I lived in California for 30 yrs but went back to Philippines in 2015 at the age of 56 to start a business without knowing na retirement ko na pala ito. Currently I am enjoying the life in the province. I owned a condo in Manila, good businesses, rental properties and a Phil pension and US pension. God is good to me…
Your storytelling is so engaging that you always keep me hooked from beginning to the end of your videos. Heartwarming to know that despite the unfavorable situation on traffic, etc., there are still people who would love to retire in the Philippines. 🇵🇭
I AM A FILIPINO ,AWAY FOR %@ YRS BUT SPENT 6 MONTHS EVERY YEAR IN PHILS< DURING WINTER TIME> WE OWNED A VERY BIG LOVELY HOME BESIDE A RIVER A DELT> BUT I WOULD NEVER RETIRE IN PINS THERE ARE A MILLION IRRITANTS
17 years living in UAE Everytime i travelled to Philippines for vacation it make me feel homesick once I got back in UAE, there is something in the Philippines that makes us want to go back home no matter where we live for so long , the ambience, the people, the food and the nature.
I still got 4 yrs to retire in the Philippines at 63 with $ 2,300 a month on social security. If I stay here in the states I will be struggling with that kind of income just keeping my head above water, in the Philippines it’s decent life already.
Have you thought of the cost for healthcare in the Phil. A relative way back 15 years ago suddenly was diagnosed with cancer. In a span of a few months the bill reached 15M, he died but had he survived or live longer, cant imagine how much more will it cost. No wonder you hear stories about affluent families selling all their assets for medical bills.
@@willbill12345 I agree. I know of someone who was financially able to retire in the Philippines, but because Phil. does not have 911, she was not able to make it to the hospital alive. Had she been in the US, buhay pa sana s’ya. … but then, It’s all in God’s hands.
Yes, $2,300 a month of Social Security in the US is not enough if we don't have any other source of income. There are a lot of bills to be paid, and it can be overwhelming. But retiring in the Philippines is good for money and a bit more comfortable to live.
before you spend your paycheck...save 20% first then you can spend the rest...and if you can save aftter tax dollars as retirement fund, the better so you can avail of govt services even if you retire early...
Also an RN here, can’t wait to retire soon 😊 My husband and I will be splitting our time between the US and the Philippines. We’re in our 60’s ! Been here in the US for 31 yrs. There’s not so much time left. We’re looking and hoping to at least good 15 yrs health permitting to see beautiful places. So nice to see fellow Pinoys here aiming the same to retire in our native country . There is no place like home! God is great !
I'm 59 and will for sure spend my retirement in the Philippines! I have been working in Norway since 1993 and have dreamed of where to spend my retirement. Thanks for the El Nido footage.
Lakas pong maka-good vibes ng video na to! Talagang despite the negativities na nakikita at naeexperience natin sa Pinas eh mas marami pa ring positive experiences. We are also on our way to retiring in the Philippines soon. ❤
Ate, you always make me re-think retiring sa Pilipinas more and more. Following your heart and happiness at this time of your life is whats more important 👏
What a great video! thank you for sharing. I am a Filipino American living in Hawaii. I was born and raised in the US and spent my childhood on the continental US but returned to Hawaii after my father retired from the military, my mother was born on Kauai and was the first US born child of my immigrant grandparents from Piddig Ilocos Norte. In the past two years I have had the opportunity to finally visit the Philippines and have become more deeply enchanted by its extraordinary beauty and diverse culture. I want to retire in the Philippines too! I am 61 now and I can't wait to immerse myself and explore more.
I am far from retirement but i enjoy watching all your videos. Simple and informative. Thank you for taking time to share your life and choices. Makes a lot of sense.
Hello Ate Gi! After breakfast, I opened my iPad as I usually do. Guess what! Kita ko kaagad new vlog mo and watched it . Do I still want to retire in Phil? Absolutely!!! I told my husband I think I would be happier to retire in Phil. We are now in our 70’s it’s been long overdue to go home. After 43 years in America I am certain it’s about time. Bacolod, where our families live, is better compared to Manila. Building a home is not in our plan, just rent a comfortable house . Matanda na kami! Just live life to the fullest in Phil. Our kids here are okay, thank God. Thinking of being away from them sometimes makes me wonder is it worth leaving them? Hindi naman kami laging nagkikita. Busy sila. I know there are lots of things to consider before going home…selling what we have here ang making arrangements with our finances, medications, etc. one thing for sure, I’m all ready. BTW your vlog is worth waiting. Excited what the new topic will be. God bless 🙏
It’s absolutely time to retire for you. Ganun din mga anak namin. They live close by, but I don’t see them. They’re busy with work and when they’re free, they’re out with friends. But I did the same thing when I was younger. So I understand. Maganda nga daw sa Bacolod. One of our friend in the video, nag side trip doon. Ininggit kami. Hahaha! Enjoy your forthcoming retirement!! I’m sure it will be worth it to be there.
I love your storytelling - you have a real knack for this type of video - we've been in the US for over 30 years but are seriously considering retirement sa inang bayan. we have the same concerns you have and the same desires, too - so your videos are very relatable. Thank you for creating these! Sana tuloy tuloy pa rin stories mo while you guys are in the midst of traveling back and as you settle in your retirement life sa Pinas. God bless always!
Your vlog is very refreshing po. Something very raw and real about your vlog po. I am also a young nurse based here in Dubai, UAE. I hope to be as successful as you po. Both in career and personal life as well. God bless po ❤️
Thank you for this video! I’ve subscribed to your channel and I really like the way you make your videos. I’m retiring end of this year kasi 65 na ako in December. I’m also retiring in the Philippines (Manila and Davao where I have siblings). I’m a Nurse Educator here in the Bay Area and I’ve lived here for 17 years na rin. I’m looking forward to see more of your videos.
I want to give you KUDOS for a well told story. For someone still doing full time RN work and doing RUclips in her sparetime I commend how well you answered the Q: Do we still want to retire in the Philippines - through visuals... One recommendation that you should try is ship cruising. If you live in the Bay Area - I recommend taking a Royal Caribbean cruise (Navigator of the Seas) from Los Angeles Port. Keep doing videos - your strong suit is how well you stick to one question and answer it through the visuals/audio that support or contradict the primary question. BTW - if you decide that you want to try ship cruising and have any questions - I can answer those for you. I am just an avid cruiser and I am not a travel agent selling anything...
