Being Married to a Filipino. How Is It Different?

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  • Опубликовано: 17 ноя 2024

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  • @robertawagner8190
    @robertawagner8190 2 года назад +791

    I am an American woman also married to a Filipino man for thirty years. We are planning a trip next year to the Philippines to visit my husband's family. One thing I love about Filipino culture is their love for family.

    • @tonymckay6556
      @tonymckay6556 2 года назад +52

      yes they have no equal about family ties. they have much respect for the elders. in american culture the old will die alone in a nursing home.

    • @albertpang102
      @albertpang102 2 года назад +22

      Yeah no doubt Filipinos men married to overseas foreigners ladies while Filipinas married to overseas foreigners are on the rise too.
      Not too many are willing to marry men from their own country in this millennium. That’s the true fact. Plenty of Asian men from their own countries are actually committing scandalous affairs and adultery behind their families and spouses back. A word of caution ⚠️ just be very careful with this sensitive issue and topic known as : relationships.

    • @superpanda3857
      @superpanda3857 2 года назад +12

      @@tonymckay6556 not all don't be a KAREN

    • @AL-vw7kx
      @AL-vw7kx 2 года назад +7

      @@tonymckay6556 an take all the assets as much they can from their elders.

    • @blackberry_700
      @blackberry_700 2 года назад +13

      Filipinos are family oriented sacrificing for the sake and welfare, most importantly and especially for the kids

  • @gramo63
    @gramo63 2 года назад +85

    I am a Filipino, married to an American wife for 59 years -- but when two people are very much in love -- it feels like only 54 years!

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +11

      That’s amazing! We hope to have an everlasting, loving and successful marriage as well!

    • @brut9999
      @brut9999 Год назад

      Why only 5-year difference? 😊

    • @tomdavid952
      @tomdavid952 Год назад

      ​@@LLVTif God is between a husband and a wife, they will be firmly together.
      Matthew 19:6
      [6]So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”

  • @orlandoromano2190
    @orlandoromano2190 2 года назад +190

    By teaching your bunso to call his older bro "kuya" instead of just his name, the respect between them are doubled and will surely contributed a lot to your boys being a well mannered persons. Godbless to your family.

    • @Stranglethorn
      @Stranglethorn 2 года назад +8

      true, and if you add "lodicakes" at the end it will quadruple the respect gained

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +15

      We completely agree! We’ve been trying to get him to understand how important it is for him to use respectful language with his Kuya Kasen. He will get it soon I’m sure!

    • @duhduh14
      @duhduh14 Год назад +6

      @@Stranglethorn HAHA GAGU

    • @Denden-mx9gl
      @Denden-mx9gl Год назад

      @@Stranglethornlodicakes with matching bow or salute

    • @ellaham3085
      @ellaham3085 Год назад +1

      I'm Filipina married to an American We met in Dan Diego California and been together for over 25 years 🥂 I taught my husband the unique Filipino culture like you talk about in your blogs and he's really happy that all my younger siblings call him
      Uncle ,kuya ..even though he has never met any of them.! I may also add , you also address your friends/ BFF parents like nanay ,tatay or mommy, daddy .
      It's also a sign of respect to your friends family.😊

  • @pingyu5141
    @pingyu5141 2 года назад +199

    And if someone is married to a filipino, just bear in mind that the loving is for life. Couples growing old together are more often than not. There are some cases of legal separations between married couples but the percentage is really low. Unlike in other foreign countries, one quarrel could be enough to file for divorce. Filipinos take heart the married vows seriously... for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health.. for filipinos marriage is such a serious business😊

    • @silentwatcher1455
      @silentwatcher1455 2 года назад +12

      If there is divorce in Philippines, 80% will apply for divorce.

    • @pingyu5141
      @pingyu5141 2 года назад +7

      @@silentwatcher1455 will since there's not why even think of that.🤔

    • @3ls3tak3n
      @3ls3tak3n 2 года назад +4

      @@silentwatcher1455 awww, here’s an expert.

    • @hcir5341
      @hcir5341 2 года назад +1

      @@silentwatcher1455 That's probable. It can be abused especially by women which files 80-90% of all divorces in the west. But I think it'd be a wishful thinking to pass a divorce law here considering the politicians and general population of the country doesn't approve it. We already have anullment here.

    • @jonn_mace_80_95_
      @jonn_mace_80_95_ 2 года назад +14

      @@silentwatcher1455 Divorce is allowed in PH and it's no longer considered taboo. Used to be during the 2000s decade and prior, yes, but not anymore. Despite that fact, most Filipino married couples, including younger generations, refuse to file for divorce, even when they go through very rough hurdles during their marriage. On average, they still put an effort to save it rather than bail from it.

  • @joymorales365
    @joymorales365 Год назад +116

    I am a Filipina married to a southern American. While it is a must in our culture to take care of our elderly parents, my husband is also a believer and doer of the same. He is taking care of his mom with an alzheimer. He always reminds himself that his mother took care of him full time when he was growing up, now it's his turn to take care of her. He said...it's the right thing to do.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  Год назад +4

      That's beautiful 😊 we expect to do the same as well!

    • @peregrinefalcon54
      @peregrinefalcon54 Год назад +3

      Filipino Man is ideal man loyal and kind

    • @GeoSer-lv9eb
      @GeoSer-lv9eb 10 месяцев назад +1

      I'm deeply touched.

