You bet! You have to anticipate the other driver’s actions. Defensive Driving! ! ! Honking horns is one of the safety net, “saying, be careful, I am here!!”
There are still many typical shy Filipinas here but today's generation, I agree there are bolder maybe influenced by socmed. But thank you for loving our Philippines. Mabuhay ka Abram!
Hmm, the one thing I noticed when I was in the Philippines was that my face wrinkles disappeared because of the humidity. I looked so much younger because my skin was plumed up. Totally true.
filipinas being so accomodating and welcoming and smiling laughing and everything DOESNT ALWAYS mean HITTING on you.its Justin their nature although they could be times they could be
That's why a lot of us don't do cars here. We ride motorcycles a lot, to avoid the traffic. Your 35 minutes could've been 10 if you rode a motorcycle for the less than 5 miles mall ride. :D
I’m in Los Angeles, it can take 35 mins to travel 5 miles, sometimes more, during rush hour or whatever the situation. It’s not unheard of. Haha, yeah, it’s easy to get hit on over there, sure there are shy folks too but if they’re not that shy, they can be aggressive. When they want something, they go for it, haha!! And you’re a handsome fellow too.
He said he is 32 which is so shocking because he look very young. The young girls are probably the ones giggling on him and not the ones who are 25yo ++ women.
The traffic? We call it organized chaos🤣. During the holidays, they call it carmageddon😂. Hopefully you'll get used to it. Welcome to the Philippines 😊🥰. Travel to the provinces and enjoy the Filipino hospitality we're known for.
Watching your vlog so raw,refine and well connected to your audience like we were just talking in front of each other. Keep it well and enjoy the Phils me as a filipino living in US misses my country a lot. So different for sure but even me can’t get used to live in western country. I’ve been kive and work in London UK also and been in Israel for 5yrs live and work and it was not the same stilll like Phil. You are brave enough to feel it that way moving to a foreign country ,seems reallly more fun and cheap to live in Phils.
every car has insurance because it's required for getting a car registration, IF, they have updated car registration. Though maybe not everyone has comprehensive car insurance. $1000/month rent in the Philippines is a lot. That's more than P50,000. That's more than 3x what a minimum wage earner gets paid here.
Your living the dream young man. -- I'm 73 but experienced the same thing with women in the US when 40 years old - moving from Columbus Ohio to Anaheim California / 1990 ! Wow it shocked me when 19 - 22 year old girls were hitting on me ! I wore nice clothes for work & appeared successful so apparently that was all it took ? I actually was 'successful' there so it likely showed - but it was my normal. -- Enjoy the weather and the life you have there. Many in the US maybe don't know enough (yet) to be jealous ? That will change as your viewership grows. Your a wise young man. = Live long and prosper !
Welcome to the Philippines bro. well if you want to live a peace and quite life explore some of our highly urbanized cities like davao city or iloilo city or cebu city im sure your gonna like it bro
I was the same way, my first time coming here was in May!! no one warned me about the heat...lol. it was insane, i never experienced heat like this, then i got sick from the water, my anxiety kicked in, had to be hospitalized 4 days, after being released i got vertigo...lol. not fun at all, i still find it crazy hot, but much more adjusted now. :)
of course there are laws and traffic rules and regulations here but many are still violating them and sometimes, rules are ignored by people because they can.
Slowly Adapt Our culture Abram...Once You did it feel the difference between Us and other Countries hehehe..INGAT PALAGI.. MABUHAY at MERRY CHRISTMAS BROTHER...
As a Filipino who drives, predicting the movements of the other driver/s, I agree. Also people being careful? It depends. Motor vehicle drivers specifically give me headaches.
I don’t know how old you are but damn you look really young and you already have 5 kids. And no I’m not really judging I’m just saying you look really young… new subs here!
Dude Ur livin' la Vida man👍that's how it is😀 Philippines is very nice esp when u have the above average income😀everything is CHEAPER compared 2 d u.s.🤟 subscribed
We have all types of insurances here including cars, they're just optional sometimes. Filipinos are also friendly most especially with foreigners because we want our guests (local or foreign) to enjoy themselves and be comfortable in our country. I guess this is to make up for whatever shortcomings our country can't offer to our visitors
Contrary to popular belief we don't have "Summer" season as it pertains to places where the cliimate has 4 seasons. The correct term is "Dry" and "Wet or Monsoon" season hehehe... #RealTalk
just bumped in to your videos...will help your grow your viewers..from 736 subs at this time. I just subscribed to your channel. let me see your life's journey here in PH. goodluck. John here/ Manila
Hi..bro..i understand for your opinions,,but you know..people here even if they are poor or simple life especially to the provinces but still happy,smiling,kindness,friendly people,.driving here is you can do what you do everywhere,you are free,but be careful always,avoid accident..you can manage your own do what will you do...so goodluck bro..for your travell here..🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️..
