When Things Go Wrong in the Philippines/ 19 Year Old Mother of Two Evicted

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  • Опубликовано: 15 май 2023
  • When Things Go Wrong in the Philippines/ 19 Year Old Mother of Two Evicted‪@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234‬ I have an informal chat withmy wife and her niece about her recent notice to find a new place within 30 days

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  • @johnsmith-gs4qf
    @johnsmith-gs4qf Год назад +62

    What a lovely young lady. She has been through a lot of hardship and still has that beautiful smile. God bless her and her family!

    • @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234
      @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234  Год назад +9

      Thank you John

    • @raffiliberty5722
      @raffiliberty5722 Год назад +7

      I like how she smiles the whole time! These are real troubles and she smiles through it. Meanwhile Americans never smile and have everything 😊

  • @Eisman57
    @Eisman57 Год назад +12

    Hi Paul, every so often the fog of my first world problems lifts and I'm able to see the suffering of others less fortunate. I'm hoping you can find a way to help the displaced families build their new homes.

  • @henrymcmiller2527
    @henrymcmiller2527 Год назад +4

    Paul you don’t mine helping others. You are really blessed.

  • @brittbrittingham9871
    @brittbrittingham9871 Год назад +4

    Her smile breaks my heart . What a fighter

  • @jame1seire
    @jame1seire Год назад +15

    Yeah Paul, it's all warm and fuzzy. Paul, btw, that is not true what you said, THE OWNERS DON'T INVITE SQUATTERS TO STAY ON THEIR PROPERTIES. Because no one is living on the land and there is no fence or lock on the property, so the squatters take ownership of the property. The police, the courts and local councils will do nothing to protect the owner's property rights. Then, these nice people blackmail the owners of the property for money to move somewhere else. The legal owners of the property have almost no rights to their own property.
    Fun thought, no country that won't protect the rights--property or otherwise of its citizens will ever be more than a Third World backwater, with lots of poverty. Sounds like paradise. My favorite part is that these squatters think that they have an ownership stake in the property, and will blackmail the owner of the property--you know the ones with the legal titles, that paid money to purchase the property for as much as they can get.
    Great story Paul. All that fun with illegitimate children, beggars (that's what squatter usually end up doing, there is no social welfare blanket). The sweet hard-working father of the two illegitimate children is working the lowest paid industry in the PH (Concept: 57-year-old man works in construction driving earth moving equipment, 6 days a week, 12 hours a day for $7.50). It's all so romantic. Paul the only kind thing to do is let them move in with you.

    • @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234
      @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234  Год назад +6

      yup, 2 sides to every story

    • @chrism4008
      @chrism4008 Год назад +4

      ​@@iluvmoney6767ive never once seen paul ask for money, but i have seen him say several times that he won't accept any, and there isn't a place to send it.
      I know because i specifically asked to donate to help with the kids helmets project. Paul, and the guy doing it said no, emphatically but politely

    • @d9918
      @d9918 Год назад +2

      Your completely correct, if you can't be sure of ownership nobody is going to be fool enough to invest. No point saving up to buy land and invest in a business when you are at the whim of squatters moving in and taking everything.

    • @jame1seire
      @jame1seire Год назад

      @@chrism4008 You would be mistaken, Paul is working to help a homeless guy named John (a 58-year-old beggar, who got a 19 year of pregnant with 2 babies). If you're keeping up, I grew up in great poverty, and feel great pain for those in need. This fellow John is stuck in the PH for at least 20 months before he can get SS. THAT is a sad story. The guy is in real need, so I would suggest you contact Paul--a very nice guy--about helping John out. You sound very kind and generous.

    • @jame1seire
      @jame1seire Год назад

      @@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234 Dear Paul, you're a good fellow. I think you're doing good work. But, it's like this issue with squatters, they are one step away from begging. What happens when squatters don't find a mark that they can work? Strangely, shanty towns burn down at night and the bulldozers come in at the break of dawn. It's a tough world my friend.

  • @AaronOlafson
    @AaronOlafson Год назад +20

    No empathy for squatters in any place. It takes many months to get rid of such folks from unused land or property. Just watch the filipino talk show and you will see. My wife is always telling me about them and is not fair for the land or house owners who pay land taxes and mortgages and follow the laws of the land.

    • @d9918
      @d9918 Год назад +5

      Just never invest there, you would be a fool to.

    • @seapirate65
      @seapirate65 Год назад +4

      I totally agree, I have no sympathy for Squatters in phil. People do buy land in Philippines & I'm sure they didn't want Squatters building shacks/ Throwing Trash.

