I'm half Filipina and half Japanese, when my mom (Japanese-American who grew up in Japan and lived in Hawaii since she was 20) visited the Philippines for the first time with my dad (Filipino-American), she was nervous cause she wasn't sure if my dads family would accept her because she was Japanese and the history of the Japanese occupation during WW2. She was very surprised to see how welcoming and accepting my dads side, his family neighbors, and the new friends she made during her visit there. She affectionately calls the Philippines her 2nd home and made me and my siblings visit our fatherland as often as possible to experience the same thing she did. I'm glad you had a wonderful time in the Philippines as well!
@yougetaspear7799
Жыл бұрын
And you my type by the way
@LongXue
Жыл бұрын
True, especially japanese and otaku culture is part of Filipino teens/early adults nowadays too.
@cookiemadoka7656
Жыл бұрын
we dont really dwell too much on the past (not like some people about nazi or something). sure, Japanese army tortured our people to reveal information during the war. but, we never thought that its also the sin of the new generation. we actually never hated a race. only specific people regardless of race.
@forranger4281
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, our nation pretty much moved on about the Japanese colonization so no need to worry about that here
@thirteen26
Жыл бұрын
Most Filipinos have no ill will towards the Japanese for the atrocities of World War 2. The 90s and younger generation generally love Japan as the country has a huge anime fanbase. During my high school days, our school had a half Japanese half Filipina girl, and a lot of us had a crush on her lol.
@JBzone
Жыл бұрын
As a fellow American...I have to say if you do end up finding a woman from here to marry, you will instantly become tied for the happiest man on earth. I say tied because there are other lucky guys that are married to them too lol. When I married my wife I never left this place. The way of life here and the people are just hard to beat. The family you add into your circle is so amazing too. My in laws treat me better than my blood family back home. The most odd thing for me is my wife became more committed and worked harder trying to make me happy AFTER we got married ( Almost 5 years now and it keeps getting better!!! ). Complete opposite of what you would expect. Lets just say my friends back home didn't believe she was my wife. She is model pretty. Then they didn't believe how humble of a woman she is. I had to record my wife just doing her normal everyday things she does for me. They howled with jealousy ( in a good way they are friends ahah ) and to this day pick on me because of it ahah. I still hear all the time "Oh just get your wife to take care of it!!". Just don't believe the hype that these women are passive. They will give you the business if you step out of line. Just isn't toxic or demeaning and 99% of the time you deserve what is coming to you lol. You get treated like a king which makes it so much easier and fun to treat her like a queen. Have fun on your travels man and I hope you find everything you are looking for here!!
@D_sucker
Жыл бұрын
How lucky 😂 pls cherish her with all your heart
@JBzone
Жыл бұрын
@@D_sucker I do! I wake up everyday thinking how did I get so lucky and that I don't deserve her! lol. Makes me want to be the best I can be each day and motivates me to do things I never thought I would!
@lowbrakeamoroso5479
Жыл бұрын
❤
@osmanomos
Жыл бұрын
I am happy for you western Men that are suffering from the gender competition that sucks life out of everyone it's good to find really women.😊❤
@twosmoothconey
Жыл бұрын
I visited Manila in 2018 and to this day the Philippines has been by far the most welcoming country I’ve ever visited. They literally rolled out the red carpet for me. Friendly ppl everywhere! If you haven’t been add it to your bucket list.
@bighand1530
Жыл бұрын
The Philippines is the only country I have been to outside where I live.
@ynajones1536
Жыл бұрын
Thank u for your positive feedback hope u will visit again one day...warmest regard to u from filipino heart working in hk.
@ynajones1536
Жыл бұрын
@@bighand1530 thank u sir for visiting my homaland Philippines.hope u visit again one day.
@pinoyRN67
Жыл бұрын
my co worker a black American nurse assistant at the Seattle VA hospital he's ex US army divorce he's cool and a good friend looking for a filipina wife
@myrnamonserrat5795
Жыл бұрын
Great video more Power sir 👍 Godbless ..We 😘💕 Love you foreigner..have 😊 Fun...
@beesareonthewhatnow3305
Жыл бұрын
I've been living here for 4.5 years now and there are many things to love about the country. But the best thing by far is the people. Filipinos are easily the best people on earth! To all the Filipinos that read this; maraming salamat for allowing me to experience your beautiful country : ). I'm truly blessed to be able to spend my time here with you.
@davidarvingumazon5024
Жыл бұрын
Maraming salamat din po! ^_^ Ako sa Quezon City, ikaw?
@beesareonthewhatnow3305
Жыл бұрын
@@davidarvingumazon5024 Sa Olongapo ako.