Ang mamalimos ( begging) ay katamaran (laziness). TEACH THEM HOW TO FISH. DO NOT GIVE THEM MONEY OR FOOD. The government have been rescuing these street dwellers, beggars and illegal squatters for many years, giving them money to start a new life in their province or even giving them free or very low cost housing. But they are still coming back to the street after a few months after selling their house provided by the government. GRABE MGA UGALI NYAN MATITIGAS ANG ULO AT MATATAPANG PA. Palaging dahilan nila " mahirap lang kami". MAHIRAP KA NA NGA IRESPONSABLE KA PA. DAPAT IKULONG NA YUNG MGA BUMABALIK PA ULI SA KALSADA MATAPOS TULUNGAN NG GOBYERNO.
@@Ravishing_Mr_Perfect yeah..i agree with you..many people doing that..mamalimos sila na imbes mgtrabaho ang lalakas nman nila..ang titigas ng ulo..pasali sagabal sa lansangan..kaya tuloy pgnkikita sila ng mga foreighners eh maraming mahihirap na pilipinos samantalang nagpapanggap lng dhil tamad mgtrabaho..gsto eh easy money..yong iba mayayaman pla nghihing ng pera sa kalye..hndi nilalahat..diba..
After a first trip to Tland many friends wanted to go also and asked what they should bring, bring a machete to hack through the humidity after leaving the plane in BKK…I stay in CM where it’s hot but not so humid, coming back to US the 80s and 90s didn’t faze me in the least…🙏🏻🇹🇭🇵🇭
LOL... dry heat is a different story. humidity is good to your skin tho... they like you dude! lol> am kinda bored in here in the cold... so i better go to the philippines soon then! lol
Ang mamalimos ( begging) ay katamaran (laziness). TEACH THEM HOW TO FISH. DO NOT GIVE THEM MONEY OR FOOD. The government have been rescuing these street dwellers, beggars and illegal squatters for many years, giving them money to start a new life in their province or even giving them free or very low cost housing. But they are still coming back to the street after a few months after selling their house provided by the government. GRABE MGA UGALI NYAN MATITIGAS ANG ULO AT MATATAPANG PA. Palaging dahilan nila " mahirap lang kami". MAHIRAP KA NA NGA IRESPONSABLE KA PA. DAPAT IKULONG NA YUNG MGA BUMABALIK PA ULI SA KALSADA MATAPOS TULUNGAN NG GOBYERNO.
If you're in a big city or a densely populated place, traffic is a nightmare. Also, wealth difference is very normal in big cities where there is Business/Leisure district. Some foreigners opt to live in provinces for less to no traffic difficulties, green scenery and be away from hectic life in Metro Manila.
yeah it's probably the density of the population that makes is so shocking. It's not like Chicago or New York where you'll maybe see a few hundred people on the streets but it's literally thousands of people and children out here
Yes even here in Malaysia it's the same the traffic is crazy... I avoid live in the city.. I prepare in the small town or province..I'm scared driving in the Phils.. if you drive in the Phils you need to be patience.. I've been in Indonesia, Bali it's the same I can't drive scary its like they are raising include the motorcycles... Looks rushing....
@@abramsphilippinevlog SIR,pls visit also the SUMMER CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES, the BAGUIO CITY..YOU WILL LOVE IT..THE CULTURE AND THE PEACE LIVING PEOPLE,THE IGOROT TRIBE!