  • @trendingcelebritiesworldwi3751
    @trendingcelebritiesworldwi3751 2 года назад +130

    We only have a few nursing or retirement homes like "Home For The Aged", "Kanlungan ni Maria" and "Tahanang Walang Hagdanan" but those that were taken there are elders who don't have a family anymore. Yes, the young ones take care of their folks in their own houses because kids want to be with their old parents until their dying days. Homeless old people though were taken to the retirement homes. Filipino values are founded by love and responsibility as well for their elders. That's what makes us unique. Happy Anniversary!

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +11

      Thank you for sharing! I hope the boys will take care of us one day!

    • @trendingcelebritiesworldwi3751
      @trendingcelebritiesworldwi3751 2 года назад +8

      @@LLVT surely they will because you taught them Filipino moral values

    • @zurbehringer4735
      @zurbehringer4735 2 года назад +1

      @@LLVT happy anniversary..

    • @bastapinoy4339
      @bastapinoy4339 Год назад +1

      May bahay aliwan din

    • @teresa8363
      @teresa8363 Год назад

      I’m sorry, I beg to disagree . There are nursing homes that are available in the PI and quite expensive for Philippines standard . Some of the elderly who resides are those who retired from abroad or their children are living abroad . I have a friend who is an only child but lives in the US she had no choice but to be put her mom in a beautiful nursing home in the PH. It’s not appropriate to pass the responsibility to her relatives who are also old in the PH. This was the best set-up. My friend is not in the retiring age yet so she can’t come home to the PH and she has a family to take care here in the PI. Maybe your asking why can’t her mother move to the US. Nursing homes in the US is very expensive and hiring a caregiver in the US as well. My friend needs to work to support her own family .

  • @gabrielvicente6027
    @gabrielvicente6027 2 года назад +117

    Happy anniversary to a wonderful family. We have lots in common, i am married also to a Mexican American and i am a Filipino, living in San Diego. our silver anniversary is coming up this coming December. We both live in the Philippines for 8 wonderful years, but came back to U.S. because our rented house was ruined by the tenant, which cost us dearly to repair it completely. My wife also prefer Filipino foods, but we eat out at Mexican restaurant once in a blue moon. Thank you for sharing your wonderful comments being married to a Filipino. God bless

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +8

      We are unique couples diba? It’s not typical but it definitely works ☺️ thank you so much for watching and taking the time to leave us a comment!

    • @gabrielvicente6027
      @gabrielvicente6027 2 года назад +5

      Watching your channel give lots of your viewers what's it like for Americans live and raised two handsome boys in the Philippines. Many thanks again. God bless

  • @gloriabautista8084
    @gloriabautista8084 Год назад +30

    I was so impressed !!!
    This is the first time I’ve come across your channel. I was captivated with your persona… very personal and organic. I’m so impressed how you embrace our Filipino culture. By the way, I’m fil-am and residing here in Chicago but still my heart and practices are still the Filipino way. All you mentioned actually we are practicing here in my household…. Like no shoes inside the house and the ate/ Kuya thing etc…Good luck to your channel and definitely count me in as one of your follower!!! Keep rocken’ 👍🏻😍

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  Год назад +2

      Thank you so much for watching! Happy New Year and ingat po ✌🏼

    • @ruthgimeno3513
      @ruthgimeno3513 Год назад +1

      I'm retired from America but the place we live in is Tapaz capiz very small place not many of the people talk English so it is very hard my husband is also from the Philippines

  • @ryanrhea1
    @ryanrhea1 Год назад +13

    I’m a pure Filipino living in the US . Thanks for loving the Filipino culture.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much for watching ☺️

  • @emjones8543
    @emjones8543 2 года назад +41

    Hello! Happy 16th Anniversary! I think it is so commendable to see such a wonderful wife like you fully immersing yourself in our culture! Shows your love and commitment to your husband and family! You have a wonderful family! I am a Filipina American married for 20 years to a non-Filipino! Wishing you more years of wonderful memories with your family!

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +2

      Thank you so much! Cheers 🥂 to many more years in your marriage as well 🥰

  • @macbsc9315
    @macbsc9315 2 года назад +12

    it is really cool to be part of the Philippine culture for other foreign people who found their partner here in the country, stay safe always. God bless

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад

      It’s a beautiful culture 🥰 thank you so much for watching!

  • @Makaandog7804
    @Makaandog7804 Год назад +19

    We are very grateful to you for your gift to the filipino people of two wonderful and beautiful children. Thank you for loving our kabayan and embracing the filipino culture.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  Год назад +4

      Thank you for the sweet compliment! Happy New Year and ingat po ✌🏼

  • @themediterraneanguy
    @themediterraneanguy Год назад +4

    Filipinos are amazing people, friendly and kind. Love from Philippines

  • @lydiadizon5549
    @lydiadizon5549 2 года назад +22

    Congratulations! A mix of different culture is fun and you learn a lot. You have raised your kids well.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +2

      Thank you so much!