  • @ningayeti
    @ningayeti Год назад +23

    Ella is very beautiful and has a beautiful smile. What I like most about this story is that the teen father (unlike many Filipinos) has not abandoned her and the children. Instead he works hard in the scorching heat of the Philippines for peanuts just to survive.
    It would have been much easier for him to just leave her and go on with his life, but this teenager has proven himself to be more of a man than others twice his age.
    Ella's timing to having a family may not have been very good, but her choice of a man was spot on, and as far as I can tell the father choose well when he picked Ella as his partner also.

    • @tilapiadave3234
      @tilapiadave3234 Год назад +4

      BIG thumbs up , well said. I wish more people spent time PRAISING the good guys rather than hunting those they presume to be the bad guys

    • @fendermon
      @fendermon Год назад +1

      The young man is a trooper for sure.

  • @kevink1214
    @kevink1214 Год назад +12

    I watched someones video recently that talked about squatters. The property owner does not always allow people to stay on their land. Some might to get some sort of revenue stream but most are stuck. When the owner tries to get the people off the land it is not easy thing to do. Many times the govt sides with the squatters and says to the property owner, where are the people to go? In many instances the property owner has to provide money incentive to get the people to agree to move because the owner has no option.

    • @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234
      @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234  Год назад

      Thanks for the feedback Kevin

    • @d9918
      @d9918 Год назад +4

      Which is one of the many reasons I'm never going to buy property in the Philippines since if the squatters move in there goes your investment and like you mentioned the government isn't going to do anything about it yet I'm sure will still collect property taxes.

    • @lindawilson795
      @lindawilson795 Год назад +1

      The Philippines have any kind social housing? Best wishes for the family.❤

    • @Joepoe20041
      @Joepoe20041 Год назад +1

      If you have a land that’s vacant put a fence around it. Seldom folks will squat in a fenced property. They will be trespassing the property and many avoid it.

    • @duncanyourmate2433
      @duncanyourmate2433 Год назад

      @@lindawilson795 family is social housing

  • @jspice-kl2wc
    @jspice-kl2wc Год назад +1

    Great video on life in the Philippines, looking forward to the follow up video. Thank you for sharing. 👍👍👍

  • @davidstrumsky7012
    @davidstrumsky7012 Год назад +3

    Thanks, Paul and Mae, for helping things the way you do there, educating people and opening channels for conversation. There's such a cultural gap and more... Rarely do we ever see how so many Philippines people actually live, day to day. We see nice European-style houses, nice cars and fancy motorbikes... but not the inside life, the dishpan showers or hole in the ground toilets, or sleeping on mats, often on dirt floors, all in one room... and it's not just a tiny rural population. It's like a shadow economy and a shadow lifestyle, hidden from view by all the other Philippines YT channels. We're only shown what doesn't make us uncomfortable. Philippines is *not* just Manila, Cebu or the other western-urbanized big cities. Thanks again for shining a light. You're good people.

  • @Delta922
    @Delta922 Год назад +12

    You can't trust anyone Dog. My family owns a huge tract of land in Pangasinan. After we migrated to the states in 1969, the barangay captain illegally subdivided our land and allowed squatters to move in and build houses on it. He got arrested and thrown in jail while my aunt is currently in the Philippines battling the courts to evict the squatters 😠

    • @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234
      @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234  Год назад

      Yikes! Sorry to hear that Ranger 1

    • @ronnyvillanueva9404
      @ronnyvillanueva9404 Год назад +4

      Sounds like the Pangasinan barangay captain is the hero…. The land wasn’t being in good use anyway since 1969. Just saying

    • @czogg99
      @czogg99 Год назад +2

      @@ronnyvillanueva9404 yeah but you cannot dispose folks of their property without compensation. The Captain should have at least given the owners the money from the sale.

    • @duncanyourmate2433
      @duncanyourmate2433 Год назад +1

      When you get out of your country , you have no problem with throwing poor out , very Christian , you live in two worlds , decide , which one , you are prepared to hurt people from what you escaped from

    • @duncanyourmate2433
      @duncanyourmate2433 Год назад

      @@ronnyvillanueva9404 Exactly then they get westernised , & stuff people over

  • @kenny4real696
    @kenny4real696 Год назад +15

    Paul you always have a sense of humor in these tragic situation. I heard her story and think about generational poverty. Fatherless home, teen pregnancy, high school dropout, all these hurt even an Americans odds of making a success in ones life. Good luck Mae, Paul, & niece....

