I remember there are many rude and nasty people in the philippines before Duterte is in power. This truly proves the effect illegal drugs and without it
#7 is so true. Filipinos hate it when you cut into their lines, or even doing it unknowingly. They'll really scream at you. 😂 It's a no joke to wait in queues for hours especially for transactions or other services.
@@ActiveAussie2024 exactly should be apply everywhere not only in ph i remember entering the mall it's about to open there is a filipina woman fall in line into the male section the the white guy told her to queue in the women section cos obviously the men's line was short compared to the women she ignored him the white guy just pissed he shouted her no one literally help to defend the filipina woman cos shes wrong at the first place
I dislike the PH tradition of being in a queue in Pure Gold for instance and making several trips to buy more in the store while leaving their cart in front of me ...I would push it aside but my Flipino wife says no way ...I stay because of her and the sunshine and money here can be multipied by 50 or 60 I doubt BBM will rid this country of systemic corruption and Chinese politicians
@@davidkenny2826 Oh yeah. Pinoys don't pretty mind about others or what we call courtesy. I don't shop at Puregold but I also experienced them carts leaving in front of me like they're the last customer in line. Also, some cashier ladies don't have a sense of urgency at times even the queues are already long. I also doubt that BBM administration may not fully get rid of this country's systemic corruption, but I'm hopeful that it could be lessen at least. Corruption is deeply ingrained in everyone's mind or families that it's already hard to get rid of unless we would go to 'concentration camps' to re learn discipline.
Few years ago,i have seen a women cut in line.,we where also in line since 2am then she arrived and went infront of the line.,she was litterally dragged by the hair out of the line and out of the establishment.,
Reminders: Foreigners should not meddling in the internal affairs in the Philippines specially in Politics and Election. Severe consequences like Blacklisted and Deportation given to the Foreigners who try doing it so... Let's added it as 8th things not to do here in the Philippines ☺️
A concrete example of this is Sister Patricia Fox, An Aussie nun was ordered to leave the country after reportedly joined a rally against the government...
We were in Subic this past March, and wound up in the middle of a huge political rally with lots of important people as our spa was located directly across from the speaker's platform. As a white guy, I was ignored by all the folk, but my mestizo adult daughter was stopped every couple of steps by people wanting to register her to vote. She would patiently explain to them that she was Filipina, but not Filipino. 🤣🤣
Generally speaking Filipinos are easy going, considerate and hospitable and fun people to be with but never ever push them to their limits or else you will experience hell...trust me on this :)
yes. They are not confrontational. if you shout at them or embarrass them, they will not fight back on that day. But be careful on the next day because a bolo might be waiting for you. lol
As a Filipino, This is all True ^^ thank you and I'm happy that you're making this kind of content to make an eye opener and to be Aware when they're here in the Philippines especially Foreigners..We love Foreigners 😄❤️ You guys always welcome here in the Philippines 🇵🇭
We do yes we do, but pls observe common sense rules. No throwing trash no littering no peeing in public no being loud and obnoxious in a quiet venue or when in a lines. Dont be that smelly guy on the jeepney. So don't even think about farting in one lol or your fare might not make it and you get the boot 🤷 lol
Thanks for your nice comments about our country . Special mention to #4. We NEVER NEVER tolerate Karens here. Filipinos will always side with the underdogs and any jerk will get its taste of "public retaliation" instantly.
@Vanessa Magsaysay Those white women in USA feeling entitled , mahilig manghusga at mang discriminate sa ibang lahi at mahilig mang kumpronta sa mga ibang lahi kahit sila ang mali , then they will play victim pag may police na .....in short racist woman
@Vanessa Magsaysay ang mga karens sa USA ibang lahi or race ang dinidiskrimina as to their feeling of entitlement , it is their logic that because they are white they must be always right , superior to other races , blacks , asians , hispanics etc.
Thanks for this honest content, sir. The 7 things you've mentioned were all true. As a Filipino, we are very welcoming to Foreigns who visit our country. There's just one thing that we want visitors to give to us Filipinos, and that is Respect. If you know how to respect our culture and our people, we'll definitely love you. ❤❤❤
Sorry but to be frank (I was living in the Philippines since ostensibly before you were born until I left in 2020) I don’t respect the crab bucket mentality culture. When you come to the U.S. we do not force you to act and conform a certain way although we appreciate civility and considerate attitude which is often lacking in the Philippines. We respect individualism, which is an alien concept to Asians. Eistein was appalled by Asia. Asia has a very backward culture, which focused on clans and tribes, not intellectualism, philosophy, technology, cooperation, virtues, etc.. Filipinos are jealous a.f., very judgemental, spoiled brats, often vapid, etc.. I mean in the start it all seems interesting in the Philippines but distill it down it’s not a shiny as it appeared to be initially. When I first arrived in 1990, Filipinos were not as confident and humbog as they are now. Some are not suffering as much as they were, so their natural trait of high pride is coming out more. Perhaps my message could be interpreted as high pride, but that’s not my intent. I am just being frank about my experiences in the Philippines. Note we can not generalize all Filipinos by the actions of some Filipinos, so please understand I take that into consideration. Yet the prevalent culture drives me crazy now. I reached my tolerance limit and believe me I had a very long fuse after enduring what Filipinos endure for 27 years. Perhaps I should pity them, except they are anad and intransigent w.r.t. to their Stockhold Syndrome. I escaped, decompressed and hopefully regaining my sanity which I nearly lost on that sh*thole. Note I am type A, so that might be one facet to it. Also I prioritize my intellectual work and don’t have time for the nonsense the Philippines throws in my way.
@@DrLawaytravels you are going through the initial romantization stage of a neophyte in the Philippines. Give it a decade and then you will be more sober in your analyses.
@@Anonymint-vj7bt Thanks for your message, sir and I'm sorry for what you've experienced before. I know you are not generalizing things here. I respect your observations and opinions. I am not saying that foreigners should love that Crab mentality and other negative characteristic of Pinoys. I, myself am not tolerating that either.
@@ms.jennaquiruela4356 I responded to @BigmanJoe360 Filipinos can be very loving to their families in many cases. They so spoil their little boys which is ostensibly why many male Filipinos find it difficult to be overly disciplined. We can’t generalize though as every person is unique, even in Asia. But there is a lot going on, with different Filipinos in different moods at different times. The chaos of it all can sometimes create very difficult situations for a foreigner. Some foreigners will cope with it better than others. My problem is that I prefer to put my energies in my intellectual activities and the various nonsense I had to slog through in the Philippines was not really worth it for me in my aspirations and such. But for sure I loved the Philippines in the early 1990s when I was in my mid-20s. I appreciate the Philippines as a tourist, but probably not to live again. God bless to you all and I hope I did not offend anyone.
You know what happened to agon when he tried to jump in to Filipino politics , politics here is very crucial and I don't even pay that much attention to politics
foreigners openly participating in an election matter/political affairs can get a one way ticket for deportation and getting blacklisted for good. it's part of DFA memorandum or a law i forgot which one it is.
as a filipino who lives not far away from the city i can confirm everything he said is true also, never walk on the alley way at night because it's far more dangerous and maybe you'll end up seeking fate
As an American my 1st thing you should not do in the PHILIPPINES is not put "NO TRESPASSING " in your yard. 2nd: Do not so frugal and stingy. 3rd: do not disrespect women, it's a no no ! 4th: do not be shy to help others in time of trouble. 5th: HONOR THY MOTHER &FATHER
During that period of time that makes sense. I generally don't like to be in other countries during their elections. This was my 2nd time, first was in UK when John Major decided to call a snap election. Whole town went crazy lol
Tbh..the rule can apply anywhere. Be respectful and humble. If you make any bloopers or mistakes, people can give you an inch and explain how things work in their country. Things that work with Asians though 1. Respect women, elders, pregnants, children and government officials. Asians tend to protect what they consider the weaker ones. 2. Do not interfere with their politics.
Yes, yes, yes ,filipinos can easily say SORRY if needed but hard to forget. Thats why every filipino need always to be polite to avoid trouble. Its a must.
Some Filipinos never say sorry. It varies. But any insult to them is a deep emotional wound. They might give you the silent treatment for a day or several hours. The resentment of the act could be retained in memory for life.
@@mixedcryptoarts3579 yes and no. They adhere to certain cultural norms (sometimes but some have very bad manners) but being considerate to (as opposed to merely not creating conflict with) strangers is not something they do. And for Americans that sort of genuine, overt consideration for strangers is required for having good manners.
@@Anonymint-vj7bt I agree mate .. I live in Mandaluyong and Manila for 8 yrs and there’s all sorts ... sometimes young pinoys are very cheeky ... beggars say ‘give me money’ they don’t ask ... but generally po and sir are used .. i usually don’t have a problem but I can get annoyed too sometimes.
