WHERE DO YOU GET ALL YOUR INFORMATION FOR ALL YOUR VIDEOS?? AND DONT YOU GET TIRED OF SEARCHING FOR KZitem CONTENT. WHY NOT J7ST LIVE YOUR LIFE OVER THERE?
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
I'm Living a great life here. Today traveling up to Cebu for a week then next month to Manila to visit friend. Thank you for your concern and comment Jammer
@gemox3225
2 ай бұрын
There's not much work for foreigners in the Philippines. I tried to look myself. English teaching jobs are taken by Filipinos, for example. Thus there are many foreign youtubers.
@gemox3225
2 ай бұрын
@timtarr. You may have worked in the steel industry, but your English is terrible. Are you a native speaker? And who would want to sit around and do nothing all day? Please put more thought into your posts and check your grammar.
@RickRogers-o8m
2 ай бұрын
These videos are great!!
@TrevorMelbourne-ef1in
2 ай бұрын
I’m a very experienced world travel and love Mike’s videos. You’re free not to watch ✌️
@herchickenlegs4
2 ай бұрын
ITS NOT JUST IN THE PHILIPPINES IT HAPPENS EVERYWHERE IN THE WORLD. IT'S ALWAYS HAPPENED IN THE UK. AMERICA IS EVEN WORSE. 😂😂😂😂😂
@Glenn-mq8ts
Ай бұрын
He's speaking about the Philippines, that's why he's speaking about the Philippines, and no other country.
@bradleymiller7375
Ай бұрын
@@Glenn-mq8tsand lies!
@Glenn-mq8ts
Ай бұрын
@@bradleymiller7375 about what? Show your work. Too Funny.
@tonymediati8274
Ай бұрын
STOP YELLING 😂
@bradleymiller7375
Ай бұрын
@@Glenn-mq8ts come find it
@119jle
2 ай бұрын
Never get the P1k notes. No one has change. Never carry over higher than P500 peso note. Wear a damn money belt.
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
i carry 1k notes not a problem but having smaller bills and change is a good idea
@AndreRoberts-tw7dt
2 ай бұрын
@@119jle never fold the new 1000 note made of plastic. 🤣🤣🤣
@gregben
2 ай бұрын
The BDO (Banco De Oro Unibank) ATMs spit out P1k notes like there's no tomorrow. Sometimes it'll spit out a few P500 notes, but that's not often in my experience. I guess you could withdraw P500 notes one at a time, but you'd be there all day if you want to withdraw P5k 🤣
@garyzies3486
Ай бұрын
P1k notes are usually no problem in cities that have a 7-Eleven.
@Abcdefg1226ytytyrt
Ай бұрын
Yes they do..I use them all the time.
@trololotrolololololo2608
24 күн бұрын
I met a Filipino girl online 2 weeks before my flight to the Philippines, she met me at the airport and said, let's go to my village in the province. I'll stay with her, because it will be cheaper, I won't have to pay for a hotel. On the very first day. Her cousins stole 300 euros from me.
@mikesphilippineretirement
24 күн бұрын
sorry to hear
@trololotrolololololo2608
24 күн бұрын
@@mikesphilippineretirement I thought they were my family and I trusted them, but They took advantage of my trust.
@MrJoe1199
2 ай бұрын
@mikespjilippineretirement thanks for this video -- a ton of good advice & excellent safety precautions. THANKS!
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
Our pleasure! Mr Joe
@donpardo1
2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for your insights about staying out of trouble not just for the Philippines. Going overseas for whatever reason is not enticing for me anymore. Luckily I live very happily and safely in one of the best countries and cities on the planet .🙏
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
yes you are
@GaryH-pw9cm
Ай бұрын
Yeah, I have been in many places in the world and when the plane lands in the states I like the feeling that I am home. Despite the problems the USA is still a nice place to call home.😊
@FlipandTheBlueMule
2 ай бұрын
GREAT ADVICE MIKE !! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🫡⚓️🇺🇸🇺🇸👋👋👍
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
Thank you my friend
@bradleymiller7375
Ай бұрын
Great LIES!
@EasternDreamer615
2 ай бұрын
These are all great tips Mike. I'd add that one danger can be a lack of familiarity. I've been to places in the Philippines where I felt perfectly safe during the day but at night, were not well-lit. Electricity is expensive in the Philippines. There was nothing wrong with the area but it would be very easy to get lost in the area I'm thinking about and if your phone runs out of battery, you could be in for a serious challenge trying to get to where you need to go. I wouldn't want to be in a situation where I'm knocking on strangers doors in the middle of the night, in an area that I've never been, hoping someone is awake and can help me figure things out. Some dangers can come not from the people but from the fact that you don't know your way around the area like you know your hometown in the US/UK/Aus/Canada/etc.
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
great point you are making. How is everything going with you?
@EasternDreamer615
2 ай бұрын
@@mikesphilippineretirement Hey Mike, hope you're doing well this weekend. I'm doing ok, in Vietnam currently but not feeling it. I'm thinking about heading to the PH earlier than expected but not sure yet. I'll be sure to let you know if that lines up, the PH is a big more complex logistically.
@roysheaks1261
Ай бұрын
Street dogs get pretty feisty at night, and band together with their equally unvaccinated brethren.