@breezyrelaxation
Жыл бұрын
IT's like every travel channel there is a comment "These are the best people on earth" One thing I've learned about living in Vietnam, PH, China, Japan, Singapore, and now in Thailand are that PH>Vietnamese are some of the loudest less caring and ruthless of them all Yeah this isn't ALL OF THEM, but its enough to make the country have a bad rep. As per 1000's of reviews on Reddit validating this. The fact that Vietnamese and Philippines can't even pick up their trash and ideally most living areas are covered in trash and its "Normal" says a lot
@professional444
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the compliment.
@TeddyCavachon
Жыл бұрын
I did three Foreign Service tours in Manila (83-87, 90-95, 99-01). The reason English is so commonly understood is because when Spain ceded the Philippines to the US after the Spanish American War the US sent a shipload of 600 teachers who came to be known as the “Thomasites” after the name of the ship, the USS Thomas. They established a US-Style education systems. Because there are so many different dialects there English became the universal way to communicate in business and government. As for being camera friendly, the Philippines was ahead of the curve with social media. Texting was hugely popular there before it caught on in the U.S. and once the Internet became available there in 1994 it too became very popular in part because it allowed Filipinos living all over the world to communicate inexpensively. It also significantly changed the economy via the number of jobs created in call centers and other Internet connected industries.
@robbinclemente8030
Жыл бұрын
I’m from Seattle, born and raised, and im thinking about moving the Philippines 🇵🇭 as a dual citizen. People don’t realize how wonderful it is there.
@globalismoblackman
Жыл бұрын
Since my first trip in 2008 I was hooked and have back and forth 8 times from the UK. It's undoubtedly the hidden Gem of Asia. Social media has changed it as the exposed Gem of Asia 😊
@Craig_in_Asia
Жыл бұрын
So true about the camera. I have started my channel here in the Philippines, but I could never vlog in the UK, it would feel very awkward. The Philippines is just so chill and cool with it 🇵🇭
@MSalem-gt5dy
Жыл бұрын
The truth is Philippines is becoming more popular worldwide because there are a lot of KZitemrs blogging about the country. Foreigners who really love it end up staying and living in the Philippines. It’s just how Filipinos show they respect the person by addressing somebody as “sir” or “Madam/Mam” if you noticed they use KUYA and ATE to be respectful. It’s great to travel to the Philippines because there are lots of places to explore which I enjoy seeing lots of them in KZitem. I miss my hometown Manila and very eager to go back and visit. Boracay is also one on my list because my pinoy husband is from Aklan.
@normm
Жыл бұрын
'Kuya' and 'Ate' are just the words for 'Older Brother' and 'Older Sister'. To show respect you add 'Po' to your sentence. I know you know this already as your asawa is Filipino but thought I'd clarify 😉
@togstags1286
Жыл бұрын
pinoy baiting
@Voltis-5
Жыл бұрын
Boracay is beautiful when you don't get bombarded by folks trying to sell you things every 10ft. Best time to enjoy the scenery without thousands of people on the beach is before sunrise.
@edspineda5950
Жыл бұрын
bcoz phil have time for social media.. then add phil on thumbnail ang caption.. boom click bait..
@dmb3407
Жыл бұрын
@@normm we address our older siblings Kuya and Ate to show respect, but we also address other people older than us Kuya and Ate, just like we address foreigneras Sir and Mam for respect. That is natural behaviour of filipino’s respectful. In other countries, when they want to get other peoples attention, they say Hey! Its not like that here.
@scottford6055
Жыл бұрын
My asawa (wife) is pinay. we visit there every year. It's our second home. We have a house there. Love my Jeepneys and tricycles. If you travel here, especially in the bigger cities (Manila, Quezon City, Cebu, Davao) learn a little tagalog or basaya, mind your business, know the currency conversion, don't think you're better than they are, and you will be fine. Mabuhay!
@professional444
Жыл бұрын
Well said Scottie
@myrnamonserrat5795
Жыл бұрын
😮❤ Thanks Jerome for the Beautiful comments to Philippines ...Goodluck you are awesome yes we are not perfect ..Godbless❤
@user-fl7ge6ql8b
Жыл бұрын
@@myrnamonserrat5795 who is Jerome?
@therealbronxbull
Жыл бұрын
lol
@apinezstats2237
Жыл бұрын
Every Filipino has that "Should I drop everything and just become a nurse/medical professional abroad?" moment at least once in their life.
@dox1495
Жыл бұрын
I'm abroad now and I think to myself, I really should have went in that route.
@ironyparadox7340
Жыл бұрын
Honestly When I was 10 my fam was like "Take Nursing in college" 😂
@ok0123lol
Жыл бұрын
But when I became a medical student, i had and still have that "Should I drop out and find a foreigner or get my degree so I get to leave the country" moment
@user-wc9el3oi7x
Жыл бұрын
I’m half Filipina and American ❤ so very proud of my heritage! Philippines!!!!