Ate Gi, I love listening to your voice! It is so comforting that somebody else share my husband and I exact sentiments about retirement in the Philippines. We also have the exact situation about our current life. God bless you and your family always!
@@cathymagdirila3316 Salamat po!! I also love knowing about people with the same plans like ours. When I started this blog, I only wanted to express my thoughts. Didn’t know that many people can relate. Thanks for watching!!!
I like your storytelling style. We’re also considering of retiring in the Philippines. Our main concern is Healthcare and Education - especially maintaining French with our daughter. We’re a mixed family currently living in Canada. We went there last year and enjoyed it. We plan to document more on our vlog the next time we go there.
Recently retired as an RN myself and I would say nothing like living the life in the Philippines 🇵🇭. The only thing still hanging in the air is the health insurance coverage. Hope you can tackle this in your future vlog.... 🇺🇸 🇵🇭 Btw, very nice and engaging vlog....
Im 61 and contemplating on retiring in the Philippines. I was there last year and spent a month there. I love Baguio and Boracay. I’ve been to Palawan, Bohol, Coron, Tagaytay, Kalibo, Bicol, etc. I look forward to seeing Siargao, Davao, Iloilo, Dumagiete, etc. So many places I have not been. I love Filipino cuisine, sobra. I miss them and the fresh fruits are my favorite. I hope the Lord will give me a sign when it is time for me to go home.
Ate Gi you are a good story teller. I like the way you made this video therefore I will subscribe. I am also a U.S. pensioner who decided to retire in the Philippines at the age of 56 last 2015. I hope you can retire soon like me…
I enjoyed watching your vlog content. I’m 75 years old and my spouse is 78 years old and a son who’s 52 years old. He’s on his own and have a family. We’ve live in the US since 1969 but we moved a lot in the US and abroad because of my line of work. Because of my health condition living in the Philippines is gonna be problematic. I love visiting the Philippines at least every two years depending on my health appointments. Six months ago we took a vacation in the Philippines. Just a week after returning I was diagnosed with rare condition called GBS. Fortunately Im already back in the US when it occurs. Im still recovering from GBS. My health has improved quite considerably. Thanks to you Ate GI I’ll be watching the Philippines thru you when you retire in the country. I’m a new subscriber. Keep up the good work.🇵🇭🇺🇸
@@marcelocayetano5951 First of all, I am sorry to hear about your GBS. I hope that your health continually improves and will not cause you so much pain and discomfort. Thank you for watching my videos. It gives me a great feeling that you find enjoyment in them. You will be in my thoughts as I create future videos. Please give my warmest regards to your spouse. Take care.
Good, perfect vocally expressed in a proper way. We also plan on retiring in the Philippines but it’s holding us back due to looking for a townhouse or a home to settle first, in that way, we can ship all of our needs like some furnitures, when we arrive, etc…we are also searching a city who would honor our Medicare which someone had mentioned to us, is in Pampanga. Am glad that y’all enjoyed your trip with so much fun. GOD bless y’all. ❤️🌻🙏🏻
Very insightful video. Access to health insurance is a major consideration but having a safety net can offset lack of I suppose. Good luck. We're also from the Bay Area and looking into retirement in the Philippines in 5 years.
I enjoyed this blog - maganda ho! It’s my first time to watch something that you produced and I am impressed by the content, narration, and video. The blog is organized and meaningful.
I hope to be able to retire on both sides of the Pacific, God willing....6 months dito, 6 months doon. Both opposing sides made a very convincing argument kaya why not do both kung kaya. Nice presentation, Ms. Gi!
Love your new video po. 1 year pa lng po ako permanent resident dito sa US, pero yung puso at isip ko nasa Pinas pa rin. I’m planning po na umuwi na ng Pinas next year dahil mas masaya po ako sa Pinas.
I'm an IT Mgr here in Australia, working for 13yrs (40yrs old). Pinas din kami kapag nagretire, masaya talaga satin. Nagbakasyon din kami ng sister ko from Vegas last June sa Cebu. We really enjoyed sa Pinas. Great vlog po and Godbless 😊
Thank you for this. This is my delimma because I can't decide where to retire when the time comes. This will push me to do what's best for me and my wife. Our kids are indepedent and have stable jobs to take care of themselves. They even encouraged us to pursue our plans of settling down in the Philippines and we're assured a place to stay when we visit the US. God Bless.
Considering early retirement next year, buy a van and travel the whole of the Philippines while vlogging. We love road trips and done them in a few countries pero mas masaya sa Pinas, love interacting with locals sa sariling wika. Maraming problems sa bansa pero we feel safe at talagang super enjoy even for few weeks holiday lang. Can’t wait for next year. Btw, great videos and kudos for that.
i'm having goosebumps while watching this, i don't know if retiring in the Philippines is a sad or an exciting reality dahil after experiencing life outside of my homeland with all the luxury(!?) that countries like USA, UK etc can offer, deep inside i'm still longing for life in the Philippines, sabi nga nila there's no place like home, i love this video dahil ganito ang nararamdaman ng maraming OFWs who spent most of their lifetime working abroad and in the twilight of their lives being able to go back where we all belong...
Waah, halos maiyak ako sa end ng video. 😭 Ganda ng editing, boses mo Ate Gi. Nainspire ako, may tagos sa puso 13 years living outside the Philippines, pero gusto pa din umuwi for retirement. ❤🇵🇭
"Moai" for Okinawans that live in a blue zone is one factor that contributed to their longevity. Being with friends and family that support each other definitely makes our life happier and longer. My ultimate goal is also to retire in the Philippines with my family. I love your Channel Ate Gi, just keep it going!
Same po Ate Gi, im UK based and as much i love my current home, nothing compares to my homeland, our homeland. Ive said this over and over when i went back home last year, guru balik lang dito sa UK for summer and warmer months but, it will be Philippines pa din. I dream of still being able to serve my countrymen ( the same way i did back in covid) not for monetarial reasons but for humanitarian reasons. Kahit naman dito walang nag reretire, semi retire but not completely out. I hope to be part of community and impart wisdom and reasoning even build an open library for those who wished to read books. Ayokong tumanda sa lugar na hindi ko kauri at kamukha ang mga tao, dun pa din ako sa lugar kung saan i feel truly at home❤
You have such great plans for retirement! Giving back through community service is fulfilling. It gives our life meaning and purpose. Ang galing naman. Maswerte ang mga tao who will benefit from your generosity. Thanks for watching!