@@mixedcryptoarts3579 agreed it varies. I should not generalize all by the few or minority. Aussies are typically much more laid back and let it slide off their back. I received ‘hey joe, f-you’ quite often in Davao. Usually from across the road or from far away. Note I am 5’7” (170cm), slim, small-boned body, so maybe they were not afraid to tell me what they really think or take their frustrations out on me. My 167cm Belgium friend also experienced this too often. He reported better outcomes lately in Padada.
Thank you for all these tips. I'm a Filipina working here in Chicago as a nurse. Mostly Filipinos are easy going and will acknowledge tourist foreigners. We welcome everyone with open arms. No problem with drinking cuzI don't drink except tea and soda. Enjoy your stay. Keep vlogging and God bless.
@@DrLawaytravels I'm a Filipino but living outside Luzon. I actually appreciate Number 4 from foreigners because it's one of the things that can make our system here get better. it's true we shy away from it, but I still agree if it's warranted like a long line coz the cashier usually doesn't bother. Better ask for their manager I think. 😁🤷
As a proud Filipino im glad seing our country in this Content, well yeah. The Only Golden Rule Here in the Philippines is that, Dont do to others, what you dont want them to do to you. Filipino's has long patience naturaly born bad guys are the exception. Welcome & Goodluck on your stay here in the Philippines
Hello, I am an American who would love very much to visit the Philippines but I don’t know what paperwork is required, perhaps you would know and could tell me thank you
For foreigners, do not and i mean please do not get involved with married locals because if their partners caught you in the act having sexual intercourse he/she can literally harm or kill you without doing time in jail. The individual will only be banished 25 km radius from their actual residence.
ANOTHER ONE: Never ever join in any protest about issues here in the Philippines or join a partisan activity. YOU WILL BE DEFINITRLY BE DEPORTED. WHY? Foreigners are NOT GIVEN ALL THE RIGHTS a filipino citizen enjoys.
@@reihalondres9518 don't we? We have rights, but a responsibility comes with such rights. We can't just go vandalizing, hindering other peoples going on with their lives, etc In short, we need to balance Rights with Respect or we will be having Anarchy.
@@ksem_ch3186 : After you get Filipino citizenship, you will have the right to participate in local politics but you may have to constantly repeat to others that you already have Filipino citizenship, especially if you look like and talk like a foreigner. Don't assume that they will believe you at first.
As a Filipina,I've met a foreigner that's really nice and he complemented how Filipino ppl are really nice and civilized and that made me proud of my country :)
I was there in 2016. I was conscious 24/7 that I was in a foreign country on the other side of the world and knew I didn't want to end up in jail for something stupid.
Great tips that are spot on. Filipinos are extraordinarily friendly and accommodating specially to strangers. Neighborly love is literally a thing in the Philippines. Hence, offering aid or a helping hand is the norm. Doing otherwise is actually frowned upon. However, the one thing you should never, ever do to a Filipino is embarrass him, specially in public. This is a complete anathema. An utter sacrilege. The very exact thing you do when you SHOUT at someone as it is perceived as an act of oppression. And oppression is one sore trigger to Filipinos as they were conquered and looked down at by the Spaniards for 333 years and humiliatingly maltreated by the Japanese when they came and occupied the Philippines in the 2nd WW.
They do not perceive your shouting as an act of oppression. You do not understand the mindset of the Filipino. Filipinos do not perceive that they are oppressed. They are adjusted to their situation. When shouting to get your way, they perceive you as having high pride and being better than others. And if you embarrass someone they are protecting their family honor. Clan wars are to the death.
@@Anonymint-vj7bt What we see today is the emotional-cultural programming that has remained, and which has indeed evolved, despite the fact that the historical memory of the past has been all but forgotten by the succeeding generations. The Filipinos' hypersensitivity to insult and embarrassment, particularly in public settings, has deep origins in history under Spain who colonized and denigrated the Filipinos for over 3 centuries and which was perpetuated and exacerbated by the Japanese during the 1942-1945 occupation. By the same token, the Filipino's altruistic and friendly disposition was derived from the same historical experience. The ability to understand, relate and empathize with underdogs, especially strangers, and come to their aid. Group-think became a necessity as of one the survival skills during those time. It further solidified the already close-knit fabric of family relationships which also extended to friends. Hence, in the Philippines, most friendships last a lifetime. So yes, being shouted at is an act of aggression that has subconscious underpinnings of oppression in the Filipino psyche. This, particularly when the other person is in a position of power or of perceived superiority. If you're still in doubt, take a quick survey of Filipino films made immediately after the war leading to this day. You will find an unmistakable inordinate overarching theme of oppression in almost all genres.
@@tito-a I lived in the Philippines for 27 years from a young age. I suspect I know more about Filipinos from first hand experience than you do from ostensibly arm chair hypotheses. I wrote about what Filipinos perceive. In my response above I made no claim about how their culture was originally formed. Filipinos do not perceive direct oppression when someone insults them. They feel you are acting as you are placing their value very low. Filipinos deal with their difficult life by not focusing on the negative. They do not want to be reminded about their faults or failures. Filipinos choose to focus on things that bring them joy or happiness in the moment. The only way they can cope with their poverty and struggles is to avoid thinking about certain realities. As long as they can satiate their feelings, they can keep themselves out of depression. Their culture seems mostly about coping and avoiding conflict, because conflict is pointless and won’t result in any benefit for them. If they must resort to conflict then it can be extremely violent. The typical Filipina in my experience (unless they were highly educated and indoctrinated to think the way you are postulating) never thinks of the Spanish history of the Philippines when a foreigner creates an emotional wound by insulting them. Actually there were very few Spanish ever in the Philippines. There were more Mexicans. And many Filipinos had no contact with the Spanish, living in the mountains and hinterlands. The hypersensitivity seems to be more correlated to a highly emotion focused upbringing. My pinay gf's sister is still breastfeeding her spoiled baby boy at near 2 years of age. Their mother had let them breast feed until age 5. The babies can demand their mother’s constant attention. The babies have constant emotional and people interaction 24 x 7. There is no quiet time. Filipinos are extremely socially aware and socially focused unlike Caucasians who will be intellectually focused and encouraged to be introverts and focused on goals, discipline and accomplishments. And has nothing at all to do with the Spanish as far as I can tell. What I see in Filipino drama is what my ex-pinay wife explained to me when I asked her why everyone was so overacting (“OA”) about issues and outcomes and she explained that Filipinas love maximum drama. They are emotional sponges - their entire life seems to revolve around their feelings, not their goals and such. Typical Filipinos hate to be disciplined and and magdusa (‘sacrifice’ as delayed gratification) is nearly a curse word for them. They want to enjoy now, not tomorrow. That is why they can’t ever save money and they have a hole in their pocket.
@@Anonymint-vj7bt I agree, a cultural immersion borne of actually living in the Philippines and interacting with Filipinos on a daily basis is such an irreplaceably valuable experience. And for 27 years at that! No wonder you have such a great love and respect for the people. My people. I truly appreciate it. I too, grew up in the Philippines. I was born to Filipino parents and raised in Manila and educated in its schools and universities where I eventually taught. Psychology in particular. Ikinagagalak kong makita na napamahal ka na sa aking bansang tinubuan. Nguni't hindi natin maitatatwa ang mga katotohan ng nakaraan na nagdala sa atin sa kasalukuyan. Isa ito sa mga paraan upang higit nating maintindihan ang ating kalinangan at maituwid ang bunga ng hindi magandang pinagdaanan.
@@tito-a the denigration was obviously not universal. The Americans had a sign in Leyte (or maybe it was Samar) offering 500 pesos (or maybe it was $5 I forget exactly) per head for Japanese captured by pinoys. When only the heads started rolling in the Americans added ‘with torso intact’ to the reward billboard. I would dare say that nobody has ever denigrated the Filipinos. Just try and see what happens to you.
Respect for self is a facet of being respectful. In Asia there is no concept of respect for self aka individualism. Genuine respect requires genuine reciprocation and love for strangers, whereas Filipinos are just avoiding conflict, they do not genuinely respect and show overt consideration for strangers. Filipinos don’t trust each other much, maybe only their parents and relatives they trust. If you are a Filipino, please be more honest about the situation. If you are not, then I conclude you do not understand deeply the mentality of the typical Filipino.
@@Anonymint-vj7bt I can't speak for the country in general. In a perfect world, what you've said is gold. Alas, very few can live up to that level. At least, we're not there yet on the point where kids with guns shoot down their classmates and other innocent bystanders. While the cake isn't baked, the icing will do.