    • @danielroydrawe
      @danielroydrawe Год назад

      So send her your money and keep the cycle going.😂

    • @SOCORROGM
      @SOCORROGM Год назад +1

      It would be great if Paul could hire her to help baby may on wash day, or house 🏠 cleaning for a few $$

  • @rickylee6129
    @rickylee6129 Год назад +1

    Good Video/Interview Paul and Baby Mae. Hoping nothing but the Best for Ella and family 👪.
    Stay Safe 💕 💞 🙏 🙏

  • @user-sm3zp3wd6i
    @user-sm3zp3wd6i Год назад +6

    Great video Paul and Baby Mae, my first thought after watching the video, if I were there already, is to grab my tool bag and help with the transition to the new place, it’s what neighbors do. 😊

  • @PaulOviews
    @PaulOviews Год назад +5

    Great video! Looking forward to the follow up videos. This is a topic on everyday life in the Philippines and I am glad that you are going to highlight it. We should remember that the word "squatters" dose not have the same negative connotations in the Philippines as it does in the west. Many Many people live in these sort of communities.
    Good job 👍

  • @Kickyourass484
    @Kickyourass484 Год назад

    Outstanding documentation.

  • @judekidder
    @judekidder Год назад +1

    Very interesting situation. Great interview.

  • @scotthummer1319
    @scotthummer1319 Год назад

    Thank you for sharing

  • @seanbyrne2220
    @seanbyrne2220 Год назад +1

    Good video I'm sure the next one will be just as fascinating

  • @shawnm5611
    @shawnm5611 Год назад

    Excellent video, great to see you show some different content

  • @kevinkennedy6875
    @kevinkennedy6875 Год назад

    Very interesting, Paul. I look forward to the future chapters in this story

  • @novak4594
    @novak4594 Год назад

    Great interview Paul. The PP resilience is a lesson for all of us in the west.

  • @scottsdialyadventure1338
    @scottsdialyadventure1338 Год назад +5

    My former mother-in-law and ex-wife lived in the squatters area for nearly twenty years. I would say I was one of the rare white men that ever ventured into that neighborhood, pretty rough. But to think they were allowed to stay there is completely misleading they tried to clear them out they brought bulldozers and the rocks and Bottles flew for days until they gave up on a couple of different occasions we're talking about more than 1,000 people. Very basic living not smell good not good roofs but they had power water Etc I think the first time I visited there were remarks about kidnapping me. Hopefully the beach lot that I bought with my ex-wife is not overtaken by squatters because it can be very difficult to get them to leave🙏🙏

  • @MrPipvampire
    @MrPipvampire Год назад

    Great show Paul.

    • @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234
      @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234  Год назад

      I really appreciate that Leslie! thanks a lot for watching the video.

    • @MrPipvampire
      @MrPipvampire Год назад

      @@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234 It's always a pleasure to watch your next one mate. Keep up that good spirit.

  • @allanstotland
    @allanstotland Год назад

    Thank you for sharing this story with Paul & Baby Mae's niece Ella and family

  • @johnclark7973
    @johnclark7973 Год назад

    Fascinating/highly enjoyable video, Paul! Please do keep following up this story. 👌

    • @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234
      @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234  Год назад +1

      I really appreciate the support John. Will take note of that! Thanks a lot for watching the video.

    • @johnclark7973
      @johnclark7973 Год назад

      @@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234 You are great to listen to!

  • @Captain-Max
    @Captain-Max Год назад +13

    I'm quite curious how this situation works out. I'm of conflicted opinion about foreigners interfering with what appears to be the natural flow of life in the PI. Does it cause more harm than good?

    • @GuitarJams-zs7yf
      @GuitarJams-zs7yf Год назад +1

      I see what you are saying but some people you can teach how to fish and then they will go off and sell the fishing pole you gave them.

    • @Captain-Max
      @Captain-Max Год назад

      @Guitar Jams Zactly 🤪. Then go back to fishing with a bamboo and string. I watched one where their plywood shanty burned down and by the end of the day the mess was cleaned up. The neighborhood rounded up some tin and plywood and in 3 days back to same old, same old. They live in scraps of nothing and can make something work from nothing. It's a cultural way of getting by.

  • @willyd6901
    @willyd6901 Год назад +14

    Hello Paul, It’s really sad how many have to live in a squatter’s area. My Filipina has family in that situation in Mindanao. Praying for Mae’s Niece and family 🙏🏽 God Bless you and Mae for doing what you can as well.

  • @nonspecifically
    @nonspecifically Год назад

    So young, kind, and beautiful. It makes me sad. Unfortunately is common everywhere.