@GaryH-pw9cm
Ай бұрын
I let my wife do all the talking when in the Philippines. She could get things done that I would never be able to get done. Had an argument with the hotel staff over reservations. I was going nowhere. My wife said something in Cebuano to the hotel manager and like magic no problem. 😊
@bradleymiller7375
Ай бұрын
Hahahahahahahahahahaha
@GaryH-pw9cm
Ай бұрын
You got to be careful with ice. You can get sick. I got as sick as a dog from ice in a soft drink and that was in Cebu. I should have known better as I lived two years in Vietnam. If it is not in a sealed bottle forget it.
@georgetinant9486
2 ай бұрын
Great advice Mike !! So true what you say !! it's 35 C in Alberta , Canada - Hot and dry like your past hot season , Cheers
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍Stay cool and safe George
@tobiasmichaels1050
2 ай бұрын
this was excellent for the newbies and a good reminder too
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
Glad you think so!
@BenzJaguar
2 ай бұрын
Another great Deterrence Safety Video 👍
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
hahaha. Safety Video love it. Take care @BenzJaguar and thank you for watching
@Jim-zu2lr
2 ай бұрын
Love your video's but let's have a positive,happy video about the Philippines once in a while.
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
Like what? I have one funny video about a you tubers who was thinking he had a cute girl going up to his room but found out she was a he. Hahaha
@DESSLOK17327
2 ай бұрын
GO BLUE !!!! OK I went to Penn State, you're both kicking our behinds 🤧
@unevernountiludo
7 күн бұрын
As for credit card safety: Erase the 3 digit cvc-number and memorize or save it on the cloud or elsewhere.
@mikesphilippineretirement
5 күн бұрын
thanks for sharing
@nede5936
2 ай бұрын
well said, Mike
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
@nede5936 thank you
@wickman.r4662
2 ай бұрын
I’m fit age 80 and did the 650 steps up and down El Pinion at Guatape. Get fit and loose your 40 pounds of being overweight. Try intermittent fasting. I’m enjoying adventures with one or the other ages 33 & 40. Both svelte, fit and vetted. We proved our health by getting blood tested for 7 types of HIV. I swim daily in some of the ten pools at Estadio Olympica complex, Medellin, Colombia. I’ve visited your WW II Japanese shrine above Valencia; other similar Japanese monuments in northern Luzon; and participated in medical mission to remote Ambaguio mountain village in Nueva Vizcaya province.
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
wickman. blad blad blad. I, I, I, Me, Me, Me your just to good to be watching you tube get a life
@jamescalifornia2964
2 ай бұрын
😳❗️ This guy's prostate must be sore ...
@tarzanztoonz
2 ай бұрын
great vlog mike!, and guys, its so very true what mike is saying please take heed!!, thanks again mike for the very valuable very important info,,,thanks so much for spreading awareness sir,,,
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
thank you for the nice comment
@johnscherf1228
Ай бұрын
Thanks Mike great advice and right on! I have been to the Philippines many times but never had any problems! Good video! Men, don't want to go to the Philippines? You can find a lot of Filipino girls here in the United States! Non citizens and US citizens!
@mikesphilippineretirement
Ай бұрын
you can just look
@amyfrankle5773
Ай бұрын
Is not only in the Philippines you can get the disease, it’s in United States too, and all over the world.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Ай бұрын
yes it is
@martinfouche7146
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the update!!!
@lksdgh6058
2 ай бұрын
I once lost my iphone in the Tricycle in the Philippines. Then with some locals we called the number, the guy picked up, and they talked to him and he brought back the phone. It fell out of my pocket and was at the spot where I was sitting. I gave the guy 500 pesos I was so happy.
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
and lucky
@simon77047
24 күн бұрын
Same here. I lost my phone while riding a tricycle to a store. I went inside and then realized I didn't have it. I ran outside, but of course the tricycle was already gone. I'm not sure how, but the tricycle driver brought back my phone a short time later. I was extremely grateful and gave him a big tip. I've kept my phone better secured ever since.
@lannyg
2 ай бұрын
i always have two wallets carry one hide one. two id's with two different credit and debit cards. take pictures of everything. also most cards you can lock/unlock right on your phone. divide any cash so youre not carrying it all. I only drink from a sealed bottle of water.
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
good advice Lanny
@119jle
2 ай бұрын
Wear a money belt duh
@Gregory-Masovutch
2 ай бұрын
@@lannyg I carry my Filipino drivers license and Philippines credit cards. Transactions online could only be approved by OTP. ATM withdrawals are 18 pesos. Many places also accept gcash or maya so little cash is needed and can be linked also to Philippine bank accounts. I encourage any foreignor to get an ACR card and open up a Philippine bank account.
@wjebel
Ай бұрын
what about coffee from a restaurant? Safe or not?
@GaryH-pw9cm
Ай бұрын
@@wjebel Hotels are usually ok. The farther you get from the hotels the more chance you take. In my case it was a friend of my future wife that offered a soft drink with ice at her home. I thought this is Cebu so should be no problem. I was wrong. I was as sick as a dog all the way back to the states.🤮 I would stick with bottled water or Pepsi Cola from SM City or another supermarket.