Number 4 can be applied to many Asian countries; East and Southeast Asia have the thing of "saving face" reputation is very important, I'm glad to see people are starting to realize that Philippines, even though occupied by the west is still culturally very Asian like its neighbors. The trend might be westernized but the values, morals, ethics etc. Remains Asian. And no, Filipinos are NOT that direct or confrontational, they're just as subtle, sometimes even more subtle than the Japanese.
@@prosimian all originate across Siberia other than the aboriginals who migrated down the coasts eating shell fish when the land masses used to be connected. Note though that the Polynesians had reached Antarctica and South America.
I've lived in the Philippines for 13 years. #1 only applies to bars. You can buy alcohol on the days before and after election day at any sari-sari store, just not on election day itself (unless you're friends with the owner and no one's looking.) The rest are spot on and apply no matter where you are: basically don't be a self-entitled jerk and when you're here, remember that you're merely a temporary guest in another country, there by tolerance not by right, and that things in other countries are going to be different. Roll with it and make an effort to get along with people and you'll be fine. (also, don't wear shorts and a backpack in malls, that just screams "brand-new tourist." Leave the pack in your hotel room, no one's going to steal it, and put on a pair of jeans at least.)
Retired Election Officer here. Exemption to No. 1: You can buy and consume liquor ONLY (a) in an establishment (hotels, resorts, restaurants, etc. like in Boracay Island) duly certified by the Department of Tourism as a tourist-oriented and habitually in the business of catering to foreign tourists PROVIDED that the owner secure prior written authority from the Comelec; and (b) ONLY FOREIGNERS can buy and consume liquor within the authorized establishments. Local tourists (Filipino) are not exempted. We used to arrest many local tourists and charge them and the owner with an election offense for violating the Liquor Ban.
I’m brazilian and live in US, planning to retire in Philippines. Mostly of the 7 things I’m already used because some of those 7 is exactly the same in Brazil.
If you like good scenery I'd recommend to live on batangas, Ilocos Norte (mainly because of foods there) or Boracay but be very aware of people ripping you off.
1) Keep your head on a swivel (cars will come at you from every direction) 2) Be prepared to hit the brakes at all time (cars will cut you off...a lot!) ...other than that, just do as you please...there's no law enforcement worth mentioning...and if you do get stopped play the innocence card OR use logic OR just give them php500 and be on your way! :P
This would be a great topic. I can sum up driving in the Philippines with 1 rule: Whichever driver reaches a certain spot on the road 1st has right of way no matter how that is achieved🤣
The onward ticket at immigration has been hit and miss with me but the airlines in the States were very strict. One time in Seattle they actually called to confirm it wasn't a bogus ticket.
@@DrLawaytravels the airlines are stuck with the bill if you don't clear immigration. They were very strict with me every time but there is a lovely counter girl for EVA in Seattle....
Yup, no Karens are allowed in the Philippines. WE Filipinos will be hostitable and a good friend to all foreigners but remember if you are rude then, not only one but all filipinos will get together and do shit too
not all foreigners,,,i live in cebu city for 7 years,,,visiting 27 years,,,,Many are friendly to see what they can get out of you, many are not friendly. Many are rude, cutting in lines, spitting, laughing at you,,,etc etc etc
When we were there about 10 years ago visiting her family when my wife was pregnant with our first child. Every time we rode a bus the conductor insisted she sit in the front even though she wanted to sit with me because she didn’t trust the other women on the bus lol. She was marking her territory 😂 but my mother in law sat next to me as a bodyguard so it worked out fine. When in the Philippines just go with the flow and appreciate what you have and know how to use it without a public confrontation. My mother in law is an awesome woman and I love her. Can’t wait to see her again 👍👍👍
True. Regardless of what the law says, Pinoys are very tolerant unless arrogant foreigners are involved. Phil is a country with a long history of colonization. We have always tried to be indepedent one way or another, so being a jerk in social situations is a line any foreigner wouldn't want to cross.
Never ask a Pinoy or Pinay a question that can be answered with either yes or no. If you ask such a question, the answer will always be yes. Why does this happen? Because in the Philppines it’s considered rude to ever say no.
When I was a kid the monicker "Doctor Laway" referred to native folk healers who heal their patients by rubbing their saliva on the affected part. There's also a tagalog comedy film called Dr Laway in the mid 60's, also about a folk healer. More power! I like your videos.
Hey Freddie, my siblings and my parents called me Dr. Laway when I was a kid because I do that kind of thing you mentioned. My shamanistic side from my mom has a very mystical explanation about things in life. The actual saliva has our DNA in it and if you are descended from those shaman or Albularyo or Babaylan your saliva has a different properties and that is an essence of life and also your skin has different way of telling things of your surroundings you feel and sense more than other people :) Science has got to explain more about the Laway things haha!
@@bernsteiner88 That's good to know. Shamans are born with a gift and have a different way of looking at things. Was briefly interested in these things when I read Carlos Castaneda's books during my teens and early 20's.
Glad you enjoyed it, the town really has changed so much since last time I was here in 2017. There are multiple traffic lights in town no, new market, New park. So much growth.
@@alvinrequiza3661 I am originally from Makilala. Digos is getting more crowded now a days. A lot of people from Davao City moving to Digos. There are more new housing subdivisions in Digos now. But unfortunately the never ending widening of the Digos to Davao City road still on-going, it has been for the last 18 years ha ha ha There are also plenty of new in-land resorts around Digos. There's SM, Jollibee, Pizza Hut, Goldie Locks, Cars Dealerships etc in Digos now. The prices of land is getting expensive too.
But as a Filipino i do it....that is not being disrespectful., you were given sense of smell for you to know if the food is safe to eat or not...you might be putting something in your mouth that can harm your self because you did not smell before intake such food which is already harmful to eat.
Locals do it, and people think you're acting like a monkey. And you get looked down. But when foreigners do it, it's an implied insult. And you invite frowns.
Filipinos are really sensitive with line skippers but keep in mind when it comes to patience they will wait the whole day for their turn, just dont skip the line.
Don't push a fight with a Filipino beyond a certain point of "delicadeza" (point of honor), because that is their personal or public point of no return, beyond which it is "patay kung patay" (even to the death) and "ubusan ng lahi" (death to the entire clan). It doesn't happen so often anymore but if a fight explodes into a clan war, lots of people can die and the results might never be resolved. That's the reason why people in the Philippines are so polite. It's like having a typhoon, volcano, earthquake, or tsunami that happens in a flash and afterwards it slowly becomes calm again until the next disaster happens.
Thanks for the important informations and awareness to remind other foreigners who are wishing to visit the Philippines. Your information will help them avoid any unpleasant circumstances to happen. Your doing a good job man.Keep up the good work and GOD Bless You.👍❤🇵🇭❤👍
Three to four years ago the Philippine started cracking down on rude expats. Recently I was at the local immigration office there was a rude expat yelling at the immigration officer for some reason. The guard made a comment in Ilongo the expat was close to getting deported from the Philippines.
@@quenchtv5436 they see you as having high pride and trying to stick you head up above the tall grass and be an individual, which is not allowed in Asian culture. Extremely jealous and judgemental crab bucket mentality culture.
@@beisdj0 you were living in the wrong place in the U.S. then. Never have I experienced that in the Sierra Vista, Arizona. Mostly white here though and older people who have the original culture of Americans.
I didn't know some of these laws exist you've mentioned in the Philippines. Well, I'm a Filipino myself so my word is that people should just learn how to cooperate and follow the rules given. That way, you don't have to deal with conflicts or problems!
EXACTLY SIR ..BUT OF COURSE OTHERS THAT YOU MENTION IS STILL DEPENDS UPON THE SITUATION....ANYWAY IM A NEW SUBSCRIBER HERE A FILIPINA ..ENJOY YOUR STAY AND KEEP SAFE...GOD BLESS☺☺☺
I have a story: My aunt pays something in bumbay (Indian), she pays 300 pesos every day, when she didn't pay because she didn't have any money, he didn't agree, he suddenly entered our house, my grandfather was angry to him and our neighbor she told him " you are trespassing and that's not allowed here!, and he left immediately, since then our door has always been closed when he's there. ❤️🇵🇭
Thanks for making this video! I hope more people that visit my country can see this and learn from your video since I feel like it would make staying here much easier for them knowing what not to do here. I respect people who take the time to learn a countries etiquette cuz that means they respect the culture, values, and people that make up that place so much thanks for making this video 💖💖
I'm retired in the Philippines w/ my wife who is a native. Just consider yourself a guest in their home, be respectful of people and obey the laws and you'll be fine. Filipinos are some of the kindest, best people you'll ever meet.
