WHY WE LEFT CANADA | Moved during the pandemic | Simple Life Ep 18
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Moving from Canada to Philippines is no easy feat. But we did what we initially thought was impossible.
**UPDATE** We originally went to the Philippines back in May and we recently came back to Canada to attend to some important business. We thought it will take a few months but will be going back to a more simple living in the Philippines next month! Stay tuned!!
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Ako citizen na kami sa Canada at pwede din ako maging PR ng European Union but finally i prefer living in Philippines. Why? Because once you reach your contentment living and working abroad, you will realized that still Philippines is more better. If you have 3 hectares land, you can convert it with self sustaining environment. Believe me you will feel better and no stress.
My 1st trip to the Philippines was Sept 2001. I went there 3 times for three wks each time in the span of 9 months. We were applying for a K-1 visa for my now wife. She got her visa and got to the US Aug 2002. Our daughter , Fararose, came along in Sept 2002. My wife was in the US when all of a sudden in 2009 I found myself laid off from a job of only 26 1/2 yrs. I went on unemployment working part time at Waltermart which got my the full 99 wks of unemployment . My 88 yr old Dad at the time was living with us. I had already talked to my wife and at age 57 I was ready to move to the Philippines. We moved on the 9th anniversary of my 1st trip here. Our daughter just finished her 2nd yr at UPLB. She never spoke any Tagalog at all. She excelled in all her schooling and in college made President's List of Scholars each semester. Mabuhay !~~!
People who didn’t experience living abroad don’t understand your reason but I do. I’m investing a lot of properties in Phil’s so one day I can go back
and live the way I want to live.
Simple life with enjoyment
and minimal stress. You’ve done the right thing.
This is exactly what both me and my husband thought. I am a Filipino living in the Netherlands with my husband and 2 kids and next week we are finally moving to the Philippines ❤️🥰
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@@shumamuri 🥰
Do a vlog/video in Philippines
Congratulations ... might see you in the Philippines one of these days : )
@@emmuelmundina9134 thank you :) Where are you in the Philippines? I'm from Cebu :)
hearing you guys makes us more excited to go back to the Philippines❤️🙂after 26 yrs living in amsterdam we're finally set this month and hopefully there will be no cancellations and lockdowns..masarap pa rin sa pinas❤️
We retired in the Phils from the USA. 20 years ago & we are still not done exploring all the 7,600 islands! ENJOY!
We plan to do the same thing
Was watching your vlogs & smiling the entire time! I felt like you guys were speaking directly into my heart. You guys did the right thing. Life here is nonstop, never ending accumulation. And for what?! Our kids have only 1 childhood. Time waits for no one. So grateful I bumped into your YT chanel. ❤️
Filipino-Canadian here - been thinking of moving back to the Philippines as well, my husband is thinking getting a farm lot in Bohol. Of course, it’s easier said than done. I think the covid situation in Canada has pushed us more to think about our future and the future of our daughter. Kudos to you both for making it happen.
I will do the same . Let me know the updates 😀
Yes.. I’m thinking about Heath Benefits and medical most specially it’s so important for us senior citizens to have that handy specially with my husband doing his INHome dialysis 3x a day not to mention his type 2 diabetic and his daily maintenance (medications) you see I’m not sure exactly what we can expect in the Philippines in regards to these situations!! Here in Vancouver Canada we’re pretty much taking care of .. Not to rub it in but we’re kinda’ spoiled here✌️🇨🇦
I'm impressed by the depth/maturity of your thinking at such a relatively young age. I truly wish you the best in your new life here. Stay safe.
Thank you so much!
I'm just glad that I was born & raised in this Amazing Country 🙏 There's nothing like The Philippines 😊😊 Live Life! Mabuhay 🙌🙌
I salute you guys for your decision to move back to the Philippines to live a simple life. I am also a Filipino Canadian nurse here in Toronto. This pandemic also made me realized everything you just mentioned in this video. Looking forward to retire too in the Philippines with my husband. Hoping to learn how you guys achieve financial independence retire early status. All the best.
You guys are the exact opposite of most our kababayans including me dreaming of going to Canada. I love Philippines, don't get me wrong but seeing what's happening here is just heart breaking. Good luck to your new venture and God bless.
But its the same all over the world!!!