@TheDoors777
Жыл бұрын
Filipina & Black here🇺🇲🇵🇭🥰...that's exactly what my father did. He met my mother in Pampanga. Until this day he loves and speaks highly of the Philippines💖💖💖 In fact, he was encouraging me last night to buy a summer home there since I have so much family there🥰🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
@spiritualexercise265
Жыл бұрын
Maybe buy a winter home here since its hot in the summer (97F today) and you can beat the cold weather in the US with pleasant temps here during Anihan.
@globalismoblackman
Жыл бұрын
You should, Philippines is truly Paradise islands 🇵🇭❤️
@TheDoors777
Жыл бұрын
@@globalismoblackman I am🥰
@Chari0t87
Жыл бұрын
@@TheDoors777you have kapampangan (Pampanga) blood, that's the culinary capital of the country.
@TheDoors777
Жыл бұрын
@@Chari0t87 its why cooking is my passion😉
@TheRgordon16
Жыл бұрын
My first time visiting the Philippines was in 2014. And it’s interesting to hear your first time experience is very similar to my own experience. And your reaction is exactly the same as my reaction 9 years ago. I was pleasantly surprised at their ability to speak English and their very friendly attitude. Since 2014 I’ve visited the Philippines at least 8 times.
@RomeloAguilar
Жыл бұрын
I believe that in order to visit happily in the Philippines as a foreigner, it's important to set aside your pride upon arrival. The locals are generally friendly and kind-hearted, and as long as you treat them with respect and make an effort to create a comfortable atmosphere regardless of your ethnicity, they will reciprocate that kindness and treat you with warmth and hospitality.
@Filo-Joe
Жыл бұрын
I love the Philippines. Been here for 32 years.
@jdee8407
Жыл бұрын
So that is where you went after you escaped from that prison.
@xyzaex
Жыл бұрын
@@jdee8407 🤣🤣🤣
@ainsleyfrastructurekpopmashups
Жыл бұрын
I will Live in Manila the Most of my 30-Year Life Generation, since Manila is my Hometown City, But, when I rode a Jeepney going to Quiapo when I Last visited it, I Saw Improvements to manila, like a Brand New Bridge, unlike in Pre-Pandemic, this is Called as Binondo Intramuros Bridge, this is I want to See Manila went from Third-World City in my Childhood, into a First-World City in my Adulthood in Decade 2030s, and 2040s.
@kcinplatinumgaming2598
Жыл бұрын
what a nice video, !! i am one of those men who married a filipina back in 2017.. and i live in cavite ever since... there a lovely people.. yes plenty of vloggers come to the Philippines to settle down or be vlog the vast array of islands here .. more than 7000 of them!! I am still trying to learn Tagalog I know a few words but too used to my wife dealing with the native tongue but she has perfect English as she teaches English to Koreans as they love the shows and them too over here ... yes come back to PH when you can visit Cebu so many places to visit... we live literally 10 minutes away from Taal lake and Volcano!... ect amazing beaches .. try Lechon !!
@risquecat
Жыл бұрын
Filipinos are very family oriented. We take care of our parents when they get old or sick. We respect our husband, make sure our children are loved and educated. Filipino love our lord and grace. Success in life is important. Our moto is WE , US and OURS.
@derikkavuto9949
Жыл бұрын
Just by reading all the good comments here from other nationalities, (me as a filipino) makes me even more proud of my country! You are much appreciated with all the kind words you guys laid down o n the comment section!! MABUHAY PO KAYONG LAHAT!! Thank y’all on behalf of the FILIPINOS!
@kyotichan7840
Жыл бұрын
You make me missed the Philippines more🥹 I grew up there and I’m hoping to be there as soon as possible since my mental health are slowly killing me… Philippines is my safe place where I can be happy and free. My life is super boring rn which is one of the main reason why my mental health is getting worst. I don’t want my life to stay like this forever, as soon as I finished my school, I’ll work hard and save so I could maybe built a small business in the Philippines and when it’s taking off, I’ll move there and stay there for the rest of my life.
@cryptoworld3881
Жыл бұрын
i love philippines, been here for 36 long years and the people are so friendly & nice.
@sweeteemayguiritan3934
Жыл бұрын
I say that Pilipinos are the friendliest people on earth. Glad to know you were having great time making your vlogs with them. Keep it coming! 😘💕
@mikelee3101
Жыл бұрын
For an overall what's up with the Philippines, this was one of the best posts. I am a retired Chinese American. My wife and I built a house in Antipolo, Rizal just outside Metro Manila 5 years ago. We have a ton of family here. I love watching different PI posts to see perspective. This one was spot on. You will get a good idea of what to expect. All your points were right on point.
@LiveDogsMMA
11 ай бұрын
Where is OUTSIDE?😊
@paultheiii
Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the Philippines my man it's been a 12-year back and forth journey for me and I'm loving every minute of it. The Philippines is a great place and I'm glad you got an opportunity to enjoy it!