For those thinking about retiring in the Philippines, the most important thing to consider is health care. The quality may not be as great as the one you are used to in the country you are staying. Granted that there are few excellent facilities, they are limited to the major cities.
Ate G it is heart warming to know that you enjoyed much of your vacations. I like what you said" you and the group agreed not to have many complaints during your trips because it is the reality in the first place like the hot weather, the hustle on transportations being our country compose of island provinces, the horrendous traffic, the bureaucracy etc and many others" those are some of the many complaints of some western tourists and expats but they are foreighners and it is understandable for them. It is very touching that you and your family indeed love our place our culture and wanted to reconnect to our great heritage, our cultures and traditions. Keep safe always kabayan.
Iba kasi po talaga ang pakiramdam ng nasa sarili kang bansa mo. It's where you truly belong. Kahit na maraming inconveniences. Kung magkasakit, we trust that the Lord will provide. We can't account for everything naman. Salamat po, Kabayan!
Kamusta kababayan🇵🇭maraming salamat for this video. I too am a fellow nurse in the🇺🇸and planning to retire in the🇵🇭❤️very informative ang vlog po nyo and it reassured me that my decision to retire in the🇵🇭is the right decision. Looking forward watching more of your vlogs.
It’s the same question in my mind. Two more years for me to retire and decide if I can retire in the Philippines. I had a chance to visit Manila and my twin sister’s family in Quezon City last year n September. We stayed a few days with them and experience how it is to spend our days and visited some places. I’m just glad to be with my family. I went back to California and miss being with them and back to my work ‘till I can get another vacation.
wonderful video po, sana makita to ng sister ko. Just like my sister and bro. in law soon they will retire na. After 20 years pa sila nakabalik sa Pinas at sandali lang ang bakasyon.
Thank you sa video Tita Gi, I just came here in the US 5 yrs ago pero 2nd year ko palng retirement na nasa isip ko. I always asked yung mga retiree na nurse sa unit namin na pinoy din whats their plan after retirement and often times walang clear sila na sagot. Kaya thank you sa video na to 😊
I really enjoy watching you video Ate Gi yung nasa Middle Age palang ako pero naeexcite ako sa retirement. Puro kasi ako work I never enjoy myself to travel
I’m glad that a lot of Filipinos still have love for the country. It’s not gonna be perfect in whatever country you live, but you’re still longing for home. In a few years, I’ll be on the same boat 👍🏽. Your money goes a long way back home. Just live simply, and thank the Lord for the blessings he gave.
I am a Millenial watching your videos from Australia! Tumatanda na yata tlga ako. Kidding aside thank you for your content.. nakakarelax pakinggan ang voice nyo po 😊
Me and my wife are exhausted living here in New York ( suburb). We are set on going home! We are retired and receiving pensions from our jobs plus social security checks from Uncle Sam!
Thank you so much po for sharing this wonderful video. Madami po dito specially those are almost there in retiring years or even those couples in their 40's and 50's yan po ang most of the time topic na pinag uusapan. I live po sa Canada me and my friends po we also ask ourself where do we want to reitre. Ganun din po iba iba ang sagot nila. I guess nga po what ever your decision their is no right or wrong. What ever would make you happy just go for it. God Bless po.
Im 52 and can't wait to go back to the Philippines....We always believe that there's no place like home and just like you Ate Gi we are so determined as early as now, goodluck to all of us♥️
Dito po sa Pinas marami po spaghetti pero wires sya and eyesores. I hope and pray na bumuo ng task force to clean the wires to 90% of the provinces po yon lang po pwedi at kayang kaya po natin maging malinis na bansa. We can do it po.
Are you the one editing din po? If yes, then you’re amazing po! Nainggit ako na at 28 walang kaalam-alam sa pag eedit lol. Plus the voiceover para akong nakikinig ng podcast. Sobrang smooth! Keep it up po ❤️
If both you and your husband receive pension benefits, you will enjoy a comfortable financial situation. Traveling to neighboring Asian countries will also be easily achievable. As a foreign national married to a Filipina, we are looking forward to retiring in her province of Laguna in 12 years and enjoying a relaxed post-retirement life.
45 pa lang ako, 6 years dito sa US and I'm already planning to semi-retire in the Philippines. work here in the US for 6-8 months then back to the Philippines for 4-6 months. our US inflated dollars will make a long way in the PH than here in the US. thanks ate Gi for sharing your thoughts.
Hello po! I love your vlog. I'm 48!years old. Living in US since 1996. Sabi nga nila. There's no place like home. Ever since never kong pinangarap mag retire dto Sa US. I do not feel like home dto. Sana pag may awa ang Diyos mkka retire ako Sa Pinas. Now that my kids are grown I'm starting my life or investing something para pag uwi ko may pera ako for everyday needs. Thank you for sharing vlog nyo po. Ingat
thanks for this very interesting perspective to live and retire in the phils. me and my gf was also thinking of retiring there and enjoy the outdoors and the beautiful life in the phils. thanks!
God-willing, my wife and I are planning to hung our stethoscopes in a couple of yrs after more than 3 decades working in the US. We are planning to embark on a new adventure in the Philippines. No, we are not retiring just yet but we envision to do something productive and worthwhile to give back to the community where we plan to stay. Hopefully, the Lord will continue to bless us with healthy bodies.
Hello ate Gi, nice vlog. I want to retire in the Philippines thinking of that few months pa lang ako sa US… and this is a good video to validate my feelings
I'm 64 and have a monthly retirement income of over $12K. I plan to retire in the Philippines in January 2026, once our condo in Cebu City is ready. I'm really looking forward to it. I'll probably keep my house in San Diego so we have a place to stay in the US. My plan is to spend 8 months in the Philippines and 4 months in the US each year.
@@Jorg-po6oi How do I make so much money, you ask? By working hard all my life, haha. I'm not worried about getting robbed there. I go home every year and have never been robbed, not even once. Want to know my secret? I blend in. I don't flaunt my wealth; I just wear shorts, t-shirts, and flip-flops.
We retired in the Philippines. 45yrs in US. Just always remember you went to Philippines. I have home in Q.C. and a home in Palawan. Im enjoying it. Now my brother and family just arrived last May for retirement. They visited last year for a month. Our dollar goes a long way.