U will see when you get there😊
Coz they experience a pretty good life in Canada as they moved there during their younger years and for sure they already enjoyed what Canada has to offer and now they want to experience something new. Whereas to some other Filipinos, they don’t have that kind of privilege and experienced hardships that’s why a lot of people are dreaming to migrate in Canada to have a better life. If they grew up in the Philippines all their lives for sure it could be a different story. But wherever we choose to live, let’s enjoy our lives coz wherever we are is always a blessing 😊
Hi, my husband and I were chasing the American dream for 20 years. We had a good life in Chicago, but life was like a rat race. So much stress. We moved back to the Phils in 2013. Many were skeptical about our move. But until now we are okay. No more migraines, insomnia or back pains. My husband's BP is controlled now. We live in the province, but we have everything we need. We have more than enough food. The only bills we pay every month are electricity and wifi.
We still go visit the US almost every year, and I no longer crave for the real American way of living.
I agree with all of your reasons. You will be ok because you, guys, are emotionally ready for the move.
That means a lot coming from you who's experienced what we are about to experience. Thank you so much!
I have 2 friends. Their families have been to US and Canada for long time. Both families decided to come back and stay here in the Philippines for good.
I had been to Australia myself and I can understand very well your decision. But I also understand those who prefer to live in another country.
Good luck and God bless esp. to those people like us who choose to go back here in our beloved country.
I totally agree with you. Thete is no place like our home, the Philippines. But I am pretty much sure you have not given up your Canada citizenship.
The health system is not good in the Philippines. If you or your family got sick and needed intensive care, all your savings will be drained. Two weeks in a private hospital ICU will cost you at least 1.4M pesos.
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The only problem I have in the Philippines is the never ending borrowing of relatives and other people thinking you are rich. They file in your gate early morning. 😢 It is still best to be here in USA 🇺🇸. Goodluck to you both. I’m 60 yo now. having fun with online business. 💕
It’s true but don’t give them all the time.
"Borrowing" is an understatement. It's a preplan motive in getting your hard earned money and without paying you back. say good bye to your dollar.
One of many consequence of living in the Philippines and many other third world countries.
You can live anywhere in the Philippines away from your family
Grabe the sacrifice you made knowing a LOT of people wants the same lifestyle as yours. God Bless your family for choosing what's best for your family. ❤
Good for you guys! I live in toronto and an RN for 16 years now, I wish I had the guts when I was your age, I left the philippines 18 years ago. I'm 52 now, everyday I have that realization that life is too short, and living in a country like canada,its like a repetition of everything, a routine. I always end up thinking , I am not serving my purpose in life, im not moving on. It is black and white, there's no quality of life. Although I'm a heathcare professional, I don't feel like it's enough. I feel empty and robotics doing things repetitively.And yeah.... that's what I'm feeling. I want my life to be meaningful, with purpose and substantial. So congrats to you two! You did a good Job following your heart! You are inspiring! You have inspired me big time!💕🙏
Hello Lyn, Emm here, I've been a nurse for 12 Years and I was in the same position as you. I too started asking that question, "what is my purpose" after years or doing the same things over and over in my 20's. We were fortunate enough to reach financial independence in our 30's to be able to do what we are doing. I know you are in the right Path because not a lot of people will even ask themselves that life changing question, but once asked it opens the mind to a lot of possibilities. Thank you for the comment!
me and my husband just moved back here in Pinas last May 2021. Took us months to pack/sell our stuff. It is so true,we wanna live life. 💙❤️
From Ottawa here and this is so far the best "REAL TALK" I've watched & heard. This is very common to us Filipinix but in denial lang ang iba because of the healthcare system, OAS etc. But if nakaplano lang talaga earlier on, like how this couple did, kaya naman. They've been here when they were younger, not to mention na nag enjoy sa winter for xxx years. Hahaha. Tayo excited din sa una (kasi maganda talaga mag picture2) but eventually coming HOME still hits us. Iba pa rin ang may totoong beach, fresh seafoods, summer all year, good vibes. Anyways, in short, PLAN AHEAD tayo mga beshies para makamit natin goals din. Mapa abroad forever or uwi pinas for good. Peace y'all. Keep the good contents coming guys! Be an inspiration!
We left Canada and lived in Philippines for 2 years ,,2005-2007. Lots of plus and minus. As a foreigner I loved it but my Filipina wife was happy to come back and earn dollars again and the kids preferred their Canadian school.
