adjust to reality vs what so many vloggers omit and gloss over in their content. It’s a great service you provide to prepare people with reality. My second visit was much smoother because I knew what it was like to have brown outs all the time as well as dealing with the heat. Second time I adjusted quite well. I also knew to be very conscious of my steps because of the irregularities in the surfaces. I know I am a guest in another country. I leave the American intensity, stressfulness, ways at home. That helps also. Thank you 🙏🏼
So true, the first time is a shock. After that, only periodic shocking moments 👍
I rented a motorbike for the month I was there and quickly learned to use a trike/car/truck as my lead blocker at intersections. Also following the public transit Vans in the province helps you make great time. I absolutely loved riding there. The only road laws are the laws of Physics. Not for the faint of heart. Very entertaining for me, but I would not ride in Cebu or Manilla. Tagbilaran and Dumaguete were busy enough for me. I am retiring there soon, present plan is Iloilo, but we shall see. Great channel Paul, thanks so much. Cam
great video. I was in the Philippines for 2 years. the heat and humidity in the Philippines is livable, compared to the heat and humidity in Washington DC , in DC instead of temperature it was heat + humidty = what it feels like. the temp could be 90-95 but with the humidity factored in it felt like 105 - 110. everything would sweat. the Philippines monsoons - whew - 77 inches in August, following year August, 96 inches, yeah, Forrest was right, it even rained sideways. brownouts, yep, crazy motorbike and trike drivers, they got ya where ya needed to go. been awhile since I was in the Philippines, listening to ya, nothing has changed much. Thanks for the look back in my case ...
Yes, it does feel like the US in the summer. Very hot and humid.
Thanks for taking the time to comment
You're right about the number of people in the PI. About 110M people jammed into a country with the landmass of Arizona (which has a population of 7.5M). Luckily, considering the population density, Filipinos are among the friendliest people around.
Crowded, but very friendly. Both absolutely true
Everyone wants to pay Filipino prices, but no one wants to make Filipino wages. most ex-pats have as a part of the reason for living in the Philippines, the low cost of living. The low cost of living only exist because of the poverty there. I wouldn’t think it wrong if foreigners paid a higher price across the board..
That’s discrimination, you reverse snob
Interesting, I hadn’t looked at it like that
Very detailed and helpful, doing a great job of detailing every issue...Thanks!!!
Thanks so very much. Thank you
Paul I believe you have a mostly accurate assessment of the Pros and Cons of the Philippines. Everyone regardless of their status be it a Tourist or Resident would do well to remember that it was their free will that brought you there. We should all do our due diligence before going outside our own country especially to a Non- Western conservative society. We may more readily understand beforehand, what we may encounter if we understand, what we can live with and what we can't. The bottom line for any one coming there for any reason is, if you like kindness, generosity, and a genuinely kind and unpretentious people that will treat you well without judgement in all you do, this could be a good fit. Money or having much less of it is what makes things very different, and yes a much more challenging environment to navigate to find your space there. It's a place much different from where you came from originally. They, through their own ingenuity based cultural beliefs, and evolutionary paradigm, have produced a rich cultural palette of its very own, unique in its history and development. It's the engine that drives many of the Pros and Cons you addressed. These are a people that keep things "Real", if you seek "Originality in life experience, uniqueness of spirit, and one that is evolving into something greater, then you have arrived at your second life's destination. We could all do well to take a page out of their way of doing things in the West. Thanks for listening to my perspective.
Really appreciated. I always enjoy posts like these. I enjoy learning. Thanks for the time and information
I believe the fact that you've lived and experienced so many different countries separates you from most foreigners, especially those leaving their home countries for the first time. As we get older we're also less inclined to put up with inconveniences. I think not knowing what to expect on a daily basis is what keeps the adrenalin pumping and makes life more of an adventure.🌋⚡🌀🏝️
I find that to be true. I enjoy the daily adventures. Thanks for the kind words
Looking at the people in my home town where I grew up, none of them have ever really grown because have never traveled, that could of been me, what a waste of life that would of been
Open and honest communication is important. Thanks!
I agree 100%. Thanks for that
You nailed it! This is very useful content. Thank you for this upload.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks Steve
Hi Paul, your videos always have a great added value for me! Thx so much again, I can understand most of your descriptions because I experienced this exactly on my to trips to the Visayas ! Greetings again from your German follower Michael
Thanks Michael, I hope you can make it back soon
I just moved to cebu. While in Rome... do like the romans. Patience is the key.