@jdtravels5140
2 ай бұрын
Never fight the current. It’s a losing battle. I used to work rescue. It’s amazing how much trouble people find.
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing @jdtravels5140
@joestone8576
2 ай бұрын
That applies to scuba diving as well. You won't drown but it will ruin the dive
@josephsassone3753
2 ай бұрын
Excellent advice. I never let my guard down in the Philippines. We foreigners are a TARGET!!! Never forget that, guys.
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
thanks for sharing
@Gregory-Masovutch
2 ай бұрын
Never let your guard down in America or any other countries.
@mauimixer6040
2 ай бұрын
Because you are seen as Rich, no matter how poor you feel.
@Gregory-Masovutch
2 ай бұрын
@@mauimixer6040 There's only a few financially we'll to do foreignors. The Chinese Corporations through Philippines Corporations own a good wealth concentration. Same with Korean entities. The American foreigners are entirely overrated to many Filipinas as well.
@GaryH-pw9cm
Ай бұрын
My first time in the Philippines in 1989 at the airport in Cebu (Mactan) when we got off the plane there were Army personnel with machine guns watching everyone. It was very unnerving. Cebu was ok though.
@1320_ikimasho
Ай бұрын
They have a lot of scammers there. These people are ruthless, don't care, and will do anything to exploit you. So I would be really careful who you give your phone number to.
@gerardohurtada
Ай бұрын
Are you sure filipinos are ruthless where you from ,go back to your country
@BrianSmith-yn2zg
2 ай бұрын
When I get my credit cards I write down the 3 numbers on the back and then scratch them off for that very reason.
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
wow never heard that before
@jsully4064
2 ай бұрын
@BrianSmith-yn2zg Great idea!
@jamesalan1354
2 ай бұрын
I do the same and write where you sign see I'd. I take pics of the and email myself and put in a folder. Same as with the passport I make multiple copies and only go out with the copies.
@Mikeyyyy_L
2 ай бұрын
Great idea! Just make sure you don’t loose or forget it.
@NeilHaskins
2 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same. I have everything memorized from doing online orders, so it's not like I need those 3 digits there.
@119jle
2 ай бұрын
Keep $500 concealed in a money belt that you wear every day and it won’t matter where you’re at in the Philippines you can get to the other end
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
good point
@peeweebarney
2 ай бұрын
I also have a money belt tucked inside my shirt. Plus, a fanny pack in front of my belly. My small cash that I use is in a plastic (used to be for my face mask storage) that I put in my front pocket.
@Lat265
Ай бұрын
The other end of what?
@andysnyder4603
Ай бұрын
As a seasoned foreign traveler especially to Costa Rica and I've been to the Philippines since my wife is from there, A lot of the ideas and thoughts on your very good but just listen to this for a moment. wearing a money belt is an excellent idea to keep people from finding out they have money on your person. around your neck wear a small passport holder that you can also put some of your credit cards and money in. You can also take some money and put it below the sole inner soul of your shit if they're removable. consciously decide you're going to have some small bills in a pocket in the front so if you need to pay for tips or small transportation charges you can pull from that money. most of the time just use your credit card for pulling money out of an ATM but not going to the restaurant and using it there. dress casual but clean so you're not wearing really expensive flashy stuff. If the cab you get into has a meter make sure it's turned on and it works If not get out of the cab immediately. never use a wallet in a foreign country always keep your money in a little bag either around your waist in a money belt or around your neck.
@Lerhroydq
7 күн бұрын
@@119jle a 1000 peso bill in P10000 hidden in front pockets for emergencies
@stevehatten209
2 ай бұрын
Clark Airbase Phillipines 1984. Walked off base first liberty call. A group of about 9 kids ages 5 to 12 walked up to me asking for money, then grabbed my hands and tugged on my clothes until I finally broke free. I was a good overseas sailor, had all my money on my inside pocket of jeans and in my shoes. I get to the bar and pick up a girl. She says, "What time do you have to be back on base ?" I lift up my wrist to check the time, and all I had was a bare wrist ! Remember, they were just kids who probably needed that Citizen dive watch more than I did.
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
great story thanks for sharing
@mauimixer6040
2 ай бұрын
In Subic bay, Olongapo, 79, had an almost similar experience crossing the foot bridge to town as theypatted me down tryingtopick pocket me. Except , growing up in the projects of Philadelphia I was wiser than they thought and surprised the kids when I picked up on3 and threw him off the bridge! It was only about 8ft down and they would jump off regularly anyway chasing coins guys would toss off the ,and miss, to the girls holding baskets below . Well, they remembered me from that point onwards and didn't try again. Lol Once in awhile I would toss them bunch of change on paydays anyway. I don't recommend any doing what I did as because of my position and local friends (law enforcement)I had protection like immunity. 😊 Thanks for the flashbacks.
@roysheaks1261
Ай бұрын
At the Santo Nino Church in Cebu City, a bunch of little street kids surrounded my wife and me. They were doing a lot of touching me, so I put my wallet in my hand and held it up out of reach. I’m 6’2” tall. I also saw the kids’ “handler” off to the side, staring at me. We already do a lot of what you suggest.