@globalismoblackman
Жыл бұрын
Mine is 15 years back and forth to The Philippines from the UK 😎👍
@madensmith7014
Жыл бұрын
Camera friendliness was already a thing before smartphones and the internet became widespread. You used to see in the news where reporters are being crowded around by people smiling for the camera and waving even if there was just an incident on the scene
@binoyandpinay777
Жыл бұрын
Bro. The most influential part of Filipinos knowing English started in the late 1800's. First because of the Philippine/American War then a few teachers and then mostly the Thomasities. A group of about 600 American Educators who traveled from USA to Philippines on the U.S. Army transport Thomas (early 1900's). One of the most well known was Carter G. Woodson, who is considered the Father of Black History.
@mylenebuck5131
Жыл бұрын
A shame if bro never even read your comment
@kitcab3527
Жыл бұрын
Filipinos' kindness and hospitality is a blessing to the world. I am proud to have a Filipino blood and my mother never stopped talking in tagalog when we left the country for Europe at a very young age.
@elanneyamoto4976
Жыл бұрын
As a filipino.No matter what kind of life we have,It is our nature to Smile and be happy.We are very hospitable and compassionate people. Search our history and find out how many countries being saved by our previous presidents and offer them to come to our country for humanitarian reasons.That's how compassionate we are. God bless the Philippines and the Filipino people.So proud being one. Anyway,Thank you for visiting my beautiful country. Enjoy what my country has to offer.Stay safe.
@yougetaspear7799
Жыл бұрын
A lady right🤔
@ThePinoyShinobi
Жыл бұрын
Great video my man. I just came back from the Philippines after not having been able to visit for 4 years due to COVID-19. This video was published while I was still there and now that I’m back, I already miss it and am planning my next visit 😂
@willydear4906
Жыл бұрын
Majority of people do speak English. If I ran into someone who doesn't I speak enough of the local dialect (Bisaya) to get by. I feel that those who don't speak English is because they haven't spoke it in several years and don't want to embarrass themselves. So many words are Spanish based so when in doubt try the Spanish word. Got to love the Philippine people. Warm friendly and believe in God and family.
@BeerBikes
Жыл бұрын
you mentioned Dave Chappelle, I'm sure you already know but his wife is Filipina. glad you enjoyed your stay in the PI. travel safe. Peace!
@unclecharles3617
Жыл бұрын
My Filipina wife and I built a house here in Cavite. We retired and have been living here for a little over a year. You are spot on about your list of good things here. The one thing that blew my mind is seeing how much stuff they can carry on a motor scooter. Bags of cement, big screen TV's, goats, pigs, lumber, 4 or five people with a goat or pig and a newborn baby all at the same time LOL .. 😂
@davef6337
Жыл бұрын
A friend of mine wanted to find a wife and he chose the Philippines. He has now been married for close to 10 years. He is so happy. He brought his wife to the US to visit for several months while he worked. He was always happy to get home to be with her. He told me if you ever visit the Philippines you will not want to leave. In a couple years I’m going to find out.
@bennyoropeza5665
Жыл бұрын
I advise not to bring your wife to the united states the things people are exposed to here can corrupt you I liken the USA to sodom and Gomorrah Babylon if you get what I mean it's a very degenerate place
@bennyoropeza5665
Жыл бұрын
I'm going to the Philippines as a righteous upright man I plan on uplifting that place not bringing western degeneracy there
@justacatwithasadface2692
Жыл бұрын
I'm Indonesian, and I've always wanted to try visiting the Phillipines after talking to a couple of online Filipino mutuals. Nearly all of them plus non-Filipinos immediately asked "why would you ever want to visit the Phillipines?" kinda half-jokingly, but I do seriously think it'd be kinda fun to look around. Apparently we share a lot of similarities, being SEA neighbours, so I wanna see it for myself.
@raionheart1563
Жыл бұрын
The country itself is great. The people are decent. The biggest joke here is politics. Only reason why Filipinos insist or half jokingly tell people not to come here.
@JulyYunico
Жыл бұрын
@@raionheart1563 That's true
@georgeacenas2349
Жыл бұрын
A lot of similarities. I'm a Fil Am and often cook Indonesian entrees. How else I can make use of shrimp paste from my Filipino entrees :)? We look related. Look at our languages Bahasa Indonesia- Tagalog- some word have same meaning. Food- your satay tastes like our party food. Even our ghosts, I think our Aswang spirits have relative cousins in Pontianak, Borneo. I'm surprised theres not more intermarriage between our countries or maybe I'm unaware of it. The similarities list can be longer but I need to wash up my dishes as I just made Nasi Goreng.
@justacatwithasadface2692
Жыл бұрын
@@georgeacenas2349 aah, a chef! Thanks for your hard work. And yeah, shrimp paste kicks ass, I just wish I know how to use it more for my home cooking. I'm also kinda curious why I haven't seen more Indo-Fili marriages in my circle. I guess not a lot of my irl friends want to go there? Which is kinda sad imo.