  • @RJRussoVids
    @RJRussoVids Год назад +14

    This video is instructive for people who think they have problems. Some people have the most difficult problems to deal with while others blow up minor problems into huge issues. It's also a reminder that in America, we have the wealthiest "poor" people in the world. The resilience of people in the Philippines, and the challenges they overcome, is inspiring. I hope it all works out. 🙏

    • @duncanyourmate2433
      @duncanyourmate2433 Год назад

      Their personal resilience , the "church" richest country in the world Does Nothing to Help , Just Judge , an want %10 for the damning judgement , The Vatican is a disgrace to Humanity ,

  • @karenglaicar5486
    @karenglaicar5486 Год назад

    I hope everything works out for that young family. Thanks and take care.

  • @lavonyoung2366
    @lavonyoung2366 Год назад +4

    It's quite unfortunate that people find themselves in this situation. Filipinos seem to always find a way. It's great that the barongay captain is helping them out.

  • @rodgerrabbit279
    @rodgerrabbit279 Год назад

    Thanks Paul

  • @TheOUboy
    @TheOUboy Год назад

    Love the Come what may of the Philippines, they take each challenge on and move forward, and don't get bogged down in the poor me cycle. Great interview Paul.

  • @mac2447
    @mac2447 Год назад +4

    Good job Paul. I see you have a dog now. It's very important for Filipino families to have a dog. We used to call it emergency food source.😂😂😂😂

  • @marilouremo1076
    @marilouremo1076 Год назад

    Thank you for your videos on everyday stuff over there

  • @MarkDelph
    @MarkDelph Год назад

    Hey dog, Nice show today, it's impressive to see how you're growing as a tuber. I thought it was entertaining, educational and packed a lot of value in the show. Keep up the good work!

  • @ericg9092
    @ericg9092 Год назад

    Such an amazing young woman. I wish her and her family all the best. We could all learn a lesson in happiness from the families in the P.I.

    • @danielhackney7806
      @danielhackney7806 Год назад

      I Like you wish her family the best. But I hope any teenager watching learns the lesson to avoid pregnancy unless you can provide a financially secure life for the child or children. I do feel SAD for the kids as poverty is a rough life. I see it in America and in the Phil's and it's hard on the kids.

  • @bryanlonger8646
    @bryanlonger8646 Год назад

    Good job paul when I get there this year I hope you will come to show ways I can help without jeopardy to myself and my future plans.

  • @George-ux6zz
    @George-ux6zz Год назад

    Have a great evening, take care and God bless you 🙏

  • @lawman3966
    @lawman3966 Год назад +15

    The grace and dignity with which Ella accepts the difficulties she faces is remarkable. I've seen co-workers throw fits over having to having to move fifty feet to a smaller office. Her cheer and confidence lead me to believe that she'll do fine in spite of her current challenges.

    • @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234
      @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234  Год назад +1

      Best wishes to each and everyone, hope they will find a way to make their life better. Thank you so much for watching the video

  • @daviddavis7555
    @daviddavis7555 Год назад

    I’m very interested in this subject thanks Paul

  • @user-el7ml2jj7s
    @user-el7ml2jj7s Год назад

    Good day to you Guys watchng from Ca. but I am from Davao del Norte. Nice watching your vlogs.

  • @waynebard5809
    @waynebard5809 Год назад

    Wonderful video, OMG the hardships these people have to endure, thanks to you and Baby Mae, she and her family will land on their feet. I personally hate seeing things like this, but also I can not be an ostrich and bury my head in the sand, this is all too common the approach we all take to all of society's mishaps.
    In America, we have the opportunity to better ourselves to create our own living environments in the Philippines, they are destined to repeat history over and over again, with mostly the same outcome to follow. How to break this cycle. I send support every chance we can to family in the Philippines, I do this with love and understanding but also would like a longer-term solution for them to be self-sustaining in the future.
    I appreciate your channel, Paul, it is my #1 go-to content on RUclips. Keep on rocking in the free world. God Bless!!

    • @finkbuzzo4421
      @finkbuzzo4421 Год назад +1

      sorry Wayne, it will never happen..you are right

  • @edic2619
    @edic2619 Год назад

    Great to see your niece.

  • @noemischmidt1152
    @noemischmidt1152 Год назад

    Paul, you are so funny. Love watching your videos.

  • @user-sm3zp3wd6i
    @user-sm3zp3wd6i Год назад

    Thanks!