@GaryH-pw9cm
Ай бұрын
@@roysheaks1261 Yeah that is not a good place to be. Most of Cebu is ok. I never had a problem.
@lorenachatelain2834
Ай бұрын
I agree with you.
@mr.joshua7586
2 ай бұрын
Just watched this video. I've been here in the Philippines NCR Now a solid (21) years. From the states also. With regards to the water, I have never experienced any sickness from drinking any of the water here. From day (1)until now over (20) years later, I've been drinking straight from the tap, ice cubes as well made from tap water. Upon provincial visits, never had any issues with drinking water but use precaution of the water source. Still I find your video very informative, well spoken and extremely helpful to other foreigners/expats who decide to travel/visit or even live here. The advices presented very good with the common or unexpected scenarios. Excellent advice. Good video
@GaryH-pw9cm
Ай бұрын
I was in Vietnam two years and never got sick. The only time I got sick was in Cebu from Ice. The plane ride back to the states was not fun at all.
@bradleymiller7375
Ай бұрын
@mr.joshua, u really think this good video?? It's BS!
@RandyRhode-yq5hq
2 ай бұрын
I am 74 and was slightly drunk on walking street in Angeles City at 3 AM. My hotel was 6 blocks away. I automatically went to the trik corner to get a ride to my hotel. It wasn't worth the risk of walking in the couple of isolated blocks, with dark spots, to the hotel.
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
@RandyRhode-yq5hq better safe than sorry.
@kennyl.TheSilverJewelryGuy
2 ай бұрын
A slightly drunk 74 year old walking the streets at 3am, wow either you got balls or a death wish lol
@RandyRhode-yq5hq
2 ай бұрын
@@kennyl.TheSilverJewelryGuy I was on Walking Street and it was well lite and numerous people on the street.
@philmcleod111
2 ай бұрын
AC is a huge slum
@jasonjames4254
2 ай бұрын
@@kennyl.TheSilverJewelryGuy 🤣🤣😂
@josephbanys8396
2 ай бұрын
i been comming to the Philippines since 1978.I used to drink out of rhe faucet in Olongapo in 1978.I never got sick.I used to play pool in tondo.
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
good to hear
@tedjohnson4451
2 ай бұрын
Even in the US, I travel with a Decoy Wallet in my back pocket. Real wallet in Front Pocket. Phone in a pocket INSIDE my Cargo Pocket.
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
Cargo pants a good way to carry many things
@mar_x686
2 ай бұрын
Exactly!
@sshlubb243
2 ай бұрын
Don't carry your credit/debit cards on you...Keep them locked up inside your residence...Only carry them if you are going to use them on a particular day...Leave the house with an amount of cash that you need for that day...Use ATM machines that are in safe places...Hotels...Bank Lobby...the Malls...Try to avoid using free standing ATM's that are out on "the street"...And never carry your passport unless you are going to use it that day...Then get it back to the house...Stay vigilant and don't let your guard down...
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
thanks for sharing
@Mikeyyyy_L
2 ай бұрын
Here one that happened to me but I caught it in time before it got big. Went out to eat with friends at last minute and didn’t have any cash for the check so I used my credit card. I let the server take it and she went out of my sight. A few days later I signed into my online banking and was seeing small $1-2 charges on it. I called my bank and they said that’s how they see if it’s still active before they make big purchases.
@Mikeyyyy_L
2 ай бұрын
Not in the Ph. Was here in USA.
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
I have seen that then BOOM a big charge
@MickeyMishra
Ай бұрын
Cash really is best in these cases.
@DarrylHughes-wn4px
2 ай бұрын
Think all your warnings are valid. Have been to the philippines several times and the ice and water warning is so very true. Remember its all private hospitals here.
@palirvin1871
2 ай бұрын
Sorry, you failed to mention. YOU MUST HAVE PIN CODE access turned on on your phone and that even is not 100% because of wear patterns on your phone protector screen. Never EVER keep all you money and all your Credit/Debit cards in one single bundle. Take at least $500 USD and one or more plastic cars, wrap it tight, cover it with something like a sleeve or even thick piece of papers to obscure it's content and hide it somewhere in the lining of your luggage. Most thieves won't take your big bag of smelly clothes if the get access to your room. They will grab your backpack, camera bag and anything they can sneak out with. Divide your money into at least two piles and store separate. I really like the reminder about the PASSPORT ID card, I am ordering one next.
@peterpoulter1420
2 ай бұрын
Mike the same beggars are always hanging around when you leave the Quest hotel and go to the mall or the 7/11 . They are little professional thieves. Cheers 🍻
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
we see a lot on that part of the road going to Ayala Mall
@UlilangMatapang
2 ай бұрын
I lived on top of Quest for 3 yrs.. yes they are called the Bajao they are beggars that can earn 30k+ a month if you give them bur they are not thieves.