Thanks Ray, I hope you like it
Please try not to give to any beggars especially kids because might some gang members are the ones who are sending them out everywhere to beg. Should you ever feel like helping a Filipino, wait til you can see a blind person or a person with any kind of disability. Stay safe and God bless.
Thanks, I am trying
@@PaulWorldZoom Please try, because there's a DSWD, a government agency that takes care the poor. DSWD, means, Department of Social Welfare and Development, and it is design to takes care the needy.
I’ve been here (Bicolandia) for 17 years and have no intention of ever leaving. However, 3 things that (kinda) irritate me: 1/drivers, especially the whackos on motorcycles; 2/the tendency of people to throw trash everywhere (especially the soiled pampers that end up on the street in front of humble abode); 3/Videoke machines cranked up, especially late at night/early in the morning.
Thanks Howard, I completely understand. All those are very frustrating. The trash situation is a real puzzle
Just came across your comment and found it interesting as I share those exact 3 major cons as you after living in the Philippines for 5 years. Especially the way they all burn trash, plastic, leaves, chemicals, whatever they can find and don't care one bit if all the smoke engulfs your house and poison your pregnant wife.
I would also add the way most filipinos just can't be honest and say it when they don't know about something, don't have the competence or don't understand what you're saying. They all seem to wanna make up some misleading BS answers.
Agree with evverything you said, thanks.
Thank you very much
You cannot be so choosy if you’re retirement money can only go so far. That’s why you’re leaving your motherland.
I am leaving Canada because people have become very unfriendly and anti social. Also, women don't want to date unless you bring a bulging wallet and you want to give it all to them. Less expensive living helps, but that is not my primary reason for leaving the west.
@@free2roam674 You just said it, you cannot afford your own people.
@@reybolor6045 Honestly I am happy to be generous with my money but women here are very stingy with affection. So what am I paying for? A narcissistic princess that is ungrateful and disrespectful to me! However, that is just my experience in Calgary. Perhaps where you live the women are loving and affectionate and don't want any money from you. If so, I am very happy for you. As for me, I am giving the Philippines a try. To each their own.
Not always, but most of my friends have budgets 🙏🙏
@@free2roam674 Good Luck, I hope you find the right one for you.
Very nice talk Paul. I just found your channel. Moving soon from South Carolina to Bacolod City. I prefer to hear the reality and even the negatives of living in the Philippines in addition to the positives.
Welcome aboard! I hope you like Bacolod. No one knows much about the city. I’ve only been once. Nice place
All the Philippine islands can fit inside the state of Colorado. Could you imagine 110 million people living in Colorado? It would be very crowded.
It feels crowded everywhere I go. Agreed
Well said.
That's almost 1/3 of the US pop all crammed into one State. Sheesh
My biggest sadness is the animal cruelty, i feel for animals i have pets here right now and had to put one to sleep 2 weeks ago she was sick and i still feel it.
The agent i am talking to in Cebu told me that in the big cities they do not have this i really hope its true. Stray dogs or stray cats i wish they would have some shelter to take care of them.
I am sorry to hear that. I was always very sad when I lost an animal.
It is difficult to see here, along with the poverty
@@PaulWorldZoom the agent i am talking to in Cebu to buy a condo told me that they are doing a lot of things to improve the place. Train station etc. Yes for the pet i still have 2 and after they are gone i will not readop i hurt too much
Lot’s of animal cruelty towards dogs and cats. It’s actually repulsive to see how pigs and chickens are treated. Not many vegan or vegetarians😢
Stray dogs with mange. Chickens tied up for use in cock fighting. It's quite sad.
@@richardwiediger7298 yes very, but most of them are poor and need to live on what they can get, still pigs and chicken should not be excluded, animal cruelty is animal cruelty.
Another nice video buddy. I agree with everything. I would add littering to your list. That really pisses me off and seems to be part of the culture here. But I've been here for 18 years now so a lot more positives for sure.
Hi Greg, thanks. Exactly that was a big surprise. They do it everyday even when the trash can is 2 feet away
I like the content. Keep it up! Can I suggest do a live stream? Maybe once a week. That would be epic. Definitely tune into that.
Well thanks. I think that is a great suggestion. Thank you for that
Animals and poverty will test me. I help as much as possible in states but the need there is so great its to be a challenge to see and know you can't save every dog or person . Good video
America is 3 times the population of Philippines so plenty of poverty
@@garrylafferty100 I live in small town by wichta Kansas. Poverty is everywhere but it's not in your face where I live. Big city's definitely can see poverty on coast.