  • @jbuzzy
    @jbuzzy Год назад +3

    Thanks! I hope this can help with the new house. Good job Paul.
    Jon

  • @JTW3159
    @JTW3159 Год назад +3

    Over 100 million people in the Philippines, no one uses condoms

  • @jbbad80
    @jbbad80 Год назад

    Great Vid Paul, its amazing how happy these people are. Can't wait until I get there bro to collect some of that happiness 😊

  • @user-sk5pk1dt4y
    @user-sk5pk1dt4y Год назад +1

    I think your idea is great! To show where she’s at right now and where she and her family will move and settle in the near future. Filipinos just go with the flow and adapts or accepts where life takes them.

    • @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234
      @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234  Год назад +1

      Best wishes to each and everyone, hope they will find a way to make their life better. Thank you so much for watching the video Emelyn.

  • @BarnabyBarry
    @BarnabyBarry Год назад

    God bless her mom!

    • @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234
      @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234  Год назад

      Best wishes to each and everyone, hope they will find a way to make their life better. Thank you so much for watching the video Barnaby.

  • @jeffs.7412
    @jeffs.7412 Год назад +5

    Hello Paul , Baby Mae and Ella . Thank you again for great content, best wishes to Ella and her family. Such a great spirit , God bless and I hope Ella and all the other families get settled in their new homes safely.

  • @rickbold9337
    @rickbold9337 Год назад

    Smiling the whole time. Just amazing under the circumstances.

    • @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234
      @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234  Год назад

      I totally agree with you on that Rick! Best wishes to each and everyone and hope they will have a good life. thanks a lot for watching the video.

  • @calvinclark4311
    @calvinclark4311 Год назад

    Every time I watch one of your videos, I feel fortunate to have enough and can manage on 1/3rd the money I made in the states! Life in the Philippines is truly great!

  • @jhontrivorsmith4253
    @jhontrivorsmith4253 Год назад +1

    I have always heard squatters after 3 years residence can not be kicked out under Philipines Law

  • @user-bu7dy8ok3j
    @user-bu7dy8ok3j Год назад

    love the positive attitude.

  • @jameswoodcock1497
    @jameswoodcock1497 Год назад

    Enjoy your video's Paul feel sorry for the young lady. Things like this makes me appreciative the US. It also makes me understand why some of the young women turn to other money making avenues. Wish you your family the best.

    • @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234
      @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234  Год назад

      I totally agree with you on that James! Best wishes to each and everyone and hope they will have a good life. thanks a lot for watching the video.

  • @ARtruckdriver
    @ARtruckdriver Год назад +2

    HI Paul, nice video again and your right the fillipino ppl are so very resilient and so happy no matter what. My wife always telling me dont be so mad 😛😂😂 and shes right . I hope the best for this young lady and her family, God bless 🙏

    • @Badodai69
      @Badodai69 Год назад

      lol depends 😝😝😉😉😉

    • @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234
      @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234  Год назад

      Best wishes to each and everyone, hope they will find a way to make their life better. Thank you so much for watching the video Lyell.

  • @billb945
    @billb945 Год назад +2

    Squatters, iirc, don't have permission to be there. When you do, it's more like settlers or tenants-at-will. Need a term more like temporary housing.

  • @Connor_Dempsey
    @Connor_Dempsey Год назад +1

    Great video Paul. Looking forward to the next segment.

  • @johnclark1469
    @johnclark1469 Год назад +3

    Kind and understanding interview Paul. And so impressive that the Barangi stepped up to help out.
    Off topic: your lingo is often sprinkled w idioms common to us Americans giving us a clear picture of what your saying but I wonder how May and other Phils have any idea of what you mean😜😳🤔. “end of the rainbow””hanin-out” and other fun phrases we english speakers use. Has May ever looked at you crosseyed wondering what the heck your talking about? Is this out of left field? am I barking up the wrong tree?

  • @ArcticCoder
    @ArcticCoder Год назад

    That is a tough situation but there is also compassion and hope. All the best to Ela and her family. Pulling together all the necessities is possible but she needs help now.

    • @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234
      @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234  Год назад

      I totally agree with you on that! Best wishes to each and everyone and hope they will have a good life. thanks a lot for watching the video.

  • @MakatiMazz
    @MakatiMazz Год назад +1

    It’s nice to see a Philippines vlogger not exploiting poor Filipinas for clicks.

  • @martinagnew7508
    @martinagnew7508 Год назад +7

    G'day Paul. A while ago I had a discussion with my partner about different squatter situations in the Philippines. Mae's niece being one type where they are squatting on privately owned land and my partners son's father who had been squatting on government owned land near Manila. The main difference being that to move squatters off government land the government has to provide a place for the squatters to move to, if they want to move them off the land they are occupying and privately owned land where the owner does not have to provide an alternate place for them to live but apparently by the good graces of the Barangay Captain, he has found somewhere for them to live. After all they are citizens of his Barangay and more power to him as he is looking after his citizens and not just sitting back and glorying in his position without doing the job he was elected to do.