"Tomorrow is not a guaranty so do what makes you happy" I subbed immediately halfway your video because despite the fact you're already on first world country you still choose to live a simple life.
I'm an immigrant from the Philippines as well and living here in London for nearly 20 yrs made me realise that life is to be enjoyed.
Yes. Because to morrow is not Guaranteed
I’m planning to go back to Philippines in 2 yrs time on my 50th bday
Life is short....
Congratulations. No place like home, I would say. The important thing is you are happy wherever you are. Joy is not about what you have but what your heart makes happy. Good luck! Enjoy life in the Philippines.
It's a lifestyle choice. A close friend was determined to retire in the Philippines because his work and government pensions would go further in the Philippines. Then his father became seriously ill and was hospitalized and passed away. After seeing first hand the multi million peso bill from the hospital he changed his mind. Plus it's a lot easier to travel to Europe from Canada. But to each his own.
100 % agreed
I agree with you. That is what happened to my Mother-in-law nag kasakit puso 3 months sa ICU grabeh milyon ubos and retirement money kaya Nung makes my husband flew them back here in America for their insurance to cover and continue medication in USA cover by their insurance.
For everybody who is financially stable philippines is a good chooice masaya kasi.. but for poor people, canada is one of the best country to work
Lalu na kung marami umaasa sayo pamilya mo lahat mahirap
Lani and Em you both are truly blessed because you have two homes Canada & Philippines 🇵🇭 just enjoy the journey of life.
I think most filipinos would not understand why you made this choice of going back there when they will do everything to migrate to western countries. But, people who have migrated to Canada and other countries would understand your choice because life is happier in the Philippines, kahit in denial pa ang iba.
Tagal ko na sa Canada, pero mas masarap pa rin sa pinas kaya madalas ako umuuwi.
@@acevergel1503 good for you brother..ung iba kase namamahalan sa pamasahe pauwi kaya ung iba 5yrs minsan decade bago umuwi.
Watching this as we are gearing to move back to PH from SG where we lived for 11 yrs. Planning to give up corporate life and live a simple life. A life of service.
good decision.i decided to be back in the Philippines (since 2013) been in the US for over 20 yrs.but no regrets,i am happy and content here in our native land.also, i got my dual citizenship in jan.2021.good luck to us and let us all stay safe.mabuhay!
Same here, Judith. Was working in Chicago for 20 years. Moved back to the Phils in 2013. My husband vist the US every year since, but I don't feel any more craving of the real American lifestyle. I am content where we are right now.
I live in California and recently I do not feel happy anymore. Maybe because of stress, and no help at all taking care of my 2 kids. Helper here is too expensive. I even thought to stay and live in the Philippines for a year while my husband still working here for source of income. I am so proud of u guys for making the decision to move in the Philippines. I wish we have the courage too to move there.
You guys are a FIRE success story! One more year for me and I'll be on the same boat. It's within almost everyone's reach as long as you're consistent and willing to make the necessary sacrifice to achieve it. I can't wait for my next chapter to begin! I'm a minimalist myself..and I'm happier and more at peace now than I've ever been! Love and Peace to everyone on this journey!❤💯🤙
keep grinding and showing up Original 116, your almost there
Life is really short. I had Covid and that experience reminded me that life is fleeting. You made a good choice. Good luck!
COVID made everyone evaluate their lives. I myself thought of going back to the Philippines, but I have to think about my family. I don't need to list down the negative things about moving back home, I'm sure you know them. Anywhere you go if you have enough money to buy your needs, and your family is together and safe, life is great.
Love to hear your story. Life will be more simplier and meaningful with loving God and serving others.
I just clicked subscribe and I enjoy your video. Such a brave young couple wanna change their lifestyle here in the Philippines. My wife and I are both 75 yrs old and we retired from the east coast of the US. We did not find it so hard to live in our native land and as a matter-of-fact we are enjoying every minute of our life. Stay cool!
Thank you po, hope we too can make our transition here in the PHP as easy as you guys did.
Wow....
Samantalang ang iba. Nagkukumahog para lang makapag Canada...
Proud sa inyo...