@@marlyndangay8681 we went to Baguio our 2nd week in the Philippines! It’s one of the most beautiful places ever. Plus it was much cooler for a change 🥶
Believe me I grew up here and have never gotten used to our hot and humid weather but since I'm in the corporate world I'm always in the confines of our air conditioned office. If ever I go out that will be only for short lunch breaks by then even the heat becomes a welcome respite after spending long hours in our cold office. Filipinos who are not in the corporate world it is them who suffer the heat. That's why malls are a big thing here because it really is a big excuse to be in an air conditioned setting without having to pay. My suggestion to you is to plan your activities carefully on when you need to go out. Good luck handsome guy 😘 for rent why don't you try the areas around where there are concentrations of universities rent is cheaper and accessibility to convenience are nearer. I work in Makati but I rent near De La Salle university in Taft Avenue Manila which has a lot of cheap but well designed condominium and near Makati and Manila
i'm really happy with where we live, lots of stuff within walking distance and we feel very safe walking around our neighborhood. The fact that you move from air-conditioned really is a blessing. Seeing the workers outside with long sleeve shirts and pants and boots is so crazy to see. There's no way they aren't also dying in the heat
that misty heat in the philippines is nothing as compared to the watery heat here in the middle east! as in mega humid in july august and september that just standing outside for 2 minutes will drench and shower you with sweat.. so no need to complain there in the philippines..hehe
Yes, there is car insurance there but you need to get another insurance from a different company aside from the dealership you bought your car because it is not fully covered. Still cheap even if you buy.
THE SECRET WHEN TO DRIVE WITHOUT TRAFFIC DO NOT GO OUT PEAK HOURS LIKE OFFICE HOURS OR HOURS AFTER 5. ONLY FREE FROM TRAFFIC? 4AM TO 5 AM 11 AM TO 3 PM 10 PM ONWARDS BUT WITH HOLIDAYS I COULD SAY BETTER TO WALK 😂😂😂😂 WELCOME TO PHILIPPINES PLEASE ENJOY YOUR STAY GOD BLESS
Philippines is former US state and culture is still there. The burgers, basketball, music..etc most or some Filipinos prefer we are still a US State like Hawaii or Guam
We use umbrellas for both the sun and rain. You should see the traffic in India and in Saudi - Phils is actually tame in comparison. You know what they say, if you can drive in the Phils, you can drive anywhere. You just had a brush with our colonial mentality: if you are white, you must be "good".
We haven't seen your family members you said you brought them here with you why didn't you show them as part in your vlog it could be more interesting.
as good as giving money to beggars.... it is actually illegal to do that here in ph.. i mean jailtime (it's in our constitution). though no one really gets jailed to that, atleast you now have the knowledge. if you're going to give, give food instead. about the insurance. it depends on what you get, the cheapest one is the insurance for the one you hit (not your car) insurance are renewed every year. that's one of the requirement for renewing your vehicle. emission test places usually offers insurance or there's one near them. some also will go the trouble to renew the car for you (so you wont have to go to the LTO) (for a fee ofcourse 😂😂) but i will suggest you do the process yourself so you will learn.. it will take a long time of sitting though... so bring a full charge phone and gaming/reading stuff.
I talk about this in another video but I don’t have insurance. Doctors visits are like $10 and prescriptions are like $15. It’s so inexpensive I don’t see the need despite us having preexisting conditions.
i just give it to kids, they don't always have to be begging or selling anything. I see them doing it in front of cops all the time so if it's illegal nobody seems to care. Living in the Philippines can be tough and i'm sure the money goes a lot further for them than it does for me.
@@abramsphilippinevlog just buy them food but don't give them money. It's either their parents take it from them to buy food or their parents might spend on gambling alcohol or other vices. Or the kids might buy illegal substance with the money. Have you heard of the rugby boys?
@@axizcorp Ang mamalimos ( begging) ay katamaran (laziness). TEACH THEM HOW TO FISH. DO NOT GIVE THEM MONEY OR FOOD. The government have been rescuing these street dwellers, beggars and illegal squatters for many years, giving them money to start a new life in their province or even giving them free or very low cost housing. But they are still coming back to the street after a few months after selling their house provided by the government. GRABE MGA UGALI NYAN MATITIGAS ANG ULO AT MATATAPANG PA. Palaging dahilan nila " mahirap lang kami". MAHIRAP KA NA NGA IRESPONSABLE KA PA. DAPAT IKULONG NA YUNG MGA BUMABALIK PA ULI SA KALSADA MATAPOS TULUNGAN NG GOBYERNO.
It's not surprising that women hit on you with your good looks. Surely, even other "supposedly men" may do that when they see you. People here know how to appreciate beauty. This is a country where pageantry is a big thing and people spend a lot on making themselves look good. If you haven't been to Baguio, you must go there and experience the colder side of the country. It's the summer capital and people flock there during the summer season.