    • @Big-boss26
      @Big-boss26 2 года назад +1

      Lets raise a big happy family

  • @marierocher4422
    @marierocher4422 2 года назад +34

    Hello. Happy Beautiful 16th Anniversary. 💐🍾🥂. A video what it meant married in different cultures. Even though both of you were exposed to the Spanish influence but tradition/ cultural still exist in different countries, surprising and exciting. It’s a matter of acceptance. I’m pretty sure someday soon you’ll be fully integrated amongst Filipinos as we are welcoming and wants you to feel comfortable. While here enjoy your stay. Again Happy Anniversary to you both. 🙏🏻😘

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +2

      Thank you so much for your sweet compliment! Salamat po and ingat ‘til next time 😊

  • @tessaambler8715
    @tessaambler8715 2 года назад +13

    I am from Filipino, Chinese, Spanish heritage and some, growing up in Oahu , they call us “potlucks” in the 80s meaning we came from different nations or countries! One thing for sure that I’ve learn from my ancestors is love, respect and honesty where I shared with my children. No swearing in my household also but freedom of expression is fine because I would like them to share what’s inside of their hearts and minds! I am a “potluck” American, lol 😂 it’s a normal sense of humor in our family. 6 generations from WW1, WW2,till today we’d contribute one in every family to join and serve in the military (family tradition). We didn’t force our children but they know how important this tradition to continues. Anyways, love your family especially the boys who have big personalities. Our family is full of jokers, some are comedians, singers, dancers in professions but majority are in medical fields like our oldest is a radiologist.
    Thanks for sharing your video, love and hugs to all. God bless! 🙏❤️🤗

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  Год назад +1

      I love that term “potluck” 🥰 thank you so much for watching the channel and sharing your comment!

    • @tessaambler8715
      @tessaambler8715 Год назад

      @@LLVT you’re very welcome! 🙏❤️🤗🇺🇸

  • @ethiehetherington5086
    @ethiehetherington5086 2 года назад +35

    HAPPY WEDDING ANNIVERSARY TO BOTH OF YOU.
    There is a nursing home in the Philippines, but they called it "Home for the Age". There are not that many and it is for elderly who do not have children or a family member that are willing to take care of them. Stay safe and God bless.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +4

      Thank you for sharing this information! I bet the boys would like to go there and visit sometime.

  • @rontolentino2535
    @rontolentino2535 2 года назад +31

    Happy Anniversary to the both of uou!!! My sister and I share caring for our 92 year old Mom. We never thought of putting our parents in a care facility.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +5

      Thank you for taking great care of her! I’m sure she loves being with her family 🥰

  • @m8tyone
    @m8tyone 2 года назад +70

    In the Philippines, respect to the elders is a Pilipino custom that is by far unmatched by any culture except by the Japanese people.
    Other cultures consider blood relatives as cousins but in the Philippines is different. For example, my parents siblings and cousins are considered elders regardless of age. I have aunts that are much younger than me and I have to respect them as such.
    Also I have what you may call grand nephews and grand nieces that are much older than me and they will call me uncle.
    And as you already noticed that older people than you are called kuyas and ates. Also people the same age as your mother are called Tita or nanay and those the same age as your father Tito or tatay.
    RESPECT to the elders is the norm. Please enjoy and stay happy in the Philippines.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +2

      Thanks for the insight Michael. Yes, I have notice that about Japanese culture as well. Maybe Hispanic culture has something similar to some degree. They use the word 'usted' to address their elders.

    • @nathanielrobles3284
      @nathanielrobles3284 Год назад

      Not the japanese. They leave their elders behind to die alone. You can watch videos about it.

  • @scorpiosixteen2320
    @scorpiosixteen2320 2 года назад +13

    It is great to see and hear positive things from being married to a Filipino. Our dishes were also from the Spanish during their colonization of our country and there are still more from every province. I was born, grew up in Manila but now living in Naga City Camarines Sur Bicol for 16 years now and can say that traditions, cultures and dishes varies.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  Год назад +1

      I bet they differ from region to region and provinces for sure. Thank you so much for watching and ingat ‘til next time ✌🏼

  • @avelinoalviar9608
    @avelinoalviar9608 Год назад +7

    PROUD OF YOU EMBRACING THE PILIPINO CULTURE , ITS MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭. ANYWAY HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO BOTH OF YOU AND GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AS WELL 🇵🇭🇺🇸

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  Год назад +1

      Salamat po and Happy New Year!

  • @abgeebssr7344
    @abgeebssr7344 2 года назад +12

    Happy 16th wedding anniversary. May your marriage be blessed with love and joy for all the years of your lives.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +1

      Thank you!

  • @diniasantos9117
    @diniasantos9117 2 года назад +33

    My first time to watch your video and I enjoyed it. I am a Filipino Registered Nurse here in TX and I appreciate everything Filipino you have acquired from your Filipino husband. I admire him for having instilled in you and for having raised your kids the Filipino way. I have been living here in the US for a long time but I haven’t forgotten my Filipino background and my Filipino values and my kids who are all professionals still observe the Fil values. You will never regret raising your kids the Filipino way.

    • @mabelreuben7535
      @mabelreuben7535 2 года назад +1

      Are you single or married

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +2

      Hi Dinia! Thank you for the nice compliment! I will extend the thanks to him as well. It's good to carry on those values and morals. I'm curious whereabout are you in Texas? Our best friends are from Pearland and one of them is also an RN.

    • @GEMSTONE74
      @GEMSTONE74 Год назад +1

      Even kids that are “not all professionals” still adhere to Filipino values as long as their parents taught them that. Typical Filipino mom here, has to mentioned “all professionals” haha!

    • @diniasantos9117
      @diniasantos9117 Год назад +2

      @@LLVTI used to live in Houston but last October, I moved here in Manvel, which is just outside Houston. Pearland is just close by.