Well said! I struggle with that too. Not much we can do. When I walk I have a bag of dog treats. Small, but enjoyable
Excellent. Introduce reality to all the sweetness and misrepresentations presented by vloggers
Thank you so much 🙂 I’m glad you’re well 👍
I’m from east Georgia and the temperature and humidity sounds exactly what I grew up with. The worst day I can remember is 106 F and 90% humidity. Plus I was out all day chopping trees. Those were fun times.
I love that weather. Well, maybe not 106 😜
I took my UK dog to Philippines for a long holiday with me and even though I feel guilty that my dog gets better food than most Filipinos and gets 24/7 airconditioning, I worked hard for it. I can't wait to finally move there end of September. I've had enough now of the rat race in the west.
Congratulations. Good luck with the move. Enjoy
I would recommend Tagaytay or Benguet for cooler weather. Summers are brutal from March until early June. Makes a big difference those low temperatures. Also stay away from subdivisions. Everything is built here concrete and rebar. The heat inversion at night can be atrocious in those warmer locations. Choose mountain regions over the beaches when factoring in heat and intense sunlike.
Also the roads are crap with severe potholes and destruction. However it keeps you alert.
Those are nice places. Cool and relaxing
A huge budget takes away a lot of those Disadvantages
Yes, exactly true. It can wipe most of them out
Of course the Plus's of the Philippines out weigh the minuses. But can I add, the queues to pay bills or if your wanting to renew your visa etc. Also the water pressure is annoying as its normally too low. Also proper working toilet and plumbing can sometimes be optional along with a toilet seat.... The other thing which was not mentioned was how hard it is to find qualified and decent tradesmen of any variety. :) Just my 2 peso's worth...haha
Thanks Peter, great points. I agree completely
Southern Ontario in July and August it get to 30C and with humidity will feel like 40C. So the temperature here is good for me as it is about the same as home just year round and NO SNOW. The 12 hour maintenance black outs are annoying. In the west they shut down a grid at a time not a whole city plus outlying areas. 6 people on a trike? Excuse me I was on a trike the other day that had 10 people including the driver. Most trikes I have been on going home have minimum of 8 people including the driver. It all depends on the style of trike. I have had no issue with prices. Like you say most are posted but even at Valencia Market I have had the same price even when not marked. In fact I stopped at a small market in Dumaguete and got potatoes and saw the scale said 110 peso and she only charged me 100 peso. I don't have much of an issue with the beggars. They approch me and I just say no and 98% of the time they carry on only sometimes I have trouble getting them to move on. In 2017 I had my wallet stolen but other then that no issues and I even feel safe walking later in the evening.
One never thinks about the heat and humidity in Canada. I know it gets hot. I was at the Calgary Stampede once and the temperature was way over 100
Yes So True..Spot On......Thanks
You are so welcome. Thanks Gregory
You can overlook negatives you have to for me heat gave me second thoughts earthquakes healthcare for retired people . Living on social security income can overlook a lot of negative for many expats
Very great points. I agree
2 other things that will drive a guy nuts.
1.) Expecting a Filipina to be on time
2.) The Filipinas obsession with cell phones and texting.
So so true Brent. Both happen daily
@@lifesabeach5405 Just something I've heard from 100 guy's over the years.
I'm sure we do things that annoy the Filipinas
Great Paul I have been there twice now And when I went shopping with my girlfriend in the market I just stand well back behind her And she is good and never gets ripped off with price hike See Bob has moved along a bit hehe
He keeps growing like crazy. I had to find a new pot.
So true and the gf or wife doing the shopping
Would be kind of funny and cause an uproar at the same time I think if you just walked up next to people while they started to make their purchases. See how many people complain about the skin tax when it is them getting hit with it because the foreigner stood beside or right behind them as they tried to make their purchases,
Before anyone make the move, list down the pros and cons and weigh in if you could tackle both.
Great point
Congrats you hit 8k subscribers
Thanks! 😃 I was very happy
I enjoy vacationing there for 3 weeks every 6 months, I am a city person having grown up in Boston, Massachusetts.
I enjoy Boston. Great city. Thank you
@@PaulWorldZoom fried clams plate and lobster rolls with fries are the best here.
@@hanglee5586 Nova Scotia will give you a run for your money. For me nothing beats fresh cooked Digby scallops. I grew up in NS but now live in Calgary, the beef and bison is good here. Cam
@@free2roam674 U should come here for a visit, My favorite Canadian city is of course the cosmopolitan Montreal. Love the food from The Keg and the smoked meat with fries. Also love the pork chops.