Talagang iba ang Buhay Pinas.
simple but Happy
Sobrang nakaka inspired kayo mag asawa to think you spent most of your life in Canada pero nandun pa rin ang pusong pinoy unlike yun iba 10 years pa lang sa Canada kung umasta parang pure Canadian na at itinakwil na ang Pinas. Actually po ngayon pa lang ako nag apply for Canada I am 57 years old imagine that tapos kayo almost half of my age nag decide to stay here in Pinas isn’t that ironic. But happy to know at your young age pinili nyo umuwi at mag stay sa pinas nakaka proud Lang po kayo talaga. And I wish you guys the best sa desisyon nyo and God bless po!🙏❤️I am your new subscriber po.
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Thank you so much PO for the uplifting comment and for supporting us : )
Proud of you!
True, covid changes everything, somehow it's a wake up call.
I'm 28 years old, and I'm excited to start my life next month. I've decided to retire from a corporate life and start a journey to where life will lead me and see my potential. Have faith! The substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
I love what you said there.... We took that leap of faith, we heard our calling and we knew we had to follow it. Good luck with your new life adventures : )
@@oursimpleandextraordinarylife cheers!
Heb 11:6
Worked in canada for 7 years now im here in phil for good. Free time is my best option.
So inspiring , Believing the important of real life .. contentment and simplicity .. that life is to short , so, spend more quality time together and to your loveones . That's great 😊👍
Wishing your family the best. I admire you both for choosing a simple authentic life, rather than the life most filipinos would aspire, living abroad away from home. Life is indeed short and should be lived in a way that feels good and makes your soul breathe ❤️
Me &my spouse is also planning to go back home..i miss home😥and my family!!i just need a simple life,no luxury!!Canada can give you luxury but family is life!!
All the best
Yes I agree with you both 👍
Tomorrow is promised to no one kaya para sakin tama yang ginawa nyo, being there for Skye and building memories with her in the province is the best gift you will ever give to her (priceless) .
Most of the people retire at the age of 60 literally, by then iba na ang energy level, malaki na mga anak and they will have their own lives.
We cannot take back time kaya para sa akin tama yang ginawa nyo.
We only need the basic needs and our loved ones, with God in the center then we can truly live a simple and full life.
Ingat kayo lagi ! ❤
Wow thank you Wise Mommah! I agree with everything you just said.... we definitely think alike : )
wherever you go or settle, if your mind, heart and spirit is decided, you'll grow. if you think magiging maayos ang buhay mo sa lugar na to, most likely yes if isip mo is hindi, most likely yes. Depende sa thoughts mo yan and decision. Di mo pwede sabihin sa tao na mali desisyon nya, isipin mo yung mga desisyon mo sa buhay.
para sa couple na to they have decided and buo ang loob nila when they moved back. Their new life started that moment they decided to retire. May plan a-z yan sila for sure.
Healthcare is important & you don't get that in the Philippines without money, money, money so in my opinion, it's better to live abroad if you have a good job & a house & your children are with you. One can always travel to the Philippines or somewhere in the world you fancy during vacation break. I hope everything works for you there!
not really, you'd be left in nursing homes anyway with all your properties taken from you. that's the reality some people don't realize..the house you paid for decades, and your Social security would be surrendered to the govt..your kids won't take care of you, their culture doesn't practice that..
Congrats. We are also planning a similar move. We are currently in Texas and living a very comfortable life. I moved here when I was about 8. We have 2 kids, 3/boy and 10/girl. My wife and I are from a town near Davao. The reasons you guys have given, are basically almost the same reasons for us. Good to know we are not alone :)
Both of our families share the same values and it's awesome to see there are more of us out here that think this way : )
Welcome back to our homeland. Good luck and God bless🙏
Nice video 👌 I'll go for good after 5years.
Sabi nga, umulan man, umaraw, bumagyo, lumindol o kahit na mag pandemic pa, nothing is impossible. Sa ating bansang Pilipinas parin ako tatanda 🙂 #ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines 🇵🇭
As my retitement age is getting nearer, the longing to go back to my home country is getting intense. I’m so excited that I already invested in livestock, poultry and fruit trees as early as today so that in 4 years time it’s already more stable.
I have almost everything here, but this is not the place I want to live the rest of my life in the Philippines. I want a simple, happy and safe life with the rest of my family.
Well done and congrats to the new journey of your life. Done subscribing to your channel.