I was there my 2nd week here! Absolutely beautiful and we did a ton of different things there. ❤️ And you’re 100% right about the beauty part. Even the female employees at stores here are gorgeous. Seems like appearance here is a point of pride. (Not complaining 😂)
@@abramsphilippinevlog I'm just one of your new subscribers so I hadn't known yet which part of the country you've been to but yes, I heard in one of your videos that you've been to Baguio. Well, maybe I would just recommend Tagaytay if you haven't been there yet. 😊
@@abramsphilippinevlog women in the Philippines even if they’re not well off take pride in their appearance. Even on short errands they make sure they’ve got at least lipstick on.
Philippines is not the hottest tho. India, Australia, Middle East and Africa were way more hotter. Australia’s temperature in summer range from 38 C to 47 C same with India, Middle East and African countries
Also Abram yes. A lot of Filipinas will think youre cute. Women here have a thing for white guys and you look good yourself. However be careful of gold diggers. Some, some Filipinas takes advantage of white guys just to get rich themselves. You should be safe since youre married but you can give this advice to your friends.
Giving out money for beggars will attract more beggars (they will tell their friends). It's better to pay for services like shoe or bag repair or a haircut and then just give a big tip. Or buy something and pay the vendor or the delivery driver something extra. This rewards the hardworking folks instead of the lazy ones.
Hi Abram! Welcome to the Philippines! Great to see your positive and happy vibe in your vids! I am a Filipino who lived in the US and now retired in the Philippines with my American husband. He loves it here! Of course I do, too. One thing where we are ahead in the Philippines when compared to the US (I believe we are, I may be wrong) is Fintech instruments. We have a lot of mobile wallets! The most popular is Gcash! It is easily accessible for most Filipinos and is a mode of payment or transferring money in such a convenient way! Hope you get to use it! Btw, I live in Mindanao. I don't know if your have heard some wrong info about Mindanao not being safe for foreigners. It is totally safe here. There are so many tourists here and many expats as well who have chosen Mindanao to be their retirement home. Hope you and your family get to visit here some time!
Most filipina who lived in the provinces of the Philippines are the most shy type person. If you lived in Metro like Manila they are the most Liberated I guess 😆
tip always bring an umbrella helps with the heat when going out
Let's see during April and May and make another video :)
You bet! You have to anticipate the other driver’s actions. Defensive Driving! ! ! Honking horns is one of the safety net, “saying, be careful, I am here!!”
There are still many typical shy Filipinas here but today's generation, I agree there are bolder maybe influenced by socmed. But thank you for loving our Philippines. Mabuhay ka Abram!
Hmm, the one thing I noticed when I was in the Philippines was that my face wrinkles disappeared because of the humidity. I looked so much younger because my skin was plumed up. Totally true.
filipinas being so accomodating and welcoming and smiling laughing and everything DOESNT ALWAYS mean HITTING on you.its Justin their nature although they could be times they could be
look too in the san diego los angelles san francico houston a lot of homeless people too and sacrtamento homeless everywhere
Traffic is part of daily life if you are inside Metro Manila
If you are in the provinces laziness is just normal. But if you are in a city especially metro manila, laziness is an illness.
New sub here welcome to our beloved beautiful country,The Philippines, enjoy
Welcome to the Philippines.
That's why a lot of us don't do cars here. We ride motorcycles a lot, to avoid the traffic. Your 35 minutes could've been 10 if you rode a motorcycle for the less than 5 miles mall ride. :D
I’m in Los Angeles, it can take 35 mins to travel 5 miles, sometimes more, during rush hour or whatever the situation. It’s not unheard of.
Haha, yeah, it’s easy to get hit on over there, sure there are shy folks too but if they’re not that shy, they can be aggressive. When they want something, they go for it, haha!! And you’re a handsome fellow too.
He said he is 32 which is so shocking because he look very young. The young girls are probably the ones giggling on him and not the ones who are 25yo ++ women.
Car insurance is a third person insurance minimum but you can have a comprehensive if you want but it compulsory to brand new cars.
Interesting observations… Looking forward to your vlogs. Subscribed! LOL on women hitting on you 😅
The traffic? We call it organized chaos🤣. During the holidays, they call it carmageddon😂. Hopefully you'll get used to it. Welcome to the Philippines 😊🥰. Travel to the provinces and enjoy the Filipino hospitality we're known for.
Insurance is required when you register your vehicle.