@@hanglee5586 Thanks for the invite. I think my trips from Calgary are going west to Asia in the future. I am retiring in the Philippines August/Sept. Can't wait. I loved it there. No place is perfect but the friendly people, especially the beautiful Filipinas, sold it for me. Iloilo is much cleaner than anywhere else in the Philippines so that is my initial destination. Cam
Location location location, we say it over and over again that if you don't do your recon missions you won't know what is out there . Start out finding a suitable spot to start out that is affordable to rent then start exploring to see where is a perfect fit for you . Yes depending on what your budget is you may have to make some compromises but you can get close to where you need to be. Make a list of your absolute needs and then make a list of your wants . Don't flip them ! . If you have a woman in your life there she may try to stear you towards living close to her family which is understandable but if the province is to provincial for you then you need to let her know that you need more infrastructure than her province has . Always remember that this is your retirement and your not there to be the welfare system for her family. Do your research and keep your budget.
Great points and advice. I enjoyed that, thank you
Yup! I lived in Tampa for 34 years. The weather in summer is practically identical.
Yes George exactly
always someone/something that makes a place a bit harder to live at...but if you like the place enough then you will addapt...
Good point John, I agree
No place is perfect. I don’t like to live in the US either. Too expensive for a retiree like me.I worked there for 12 years then brought my pension here in my humble country
Have visited PH a number of times with my Phillippino wife, mainly in the province. To me the biggest con is the tap water, it is unfit to drink. The water is from a well. The well water is from the ground water. There is no sewage system so each house has a septic tank. The effluent from these enters the ground water.
I agree. I wouldn’t drink well water here
Paul, I love the video thumbnail Subic Bay. 45 years ago, I was stationed with Alpha Company Marine Barracks Subic Bay. August 1978 it rained everyday 24/7. The rain never stop. I was never dry but overall my duty with Marine Barracks was rewarding & interesting. Semper Fi.
It’s a generally laid back place but the police are over the top. Stop and go, stop and go ..but once ya know the rules it’s ok.
Both of you recognized this thumbnail. Thanks for that. I like the area
well said I have been there 9 times and still can't get use to it [ but it is what it is ]
True Stephen, thanks for that
Bravo
Thanks Brian
I always hear about lot of blackouts in Dumaguete. In Bohol, Panglao there is not that much blackouts. Since December of last year till March of this year, i have experienced only 3 blackouts just for 2 to 3 hours
Fantastic, I would love that. Sounds great
No brownouts in subic bay freeport zone, potable water and great internet.
I miss the Philippines. one of my favorite things to do is walking around the marketplace looking at all the ditfruits and vegetables. but my wife hates it when I go because then we have to pay the skin tax as you put it. I just go with the flow because I’m never there for more than a month before going back to reality. I can’t wait to go back until then I watch the vlogs.
Different fruits. oops
Fantastic Duane, when I was in Dubai I did the same. Made me happy and sad at the same time 😎😎 Funny on the skin tax
The waterways and garbage in them is disturbing
So very true. I was surprised
I Got to the Phils about a month ago now. The Thing that has made a Big impression on me is,
1) The Driving in the city I've spent most of my time so Far;
A The drivers in this city Doesn't appear to follow any traffic laws,
B They don't maintain a safe following distance between one another
C They hardly ever signal their intent to turn in advance
D They will cut someone off in a Second
E Even though there are Marked out Lanes for bicycles & Pedestrians, Anyone driving something
with a motor will drive in that lane & honk at you Like YOUR the one in the wrong
F That also includes The shoulder of a road, We were walking today on the shoulder with Groceries
& we got honked & cussed at, even though The moped had 2 lanes to drive in.
G I've never seen ANY where in my 50+ yrs where a vehicle going straight has to Stop & yield to an Vehicle making a left turn in front of them UNLESS it's at a traffic light, EXCEPT here.
This is just a few of the many points I could make on this topic. And to me this lack of respect toward your fellow drivers really tells me ALLOT about the people at least in this City. Because
as the saying goes "Actions speaks louder than words"
SO If anyone lives or has driven in a more regulated, respectful toward one another place plz
Let me know where you live or have been. Because I told My GF I wouldn't live in this city even
If I was given a Free house to live in.
Yes, you nailed it. That is exactly the driving in Manila, Cebu, and Dumaguete. Not just the Philippines though. I am still surprised almost daily
Hey Paul... no one has answered this for me yet and I've asked several PH RUclipsrs, are you required to have the poison shot in order to come to the PHs?