@georgeacenas2349
Жыл бұрын
Not only do I cook but I like to surf. My surf buddies seemed to talk alot about the Mentawi Islands. So when I started researching Indonesia- everyone there looked like my relative! That's cool.
@ab_0724
Жыл бұрын
With regards to the Spanish Language: My Grandma and Mother are both fluent with it because at their time it was an added subject for Philippine education but somehow along the way they've removed it and is now more focused on English Language.
@yougetaspear7799
Жыл бұрын
And you my type by the way
@spiritualexercise265
Жыл бұрын
But most of Tagalog is adapted Spanish so learning Spanish could be easier than learning other foreign languages.
@Nil_Sama
Жыл бұрын
It's because English has become much more important considering it's the universal language and globalization was/has been in full swing.
@Redplane500
Жыл бұрын
The Aetas or pygmies were the first inhabitants of the Philippines. It is said that they used land bridges to cross the sea. These land bridges are partly submerged in water pretty much like the popular sand bars that are scattered in the Philippine archipelago. They were hunters and history tells us that they decided to live in the lower mountains in the main island of Luzon. They are a peaceful and friendly people
@rrjinvestments23
Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that insight and experience you had in the Manila. I was scared to go by myself. But I feel more comfortable now that I have an idea what why to expect going this year ! Thanks 🙏🏾
@intowermoto
Жыл бұрын
That's true man!!! most of the Filipinos can speak good English. I am a Filipino who happens to be residing here now in Panama, we are really struggling to communicate here because only few or maybe fewer than few I should say, that could speak English at all.. That is why me and my family are starting to learn the language so we can better connect and communicate with the people here in Panama, no doubt that the people here in Panama are so nice too.
@plainman9887
Жыл бұрын
Interesting reply. I live in America and was trying to decide between Panama and SE Asia (Philippines, Vietnam) but that Spanish language barrier is going to frustrate me too much.
@intowermoto
Жыл бұрын
@@plainman9887 then Philippines is maybe the best option my friend :)
@my_other_side473
Жыл бұрын
Wtf are your family doing there man??
@scottford6055
Жыл бұрын
If you were from Zamboanga del Sur, they speak Chavacano which is similar to spanish.
@grumpyoldben
Жыл бұрын
Cool video! I’ve been resident in the Philippines for 19 years. Currently living in, what was the US Navy accommodation in Subic Bay … we live 5 minutes from the Aeta tribe and walk our dogs to visit regularly. You should consider going to Sagada and visiting the last headhunter tribe (they don’t ‘practice’ anymore 🤣) visit Wang Od the 100 plus year old tribal tattooist … with the added bonus of the best coffee grown in the country.
@RaymondManlapas
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind and authentic testimony about our country! You are welcome anytime and hope you can visit again and again and spend more time! Take care and God bless always!
@ronnieesperanza6894
Жыл бұрын
Explore more at the outer skirts of the Philippines..not only in the big cities..try travelling from north to south...there you can see "it's more fun in the Philippines "
@jenellpratt1751
Жыл бұрын
Great Video - I'm planning to visit later this year and am so excited!
@dakinejeb7890
Жыл бұрын
Currently in the PI. In the last week, I've had two different vendors chase me down to return money that I overpaid to them! Blew me away!
@w.b.t.127
Жыл бұрын
I was at Clark AFB in the early 80's for three years. I met and had a girlfriend and early in this relationship we had these words. She said I'm not looking for an American to marry and take me to the U.S. My response. I'm not looking for a Filipina woman to marry and take back to the U.S. I'll never forget her and her beautiful family.
@ByronWatts
Жыл бұрын
Just discovered your channel and subscribed...but most of my interest is the Philippines since I began living here in 2018...so we'll see if the 'travel' focus holds my interest.
@keith4826
Жыл бұрын
Been watching your channel from Medellin. Was gonna go there for a long time. But after I sold my house and got rid of my stuff. The Philippines opened up. Bought a one way ticket. No regrets
@plainman9887
Жыл бұрын
Why did you leave Columbia?
@spiritualexercise265
Жыл бұрын
Glad you found all of these benefits from being in the Philippines. The language barrier is the only one that is different based on where you go. Here in Luzon provinces, where there arent many ex-pats, English is not spoken by most people. But I didnt expect people in a foreign country to speak my language, I need to learn their language. Please do come back and bring some friends or family.
@ponorj
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your way of telling your story through your video's perspective. That was refreshing! Thanks for sharing 🙂
@qolspony
Жыл бұрын
That's why more blacks are expats in Asian countries. Foreigners want to be treated special. And for a Black American it's breath-taking and a relief from the stresses of American society. Filipinos do tend to stereotype people based on perception. This could be a problem if you still caught up in the American mindset. But they mean no harm.
