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In this video, we have a sit-down conversation with a fellow Fil-Am hailing from Las Vegas, Corin Lujan. I had the chance to briefly interview Corin during her vacation in the Philippines as she shares about her thoughts on the pitfalls of living in the U.S, Filipino-Americans leaving seeking a new life back in the homeland, and her personal life as a realtor and journalist. Enjoy!
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"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."
Psalm 23:4
In this video, we have a sit-down conversation with a fellow Fil-Am hailing from Las Vegas, Corin Lujan. I had the chance to briefly interview Corin during her vacation in the Philippines as she shares about her thoughts on the pitfalls of living in the U.S, Filipino-Americans leaving seeking a new life back in the homeland, and her personal life as a realtor and journalist. Enjoy!
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Every time y’all say $1,500 monthly rent, you’ve put up $15,000 in the visual. Should probably correct that.
Thank you so much for your time and having me on your channel, Evan! You are a remarkable young man, and I'm so excited to see you keep shining your light! You provide such a great value to your community, and in such a respectful, classy and confident way!
@@corinlujan I deeply appreciate that Corin! It was a pleasure having you on the channel.
Thank you so much for this interview, I can really relate to what Corin is saying..
the concept of sandwich generation is very true. That makes it so difficult to find a spouse in the US. you have to be in the same page. unfortunately, the view of how much responsibility we have on parents is diametric opposed between asian and american culture
My husband is looking forward to rediscovering his roots. He left Philippines at 6yr old. I'm Mexican American and our daughter loved Philippines when we visited last yr. The joy they radiated warmed my heart...and that is why we are moving ❤ I agree Americans are materialistic. I feel like I need to pay ~$200/mo for my daughter to have friends(classes, play dates) where in Philippines she met friends everywhere and played ALL DAY! I can't wait for our new life and learn more about my husbands and daughters culture ❤
U should move to Mexico lots of usa citizens move to like cancun or any paradise place
@@packohub1145Im not looking for paradise, we made a choice for our happiness. Mexico and Philippines are both beautiful countries ❤
@@packohub1145 "The US State Department recently updated Mexico Travel Advisory 2023 for U.S. tourists travel warns the State Department. traveling to Mexico due to crime in several Mexican states popular with American tourists. Violent crimes such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking and robbery -- is widespread and common in Mexico. " Cancun is however still the safest place there. Watching from US.
..there s no perfect Place..neither People..but if you re Heart says it so..there it is..
Im Hope you'll have fun and Happiness in Philippines. I'm hoping that your Children will Grow well and happy While Being Surrounded by Filipino kinds. 😊 Good luck for your Journey ❤
We have been rediscovering our roots even though were not born in the Philippines. I first visited the PH when I was 10 years old also. It was also difficult, culture shock. I look back at that time now and I'm glad to have had the seed of the Philippine culture planted within me because over the 40 years since, we've gone back to visit 3 times! We look forward to visiting with our young adult children to share the culture and ancestral roots of their Philippine heritage. Honoring and caring for family are virtues that need to be nurtured and lived so that we become better versions of ourselves and promote a society that cares for one another in charity aand love. ❤
She’s 100% right that life in the PI is totally different compared to the US specially when you’re retired. I was born there and my dream is to spend the remaining years of my life in the PI. Retiring here is not fun specially if you’re alone and I consider the US as one of the most expensive country to live. Who can afford a house or an apartment if you’re just an average worker. Everything is expensive nowadays. That American dream is gone that’s why we’re lucky that we can still come home and spend a quality time with friends and relatives there. Four years from now, I intend to go home and enjoy the remaining chapter of my life in the PI.
Corin could be a best teacher with the way she explains her experiences, ideas and opinions. I watched the whole interview!
@@victoriacayabyab8624 agree..👍
do you have dual citizenship ?
@@user-ie5tg5fs3m no.. I don’t intend to have a dual citizenship.
Tapus wala kasama sa bhay..lhat nag mga anak mo nasa work..pero kung sa pinas ka malabas kalang pwde kna mkinpag kwentuhan sa mga kapit bhay mo
I stumbled upon your channel for the first time and what a great discussion this was. Full of insight and wisdom from Corin. Thank you for this video and it resonated with me in all of its entirety. I moved to the US as an IT engineer when I was 33 and have been living in the US for the past 23 yrs . I’ve been thinking of moving back to the Philippines for good. I was just telling someone yesterday of such plan and then I saw this video. It is so honest and true and I feel like it is my story as well. It almost feels like a sign to go with my plan in the near future. Thank you once again and i look forward to more of your videos.
My late Filipina wife and I retired to the Philippines in 2016 after 41 years in the States. She was from Isabella, and I was from northern Indiana. We married in 1976 in the Philippines and planned our retirement for the last twenty years of our careers. In our last twenty years, we lived in Honolulu, Hawaii, put our six children through school there, and watched our grandchildren start their lives there. I still live in the Philippines and love it very much. It's the culture and the people that make it so warm and welcoming here. I recently remarried a younger Filipina who worked for me as my caregiver. I was so surprised that she cared for me and did everything my late wife would do. Even the way she cooked my favorite dishes. I feel that God has blessed me and given me a special time with another beautiful Filipina in my life.