1:22 I also heard that if you get caught by the spouse of the married co-conspirator in the act during an affair and he/she KILLS you than "heat of the moment" is an acceptable affirmative defense.
not only for the Philippines but for all countries if we are not citizens of one country we have no right to interfere in their politics, it is just common sense ,that should be a lesson to Project Nightfall and other foreigners in any country.
Generally, Filipinos are hospitable and smart. Even though not everyone there speaks fluent English, they will know if you're jerking around. A simple gesture will mean so much. And honestly, they love chit chats. You'll easily get along with a Filipino if you're cheerful. ❤️💪 THIS IS A GREAT VLOG 🍷
I mean its fine to be confrontational the problem is you tying to assert your dominance by trying to win an argument. Filipino's will back off once their opinions gets challenged once that happens don't go any further. Just say what you think and let them contemplate on it.
Point 5 happened to me. I have been staying in the Philippines for 2 years, never being asked for an outbound ticket. Boom! The only time I didn´t have one I got asked for it and promptly got deported to Malaysia (where my layby had been/ I´m from Germany). The fine for "illegally entering the Philippines" is 50k PHP. Plus your outbound/deportation ticket (which all had been shouldered by Malaysia Airlines.. .big thanks to them!). If you act up or complain too much (point 4) you might even get blacklisted. I now simply buy a dummy ticket for as cheap as possible. Any ticket outbound will do. So watch out guys!
Hello, clearly it sounds like you know the ins and outs regarding travel to the Philippines, I’m an American And would love to travel to the Philippines, could you tell me what paperwork is required any tips you can give would be most appreciated
It's a small thing, but another tip that would benefit foreigners visiting our country would be to learn the general language or dialect of the region or place you're visiting. Yes many of us can understand English and no, you don't have to be super fluent, but even knowing just the basics makes us feel you respect us enough that you made the effort to try to communicate with us in our native tongue(s)
I subscribe and enjoy all your videos. You offer excellent, enjoyable and knowledgeable presentation skills which address specific questions. Regarding #6 about always carrying a bit of cash in case the digital world isn't up to speed in some areas for whatever reason, are you referring to pesos? As in local currency? Or do they accept US funds (asking for a friend as I am a Canuck. lol) Looking forward to all your vids as I am PADI certified and hope to dive somewhere there this winter.
Not really to avoid getting in jail. He will simply not be penalized by jail during judgment, but the husband will still be arrested and jailed while the case is pending. Also, he needs to convince the judge that the killing satisfies the requirements of Art. 247 of the Revised Penal Code, or else he will be convicted of parricide.
Doing the deed? Do you mean having sex? Yes. The husband can getaway prison time if he caught his wife having sexual intercourse with anither man. The reason behind is the “passion and obfuscation”. It’s like having a mental blackout that the hisband wasn’t in his right mind anymore.
Doing the deed? Do you mean having sex? Yes. The husband can getaway prison time if he caught his wife having sexual intercourse with another man. The reason behind is the “passion and obfuscation”. It’s like having a mental blackout that the husband wasn’t in his right mind anymore.
@@idakristinedemesa5234 Just want to add, if the husband, after seeing her wife doing it with another man, left the scene to get a weapon and go back to kill them, he would still be charged of parricide. The "exception" you guys were talking about will be only applicable if he killed them ON THE SPOT just few seconds after he saw them and never left the scene before the crime.
Yeah, I'm from South Africa where everyone wants to mess you around and it's so common for people to get upset and yell. But they have good reason. When I was in the Philippines I almost never got angry. There just isn't any reason to. I found that 90% of people are just doing their best. You can't always get what you want but there is this understanding that you are not being messed around, it's just the way things are and there's normally a good reason why something doesn't work out. I felt peaceful all the time. People are just so nice there.
Being here in the states, where rude people seems to be everywhere. It's nice to know people from the Philippines are more civilized with each other.
LOL thats funny
the one who cut lines are philippines people ha ha
I remember there are many rude and nasty people in the philippines before Duterte is in power. This truly proves the effect illegal drugs and without it
nope.. im a Pilipino, and i know how toxic my countrymen.
@@epicnarrator4404 especially those kakampink
#7 is so true. Filipinos hate it when you cut into their lines, or even doing it unknowingly. They'll really scream at you. 😂
It's a no joke to wait in queues for hours especially for transactions or other services.
People should not do that anywhere. Obviously it's rude and selfish.
@@ActiveAussie2024 exactly should be apply everywhere not only in ph i remember entering the mall it's about to open there is a filipina woman fall in line into the male section the the white guy told her to queue in the women section cos obviously the men's line was short compared to the women she ignored him the white guy just pissed he shouted her no one literally help to defend the filipina woman cos shes wrong at the first place
I dislike the PH tradition of being in a queue in Pure Gold for instance and making several trips to buy more in the store while leaving their cart in front of me ...I would push it aside but my Flipino wife says no way ...I stay because of her and the sunshine and money here can be multipied by 50 or 60
I doubt BBM will rid this country of systemic corruption and Chinese politicians
@@davidkenny2826 Oh yeah. Pinoys don't pretty mind about others or what we call courtesy. I don't shop at Puregold but I also experienced them carts leaving in front of me like they're the last customer in line. Also, some cashier ladies don't have a sense of urgency at times even the queues are already long.
I also doubt that BBM administration may not fully get rid of this country's systemic corruption, but I'm hopeful that it could be lessen at least.
Corruption is deeply ingrained in everyone's mind or families that it's already hard to get rid of unless we would go to 'concentration camps' to re learn discipline.
Few years ago,i have seen a women cut in line.,we where also in line since 2am then she arrived and went infront of the line.,she was litterally dragged by the hair out of the line and out of the establishment.,
Reminders: Foreigners should not meddling in the internal affairs in the Philippines specially in Politics and Election. Severe consequences like Blacklisted and Deportation given to the Foreigners who try doing it so... Let's added it as 8th things not to do here in the Philippines ☺️
I remember that happing after the 2016 election. Big no no to get involved in a counties election where you are not a citizen
A concrete example of this is Sister Patricia Fox, An Aussie nun was ordered to leave the country after reportedly joined a rally against the government...
Although I saw this Caucasian man with his Phillipina girl at Lenny Robredo's election campaign rally in Makati. Maybe that's okay .. 🤔
Its a no no, but its okay for pinoy's to give aways islets to China. - why? Because theyre loyal to thier Lord
@@mykelrobert8045 those islets were given by past admin 2012 and 2013 it happened. Better do ur research!
We were in Subic this past March, and wound up in the middle of a huge political rally with lots of important people as our spa was located directly across from the speaker's platform. As a white guy, I was ignored by all the folk, but my mestizo adult daughter was stopped every couple of steps by people wanting to register her to vote. She would patiently explain to them that she was Filipina, but not Filipino. 🤣🤣
Haha!
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She is but not, she is confused🤣
@@teenyt1702 no. Just American born and raised
@@josiahjacinto4156 Is that the eighth thing you should never do in the Philippines?
Generally speaking Filipinos are easy going, considerate and hospitable and fun people to be with but never ever push them to their limits or else you will experience hell...trust me on this :)
yes. They are not confrontational. if you shout at them or embarrass them, they will not fight back on that day. But be careful on the next day because a bolo might be waiting for you. lol
@@MakaiIELTS hahahahhaha bulo talaga....
Hehehehe yes sir indeed
Agree sir because Filipino is the most patience of all the races but we have natural criminal mind.
@@carycourtier162 ha ha ha ha 😂 😆 itak
As a Filipino, This is all True ^^ thank you and I'm happy that you're making this kind of content to make an eye opener and to be Aware when they're here in the Philippines especially Foreigners..We love Foreigners 😄❤️ You guys always welcome here in the Philippines 🇵🇭
Thank you so much!
We do yes we do, but pls observe common sense rules. No throwing trash no littering no peeing in public no being loud and obnoxious in a quiet venue or when in a lines. Dont be that smelly guy on the jeepney. So don't even think about farting in one lol or your fare might not make it and you get the boot 🤷 lol
Thanks for your nice comments about our country . Special mention to #4. We NEVER NEVER tolerate Karens here. Filipinos will always side with the underdogs and any jerk will get its taste of "public retaliation" instantly.
100% agree
Vin Diesel may have popularized the term family but our country is literally a huge family and you don't mess with family 😤
@Vanessa Magsaysay Those white women in USA feeling entitled , mahilig manghusga at mang discriminate sa ibang lahi at mahilig mang kumpronta sa mga ibang lahi kahit sila ang mali , then they will play victim pag may police na .....in short racist woman
@Vanessa Magsaysay now you are off topic I don't know what you are talking abt ....
@Vanessa Magsaysay ang mga karens sa USA ibang lahi or race ang dinidiskrimina as to their feeling of entitlement , it is their logic that because they are white they must be always right , superior to other races , blacks , asians , hispanics etc.
