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Hi Pea great videos but next time Gracie is on could you ask her if the land ownership law will ever be repealed as it’s a bit of a pain thanks and keep the videos coming. John
This is high value content ❤ What I've learned. 1. Never ever ever invest in a house in land you will never own and can/will be snatched from you by a Woman scorned. There are three guarantees in life. A. Death B. Taxes C. Woman Scorned (or some other family member). Doesn't even have to be her though. 2. Don't ever date a girl less than 25 year's old or the family will use that to accuse you of rape and take whatever assets you have by firtue of the courts, who will always always always side with a Filipina plaintiff. 3. Never ever ever ever date a single Mother with children. You will end up in jail for babysitting if/when the Ex, or even a neighbor shows up to accuse you of being a pedophile. And that is obviously a method locals will use to shake you down for money. The Philippines does not have good laws.
You are not supposed to live in a country not yours indefinitely and enjoy the rights of its citizens. You integrate and become a citizen of that new country or you get out. Not complicated
point 2 is wrong, it is under 18 that it is rape like most other places in the world. Under 25 and you can't get married. point 3 they explained has an exception so you will get questioned by police until they can ascertain that you are babysitting for your girlfriend, they don't take you anywhere.
Please note that the law as eloquently interpreted by Gracey is one thing. It’s totally something else when faced with a shakedown by some cop who sees you as his mark.
If your in the PI and your with an underage girl idc if you become some law enforcement officers mark. Then there is also this part. I believe If you are a US citizen you are also held to US laws so you can be charged with your crimes accordingly here as well.
@@smiley492 that's not true, you can't be charged for something that was outside of the jurisdiction of a u.s. court. However there are some groups who work there who will put pressure on local authorities to arrest you ect...
It has occurred to me that F. Pea is rather brilliant. Fact. I get it when a mind is exceptional. Her range of knowledge. Her depth and balancing of complex issues amazing to see. I am delighted to find her. I had no intention of going to the Philippines until I met her RUclips channel. It is clear that the woman in the Philippines have clear advantages and disadvantages. But F. Pea lays it all out in very easy to understand terms. Good job F. Pea.
Wow, thanks so much for that, Roger, and for your support as well! Yes, my job is to always tell it like it is in the Philippines so you can decide if you want to give us a shot 👍❤️
It was nice for me to learn a little more about Filipino laws. I am in the USA, and already married to a Filipina for almost 21 years now, so most of this I do not need to think about, except the part about who can own property.
Regarding being alone with a child. I was standing outside a wet market in Kidapawan City a few years ago with my girlfriends son, while she was inside. A short while after, I was surrounded by police with the senior officer quizzing me about the boy. I explained everything, and we chatted until my gf arrived. All ended well, and I complemented them for doing their job ... 😁
That is a disaster..! Having to answer to police for merely being in public with your son-in-law is reprehensible..! I would never go to such an oppressive country after knowing that crap like that goes on! No matter how nice the women are.
@@tonyzuco6144 Considering how the police in the USA has a bit of a habbit of stopping people for as little as 'walking outside while it is dark' and questioning them, because it is somehow suspicious to walk instead of drive, I wonder if you'd want to live in the USA... And yes, that happens quite a bit. I encountered this myself during a few minutes walk from a restaurant to my hotel while in Ohio, but it is also very well documented. While annoying for sure, there sadly is quite a bit of history involving European and American males and young local boys in countries in eastern Asia, including the Philipines, so it isn't that strange police thinks that can be suspicious, and they have a much better reason for asking questions than what happens quite a bit in the USA. And yes, there are 'bad apples' among officers, in the USA and everywhere else, I know, all I am doing is giving you a bit of perspective.
I bought a big house with my girlfriend on 500sqm. It's got a beautiful unobstructed mountain view. And with the $4000 usd I paid I have no problem dedicating it to her and her family when I leave.
I had not given any thought to the laws and their consequences. Thanks for a very interesting and informative video. I am looking forward to continuing a positive relationship with the channel. Keep up the channel's excellence.
@@TheFilipinaPea I've tried to support you/your channel as much as I can (time allowing). You give out quality content, have great guests (Gracie being very valuable) & you both being beautiful is the icing on the cake. I've said it from the start, you deserve each & every subscriber, now & the future. I would also absolutely use Gracie, if ever I required her professional services.
I was visiting my brother in Angeles City (yeah I know) and I was staying at the Pacific Breeze (great, inexpensive, great staff and clean rooms). The staff at the doors were quite vigilant on keeping out minors. If a guy came back from a bar and the girl he was with didn’t pass muster, she was denied access. They also checked that you were ok when someone had visited you (even my other brother - we were there for my brother’s birthday. They also checked in on me when I got an in room massage). The take on this is that be careful when dealing with minors - a good rule to follow for all.
The misunderstandings some foreigners have for these laws are perfectly reasonable given their experience with the ridiculous laws that a lot of western countries have.
Ugggghhh, tell me about it! I got given a $500 littering ticket on a Commiefornia beach, just for leaving my beach towel unattended while I went for a swim! *THAT'S* why I want to spend a couple months in the Philippines, for a workout vacation full of chopping wood and swimming!
There are some hilariously absurd old laws that are still technically in effect in the US. My favorite example is that it's illegal to carry ice cream in your back pocket in Kentucky.
@@Strutinan "I got given a $500 littering ticket on a Commiefornia beach, just for leaving my beach towel unattended while I went for a swim" Bullsh*t.
Thank you Gracie and Ms. Pea. So, the one thing I will basically do is "not date a single mother" because I could possibly get into legal issues with her children. I would need to make sure that all major assets are purchased before we cohabit together or just do not cohabit together. There are just so many legal things to be concerned about. After listening to these laws, I am basically not going to consider cohabiting in the Phillipines but just live there to enjoy the nice life there and in a very good area.
first question... got kid/s??? if yes, goodbye... if no... (they have kid they just dont want to scare "joe" off by telling him got kid being raised by mother... first thing... LETS GO TO THE PROVINCE TO VISIT MY FAMILY!!!!!! and EVERYONE comes out with hand out and if dont pay.... its not the good humor man that will be showing up to take "the foreigner" to .... the grey bar motel.
Bernard You're Another Deluded Beta Bucks Simp, Looking to Loose Your Money 💰🤑 Obviously Not Aware of Mgtow Knowledge, Otherwise You'd Know NEVER to Date Younger Single Parents. Try Staying With Matures.
Marriage is supposed to be a special, sacred thing where two people become one and share everything by creating a new family whether kids are involved or not. The Law is hijacking traditional marriage and making a fortune off it's demise, which is making people afraid to sign up for the state license to marry.
You need to get out more often. In phil it's used as a tool by Filipinas to enrich their family. And by the court system to enrich judges and attorney's if the couple should want an annulment.
What is your idea of traditional marriage, because marriage is different based on what point in human history you're referencing and the geographical location?
You are totally right man! Who gave the Government the right to hold this imaginary power to sanction a couple who loves each other and wants to spend their life together as a married one? The Chatolic Church first hijacked marriage, and even made it a "Sacrament". People of faith especially want to do the correct and moral thing because they fear God. But the Vatican or the Federal government has no right or sanction from holy Scriptures to do so. I once met a Baptist pastor in Cebu, who had come from Manila to conduct a marriage cerenmony between an American man and a Cebuano lady. They wanted to have a real marriage, sanctioned by their families and God. No documents involved, at least not from the Government. This pastor said that when the Catholic religion came to these islands, they hijacked the traditional marriage. When the men of God back in the Old Testament married, they did not ask for a marriage licence from the king. Many of them even had several wifes and concubines. Yet the Bible claim that they were righteous and pious before God. And considering how many of those people in high offices are Freemasons, corrupted and straight forward evil by nature, how would their blessings be something pleasing to God? Me, for instance, followed the rules, but still I got dumped, and ended up as a fincancial slave and lost all contact with my 5 children there, until this day. This situation is the main cause of death by suicide in many countries. Fact is that if you are living as a husband and wife, it can be classified as a Common Law marriage, totally acceptable through history. And most countries in the West will accept you, even without a marriage document, if you can prove you lived together for at least a couple of years. If you have a child together, you basically have the same rights as a couple who got the correct papers - in Western countries. In the province way down South in Mindanao, where my wife comes from, almost nobody there are legally married. The Vatican has a very weak presence there, thankfully. But still everybody consider such a couple as a true family. If you would like to get "legally" married, I agree that you should wait until you have been together for a long time first. Especially in a country like the Philippiines. You could have a traditional wedding, though, ignoring the Political institutions.
I’m a lawyer in the US and have some knowledge of which I speak. The bar exam in the Philippines is one of the most difficult in the world. Unlike in the US it encompasses subjects such as mercantile and international law, it’s at least twice as long as the US exam, and is entirely essay. (So watch that handwriting.) So all I can say is waytago Filipina lawyer!
What an absurd statement. Judging by your use of English, I'm sure you have no clue about becoming a lawyer. If you did, you would know EU law is much more extensive than International and Mercantile law combined.
Thank you Gracie and Pea for addressing these topics. I've traveled around the world twice now when I was in the US Military and never thought about or worried about these kinds of issues. Now that I am retired and a civilian I can see how these questions and issues could affect my life. So thank you both for pointing these things out and addressing issues that might come up when visiting or moving to the Philippines. I think it would be a good idea to look up and talk with a knowledgeable attorney as soon as I arrive in PH just to have someone give me advice and suggestions on how to remain legally safe and so that I have someone to call if I run into problems. Again, thank you Gracie and Pea and enjoy your upcoming holiday season. Brian
Edging ever closer to the magic 100k, is testament to the value, knowledge and informative to be gained from your videos. A beautiful woman or two, doesn’t put many people off from watching either 😊.
Thank you for the video! I’ve been to the Philippines twice in my life. 2 weeks when I was 10, and 2 months when I was 16! I love the Philippines and always get super excited before I go. I’m coming back to the Philippines on June 1 to stay for another 2 months in Southern Leyte with my family. Thank you for all the videos you make about the Philippines!
Good info! It's a good thing to have someone in the legal field to clarify things, it's easy to make a bad situation worse if you don't have a good understanding about local laws.
Your very smart Philippina pea. I really have seen the wisdom you use to help everyone on both sides to make informed decisions. Never heard Germans, Koreans or Spanish do that. For that, i agree with your statement of fact that you put in 100% to your videos. Very kind of you to do these things above and beyond just making videos.