OMG! Finally, we found you. 👍 We also left Dubai last March 2021. We had the same reasons kung bakit kailangan namin bumalik dito sa Pinas. Ang daming tao na hindi kami maintindihan pero ang hirap i-explain. Kami ng asawa ko, nag resign kami sa work namin para lang maiuwi namin si baby namin at makasama din ang family namin dito. To enjoy life. To have a simple life. 😍 Thank you guys for this video. 👍👍👍 Goodluck and God Bless!
Wow! Thats so amazing! We are glad you are here and such a cool thing to see people who are on a similar journey ! Ignore the naysayers! We got them too! Haha
My wife and I plan on moving back to the Philippines in a couple of years. May God bless our plan.
At this point of time happiness is worth it as money is not to prioritize anymore as nobody knows what to happens the next day but for your little princess she will experience the good moral values of a true Filipino and leaving a simple life is the best
Skye enjoys every single day here on the province and always wears a smile on her face. Thank you so much for your kind words.
New subscriber here. I have been living here in Japan for 23 years and planning to go back and lived permanently back to my home land the Philippines.
You moved to canada when you were 7 and yet you still can speak filipino. Well done! How i wished one i day ill gst the courage to move back to phiippines from canada.
Good job guys! Cant believe other pinoys discouraging you saying “babalik din kayo, bla bla bla” …. eh ano ngayon? Enjoy you journey. Whatever happens buhay nyo yan and at least you had the guts to move back and not live in fear of failure. Good luck sa inyo. Again whatever happens from here panalo kayo sa buhay. 💪🏼
Thank you so much Rocky for those encouraging words it really means a lot to us : )
Some Filipinos are taking advantage of Canada. When they have sufficient funds, they go back to the Philippines to have good life and when all funds have been used up they go back to Canada.
how do you consider that taking advantage if they work and they pay their taxes. It’s only people who are in social assistance or welfare from Govt, they dont work, they stay here for 6 months and then they go back to their home country. That’s taking advantage because they dont contribute to the tax system here in Canada, they dont work. Their only source of income is social welfare - those are the people that are taking advantage of benefits in Canada paid by tax payers.
Awesome call guys of traveling back to motherland; my wife and I plans to move our kids ages 12 and 10; our goal is to give them the opportunity of a lifetime to live, learn, and experience life, Pinas Style. You guys worked hard and it's well deserved; you hit the nail in the head; simple life, passive income. God speed!
Thank you! and yes we wanted the same for our SKYE... we want her to learn our culture and us as well we have some rediscovering to do!
Stumbled upon your video this evening. Subscribed and a new fan. I was born in the states and fell in love with the Philippines and have thought of moving there after my first visit in 2016. Excited for you guys and can wait to see more of your journey🙏🏼
I never thought we'd come back, we thought we'd be here in the US for good..but, w/o a support system, it'll be hard..our families still live in the Philippines, so yes, its just a matter of time, we'd return home as well...
Oh my im so inspired in ur story .. retired at 40s... my husband and I will be in our 50s ..im dying to go back home and retire there ... jst waiting few more years to sell our house..same as u guys in our beautiful province ..life is simple but im more happier..when i moved to canada
i was so excited so many expectations..living with my canadian husband and a 6 yrl old son we always traveled to phils every single year.. but when pandemic hits it changed..everything is costly ..jobs were uncertained,catching up bills and mortgage payments.. i felt more lonely coz everyone is busy with work..people are afraid to see each other..
its our next step to go back there and live in our farm or our house and the city in cagayan de oro ..i would love to see the beaches again..enjoy a simple quality family life.... i know ..some will say nasa Canada kana baket babalik ka pa sa pinas? well ur life is diff. from mine..kse may babalikan kami sa pilipinas ..hinde lahat ng situation same..for others leaving philippines moving to canada for a better life.. ..iba iba talaga.! thanks for sharing ur story- ( tisha proulx from alberta)
Hi matagal Na din ako dito sa Sweden almost 9 yrs Na . Yes Yung decision nyo moving to THE Phillipines is THE right thing to DO . Kasi iba talaga ang pilipinas ehh . Sana maka balik Na din ako sa pinas . I miss everything in THE Phillipines talaga . Sana ol
Congratulations to your family for the good decision to stay in back the Philippines. I will do the same soon.
I’m a new subscriber. Thank you CZcams for recommending me this beautiful family. Take care guys 🥰
We also moved from Canada. We are now in Cagayan De Oro. We are developing a farm. Our plan is to homestead. We are in Dansolihon.