Why I’m hesitant
Do you mean the Covid vaccination?
If so, then no. It is not required
Them?! (Pfizer, J&J, Moderna) no, not a requirement any longer, but when planning to visit Palawan you should take precaution and take some Malaria pills (I’m Filipina and left PI nearly 4 decades & my physician treated me, in addition, bring with you “DEETS” mosquito spray or lotion because mosquitoes will have party on you.
Quality grade “sunscreen” is nearly impossible to purchase in the province, so bring plenty.
Another plenty that you need to bring with you is “patience” because it moves slow and with “mañana” mentality.
Happy trip.
What poison shot? Please be specific. No wonder nobody answered you .
@@yrosales546 If you read the comments, Paul answered my question 7 days ago. We all know which shot I would be asking about… the one that countries were trying to mandate even though it no real testing done. The one that is causing athletes in their prime to drop dead on the field or court and yet has been proven to not prevent anything. Is that specific enough for you?
Aloha Paul, been on Bohol this past week...will be in Dumaguete this weekend. Hope to meet up with you soon. Great vlog as usual.
Great Aaron, I am glad you have arrived. Take care
@World Zoom I'm finding it difficult to leave Loboc Bohol. Such an incredible place...and people.
The good and the bad all depend on each person. For me, being late is bad, but others are more than happy to just meander along. For some loud music is bad, for me I would just join in. Having been in the military, I've experienced all different types of weather and climates from frozen Alaska to hellish Africa, frozen tundra to burning desert, so that's not a big deal, just takes a little bit to adapt and get used to it. With all the horror stories of traffic, might be easier and better to just hire a driver.
As far as skin tax, I would rather shop at a local mom&pop shop to help them instead of a big chain market that makes more than enough profit already, but if that mom&pop store is going to lie, cheat, and steal from me by raising their prices just for me, I won't shop there any more. Is that extra 100 pesos they raise the price for me today worth losing the HUNDRED'S of THOUSANDS I would have spent there over my life time because I got a good deal and continue shopping there. For supposed religious people, skin tax is a sin, they're LYING about the price and STEALING money from you by raising the price, way to show those religious values and morals.
Remember, Presidential Decree No. 1563 makes it ILLEGAL to give to beggars, ESPECIALLY children. How kind will your heart be when you're locked up in a Filipino jail for trying to be nice. If you want to help, go through an actual organization or your local Barangay Police, they can make sure it's done LEGALLY and in an orderly fashion. Again, for a religious people, there are TONS of Bible verses AGAINST begging. Religion isn't Build-A-Bear, you don't get to choose which parts you follow, you don't get to choose the parts that benefit you and ignore the rest, it's ALL or NOTHING.
Proverbs 13:4: The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.
Proverbs 20:4: The sluggard does not plow in the autumn; he will seek at harvest and have nothing.
2 Thessalonians 3:10: For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.
You make some good points. I do not believe in organized religion. I think it is all about controlling the masses and collecting money. I am spiritual and worship Mother Nature. I feel closest to God when walking on a deserted beach, hiking in the middle of a forest and standing on top of a mountain.
Fantastic post. Thank you for all your thoughts and experiences. I very much enjoyed the read.
Take care
Witnessing the sheer poverty and cruelty were the toughest part for us. Within our first ten minutes outside Ninoy Aquino, we say a guy get hit and killed.
Wild Wild West isn't an exaggeration.
Sure, the food wasn't great, but the lack of value of life really hit a cord.
Those who lack empathy or who are able to compartmentalize and live with blinders on should be fine.
Thanks for that. It all is certainly a shock. I had been to Laos, Thailand, and Cambodia. Feels similar.
Thank you
@@PaulWorldZoom We'd been to seven of the eleven ASEAN countries, so we weren't greenhorns by any stretch. The Philippines was number eight.
Thanks again for the upload. It really hits the mark.
USA: Average 1.85 mass shootings a day
@@robocop581 your point?
@@izzyandcris8429 Lack of value of life
Yes the poverty would be depressing
It is. I hope I never get use to that
1. beggars 2. traffic in the big cities 3. lack of strong hot high pressure showers
You don’t need hot showers in Philippines. The country is already hot. You want a hot shower; wait for the rain
3 good ones. Thanks
Don’t live near big cities. Rent a place with a pool.
As for the weather, personally I enjoy it but I stay seaside and I’m used to So Cal hot weather. I think it’s better than Orlando Florida weather when I was traveling there.