Hope you're supporting her by joining the channel or giving her a thank you. She definitely deserves to be rewarded for her excellent effort. Her pride in her videos production shaws.
Thank you for sharing this important information. Just one question - do the laws mentioned apply everywhere in the Philippines, or each province can have other/overriding laws?
Thanks so much for your generous support 👍 The national laws are in force throughout the country, but local jurisdictions may have separate ordinances!
@The Filipina Pea OK, then it is desired to consult a local lawyer. I've just started following your channel after a wonderful 3 weeks vacation in the Philippines. I've been to Manila, Mindoro and Boracay which are totally different from each other in so many aspects. Do you have information or contacts who can advise regarding investing in a condo in Manila or in Oriental Mindoro? Thanks.
These types of videos are so valuable to me in a world of RUclipsrs making up what they think is true. Actual information is valuable. Thanks very much. One of the first things I'm going to do when I get to the Philippines is to find 2 local lawyers I like via an interview and keep their phone number with me at all times. I wonder if lawyers do any kind of retainer situation.
I met a Filipina in Taiwan who wanted me to buy her a house in the Philippines 😂 She already had a secret Taiwanese bf in the background who was in on it, both only after money. She was always coming out with sob stories claiming that she need money. I actually got my money back after making a short video about it and sharing it to her friends and work colleagues 👌
I posted a comment about the endemic corruption in the Philippines but I notice that the lovely Filipino Pea has deleted it! Getting near the bone was I? In the UK where I live "ANYONE" from anywhere in the world can buy a property and own the land as long as they have UK documentation! So there's a lot of double standards going on! I also pointed out the the illegal funds that the Marcos family stole 30 years ago ($10,000,000,000!) if you want to know! Has had a devastating effect on the Philippine economy! But, the ever so rotten, corrupt Imelda has been spending her ill gotten gains on greasing the palms of the current administration in an attempt to repair their damaged reputation AND it's working! Two of Imelda's offspring are rumored to be poised to make a play for the high office! What's more sickening is that the current President (Rodrigo Roa Duterte) is a supporter of the Marcos family!!! So, no the Philippines country is rotten to the core! This is why the infrastructure of the country is so poor at the moment! The funds to renovate it years ago were stolen, and it was covered up! By the greasy monkeys who had been bribed by the Marcos family! It is no wonder that the people have to adopt merciless tactics with foreigners to get money to live! Unless you can afford a crack team of security guys I'd give the Island a pass! Just saying......!
Occasionally there is/are some wayward Filipina but not in general . She doesn't personified a true Filipina or a true countryside Filipina . M a also a foreigner an di don't encounter such kind who will squeeze u to kingdom come . Buying gifts , pampering her with good food , new clothings etc is part and parcel of relationship , at least to me . Western cultures or norms May differ but u have to give and take in relationship ..
MrSlm, I informed my own daughter at the age of 16 that she can't make me a grandpa before the age of 50, she had her first child 8 days after I turned 50 (she's always pushing the limits) and since I've informed my granddaughters (four of them) that they are not permitted to have relationships, children, or ask me to buy them a car before I'm at least 75, so far I've only got one great grandchild and only purchased two cars for them,,,,,,I really am a push over,,,,darn it.
Wow, very impressed with Gracie's knowledge of PH Laws, and her immaculate translation in English. I admire all the beautiful and smart Filipinas. Makes me prouder of my heritage. Great Job Pea !
Before you get excited, there’s a difference between the law and how it’s applied in practice. I can see a cop shaking you down if you were alone with any 12 y.o , innocent or not
I met a Filipino woman online. Over the 4 years, we have been talking. I know know she has e adult children and a 13yo girl. She is also still married to the father of the children. However, she has not been with him for over 10 years. Should I be concerned when visiting her?
Thank Pea and Gracie for clearing up so many matters today. It is difficult from Austraila to understand our own laws let alone those in the Phillipines. I hope to travel there again and look for a place to settle one day and getting involved with a partner knowing the law is a must. Having a girlfriend for some time from Thailand and living with her in Australia for a year until the visa expired ended well without legal separation issues and we are just friends now both moving on with our lives. The lessons learned today is to seek legal advice and from previous videos will avoid in any case married or single mums for sure. Thank you both for sharing this today and best wishes from Melbourne.
Who's asking about the age of consent? Is that about sexual relations with a child? Gee wiz! Are guys looking to have sex with minor children even 18 yr olds? My goodness. If a man needs that clarification, the Philippines should automatically deny and/or revoke their visas or entry into the country. Start at 25+. For me, my minimum age was 37. Have some freaking morals man or go to jail.
@@skybox-fs6dv Don't preach. It's more about being in the company of minors and having loony lefties like you reporting them when they've done nothing wrong.
Thank you so much for clarifying things that were scary, mysterious, and that I didn’t even want to confront. Now I understand so much more clearly what is going on about so many things and it is nice to know. It gives a feeling of reality to the fears that I had
Remember one law: if you happen to have a fling with a married woman, her husband is legally allowed to shoot you if caught red handed. If you survive you still go to jail. Also: the child protection law gives you a good excuse not to babysit if you date a single mom
@@flavioaugusto4751 basically no rights, you have the right to have your embassy notified before being thrown in jail (but embassy can not help) you also have the right your way out of any situation you might find yourself in...
This is the reason I love this woman. She's letting you know what not to do in the Philippines. The information is priceless. If you go to jail in the Philippines for sexual assault with a child. You're going to Prison in the USA.
@@TheFilipinaPea Well, he is speculating here. NOBODY can determine what action the US government can and will do in a hypothetical scenario at some point in the future. But, you have all these wannabe valiant characters who haven't been more than 50 miles from home ever, wanting to impress you with their moral fortitude.
@@TheFilipinaPea My understanding is that , if you travel to a foreign country and get involved in sex with a child, that you can be charged with that upon return to the states. I dont know, if that is after youve done the time elsewhere first or in case they did NOT jail you in the foreign country. There are some places in the world where there arent much restrictions on sex at all.
What you never hear about is how grateful these Filipinos are to have a life changing relationship with these foreigners. Some how no one speaks of income, travel and opportunities, even schooling, that is brought into these relationships being pretty is an asset, but being a trusted friend, provider and caretaker of lives in trusted to you by way of a relationship is priceless and life changing.
I am glad that you straightened out the cohabitation thing. I have always planned to leave my house cars and most of my money in the United States, money that I bring to the Philippines will be expendable
I have heard from other sources that this is indeed the way. The red tape that you would have to jump through just to open an account in PI makes me shudder.
I would have thought that if you were arrested you would contact your countries embassy for legal advise? Men are afraid because we have been burnt in our own countries by women taking us to court after a relationship ends and walking away with 75% of everything you worked your whole life for. The woman doesn't have to start their life over again, they have most of the money, the poor guy has to keep working until he's 80 years old to try and re establish himself again I think that's is why men seem to make a big deal out of the cohabitation situation.
Great video! Thanks...The law in the Philippines are mostly much better and much more guided by moral than in many western countries. This is also a big reason why I like the Philippines so much.
The reason why some men mistakenly think that their spouse would get 50% of everything they own is that they mistakenly assumed the Philippines works the same way as their country. In the United States, many states are "community property" states and if you are married, everything is owned jointly, including assets and debts. Some states exclude debts from prior to the marriage, but most don't. So they are afraid because they are familiar with how it works in their country.
Extremely well presented practical guide, thank you Pea and Gracey. Clear, to the point, efficient. To resume : Life is always beautiful, don’t spoil it! Use common sense and be a gentleman, but above all, do love, respect and care for your Filipina. The Philippines and the Filipinas are the most beautiful in the world : be worthy of them! 😊❤️ 🇵🇭
Thank you for this great legal session. I was starting to panic, but felt more at ease after the legal explanation -- especially the issue of my girlfriends kids. If the Mom has to go to work, or if I have to take the kids to the doctor or the mall, will I be arrested as a foreigner who is not an official parent? The answer is apparently no. However, I plan to have a "Letter of Guardianship" with me at all times signed by the Mom with permission to supervise the kids in the event I am stopped or questioned.
There is nothing in the law that would exclude you from prosecution with the letter, but HOPEFULLY the PH police would be reasonable. Then again, you might be shook down for money like I have seen personally by PH police stealing 3K PHP from my PH friend in front of me outside of Clark AFB in Feb 2020-scary police there!
Very informative 👍. I also think you made a very good point; It's not to scare foreigners but to make more awareness. That is good advice for anyone in the world, whether going on vacation or making residence, to know the basic laws of the land you are going to stay or visit in. Great Job on this video! Also, will you do a video on Foods of the Philippines? If you already have one, please tell which video it is. Thank again, can't wait to see your next video
Thank you for presenting scenarios that both parties - Filipina and foreigner can encounter. I appreciate your channel not being just "advertising" but actually a valuable resource of information. And PLEASE, advocate for age of consent to be increased to 18!!!!
of course and then lock up entire philipine population cause those 16 years old kid definetly wont sleep together do they ...... Not everybody is dumb american in europe most people have sex in 15-16 years..... And im mean 2 16 year olds consenting young. And this is 3th world country im beleve they will start even sooner......
Prisons are some of the worst nightmares, and I feel so sorry for guys who are behind bars (been there, done that, both in Norway and in Thailand...). The problem is that sometimes innocent people are thrown into prison. I remember back in February 2011: a 49 years old Norwegian man who came to visit his GF in Cebu, was arrested, accused of abducting and killing a 6 years old school girl south of Cebu city. Even if he could prove that he was in fact visiting a language class with his fiancee at the time of the crime and then , they were cheking in at the reception area of Waterfront Lahug Hotel - all recorded by the in house security camera - he was still treated as scum. I remember reading that the police officer in charge, stated: "I am morally convinced that we have caught the guilty person." Only after the governor of Cebu realized the terrible mistakes done by the local police, he was released, and the police chief was fired. I was in the jungle in the top of Cebu staying with my fiance there at the time of the abduction. Not really so far away from the crime scene. It might as well have been me who could have been arrested, as also I fit the description given by a pimp in Carcar town. Later it turned out that the pimp was lying, and he just made up a story for the police, giving them hints about the looks of the foreigner, because he hoped he could get some reward money. He had never met the white person whom he claimed was one of his customers. If I had been arrested, since I had no strong alibi like security cam in a hotel, I might have rotten in filipino jail. Later, a British man was accused for the crime, but until this day, I don't think the case has been solved.