Thanks for this honest content, sir. The 7 things you've mentioned were all true. As a Filipino, we are very welcoming to Foreigns who visit our country. There's just one thing that we want visitors to give to us Filipinos, and that is Respect. If you know how to respect our culture and our people, we'll definitely love you. ❤❤❤
Thank you so much!
Sorry but to be frank (I was living in the Philippines since ostensibly before you were born until I left in 2020) I don’t respect the crab bucket mentality culture. When you come to the U.S. we do not force you to act and conform a certain way although we appreciate civility and considerate attitude which is often lacking in the Philippines. We respect individualism, which is an alien concept to Asians. Eistein was appalled by Asia. Asia has a very backward culture, which focused on clans and tribes, not intellectualism, philosophy, technology, cooperation, virtues, etc.. Filipinos are jealous a.f., very judgemental, spoiled brats, often vapid, etc.. I mean in the start it all seems interesting in the Philippines but distill it down it’s not a shiny as it appeared to be initially. When I first arrived in 1990, Filipinos were not as confident and humbog as they are now. Some are not suffering as much as they were, so their natural trait of high pride is coming out more. Perhaps my message could be interpreted as high pride, but that’s not my intent. I am just being frank about my experiences in the Philippines. Note we can not generalize all Filipinos by the actions of some Filipinos, so please understand I take that into consideration. Yet the prevalent culture drives me crazy now. I reached my tolerance limit and believe me I had a very long fuse after enduring what Filipinos endure for 27 years. Perhaps I should pity them, except they are anad and intransigent w.r.t. to their Stockhold Syndrome. I escaped, decompressed and hopefully regaining my sanity which I nearly lost on that sh*thole. Note I am type A, so that might be one facet to it. Also I prioritize my intellectual work and don’t have time for the nonsense the Philippines throws in my way.
@@DrLawaytravels you are going through the initial romantization stage of a neophyte in the Philippines. Give it a decade and then you will be more sober in your analyses.
@@Anonymint-vj7bt Thanks for your message, sir and I'm sorry for what you've experienced before. I know you are not generalizing things here. I respect your observations and opinions. I am not saying that foreigners should love that Crab mentality and other negative characteristic of Pinoys. I, myself am not tolerating that either.
@@ms.jennaquiruela4356 I responded to @BigmanJoe360 Filipinos can be very loving to their families in many cases. They so spoil their little boys which is ostensibly why many male Filipinos find it difficult to be overly disciplined. We can’t generalize though as every person is unique, even in Asia. But there is a lot going on, with different Filipinos in different moods at different times. The chaos of it all can sometimes create very difficult situations for a foreigner. Some foreigners will cope with it better than others. My problem is that I prefer to put my energies in my intellectual activities and the various nonsense I had to slog through in the Philippines was not really worth it for me in my aspirations and such. But for sure I loved the Philippines in the early 1990s when I was in my mid-20s. I appreciate the Philippines as a tourist, but probably not to live again. God bless to you all and I hope I did not offend anyone.
You right Sir. If your not a pilipino citizen specially if you are a foreigner STAY AWAY FROM THE POLITICS "for your own good..."
Good advice
this is soo true, I got extremely mad when some foreigners just cancelled on Filipino artist just because so&so is in politics
You know what happened to agon when he tried to jump in to Filipino politics , politics here is very crucial and I don't even pay that much attention to politics
foreigners openly participating in an election matter/political affairs can get a one way ticket for deportation and getting blacklisted for good. it's part of DFA memorandum or a law i forgot which one it is.
@@lunajohn5220 you remember what happened when they rejected the Austrian artist?
as a filipino who lives not far away from the city i can confirm everything he said is true
also, never walk on the alley way at night because it's far more dangerous and maybe you'll end up seeking fate
As an American my 1st thing you should not do in the PHILIPPINES is not put "NO TRESPASSING " in your yard.
2nd: Do not so frugal and stingy.
3rd: do not disrespect women, it's a no no !
4th: do not be shy to help others in time of trouble.
5th: HONOR THY MOTHER &FATHER
True..but i like no.5😂
#5 so so true!
I LIKE MORE THE NUMBER 5 😊😊😊
ur #2 should be balance, if ur too generous u gonna be taken advantage
Amazing
The best way is to be respectful anywhere you go! Respect is earned!Always remember the golden rule!
While stationed in Subic Bay 1964-1968 we were not allowed to leave the base during elections.
During that period of time that makes sense. I generally don't like to be in other countries during their elections. This was my 2nd time, first was in UK when John Major decided to call a snap election. Whole town went crazy lol
Foreigners can learn a lot about the Philippines with this video.
Tbh..the rule can apply anywhere. Be respectful and humble. If you make any bloopers or mistakes, people can give you an inch and explain how things work in their country.
Things that work with Asians though
1. Respect women, elders, pregnants, children and government officials. Asians tend to protect what they consider the weaker ones.
2. Do not interfere with their politics.
Sana all
If only other cultures practiced it as much and valued morals.
Honor? Then what's up with the littering? Is that from foreigners?
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Yes, yes, yes ,filipinos can easily say SORRY if needed but hard to forget. Thats why every filipino need always to be polite to avoid trouble. Its a must.
Yes usually Filipinos have very good manners
Some Filipinos never say sorry. It varies. But any insult to them is a deep emotional wound. They might give you the silent treatment for a day or several hours. The resentment of the act could be retained in memory for life.
@@mixedcryptoarts3579 yes and no. They adhere to certain cultural norms (sometimes but some have very bad manners) but being considerate to (as opposed to merely not creating conflict with) strangers is not something they do. And for Americans that sort of genuine, overt consideration for strangers is required for having good manners.
@@Anonymint-vj7bt I agree mate .. I live in Mandaluyong and Manila for 8 yrs and there’s all sorts ... sometimes young pinoys are very cheeky ... beggars say ‘give me money’ they don’t ask ... but generally po and sir are used .. i usually don’t have a problem but I can get annoyed too sometimes.
@@mixedcryptoarts3579 agreed it varies. I should not generalize all by the few or minority. Aussies are typically much more laid back and let it slide off their back. I received ‘hey joe, f-you’ quite often in Davao. Usually from across the road or from far away. Note I am 5’7” (170cm), slim, small-boned body, so maybe they were not afraid to tell me what they really think or take their frustrations out on me. My 167cm Belgium friend also experienced this too often. He reported better outcomes lately in Padada.
Thank you for all these tips. I'm a Filipina working here in Chicago as a nurse. Mostly Filipinos are easy going and will acknowledge tourist foreigners. We welcome everyone with open arms. No problem with drinking cuzI don't drink except tea and soda. Enjoy your stay. Keep vlogging and God bless.
Thanks for sharing!!
@@DrLawaytravels I'm a Filipino but living outside Luzon. I actually appreciate Number 4 from foreigners because it's one of the things that can make our system here get better. it's true we shy away from it, but I still agree if it's warranted like a long line coz the cashier usually doesn't bother. Better ask for their manager I think. 😁🤷
There you have it. Things are so wonderful in the Philippines that she’s in Chicago.
@@jameshepburn4631 I'm a nurse. Wouldn't you take the opportunity if given a chance for financial gain?
Strongly agree with these 7 things not to do. Good video 😁
Thank You!
Basically, if you know how to respect the elderly or just by saying po, opo, ate and kuya you will be seen as a good person.
You should add ‘don’t expect to find whatever you need in the supermarket’ unless it’s a specialist shop.
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As a proud Filipino im glad seing our country in this Content, well yeah. The Only Golden Rule Here in the Philippines is that, Dont do to others, what you dont want them to do to you.
Filipino's has long patience naturaly born bad guys are the exception.
Welcome & Goodluck on your stay here in the Philippines
Hello, I am an American who would love very much to visit the Philippines but I don’t know what paperwork is required, perhaps you would know and could tell me thank you
@@keithschreck7699 No paperwork, you get a visa on arrival free for 30 days
What if they do something unfair to you? Yeah, we know the answer, get over it, you can afford it.
Good content...foreigners should be aware of...keep.coming nice vids..ur doing good!
Thanks so much!
the biggest surprise i had when i got here was how easy it is to be polite ,,
For foreigners, do not and i mean please do not get involved with married locals because if their partners caught you in the act having sexual intercourse he/she can literally harm or kill you without doing time in jail. The individual will only be banished 25 km radius from their actual residence.
I think thats very good advice anywhere. Getting involved with someone married can lead to severe nasty consequences.
LOL
Yes, and no married Filipina will ever lie to you and say she is single lol
I think this situation exists in all around the world..
Maybe it’s really the wife or husbands fault! Not the 3rd party.