    • @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234
      @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234  Год назад

      I totally agree with you on that Martin! Best wishes to each and everyone and hope they will have a good life. thanks a lot for watching the video.

  • @AidaJof
    @AidaJof Год назад +3

    Oh my goodness, Paul. This is such a sad situation this young lady finds herself in and yet they make the best of it ... blessings to her & her young family and wishing her all the best. Maybe through you we can send some donations to help them in some fashion get resettled(?)

    • @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234
      @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234  Год назад +4

      Thankyou my friend, mae and I are going to help her family financially

    • @toddeifert410
      @toddeifert410 Год назад

      @@iluvmoney6767 Exactly! Too much of that going on here in the Philippines - including expats.😡

    • @scottramey4443
      @scottramey4443 Год назад

      ​@@iluvmoney6767then contribute so you can help

    • @toddeifert410
      @toddeifert410 Год назад

      @@mcluvin65 So is working hard in life.

  • @Leyzell93
    @Leyzell93 Год назад

    Interesting story

  • @brianleonard6885
    @brianleonard6885 Год назад

    Great video it's real life

  • @malcolmarmstrong3991
    @malcolmarmstrong3991 Год назад

    This is an interesting video

  • @painter662
    @painter662 Год назад +2

    2017 I met a wonderful young lady on a dating service. On the first anniversary of meeting her on line, I flew to the Philippines to actually meet her. As far as relationships go, it’s now 2023 closing in on yet another anniversary… so something has gone right, But during that first visit a maelstrom of problems hit both of us. I got very sick… she nursed me back to health… but while dealing with that, the City also evicted her neighborhood. A pretty good sized squatters village. They sold the land to Megaworld who are building a major very upscale Condo community on the land. The city relocated them, gave them provisional title to small plots of land but to make the Title permanent they were given 90 days to build something livable or lose claim to the plot.
    For the first time in this relationship, I decided to try lending a hand. I told her to find someone who could build a solid house big enough to house her and 3 girls safely. Get an estimate, and let me know.
    The estimate came in at about $8,000.00 I took a deep breath and said ok go for it, I’ll finance it. Before my journey ended, the lot she had been given had, had 3 coconut palms removed and a stand of 60’ high bamboo also removed. They were already digging the foundation. It felt like the project was in good hands.
    I say that, because of this… the house came out beautifully. It’s one of the nicest places in the village. It strong, survived Odette no real damage. It’s a comfortable space, the city was so impressed when she asked if they would let her use the lot next to hers for another project, they said yes and gave her clear title. She now runs a small cafe there. And in the end, the money I spent on that house, has paid me back many fold, in just pure happiness. I have never regretted the help I gave. Oldest girl is graduating from high school now, and heading to college. Second girl graduates next year and should qualify for college also. The third daughter just graduated from middle school to high school, and is probably the smartest of the bunch. I like to imagine I helped in some small way. I hope all of you can find the same feeling going forward. It’s a delight.

  • @vinniephillips452
    @vinniephillips452 Год назад

    Cute doggie 🐶

  • @JPBARON25
    @JPBARON25 Год назад +2

    This will be a great series of videos, Paul. Sending Aloha to Ella and to all.

  • @dustbusterz
    @dustbusterz Год назад +1

    You're Right Paul.
    You See These People Complain About Their Situation, and Of Course Maybe They Really Are Having Issues.
    But When You Contrast Our Problems as Compared To The Problems The Filipina Faces Daily and ( Over Comes) These People Are To Be Admired.
    I'm So Sad To Hear About Ella's and Her Family's Current Situation. Though I Know They Will Persist and Overcome,I'm Still Heart Broken.
    Thanks For Spotlighting This To Remind Others, They Have The Ability To Come Out On Top.

    • @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234
      @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234  Год назад +1

      I totally agree with you on that Steve! Best wishes to each and everyone and hope they will have a good life. thanks a lot for watching the video.

  • @ob6856
    @ob6856 Год назад

    very resourceful people but not uncommon situation. At least there still together

  • @TimRimPI
    @TimRimPI Год назад

    With all her hardships she smile’s through this entire video. She a good women.