  • @rongapo-ocnhs7385
    @rongapo-ocnhs7385 2 года назад +9

    I can relate to what you are experiencing back home because my wife is 1/2 Pilipino and Mexican and I'm purong Pinoy, so far so good with regards to relationship and of course some bumpy rides along the way. She was born in SoCal but was brought to PI when she was young for 18 years so she got most of the Pilipino way of life with some exemptions. We were together for 39 years and no regret what so ever and you can can do it too. Buenas suerte mija.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +2

      Congratulations Ron to you and your wife. We're not perfect. It's always a work in progress. Thank you! ❤️

  • @martediana4066
    @martediana4066 2 года назад +10

    We have a high regard on Sundays as a family day. After we go to mass, we sometimes gathers and eat together with closest family/relatives. The joyful anticipation of Christmas starts with the decoration of the houses and public places on September and ends on February. We have the longest Christmas celebration here. And also during "Misa de Gallo/Misa de Aguinaldo" ,we have to wake up as early as 3am to attend the mass and after that, we eat traditional "kakanin" like puto bungbong, suman, sikwate, etc.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +1

      It’s such a beautiful tradition and holiday season! I am really looking forward to embracing it while we are here in the Philippines 🇵🇭

  • @darkaloha
    @darkaloha 2 года назад +3

    Kudos to you and your family..I’m Filipino man and married to my wife who’s Mexican American from Cali. with two kids..married for 15 years..thanks for the video.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  Год назад +1

      Kudos to you and your family as well! Thank you so much for watching and ingat ‘til next time ✌🏼

  • @emmanueljingco
    @emmanueljingco 2 года назад +53

    Hopefully there wouldn't be so much adjustments needed to be done on your part, when you're married to a Filipino, you're marrying a race which has been infused with multi-cultural influences. Spanish and American, which are so much your very own, being the most dominant ones, deeply imbedded in every Filipino character traits. Lucky you!

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +4

      They seem very minor to me now but when we first got married it was quite an adjustment. Thank you so much for watching!

    • @raultiangson6295
      @raultiangson6295 2 года назад

      I never like illegal alien and Trump was right Mexico dump their worst in America with the criminals and drugs pouring from Mexico

    • @gentilewarrior
      @gentilewarrior Год назад

      It's a blending of Mexican, Spanish, Chinese and Indigenous. American influence is only in the language not the customs which is entirely HISPANIC Mexican in origin. The woman should know these customs exist in Mexico because they're the ones who brought it to the Philippines.I suspect she's not to familiar with Mexican traditions since she's probably a 3rd gen Chicana.

  • @bouncingbone
    @bouncingbone 2 года назад +38

    If you didn't know yet just in case, not all Spanish influence on the Philippines came directly from Spain but through Mexico because of the Manila-Acapulco galleon trade. Some aspects of Mexican customs, cuisine,words,etc were introduced to the Philippines. Example - they have the same currency name and some words like camote,chico,calabaza,etc

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +2

      Very interesting! Thank you for sharing 😊

    • @aldrinpagunuran8688
      @aldrinpagunuran8688 2 года назад +3

      TIL the words "nanay" and "tatay" were borrowed from Nahuatl, an ancient Mexican language.
      and mexico I've red that their tequila was influenced by tuba(coconut wine) of Philippines but they use types of cactus.. and civeche of latin America was influenced by kilawin from Philippines..

    • @blazerbanderas
      @blazerbanderas 2 года назад +4

      In Manila there is a small park named plaza Mexico, there is 3 monuments in honor to Mexico it is a few yards away from immigration offices in intramuros, the Mexicans also helped philippines fight the Japanese in the battle of Luzon.

    • @liliareg5653
      @liliareg5653 2 года назад +2

      In the Philippines, there is a town named Mexico. It’s located in the province of Pampanga.

    • @blazerbanderas
      @blazerbanderas 2 года назад +1

      @@liliareg5653 I live in Angeles city pampanga, Mexico is about 30 - 40 minutes away from Angeles city.

  • @sonrhose833
    @sonrhose833 2 года назад +9

    Hello! It is not about nationality, it is LOVE.❤️

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +2

      Love is love!

    • @raultiangson6295
      @raultiangson6295 2 года назад

      I would never love an illegal alien they are a plague to America like the Made in China virus

    • @alakdanhilario315
      @alakdanhilario315 Год назад

      Love is GOD, not us🙏❤️‼️

  • @jeniffernavarrro6763
    @jeniffernavarrro6763 Год назад +7

    Than you for embracing our Filipino culture. God bless you more and your whole family

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  Год назад +3

      Thank you so much for watching! Salamat po and ingat 'til next time!

  • @PusongPinoyDreamLife
    @PusongPinoyDreamLife Год назад +4

    I am Married to a Filipina with a beautiful happy half-Filipino baby girl.I am very blessed indeed. love your channel thanks for sharing your videos.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much for watching and congratulations on the baby!

    • @PusongPinoyDreamLife
      @PusongPinoyDreamLife Год назад

      @@LLVT Thank you.

  • @liliareg5653
    @liliareg5653 2 года назад +7

    I’m so proud of your family. Happy anniversary! I wish and pray for many more anniversaries to come. God bless your family. From a proud Fil-Am here in San Diego.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  Год назад

      Salamat po!