@mikevaldez4895
2 ай бұрын
number one never never talk about money, form foreigner to the Filipino, you don't know them. had foreigner tell me that his girlfriend family is constantly asking for money. come to find out he bragged to the father of the girl friend that he was a millionaire.💸💸💸💸💸
@Max-oi9es
2 ай бұрын
You are so right about the water and the icecubes. After a small sip during breakfast at a restaurant I realized the cubes had a weird tastes. I knew then to ask for no cubes. One drink with unfamiliar pathogens can ruin a weekend, or worse✌🏾
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
thanks for sharing Max
@Dennisthemenace-hp3wf
2 ай бұрын
So just basically act as you would in Mexico. 👍
@Prinskorv0
Ай бұрын
🤣
@bradleymiller7375
Ай бұрын
@@Dennisthemenace-hp3wfor United States!
@DACTION1209
2 ай бұрын
Mike, Thanks for this reminder. As it relates to the water etc., it got me @ 25 years ago. I was so sick that all I ate for 2 days was Kit Kat(s), Saltine Crackers and Sprite. I had forgotten. It was bad. Also, I was stung in Batangas by a jelly fish. OUCH! I should be there in a week or 2 to visit.
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@ebx100
2 ай бұрын
It's good KZitemrs are finally telling the other side of the story about the Philippines. It certainly is not all negative, but so many videos I've seen is how wonderful the Philippines are, and don't even mention what can go wrong. This is a very realistic video, and I hope more guys see this video before they make their first trip.
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
I do not know about other Tubers but I just do my thing
@Darth_Vader258
2 ай бұрын
@@mikesphilippineretirement The Philippines 🇵🇭 just like many countries have both Negatives and Positives.
@bradleymiller7375
Ай бұрын
@mikesphilippineretirement , WITH NO CLASS MIKE!
@Chickenlegs836
2 ай бұрын
HI 👋 MIKE! Good informative video brother thanks 🙏 👍. Always be aware of your surroundings, money in front secure pocket, & don’t trust anyone you don’t know period👍. Respect one another & enjoy your time while in the Philippines 🇵🇭. Blessings 🙏🌼🌺🌸
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
Thank you. Being smart and common sense will go a long way
@Chickenlegs836
2 ай бұрын
@@mikesphilippineretirement COMMON SENSE ANYWHERE WE TRAVEL. SAFE TRAVELS TO CEBU & HAVE A GOOD TIME!! BLESSINGS 🙏🌸🌺🌼
@davemojarra2666
Ай бұрын
Thank you. Im keeping my dumb azz in Florida.
@CJfromFlorida
2 ай бұрын
I had a Mango shake at a hotel on Siquior Island and forgot to ask about the ice used. I was sick for 2 days with high fever and diarrhea. Be careful.
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
be careful always
@zrivera4950
Ай бұрын
@@CJfromFlorida I had the same issue for 3 days with the exact same symptoms. It was rough!
@craigsphilippines466
2 ай бұрын
I thought I would check you out, another old guy who comes to the Philippines and starts up a KZitem channel, you guys are coming out of the woodwork. You do realise everything you are talking about is covered by 50 youtubers who have come and gone . Mate this is all things everyone knows about. I am 12 years full time here. Please find something new, next you will be covering how much it costs to live here, you might talk about dating or real estate, there is nothing you are talking about that it can’t be found already, and years ago on youtube
@Aesahaetr
2 ай бұрын
Thank for the good advice. That made sense. I memorized my card number, expiration date, and 3 digit code.
@gerbourke1952
2 ай бұрын
Im glad you mentioned the ice cubes. Any time i have said that guys look at me like iv got 2 heads 😂 But its actually true. Another thing, if you're buying from a water station..... make sure its uv filtered and dont buy bottled water from guys selling it on the street. "But its in a sealed bottle" No matter. They can reseal them 😅
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
some good advice
@harleyrdr1
Ай бұрын
I was in Okinawa in 1990 so I was 30 years old. I used to snorkel a lot and I always wore my inflatable life preserver. It’s the kind that they’re flat and airless unless you pull the handle, then the CO2 cartridge will inflate it. Don’t be stupid if you’re gonna be out in those beautiful waters. Always wear one of these things, especially if you’re older or a sub-par swimmer!
@bradleymiller7375
Ай бұрын
Yep only if u can't swim or u come around me I'll hit that handle and laugh!😂😂😂
@WilliamMarcotte-io4go
Ай бұрын
@harleyrdr1 hi I was in Ok a now a Japan on a flight back to america from Korea in the army I was 20 it was 1991 were you stationed in oki now a
@jonburrows2684
Ай бұрын
@@WilliamMarcotte-io4go man, you got to go to my dream country.
@michaelpalosaari9460
2 ай бұрын
Much appreciated. It’s always amazing to me that a simple, common sense approach keeps one pretty darn safe! Peace ☮️
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
common sense is not so common they say Michael
@Charles-rd6ku
2 ай бұрын
Nice posters as normal Mike! I agree on the water bottle of water is the best i've been drinking it all along but then again i am in the province. An hour away from any big city that's what you gotta do. Also gentlemen please check the meats when you go to the stores especially the smaller not the big chain or not but the smaller stores and all that. I got violently sick after eating some grond round from one of the local stores here in stuff and got put in a hospital for a couple of days with a mass of bacteria in the stomach and intestines! When i talk to the doctor about he said oh yeah that store has got that problem they've had failed inspections in the past i guess or something that's well known. Try to get a sniff of it too if you can you know how meat gets when it gets a little tangy i don't know how else to say it. Good luck
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
Bad food sucks. That care Charles
@charlesweatherly3586
2 ай бұрын
Mike all valid and very important points for all Expats to use learn and deploy whatever common sense in all you. Develop a heightened of awareness. Another big one to keep in mind and let be on your mind as you enjoy yourself is unless you are proficient in Tagalog, you will be at a distinct disadvantage. That means someone could be plotting your demise, while smiling in your face and being friendly and you may never catch on that they are planning some action against you. Yes these are in the minority very few Filipinos would do you harm but if you go down the wrong alley in the dark of night it may not end well. Filipinos are warm,welcoming, friendly and genuinely welcoming but due all that but to widespread poverty the motivation is there to get some of what you have the easy way by relieving you of what you have. Its a case of Have And the Have nots.