ANOTHER ONE:
Never ever join in any protest about issues here in the Philippines or join a partisan activity.
YOU WILL BE DEFINITRLY BE DEPORTED.
WHY?
Foreigners are NOT GIVEN ALL THE RIGHTS a filipino citizen enjoys.
Filipinos has rights? lol
@@reihalondres9518 don't we? We have rights, but a responsibility comes with such rights.
We can't just go vandalizing, hindering other peoples going on with their lives, etc
In short, we need to balance Rights with Respect or we will be having Anarchy.
@@reihalondres9518 oo sa sobrang demokrasya 🤣🤣
What about getting Filipino citizenship, can i protest then?
@@ksem_ch3186 : After you get Filipino citizenship, you will have the right to participate in local politics but you may have to constantly repeat to others that you already have Filipino citizenship, especially if you look like and talk like a foreigner. Don't assume that they will believe you at first.
Hello, I'm new to your channel and that was very informative. I look forward to seeing more of your videos. Stay safe and enjoy yourself.
Thanks and welcome to the channel
Thanks for understanding and respecting our law atty. stay safe and enjoy your stay.
Thank You!
I started liking your content showing my country. Keep it up! :)
Awesome! Thank you!
As a Filipina,I've met a foreigner that's really nice and he complemented how Filipino ppl are really nice and civilized and that made me proud of my country :)
He probably just had arrived. Ask the ones who have been around for some time.
@@incremental_failurethanks for that comment I think that foreigner she mentioned must be on meth or totally drunk too
Dr, Laway you are very smart. Thank You for visiting our Country. Watching from Canada
Thanks for watching!
I was there in 2016. I was conscious 24/7 that I was in a foreign country on the other side of the world and knew I didn't want to end up in jail for something stupid.
Keep a couple of Benjamins handy, just in case...
Great tips that are spot on. Filipinos are extraordinarily friendly and accommodating specially to strangers. Neighborly love is literally a thing in the Philippines. Hence, offering aid or a helping hand is the norm. Doing otherwise is actually frowned upon. However, the one thing you should never, ever do to a Filipino is embarrass him, specially in public.
This is a complete anathema. An utter sacrilege. The very exact thing you do when you SHOUT at someone as it is perceived as an act of oppression. And oppression is one sore trigger to Filipinos as they were conquered and looked down at by the Spaniards for 333 years and humiliatingly maltreated by the Japanese when they came and occupied the Philippines in the 2nd WW.
They do not perceive your shouting as an act of oppression. You do not understand the mindset of the Filipino. Filipinos do not perceive that they are oppressed. They are adjusted to their situation. When shouting to get your way, they perceive you as having high pride and being better than others. And if you embarrass someone they are protecting their family honor. Clan wars are to the death.
@@Anonymint-vj7bt What we see today is the emotional-cultural programming that has remained, and which has indeed evolved, despite the fact that the historical memory of the past has been all but forgotten by the succeeding generations.
The Filipinos' hypersensitivity to insult and embarrassment, particularly in public settings, has deep origins in history under Spain who colonized and denigrated the Filipinos for over 3 centuries and which was perpetuated and exacerbated by the Japanese during the 1942-1945 occupation.
By the same token, the Filipino's altruistic and friendly disposition was derived from the same historical experience. The ability to understand, relate and empathize with underdogs, especially strangers, and come to their aid.
Group-think became a necessity as of one the survival skills during those time. It further solidified the already close-knit fabric of family relationships which also extended to friends. Hence, in the Philippines, most friendships last a lifetime.
So yes, being shouted at is an act of aggression that has subconscious underpinnings of oppression in the Filipino psyche. This, particularly when the other person is in a position of power or of perceived superiority.
If you're still in doubt, take a quick survey of Filipino films made immediately after the war leading to this day. You will find an unmistakable inordinate overarching theme of oppression in almost all genres.
@@tito-a I lived in the Philippines for 27 years from a young age. I suspect I know more about Filipinos from first hand experience than you do from ostensibly arm chair hypotheses. I wrote about what Filipinos perceive. In my response above I made no claim about how their culture was originally formed. Filipinos do not perceive direct oppression when someone insults them. They feel you are acting as you are placing their value very low. Filipinos deal with their difficult life by not focusing on the negative. They do not want to be reminded about their faults or failures. Filipinos choose to focus on things that bring them joy or happiness in the moment. The only way they can cope with their poverty and struggles is to avoid thinking about certain realities. As long as they can satiate their feelings, they can keep themselves out of depression. Their culture seems mostly about coping and avoiding conflict, because conflict is pointless and won’t result in any benefit for them. If they must resort to conflict then it can be extremely violent. The typical Filipina in my experience (unless they were highly educated and indoctrinated to think the way you are postulating) never thinks of the Spanish history of the Philippines when a foreigner creates an emotional wound by insulting them. Actually there were very few Spanish ever in the Philippines. There were more Mexicans. And many Filipinos had no contact with the Spanish, living in the mountains and hinterlands. The hypersensitivity seems to be more correlated to a highly emotion focused upbringing. My pinay gf's sister is still breastfeeding her spoiled baby boy at near 2 years of age. Their mother had let them breast feed until age 5. The babies can demand their mother’s constant attention. The babies have constant emotional and people interaction 24 x 7. There is no quiet time. Filipinos are extremely socially aware and socially focused unlike Caucasians who will be intellectually focused and encouraged to be introverts and focused on goals, discipline and accomplishments. And has nothing at all to do with the Spanish as far as I can tell. What I see in Filipino drama is what my ex-pinay wife explained to me when I asked her why everyone was so overacting (“OA”) about issues and outcomes and she explained that Filipinas love maximum drama. They are emotional sponges - their entire life seems to revolve around their feelings, not their goals and such. Typical Filipinos hate to be disciplined and and magdusa (‘sacrifice’ as delayed gratification) is nearly a curse word for them. They want to enjoy now, not tomorrow. That is why they can’t ever save money and they have a hole in their pocket.
@@Anonymint-vj7bt I agree, a cultural immersion borne of actually living in the Philippines and interacting with Filipinos on a daily basis is such an irreplaceably valuable experience. And for 27 years at that! No wonder you have such a great love and respect for the people.
My people.
I truly appreciate it. I too, grew up in the Philippines. I was born to Filipino parents and raised in Manila and educated in its schools and universities where I eventually taught. Psychology in particular.
Ikinagagalak kong makita na napamahal ka na sa aking bansang tinubuan. Nguni't hindi natin maitatatwa ang mga katotohan ng nakaraan na nagdala sa atin sa kasalukuyan.
Isa ito sa mga paraan upang higit nating maintindihan ang ating kalinangan at maituwid ang bunga ng hindi magandang pinagdaanan.
@@tito-a the denigration was obviously not universal. The Americans had a sign in Leyte (or maybe it was Samar) offering 500 pesos (or maybe it was $5 I forget exactly) per head for Japanese captured by pinoys. When only the heads started rolling in the Americans added ‘with torso intact’ to the reward billboard. I would dare say that nobody has ever denigrated the Filipinos. Just try and see what happens to you.
Welcome to Philippines sir, enjoy your stay and the true freedom in our country.
Thank You!
Very helpful informations my friend especially for the foreigners who are planning to come over to the Phils. hehehe you are so right "do not cheat"
Thanks!
To sum it all up in one simple rule.
1. Be respectful.
Respect for self is a facet of being respectful. In Asia there is no concept of respect for self aka individualism. Genuine respect requires genuine reciprocation and love for strangers, whereas Filipinos are just avoiding conflict, they do not genuinely respect and show overt consideration for strangers. Filipinos don’t trust each other much, maybe only their parents and relatives they trust. If you are a Filipino, please be more honest about the situation. If you are not, then I conclude you do not understand deeply the mentality of the typical Filipino.
so this is not just in the Philippines
@@eduardochavacano it's universal
@@Anonymint-vj7bt I can't speak for the country in general. In a perfect world, what you've said is gold. Alas, very few can live up to that level. At least, we're not there yet on the point where kids with guns shoot down their classmates and other innocent bystanders. While the cake isn't baked, the icing will do.
Thank you for letting others the prohibited things on our country my friend..
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Filipinos are funny and hospitable people...
For me only respect is necessary
Great tip👍👍👍 Fist Bump sir! You really do your research sir!
Thanks 👍
Number 4 can be applied to many Asian countries; East and Southeast Asia have the thing of "saving face" reputation is very important, I'm glad to see people are starting to realize that Philippines, even though occupied by the west is still culturally very Asian like its neighbors. The trend might be westernized but the values, morals, ethics etc. Remains Asian.
And no, Filipinos are NOT that direct or confrontational, they're just as subtle, sometimes even more subtle than the Japanese.