@nunyabiznes33
Жыл бұрын
Well blacks would still get called the Spanish version of the N word but it don't have the same intent as in the US since that's just how blacks are called here. And I think people here would just look at you curiously anyway whether you're black or white, we tend to do it to foreigners.
@FREEEGANG
Жыл бұрын
Great video bro! Glad you went to see the negritos/aeta. Thats a dream of mine for the pass 20 years and help out there community and visit some the most friendly people in the world. Salamat
@stuartsimpson6036
Жыл бұрын
The people are extremely friendly and appreciative! The country is also very beautiful!
@mpost3520
Жыл бұрын
There's no perfect country without crime. There can be a few bad apples here and there. But what makes Filipinos different from other countries is its culture and atmosphere. Most of us will treat you like family even if you're a foreigner. But still exercise caution. You will enjoy Christmas season here that's for sure since we celebrate it from September to December until New year. Goodluck to you sir. EDIT: I'm 6'3ft. Tricycles and Jeepneys have been a nuisance to me ever since. But at the same time its fun experiencing new things.
@apinezstats2237
Жыл бұрын
The term "Sir/Ma'am" has been ingrained in the Filipino vocabulary because of the fact that many Filipinos work in the services sector (BPO, Healthcare, Retail, etc...). In fact, more than 75% of the country's GDP/economy comes from the services sector, followed by industry/manufacturing and agriculture.
@eduardochavacano
Жыл бұрын
Slave mentality
@apinezstats2237
Жыл бұрын
@@eduardochavacano Nah, I also use these terms when conversing with strangers but I don't see myself as inferior to them lol. This is just basic courtesy, which I believe is nonexistent in whatever household you're in.
@President-Elect_Cory
Жыл бұрын
@@eduardochavacano being respectful and courteous is a slave mentality to you?
@evilkamatis542
Жыл бұрын
@@eduardochavacano if being respectful and courteous is a slave to you then you have a problem and probably the reason why you are miserable.
@TheRealStevenT
Жыл бұрын
@@eduardochavacano true comment... so sad
@LookAtMe-C137
Жыл бұрын
Just found your channel and subscribed. I'm planning to retire in the Philippines but doing my homework first. Good to know about Manilla.
@kennythemasseuse
Жыл бұрын
As you commentate I am very focused on your filming style, because it reminds me of an open world first person type game set in the Philippines.
@aforeignertellingtruthinph2023
Жыл бұрын
Gday Buddy, I got this video via YT notifications and I am so happy I clicked to watch it. Your generous and friendly and wholesome approach to the PI and her people is just, well, bloody brilliant and I thank you for such a wonderful collection of thoughts about how you have found the country. It is vloggers and people like yourself, foreigners like myself who APPRECIATE the PI and dont just come for the bars of Angeles and sleaze. We need people like you here to show the locals we are NOT all arrogant big mouth tourists. Well done young man, I hope you have a fantastic journey here and from other ExPats like myself, keep up this great vlog and know it is appreciated by us in the foreigner community as well as the locals who will be thrilled to bits to see and hear you. Cheers ! .
@itsmej.c724
Жыл бұрын
Im only new in your channel and honestly i found it interesting you tackle only not the beauty of the philippines but also its local how really you interact with them.. I admit there's so much foreign bloggers now doing thier content here in my country and as a filipino i wish you goodluck and hopefully soon you can collaborate with other foreign bloggers here like MERGIM VLOG,TRIFATE LIFESTYLES, TRAVEL ESCAPES and more others who are here almost a year now....
@sverrearnes7769
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I've done it all! Lived in Philippines for 15 years, married a Filippina (been together now 25 years). Now sitting shuddering in Winther Norway, so: Soon back til Philippines.
@kenrice
Жыл бұрын
My wife and I have homes in Eastern Samar and Ermita Manila, where we are located right now. We enjoyed your video. Thank you for posting.
@minicraftylady
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all the kind words that you have said about my dearest country and fellow Filipinos...May God bless your journey! I really enjoyed your video...thanks for featuring the Philippines!
@Ron-oe7hg
Жыл бұрын
Great video!!! I just got back from my first trip there and I'm already planning my next trip lol.
@pinoywanderer2756
Жыл бұрын
Thank You. We are different from other countries in Far East. We love YT bloggers here. Some UK, US bloggers live here Ang got a Condo in BGC in Taguig City. Thanks again .... We considered you as a friend here because you like out country. Because of that .... I SUBSCRIBED to your Channel.
@f.s.deernbsnmsccp8641
Жыл бұрын
Most women in the Philippines are one man women, they hate cheaters and are very devoted to their man, very caring and loving. They make good wives and mothers.
@xtgm6515
Жыл бұрын
Of all the bloggers I've seen so far, i like your observations about the Phil. They are fair and honest. I agree with them. The "most camera-friendly" is spot-on esp. the young people. How about Filipino food? I also like your inclusion of our native people - the Aetas or Negritos. They live around the area of Mt. Pinatubo. I will check out your video of them. Cheers!