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
thanks for sharing your insights
@Call_Me_Troy
2 ай бұрын
I've been surrounded by heavily armed militant rebels here. Being extorted by corrupt cops was worse. I've seen an American shot in the back by an off duty Filipino cop over a 50 peso disagreement. Very little value is placed on human life in the Philippines.
@jimspencer3072
2 ай бұрын
@@Call_Me_Troy I went and didn't like the place
@RacerX888
2 ай бұрын
You can delete just about anybody and all you need to do is pay about 50K pesos to the family and the problem goes away. You just have to know who to talk to when it happens.
@bobwilson5041
2 ай бұрын
Sounds like your going to the wrong places,7 yrs here,no peoblems!!!
@Call_Me_Troy
2 ай бұрын
@@bobwilson5041 ~ It doesn't matter where you are if you are being targeted by corrupt extorting cops.
@mugspill43
2 ай бұрын
@@Call_Me_Troy can you give me an article about this happening? Or is this not reported or even documented? I want to know how dangerous this country really is. Can you give some details like where it happened, the city, the barangay?
@JoeyZee-vs4kr
2 ай бұрын
Good advice but it's not just applicable to the Philippines but every country in the world. Be respectful of your adoptive country 😊
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
very true
@Billy_B_Goat
2 ай бұрын
Mike, you're the first vlogger I can recall mentioning STD's. With all the Passport Bros now touring SE Asia more for a good time than a wife (in addition to the usual SexPat group) I have been very curious about what the stats must be like in PH.... especially given the reluctance of Filipina's to want to use a condom. There's probably many more Vloggers mentioning it but I haven't seen em and I think it's good to put that issue more in the spotlight. Peace and Love, B Goat
@119jle
2 ай бұрын
Ask Ace about StDs with bar girls he pays for.
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
thanks Billy take care hope we get to see you soon my friend
@garyzies3486
Ай бұрын
STD's are much more prevalent than you think. HIV and STD cases are rising sharply!
@gregben
2 ай бұрын
"Just be a regular Joe" 😵💫🤣🤣 Me: 6'3" white hair, built like a giraffe 😄
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
don't stand out in a crowd. Bend your knees when walking . Hahaha
@AndreRoberts-tw7dt
2 ай бұрын
I saw a guy like that in Cebu sitting alone on a motorbike. 😂
@bsways
2 ай бұрын
Jesus! too much information. We are all adults, we don't need a lesson in sexual health. Also not everyone is going around hooking up. I haven't had sex in over 3 years and not interested in it.
@Waalkmeynard2504
2 ай бұрын
What you are saying are also happening in other countries especially, in urban areas. Meaning, in every places or countries, it's not all heaven satan is always there. Always be aware anywhere you go, don't be stupid and over confident in what you do.
@rogregen4419
2 ай бұрын
The best advice site I have come across. Useful info in plain language. If you are in a public place and anyone touches or bumps you, they are probably frisking you. This is especially true with little kids because they will mob you and one or two will be patting you down /taking your wallet/watch, whatever, while you are distracted. You will not realize it - proven fact- because you bodily awareness is focused elsewhere.
@GaryAa56
Ай бұрын
Great advice if I ever get to go to the Philippines like want to. I grew up in Brooklyn New York so I have street smarts.
@AngelinaCariaga
2 ай бұрын
Have a companion to be your security
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
I have Janet
@paradise6606
2 ай бұрын
Just what I want to do is fly to a third world country only to have to worry I have a target on my head the entire time I'm there. Mike you always assume you're talking to men. Some of us are women not looking for a hook up. We're looking for white sandy beaches and a new place to see.
@reginaldahern9418
2 ай бұрын
Mike thankyou so much for your imformative imformation. Your a great guy and appreciate how you only go out to help us understand the risks of going to a third world country.
@patrickholdeman8197
2 ай бұрын
Great advise. You are on point! I am often in Cebu City visiting my GF. You are giving great advise here and any foreigner should take heed. I work often with the PNP in various parts of the country. I love the Philippines but it is still a developing country.