Watching your vlog so raw,refine and well connected to your audience like we were just talking in front of each other. Keep it well and enjoy the Phils me as a filipino living in US misses my country a lot. So different for sure but even me can’t get used to live in western country. I’ve been kive and work in London UK also and been in Israel for 5yrs live and work and it was not the same stilll like Phil. You are brave enough to feel it that way moving to a foreign country ,seems reallly more fun and cheap to live in Phils.
I always tell people there are really only two seasons in the Philippines: "Hot & Humid" and "Hot & Humid with Rain". Love it though.
every car has insurance because it's required for getting a car registration, IF, they have updated car registration. Though maybe not everyone has comprehensive car insurance.
$1000/month rent in the Philippines is a lot. That's more than P50,000. That's more than 3x what a minimum wage earner gets paid here.
Your living the dream young man. -- I'm 73 but experienced the same thing with women in the US when 40 years old - moving from Columbus Ohio to Anaheim California / 1990 ! Wow it shocked me when 19 - 22 year old girls were hitting on me ! I wore nice clothes for work & appeared successful so apparently that was all it took ? I actually was 'successful' there so it likely showed - but it was my normal. -- Enjoy the weather and the life you have there. Many in the US maybe don't know enough (yet) to be jealous ? That will change as your viewership grows. Your a wise young man. = Live long and prosper !
Welcome to the Philippines bro. well if you want to live a peace and quite life explore some of our highly urbanized cities like davao city or iloilo city or cebu city im sure your gonna like it bro
Include Bohol in the list too😉
THANK U SO MUCH. GOD BLESS U ALL.
Can't wait to see your next video. Just subscribed.
Just had my first encounter with the police(blue boys) so new video coming soon! 😅
I was the same way, my first time coming here was in May!! no one warned me about the heat...lol. it was insane, i never experienced heat like this, then i got sick from the water, my anxiety kicked in, had to be hospitalized 4 days, after being released i got vertigo...lol. not fun at all, i still find it crazy hot, but much more adjusted now. :)
yeah i have not had the water here - wasn't sure if it was safe to drink so never tested my luck. Glad you are adjusting!
Filipinos Don't drink tap water
@@abramsphilippinevlog don't drink on tap water. You need drink water in plastic bottle that sell in the market. That is safe.
If u live in the city, don't drink the tap water but if it's in the province where it's not yet highly inhabited, then tap water is perfectly safe
of course there are laws and traffic rules and regulations here but many are still violating them and sometimes, rules are ignored by people because they can.
well, they said that hot and humid is healthier than hot and dry.
welcome to THE Philippines, I cant wait to comeback my home country
Great vid
Slowly Adapt Our culture Abram...Once You did it feel the difference between Us and other Countries hehehe..INGAT PALAGI.. MABUHAY at MERRY CHRISTMAS BROTHER...
Love it man!
Haha hi! I like your vibe, you sound like my friends. If I ever see you in person, I'll say hi. 😁🇵🇭
That’d be great!
As a Filipino who drives, predicting the movements of the other driver/s, I agree. Also people being careful? It depends. Motor vehicle drivers specifically give me headaches.
I think, we need an updaste about your family now. You have nice views and I think you should continue this channel.
good observations and experiences 👍
I don’t know how old you are but damn you look really young and you already have 5 kids. And no I’m not really judging I’m just saying you look really young… new subs here!
A very WARM welcome from the Philippines and the people.😊❤ God Bless to you and your Family.🙏❤
thank you! i love how even the comments sections are filled with kind welcoming people ☺
New subscriber here. Keep safe always!
Welcome and will do 👍
High humidity in the Philippines is due to climate change.30 or 40 years ago, it wasn't like this. Temperature was just fine.
Dude Ur livin' la Vida man👍that's how it is😀 Philippines is very nice esp when u have the above average income😀everything is CHEAPER compared 2 d u.s.🤟 subscribed
We have all types of insurances here including cars, they're just optional sometimes. Filipinos are also friendly most especially with foreigners because we want our guests (local or foreign) to enjoy themselves and be comfortable in our country. I guess this is to make up for whatever shortcomings our country can't offer to our visitors
Im new here
" shortcomings" don't even come to mind...it is just who we are. It is in our genes.
New subs here..enjoy.be safe
beware of storms twice a month
Good luck with the vlogging bruh
New subscribers here 🎊 🍻🙏🏼🍾💪🏼👍🏼✌🏼
Welcome!