Pag nasa abroad ka first 15 years, ayaw bumalik sa Pinas pero pag naka 20 years ka na away from Pinas. Doon na ung mami-miss mo na umuwi sa Pinas and ready to go home for good. I admire you guyz kasi 33 years si Madam and decided to go home for good na. Hindi namention how old your dear husband kaya hindi ko alam. Well, anyway.. nagpop up lang itong video nu. First time to see your vlog. Small youtuber din ako and nakakatuwa na makita ung ka-start lang na magvlog. I’m doing it in my free time. OFW dito. Learning a lot sa mga content na ganito. Good luck sa inyong family. There’s no place like home. Sa ating bayan sariling lipi di ba…
Hi yes Philippines is the Paradise we left for better oppurtunities but our roots always comes back to the same soil. Oh we forget to mention my husband is 35y.o : )
Yes I am filipino canadian too. I moved back here in the phil. Not knowing what to do at first . But now Im here with my husband living in a simple life building memories together and thats what I figure out live to the fullest enjoy whatever you have.
That simple life is the way to go!
Hi Guys;
I am a Canadian and my wife is originally from the Philippines. That is our game plan as well. For me the sooner the better. I’m tired of the Canadian rat race. We have property and a house in Antique province. Having residual income and elderly relatives here in Canada is our biggest worry. It’s super good to hear the experience of others with the same idea.
Take Care and wish you well from Saskatchewan.
Marc & Cathy 🇨🇦🇵🇭
There's no place like home. And Philippines is our home, nowhere else. God bless, guide, protect your family always. Stay safe and have trust and faith in God. With Him nothing is impossible.
I've been living in Canada for almost 6 years now and the stress is quite overwhelming ...sometimes you just want to settle in quiet place where you can just raise animals and plant crops
Our thoughts exactly! Life Can't be all about working and paying bills!!
Same here in Japan🥲
may I know what you do in Canada?
Most of the pinoys are dreaming to live in other country especially Canada. Majority are those who graduated here and working for years. Life in PI is difficult maraming kahig isang tuka. Hope your family specially the kid will adjust your life here. Anyway you have tons of monies to spend and will surely you will have comfortable life in pinas. Very few wants to live here after experiencing the abundant life in other country. I think the peoplle who wants to retire here are those who lived and worked most of their life in other country. They are seniors who have pensions and monies and propertiesto live comfortably in this country Philippines and Im one of them. Anyway since you are both Canadians you have the options to return if the situations are not favorable with you.
Good Luck!!!
We were ready to move to phil,..we sold our home and pack our things....then covid hit the next month...so we waited and waited...after more than a year of waiting we finally decided to go.. leaving to PI in 2 weeks along with our 8 and 10 yr old girls. Scary but it will be worth it i know. Our motto: live simply and be content.
Amen!! I see many commenting wanting to live a more simple and content life
I completely agree with you both.relationships are very significant specially at this time.i passed also all the exams for the state(US)as a nurse but i saw that if will push through with it i will miss relationship with relatives.be content with what you have now for tomorrow is never a guarantee specially this covid pandemic
Damn Emm you walked away from the "dream" house and lifestyle I'm literally working towards as a fellow nurse in Toronto. It may not be worth it after all. Best wishes on your new adventure in the Philippines, love those lifestyle videos. Keep it going. Oh yeah, Lani is a dime!
What's up Homie, there aint nothing wrong with that Canadian dream, it just wasn't for us naw mean!! Thank you for the support and yes Lan is a dime and a half : )
That’s bravery and I admire you for that. Iba pa din ang buhay pinas, kahit mahirap masaya. Goodluck with your new journey. ❤️
That's brave. Canada already has the best quality of life and Philippines is very far from it. There are also much less opportunities here especially in the provinces. Yes it is beautiful in terms of nature but when you get used to it, you will get tired of it as well and you will miss the life you have back in Canada. For you to be able to survive here, you must embrace not just the beauty but also the ugliness of the Philippines. You must learn to accept the positives and the negatives. Goodluck and Godbless to both of you.