@Franklin-x2o
Ай бұрын
Sounds just like America.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Ай бұрын
i am
@latch043
2 ай бұрын
everything you say is right ....should be vigilant anywhere ...bigger city in u.s....same ...or anywhere ...over there ....i use 2 phones ..1 cheap one to carry in public with ..not much on it ...a better phone with important info on it ..kept in a safe palce like hotel safe ...small cash in one pocket bigger cash in different pocket ..nothing in back pocket
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
@latch043 thanks for sharing
@SYS-ky7zk
2 ай бұрын
Great and important advice Mike! On my last trip, I did exactly like that. I was in Cebu and she was about 5 to 6 hours away by bus. I offered to pay for transportation expenses and she agreed. When I arrived in Cebu, her phone was dead or not connecting. She didn't arrive in Cebu on time. I had this sinking feeling, things are not going in the right direction. Next day she arrived and phone working. We spent 5 days together traveling to Moalboal, Oslob etc. She said she had to "load" her phone. Apparently in Philippines, people usually have to keep loading the phone to use it. My advice is in Philippines and other places be very patient have some cushion when booking schedule. I was lucky to have one extra day to spend in Cebu before going to other places. Otherwise all my Paid Hotel booking would have been messed up!
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@surfwaves8636
Ай бұрын
I love showing off my fake Rolex. I wear a money belt and never had any issues. NEVER place money, fredit cards, or passports in hotel safes as they are NOT secure like you may believe.
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
check out this video about overstay of your Philippine visa kzitem.info/news/bejne/uJd714OokXxpdYI
@carllachance3512
2 ай бұрын
Always keep a laminated list of all the numbers you will need. And some money hidden away
@davebuick1321
Ай бұрын
hey mike , thanks , very good tips there is a dark side every place . most honest people do not think that way , as a result there the marks . thanks again, good job...
@mikesphilippineretirement
Ай бұрын
Well said!
@kh1024
2 ай бұрын
I saw those children selling the towels. The mother was there with what appeared to be a one year old. She sent the one year old across the street in front of a vehicle to ask for money.
@russellheath8802
17 күн бұрын
GEE MIKE YOU MAKE ME NOT WANT TO VISIT DUMAGUETE IF ALL THESE PROBLEMS ARE IN THE AREA AND THE STORIES HAVE BEEN RELATED TO YOU I HAVE BEEN TRAVELING TO PAMPANGA SINCE 1994 AND NOT EXPIRIENCED ANYTHING LIKE YOUR DANGERS LIKE IN DUMAGUETE I STAY IN PAMPANGA...THANX FOR YOUR VIDEOS
@mikesphilippineretirement
16 күн бұрын
up to you
@TrevorMelbourne-ef1in
2 ай бұрын
Mike, Thank you for producing another helpful video! Q for you and/or other subs: I’m of course happy to pay for a girl in the province to come to Cebu (or a near city to her I’d like to visit) to meet rather than go to see her. In fact I don’t frankly even want to visit the province (I know many guys love it and good for them; just doesn’t interest me). I’ve heard, however, many times you send the girl her “travel” money and…she doesn’t show up. Just pockets the money in exchange for a text explaining how she’s suddenly ill, cat threw up, brother got into a motorcycle accident, etc. So what’s the workaround, if any? Just send the money and consider it a gamble? Tell her you’ll reimburse her bus ticket upon arrival? I don’t like the idea of sending a girl I haven’t met IRL money. Been there (stupidly); done that. Won’t do it again. Thanks in advance!
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
take the gamble if you think she my be worth the chance you take
@RickRogers-o8m
2 ай бұрын
FO I enjoy his videoes also
@vbyssey100
Ай бұрын
They think Americans have money when many who are in the PH live there because they cannot afford America - These are poor ageing Americans dependent on measly social security - 😢
@mikesphilippineretirement
Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@chrisrea7347
2 ай бұрын
In general good advice Mike! Funny enough the city and country I have felt least safe in was Manhattan , NY, USA. I am 70, an experienced traveller with a Filipina fiancee and think your advice is sound!
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
thank you and enjoy your retirement
@andrewgoss6486
Ай бұрын
Am I the only one who caught this guy recommending guys to don't go chasing waterfalls? Perhaps men should stick to the rivers and streams they are used to?
@mikesphilippineretirement
Ай бұрын
no your not
@ChakibFouad-z5r
2 ай бұрын
I concur
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
Why Thank you
@andrewhoover4641
15 күн бұрын
Good advice on currents, that is a diver’s main concern. Know the local waters and have a safety plan.
@mikesphilippineretirement
15 күн бұрын
thanks
@DavidCook-mf6zz
2 ай бұрын
Having grown up in Detroit, Michigan during the 1960s and 1970s, and being a Marine Corps Veteran - I learned street smarts long ago. Watch out for those "Too Good To Be True Deals, also!
@jonburrows2684
Ай бұрын
Daddy always said if it’s too good to be true, it probably is. Also told me that Jesus saves from all this mess. Let every man have his own wife and flee sexual immorality.
@SteveBossen-o3v
Ай бұрын
Why arent men spending the time advicating for better traditional morals for women, no more alomony, no court ordered child support ect. Until the system puts the system on family and stops crazy morals on tv, internet it will continue
@mikesphilippineretirement
Ай бұрын
Take on the Job and start your own channel spreading the word
@supmojo
2 ай бұрын
I live in the Philippines and I can say that all your advises are correct.