  • @AresGodofWar
    @AresGodofWar Год назад

    This confirms what I've learned from Dustin Backpack's channel. The family he stayed with during the p*nd*m*c also had to move to a new home after the landowner decided he wanted to do something else with his land that they lived on. However, I've also heard of other cases where landowners have had difficulty evicting informal settlers from the land or when informal settlers have tried to take ownership of the land.

  • @dirtyharry8629
    @dirtyharry8629 Год назад

    Ann, that must have been fun? I love it! Did you use a Go-pro or phone?

  • @cintianascimento5963
    @cintianascimento5963 Год назад

    Here in Canada (and the USA) people throw good furniture, clothes, etc in the garbage. Hope she and her family gets help to move to their homes.

  • @gregpraetz5342
    @gregpraetz5342 Год назад

    There was a squatter family that lived near me here in Santa Catalina and when they were forced to move they had many volunteers that helped pick up their house and move it about 5 minutes away. It was pretty amazing.

  • @kentfonda8245
    @kentfonda8245 Год назад

    Great analysis Paul, about those having less (materials) really having more (direct relationships). I'd really like to see the follow-up videos.

  • @joechandler7267
    @joechandler7267 Год назад

    A good video paul it shows the real life struggle so many go through there and i must say she is one strong your lady to be able to keep smiling and not knowing for sure if her family will have a roof over there head it truly breaks my heart to see bad things happen to good people and its not like they are just waiting for. A hand out because her boyfriend is working and im sure working hard to provide for his family i hope the best for them and that they are able to get there home done in time

  • @yngvesognen1092
    @yngvesognen1092 Год назад

    You have talked about being complacent. At our age I think we have the right to be comfortabe, but when we help in the community we are not selfish and don't live a complacent life.

  • @noahcount7132
    @noahcount7132 Год назад

    Fingers crossed the upcoming relocation for Ella's family and the other families that are relocating will go well.

  • @robertmarion6454
    @robertmarion6454 Год назад

    The social priorities in the Philippines is vastly different from the USA. Here it is 💰 money, house 🏡 car 🚗 “All Things” no one knows their neighbors or cares to know them. They only think of themselves 🤫😞 Philippine priorities are the opposite God, Family, Community / Barangay. Helping each other both family and community is the priority for Filipino people. God bless them👍🏻

  • @kerrymoss8722
    @kerrymoss8722 Год назад +1

    Paul my comments don't have anything to do with this particular vlog. I move to the Philippines in December of 2022. my goal is to leave my girlfriend better off than when I met her. I watch Baby Mae tonight and you are doing just that with Baby Mae. I remember when she was learning to ride the scooter it was hilarious never less when I turn on youtube tonight and saw Baby Mae driving her dad around it bless my heart. you are most definitely going to leave her better off. hopefully, I can get up there to Duma in the next couple of months.

  • @stephanegosselin2861
    @stephanegosselin2861 Год назад

    Salamat Paul for another interesting video,
    Good Luck to the smiling young lady and the best to your family
    Ingat

  • @fogrunr5075
    @fogrunr5075 Год назад

    🥰🥰

  • @cecilwampler8733
    @cecilwampler8733 Год назад +9

    Paul, you not wanting to call the people "squatters" reminds me of when we helped the people who go through the trash here in Cambodia collecting cans and plastic bottles. They're called "scavengers" and I hated to call them that, but that's the term...lol.

    • @charlesphilhower1452
      @charlesphilhower1452 Год назад +3

      The “squatters” in the Philippines are different than the squatters in the USA because the landlord is well aware of there presence and gives them permission to be there as a charity. Because of this the “squatters” appreciate what the property owners have provided them and if and when the property owner sells the property to cash in on the value there are no hard feelings and the “squatters” are allowed to take the material from the shelters they built and use them in their new location😊

    • @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234
      @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234  Год назад +1

      I totally agree with you on that Cecil! Best wishes to each and everyone and hope they will have a good life. thanks a lot for watching the video.

  • @joycebroomfield155
    @joycebroomfield155 Год назад +1

    Good morning from Jamaica. I listened to the story of this young lady. Paul I think that your wife Baby Mae could suggest to family members to least a piece of land and build a house or built on family land.
    Squatter settlements all over is world is a No No.

  • @britinoz4305
    @britinoz4305 Год назад

    I've heard the term Informal settlers used to describe people moving in from the provinces looking for work in the bigger towns and cities. These areas pop up where no one else wants to live. Sometimes on riverbanks, bad news in the wet seasons. I hope you can help the young family ... 😁

  • @charlesphilhower1452
    @charlesphilhower1452 Год назад

    That happen when we built our resort and the people that were living here are living out side our resort and they used the material from their houses to build the houses they had before. The former owner was well aware of these people living there and it is a charity as these people do not pay rent. 😊

  • @oncall21
    @oncall21 Год назад +2

    Poverty is in many ways about the lack of women's empowerment. Tell me one religion such as Catholicism, Islam or Judaism that has ever done anything to address this??? I wish this young girl all the best.