What do you mean by subtle? In what way?
Filipinos are literally mostly genetically Chinese. They have very, very little Spanish genetics.
But Filipinos care less of the face!!!
@@Anonymint-vj7bt mostly Malay*, not Chinese
@@prosimian all originate across Siberia other than the aboriginals who migrated down the coasts eating shell fish when the land masses used to be connected. Note though that the Polynesians had reached Antarctica and South America.
I've lived in the Philippines for 13 years. #1 only applies to bars. You can buy alcohol on the days before and after election day at any sari-sari store, just not on election day itself (unless you're friends with the owner and no one's looking.) The rest are spot on and apply no matter where you are: basically don't be a self-entitled jerk and when you're here, remember that you're merely a temporary guest in another country, there by tolerance not by right, and that things in other countries are going to be different. Roll with it and make an effort to get along with people and you'll be fine. (also, don't wear shorts and a backpack in malls, that just screams "brand-new tourist." Leave the pack in your hotel room, no one's going to steal it, and put on a pair of jeans at least.)
Haha, I'm THAT sari-sari store cashier.
exactly
Thought the same thing. Sure the 7-11 will refuse you, but the chungi across the street…
what happens if you wear shorts? someone gonna steal your pants? xD
@@terung1392 they literally said that you're gonna look exactly like a tourist or a rich person.
Retired Election Officer here. Exemption to No. 1: You can buy and consume liquor ONLY (a) in an establishment (hotels, resorts, restaurants, etc. like in Boracay Island) duly certified by the Department of Tourism as a tourist-oriented and habitually in the business of catering to foreign tourists PROVIDED that the owner secure prior written authority from the Comelec; and (b) ONLY FOREIGNERS can buy and consume liquor within the authorized establishments. Local tourists (Filipino) are not exempted. We used to arrest many local tourists and charge them and the owner with an election offense for violating the Liquor Ban.
Thank you for sharing this infos my friend about the things shoud never do here in our country. God bless
Thanks for watching!
As a Filipino myself.,I totally agree on all of the rules you said 😁👌
Most of filipinos treat a person the way how he/she is treated.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SHARING ABOUT THE ELECTION HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES! BE SAFE SIR!
Thanks for watching!
You don’t need to yell. We can see your comment.
I’m brazilian and live in US, planning to retire in Philippines. Mostly of the 7 things I’m already used because some of those 7 is exactly the same in Brazil.
It's all about being respectful.
If you like good scenery I'd recommend to live on batangas, Ilocos Norte (mainly because of foods there) or Boracay but be very aware of people ripping you off.
Awesome stuff. Subscribed! Though most of them are basic etiquette around the world. How about PH road rules that are unusual for foreigners?
Thanks! That might actually be an interesting topic to cover
1) Keep your head on a swivel (cars will come at you from every direction)
2) Be prepared to hit the brakes at all time (cars will cut you off...a lot!)
...other than that, just do as you please...there's no law enforcement worth mentioning...and if you do get stopped play the innocence card OR use logic OR just give them php500 and be on your way! :P
This would be a great topic. I can sum up driving in the Philippines with 1 rule: Whichever driver reaches a certain spot on the road 1st has right of way no matter how that is achieved🤣
The onward ticket at immigration has been hit and miss with me but the airlines in the States were very strict. One time in Seattle they actually called to confirm it wasn't a bogus ticket.
Wow that is the second time I have ever heard of that happening. Usually the airlines don't push it that far
@@DrLawaytravels the airlines are stuck with the bill if you don't clear immigration. They were very strict with me every time but there is a lovely counter girl for EVA in Seattle....
Yup, no Karens are allowed in the Philippines. WE Filipinos will be hostitable and a good friend to all foreigners but remember if you are rude then, not only one but all filipinos will get together and do shit too
So much Karens on Facebook tho... They argue about everything. Old women with actual kids.
Yeah, some Karens feel like they own the country.
not all foreigners,,,i live in cebu city for 7 years,,,visiting 27 years,,,,Many are friendly to see what they can get out of you, many are not friendly. Many are rude, cutting in lines, spitting, laughing at you,,,etc etc etc
When we were there about 10 years ago visiting her family when my wife was pregnant with our first child. Every time we rode a bus the conductor insisted she sit in the front even though she wanted to sit with me because she didn’t trust the other women on the bus lol. She was marking her territory 😂 but my mother in law sat next to me as a bodyguard so it worked out fine. When in the Philippines just go with the flow and appreciate what you have and know how to use it without a public confrontation. My mother in law is an awesome woman and I love her. Can’t wait to see her again 👍👍👍
Yes Filipinas protect their meal tickets. You would too if that were your only way to climb out of devastating poverty.
I hope your channel grows sir. Goodluck , you deserve half a million sub.
Thank you so much!
True. Regardless of what the law says, Pinoys are very tolerant unless arrogant foreigners are involved. Phil is a country with a long history of colonization. We have always tried to be indepedent one way or another, so being a jerk in social situations is a line any foreigner wouldn't want to cross.
Never ask a Pinoy or Pinay a question that can be answered with either yes or no. If you ask such a question, the answer will always be yes. Why does this happen? Because in the Philppines it’s considered rude to ever say no.
Yes true about women 😎
Yes true about women 😎
@@davidran9317 duh, we get spanked if we say no. Unlike you guys, always goes Scott free 😑
Like am I ugly?
They will say yes.
@@AreyemMeyera sarcastically yes
You’re so on point with these 7! Thank you for doing this video!
Glad you like them!
Welcome to the phillippines keep safe ser. 🙂👌❤️🇵🇭
Thank You!
Dr laway! Enjoy out there!!goodluck to you! God bless you brother! From texas with love peace out!!
#4 note to foreigners hehe. Don't bring their rudeness to Phils 😅
Hey nice video. Didnt know about the alcohol+election thing. Is this video made around Tagatay?
If you visit Pilipinas always wear your smile more often.😄
Thank you so much for all of those. I'm looking forward to live in country where people love and respect each other.
When I was a kid the monicker "Doctor Laway" referred to native folk healers who heal their patients by rubbing their saliva on the affected part. There's also a tagalog comedy film called Dr Laway in the mid 60's, also about a folk healer. More power! I like your videos.
Thank You! How funny I just looked up that movie on imdb. Pare kuwarta na, that is so funny! Thank you for letting me know
Hey Freddie, my siblings and my parents called me Dr. Laway when I was a kid because I do that kind of thing you mentioned. My shamanistic side from my mom has a very mystical explanation about things in life. The actual saliva has our DNA in it and if you are descended from those shaman or Albularyo or Babaylan your saliva has a different properties and that is an essence of life and also your skin has different way of telling things of your surroundings you feel and sense more than other people :) Science has got to explain more about the Laway things haha!
@@bernsteiner88 That's good to know. Shamans are born with a gift and have a different way of looking at things. Was briefly interested in these things when I read Carlos Castaneda's books during my teens and early 20's.
@@freddiemariano7220 Cool! I gotta check taht out Freddie :)
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There's also a play when we were kids 'DR LAWAY Ayda Kami' (Ayda or Ayad which means heal or fix. And 'Kami' means Us.)
thank you for the respect our policy in our country philippines and good mental mind.and understanding.
Nice to see my hometown Digos...haven't been there for more than 10 years...i enjoy watching your vlog so far..great job
Glad you enjoyed it, the town really has changed so much since last time I was here in 2017. There are multiple traffic lights in town no, new market, New park. So much growth.
@@DrLawaytravels taffic lights??wow
@@alvinrequiza3661 I am originally from Makilala. Digos is getting more crowded now a days. A lot of people from Davao City moving to Digos. There are more new housing subdivisions in Digos now. But unfortunately the never ending widening of the Digos to Davao City road still on-going, it has been for the last 18 years ha ha ha There are also plenty of new in-land resorts around Digos.
There's SM, Jollibee, Pizza Hut, Goldie Locks, Cars Dealerships etc in Digos now. The prices of land is getting expensive too.
Well said and done brother thank you for the info that is truly going to help me when I move to the Philippines next year in June
New subscriber, here. Thanks for making this video, I lived in Mindanao for a while and a couple of these I did not know.
Hello The Mad Hatter, thanks for subscribing!
Thanks very much for these tips. Im from the UK and always stay polite and low profile. I love the people here.
Don't smell your food before eating it. I see a lot of foreign bloggers do this. We consider that disrespectful.
But as a Filipino i do it....that is not being disrespectful., you were given sense of smell for you to know if the food is safe to eat or not...you might be putting something in your mouth that can harm your self because you did not smell before intake such food which is already harmful to eat.
As a filipino too.. i do it.. its not like i dont trust who made the food but im just checking it. .