As for the overpopulation and poor management of the economy and infrastructure that has led to environmental problems with poor air quality and pollution of the land and water. It’s really sad and depressing. Manila has been cleaned up by the previous president and he also cleared up all the beggars and junk vendors that were just there as drug dealers. But we don’t know how long that will remain with the new government.
Personally I think if you can find an oasis outside the cramped and poorly maintained areas you should consider that. Especially areas like Palawan or Siquijor.
Great advice. I like the Oasis idea. Thanks for the comments. Appreciated
@@PaulWorldZoom another obvious observation that you should be aware of is this is a country that has a very high poverty rate. So the chances are your beautiful young Filipina is from a generational impoverished family.
She and most likely her immediate family will need your assistance. A kind hearted person will not hesitate to share her generosity with her family that she knows need her support. That’s just how it works. So if you are a penny pincher, consider meeting a girl from another country.
Baguio banned trikes because of the hills. Lots of taxis and the most honest drivers in the Philippines, but please don't move there, because there are already too many people.
Haha great point. Tell everyit rains everyday, all day 😜😜😜
There is NO Paradise! I moved to Thailand from my home state of Hawaii, I've been in Thailand for 15 years, it's NOT PERFECT either, I am still trying to find out what isn't perfect...actually, as you know, it is a perfectly liveable place here in Phuket, Too many people in the tourists areas at the moment, hopefully it thins out soon. Covid was the best time to be here... I miss the lockdowns....555! Keep up the good and interesting work!
Funny Brian. You know I like Thailand. Thanks a lot
What you expect of paradise , defends on you, Bible paradise is complete even snake is in there 😂
15:17 St Theresa of Calcutta said helping at least 1 of 100 people is called sharing ☮️
Thanks for that
Yes
Thanks very much
Having been in Cebu and Manila, when I lived downtown Vancouver I would say beggars there, and in the west can much more aggressive than anything I encountered in PH - but I was only there for 3 weeks...maybe it would be different if I was there full time.
I think you are correct. The beggars in the West are much more aggressive
The smells and TB should be discussed, l think l already have both.
I hope not. TB is tough
Gets pretty humid here in Texas in the summer. Heat index well above 100 is common for the Summer. I'm sure Dubai was worse than that, but I work midnight shift to make it thru the summer.
I love Texas. Summer or Winter. Especially Dallas. Great place
@@PaulWorldZoom Born and raised here. My problem is too many followers of the "Other" political party!🤣 The one's that have ran this state for the last 30 years or so. Just saying.
@World Zoom ,., Paul, have you ever line up behind some people at a big grocery store or department store here in The Philippines and they break out a debit or credit card to use? does it seem to you that it took longer to process than cash? I know that in the States, it is faster than cash payments, and that's how it was suppose to be.
Jon, it takes absolutely forever. I am sad when I see it 😎😎 So true
God Bless
Thank you so much
Highly variable country. Most cities have taxis and Grab cars and sometimes other ride sharing apps (even ones that aren't approved), but Dumaguete does neither. That was a shock! I think it's the only city in the world I've visited with no taxis.
It is very backwards in many respects, but I still enjoy it.
Thanks
@@PaulWorldZoom If you want to get around comfortably (i.e. in air conditioning) the Ceres buses are great and very cheap, but that's totally not obvious until you get there and ask around.
Crowded darn right, here's a quick story. Hours from CDO IN Mindanao, out in the jungle, IE middle of nowhere my fiance was leading me all over in the jungle trying to find a place I could take a leak without people staring hA ha..was kind of hilarious but getting rather urgent, should I venture to tell the natives were overly curious, as to what white man got?! Earlier in the day shopping in the marketplace one lady was laughing and visayan, but I figured out what she was saying. She told my fiance, can can I borrow him to have his baby! Oh my God all this in one day...
.🙏😎🙏 I can greatly appreciate how the Filipina simply says what is on their mind LOL
Now that is hilarious . That is the first I have heard that. Great 👍👍
The Story Goes On And My Thai girlfriend best friends all three same birthday and the twins part Cambodian and Thai. Very pretty In BKK took them all out for dinner, wonderful time then show them pictures of my preteen son, he's mestizo half Filipino. This twins started laughing and poking each other, and saying wow he is so handsome, I'm going to wait until he grows up then I'll marry him!! Haha she just turned 40 and he was about 12. The twins both really turned on and squirming in their chairs and then they told me I don't want a man I just want a baby so I told them well maybe we can arrange that but the fact that you're twins means that maybe you wouldn't have one or two you might have two or four! That really got them turned on haha something about taking three or four women out to dinner is just a great time! By the way now my son is 15, 6 ft 3, all muscle and practicing boxing. A bigger more handsome version than Daddy part of why my girlfriends just call me Daddy!🙏🙏 I miss Asia
thanks for all the honest info you give. Which would be the best area for low humidity but at the same time not too far away from nice beaches?