I plan to leave everything I have to my fiance and the kids we plan to get married soon and the kids and are all adults now and they want me to adopt them so they can take my last name is it possible for me to adopt them? And I have been to the Philippines and met everyone In the family they have never asked me from the beginning for anything I seen their needs from the start and I send money every week and sent the youngest daughter through 4 years of college and she has made straight As in her grades to show me her appreciation and they all have shown me the best respect and love.
Thank you. It is a very beneficial information for the expats who want to live in beautiful Philippines. I am coming there soon to live for the rest of my life.
Pea, I greatly appreciate the info and thanks to Gracie for her clarifications. However, many of us have witnessed the insanity of the legal system and it's prejudice towards men in divorce proceedings or other court cases. I've been in court many times and have seen some pretty sketchy shenanigans. And that's in the USA where we have rights. We're unprotected in the Philippines. "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." (no "baggage" here) Also, consider the potential of lawyers advertising a commission in lieu of fees in common-law marriage cases since the Filipinas have 10x more clout than the Americans. Gracie talks as if it's Fair & Just but many other RUclipsrs contend that the Americans are often blamed. My response to all this is not to overreact but to be very very careful.
A correction of legal meanings in your first paragraph. In the USA in family courts men are most often victims of judicial prejudice AGAINST men. The family courts are almost never prejudiced TOWARDS men.
Terrific episode, Pea! Nice to know things are basically normal. Everyone needs protection from scammers, foreign or domestic, but not everyday people. BTW.....love it when Gracie is featured.
My name is Gerry from Honolulu, Hawaii I recently viewed one of you discussions with an attorney from your country named, Gracie. I must say that I was really impressed with subject matter topic that you covered. Pea speaks really good English and knows what she's talking about regarding Philippine laws and regulations. Gracie, I'm really impressed with your professional feedback on your country's culture, rules, laws and regulations that you are governed by, kind or similar to our laws in Hawaii, as I am retired police officer with the city with over 35 years. Very interesting, I enjoyed it, keep up the good work and Aloha from Hawaii, Gerry
Thanks Gracie and Pea for clearing up that you don't have to be legally married to be alone in the company of your partner's child. Even if you AREN'T related by law or familial bond, it still has to be proven that it's "under circumstances which would lead a reasonable person to believe that the child is about to be exploited in prostitution and other sexual abuse." (Republic Act 7610, ARTICLE III, Sec. 6). Common sense prevails!
Actually Ben, that's not what she said. The child in the discussion was not the girl friend's child, The mom was the girlfriend, The child's mother was the girlfriend's daughter who was living in the same house of the girlfriend. If it is just you and your girlfriend living together, it would not be ok for you to be alone with a child under 12 or a child under 18 that was ten years younger than you.
Pea thank you for following up on the question of being alone with a girlfriend child. From how you and Gracey describe it, we can expect general stares in public and possibly a conversation with police in the event a 'concerned citizen' says something to them. But it's highly unlikely to be arrested if were the child's guardian in the moment and doing a normal activity such as treating her out to Jolly Spaghetti at Jollibee. I feel better now. Thank you and Gracey for revisiting and clarifying this very important question.
Don't be so stupid, with the corruption of the police against foreigners you will be arrested in front of the public to make them feel that they are protecting them from you and maybe spend time in jail until you pay a bribe.
I broke up over it-the risk is too great from bribes or go to jail for doing NOTHIGN wrong. The law needs to change there are many single parent women that are good, but I would NEVER risk it personally.
Nothing bad will happen? Tell that to the foreigner from the swiss. He got arrested - in Cebu City - for 6 weeks, when he picked up his girlfriend's daughter from the bus station to bring her home.
If I can't own the land I'm not investing anything no matter where it is located. Ownership is freedom and true wealth. Thanks for developing my land for me now kick rocks and leave too bad. Only a sucker would invest in a deal based only on the trust of other people.
@@snidelywhiplash6889 If you are paying rate/council/property tax then you don’t really own it, the moment a person/entity/business can say you haven’t paid these fees that you can’t opt out off so your land/property is being confiscated is the moment you don’t really own that thing. Welcome to reality!
@@wolfengod8277 It's not at any given moment in the USA. There's a process to go through and with property taxes it's usually 5 years before government will take and auction off to get the back taxes. That is different than not ever having your name on land to lose but only "owning" the structure with someone completely different owning the land beneath. I agree that one never really truly "owns" anything as it's always subject to some law or otherwise. So i look at it is you really never "own" it way before it can be taken. If ur lucky you can sell it before someone takes it from you.
There's no place on earth where you own the land you live on. Here in the US if u don't pay your taxes your land will be seized and sold. Regardless of where you live in the world the government can take your land.
Morning Pea, returned to the Philippines about 4 years ago. I’m finally finding all the vloggers I used to follow. Found Marc, Paul , and Gio, and now you. Love the topics you share.
"you will not get into trouble as long as you're doing nothing wrong" with a child. That really isn't true. As men have learned in the US if a child is mad at the man for being strict, not buying them something, etc... and the child decides to accuse the man of doing something wrong the mother is likely to believe the child and the man is off to prison. Actually doing nothing wrong is no defense. And the way human memory works the mother may actually "fill in" with false memories. I agree the written law and how common it is to have any effect are two different things. But males worldwide are generally at a disadvantaged when standing in front of police or a judge. Foreigners in other countries are at even more disadvantage. There are risks. A man would be wise to understand the law and protect themselves up front. There are a lot of men living in a fantasy world of protection.
It's amazing how paranoid foreigners can be while traveling. But better to be safe than sorry. Thanks to you and Gracie, we can breathe easier! Of course the biggest problem is no tourist visas yet - so legal problems are moot! You and Gracie are a great combination.
Yep you're absolutely right I can breathe a lot easier because I'm never going to go over there why would I want to go to a country that won't even let me buy a piece of land I don't think they should be allowed to own property here either what's good for the goose is good for the gander to hell with them we got a nice beaches here in tropical places why would I want to go to a country full of garbage and stupid laws when I can stay right here and put up with stupid laws and I don't have to put up with garbage
@@claybornlewis276 Personal choice, I went there for a holiday and has a great time, I haven't had that much female interest since my 20's and 30's, that was worth it alone, also you broaden your perspective with travel, and it's not all garbage, go to Borocay, the place got shut down for 6 months to clean it up and it's a Paradise, just don't spend time in Manila.
I hope they clear up the age of consent problem. Another great show with Gracie and Pea. Intelligent and well explained. Makes it easy to understand. The way I look at it is if you can't afford to lose it, then don't buy it :)
All things may be slow except the instant relationship and resultant social relations. Talk to a Filipina and pretty soon you have a whole group of people in your life, influencing and making plans and decisions for you. They will start planning your wedding on your behalf unless you buck the process. Beware and be very afraid if you start riding a wave and you didn't know you were surfing.
White dude from Alabama USA here. Thank you so much for this video! I found it very informative 💜 I used to be a Mormon missionary in South Africa (two years) and seeing security guards at common places was normal. Having said that your laws sound fair, though a rewrite of the age of consent is definitely needed.
Thanks Pea and Gracie, it never ceases to amaze me how intelligent you girls are. Your comprehension of the English language is better than people in a English speaking country.for example Britain or Australia or New Zealand keep up the good work possums.🥰
So true about the misinterpretation potential if arrested. I'm learning that on dating sites. Certain words can and will cause a rage in women because of misunderstanding of some words.
Then stay home. You obviously live in a country where the are always well-thought out and give the best results to society, right? So, why even bother to look elsewhere?
The Philippines land mass can fit into the state of Arizona . So these laws are in place to keep the country from being taking over by foreigners. Sucks for us if we want to buy and own a house . But rent is reasonable and a foreign style $$$ house can be hard to sell .
The child law you brought up..brings back a memory from 2019 coz my gal and her sis -in-law are washing clothes and her daughter asks me to walk her over to the swing set and B'ball court just about 30 yards away in plain view..(The mother gave full permission). Mean-while, she is swinging on the swing a young Filipino man ask what relation was she to me... I replied i brought her here with her mother's permission..and pointed to the house where he could see her mom washing clothes...That seemed to satisfy him. But, i am suspecting he might had been thinking of getting a bribe to keep him quiet..I won't do that again. uggh
Thank you for such enlightening and practical information videos on the Philippines and her people ❤ It also shows your education and talent. Good luck n God Bless
Lads, first thing to do if you find your self being arrested is to reach for your wallet and offer to put things right with the good officer via the ATM. Never try to get embassy's and solicitors/lawyers involved it never ends well
"It can take time", but how much time. Is there no limit? I've heard of foreigners being locked up for accusation only (actually innocent) but being locked up for years without any trial and extorted for money in the meantime to get out early or even released with charges dropped etc.
SO true...one guy was in prison for 7 years...then found not guilty... the government didnt even say sorry...he fled and vowed to never go back... the laws there need to be brought up to atleast the 1900s....some of the laws are retarded
Yes there is an Australian guy currently imprisoned in Lapu lapu ,Cebu awaiting trial now already 7 years….the Philippine justice system is dysfunctional and they cannot seem to fix it because they struggle to fix anything…….ending up on the wrong side of the law is common in philippines because people use the justice system to get revenge and other reasons…they are nasty and vindictive and are very convincing liars
Some Countries such as the UK, their laws also apply in the countries visited such as the Philippines. The age of consent which applies in the UK also applies when visiting the Philippines. Thankfully UK Law appears to protect young ladies from unwarranted sexual attention when UK Citizens are elsewhere in the world.
Umm...no. UK Law does not protect our young, That is why there are more than 70 Predator Hunter groups in the UK, operating online and in communities to address the problem and assist the Police in dealing with it and sustaining convictions.
I think what the lawyer mentioned was that it had to be clear that you get the invested asset back if stipulated in the contract before the lease was executed.
I'd set fire to it and walk away!! Job done. Everything in South East Asia is all about robbing the foreigner! Want a girl friend? save yourself a lot of financial heartache, rent one by the day!!!
Excellent information. Great to hear the logical child protection laws. No person should be offernded or even feel inconvenienced while explaining why the child with them is safe. Blame the pedophiles and praise the citizens keeping the children safe.