Thats true some of foreign vlogger do that
Locals do it, and people think you're acting like a monkey. And you get looked down.
But when foreigners do it, it's an implied insult. And you invite frowns.
I'm Filipino and i dont consider that disrespectful.
Filipinos are really sensitive with line skippers but keep in mind when it comes to patience they will wait the whole day for their turn, just dont skip the line.
I've had Filipinos skip lines in front of me. They want respect, not give respect.
Don't push a fight with a Filipino beyond a certain point of "delicadeza" (point of honor), because that is their personal or public point of no return, beyond which it is "patay kung patay" (even to the death) and "ubusan ng lahi" (death to the entire clan). It doesn't happen so often anymore but if a fight explodes into a clan war, lots of people can die and the results might never be resolved. That's the reason why people in the Philippines are so polite.
It's like having a typhoon, volcano, earthquake, or tsunami that happens in a flash and afterwards it slowly becomes calm again until the next disaster happens.
Because actually Filipinos egos are too big that’s why.
Thanks for the important informations and awareness to remind other foreigners who are wishing to visit the Philippines. Your information will help them avoid any unpleasant circumstances to happen.
Your doing a good job man.Keep up the good work and GOD Bless You.👍❤🇵🇭❤👍
Three to four years ago the Philippine started cracking down on rude expats. Recently I was at the local immigration office there was a rude expat yelling at the immigration officer for some reason. The guard made a comment in Ilongo the expat was close to getting deported from the Philippines.
Honestly if you do those acts in ph people will see you as no manners or uneducated person
Good. I left the US to get away from the disrespectful and ignorant behavior.
@@quenchtv5436 they see you as having high pride and trying to stick you head up above the tall grass and be an individual, which is not allowed in Asian culture. Extremely jealous and judgemental crab bucket mentality culture.
@@beisdj0 you were living in the wrong place in the U.S. then. Never have I experienced that in the Sierra Vista, Arizona. Mostly white here though and older people who have the original culture of Americans.
@@Anonymint-vj7bt what do you mean asian culture where ever you go you cant be rude to anyone youre just being ignorant american
Thanks for this information. , it was very helpful 😊😊. Have a good day
I didn't know some of these laws exist you've mentioned in the Philippines. Well, I'm a Filipino myself so my word is that people should just learn how to cooperate and follow the rules given. That way, you don't have to deal with conflicts or problems!
As Filipino and live in Philippines i approve this 👍
Nice work. Fourteen years here and these are all good ideas.
EXACTLY SIR ..BUT OF COURSE OTHERS THAT YOU MENTION IS STILL DEPENDS UPON THE SITUATION....ANYWAY IM A NEW SUBSCRIBER HERE A FILIPINA ..ENJOY YOUR STAY AND KEEP SAFE...GOD BLESS☺☺☺
Hello MICKARIE, thanks for subscribing!
@@DrLawaytravels My pleasure!☺
Met my wife while living there. Seriously thinking about going back with how everything in the states are playing out.
I have a story: My aunt pays something in bumbay (Indian), she pays 300 pesos every day, when she didn't pay because she didn't have any money, he didn't agree, he suddenly entered our house, my grandfather was angry to him and our neighbor she told him " you are trespassing and that's not allowed here!, and he left immediately, since then our door has always been closed when he's there. ❤️🇵🇭
Is the landlord Indian from India?
Godbless you sir thank you for being nice and kind
Agreed with this 200%thank you so much 💓
Simple, informative and direct contents...Keep it coming
Thanks for making this video! I hope more people that visit my country can see this and learn from your video since I feel like it would make staying here much easier for them knowing what not to do here. I respect people who take the time to learn a countries etiquette cuz that means they respect the culture, values, and people that make up that place so much thanks for making this video 💖💖
I'm retired in the Philippines w/ my wife who is a native. Just consider yourself a guest in their home, be respectful of people and obey the laws and you'll be fine. Filipinos are some of the kindest, best people you'll ever meet.
1:22 I also heard that if you get caught by the spouse of the married co-conspirator in the act during an affair and he/she KILLS you than "heat of the moment" is an acceptable affirmative defense.
As a filipino all things you say are true and correct. I subscribe. Thanks for learning Philippines's Culture.
Thanks for subbing!
@@DrLawaytravels And Thanks for appreciating my country. And You're Welcome.
not only for the Philippines but for all countries if we are not citizens of one country we have no right to interfere in their politics, it is just common sense ,that should be a lesson to Project Nightfall and other foreigners in any country.
You know Project Nightfall still stands for his belief btw.
Although it is his opinion but it really made a lot of us sad.
Generally, Filipinos are hospitable and smart. Even though not everyone there speaks fluent English, they will know if you're jerking around. A simple gesture will mean so much. And honestly, they love chit chats. You'll easily get along with a Filipino if you're cheerful. ❤️💪
THIS IS A GREAT VLOG 🍷
I mean its fine to be confrontational the problem is you tying to assert your dominance by trying to win an argument. Filipino's will back off once their opinions gets challenged once that happens don't go any further. Just say what you think and let them contemplate on it.
Thank you for sharing Your take yourself and be safe wherever you go.
"Do not show your cellphone in the streets in the Philippines, it will disappear immediately..."
Not in davao city
Bless you 🙏 for being respectful person👍I will be your new subscriber😊👍
Point 5 happened to me. I have been staying in the Philippines for 2 years, never being asked for an outbound ticket. Boom! The only time I didn´t have one I got asked for it and promptly got deported to Malaysia (where my layby had been/ I´m from Germany). The fine for "illegally entering the Philippines" is 50k PHP. Plus your outbound/deportation ticket (which all had been shouldered by Malaysia Airlines.. .big thanks to them!). If you act up or complain too much (point 4) you might even get blacklisted. I now simply buy a dummy ticket for as cheap as possible. Any ticket outbound will do. So watch out guys!
Hello, clearly it sounds like you know the ins and outs regarding travel to the Philippines, I’m an American And would love to travel to the Philippines, could you tell me what paperwork is required any tips you can give would be most appreciated
Buy a fully refundable ticket.
@@keithschreck7699 Sorry, just read this now :-( Send me a dm!
GReat content! This is something that is a value for anyone looking to move or just travel to the Philippines.
Just be humble and kind..
Thanks for the tips keep up the good work
It's a small thing, but another tip that would benefit foreigners visiting our country would be to learn the general language or dialect of the region or place you're visiting.
Yes many of us can understand English and no, you don't have to be super fluent, but even knowing just the basics makes us feel you respect us enough that you made the effort to try to communicate with us in our native tongue(s)
I subscribe and enjoy all your videos. You offer excellent, enjoyable and knowledgeable presentation skills which address specific questions. Regarding #6 about always carrying a bit of cash in case the digital world isn't up to speed in some areas for whatever reason, are you referring to pesos? As in local currency? Or do they accept US funds (asking for a friend as I am a Canuck. lol) Looking forward to all your vids as I am PADI certified and hope to dive somewhere there this winter.
The husband also can avoid getting in jail if he killed his wife and the Affair partner when he see them doing the deed. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Not really to avoid getting in jail. He will simply not be penalized by jail during judgment, but the husband will still be arrested and jailed while the case is pending. Also, he needs to convince the judge that the killing satisfies the requirements of Art. 247 of the Revised Penal Code, or else he will be convicted of parricide.
@@redreigz Oh ok. Thanks for correcting me.
Doing the deed? Do you mean having sex? Yes. The husband can getaway prison time if he caught his wife having sexual intercourse with anither man. The reason behind is the “passion and obfuscation”. It’s like having a mental blackout that the hisband wasn’t in his right mind anymore.
Doing the deed? Do you mean having sex? Yes. The husband can getaway prison time if he caught his wife having sexual intercourse with another man. The reason behind is the “passion and obfuscation”. It’s like having a mental blackout that the husband wasn’t in his right mind anymore.
@@idakristinedemesa5234 Just want to add, if the husband, after seeing her wife doing it with another man, left the scene to get a weapon and go back to kill them, he would still be charged of parricide. The "exception" you guys were talking about will be only applicable if he killed them ON THE SPOT just few seconds after he saw them and never left the scene before the crime.
Yeah, I'm from South Africa where everyone wants to mess you around and it's so common for people to get upset and yell. But they have good reason. When I was in the Philippines I almost never got angry. There just isn't any reason to. I found that 90% of people are just doing their best. You can't always get what you want but there is this understanding that you are not being messed around, it's just the way things are and there's normally a good reason why something doesn't work out. I felt peaceful all the time. People are just so nice there.
Thanks for the tip Doc!!👍🏼👍🏼I’ll never forget NOT TO MESS WITH SOMEONE’S WIFE!!😜😅😂
Very good tips Bro. Salamat,