@nickdolan7710
Ай бұрын
The water, i learned the hard way and i have 17 visits there and 2 yrs. stationed at Subic as a Marine but i had a rum ane coke at a nice hotel and it had ice that I assumed was good at this premium hotel. Well i spent 5 days in a hospital. they didnt know till 5th day I had amoebic dysentery and had 2 chicken egg polyps on my liver that pressed on a nerve that made me feel paralyzed on my right side. Fortunately there was a treatment that cured it. Plus i gave up drinking so my liver is better but that only leaves me bottled water to drink because i gave up soda too and other sugary drinks. It can happen that you let down your guard based on a mistaken assumption.
@mikesphilippineretirement
Ай бұрын
thanks for sharing
@trevcessna1723
Ай бұрын
Hey Mike, if you can’t use the tap water to brush your teeth then how can you dine at the Y after showering? Do hotels have treated water or do you use a water test kit? Showering, can you get the water in your face/eyes/mouth or not? Great info, Thanks!
@mikesphilippineretirement
Ай бұрын
Common sense.
@TomR61
2 ай бұрын
Good video Mike, always the voice of reason. Keep it coming.
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
Thank you Tom. How are you doing my friend?
@TomR61
2 ай бұрын
@mikesphilippineretirement I'm doing great. Enjoying my retirement & working in my little home machine shop. Doing all the little projects I ve dreamed about making when I was working. Hope to visit the Philippines next year if possible. 🙂
@ilorskie6900
16 күн бұрын
who ever and where ever country you go around the world always you need to keep safe your belongings specially your life
@mikesphilippineretirement
16 күн бұрын
yes so true
@TheUberTrekkie
2 ай бұрын
When you talked about equipment, I was wondering if hotel rooms have safes where I could store my VR headset, if I bring one.
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
ask or better yet e mail the Hotel to see how big the safe is in your room
@Micass-pe7ev
12 күн бұрын
What had mentioned about danger also applied in other Asian countries and some are worst
@mikesphilippineretirement
9 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@dr.richmann4477
2 ай бұрын
If you're trying to protect your 'little guy', you can find that protection in the Phillie Willie, but if you're trying to protect a 'big guy', I think you're out of luck. Better to bring Magnum's with you from the U.S. than to be surprised by a small raincoat that doesn't fit. For those who don't know what Magnum's are, you'll just have to do some research.
@BillysWild
2 ай бұрын
If someone doesn’t know what magnums are they don’t need them.
@derrickhart1976
2 ай бұрын
@@dr.richmann4477 magnums are too small for me.
@PabloFrancishargett
Ай бұрын
Why would anyone want to.live in phillipines?
@edwardtstrenk1388
2 ай бұрын
Well all the videos im watching are scaring the bejeezus out of me. Why would anyone want to retire in the Philippines? I was there for 3 weeks left after 1 week in Junez. Was in Cebu been there at least 10x. No matter 0:01 where you travel you have to be on your toes. Leave your money in the safe. Passport same thing. Carry only what you need. 1 credit card on you.
@bradleymiller7375
Ай бұрын
@edward, stay at home!
@رجل_الكهوف
18 күн бұрын
Desperate men will go to a war zone for 🐈
@mikesphilippineretirement
18 күн бұрын
war zone?????
@رجل_الكهوف
18 күн бұрын
@@mikesphilippineretirement yep a war zone if guaranteed 🐈 %100 of men leave their country because they can't score with women or women don't like them. Low self-esteem, low income, ugliness or old age push men to head to danger zones unknowingly or knowingly. Greetings from Colombia
@jamesnichols2511
2 ай бұрын
nice informative video. I am impressed with this important information you gave. If you bring a young lady to your castle for the evening, put all your valuables in your safe, if you have one, then enjoy your quest. It's just like the locks on a door, it keeps the honest people honest.
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
thanks James
@Steve-nu4sv
2 ай бұрын
A trick I learned some years ago. I carry a credit card and cash around my upper thigh using elastic bandage (tubing grip) . The cash and card goes in a fold in the bandage together with my hotel key card. It's not easily visible and I carry maybe $30 in a cheap wallet.
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
thanks for sharing that tip Steve
@harryhowell5644
2 ай бұрын
That is great advice. Ditto for people coming to the US too!😅😮
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
yes sir
@joeperry9619
Ай бұрын
In Athen's Greece the water got 4 of us sick proving your point👍
@mikesphilippineretirement
Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@bexaminer1
Күн бұрын
All good advice but it sure brings caution to the front of your concerns. Losing your wallet or having it stolen is the worst. BE CAREFUL, That's the message I get.
@annmarie6001
2 ай бұрын
I think this is common in any country that visits as tourists
@mikesphilippineretirement
2 ай бұрын
yes it is
@ericstephens4307
Ай бұрын
Ö----H!!!!😜👊
@mikesphilippineretirement
Ай бұрын
O-H-I-O hahaha
@silverfox2957
2 ай бұрын
I always get the girl to travel to meet me you have to remember its a stranger your meeting. What if the girl has a jealous ex boyfriend or worse has a boyfriend. I have 4 bank cards with me and i keep them all in different places i lock my cards with the bank app when im not using them just make sure to have more than 1 phone with the bank app in case all your cards are locked and your phone gets lost or make sure to keep 1 card unlocked.
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