You are right...sad thing is...they had to make such laws to protect children... that in itself is very sad disgraceful as well.... it makes my blood boil thinking a grown man abusing a child
@@Srichardson64 The Muslim would gladly kill you for that sentence. Child sex is part of the religion. "Women for breeding, boys for pleasure'. Child sex was the norm in the Near East for Millinia. Greece, Rome ect. from when whence Western law begins. Such laws, like all laws, are made to enrich the legal system and give employment to the 'police'.
I know I keep commenting, and I do want to say that I love people from the Philippines, my gf is a filipina, and I want to move there one day, BUT...I think the Philippines with regard to its legal system is VERY anti foreigner. It would be regarded as clear discrimination here in the UK.
How about no gays allowed, no trans allowed signs? Also when they look at your girl like a piece of meat disrespecting you and her. The disrespect to women and LBGT is insane and I am a conservative guy. I'd NEVER move there and spent time on the 3 biggest islands. The level of corruption is HUGE, last time I was there (Feb 2020), they robbed my PH friend for 3000 PHP on a car stop in Manila.
Why is it so shocking that a country wants to protect it's own interests ?, the UK rolls over and let's it get dominated by foreign interests, if it wasn't for Brexit the UK would be completely screwed.
It's a country that is a predators paradise. As a researcher working with Anti Child Trafficking NGOs in Asia, I for one am thankful of the strict laws. You only have to look at the number of views of this video, to give you some idea of the scale of the problem. Meanwhile, I'm enjoying my work, going through these comments, looking for possible suspects to be investigated.
I really don't have a problem with such "discrimination". The country should be for its' citizens and those the nation choose to associate with like for instance the Nordic Raad and the EU.
You are a smart woman and you appear to have a genuinely good heart. I hope to find one like you. I only need one. Just one! Some costs of moving to the Philippines are too great I think. Maybe I can just visit.
I'm glad you clarified the rule on being with a minor. I was thinking the last time, it would suck to go to jail for babysitting your girlfriend's kid. That is a good exception, but would still suck if you have to explain it to the cops. I'm also glad she clarified the age of consent laws. I had heard it was 18, but she explained it better than I could have. The US has a law that if you travel to a foreign country to have sex with someone under 18, they will prosecute you here. It doesn't matter what the laws are in the country you visit. Good law, if you ask me. Thanks again for another great video.
I agree completely. Even explaining it to the cops only means people, the community are protecting the children. Being a single 50's male I realize I'm in a demographic that is of suspect. I have been questioned by border security and locals alike. Never offended because unfortunately pedophiles do exist, the safety of children is far more important than my inconvenience of answering a few questions or showing my vacation pictures to a stranger in a uniform at an international border.
@@Alan-pv2bi Yes, the safety of the kids should always be priority #1. Like you, I'm in my 50s now and believe I would be patient and understanding of what is going on (knowing why it needs to be that way). To me, it is sad that pedophiles even exist.
no experience of the Philippines yet, but it seems easier to employ a older lady to babysit the kids with you so there's no problem. Also means you get some quiet time for yourself if needed.
Bon jour Belle Dame : No confusion here. As I am USA university educated in law in the USA these issues seem valid. Since I am not educated in such laws there I cannot argue, nor would I. I think Atty Graccey seems very educated and on point. I would Njoy talking shop over dinner or on a beach sharing a few sunsets. Very well presented Miss Pea. Great guest and topic. 32:50
Hi Pea! How are you? Hope all is well with your family and you! You have the best channel without a doubt. You're always covering issues and concerns that a 'foreigner' should be cognizant of. Thank you for your real life advice!
I am Married to a Filipino woman who I love very much. We have a 4 year old Daughter together who was made in the UK and born in the Philippines, we bought land and built a house in both our married names, I still have my house in UK, but even if our relationship breaks up, which I hope it will not, I will know my Daughter and Wife will have a lovely house to live in, and if I lose the property so what, I would be upset more from a relationship break up, because if you have a wife and raise children, as a man you should provide for them, period.
U wont be saying this , if your ex wife/s new boy friend move in to stay permanently in the house which u worked hard to pay , but which now belong to him and your ex wife 😃😅
Your reaction and end words shows your wife plot behinds your back and your marriage is damage already, by you saying even if we break up shows that your relationship is damaged and bruised, better start being a true man and not be bossed around or just do everything for your wife rather then allowing her to be your wife and help you.
I have pretty much zero confidence in the courts of the U.S. Sometimes they may follow the law, but don't count on it. Thus, by extrapolation, I have zero confidence in the courts of anywhere else. I follow the general principle of abstaining from crimes, and in civil matters making myself a hard target so it will be difficult and expensive to tangle with me.
You hit the nail on the head. The US likes to think that we are the ultimate in fair judiciary, but it's BS. Yes, there are worse places, but the point is still there. Be careful and don't do anything stupid.
Hello 👋 Pea! Lee here in New Jersey! A question that I have been wondering about for awhile listening to legal talk is where is there safe places to safely store all of you important documents and receipts and other paperwork in the Philippines? Are there safe and secure guarded security boxes in banks like in the States? I never heard anyone talk about that subject. I definitely would want my stuff protected from theft and criminal activities. A strong box (safe) can be stolen by determined individuals. I have seen so many houses in videos with security bars on the windows and tall fences with barbed wire on top and heard advice that you should never leave your abode empty of people. That is an ominous appearance anywhere's else.
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It would be cool for the 100k a RUclips live pea question section.
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Hi Pea great videos but next time Gracie is on could you ask her if the land ownership law will ever be repealed as it’s a bit of a pain thanks and keep the videos coming. John
Out of all the bloggers from the Philippines you are the best for information that matters.
I really enjoy when you have Gracy on with you. Learning more every time
Thanks Wes! And there are so many topics to cover 👍😊
@@TheFilipinaPea YOu are a minor.... As in... will you be Mine Or not? Hahaha. :P
This is high value content ❤ What I've learned.
1. Never ever ever invest in a house in land you will never own and can/will be snatched from you by a Woman scorned. There are three guarantees in life. A. Death B. Taxes C. Woman Scorned (or some other family member). Doesn't even have to be her though.
2. Don't ever date a girl less than 25 year's old or the family will use that to accuse you of rape and take whatever assets you have by firtue of the courts, who will always always always side with a Filipina plaintiff.
3. Never ever ever ever date a single Mother with children. You will end up in jail for babysitting if/when the Ex, or even a neighbor shows up to accuse you of being a pedophile. And that is obviously a method locals will use to shake you down for money.
The Philippines does not have good laws.
I'm thinking there are likely very few, if any, 25 and older that don't have kids.
The odds of a Filipino being a single mother are much higher if the Filipino is 25 versus 18. Why did you pick 25?
You are not supposed to live in a country not yours indefinitely and enjoy the rights of its citizens. You integrate and become a citizen of that new country or you get out. Not complicated
point 2 is wrong, it is under 18 that it is rape like most other places in the world. Under 25 and you can't get married. point 3 they explained has an exception so you will get questioned by police until they can ascertain that you are babysitting for your girlfriend, they don't take you anywhere.
Yes my friend ❤️ always protect yourself but if you find a good one no worries if you think once not good move on
Please note that the law as eloquently interpreted by Gracey is one thing. It’s totally something else when faced with a shakedown by some cop who sees you as his mark.
Put her on retainer, but I bet she is the kind of lawyer who Keeps her phone close
If your in the PI and your with an underage girl idc if you become some law enforcement officers mark. Then there is also this part. I believe If you are a US citizen you are also held to US laws so you can be charged with your crimes accordingly here as well.
I heard that you can bribe your way out of jail there for 5K, but not sure if that was just in the past?
@@smiley492 that's not true, you can't be charged for something that was outside of the jurisdiction of a u.s. court. However there are some groups who work there who will put pressure on local authorities to arrest you ect...
@@s.v.gadder1443 Julian Assange, an Australian citizen domiciled in the UK, would differ with you on this statement.
It has occurred to me that F. Pea is rather brilliant. Fact. I get it when a mind is exceptional. Her range of knowledge. Her depth and balancing of complex issues amazing to see. I am delighted to find her. I had no intention of going to the Philippines until I met her RUclips channel. It is clear that the woman in the Philippines have clear advantages and disadvantages. But F. Pea lays it all out in very easy to understand terms. Good job F. Pea.
Wow, thanks so much for that, Roger, and for your support as well! Yes, my job is to always tell it like it is in the Philippines so you can decide if you want to give us a shot 👍❤️
It was nice for me to learn a little more about Filipino laws. I am in the USA, and already married to a Filipina for almost 21 years now, so most of this I do not need to think about, except the part about who can own property.
she is 33 today?
@@David-rx5eo How much did you pay for her?
No special treatment in jail - EXCEPT for politicians and rich, powerful Filipinos.
Yea, just ask Marcos
And the US politicians definitely get a pass on going to jail
That's in the US also.
So, basically the way it is all around the world
Isn't like that in every country ?😁😁
One of the most informative videos yet.... I will not marry my fiancee until she buys land so it can be leased to me properly. Thank You! Life Saver!
Regarding being alone with a child. I was standing outside a wet market in Kidapawan City a few years ago with my girlfriends son, while she was inside. A short while after, I was surrounded by police with the senior officer quizzing me about the boy. I explained everything, and we chatted until my gf arrived. All ended well, and I complemented them for doing their job ... 😁
If I move to the Philippines, it encourages me to participate in the community knowing there is such effective social cohesion. All good so far.
That is a disaster..! Having to answer to police for merely being in public with your son-in-law is reprehensible..! I would never go to such an oppressive country after knowing that crap like that goes on! No matter how nice the women are.
@@tonyzuco6144 Considering how the police in the USA has a bit of a habbit of stopping people for as little as 'walking outside while it is dark' and questioning them, because it is somehow suspicious to walk instead of drive, I wonder if you'd want to live in the USA...
And yes, that happens quite a bit. I encountered this myself during a few minutes walk from a restaurant to my hotel while in Ohio, but it is also very well documented.
While annoying for sure, there sadly is quite a bit of history involving European and American males and young local boys in countries in eastern Asia, including the Philipines, so it isn't that strange police thinks that can be suspicious, and they have a much better reason for asking questions than what happens quite a bit in the USA.