@asunachan9999
Жыл бұрын
Watching foreign vloggers leave here then go to other countries, it's a completely different vibe. People in other countries (Asia) are mostly aloft. Polite, but aloft. And yeah, they also speak mostly the native language in their respective countries. Makes me think that if i had the resources to travel to our neighbor countries, i'm gonna have a problem communicating 'coz i don't speak anything but tagalog & English. I think mostly in English, too. 🤣❤️🇵🇭
@hcbabyssian8936
Жыл бұрын
It's ALOOF, not aloft. People in other countries don't float in the air. They're just not as friendly and hospitable.
@jojojojo-bt6sd
Жыл бұрын
@@hcbabyssian8936 aloft... hehehehe and says she thinks in english (in messed up grammar)
@abrahampayuyo354
Жыл бұрын
Use Aloof instead of aloft
@Barrieta4486
Жыл бұрын
Glad hearing your very nice comments about the Philippines. I can relate because I'm a Filipino/American myself (Brooklyn and Atlanta). I honestly hope that your experience will continue to be safe and enjoyable. Good luck my friend in your exploration.
@FloSick808
Жыл бұрын
I just got back from my 1month trip to the Philippines to visit my family and everything you said is true. It’s not my first time but another thing i want to add is that they’re so kind and have so much hospitality there. I’m treated as a sort of king there. Even though i can do things on my own, they’ll tell me relax and they’ll get it or do it for me. Everything to getting a beer, opening it, getting my clothes or shoes, they’ll do it all. I feel shame and spoiled when i’m there.
@dearadian
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed your stay here in the Philippines. Come back anytime. There's so much to see in my Country. 😊
@marvl6472
Жыл бұрын
Salute brotha Sly, the friendliness of many Filipinos there are what attracts people..thanks for the videos, its helping me plan places to visit..
@marvl6472
Жыл бұрын
I love to see the Aetas they are main reason for my travel
@bernadettepuking5626
Жыл бұрын
New subscribers originally from phillipines but currently here in hong kong working .thanks for putting my home country as good distantion tourist enjoy and have fun
@asiaabbm5981
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate all your comments brother Stay safe More power to your channel
@Parallax62
Жыл бұрын
Great video, seeing the sights brings me back home. Almost teared up. Glad you enjoyed your trip and mostly, enjoyed our people. Thanks man. MABUHAY👏👏
@Chokoleng
Жыл бұрын
They stare but they are amazed some are shy actually 😆...some surely understands what you are saying or asking to them, but some cant talk back....but they understand..... just enjoy your journey...Welcome to our country bro!!
@budolbes1317
Жыл бұрын
This a great share, Mr. Sly…just subscribed from a Fil-Am in California.😀👍
@rons1566
Жыл бұрын
Very cool! Phillipios that I know are absolutely wonderful
@chris-wr4jl
Жыл бұрын
Its weird to walk around such a big city with millions of people and some random person will say hello. Proubably had 15 times a day when I'm there.
@marjunmarcelocristobal2678
Жыл бұрын
NEVER ENDING FUN AND WARMEST WELCOME ONLY THE PHILIPPINES CAN PROVIDE!!!
@OhShunz
Жыл бұрын
What a great video, video qualify as well as just the storytelling as well. The Filipino people are so damn dope, real people. No where is perfect right, but you nailed so many fantastic points on why English speakers could totally dig this country of warm great people. Looking forward to checking out your JoBurg video on camera friendly city and just to check out a part of Africa in general. Thanks for sharing friend!
@pushslice
Жыл бұрын
Good video , glad to see you are enjoying the country! I also did some growing up in Seattle , after moving from the Philippines . So many of your cultural points resonated with my own experience, but going the other way . All my new classmates assumed I would be good at soccer, which I wasn’t ha ha . I just wanted to play basketball, even though I was not as tall as them. And I received so many compliments and surprised reactions to my English, even from the teachers! What HS did you go to in Seattle? I went to Bishop Blanchet.
@stussy8472
Жыл бұрын
Love your insights with the video montage. I’m happy that you had a great adventure and experience.
@gtablurt5791
Жыл бұрын
Does it always rain in Seattle? Are the skies there mostly grey?
@pushslice
Жыл бұрын
@@gtablurt5791 Yes, it does drizzle a lot. The rain doesn’t come down as hard as it would in a tropical place , or even in US cities east of the Rocky Mountains. So while Seattle has a reputation for a lot of rain, the total annual rainfall /snowfall is not especially high.
@Architelle88
Жыл бұрын
The “sir” and “ma’am”…. Is just a form of respect, not only for the elders but for dignified gentlemen and ladies( younger or older)
@jasminesuhar473
Жыл бұрын
Wow you're describing the place correctly. That's really true about the people who are too friendly. If a person is alone traveling would be easy going around. If Americans wants to travel in Asia I think Philippines is the right place to visit. For women there's so many many Malls and big one. For men so many islands to explore. Also, so many American restaurants for everyone.