Contrary to popular belief we don't have "Summer" season as it pertains to places where the cliimate has 4 seasons. The correct term is "Dry" and "Wet or Monsoon" season hehehe... #RealTalk
this dude is adorable
Aww shucks 😅
Congrats
just bumped in to your videos...will help your grow your viewers..from 736 subs at this time. I just subscribed to your channel. let me see your life's journey here in PH. goodluck. John here/ Manila
glad to have you join the journey! ♥
Hi..bro..i understand for your opinions,,but you know..people here even if they are poor or simple life especially to the provinces but still happy,smiling,kindness,friendly people,.driving here is you can do what you do everywhere,you are free,but be careful always,avoid accident..you can manage your own do what will you do...so goodluck bro..for your travell here..🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️..
Ang mamalimos ( begging) ay katamaran (laziness). TEACH THEM HOW TO FISH. DO NOT GIVE THEM MONEY OR FOOD. The government have been rescuing these street dwellers, beggars and illegal squatters for many years, giving them money to start a new life in their province or even giving them free or very low cost housing. But they are still coming back to the street after a few months after selling their house provided by the government. GRABE MGA UGALI NYAN MATITIGAS ANG ULO AT MATATAPANG PA. Palaging dahilan nila " mahirap lang kami". MAHIRAP KA NA NGA IRESPONSABLE KA PA. DAPAT IKULONG NA YUNG MGA BUMABALIK PA ULI SA KALSADA MATAPOS TULUNGAN NG GOBYERNO.
@@Ravishing_Mr_Perfect yeah..i agree with you..many people doing that..mamalimos sila na imbes mgtrabaho ang lalakas nman nila..ang titigas ng ulo..pasali sagabal sa lansangan..kaya tuloy pgnkikita sila ng mga foreighners eh maraming mahihirap na pilipinos samantalang nagpapanggap lng dhil tamad mgtrabaho..gsto eh easy money..yong iba mayayaman pla nghihing ng pera sa kalye..hndi nilalahat..diba..
Your insight is on point…
Good
Driving in the Philippines is "Organized Chaos".
After a first trip to Tland many friends wanted to go also and asked what they should bring, bring a machete to hack through the humidity after leaving the plane in BKK…I stay in CM where it’s hot but not so humid, coming back to US the 80s and 90s didn’t faze me in the least…🙏🏻🇹🇭🇵🇭
LOL... dry heat is a different story. humidity is good to your skin tho... they like you dude! lol> am kinda bored in here in the cold... so i better go to the philippines soon then! lol
Ang mamalimos ( begging) ay katamaran (laziness). TEACH THEM HOW TO FISH. DO NOT GIVE THEM MONEY OR FOOD. The government have been rescuing these street dwellers, beggars and illegal squatters for many years, giving them money to start a new life in their province or even giving them free or very low cost housing. But they are still coming back to the street after a few months after selling their house provided by the government. GRABE MGA UGALI NYAN MATITIGAS ANG ULO AT MATATAPANG PA. Palaging dahilan nila " mahirap lang kami". MAHIRAP KA NA NGA IRESPONSABLE KA PA. DAPAT IKULONG NA YUNG MGA BUMABALIK PA ULI SA KALSADA MATAPOS TULUNGAN NG GOBYERNO.
If you're in a big city or a densely populated place, traffic is a nightmare. Also, wealth difference is very normal in big cities where there is Business/Leisure district. Some foreigners opt to live in provinces for less to no traffic difficulties, green scenery and be away from hectic life in Metro Manila.
yeah it's probably the density of the population that makes is so shocking. It's not like Chicago or New York where you'll maybe see a few hundred people on the streets but it's literally thousands of people and children out here
Yes even here in Malaysia it's the same the traffic is crazy... I avoid live in the city.. I prepare in the small town or province..I'm scared driving in the Phils.. if you drive in the Phils you need to be patience.. I've been in Indonesia, Bali it's the same I can't drive scary its like they are raising include the motorcycles... Looks rushing....
@@abramsphilippinevlog SIR,pls visit also the SUMMER CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES, the BAGUIO CITY..YOU WILL LOVE IT..THE CULTURE AND THE PEACE LIVING PEOPLE,THE IGOROT TRIBE!