And yes, there are 'bad apples' among officers, in the USA and everywhere else, I know, all I am doing is giving you a bit of perspective.
ya, but what would have happened. IF your gf had left in an emergency.
Rent rent rent . Maintain you’re leverage, and freedom.
If that upsets you’re Filipina she is already thinking beyond you’re relationship. POF
I bought a big house with my girlfriend on 500sqm. It's got a beautiful unobstructed mountain view. And with the $4000 usd I paid I have no problem dedicating it to her and her family when I leave.
Billy is no fool, he’s been to school….Pattaya Boy
Lease land for 99 years.
@stormtrooper6381 Are you just getting smashed in Thailand instead 🤔🥳
I had not given any thought to the laws and their consequences. Thanks for a very interesting and informative video. I am looking forward to continuing a positive relationship with the channel. Keep up the channel's excellence.
Always glad to help, Jim 👍😊
Pea what is Gracie's contact information
Congratulations on your upcoming 90k subs & what a way to get there with yourself & the very knowledgeable Gracie.
Very well deserved Miss Pea.
Thanks so much, T Man - you’ve helped quite a bit 👍❤️😊
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I've tried to support you/your channel as much as I can (time allowing).
You give out quality content, have great guests (Gracie being very valuable) & you both being beautiful is the icing on the cake.
I've said it from the start, you deserve each & every subscriber, now & the future.
I would also absolutely use Gracie, if ever I required her professional services.
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90k oh yes yes yes baby 😀
I was visiting my brother in Angeles City (yeah I know) and I was staying at the Pacific Breeze (great, inexpensive, great staff and clean rooms). The staff at the doors were quite vigilant on keeping out minors. If a guy came back from a bar and the girl he was with didn’t pass muster, she was denied access. They also checked that you were ok when someone had visited you (even my other brother - we were there for my brother’s birthday. They also checked in on me when I got an in room massage). The take on this is that be careful when dealing with minors - a good rule to follow for all.
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I wish Washington DC and Hollywood had the same standards...
@@TheFilipinaPea HELLO
They checked on you to make sure you were not robbed.
@@kyleblankiv7589 haha no kidding 😆
Excellent information! The laws regarding property ownership and Wills was especially interesting for me. Thank you Pea.
The misunderstandings some foreigners have for these laws are perfectly reasonable given their experience with the ridiculous laws that a lot of western countries have.
What?
Ugggghhh, tell me about it! I got given a $500 littering ticket on a Commiefornia beach, just for leaving my beach towel unattended while I went for a swim!
*THAT'S* why I want to spend a couple months in the Philippines, for a workout vacation full of chopping wood and swimming!
There are some hilariously absurd old laws that are still technically in effect in the US. My favorite example is that it's illegal to carry ice cream in your back pocket in Kentucky.
@@Strutinan "I got given a $500 littering ticket on a Commiefornia beach, just for leaving my beach towel unattended while I went for a swim"
Bullsh*t.
@@BeinIan I doubt laws like that aren't even enforced, but I could be wrong.
Thank you Gracie and Ms. Pea. So, the one thing I will basically do is "not date a single mother" because I could possibly get into legal issues with her children. I would need to make sure that all major assets are purchased before we cohabit together or just do not cohabit together. There are just so many legal things to be concerned about. After listening to these laws, I am basically not going to consider cohabiting in the Phillipines but just live there to enjoy the nice life there and in a very good area.
first question... got kid/s??? if yes, goodbye... if no... (they have kid they just dont want to scare "joe" off by telling him got kid being raised by mother... first thing... LETS GO TO THE PROVINCE TO VISIT MY FAMILY!!!!!! and EVERYONE comes out with hand out and if dont pay.... its not the good humor man that will be showing up to take "the foreigner" to .... the grey bar motel.
Bernard You're Another Deluded Beta Bucks Simp, Looking to Loose Your Money 💰🤑
Obviously Not Aware of Mgtow Knowledge, Otherwise You'd Know NEVER to Date Younger Single Parents.
Try Staying With Matures.
@@bambamjr8377 You can apply to be a citizen in the Philippines once you have lived there for 10 years or more.
@@bambamjr8377 in 25 years... most of us be dead
Same in us
I watched this twice. Will watch again. Fantastic information
Marriage is supposed to be a special, sacred thing where two people become one and share everything by creating a new family whether kids are involved or not. The Law is hijacking traditional marriage and making a fortune off it's demise, which is making people afraid to sign up for the state license to marry.
You need to get out more often. In phil it's used as a tool by Filipinas to enrich their family. And by the court system to enrich judges and attorney's if the couple should want an annulment.
this is the state of marriage today and people would be smart to refrain until pressure is levied to rebalance. crude but real
what a beautiful story. a bit like a highway to heaven with Michael Landon or perhaps the waltons.
What is your idea of traditional marriage, because marriage is different based on what point in human history you're referencing and the geographical location?
You are totally right man! Who gave the Government the right to hold this imaginary power to sanction a couple who loves each other and wants to spend their life together as a married one? The Chatolic Church first hijacked marriage, and even made it a "Sacrament". People of faith especially want to do the correct and moral thing because they fear God.
But the Vatican or the Federal government has no right or sanction from holy Scriptures to do so.
I once met a Baptist pastor in Cebu, who had come from Manila to conduct a marriage cerenmony between an American man and a Cebuano lady. They wanted to have a real marriage, sanctioned by their families and God. No documents involved, at least not from the Government. This pastor said that when the Catholic religion came to these islands, they hijacked the traditional marriage.
When the men of God back in the Old Testament married, they did not ask for a marriage licence from the king. Many of them even had several wifes and concubines. Yet the Bible claim that they were righteous and pious before God.
And considering how many of those people in high offices are Freemasons, corrupted and straight forward evil by nature, how would their blessings be something pleasing to God?
Me, for instance, followed the rules, but still I got dumped, and ended up as a fincancial slave and lost all contact with my 5 children there, until this day.
This situation is the main cause of death by suicide in many countries.
Fact is that if you are living as a husband and wife, it can be classified as a Common Law marriage, totally acceptable through history.
And most countries in the West will accept you, even without a marriage document, if you can prove you lived together for at least a couple of years. If you have a child together, you basically have the same rights as a couple who got the correct papers - in Western countries.
In the province way down South in Mindanao, where my wife comes from, almost nobody there are legally married. The Vatican has a very weak presence there, thankfully. But still everybody consider such a couple as a true family.
If you would like to get "legally" married, I agree that you should wait until you have been together for a long time first. Especially in a country like the Philippiines.
You could have a traditional wedding, though, ignoring the Political institutions.
I’m a lawyer in the US and have some knowledge of which I speak.
The bar exam in the Philippines is one of the most difficult in the world. Unlike in the US it encompasses subjects such as mercantile and international law, it’s at least twice as long as the US exam, and is entirely essay. (So watch that handwriting.)
So all I can say is waytago Filipina lawyer!
What an absurd statement. Judging by your use of English, I'm sure you have no clue about becoming a lawyer. If you did, you would know EU law is much more extensive than International and Mercantile law combined.
@@KennyG-qh8jc he may very well be an attorney in the US. Many of them are idiots so the bar must not be very difficult.
@@KennyG-qh8jc The English is fine. It’s your reading that just doesn’t work.
Keep a temporary aggreement
In U.S. you have a cohabitation law
Thank you Gracie and Pea for addressing these topics. I've traveled around the world twice now when I was in the US Military and never thought about or worried about these kinds of issues. Now that I am retired and a civilian I can see how these questions and issues could affect my life. So thank you both for pointing these things out and addressing issues that might come up when visiting or moving to the Philippines.
I think it would be a good idea to look up and talk with a knowledgeable attorney as soon as I arrive in PH just to have someone give me advice and suggestions on how to remain legally safe and so that I have someone to call if I run into problems. Again, thank you Gracie and Pea and enjoy your upcoming holiday season. Brian
As an American Military person you are governed by the US's Status of Forces Agreement with the host country.
Edging ever closer to the magic 100k, is testament to the value, knowledge and informative to be gained from your videos.
A beautiful woman or two, doesn’t put many people off from watching either 😊.
Pea, you are such a great lady, what you do for people is so enlightening.
Thanks for your hard work to keep people informed.
Thank you for the video! I’ve been to the Philippines twice in my life. 2 weeks when I was 10, and 2 months when I was 16! I love the Philippines and always get super excited before I go. I’m coming back to the Philippines on June 1 to stay for another 2 months in Southern Leyte with my family. Thank you for all the videos you make about the Philippines!
Good info! It's a good thing to have someone in the legal field to clarify things, it's easy to make a bad situation worse if you don't have a good understanding about local laws.
Your very smart Philippina pea.
I really have seen the wisdom you use to help everyone on both sides to make informed decisions. Never heard Germans, Koreans or Spanish do that.
For that, i agree with your statement of fact that you put in 100% to your videos. Very kind of you to do these things above and beyond just making videos.
Hope you're supporting her by joining the channel or giving her a thank you. She definitely deserves to be rewarded for her excellent effort. Her pride in her videos production shaws.
Thank you for sharing this important information. Just one question - do the laws mentioned apply everywhere in the Philippines, or each province can have other/overriding laws?
Thanks so much for your generous support 👍
The national laws are in force throughout the country, but local jurisdictions may have separate ordinances!
@The Filipina Pea OK, then it is desired to consult a local lawyer. I've just started following your channel after a wonderful 3 weeks vacation in the Philippines. I've been to Manila, Mindoro and Boracay which are totally different from each other in so many aspects. Do you have information or contacts who can advise regarding investing in a condo in Manila or in Oriental Mindoro? Thanks.
These types of videos are so valuable to me in a world of RUclipsrs making up what they think is true. Actual information is valuable. Thanks very much.
One of the first things I'm going to do when I get to the Philippines is to find 2 local lawyers I like via an interview and keep their phone number with me at all times. I wonder if lawyers do any kind of retainer situation.
When you are ready, contact Gracie for your legal needs.
I met a Filipina in Taiwan who wanted me to buy her a house in the Philippines 😂
She already had a secret Taiwanese bf in the background who was in on it, both only after money.
She was always coming out with sob stories claiming that she need money.