Hi Mark, in general the higher you are, the cooler it is, so you will always have a drive to get to the ocean/beaches. Even the cooler places are quite humid. As a Canadian I don't love hot and humid but I always had AC to sleep and there are lovely fresh water pools and waterfalls which really cool you off on a hot day, more that the beach does. Cam
Perhaps La Union on Luzon or Palawan Island. Thanks
Hello Paul , yes the dog thing is a problem i am surprised they don't cull them like they do in Malaysia , the other thing I found was even if they have a dog at home lots just keep there dogs in a wire gages or chained up all day and just through them scraps , garbage in some of the waterways is very bad also . Its all part of being in S E Asia we have to take the good with the bad . Even here where I live in Canada Duncan BC you would not believe how some parts look some of the native area's you would not want to set foot in or drive through . I don't know the answer to all these thing and it seems our Governments don't either. But what I do know is that being around the people of the Philippines is a wonderful experience lots of smiles and very friendly people, very little aggression. Thanks Paul .
Live near Montreal Canada same here, people are very aggressive too, your quote here (But what I do know is that being around the people of the Philippines is a wonderful experience lots of smiles and very friendly people, very little aggression.) makes me want to retire even more in the PH
So agreed Shaun. Indianapolis and Chicago have similar issues. You know, I would have thought, outside Vancouver, that BC had those issue.
Also, I never would have guessed Montreal either. Amazing
Picture in your thumbnail..subic lighthouse …generally down there about twice a week. All the best.
Yes Eric. Exactly. Thanks for that
Starlink is now availible in PI 2699p for 288mbps crazy bandwidth .
I have the solor generator and can last as long as the sun shines.
Nice nice. Thanks for that
Great to hear that. I’m moving there in a few months and need reliable fast internet. That price is better than expected
Great show, you and your wife looked alike.
You think so? I will tell her. That is a compliment for me
Constantly pestered by scroungers who think alians are walking atm machines , that's a big disadvantage of living in the Philippines
It really does get old. They were on a roll today on the boulevard. Every one of them from Mindanao. So odd
So don't come over...
Please don’t give our beggars money instead offer foods.
@@randyhutchinson-fp4ic yes but you’re teaching beggars to beg more.
@@randyhutchinson-fp4ic hey it’s your money, I don’t care what you do!
No. Offer them a flyer for career college
Thanks Geraldine. Odd, every beggar here in Dumaguete is from Mindanao.
Some seagoing tribe?
@@PaulWorldZoom I didn’t know that, I guess they’re not allowed to beg in Mindanao, also there are more foreigners where you at and they knows mostly of foreigners has a big heart and big pockets. Filipinos always said “Patawad Po”
I think the poverty and animal abuse would bother me
George. I lived in Cambodia and it is still hard to see
Do you like the suski multicabs or is better to get a small used wigo or Hyundai?
It sounds like the multi cabs have a lot of mechanical issues. I can’t fix anything. Toyota, Honda, Hyundai I would recommend
medical worrys is my main worry when i'm in the PI
Thanks Arthur, I understand completely. Stick close to the good hospitals
When I’m home I always gave our beggars foods same here in the US, we don’t know where they’re taking or using the money for and I hate to think it’s for drugs or lazy drunk parents.
Beggars in the USA? Nice American dream
Another great point. It is hard for me to say no. I know the Dumaguete beggars are one big clan
@@PaulWorldZoom you mean mafia like operation?
There are more people in the Philippines than in all of Canada and we have the largest landmass in the world. The town I live in has a busting population of 4000 people. When tourists come it swells to almost 30,000 - 45,000. Our largest city Toronto only has 2.5 million people.
I have been to London England and got used to the crowds there so I look forward to seeing Manila And Cebu. It should prove interesting.
Really enjoy your channel and please keep up the good videos.
Thanks Paul, It can be a huge adjustment to the crowds. I am a city guy and it still bothers me. Thanks for the comments
Just fyi - Russia has the largest land mass and is nearly twice the size of Canada, China is second and is just barely more land mass than Canada.