Returned to the Philippines for a vacation three weeks ago. One week in Manila, one in Palawan. After my visit, I decided not to retire there because of the comments below. LOL Thanks for the additional proof.
OK, stay where you're happy and contended. Just go home for a holiday. Seemed a good idea too. A retiree like me is planning to retire in my hometown. Yes, there are still not so pleasant sights in the rural areas, it's OK with me I grew up in that environments when I was young before I went overseas to work, get married and divorced 11 yrs ago. It doesn't bother me the unpleasant things in the Phil. I will live my remaining time on earth enjoying life with my families, friends, the beach, the culture, nature and the food. Philippines that's where my heart is in my old age. Mga poverty, asong layaw, madaming langaw, maingay, mainit, I can live with that, that's where I came from and that's where I am going home to. For me. Life is short to worry about the unpleasantness of life. Most of them can be managed. Good day everyone.
Yong mga maraming reklamo tungkol sa Pilipinas ay hindi na dapat umuuwi sa bayan natin, saan ka makakapunta sa mga Beaches at maligo sa mga dagat, sa Pilipinas lang tayo nakakaligo sa mga magagandang dagat, masuwerte tayo binigyan tayo ng magagandang.
WooW! Ate Gi, sooo magical El Nido Vacation, Its one of my Dream vacation! Im sure all of you were soo happy, lalo na si Mom.nyo po shes such a tropper,hahaha😅😅😅, yes ur tour guides were soo friendly and very accomodating, thats our Pinoy traits that the whole world are soo amazed, coz many Europeans, Americans, ect have been to our beautiful Islands esp in EL NIDO. Im.sure going back.to US brings happy memories from.ur El Nido vacation and keep you always smiling 😅♥️, thank you for sharing sooo refreshing to watch 😊♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
You’re voice is so comforting 🙏🙏🙏 i just shared your video to my siblings and my sister just told me that you guys are batchmates at St. Pauls. ❤❤❤she told me you guys are seeing each other this weekend 😁🙏❤️🙏😁🙏i myself have been in the US for 38 years and there is definitely no place like home. God willing we retire in the Philippines too🙏🙏🙏. May Awa ang Dios 🙏🙏😁
wow! sino po ang sister nyo? i'm meeting so many of our batchmates this weekend. debut ng anak ng isang batchmate namin kasi. salamat po for sharing my video. it humbles me to hear that people appreciate it. thank you po!!
Totally agree po , I always planned to retire in the Philippines , one day I been here 41 years u.k. although visit once a year back home. It’s hard decision because I have small grandchildren .
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I lived in California for 30 yrs but went back to Philippines in 2015 at the age of 56 to start a business without knowing na retirement ko na pala ito. Currently I am enjoying the life in the province. I owned a condo in Manila, good businesses, rental properties and a Phil pension and US pension. God is good to me…
I owned a Home Health and Hospice in The States Sold it in 2021. Moved and Semi Retired sa Pinas.
The Best Decision of Our Lives!
HOW MUCH is an eye exam in the pinas
@@ReynaldoAbasr Eye exam is the least of your worries. It's dirt cheap in Pinas.
Your storytelling is so engaging that you always keep me hooked from beginning to the end of your videos. Heartwarming to know that despite the unfavorable situation on traffic, etc., there are still people who would love to retire in the Philippines. 🇵🇭
Thanks for your kind words. there’s really no perfect place. Usually it’s the half full half empty situation.
I AM A FILIPINO ,AWAY FOR %@ YRS BUT SPENT 6 MONTHS EVERY YEAR IN PHILS< DURING WINTER TIME> WE OWNED A VERY BIG LOVELY HOME BESIDE A RIVER A DELT> BUT I WOULD NEVER RETIRE IN PINS THERE ARE A MILLION IRRITANTS
17 years living in UAE Everytime i travelled to Philippines for vacation it make me feel homesick once I got back in UAE, there is something in the Philippines that makes us want to go back home no matter where we live for so long , the ambience, the people, the food and the nature.
Worked there too in Abu Dhabi from 2011-2016 then moved here in the US.. kung meron lang talaga citizenship ang UAE ok na sana jan until mag retire.
@@SavagePoker81 true,
@@TheHajilenthat’s nostalgia!
I still got 4 yrs to retire in the Philippines at 63 with $ 2,300 a month on social security. If I stay here in the states I will be struggling with that kind of income just keeping my head above water, in the Philippines it’s decent life already.
Why dont you come to the Lord yet? We havent much more to live. Seek the Lord and spend your remaining time with HIM
Best wishes sa iyo! I hope you enjoy your current and coming stage of life. God bless you.
Have you thought of the cost for healthcare in the Phil. A relative way back 15 years ago suddenly was diagnosed with cancer. In a span of a few months the bill reached 15M, he died but had he survived or live longer, cant imagine how much more will it cost. No wonder you hear stories about affluent families selling all their assets for medical bills.
@@willbill12345 I agree. I know of someone who was financially able to retire in the Philippines, but because Phil. does not have 911, she was not able to make it to the hospital alive. Had she been in the US, buhay pa sana s’ya. … but then, It’s all in God’s hands.
Yes, $2,300 a month of Social Security in the US is not enough if we don't have any other source of income. There are a lot of bills to be paid, and it can be overwhelming.
But retiring in the Philippines is good for money and a bit more comfortable to live.
3 years palang ako rito sa US as a nurse pero yan na ang iniisip ko. Paano makapagretire sa Pilipinas. Thank you for this channel po.❤
The US is easy to love. Enjoy your career and save.
save save save. there is no rule that you have to be 60 or 65 to retire or semi retire.
before you spend your paycheck...save 20% first then you can spend the rest...and if you can save aftter tax dollars as retirement fund, the better so you can avail of govt services even if you retire early...
Do a 401k at work too.
Retired two yrs ago in the Philippines and loving it.
Also an RN here, can’t wait to retire soon 😊 My husband and I will be splitting our time between the US and the Philippines. We’re in our 60’s ! Been here in the US for 31 yrs. There’s not so much time left. We’re looking and hoping to at least good 15 yrs health permitting to see beautiful places. So nice to see fellow Pinoys here aiming the same to retire in our native country . There is no place like home! God is great !