I actually got my money back after making a short video about it and sharing it to her friends and work colleagues 👌
A fool and his money are soon parted. 😂😂😂
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I posted a comment about the endemic corruption in the Philippines but I notice that the lovely Filipino Pea has deleted it! Getting near the bone was I? In the UK where I live "ANYONE" from anywhere in the world can buy a property and own the land as long as they have UK documentation! So there's a lot of double standards going on! I also pointed out the the illegal funds that the Marcos family stole 30 years ago ($10,000,000,000!) if you want to know! Has had a devastating effect on the Philippine economy! But, the ever so rotten, corrupt Imelda has been spending her ill gotten gains on greasing the palms of the current administration in an attempt to repair their damaged reputation AND it's working! Two of Imelda's offspring are rumored to be poised to make a play for the high office! What's more sickening is that the current President (Rodrigo Roa Duterte) is a supporter of the Marcos family!!! So, no the Philippines country is rotten to the core! This is why the infrastructure of the country is so poor at the moment! The funds to renovate it years ago were stolen, and it was covered up! By the greasy monkeys who had been bribed by the Marcos family! It is no wonder that the people have to adopt merciless tactics with foreigners to get money to live! Unless you can afford a crack team of security guys I'd give the Island a pass! Just saying......!
Occasionally there is/are some wayward Filipina but not in general . She doesn't personified a true Filipina or a true countryside Filipina .
M a also a foreigner an di don't encounter such kind who will squeeze u to kingdom come . Buying gifts , pampering her with good food , new clothings etc is part and parcel of relationship , at least to me . Western cultures or norms May differ but u have to give and take in relationship ..
@@davidaustin4587 , Before you spread something big (fake)news about late Pres. Marcos do your diligent studies first.
👀 Lawyer lady. Very Articulate and Knowledgeable. Thanks.
To me age of consent should be 18 across the board. Except in the case of my daughter, 45yr is the age of consent for her... Or after I die.
Hahahahaha
Spoken like a true DAD …… (poor girl) 😂
I'm glad I'm not the only dad that thinks that way. Lol
MrSlm, I informed my own daughter at the age of 16 that she can't make me a grandpa before the age of 50, she had her first child 8 days after I turned 50 (she's always pushing the limits) and since I've informed my granddaughters (four of them) that they are not permitted to have relationships, children, or ask me to buy them a car before I'm at least 75, so far I've only got one great grandchild and only purchased two cars for them,,,,,,I really am a push over,,,,darn it.
I agree with this.
Why
Pea, you are the oracle of the Tube when it comes to clearing up Filipino laws...
Thank you for the info, I’m planning to retire in philippine in 4 years. Love the people, love the culture. Much respect.
Wow, very impressed with Gracie's knowledge of PH Laws, and her immaculate translation in English. I admire all the beautiful and smart Filipinas. Makes me prouder of my heritage. Great Job Pea !
call education, try it . some have bad English due bad teachers
Before you get excited, there’s a difference between the law and how it’s applied in practice. I can see a cop shaking you down if you were alone with any 12 y.o , innocent or not
PEA Worked in a Call Center.
The laws in the PI are written in English so a lawyer must be proficient in the language
I met a Filipino woman online. Over the 4 years, we have been talking. I know know she has e adult children and a 13yo girl. She is also still married to the father of the children. However, she has not been with him for over 10 years.
Should I be concerned when visiting her?
Thank Pea and Gracie for clearing up so many matters today. It is difficult from Austraila to understand our own laws let alone those in the Phillipines. I hope to travel there again and look for a place to settle one day and getting involved with a partner knowing the law is a must. Having a girlfriend for some time from Thailand and living with her in Australia for a year until the visa expired ended well without legal separation issues and we are just friends now both moving on with our lives. The lessons learned today is to seek legal advice and from previous videos will avoid in any case married or single mums for sure. Thank you both for sharing this today and best wishes from Melbourne.
Who's asking about the age of consent? Is that about sexual relations with a child? Gee wiz! Are guys looking to have sex with minor children even 18 yr olds? My goodness. If a man needs that clarification, the Philippines should automatically deny and/or revoke their visas or entry into the country. Start at 25+. For me, my minimum age was 37. Have some freaking morals man or go to jail.
Thailand 🇹🇭 IS Not the Philippines!
@@skybox-fs6dv Don't preach. It's more about being in the company of minors and having loony lefties like you reporting them when they've done nothing wrong.
@@skybox-fs6dvwhat about a 33 yr old single mum?
Thank you so much for clarifying things that were scary, mysterious, and that I didn’t even want to confront. Now I understand so much more clearly what is going on about so many things
and it is nice to know.
It gives a feeling of reality to the fears that I had
Remember one law: if you happen to have a fling with a married woman, her husband is legally allowed to shoot you if caught red handed. If you survive you still go to jail.
Also: the child protection law gives you a good excuse not to babysit if you date a single mom
That’s absolutely true, Ed 👍😊
(crime of passion laws)
This is in regards to Texas law.
If you get caught doing that, I am not sure it is your hand that would be red! :-)
@@TheFilipinaPea As foreigners, do we have any rights? AM now afraid of going to your country, lol.
I Will forget my filipina, lol.
@@flavioaugusto4751 basically no rights, you have the right to have your embassy notified before being thrown in jail (but embassy can not help) you also have the right your way out of any situation you might find yourself in...
This is the reason I love this woman. She's letting you know what not to do in the Philippines. The information is priceless. If you go to jail in the Philippines for sexual assault with a child. You're going to Prison in the USA.
Wow, really? They’ll extradite you maybe?
@@TheFilipinaPea Well, he is speculating here. NOBODY can determine what action the US government can and will do in a hypothetical scenario at some point in the future. But, you have all these wannabe valiant characters who haven't been more than 50 miles from home ever, wanting to impress you with their moral fortitude.
@@clintfalk you are wrong. That law was past when George Bush administration was in officer, dumb ass. Check it out for yourself clown.
@@TheFilipinaPea My understanding is that , if you travel to a foreign country and get involved in sex with a child, that you can be charged with that upon return to the states. I dont know, if that is after youve done the time elsewhere first or in case they did NOT jail you in the foreign country. There are some places in the world where there arent much restrictions on sex at all.
@@Bane35755 dumb? Coming from someone who can't spell..
As confusing as the laws are in the Philippines, they are even more mind spining in the US. Thanks for sharing this information.
Pea looking out for us westerners. Keep up the great content.
What you never hear about is how grateful these Filipinos are to have a life changing relationship with these foreigners. Some how no one speaks of income, travel and opportunities, even schooling, that is brought into these relationships being pretty is an asset, but being a trusted friend, provider and caretaker of lives in trusted to you by way of a relationship is priceless and life changing.
I am glad that you straightened out the cohabitation thing. I have always planned to leave my house cars and most of my money in the United States, money that I bring to the Philippines will be expendable
I have heard from other sources that this is indeed the way.
The red tape that you would have to jump through just to open an account in PI makes me shudder.
@@MrBenHaynes easy
I would have thought that if you were arrested you would contact your countries embassy for legal advise? Men are afraid because we have been burnt in our own countries by women taking us to court after a relationship ends and walking away with 75% of everything you worked your whole life for. The woman doesn't have to start their life over again, they have most of the money, the poor guy has to keep working until he's 80 years old to try and re establish himself again I think that's is why men seem to make a big deal out of the cohabitation situation.
Only 75% hell mine got 99 percent of every thing when i was over seas she cleaned me out
@@frankpeeler8675... Ummm, the topic is about 'court-awarded property' and such, not a thief in the night while you're away.
Speak for yourself, 'man-who's-afraid-to-be-judged according-to-man's-law-in-a-court'.
Never get married, whats the advantage for the men?
@@callmebigpapa well if u live with them long enough you're considered married with no prenup. 😂
Great video! Thanks...The law in the Philippines are mostly much better and much more guided by moral than in many western countries. This is also a big reason why I like the Philippines so much.
The reason why some men mistakenly think that their spouse would get 50% of everything they own is that they mistakenly assumed the Philippines works the same way as their country. In the United States, many states are "community property" states and if you are married, everything is owned jointly, including assets and debts. Some states exclude debts from prior to the marriage, but most don't. So they are afraid because they are familiar with how it works in their country.
Yup, exactly 👍
@@TheFilipinaPea You're amazing!
Extremely well presented practical guide, thank you Pea and Gracey.
Clear, to the point, efficient.
To resume : Life is always beautiful, don’t spoil it!
Use common sense and be a gentleman, but above all, do love, respect and care for your Filipina.
The Philippines and the Filipinas are the most beautiful in the world : be worthy of them! 😊❤️ 🇵🇭
Thanks Guy! (and I can start working on that new outro, so you know what that means!! Thanks 👍😊❤️)
@@TheFilipinaPea Walay sapayan ☺️
hinaut nga ang kusog maanaa kanimo😊 😘
Just listening to Gracie, and in awe of her beauty, I am heading for Philippines. I have not met a woman of her calibre in decades.
Dime a dozen there 😂
Thank you for this great legal session. I was starting to panic, but felt more at ease after the legal explanation -- especially the issue of my girlfriends kids. If the Mom has to go to work, or if I have to take the kids to the doctor or the mall, will I be arrested as a foreigner who is not an official parent? The answer is apparently no. However, I plan to have a "Letter of Guardianship" with me at all times signed by the Mom with permission to supervise the kids in the event I am stopped or questioned.
no.have have too be legally marry , she your gf she has too register you as adult guardian
dude the "Letter of Guardianship" has be sign from the parent and and the local court. and register.
There is nothing in the law that would exclude you from prosecution with the letter, but HOPEFULLY the PH police would be reasonable. Then again, you might be shook down for money like I have seen personally by PH police stealing 3K PHP from my PH friend in front of me outside of Clark AFB in Feb 2020-scary police there!
Very informative 👍. I also think you made a very good point; It's not to scare foreigners but to make more awareness. That is good advice for anyone in the world, whether going on vacation or making residence, to know the basic laws of the land you are going to stay or visit in. Great Job on this video! Also, will you do a video on Foods of the Philippines? If you already have one, please tell which video it is. Thank again, can't wait to see your next video
Second time I've seen Gracy. Beautiful lady. Very poised.
Thank you for presenting scenarios that both parties - Filipina and foreigner can encounter. I appreciate your channel not being just "advertising" but actually a valuable resource of information.
And PLEASE, advocate for age of consent to be increased to 18!!!!
of course and then lock up entire philipine population cause those 16 years old kid definetly wont sleep together do they ......
Not everybody is dumb american in europe most people have sex in 15-16 years..... And im mean 2 16 year olds consenting young.