  • @minervagonzales3787
    @minervagonzales3787 Год назад +3

    Respectable way to say "YES " , " Oo" in TAGALOG language
    & has 3 levels such as:
    * OO - for peers
    * OHO - for older adult
    * OPO - for elders
    GOD BLESS

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much for sharing ☺️

  • @denniszenanywhere
    @denniszenanywhere 2 года назад +8

    Here's an idea for content. And it's your idea. Give us a background of the restaurant and business owners at BGC, like what you did here. This will help think if I should just start a business there. And it will help Filipinos think they can also do it. Happy anniversary!

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +2

      I love it! We try to get info if we can and if it’s available. We’re hoping to meet up with some folks eventually like we did with chef reina and chef Wayne in past vlogs. It’s really nice to meet the people who are making things happen 😉

  • @itsmemccoi3431
    @itsmemccoi3431 2 года назад +6

    It is very important for a Filipino family to have meal together..because that's our way to have a bonding , talk bout the things that happening with the family members..

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +1

      Hi there! Yes, very true. We rarely skip meals together. It's a way for us to continue to strengthen our bonds.

  • @loyldforger
    @loyldforger 2 года назад +12

    Happy Anniversary, been an avid fan and have been enjoying how you enjoy the Philippines.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +3

      Thank you so much!

  • @raymundcordova1016
    @raymundcordova1016 2 года назад +7

    Wow!! Happy 16th wedding anniversary!!Congratulations! We love your family!!
    Maybe we don’t say it much but we are so proud of you and your beautiful family for currently living in the Philippines. From the bottom of our hearts thank you so much for coming over to be closer to us your loyal subscribers who love you and your family so much!! You have a great family! Kuya is so intelligent with reviewing all the foods that you take! Just like the mom! I know the adjustment won’t be easy also with the kids being in a new country.
    Pls keep making your great vlogs so as to entertain us and also so that we will be updated with your family.
    Stay safe and God bless!

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +1

      Hi Raymund! What an unexpected write up! 😊 I really don't know what to say other than thank you so much! My husband and I only visited Philippines one time in 2019 and that was a life-changing moment for us. Three years later...were here! And thank you for the nice compliment with the rest of the fam. ❤️❤️

  • @JesusM.Sarmiento-ds2kw
    @JesusM.Sarmiento-ds2kw Год назад +2

    I enjoyed your comments and letting others understand our Filipino cultures and way of life. Appreciated this video.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  Год назад

      Thank you so much for watching ❤️

  • @maryj4876
    @maryj4876 2 года назад +6

    Filipino celebrations, so many foods. Sharing feast with family, friends and neighbors. They will always invite you to eat. Make the food always a pleasant experience and wonderful memory with people.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +1

      Hi Mary J. Food is such a big part of our lives. It's more than sustenance for many families like ours. It's about relationships and culture. ❤️

  • @luzildefonso9203
    @luzildefonso9203 Год назад +2

    I am appreciative so much of your total acceptance and integration into the Filipino Culture. You are one of a kind. God bless you and your family.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  Год назад

      Thank you so much for the sweet compliment ☺️

  • @izzy7ph519
    @izzy7ph519 2 года назад +7

    Happy Anniversary! And more to come. Love this fam... 🥰🥰🥰

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад

      Thank you po! Many more to come 😊

  • @30vpms
    @30vpms Год назад +1

    The reason I subscribed in your channel is because of your truhfullness in everything you've said during the whole vlog, hope to see more from your family ❤

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  Год назад

      Wow, thank you so much!!

  • @noetimones42564
    @noetimones42564 2 года назад +8

    You're such a great family....Welcome to Our beloved country, The Philippines. I already subscribed to your Channel and I don't skip ad..Cause this is My little way to inspired you to keep on vlogging the Filipino & Mexican/American Cultures. I love to know more about Mexican/American culture...Thanks Ma'am.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +3

      Thank You so much for watching and helping to support this channel! Salamat po 🙏🏼

  • @corlabz
    @corlabz 2 года назад +2

    Coz Filipinos live in communities that have good values and principles...they support each other...they got a lot of love to give.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  Год назад

      They have such a strong sense of community. Thank you for watching 😊

  • @FilCanGil
    @FilCanGil 2 года назад +6

    Happy 16th Wedding Anniversary to a lovely couple…..Here’s to another100 more years🎉🎂🎁🥂🙏🏼

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much! Hundreds of years 😉😂

  • @arnelioorit3808
    @arnelioorit3808 2 года назад +3

    Well, it's really happy and nice to hear a foreign national wife married to a Filipino husband having their children grown up in Filipino ways ...Indeed our culture centered on love of family, high regard and respect to our elders....but ofcourse like every families in the world...there is no perfect family at all...but generally I would say Filipinos have a very distinct character from other nationalities in terms of family relations, values and culture! like what we have been taught in our early learning ages...CHILDREN ARE THE HOPE OF OUR FUTURE...we must teach our children to become good parents, professionals, workers and leaders for our future generations...I wish your family Good Luck and God Bless! Happy 16th Wedding Anniversary!

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  Год назад +1

      Thank you for watching! We definitely want the boys to experience many cultures and see different values and customs. Salamat and ingat ‘til next time ✌🏼

  • @spikedeleon6883
    @spikedeleon6883 2 года назад +3

    Tina is a good conversationalìst deserves to be vlogging thats its fun to watch the boys are becoming handsome charming

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much!