Ma’am, ang ganda nyo pong managalog! This is the reason why I love talking to people older than me. I feel more Filipino!
thank you! doon kasi ako sa atin lumaki.
I'm 59 and will for sure spend my retirement in the Philippines! I have been working in Norway since 1993 and have dreamed of where to spend my retirement. Thanks for the El Nido footage.
Lakas pong maka-good vibes ng video na to! Talagang despite the negativities na nakikita at naeexperience natin sa Pinas eh mas marami pa ring positive experiences. We are also on our way to retiring in the Philippines soon. ❤
Ate, you always make me re-think retiring sa Pilipinas more and more. Following your heart and happiness at this time of your life is whats more important 👏
That is so true🥰
My mum just moved back here to the Philippines from the US. Best decision she's made so far
What a great video! thank you for sharing. I am a Filipino American living in Hawaii. I was born and raised in the US and spent my childhood on the continental US but returned to Hawaii after my father retired from the military, my mother was born on Kauai and was the first US born child of my immigrant grandparents from Piddig Ilocos Norte. In the past two years I have had the opportunity to finally visit the Philippines and have become more deeply enchanted by its extraordinary beauty and diverse culture. I want to retire in the Philippines too! I am 61 now and I can't wait to immerse myself and explore more.
I'm excited for you! There's so much to see in our country. My best to your retirement plans.
I am far from retirement but i enjoy watching all your videos. Simple and informative. Thank you for taking time to share your life and choices. Makes a lot of sense.
Thanks for watching my videos. I love making them although they take so much time.😝
Hello Ate Gi! After breakfast, I opened my iPad as I usually do. Guess what! Kita ko kaagad new vlog mo and watched it .
Do I still want to retire in Phil? Absolutely!!! I told my husband I think I would be happier to retire in Phil. We are now in our 70’s it’s been long overdue to go home. After 43 years in America I am certain it’s about time. Bacolod, where our families live, is better compared to Manila. Building a home is not in our plan, just rent a comfortable house . Matanda na kami! Just live life to the fullest in Phil. Our kids here are okay, thank God. Thinking of being away from them sometimes makes me wonder is it worth leaving them? Hindi naman kami laging nagkikita. Busy sila. I know there are lots of things to consider before going home…selling what we have here ang making arrangements with our finances, medications, etc. one thing for sure, I’m all ready. BTW your vlog is worth waiting. Excited what the new topic will be. God bless 🙏
It’s absolutely time to retire for you. Ganun din mga anak namin. They live close by, but I don’t see them. They’re busy with work and when they’re free, they’re out with friends. But I did the same thing when I was younger. So I understand. Maganda nga daw sa Bacolod. One of our friend in the video, nag side trip doon. Ininggit kami. Hahaha! Enjoy your forthcoming retirement!! I’m sure it will be worth it to be there.
I love your storytelling - you have a real knack for this type of video - we've been in the US for over 30 years but are seriously considering retirement sa inang bayan. we have the same concerns you have and the same desires, too - so your videos are very relatable. Thank you for creating these! Sana tuloy tuloy pa rin stories mo while you guys are in the midst of traveling back and as you settle in your retirement life sa Pinas. God bless always!
Salamat po for always watching. Mahilig lang talaga ako mag kuwento. Lol!!
Your vlog is very refreshing po. Something very raw and real about your vlog po. I am also a young nurse based here in Dubai, UAE. I hope to be as successful as you po. Both in career and personal life as well. God bless po ❤️
Be thankful that we dont have war in our country
Talagang maganda mag bakasyon sa sariling bansa kasi nakakatulong ka na sa ekonomiya ng bansa nag eenjoy ka pa..
Totoo po yan.
I’m way far from retirement, but listening to you and watching your videos made me miss my hometown. Walang katulad ang saya sa pinas.
It’s more fun talaga sa atin. Iba talaga!
Thank you for this video! I’ve subscribed to your channel and I really like the way you make your videos. I’m retiring end of this year kasi 65 na ako in December. I’m also retiring in the Philippines (Manila and Davao where I have siblings). I’m a Nurse Educator here in the Bay Area and I’ve lived here for 17 years na rin. I’m looking forward to see more of your videos.
Congratulations on your forthcoming retirement! I’m so excited for you! thanks for subscribing ❤️❤️
I want to give you KUDOS for a well told story. For someone still doing full time RN work and doing RUclips in her sparetime I commend how well you answered the Q: Do we still want to retire in the Philippines - through visuals... One recommendation that you should try is ship cruising. If you live in the Bay Area - I recommend taking a Royal Caribbean cruise (Navigator of the Seas) from Los Angeles Port. Keep doing videos - your strong suit is how well you stick to one question and answer it through the visuals/audio that support or contradict the primary question. BTW - if you decide that you want to try ship cruising and have any questions - I can answer those for you. I am just an avid cruiser and I am not a travel agent selling anything...
Thanks for your recommendation! We did Royal Caribbean cruise years ago, and I loved it. I’m ready for another one. Thank you so much for watching!
Ate Gi, I love listening to your voice! It is so comforting that somebody else share my husband and I exact sentiments about retirement in the Philippines. We also have the exact situation about our current life. God bless you and your family always!
@@cathymagdirila3316 Salamat po!! I also love knowing about people with the same plans like ours. When I started this blog, I only wanted to express my thoughts. Didn’t know that many people can relate. Thanks for watching!!!
I like your storytelling style.
We’re also considering of retiring in the Philippines.
Our main concern is Healthcare and Education - especially maintaining French with our daughter.
We’re a mixed family currently living in Canada.
We went there last year and enjoyed it.
We plan to document more on our vlog the next time we go there.
This actually made me thinking 💭 while im in the 🇵🇭 right now, and goin back to 🇺🇸, my only advantage is 44 yrs old palang ako ngayon, way to go!🙏
We are Filipinos and we will always enjoy the Philippines. We retired in the Philippines, Bicol since 2014.
Our country is still the best! Thanks for your sharing
"Thinking positive collectively". That has a potential to be contagious. What a brilliant idea!❤
Recently retired as an RN myself and I would say nothing like living the life in the Philippines 🇵🇭. The only thing still hanging in the air is the health insurance coverage. Hope you can tackle this in your future vlog.... 🇺🇸 🇵🇭 Btw, very nice and engaging vlog....
Thank you!! I do have a vide about health insurance in the Philippines. Hope that helps.