@inchbyinch7759
Жыл бұрын
I found it the same as yourself, very welcoming even walking around Manila I found local ppl saying hi and sir or Mr in that American tone but yep go enjoy as they treat you right for who ever you are and not like some other famous Asian country.
@hayezaspa253
Жыл бұрын
welcome to my country...happy to see you visiting Philippines hopefully you can make more local friends and explore ...have fun!!!
@roberthicks5550
Жыл бұрын
I used to watch your videos when you were living in Colombia & only had 4k subs. Glad to see you have grown in viewership & still traveling the world.
@BraineFreeze305
Жыл бұрын
A old small town southerner who taught English there a long time ago is why they use sir and mam. I found it strange also then I was like it had to be southerners from the USA who taught english or one of those southern missionaries from the USA way back when.
@lourdes86179
Жыл бұрын
During American regime in the Philippines English is included in school curriculum.
@tcb1017
Жыл бұрын
Wow, I thought that you lived in Mexico. Ok, it's many months now but I did see a video of you being in Mexico. You speak well show videos well also. You have a good voice when you talk and explain. Anyway, I like Mexico the Philippines or Asian country's is not for me or even Europe but as they say, we are different and that's great ! Good luck to you and your life.
@universalkaos4568
Жыл бұрын
Was in Manila last year Everything you've said is true! We had an amazing time there (3 weeks) Only one hiccup....the airport🥴 They lost one of my kids carry on bag (we had left Seoul) & only received it the last week of our trip. Then when we arrived home to Australia,they lost my other sons carry on bag 3 months later,even after tracking it (it's still in Manila) we still haven't got it back. Seoul was great! Phillipines was a blast! The airport can eat a fat one😅
@jojojojo-bt6sd
Жыл бұрын
Manila airport is a notorious den for scams, thievery, and extortion by airport officials and personnel, and local Filipinos are victimized more often than foreigners. Disgustingly sad.
@tonybarrientos6610
Жыл бұрын
Thank You Sly's LIFE for advertising The Islands PHILIPPINES to the world. Mahal kita. I suddenly smashed that subbie button. Feel free. 😘💕🇵🇭
@marialeonoraicaro9299
Жыл бұрын
Congratz Sly for visiting our country i wish and pray you will have the best and good times staying here enjoy mingling with our people i am sure and can say 99% are hospitable helpful and will welcome you with open arms with love and kindness also visit all over the country we have lots of breath taking places here especially beaches, etc that you will love to stay longer be safe God bless u🙏🏻💖🤗
@myseville1976
Жыл бұрын
About the Filipina GF/Wife!! They know their role as a GF and Wife! Absolutely wonderful people!
@omyvargas1612
Жыл бұрын
thanks for the great video about philippines....
@marimar3161
Жыл бұрын
Aetas aren't the only black tribe. There's also Dumagats, Agtas, Atis, Mamanwa, etc. They're scattered throughout the Philippines.
@herchickenlegs4
Жыл бұрын
Manila is densely populated because most Filipinos are wanting to stay in Manila to work but it's not the same in the Provence ...😊
@jtmac9084
Жыл бұрын
Good job man. Happy you are enjoying your experiences in the Philippines. Thank you for being so positive about the country. God bless.👍👍👍👍👍
@ewilson8504
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Refreshing, insightful and informative. Well done.
@globalismoblackman
Жыл бұрын
@Sly Philippines is #Epic ❤7,641 islands it blew my mind in March 2008 when I was travelling around the world from the UK with my best friend. Infact it is my most visited country on the planet, 8th times already out of all the 30 countries I have been to date. I intend to do another 2 trips when I retire soon to travel to several more paradise islands of The Philippines 🏝️🌴🏖️🌈🌄🌅. Yes Filipinos are incredibly friendly to ALL races and yes they like black people unlike people's previous misconceptions. There are lots of Africans and African Americans living there since the 1980's.
@edwin7825
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Brod....WELCOME TO THE PHILIPPINES
@dktlnn
Жыл бұрын
I hope you can visit us. My husband is a retired LTC military, black man, and we are currently in LA Union, hopefully, we will be moving to Tagaytay
@mixnmichael1
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Sly! Nice views.
@jimmylee1776
Жыл бұрын
I lived & worked in Phillipines for 6 years. Filipinos are mostly friendly & kind. But you have to be careful where you go in Manila - don’t go to Tondo & similar places with high crime rates. Another thing I dislike is traffic jams.
@rodinaenglert7570
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much to share your Videos! I love it ❤❤❤ coming from germany
@normaesquillo5463
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for liking my old country the Philippines. I'm a Filipina Canadian from Tanay Rizal. Jow.I live here in Oshawa Ontario Canada 🇨🇦. God bless.
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