My husband who is British was thinking about settling in the Philippines. We sell our house and stay at my brother's house. Unfortunately, his concern is the healthcare in Pinas. Our NHS is the envy of the world. I realise there's no place like home but there are other things to consider. You both seemed to have made your decision. Good luck! Be safe
this is on point, i think they're dual citizen so they can go back to canada in no time anytime they want to, and also they are rich so they can live a better life here in Philippines... masaya nman dito kung madami ka pera, pero kung average juan dela cruz ka lang mgkasakit ka lang dito or one member of your family good luck sa ipon mo may utang ka pa ang skilled worker dito ang baba ng sahod at madalas na hikahos... add mo pa corrupt government/politicians, daily crimes, at bulok na sistema, i wish they will bear all of this, these are the downsides in the Philippines
There is thing that you are wrong. In the phippines, if you have money, the opportunities are endless. It is easy to start a business or do any entrepreneurial things. You don't need massive capital, paperwork is quite not as intensive as western world where insurance alone (third person liability, injury), location, environmental, occupational and health requirement, etc. Limited opportunities are only for people who have no means.
Have you ever lived in Canada?
@@choyMM no
Everyone wants a greener pasture but you opted to live in our motherland mabuhay kayo kabayan👍🏻😀😊
If you were born in the Philippines, a part of you will always long to go back. Philipines is indeed a great place. Just keep a healthy lifestyle, to avoid getting really sick. Coz when you get really sick, you could drain your life’s earnings. Philippines is heaven when you have enough wealth and income-earning assets, to enable you to live a comfortable life. If you don’t, then life could be really harsh in Philippines as compared to Canada. The pandemic has shown how difficult really is to be poor in a country like Philippines.
I'm. Been thinking to move back to Philippines too, glad you make it happen
That’s exactly my dream to retire early and move back to Philippines …good luck on your new journey po !
Thanks for sharing your great story. Can't wait to know about your journey and latest adventure. DOT should ask you to be one of its brand ambassadors.
It takes a lot of courage and planning to come into this decision in life. No matter where we are working, we always come at a point in life where we say enough is enough. Imagine if both of you are working in the Middle East where work environment and climate is different than what Pinoys think of an ideal place to grow old, your decision would have been made much earlier.
We totally agree with everything you said : )
ive been living in canada for 6 yrs already. im just saving up as much as I can finish all the appartments im planning to build and move back for good.
Good decision guys! I too am about to retire in the Philippines soon this year before Christmas, I already built my two-story house + car. I've been an OFW for 26 fruitful years. What more we can ask for? Congratulations to both of you! You're both correct about the right decision to retire & live in the Phillippines, life is short anyway, enjoy the rest of our lives. There's more fun in the Philippines! God Bless!
Sa totoo lng mas mabuti lumaki ang anak nyo dito kc tama kayo mas magiging marespeto anak nyo at alam nya ang hirap ng buhay na paglaki nya mas pahahalagahan nya ang buhay na bigay sa kanya ng Diyos. Good luck to your family. New subscriber here♥️stay safe
You get tired of paying very expensive shelter, property tax, insurance, car payment, car insurance and etc in Canada. That you need to work HARD AND SPEND TIME. That is the first reason why you are now in the Philippines like me... Very cold climate in Canada and longer, that is
that is the second reason. Third reason is the foods here are more fresh especially sea food... The fourrth reason is more times in bonding in the Philippines with your beloved family...
You took the words out straight from my mouth!! Those reasons are definitely the main reasons we left as well.
LOVE IT!! Good Luck and God Bless you on the new chapter of your life in the Philippines! CHEERS!
Same story with my bro and his wife in LA, California, they always want to go back home in phil. I hope you can visit Davao, I'll be your host. We have poultry farm here, we supply eggs in the town and we have same heart, on choosing to serve others than choose the rat race abroad. :) You both so inspiring!
Its awesome to see people with the same mind set!! We might take you up on your offer when we do go to Davao!!
Just subscribed, very inspiring, naiiyak ako na parang feeling super proud. Here you are enjoying life in Canada, a Filipino couple and yet you chose to live here and probably retire here. Very touching
It was an easy and hard decision at the same time. We had to give up a lot of things and there are lots of uncertainties but we decided to take that leap of faith. We are glad we did it. Thank you for watching!