@@marlyndangay8681 we went to Baguio our 2nd week in the Philippines! It’s one of the most beautiful places ever. Plus it was much cooler for a change 🥶
Believe me I grew up here and have never gotten used to our hot and humid weather but since I'm in the corporate world I'm always in the confines of our air conditioned office. If ever I go out that will be only for short lunch breaks by then even the heat becomes a welcome respite after spending long hours in our cold office. Filipinos who are not in the corporate world it is them who suffer the heat. That's why malls are a big thing here because it really is a big excuse to be in an air conditioned setting without having to pay. My suggestion to you is to plan your activities carefully on when you need to go out. Good luck handsome guy 😘 for rent why don't you try the areas around where there are concentrations of universities rent is cheaper and accessibility to convenience are nearer. I work in Makati but I rent near De La Salle university in Taft Avenue Manila which has a lot of cheap but well designed condominium and near Makati and Manila
i'm really happy with where we live, lots of stuff within walking distance and we feel very safe walking around our neighborhood. The fact that you move from air-conditioned really is a blessing. Seeing the workers outside with long sleeve shirts and pants and boots is so crazy to see. There's no way they aren't also dying in the heat
Philippines is a tropical country of course you can observe hotter months during summer and some few months
that misty heat in the philippines is nothing as compared to the watery heat here in the middle east! as in mega humid in july august and september that just standing outside for 2 minutes will drench and shower you with sweat.. so no need to complain there in the philippines..hehe
Hi Abram, can you share tips on finding houses to rent for big families. Thank you, friend.
absolutely! i'll make a video on it ☺
Yes, there is car insurance there but you need to get another insurance from a different company aside from the dealership you bought your car because it is not fully covered. Still cheap even if you buy.
@@fenderbend3r yeah car insurance is only 1000php for the year which is like $17
New sub here 👍🏼👏😀
Welcome!
Great
Give Gen a hand-holder leash for you. Or a big fly swatter. Lol!!
hahahahaha she's used to it already
Abram: OMG! this place is sooo freaking hot!
Me:*sips my Kopiko Black in 11:57am*
THE SECRET WHEN TO DRIVE WITHOUT TRAFFIC DO NOT GO OUT PEAK HOURS LIKE OFFICE HOURS OR HOURS AFTER 5.
ONLY FREE FROM TRAFFIC?
4AM TO 5 AM
11 AM TO 3 PM
10 PM ONWARDS
BUT WITH HOLIDAYS
I COULD SAY
BETTER TO WALK 😂😂😂😂
WELCOME TO PHILIPPINES
PLEASE ENJOY YOUR STAY
GOD BLESS
Philippines is former US state and culture is still there. The burgers, basketball, music..etc most or some Filipinos prefer we are still a US State like Hawaii or Guam
Welcome to the Philippines, enjoy! Just subscribed 👍
Hahahahh.Asian driver are suvivors!
Chirstmas season in the Philippines = Heavy traffic
We use umbrellas for both the sun and rain. You should see the traffic in India and in Saudi - Phils is actually tame in comparison. You know what they say, if you can drive in the Phils, you can drive anywhere. You just had a brush with our colonial mentality: if you are white, you must be "good".
We haven't seen your family members you said you brought them here with you why didn't you show them as part in your vlog it could be more interesting.
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right! but Philippines is too varied climate and temperature wise.
you fit in the "cute" category on how filipinos see foreigners
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as good as giving money to beggars.... it is actually illegal to do that here in ph.. i mean jailtime (it's in our constitution). though no one really gets jailed to that, atleast you now have the knowledge. if you're going to give, give food instead.
about the insurance. it depends on what you get, the cheapest one is the insurance for the one you hit (not your car)
insurance are renewed every year. that's one of the requirement for renewing your vehicle. emission test places usually offers insurance or there's one near them. some also will go the trouble to renew the car for you (so you wont have to go to the LTO) (for a fee ofcourse 😂😂) but i will suggest you do the process yourself so you will learn.. it will take a long time of sitting though... so bring a full charge phone and gaming/reading stuff.
guys collab to making it happen vlog
I’m open to meetups with other vloggers! 🔥
@@abramsphilippinevlog yah he lives in bgc for good and has a half a million pilipino subcribers but if you want try collab to Cong Tv channel
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Welcome to the Philippines traffic epic 😋
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Be very careful with those street children and never open your window during traffic stops
You're so cute
Wow what a previllage.... convertible driver license ... Enjoy driving.... there's a saying BASTA DRIVER SWEET LOVER 😂😂😂😂😂 expected
Rather live in the heat than winter lol
How is healthcare? Do you have insurance? or pay out of pocket?
I talk about this in another video but I don’t have insurance. Doctors visits are like $10 and prescriptions are like $15. It’s so inexpensive I don’t see the need despite us having preexisting conditions.