Im 61 and contemplating on retiring in the Philippines. I was there last year and spent a month there. I love Baguio and Boracay. I’ve been to Palawan, Bohol, Coron, Tagaytay, Kalibo, Bicol, etc. I look forward to seeing Siargao, Davao, Iloilo, Dumagiete, etc. So many places I have not been. I love Filipino cuisine, sobra. I miss them and the fresh fruits are my favorite. I hope the Lord will give me a sign when it is time for me to go home.
Ate Gi you are a good story teller. I like the way you made this video therefore I will subscribe. I am also a U.S. pensioner who decided to retire in the Philippines at the age of 56 last 2015. I hope you can retire soon like me…
I enjoyed watching your vlog content. I’m 75 years old and my spouse is 78 years old and a son who’s 52 years old. He’s on his own and have a family. We’ve live in the US since 1969 but we moved a lot in the US and abroad because of my line of work. Because of my health condition living in the Philippines is gonna be problematic. I love visiting the Philippines at least every two years depending on my health appointments. Six months ago we took a vacation in the Philippines. Just a week after returning I was diagnosed with rare condition called GBS. Fortunately Im already back in the US when it occurs. Im still recovering from GBS. My health has improved quite considerably. Thanks to you Ate GI I’ll be watching the Philippines thru you when you retire in the country. I’m a new subscriber. Keep up the good work.🇵🇭🇺🇸
@@marcelocayetano5951 First of all, I am sorry to hear about your GBS. I hope that your health continually improves and will not cause you so much pain and discomfort. Thank you for watching my videos. It gives me a great feeling that you find enjoyment in them. You will be in my thoughts as I create future videos. Please give my warmest regards to your spouse. Take care.
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I like that statement.. walang complains, given na ang heat and traffic.. that’s reality..
That’s true right? We already expect that.
You have to embrace heat and traffic if you want to live successfully in the Philippines.
My retirement is not for another 20 years but I plan on retiring in the PH also so your planning and stories are so fun for me to watch.
glad to hear you're having fun with these videos. thanks for watching!
Very nice, Ate Gi. I love how personal it is yet gets you to think deeply about your own circumstances. Thank you for this. ❤
Good, perfect vocally expressed in a proper way. We also plan on retiring in the Philippines but it’s holding us back due to looking for a townhouse or a home to settle first, in that way, we can ship all of our needs like some furnitures, when we arrive, etc…we are also searching a city who would honor our Medicare which someone had mentioned to us, is in Pampanga. Am glad that y’all enjoyed your trip with so much fun. GOD bless y’all. ❤️🌻🙏🏻
Very insightful video. Access to health insurance is a major consideration but having a safety net can offset lack of I suppose. Good luck. We're also from the Bay Area and looking into retirement in the Philippines in 5 years.
Beautiful narration and edit! Good job ate!!!
@@jholid6y thank you for the kind words!
I enjoyed this blog - maganda ho! It’s my first time to watch something that you produced and I am impressed by the content, narration, and video. The blog is organized and meaningful.
thank you for your kind words.
I hope to be able to retire on both sides of the Pacific, God willing....6 months dito, 6 months doon. Both opposing sides made a very convincing argument kaya why not do both kung kaya. Nice presentation, Ms. Gi!
That's what I see a lot of people are doing. Ok din po yun. Thanks for your kind words.
Have you asked God's permission yet?
Love your new video po. 1 year pa lng po ako permanent resident dito sa US, pero yung puso at isip ko nasa Pinas pa rin. I’m planning po na umuwi na ng Pinas next year dahil mas masaya po ako sa Pinas.
I'm an IT Mgr here in Australia, working for 13yrs (40yrs old). Pinas din kami kapag nagretire, masaya talaga satin. Nagbakasyon din kami ng sister ko from Vegas last June sa Cebu.
We really enjoyed sa Pinas. Great vlog po and Godbless 😊
salamat po! it's more fun in the Phils, diba?
I love the voice over! So pleasing to the ear!❤❤❤
thank you!! 💜
Thank you for this. This is my delimma because I can't decide where to retire when the time comes. This will push me to do what's best for me and my wife. Our kids are indepedent and have stable jobs to take care of themselves. They even encouraged us to pursue our plans of settling down in the Philippines and we're assured a place to stay when we visit the US. God Bless.
You'll have the best of both worlds. You have your kids in the US to stay and a place to retire to in the Philippines. My best to you!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
I’m near retirement and still thinking where to spend it!
This video is helpful!
Thank You!
GOD is GOOD!
God is good all the time! Thanks for watching po!
Considering early retirement next year, buy a van and travel the whole of the Philippines while vlogging. We love road trips and done them in a few countries pero mas masaya sa Pinas, love interacting with locals sa sariling wika. Maraming problems sa bansa pero we feel safe at talagang super enjoy even for few weeks holiday lang. Can’t wait for next year. Btw, great videos and kudos for that.
Salamat po! The tag line is true...It's more fun in th Philippines.
very refreshing ng mga videos mo…. very authentic and walang bias.. sana lahat ng nagpo post ganito yung content, may sense
Thank you po. I just try to create something that I myself would like to watch.
i'm having goosebumps while watching this, i don't know if retiring in the Philippines is a sad or an exciting reality dahil after experiencing life outside of my homeland with all the luxury(!?) that countries like USA, UK etc can offer, deep inside i'm still longing for life in the Philippines, sabi nga nila there's no place like home, i love this video dahil ganito ang nararamdaman ng maraming OFWs who spent most of their lifetime working abroad and in the twilight of their lives being able to go back where we all belong...
Waah, halos maiyak ako sa end ng video. 😭 Ganda ng editing, boses mo Ate Gi.
Nainspire ako, may tagos sa puso 13 years living outside the Philippines, pero gusto pa din umuwi for retirement. ❤🇵🇭
@@mrsglaizafrias Glad to know it inspired you. Thanks for watching!!
Ang sarap po pakinggan ng voice nyo.. Ang chill lang. Nakaka relax po pakinggan..
Great insight always, having an elder parent to enjoy, is and will always be a good reason to retire in the Philippines. 🙏🇵🇭
Absolutely!
"Moai" for Okinawans that live in a blue zone is one factor that contributed to their longevity. Being with friends and family that support each other definitely makes our life happier and longer. My ultimate goal is also to retire in the Philippines with my family. I love your Channel Ate Gi, just keep it going!