New subscriber from Manitoba Canada, good luck, good decision to go back in our beloved country PHILIPPINES, especially sa lugar nyo, LA Union, me and my family are planning to go back in Philippines for good, from Pangasinan po kmi
Wow ! inspiring stories.... hope you guys touched more kababayans there in Pinas, and show to the world that its more fun in the Philippines... new subs here and keep on posting new videos :D cheeers !
More to come! thanks for the support : )
Cool ! Good for you ! With relatives in Wisconsin and Sweden…and…working at an airline have seen many countries and how people live..always had the thought of living abroad since we did a performance of The King and I in 8th grade..have been going to Tland but really like PI also..getting closer to the big move, thx for your input 🙏🏻👍🏻✌🏻🕊
Good one!! It's the right thing to do for your family, that shows how good parents both of you are to Skye.. 👨👩👧👧
I'm escaping Canada for a better life myself :)
While most of US locals ever wanted to seek greener pasture in foreign lands, there u are redirecting everything to have a simple LIFE! Goodluck and God bless your family 🏡
So tough of you to make a big change in your lives.. But i salute you for doing that. I wish i have that guts to make a change for me and my fam.
Home is where your heart is. New subscriber from Japan and will be moving soon to the Philippines and I’m thankful for the insights you shared in your vlogs.
Thanks for subbing!
Yeah , just don’t let the distant relatives come filing into your home...okay sure everyone has Struggles. Better RESIST TO GIVE HANDOUTS. They’ll keep on coming back and when you don’t give THEYRE GONNA HATE YOU and SOMETIMES DO WORSE. People feel Entitled Might feel especially in the cities.
New subscriber here. Good decision. Me and my husband are moving back home very very soon after living here in Illinois for 37 years!!!! Good luck to us all balikbayans! Stay safe always and God bless your family!❤
I think if you the money, I mean lots of it with a comfortable house in a secure area plus full health insurance cover until old age, then YES go for it
Love your story & your journey guys! Very similar to ours. Most people are too scared to put all eggs in 1 basket or make the jump early. Well done! Hope our plan works soon also! Live it up!
I worked 2yrs in Dubai, 2 yrs in Australia and now in Canada for 18 yrs and yes, still looking forward for my retirement in the Philippines in 5 to 8 years. You can just imagine my age lol. My 6 kids are all here. Eldest in the Army, second in the Police and 3rd, a Radiologist. 4th 5th and bunso are still in school.Anyway, best of luck to you guys.
Bakit po kayo lumipat sa Canada from Australia
You're kids are in Toronto?
hi. me and my wife left Canada in 2018. some friends told us that it was a bad decision. but for us it's about perspective. it's how do you see life.
no regrets! now we live a simple yet more meaningful life here in the Philippines.
Perspective is everything!
I bet all the people in the comment section condemning your move havent experienced hardship living abroad. Its soul-sucking! Dito kami nakatira ang asawa ko sa UK and we have enough. Super mahal ng cost of living add mo pa ung taxes na manlulumo ka pag tanggap mo ng payslip. Even you earn a decent wage kakarampot padin matitira sayo. You need to work many hours to make a living or else you'll end up on the street. May weeks po d kami nag kikita ng asawa ko at magka iba ang shift namin. Imagine pag uwi mo sa bahay empty, wala ka makausap, wala ka kasama, its really hard. Bawat kilos po dito eh gastos d uso mang hingi ng malunggay or saluyot pang ulam lol! Yes free ang healtcare but its barely working, you cant even see a GP (doctor) pag may ininda ka. Many hours of queuing in a and e (emergency) as well. So FYI lang po hindi lang Pinas ang may prob sa healtcare, its a global thing! Congatulations on your move btw. :)
Thank you so much for the comment and we agree with you 100%.
I agree, mahirap buhay sa abroad pero sympre ggwan mo ren ng paraan. D pwede long hours ka lagi, masstress ka tlga physically and mentally. Need mo mag upgrade ng skills pra tumaas din sahod and most importantly, gawin yung work na gusto mo tlga.. For me mas ok pa ren sa may family ang Western countries like Canada. Kung single ka cguro mas msaya sa pinas
I refused opportunity given by my employer to migrate Canada Onshore location with handsome salary. But, I just feel, India is better place to stay and high time to have integrity in us to choose homeland than Canada as I feel, India is definitely worth living!
We do not own houses in Canada and USA, houses own us. lol
@@ai-ml-india-hardik Even I came back after seeing Canada boring depressing winter's there.