Don't give money to beggars. It's illegal. They become too dependent, and some of them are handled by syndicates.
i just give it to kids, they don't always have to be begging or selling anything. I see them doing it in front of cops all the time so if it's illegal nobody seems to care. Living in the Philippines can be tough and i'm sure the money goes a lot further for them than it does for me.
@@abramsphilippinevlog just buy them food but don't give them money. It's either their parents take it from them to buy food or their parents might spend on gambling alcohol or other vices. Or the kids might buy illegal substance with the money. Have you heard of the rugby boys?
@@axizcorp Ang mamalimos ( begging) ay katamaran (laziness). TEACH THEM HOW TO FISH. DO NOT GIVE THEM MONEY OR FOOD. The government have been rescuing these street dwellers, beggars and illegal squatters for many years, giving them money to start a new life in their province or even giving them free or very low cost housing. But they are still coming back to the street after a few months after selling their house provided by the government. GRABE MGA UGALI NYAN MATITIGAS ANG ULO AT MATATAPANG PA. Palaging dahilan nila " mahirap lang kami". MAHIRAP KA NA NGA IRESPONSABLE KA PA. DAPAT IKULONG NA YUNG MGA BUMABALIK PA ULI SA KALSADA MATAPOS TULUNGAN NG GOBYERNO.
These foreigners are EMOTIONALLY DAMAGE! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 just kidding. Im grateful God gave me braveness not laziness.
I didn’t know it’ll illegal?
It's not surprising that women hit on you with your good looks. Surely, even other "supposedly men" may do that when they see you. People here know how to appreciate beauty. This is a country where pageantry is a big thing and people spend a lot on making themselves look good.
If you haven't been to Baguio, you must go there and experience the colder side of the country. It's the summer capital and people flock there during the summer season.
I was there my 2nd week here! Absolutely beautiful and we did a ton of different things there. ❤️
And you’re 100% right about the beauty part. Even the female employees at stores here are gorgeous. Seems like appearance here is a point of pride. (Not complaining 😂)
@@abramsphilippinevlog I'm just one of your new subscribers so I hadn't known yet which part of the country you've been to but yes, I heard in one of your videos that you've been to Baguio. Well, maybe I would just recommend Tagaytay if you haven't been there yet. 😊
@@abramsphilippinevlog women in the Philippines even if they’re not well off take pride in their appearance. Even on short errands they make sure they’ve got at least lipstick on.
Philippines is not the hottest tho. India, Australia, Middle East and Africa were way more hotter. Australia’s temperature in summer range from 38 C to 47 C same with India, Middle East and African countries
Our traffic is way better than traffic in New York or LA
Your family is really pretty inside-out...
If in the US you are like a 6-7... here, with that skin, you are like an 11. 😅🤣😂
Also Abram yes. A lot of Filipinas will think youre cute. Women here have a thing for white guys and you look good yourself. However be careful of gold diggers. Some, some Filipinas takes advantage of white guys just to get rich themselves. You should be safe since youre married but you can give this advice to your friends.
Car insurance is a requirement the moment you own a car!
Giving out money for beggars will attract more beggars (they will tell their friends). It's better to pay for services like shoe or bag repair or a haircut and then just give a big tip. Or buy something and pay the vendor or the delivery driver something extra. This rewards the hardworking folks instead of the lazy ones.
great suggestion! we will do more of that. We've also switched to giving the kids food instead of money.
@@abramsphilippinevlog yes Sir,its better..thanks!
@@abramsphilippinevlog i am your new subscribere here,its me marlyn
Hi Abram! Welcome to the Philippines! Great to see your positive and happy vibe in your vids! I am a Filipino who lived in the US and now retired in the Philippines with my American husband. He loves it here! Of course I do, too. One thing where we are ahead in the Philippines when compared to the US (I believe we are, I may be wrong) is Fintech instruments. We have a lot of mobile wallets! The most popular is Gcash! It is easily accessible for most Filipinos and is a mode of payment or transferring money in such a convenient way! Hope you get to use it! Btw, I live in Mindanao. I don't know if your have heard some wrong info about Mindanao not being safe for foreigners. It is totally safe here. There are so many tourists here and many expats as well who have chosen Mindanao to be their retirement home. Hope you and your family get to visit here some time!
GCash is amazing. Super easy to setup too!
Most filipina who lived in the provinces of the Philippines are the most shy type person. If you lived in Metro like Manila they are the most Liberated I guess 😆
Filipinos are warm and hot