Thank you! Your kind words inspire me to create.
Same po Ate Gi, im UK based and as much i love my current home, nothing compares to my homeland, our homeland. Ive said this over and over when i went back home last year, guru balik lang dito sa UK for summer and warmer months but, it will be Philippines pa din. I dream of still being able to serve my countrymen ( the same way i did back in covid) not for monetarial reasons but for humanitarian reasons. Kahit naman dito walang nag reretire, semi retire but not completely out. I hope to be part of community and impart wisdom and reasoning even build an open library for those who wished to read books. Ayokong tumanda sa lugar na hindi ko kauri at kamukha ang mga tao, dun pa din ako sa lugar kung saan i feel truly at home❤
You have such great plans for retirement! Giving back through community service is fulfilling. It gives our life meaning and purpose. Ang galing naman. Maswerte ang mga tao who will benefit from your generosity. Thanks for watching!
thanks gor sharing . informative, substantial video more power
For those thinking about retiring in the Philippines, the most important thing to consider is health care. The quality may not be as great as the one you are used to in the country you are staying. Granted that there are few excellent facilities, they are limited to the major cities.
As always, your videos is so refreshing, informative and genuine ☺️ Thank you Mam Gi. ♥️
Thank you din for watching!!
A short video but i love it. I keep coming back to the Philippines and I enjoy it.
Salamat po sa video nyo. Nakaka touch naman po. I pray and hope we can retire in the Philippines in ten years time. Best of luck po and more power!
Gusto ko na den magreitre sa pinas kaso ang lake talaga nang gastusin don tapos yung weather super inet.
Maganda kung sa maganda.
That's me in roughly 4 years, I'll retire in the Philippines and visit the States every now and then. I can't wait!
Beautiful content! It made me think about retiring in the Philippines
Ate G it is heart warming to know that you enjoyed much of your vacations. I like what you said" you and the group agreed not to have many complaints during your trips because it is the reality in the first place like the hot weather, the hustle on transportations being our country compose of island provinces, the horrendous traffic, the bureaucracy etc and many others" those are some of the many complaints of some western tourists and expats but they are foreighners and it is understandable for them. It is very touching that you and your family indeed love our place our culture and wanted to reconnect to our great heritage, our cultures and traditions. Keep safe always kabayan.
Iba kasi po talaga ang pakiramdam ng nasa sarili kang bansa mo. It's where you truly belong. Kahit na maraming inconveniences. Kung magkasakit, we trust that the Lord will provide. We can't account for everything naman. Salamat po, Kabayan!
Kamusta kababayan🇵🇭maraming salamat for this video. I too am a fellow nurse in the🇺🇸and planning to retire in the🇵🇭❤️very informative ang vlog po nyo and it reassured me that my decision to retire in the🇵🇭is the right decision. Looking forward watching more of your vlogs.
Salamat po kabayan (and fellow nurse) for watching my videos!!
It’s the same question in my mind. Two more years for me to retire and decide if I can retire in the Philippines. I had a chance to visit Manila and my twin sister’s family in Quezon City last year n September. We stayed a few days with them and experience how it is to spend our days and visited some places. I’m just glad to be with my family. I went back to California and miss being with them and back to my work ‘till I can get another vacation.
Love the format of this vlog! Kudos!
@@jovieumipig8317 thank you❤️
wonderful video po, sana makita to ng sister ko. Just like my sister and bro. in law soon they will retire na. After 20 years pa sila nakabalik sa Pinas at sandali lang ang bakasyon.
Great video! All the feels ❤ Pinas is in my heart, too.
Corin!!!! Where are you?? Been missing your videos. I usually listen to them in the morning.
I loved seeing your Mom enjoying the boat trip with everyone! ❤❤
Thank you! She’s a trooper! She’s so fun to be with.
Thank you sa video Tita Gi, I just came here in the US 5 yrs ago pero 2nd year ko palng retirement na nasa isip ko. I always asked yung mga retiree na nurse sa unit namin na pinoy din whats their plan after retirement and often times walang clear sila na sagot. Kaya thank you sa video na to 😊
Watched 2 videos already and ang saya panoorin. Your voice po is very soothing.
I really enjoy watching you video Ate Gi yung nasa Middle Age palang ako pero naeexcite ako sa retirement. Puro kasi ako work I never enjoy myself to travel
Pause and relax. Wag naman puro work. Do some self care. Thanks for watching my videos!
I’m glad that a lot of Filipinos still have love for the country. It’s not gonna be perfect in whatever country you live, but you’re still longing for home. In a few years, I’ll be on the same boat 👍🏽. Your money goes a long way back home. Just live simply, and thank the Lord for the blessings he gave.
I am a Millenial watching your videos from Australia! Tumatanda na yata tlga ako. Kidding aside thank you for your content.. nakakarelax pakinggan ang voice nyo po 😊
Great vid! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Me and my wife are exhausted living here in New York ( suburb). We are set on going home! We are retired and receiving pensions from our jobs plus social security checks from Uncle Sam!
uwi na kabayan enjoy the rest of your life ang pinas ay walang katulad.
Thank you for the video. I still have 2 years in God's willing. I will be in the philippines.
I wish you the best in your Philippines retirement soon! Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much po for sharing this wonderful video. Madami po dito specially those are almost there in retiring years or even those couples in their 40's and 50's yan po ang most of the time topic na pinag uusapan. I live po sa Canada me and my friends po we also ask ourself where do we want to reitre. Ganun din po iba iba ang sagot nila. I guess nga po what ever your decision their is no right or wrong. What ever would make you happy just go for it. God Bless po.
Yes, true. This topic is so polarizing . And you’re right there is no right or wrong, just where we believe we will be happiest. Thanks for watching!
Im 52 and can't wait to go back to the Philippines....We always believe that there's no place like home and just like you Ate Gi we are so determined as early as now, goodluck to all of us♥️
Yes...good luck to us!
Dito po sa Pinas marami po spaghetti pero wires sya and eyesores. I hope and pray na bumuo ng task force to clean the wires to 90% of the provinces po yon lang po pwedi at kayang kaya po natin maging malinis na bansa. We can do it po.