  • @vivianwenceslao7035
    @vivianwenceslao7035 Год назад +1

    I love the 2 boys their just so sweet and loving … and respectful! Not to mention they’re pogi!!

  • @mikemecklenborg5412
    @mikemecklenborg5412 Год назад +12

    Respect to you both. I love all couples who make their marriage work regardless of what culture you come from. I will tell I have known many Filipinos and their families and they are really respectful and kind to all people and yes family is very important and I give all the respect in the world for taking care of the elders. The company I work here in Washington State is about 50 to 60% Filipinos and I enjoy working with all of them. I have learned quite a bit of Tagalog over the 16 years at work.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  Год назад

      Thank you so much! Stay warm up there in WA 😊

  • @rhodneyco2796
    @rhodneyco2796 2 года назад +3

    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY FIL-AMERICAN FAMILY GOD BLESS!!!

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +1

      Salamat po!

  • @maygeulen6666
    @maygeulen6666 2 года назад +5

    Happy 16th! I have always enjoyed your vlogs because they are so relatable. Oh, by the way, the blessing of the pets is also practiced here in the States in commemoration of the feast of St Francis of Assisi. His ministry was dedicated to the underprivileged and for his love of animals. It is celebrated during the first week of October. 😊

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +2

      Thank you po! I believe our church back in California also offered pet blessings in the first weekend in October. It was nice to see it is common here in 🇵🇭 too.

  • @georgemallanao4768
    @georgemallanao4768 Год назад +4

    Happy anniversary may wife and I are 28 years in our marraige in God help and mercy going strong thanks for your comment to Filipino culture may God bless your family congrats for your wedding anniversary any kind people are welcome to our beloved country

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much and cheers 🥂 to you as well!

  • @ericdanielsias6734
    @ericdanielsias6734 2 года назад +10

    Happy Anniversary to both of you and don't forget to teach the filipino language to your sons so they could communicate easily during gatherings.👍👍👍👍

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +4

      Hi Eric! We're trying. We watch a lot of Filipino tv and movies these days. All of our family speaks English to our kids 😅

  • @Isabel-g4e
    @Isabel-g4e Год назад +2

    There wont be anything different being married to a Filipino man because you are a Mexican who share almost the same values and tradition that is why you are the perfect fit.Congrats to both of you and regards to your family in Mexico. Hope they can visit you in the Philippines one day.

  • @espph3490
    @espph3490 2 года назад +4

    Happy Wedding Anniversary! God Bless your marriage and your family!

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад

      Thank you so much!

  • @dephnekus9796
    @dephnekus9796 2 года назад +4

    Thank you for sharing your background. It gives better context to your vlog. The kids are just adorable. They remind me of my son when he was their age. He's now an adult and so I miss those times. They would probably enjoy Le Petite Chef at the Hyatt there in BGC. At least for the experience of it. Oh, and your Filipino spaghetti looks so good it makes me drool.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +1

      Hi Dephne! We have not been to any of the Hyatt restaurants here yet, but it's on the list. Thanks for the nice compliment on my cooking skills lol. 🥰

  • @yvonnebondoc8707
    @yvonnebondoc8707 2 года назад +9

    Happy anniversary! Glad that you all enjoying the life in philippines, im planning as well to buy condo in bgc( once i retired)it might be little expensive but its more handy and accessible. Hope to see more of your 2 boys food critics 😁( their so good). Stay blessed from irelsnd.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much and ingat po!

  • @marccustodio9467
    @marccustodio9467 Год назад +1

    Hi La Vida. I am a Filipino married to a Filipina and currently living in New Jersey, USA. Im your new subscriber and i really hope your family enjoy your stay in the Philippines. Take care and God bless.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  Год назад +1

      Hello po 👋🏼 thank you so much for watching! We hope you are enjoying the channel ☺️

  • @gamerwits4329
    @gamerwits4329 2 года назад +3

    Hey guys, nice to see you back n smiling.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад

      Thank you so much!

  • @Iampinaywanderer
    @Iampinaywanderer 2 года назад +2

    I love your insights so true, and the video editing is awesome too. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO BOTH OF YOU!

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  Год назад

      Thank you so much! Kudos to my husband for the editing 😊

  • @tonycataluna1994
    @tonycataluna1994 2 года назад +7

    I grew up in the U.S. but my family comes from Panay, negros, and Mindanao, and we raise our voices all the time-especially when trying to communicate with someone outside the house. I’ve also heard adults cursing in their visayan dialect on many occasions. Visayan practices might be different from Tagalog or manners in the province might be different from the city.
    I also don’t like Filipino spaghetti and won’t eat it, and my relatives don’t take offense. But I will agree that it would be an affront to your Filipino host if you don’t eat anything served.
    I’m Filipino American and my wife is Irish-Swedish-German American, and we’ve been married for 32 years and have 5 children. We are both practicing Catholics so most religious aspects of Filipino tradition is well appreciated.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  Год назад +1

      Thank you for sharing and for watching the channel! Cheers to a long and happy marriage 🥂

  • @mlrussell1
    @mlrussell1 2 года назад +8

    New subscriber here originally from Long Beach, CA. I am currently planning my move to SE Asia in January, so your vlogs have been very helpful. I really like your carefree vlogging style and your family is awesome! Congratulations to you and your husband on your anniversary!