And this is 3th world country im beleve they will start even sooner......
Prisons are some of the worst nightmares, and I feel so sorry for guys who are behind bars (been there, done that, both in Norway and in Thailand...).
The problem is that sometimes innocent people are thrown into prison.
I remember back in February 2011: a 49 years old Norwegian man who came to visit his GF in Cebu, was arrested, accused of abducting and killing a 6 years old school girl south of Cebu city. Even if he could prove that he was in fact visiting a language class with his fiancee at the time of the crime and then , they were cheking in at the reception area of Waterfront Lahug Hotel - all recorded by the in house security camera - he was still treated as scum. I remember reading that the police officer in charge, stated: "I am morally convinced that we have caught the guilty person."
Only after the governor of Cebu realized the terrible mistakes done by the local police, he was released, and the police chief was fired.
I was in the jungle in the top of Cebu staying with my fiance there at the time of the abduction. Not really so far away from the crime scene. It might as well have been me who could have been arrested, as also I fit the description given by a pimp in Carcar town. Later it turned out that the pimp was lying, and he just made up a story for the police, giving them hints about the looks of the foreigner, because he hoped he could get some reward money. He had never met the white person whom he claimed was one of his customers. If I had been arrested, since I had no strong alibi like security cam in a hotel, I might have rotten in filipino jail.
Later, a British man was accused for the crime, but until this day, I don't think the case has been solved.
I plan to leave everything I have to my fiance and the kids we plan to get married soon and the kids and are all adults now and they want me to adopt them so they can take my last name is it possible for me to adopt them? And I have been to the Philippines and met everyone In the family they have never asked me from the beginning for anything I seen their needs from the start and I send money every week and sent the youngest daughter through 4 years of college and she has made straight As in her grades to show me her appreciation and they all have shown me the best respect and love.
This is scary
Thank you. It is a very beneficial information for the expats who want to live in beautiful Philippines. I am coming there soon to live for the rest of my life.
Pea, I greatly appreciate the info and thanks to Gracie for her clarifications. However, many of us have witnessed the insanity of the legal system and it's prejudice towards men in divorce proceedings or other court cases. I've been in court many times and have seen some pretty sketchy shenanigans. And that's in the USA where we have rights. We're unprotected in the Philippines. "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." (no "baggage" here) Also, consider the potential of lawyers advertising a commission in lieu of fees in common-law marriage cases since the Filipinas have 10x more clout than the Americans. Gracie talks as if it's Fair & Just but many other RUclipsrs contend that the Americans are often blamed. My response to all this is not to overreact but to be very very careful.
A correction of legal meanings in your first paragraph.
In the USA in family courts men are most often victims of judicial prejudice AGAINST men.
The family courts are almost never prejudiced TOWARDS men.
Can’t you just leave the country if you get into a bad situation related to a marriage? Assuming you haven’t invested in property.
@@chriso5842 yes but psst..... before they realize that
Terrific episode, Pea! Nice to know things are basically normal. Everyone needs protection from scammers, foreign or domestic, but not everyday people. BTW.....love it when Gracie is featured.
NOTHING IS EVER
'NORMAL' IN PI
Coil, where else is normal?
Thank you for doing this episode!
My name is Gerry from Honolulu, Hawaii I recently viewed one of you discussions with an attorney from your country named, Gracie. I must say that I was really impressed with subject matter topic that you covered. Pea speaks really good English and knows what she's talking about regarding Philippine laws and regulations. Gracie, I'm really impressed with your professional feedback on your country's culture, rules, laws and regulations that you are governed by, kind or similar to our laws in Hawaii, as I am retired police officer with the city with over 35 years. Very interesting, I enjoyed it, keep up the good work and Aloha from Hawaii, Gerry
Thanks Gracie and Pea for clearing up that you don't have to be legally married to be alone in the company of your partner's child.
Even if you AREN'T related by law or familial bond, it still has to be proven that it's "under circumstances which would lead a reasonable person to believe that the child is about to be exploited in prostitution and other sexual abuse." (Republic Act 7610, ARTICLE III, Sec. 6). Common sense prevails!
Actually Ben, that's not what she said. The child in the discussion was not the girl friend's child, The mom was the girlfriend, The child's mother was the girlfriend's daughter who was living in the same house of the girlfriend. If it is just you and your girlfriend living together, it would not be ok for you to be alone with a child under 12 or a child under 18 that was ten years younger than you.
Thank you for this video, very educational. Always good to know about the laws where you’re vacationing.
She is the prettiest attorney I have ever seen.😊
Congratulations Pea for hitting TEN MILLION views.
Yep, Gracie & Pea in a pod.
Looks like you are going to hit another legal home run too.
10 million views? Well thanks, I had no idea 😂
10 million views and 90k subscribers? Tragedy
@@TheFilipinaPea Your welcome Pea.
Guess a lot of your viewers are afraid of commitment(s) and will not subscribe!
Pea challenge coming up?
@@mikep.9371 LOL
Yay so happy to hear this.. restored in me some faith in your country
Pea thank you for following up on the question of being alone with a girlfriend child. From how you and Gracey describe it, we can expect general stares in public and possibly a conversation with police in the event a 'concerned citizen' says something to them. But it's highly unlikely to be arrested if were the child's guardian in the moment and doing a normal activity such as treating her out to Jolly Spaghetti at Jollibee. I feel better now. Thank you and Gracey for revisiting and clarifying this very important question.
Yes indeed...the clarification they gave in this video was soooo needed!
Don't be so stupid, with the corruption of the police against foreigners you will be arrested in front of the public to make them feel that they are protecting them from you and maybe spend time in jail until you pay a bribe.
I broke up over it-the risk is too great from bribes or go to jail for doing NOTHIGN wrong. The law needs to change there are many single parent women that are good, but I would NEVER risk it personally.
Nothing bad will happen?
Tell that to the foreigner from the swiss. He got arrested - in Cebu City - for 6 weeks, when he picked up his girlfriend's daughter from the bus station to bring her home.
If I can't own the land I'm not investing anything no matter where it is located. Ownership is freedom and true wealth. Thanks for developing my land for me now kick rocks and leave too bad. Only a sucker would invest in a deal based only on the trust of other people.
Where do you live where you are allowed to own land?
@@tfhummer lots of places, UK, USA, CANADA etc.......
@@snidelywhiplash6889
If you are paying rate/council/property tax then you don’t really own it, the moment a person/entity/business can say you haven’t paid these fees that you can’t opt out off so your land/property is being confiscated is the moment you don’t really own that thing.
Welcome to reality!
@@wolfengod8277 It's not at any given moment in the USA. There's a process to go through and with property taxes it's usually 5 years before government will take and auction off to get the back taxes. That is different than not ever having your name on land to lose but only "owning" the structure with someone completely different owning the land beneath. I agree that one never really truly "owns" anything as it's always subject to some law or otherwise. So i look at it is you really never "own" it way before it can be taken. If ur lucky you can sell it before someone takes it from you.
There's no place on earth where you own the land you live on. Here in the US if u don't pay your taxes your land will be seized and sold. Regardless of where you live in the world the government can take your land.
I love the way you are explaining everything I am so glad to find this Channel good luck
I love when women take the time to educate me. Thank you to Pea and Gracie for enhancing my education. It was quite pleasurable!!!
great advice as always Grace and Pea .. thank you
Morning Pea, returned to the Philippines about 4 years ago. I’m finally finding all the vloggers I used to follow. Found Marc, Paul , and Gio, and now you. Love the topics you share.
"you will not get into trouble as long as you're doing nothing wrong" with a child. That really isn't true. As men have learned in the US if a child is mad at the man for being strict, not buying them something, etc... and the child decides to accuse the man of doing something wrong the mother is likely to believe the child and the man is off to prison. Actually doing nothing wrong is no defense. And the way human memory works the mother may actually "fill in" with false memories.
I agree the written law and how common it is to have any effect are two different things. But males worldwide are generally at a disadvantaged when standing in front of police or a judge. Foreigners in other countries are at even more disadvantage. There are risks. A man would be wise to understand the law and protect themselves up front. There are a lot of men living in a fantasy world of protection.
Live 24/7 with a bodycam?
The law of Philippines are even stricter than most countries in the western world
The USA deams 18 and above age sexual wise . For us Americans
They are not lawyers Pea ty for bringing Gracie on your channel free advise.
I am hiring Gracie when I visit my friend there.
It's amazing how paranoid foreigners can be while traveling. But better to be safe than sorry. Thanks to you and Gracie, we can breathe easier! Of course the biggest problem is no tourist visas yet - so legal problems are moot! You and Gracie are a great combination.
Yep you're absolutely right I can breathe a lot easier because I'm never going to go over there why would I want to go to a country that won't even let me buy a piece of land I don't think they should be allowed to own property here either what's good for the goose is good for the gander to hell with them we got a nice beaches here in tropical places why would I want to go to a country full of garbage and stupid laws when I can stay right here and put up with stupid laws and I don't have to put up with garbage
@@claybornlewis276 Personal choice, I went there for a holiday and has a great time, I haven't had that much female interest since my 20's and 30's, that was worth it alone, also you broaden your perspective with travel, and it's not all garbage, go to Borocay, the place got shut down for 6 months to clean it up and it's a Paradise, just don't spend time in Manila.
In countries like Russia you should be, because once outside the U S. the Constitution and U.S. law are not worth the paper they are printed on.
Thank you for putting on these videos. Misinformation abounds in most cultures, but it's always troubling when living overseas.
I hope they clear up the age of consent problem. Another great show with Gracie and Pea. Intelligent and well explained. Makes it easy to understand. The way I look at it is if you can't afford to lose it, then don't buy it :)
just don't have sex with anyone under 18,
not confusing at all
@@562wiseguy yeah anybody concerned must be a pedo.
'Everything is very slow here in the Philippines'
That's a great understatement. 🤦♂️
Even the dogs and cats walk slow in the PI.
its the Magic Sarap
All things may be slow except the instant relationship and resultant social relations. Talk to a Filipina and pretty soon you have a whole group of people in your life, influencing and making plans and decisions for you. They will start planning your wedding on your behalf unless you buck the process. Beware and be very afraid if you start riding a wave and you didn't know you were surfing.