Huge land mass but over 90% of the population of Canada live within 150 miles of the US Border
@@robocop581 You are right. Lots of room to grow.
FYI Greater Toronto population is much greater than 2.5 million. And Canada is not the largest country in the world. that would be Russia. And most of Canada is uninhabitable for most people , either arctic tundra, swampy forest/muskeg in summer, mountains etc.
You mentioned the overpopulation and how a signal light bulb cost more than human life there. I guess it’s all about supply and demand.
Very true
@@PaulWorldZoom once driving in Oslob at night turn around and there were 3 scooters in front of me, not a single one with taillights or any reflective tape. Kind of like deer here in the states. Glad I had good brakes.
I look forward to the brownouts and blackouts. I enjoy the intermittent Internet. I take my retirement very seriously.😂
That is hilarious. I didn’t see that one coming. Nice
I love your humor. It is sad how so many can't adjust to true retirement. My best friend keeps working because he can not be happy doing nothing
DAS Dumaguete Animal Sanctuary is doing their part in helping the injured / sick street dogs with spay and neuter also
Oh Great Richard. Good to know. I appreciate that
don't forget you become a atm machine for family
I have seen that happen periodically
@@PaulWorldZoom only if you will allow it, then it’s your fault 😊
Monsoon rain only affects visayas and mindanao. Luzon are always clear or just cloudy. That's why holiday season is not ideal to go to visayas and mindanao. Those area are for summer, not holidays.
Oh, I guess I didn’t notice that in Manila. Interesting
Paul. I enjoy all your videos. I'm coming to the Philippines on May 3rd, with my Filipino wife from Cavite area. I'll be there for 5 & 1/2 months. What immunization shots do I need to get before I travel there? The WHO recommends about 15 that I can take but I may not need all of them. Thank you.
Ask your Primary Care Doctor and Travel clinic
I must admit, I didn’t take any. Neither did my friends. I did have several working in the hospitals
Tom Mix I know anti-tetanus is one of them.
You probably need to have an anti-malaria shots and anti-tetanus. Too much mosquito everywhere since stagnant water is everywhere.
Starlink will be my first priority when I’m moving there.
Good choice. It is nice to have that
Alot of people have swamp-ass in this heat😂
Never heard that expression before but I know what you mean. Well put.
That’s why we shower 3 times a day there. We smell like flowers 💩
Exactly right 😎😎
Your car is a manual 👍 every time I buy a car in the US seems there are fewer manuals available
I was happy to find one. It had been 10+ years since I had one
I hear a lot about fresh fruit and vegetables in the open air markets there and other countries. Does anyone know where they might range between organic and heavy pesticides?
So sorry, I see it everyday but don’t know that answer. I’ll ask
Dialectic in the Philippines,you’ll never be sure. Better grow them yourself. Rent a place with a space for a garden.
Living in a condo would be optimal then.👍
I agree. Especially a higher floor
Thanks ,Gee learnt a lot from this ,Great tips ,You forgot the Karaoke 🎤 ha ha
@@PaulWorldZoom looking into this in cebu right now
Thank for your response previously. My wife and I are planning to retire in the Phil in few years. I have very specific things I need to find out once I get there as a retiree with a small pension. How can I get in touch with you privately?
david43paul@gmail.com
Thanks so much
Heartbreaking
It is still very nice
The crime rate is way up outside Davao. Rapes, murders and robbery are way up since the pandemic. I don't know if it has to due with the very high inflation rate or th lockdowns but I do know the qverage person is v ry worried right now.
Wow, I didn’t know that. Be safe
There are advantages and disadvantages to most everything. Videos that only promote the advantages are a disservice.
Thanks Danny
YOU SHOULD NOT GO BACK! EBERYBODY KNOWS THAT THE PHILIPPINES IS THE SAME AS ANY OTHER COUNTRIES! HAVE YOU BEEN TO THE RAINEIR BALLEY IN SEATTLE? COME ON OVER AS ND LIVE THERE AND STIR SOME TROUBLES, I GARRAUNTEE YOU WILL LAST A WEEK!
Do you mean Mt. Rainer State Park near Seattle? I love that area. Past that, I have no idea what your talking about. Do mean the Philippines is good? I think so
Check out MEXICO!!
Nice place. Thanks
It doesn't sound like anyone is reading the signs
You could be exactly correct
Gloomanddoomahguettey
Funny 🙏🙏🙏
Maybe Philippines citizens don't like your blue shirt
Haha very possible
True...