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +1

      Hi mlrusell1! Thanks for nice compliment! We really do try to provide a great deal of transparency here. We realize that we have a lot of viewers that are wanting to move here from the states. The last thing we want to do is give a false impression of unicorn and rainbows all the time. If you have any other questions, send us an email Cristina.abelgas@icloud.com.

  • @gilbertdemenezes4945
    @gilbertdemenezes4945 2 года назад +2

    ...happy 16th anniversary Love Birds! May God bless your lifetime vow and live happily ever after!

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад

      Thank you! 🙏🏼

  • @joeycarabbacan66
    @joeycarabbacan66 2 года назад +4

    Blessed anniversary to both of you,thanks for sharing your personal opinion about Filipino culture.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад

      Thank you so much!

  • @bartolomemaloto6787
    @bartolomemaloto6787 2 года назад +1

    Glad to hear that your very happy with your filipino husband..actuallly we are very kindness and our hospitality is also amzing

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  Год назад +1

      He makes my heart very happy 🥰

  • @oscarsebello7899
    @oscarsebello7899 2 года назад +6

    The period of adjustment does not only applies to a newly married couple. To have a successful married life, as long as as you are both together as husband & wife both of you will always adjust forever

    • @dannynicart2389
      @dannynicart2389 2 года назад +4

      I'm Canadian and married to a Pinay whom I met at UBC in the course of our graduate studies, and blessed with a daughter. Simply put, she's a loving, highly responsible wife and mother to our daughter. Can't ask for more.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for sharing this wisdom! It’s always work but everyday is worth it. 😊

  • @eggmine130
    @eggmine130 2 года назад +4

    I always thought Mexican/Filipino couples would not have a problem because you'll both likely be Roman Catholics and have culturally innate respect and love for family, but your video made me rethink that; there are quite a few differences after all. 😁 I'm glad to see how your marriage has worked out well. Thanks for your video, I enjoyed it. 😀

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +1

      Yes they are quite similar but I think that the “American side” of my upbringing definitely made some of the differences more apparent to us both. It’s been a really interesting experience so far and I look forward to a lifetime together ☺️

  • @lexruaya3940
    @lexruaya3940 2 года назад +3

    Welcome to the Philippines. Congratulations to you both on your anniversary.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад

      Thank you!

  • @pad9x
    @pad9x 2 года назад +2

    imo Mexicans and Filipinos are a very natural pairing since our ethnicities have a lot of similarities. mostly because both countries were part of Spain for so long and there was always regular trade going back and forth. my Mom is mestiza Filipina and in California EVERYONE spoke Spanish to her before English

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +2

      Yes, we can definitely relate to each other because of the similarities in our backgrounds. Many people have spoken Spanish to my husband as well, but I actually never saw or felt like he looked Hispanic.

  • @HumanSagaVault
    @HumanSagaVault 2 года назад +5

    your husband is handsome and you are beautiful, God bless your family🥰

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much 🥰

  • @juanainnorway6735
    @juanainnorway6735 Год назад +1

    My two super fave places in "Manila" are Makati and BGC in Taguig. I was surprised to hear that you've been married for 16 years already! Both of you look young. Congrats and enjoy Pilipinas! :)

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  Год назад

      Thank you so much for the sweet compliment ☺️

  • @ssor8581
    @ssor8581 2 года назад +3

    I love the way your content were about love, respect , cultured . Dedication and bonding , that you always put God in the mid of your healthy married life , congratulation wt all my respect ,, God bless your family always ❤

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much! We wouldn’t be where we are with being grateful to God 🙏🏼

  • @NinjaGreenScreen_NGS
    @NinjaGreenScreen_NGS Год назад

    Nice I'm also Married to Mexican and would like her to go to Philippines as well... Good Job

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much!

  • @junpascual8324
    @junpascual8324 2 года назад +5

    Happy Happy 16th year Anniversary to you guys! More loving years to come! 🥰😍🤩❤️❤️❤️

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад

      Many many more 🥰 thank you!

  • @rodelsalatan6994
    @rodelsalatan6994 2 года назад +2

    Wow 16yrs wedding anniversary congrats be happy always #family love

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад

      Thank you!

  • @petrabalcanao6472
    @petrabalcanao6472 2 года назад +3

    Happy 16years anniversary to you both 👏👏👏

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад

      Thank you! 🙏🏼

  • @emmanueljingco
    @emmanueljingco 2 года назад +3

    Your Pinoy husband must be lucky for an American wife who takes pain adapting to a new asian life, and culture, taking care of household and even cooking lots of Filipino food.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +3

      He’s swerte 😉 but I am lucky too!

  • @alamaysfoodvlog02-24
    @alamaysfoodvlog02-24 2 года назад +1

    I really watched till end and appreciate how you embraced our culture, and yes younger siblings can not call older siblings their names, it is impolite to the filipino culture. Younger siblings should call their big brother "kuya and Ate for big sister.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  Год назад

      We are working on getting Rowan to be better at using the term Kuya with Kasen. He does it with everyone else, so we know that he understands.

  • @marareyes1956
    @marareyes1956 2 года назад +7

    You are so lucky to have married a Filipino man.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад

      Thank you Maree-Winx! Most days I feel super lucky. ❤️😉

  • @artvilla2
    @artvilla2 Год назад +1

    Congratulations and happy anniversary! I applaud your vlog and appreciate you shining a light on the blending of your culture and your husbands!