  • @lesliefeigley239
    @lesliefeigley239 Год назад

    Good points. American's, me included, sometimes take for granted all the advantage of living in US. Even though Philippians different country they are dependent on US military etc.

  • @K1110.
    @K1110. Год назад

    Towards Removal Costs.
    Have A Great Day.

  • @endlessroads9936
    @endlessroads9936 Год назад +3

    Becareful. In helping paul. Better to find a place to rent with low income, then put them back in the same place again .and few years told move again. My in-law live in big place like that now. Hell they live those places most of there life. Dont know how many wooden house they biuld and lost. They live on 25 heters of land with about 100 family, The land own by 2 American for the 80s, in a corporation, the government in battle with the American for last 10 years, look like government will get right back and the sell its to people to farm, and all those build house from wood and some from concrete will lose it. I will help him and family anymore as they dont lean. This 4 house there in. Now my sisters in- law got a house and land from government with paperwork, And what she do sell it to build a begger house onland she dont own. Stupid! But they dont lean. Father inlaw get nice land by the sea in town. Lost to chicken fighting, 4 million php place because he own 70k in php in playing. That was 1980, They family living in homeless ever after. And no matter how hard you help, they dont lean a dam thing.

  • @niclaseliasson66
    @niclaseliasson66 Год назад +4

    Sad for squatters, yes. But they are living on the land illegally. It is not fun to be a land owner in Philippines, because you have to pay tax and mortgages. And if you get squatters on your land it is almost impossible to get them away, the legal system protects their right to stay. That is the reason for so many sudden enormous fires in squatters areas, to drive them away. It is NOT fun to own land and NEVER be able to build your house there because of squatters.

    • @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234
      @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234  Год назад

      I totally agree with you on that Niclas! Best wishes to each and everyone and hope they will have a good life. thanks a lot for watching the video.

  • @koufax174
    @koufax174 Год назад +5

    Great video. I like your videos with the locals. For information, in Bay Area if there’s an eviction where the owner is selling the property, the landlord has to pay 6-12 months rent as well as moving costs.
    I appreciate the part of how her family all get along. Here everyone is out for them selves. My partner passed a couple of years ago. I asked for emotional support from family and friends when she was sick and after she passed. Crickets 🦗. This is a reason I’ve had two solo exploratory trips to SE Asia recently. I will relocate to SE Asia soon because I see how connected and “bonded” people are. I’m healthy emotionally and prefer to live the rest of my life around connected, happy, playful people rather than what the surgeon general calls, “the American intimacy crisis”. Look forward to knowing more about her process. Thank you

    • @jame1seire
      @jame1seire Год назад +1

      Sandy, Condolences on your loss. I've been there and know the pain. The PH are a great place to land. Keep it safe. God Bless You!

    • @koufax174
      @koufax174 Год назад +1

      @@jame1seire thank you very much. I appreciate your acknowledgment of the Phillipines. Best to you 🙏🏼

    • @Joepoe20041
      @Joepoe20041 Год назад

      Philippines for me cause they speak english and the only christian majority people in Asia.

    • @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234
      @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234  Год назад

      Best wishes to each and everyone, hope they will find a way to make their life better. Thank you so much for watching the video

  • @LKay742
    @LKay742 Год назад +1

    Glad to hear she is happy and healthy and has a loving family. Many live in riches and abundance and suffer from depression and misery. Nice video! Ella is a pretty lady and her English is wonderful! Love your videos

  • @sampinto3079
    @sampinto3079 Год назад

    Barangay is good to find them another piece of land where they can live on. All will end well with good people around to help. Life's tough but good if everyone gets along. I see a rainbow after the rain.

    • @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234
      @paulinthephilippinesolddog9234  Год назад

      I totally agree with you on that Sam! Best wishes to each and everyone and hope they will have a good life. thanks a lot for watching the video.

  • @clyoest
    @clyoest Год назад

    We ran across the same thing a cupola years ago, a family was evicted. We own a empty lot. An we also had an old packing building on, so took it down Hired a worker, tour it down an then built a home for them. So we had somebody there, i also had electric put in for them, it's a family of 5, very nice an happy family ❤ that was during COVID-19 just so happy we could help this family that had been through some difficult times👍🏻