@@carvercapitalequitypartner122 I LOLed at "Beware and be very afraid if you start riding a wave and you didn't know you were surfing"
White dude from Alabama USA here. Thank you so much for this video! I found it very informative 💜 I used to be a Mormon missionary in South Africa (two years) and seeing security guards at common places was normal. Having said that your laws sound fair, though a rewrite of the age of consent is definitely needed.
Thanks Pea and Gracie, it never ceases to amaze me how intelligent you girls are. Your comprehension of the English language is better than people in a English speaking country.for example Britain or Australia or New Zealand keep up the good work possums.🥰
this is so passive aggressive statement lol
There are Filipinos that go to school in English for all subject areas as if they were attending school in an English speaking country.
Long Live Ms.Pea And Gracie Spectacular RUclipsrs!!!!!!
Thanks Dwain - I’ll do my best not to die 😂
So true about the misinterpretation potential if arrested. I'm learning that on dating sites. Certain words can and will cause a rage in women because of misunderstanding of some words.
The more I hear about these laws, the less attractive the Philippines appears.
It certainly does appear that way these days.
Not as bad as the USA.
Then stay home. You obviously live in a country where the are always well-thought out and give the best results to society, right? So, why even bother to look elsewhere?
The Philippines land mass can fit into the state of Arizona .
So these laws are in place to keep the country from being taking over by foreigners.
Sucks for us if we want to buy and own a house .
But rent is reasonable and a foreign style $$$ house can be hard to sell .
Filipinas will always be attractive but you may have to place some restrictions on little Willy Peter.
The US needs to do this with property. No foreigners can buy. Works for the Philippines, would work for the US.
@@redneckrepairs7628 can i ask how you define 'works'? The country is ridden with poverty
Omg, no intention of moving to the Philippines, but, your videos are so fascinating.
👍🏻👍🏻‘s up! I want to relax during my retirement not dodge the police, crazy girls and attorneys. “Go where your treated best!”
The child law you brought up..brings back a memory from 2019 coz my gal and her sis -in-law are washing clothes and her daughter asks me to walk her over to the swing set and B'ball court just about 30 yards away in plain view..(The mother gave full permission). Mean-while, she is swinging on the swing a young Filipino man ask what relation was she to me... I replied i brought her here with her mother's permission..and pointed to the house where he could see her mom washing clothes...That seemed to satisfy him. But, i am suspecting he might had been thinking of getting a bribe to keep him quiet..I won't do that again. uggh
Thank you for such enlightening and practical information videos on the Philippines and her people ❤
It also shows your education and talent. Good luck n God Bless
Lads, first thing to do if you find your self being arrested is to reach for your wallet and offer to put things right with the good officer via the ATM. Never try to get embassy's and solicitors/lawyers involved it never ends well
"It can take time", but how much time. Is there no limit? I've heard of foreigners being locked up for accusation only (actually innocent) but being locked up for years without any trial and extorted for money in the meantime to get out early or even released with charges dropped etc.
SO true...one guy was in prison for 7 years...then found not guilty... the government didnt even say sorry...he fled and vowed to never go back... the laws there need to be brought up to atleast the 1900s....some of the laws are retarded
Yes there is an Australian guy currently imprisoned in Lapu lapu ,Cebu awaiting trial now already 7 years….the Philippine justice system is dysfunctional and they cannot seem to fix it because they struggle to fix anything…….ending up on the wrong side of the law is common in philippines because people use the justice system to get revenge and other reasons…they are nasty and vindictive and are very convincing liars
I enjoy the shows. Thank you for the information. Greatly appreciated.
Some Countries such as the UK, their laws also apply in the countries visited such as the Philippines. The age of consent which applies in the UK also applies when visiting the Philippines.
Thankfully UK Law appears to protect young ladies from unwarranted sexual attention when UK Citizens are elsewhere in the world.
Umm...no. UK Law does not protect our young, That is why there are more than 70 Predator Hunter groups in the UK, operating online and in communities to address the problem and assist the Police in dealing with it and sustaining convictions.
Same for USA
This is why, when building a house on someone else's land, you should make sure that the house is made of bamboo!
I think what the lawyer mentioned was that it had to be clear that you get the invested asset back if stipulated in the contract before the lease was executed.
And include a self-destruct module
Hahahahaha
(Or you could even sell it)
Be careful.
I'd set fire to it and walk away!! Job done. Everything in South East Asia is all about robbing the foreigner! Want a girl friend? save yourself a lot of financial heartache, rent one by the day!!!
Thank you Gracy for your input!
Excellent information. Great to hear the logical child protection laws. No person should be offernded or even feel inconvenienced while explaining why the child with them is safe. Blame the pedophiles and praise the citizens keeping the children safe.
You are right...sad thing is...they had to make such laws to protect children... that in itself is very sad disgraceful as well.... it makes my blood boil thinking a grown man abusing a child
Lol, do you really think that laws is there to protect children?
@@Srichardson64 The Muslim would gladly kill you for that sentence. Child sex is part of the religion. "Women for breeding, boys for pleasure'. Child sex was the norm in the Near East for Millinia. Greece, Rome ect. from when whence Western law begins. Such laws, like all laws, are made to enrich the legal system and give employment to the 'police'.
I know I keep commenting, and I do want to say that I love people from the Philippines, my gf is a filipina, and I want to move there one day, BUT...I think the Philippines with regard to its legal system is VERY anti foreigner. It would be regarded as clear discrimination here in the UK.
How about no gays allowed, no trans allowed signs? Also when they look at your girl like a piece of meat disrespecting you and her. The disrespect to women and LBGT is insane and I am a conservative guy. I'd NEVER move there and spent time on the 3 biggest islands. The level of corruption is HUGE, last time I was there (Feb 2020), they robbed my PH friend for 3000 PHP on a car stop in Manila.
Why is it so shocking that a country wants to protect it's own interests ?, the UK rolls over and let's it get dominated by foreign interests, if it wasn't for Brexit the UK would be completely screwed.
It's a country that is a predators paradise. As a researcher working with Anti Child Trafficking NGOs in Asia, I for one am thankful of the strict laws.
You only have to look at the number of views of this video, to give you some idea of the scale of the problem.
Meanwhile, I'm enjoying my work, going through these comments, looking for possible suspects to be investigated.
I really don't have a problem with such "discrimination". The country should be for its' citizens and those the nation choose to associate with like for instance the Nordic Raad and the EU.
You are a smart woman and you appear to have a genuinely good heart. I hope to find one like you. I only need one. Just one! Some costs of moving to the Philippines are too great I think. Maybe I can just visit.
Every one should carry Gracelyns business card with them.
agreed
I'm glad you clarified the rule on being with a minor. I was thinking the last time, it would suck to go to jail for babysitting your girlfriend's kid. That is a good exception, but would still suck if you have to explain it to the cops.
I'm also glad she clarified the age of consent laws. I had heard it was 18, but she explained it better than I could have. The US has a law that if you travel to a foreign country to have sex with someone under 18, they will prosecute you here. It doesn't matter what the laws are in the country you visit. Good law, if you ask me.
Thanks again for another great video.
I agree completely. Even explaining it to the cops only means people, the community are protecting the children. Being a single 50's male I realize I'm in a demographic that is of suspect. I have been questioned by border security and locals alike. Never offended because unfortunately pedophiles do exist, the safety of children is far more important than my inconvenience of answering a few questions or showing my vacation pictures to a stranger in a uniform at an international border.
@@Alan-pv2bi Yes, the safety of the kids should always be priority #1. Like you, I'm in my 50s now and believe I would be patient and understanding of what is going on (knowing why it needs to be that way). To me, it is sad that pedophiles even exist.
no experience of the Philippines yet, but it seems easier to employ a older lady to babysit the kids with you so there's no problem. Also means you get some quiet time for yourself if needed.
@@stub4958 define “pedo” tho
Even if age of consent is 16?
Bon jour Belle Dame : No confusion here. As I am USA university educated in law in the USA these issues seem valid. Since I am not educated in such laws there I cannot argue, nor would I. I think Atty Graccey seems very educated and on point. I would Njoy talking shop over dinner or on a beach sharing a few sunsets. Very well presented Miss Pea. Great guest and topic. 32:50
Hi Pea! How are you? Hope all is well with your family and you! You have the best channel without a doubt. You're always covering issues and concerns that a 'foreigner' should be cognizant of. Thank you for your real life advice!
I am Married to a Filipino woman who I love very much. We have a 4 year old Daughter together who was made in the UK and born in the Philippines, we bought land and built a house in both our married names, I still have my house in UK, but even if our relationship breaks up, which I hope it will not, I will know my Daughter and Wife will have a lovely house to live in, and if I lose the property so what, I would be upset more from a relationship break up, because if you have a wife and raise children, as a man you should provide for them, period.
Not a problem maybe, till the new guy moves in. That said, stay married, respect the covenant under God (enjoy the blessing).
Exactly
U wont be saying this , if your ex wife/s new boy friend move in to stay permanently in the house which u worked hard to pay ,
but which now belong to him and your ex wife 😃😅
Your reaction and end words shows your wife plot behinds your back and your marriage is damage already, by you saying even if we break up shows that your relationship is damaged and bruised, better start being a true man and not be bossed around or just do everything for your wife rather then allowing her to be your wife and help you.
Odd but clever insight regarding actual context.
I have pretty much zero confidence in the courts of the U.S. Sometimes they may follow the law, but don't count on it.
Thus, by extrapolation, I have zero confidence in the courts of anywhere else.
I follow the general principle of abstaining from crimes, and in civil matters making myself a hard target so it will be difficult and expensive to tangle with me.
You hit the nail on the head. The US likes to think that we are the ultimate in fair judiciary, but it's BS. Yes, there are worse places, but the point is still there.
Be careful and don't do anything stupid.
How do you achieve the latter? Bank offshore? Use holding companies, trusts, etc?
Hello 👋 Pea! Lee here in New Jersey! A question that I have been wondering about for awhile listening to legal talk is where is there safe places to safely store all of you important documents and receipts and other paperwork in the Philippines? Are there safe and secure guarded security boxes in banks like in the States? I never heard anyone talk about that subject. I definitely would want my stuff protected from theft and criminal activities. A strong box (safe) can be stolen by determined individuals. I have seen so many houses in videos with security bars on the windows and tall fences with barbed wire on top and heard advice that you should never leave your abode empty of people. That is an ominous appearance anywhere's else.
You can rent a safety deposit box in a bank.