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  Год назад

      Thank you so much!

  • @teddedios991
    @teddedios991 2 года назад +6

    Happy sixteenth wedding anniversary to both of you, sixteen and going strong secret of successful husband and wife relationship put God in the center of your marriage....

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +2

      Thank you! 🙏🏼

  • @iamphilarc1
    @iamphilarc1 Год назад

    I love your vibe hosting this vlog. Really relaxing. May you share more videos

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  Год назад

      Thank you so much!

  • @jomish8719
    @jomish8719 2 года назад +4

    I THINK YELLING DOES HAPPEN JUST THAT FOR THE MOST PART IT HAPPENS IN THE NOT SO AFFLUENT FAMILIES. IF YOU GO TO POOR AREAS IN MANILA YELLING AT KIDS IS JUST A NORMAL THING. IF YOU LIVE IN UPPER MIDDLE CLASS SUBDIVISION THE SURROUNDING IS USUALLY QUIET!.... HAPPY ANNIVERSARY 💕

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +2

      Aha! That’s good to know, unfortunately I still have my moments when I have to raise my own voice at them. Hopefully we can grow out of that together 😉

  • @evangelinesanchez5027
    @evangelinesanchez5027 Год назад +1

    How lucky your husband cause he has a beautiful wife like you, enjoy the culture of the Filipinos...

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much 🥰

  • @hertzfernandez6687
    @hertzfernandez6687 2 года назад +3

    Kuya should make his youtube channel about all the fast food and restaurants reviews in the Philippines that we in the states don't have access to. Happy anniversary 🎉

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much! That’s a fantastic suggestion and we’ve told him that many people love to watch his reviews! Hopefully soon for him 😉

  • @anacletocazar6660
    @anacletocazar6660 2 года назад +2

    Ma" am you forgot the "tabo" every Pinoy bathroom / cr has one
    we use that for "buhos "
    in taking a bath, and at mealtimes don't ever drop a spoon or a fork coz there might be a visitor coming, and we don't sweep the dirt of the floor outside the door at nighttime becoz good luck may come out
    of the house.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад

      Yes nearly every bathroom has one… we actually do not have them and I never noticed any at my in-laws house either but maybe they didn’t keep that in the guest bathrooms 😉 thank you so much for watching and sharing your family traditions with us!

    • @anacletocazar6660
      @anacletocazar6660 Год назад

      @@LLVT Salamat po!

  • @bemcorrales5358
    @bemcorrales5358 2 года назад +5

    Happy Anniversary to you both 💞 wishing you ❤️ the best in life for your family. GOD BLESS ALWAYS 🙌 🙏, be safe 🧡

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much!

  • @leticiaperez9146
    @leticiaperez9146 Год назад +1

    I hope you guys also meet the other family vloggers like OurBachman family, the Wistl family adventures, Kito Family and Always be changing

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much for watching! We have met up with the Wistl Family, MomDuty, The Tyko Fam, and MamaYana too. Hopefully we will continue to be able to connect with several other families during our travels!

  • @frisc0pn0ib0i
    @frisc0pn0ib0i 2 года назад +4

    Good thing before I started watching this video I grabbed some food before heading home haha. I think most of your points made are also applied to Mexican culture or any Hispanic cultures. My godmother is Hispanic and pretty much everything she taught me is very similar. Maybe not Hispanic Americans.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +3

      Hahaha! Yes… you always have to eat with before or during our videos! Thank you so much for watching 😊

  • @r.briones6419
    @r.briones6419 2 года назад +3

    Happy anniversary to both of you. You have a wonderful family and I love how you guys are raising your 2 boys, they are adorable and such a nice kids. Enjoy and God bless you all!

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад

      Hi R. Briones! Thank you so much for the kind words! We really do appreciate it! God bless as well.

  • @sirryana.2163
    @sirryana.2163 2 года назад +2

    Nice to see you guys back.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +1

      Salamat po!

  • @cda99
    @cda99 2 года назад +3

    Happy Anniversary ❤️❤️❤️

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +1

      Thank you!

  • @FitnessTita
    @FitnessTita Год назад

    Nice to see you here❤ I'm one of your fans in IG

  • @emilydas845
    @emilydas845 2 года назад +3

    Happy anniversary🎈

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад

      Thank you! 🙏🏼

  • @TeacherEric173
    @TeacherEric173 2 года назад +2

    Happy Anniversary and God Bless!

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +1

      Thank you!

  • @tnctakenotechannel8420
    @tnctakenotechannel8420 2 года назад +3

    Happy wedding anniversary to both of you congratulation God bless you and your two boys🙏🙏🙏

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад

      Thank you so much!

  • @maximoopotto1513
    @maximoopotto1513 2 года назад +1

    I really admire your family. Very close to each other and very loving. I'm jealous

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад

      Thank you so much 😊

  • @rhialorvin9046
    @rhialorvin9046 2 года назад +3

    Happy 16th anniversary for both 💖 💕 watching from Kuwait

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад +1

      Thank you po!

  • @homerjumawan9392
    @homerjumawan9392 2 года назад +1

    16 years woooooow.happy anneversary.

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад

      Thank you!

  • @renzrenzrenz105
    @renzrenzrenz105 2 года назад +3

    Happy anniversary to both of you ❤️

    • @LLVT
      @LLVT  2 года назад

      Thank you! 🙏🏼