Are you the one editing din po? If yes, then you’re amazing po! Nainggit ako na at 28 walang kaalam-alam sa pag eedit lol. Plus the voiceover para akong nakikinig ng podcast. Sobrang smooth! Keep it up po ❤️
Salamat!! Yes..I’m the videographer, actor, director, editor. Lol!
Nice Vlog po...simple , raw yet clear and informative and Good editing..
Thank you! 😊
If both you and your husband receive pension benefits, you will enjoy a comfortable financial situation. Traveling to neighboring Asian countries will also be easily achievable. As a foreign national married to a Filipina, we are looking forward to retiring in her province of Laguna in 12 years and enjoying a relaxed post-retirement life.
That’s something to look forward to. Thanks for watching.!
45 pa lang ako, 6 years dito sa US and I'm already planning to semi-retire in the Philippines. work here in the US for 6-8 months then back to the Philippines for 4-6 months. our US inflated dollars will make a long way in the PH than here in the US. thanks ate Gi for sharing your thoughts.
Hello po! I love your vlog. I'm 48!years old. Living in US since 1996. Sabi nga nila. There's no place like home. Ever since never kong pinangarap mag retire dto Sa US. I do not feel like home dto. Sana pag may awa ang Diyos mkka retire ako Sa Pinas. Now that my kids are grown I'm starting my life or investing something para pag uwi ko may pera ako for everyday needs.
Thank you for sharing vlog nyo po. Ingat
thanks for this very interesting perspective to live and retire in the phils. me and my gf was also thinking of retiring there and enjoy the outdoors and the beautiful life in the phils. thanks!
It's a beautiful life anywhere you are with your loved one. Philippines being beautiful is a bonus. My best to you both! Thanks for watching!
God-willing, my wife and I are planning to hung our stethoscopes in a couple of yrs after more than 3 decades working in the US. We are planning to embark on a new adventure in the Philippines. No, we are not retiring just yet but we envision to do something productive and worthwhile to give back to the community where we plan to stay. Hopefully, the Lord will continue to bless us with healthy bodies.
That's our prayer too. Everyday. My best to you. Giving back is so amazing! thank you!
Hello ate Gi, nice vlog. I want to retire in the Philippines thinking of that few months pa lang ako sa US… and this is a good video to validate my feelings
I'm 64 and have a monthly retirement income of over $12K. I plan to retire in the Philippines in January 2026, once our condo in Cebu City is ready. I'm really looking forward to it. I'll probably keep my house in San Diego so we have a place to stay in the US. My plan is to spend 8 months in the Philippines and 4 months in the US each year.
HOW YOU MAKE SO MUCH MONEY.
dont worry. you will be ROB THERE...in Philippines
@@Jorg-po6oi How do I make so much money, you ask? By working hard all my life, haha. I'm not worried about getting robbed there. I go home every year and have never been robbed, not even once. Want to know my secret? I blend in. I don't flaunt my wealth; I just wear shorts, t-shirts, and flip-flops.
What an honest and refreshing video! One subbie gained! ❤ 😊
I return to my hometown 8 to 10 months every year, doing what I
Love to do. Good luck 👍 ❤
We retired in the Philippines. 45yrs in US. Just always remember you went to Philippines. I have home in Q.C. and a home in Palawan. Im enjoying it. Now my brother and family just arrived last May for retirement. They visited last year for a month. Our dollar goes a long way.
Thank you for sharing this video. 😊
Thanks for sharing. Planning to retire in the Philippines. Nakakamis umowi ng pinas sana maka uwi kami next yr wid my kids
Thanks for watching po!
Returned to the Philippines for a vacation three weeks ago. One week in Manila, one in Palawan. After my visit, I decided not to retire there because of the comments below. LOL Thanks for the additional proof.
OK, stay where you're happy and contended. Just go home for a holiday. Seemed a good idea too. A retiree like me is planning to retire in my hometown. Yes, there are still not so pleasant sights in the rural areas, it's OK with me I grew up in that environments when I was young before I went overseas to work, get married and divorced 11 yrs ago. It doesn't bother me the unpleasant things in the Phil. I will live my remaining time on earth enjoying life with my families, friends, the beach, the culture, nature and the food. Philippines that's where my heart is in my old age. Mga poverty, asong layaw, madaming langaw, maingay, mainit, I can live with that, that's where I came from and that's where I am going home to. For me. Life is short to worry about the unpleasantness of life. Most of them can be managed. Good day everyone.
well said po. thank you! but i do respect opposing views. we should be where we are happiest and content. Pinas or U.S.
thanks for taking the time to comment. i so appreciate your thoughts. we all have to be where we are happiest. thanks for watching!
Retire in the Philippines if you have money and you are not very sick, hospitalization is so expensive there.
Yong mga maraming reklamo tungkol sa Pilipinas ay hindi na dapat umuuwi sa bayan natin, saan ka makakapunta sa mga Beaches at maligo sa mga dagat, sa Pilipinas lang tayo nakakaligo sa mga magagandang dagat, masuwerte tayo binigyan tayo ng magagandang.
WooW! Ate Gi, sooo magical El Nido Vacation, Its one of my Dream vacation! Im sure all of you were soo happy, lalo na si Mom.nyo po shes such a tropper,hahaha😅😅😅, yes ur tour guides were soo friendly and very accomodating, thats our Pinoy traits that the whole world are soo amazed, coz many Europeans, Americans, ect have been to our beautiful Islands esp in EL NIDO. Im.sure going back.to US brings happy memories from.ur El Nido vacation and keep you always smiling 😅♥️, thank you for sharing sooo refreshing to watch 😊♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
You’re voice is so comforting 🙏🙏🙏 i just shared your video to my siblings and my sister just told me that you guys are batchmates at St. Pauls. ❤❤❤she told me you guys are seeing each other this weekend 😁🙏❤️🙏😁🙏i myself have been in the US for 38 years and there is definitely no place like home. God willing we retire in the Philippines too🙏🙏🙏. May Awa ang Dios 🙏🙏😁
wow! sino po ang sister nyo? i'm meeting so many of our batchmates this weekend. debut ng anak ng isang batchmate namin kasi. salamat po for sharing my video. it humbles me to hear that people appreciate it. thank you po!!
Salamat ate for sharing your vlogg fr Germany malapit na rin ang retirement ko im 64next march
Totally agree po , I always planned to retire in the Philippines , one day I been here 41 years u.k. although visit once a year back home. It’s hard decision because I have small grandchildren .