Good video Evan! As a half-Filipino myself, I plan on exploring my roots in retirement and more importantly contributing back to the country which is responsible for my being here. The weight of history goes back through my mother's family in the PI and resulted in me and my accomplishments. Listening to your interview, I'm struck by how frenetic she is given her ancestry. You can see the effect of her time in the USA and I'm sure she would go through a decompression phase in the Philippines. I look forward to future videos!
Quick update - your interviewee mentioned the weight of obligation to one's family (the Social Contract), but she did not really give you the reasons for why it differs so greatly in the US compared to the PI. In the end, it becomes a question of resources. Families are smaller in the US (lower cost of resources); family members all need to work, especially if they in lower paying professions (heck, even higher paying professions require both parents to work); every resource in the US is multiple orders of magnitude more expensive than in the PI. It's not that families don't want to take care of their parents...it's that they can't do it. They lack both the resources and the necessary skillset to take care of them. As you might guess, this results in a fair amount of guilt, especially if those family members came from a country like the Philippines.
Great Interview
Thank you both Corin & Evan for the insightful views and discussion.
I am not an American nor a Filipino, but very well exposed to both cultures and appreciate them both; your video got me an inch closer (a very significant inch) to retiring in the Philippines.
There's pros and cons in living in either the USA or the Philippines.
Each and every person differ in their experiences depending on their perceived reality, perceived experiences, finances and budget, a sense of belonging, being accepted, and a family and friends network. I was born in the Philippines and came to the United States as an 11 year old. I'm 51 now and feel blessed to be here in the US with my mom (dad deceased) and brothers. I think each person has different points of view and experiences as well as expectations of what is considered happiness, success, and contentment. I feel grateful for having four seasons, and being given the opportunity, through hard work and education, to own a home here in the US. Family unity and closeness are also personal and differ from family to family. Generalizations shouldn't be made about Filipinos living in the US versus Filipinos living in the Philippines.
I want to note that not everyone in the US is materialistic and lonely. Respectfully, each person brings to their reality values that are important to them.
C'mon be honest!!! America is a boring country. Probably you haven't burned out in your work.
@cheryl…..I totally agree that not all Americans are materialistic and lonely. I am a Filipino and have lived in the US more than 30 years. US is home to me where I live comfortably in my debt free house, 401k retirement savings, and other investments. I don’t think it is easy to go back and live in my birth country Philippines. US or Philippines is not for everybody.
Exactly its an individual's choice of life to leave his/her place of origin go somewhere and live his/her life to the fullest of satisfaction.
Also BGC is a bubble and not what 99% of the PH is like. I was in Masbate City 2022 and ran out of medication. I went to a doctor to find out zero pharmacies on that Island carried it. It was only available in Cebu or Manila so had to go without until returning back to Florida.. Wondering how bad the smog gets in BGC compared to the rest of Malina?
@sam… smog and air pollution can get really bad in Manila as most motorists still still use leaded fuel and the polluted air stays stagnant
This resonates so much in our current situation. I, too grew up from Las Vegas and things have changed for the worst. So thinking of moving back to Cebu full time and I want my daughter who’s only 6 to experience and immerse herself to the Filipino culture. The quality of life exponentially way better in the Philippines. Thanks for this great episode!!
I just did this 2 weeks ago. I moved my family to BGC and so far, we are not yet finished setting up the condo and classes are almost going to start but it has been so great! So many things I can see in the future once we are finished settling down.
This resonated with me. Even though I grew up here in the U.S. since the young age of 8, the Filipino culture has been instilled in me. I too will soon be a “Lola” and plan to retire early in a couple of years. For now my husband I I try to go back to the Philippines when possible. 🇵🇭🇺🇸
Went to a middle school dominated with Filipino students in san francisco. 15 years later every single one of them left America and are back in the Philippines. There's a very strong message in that. Now even I am to be a digital expat going to thailand or the philippines seeing how happy they are compared to all of our other classmates that stayed in the USA including me.
Aloha Evan, I enjoyed watching your vlogs. We live here Oahu, Hawaii, my husband and I are planning to retire back to the Philippines. I agree with Ms./Ma'am Corin about living here in the USA. I was born and raised(until I was 14-years-old) in Baguio City, immigrated to the US(California) in 1982, my husband was born and raised(until he was 11-years-old), immigrated to the US(California) in 1977, We met in High School & got married when he joined the Navy, had two sons, moved around US(from San Diego & Chicago), then we got stationed in Guam(first overseas station), then we were going to move back to California but my husband wanted us to stay here in Hawaii, then he retired from the Navy after 20 years of service( he still working right now with a great company (based in Connecticut). We are now in our mid fifties, both of our kids are married, had kids and live in (our first son )Maryland(he's in the AirForce stationed in Andrews AFB), has a daughter and our second son, lives with his family in Las Vegas, NV and has 2 kids of his own. So, both of us are "feeling very tired" of working and want to retire back to the Philippines. We've been thinking and researching alot of places to stay in Manila area, Cavite and Laguna, considering many options and a short period of time. We''re thinking of renting first before we buy a house/lot(preferably in Cavite or Laguna). Anyway, for now we're are in the "planning stage" and will continue to do alot of research(we really wanted to go back to our homeland and "relax"). Thank you Evan for this vlog and to Ms Corin for her share and experiences. Take care and stay safe always.
Laguna or Cavite are both great places to set roots in.
I would suggest Nuvali in Laguna.
I love and learned a lot from this interview.
The most sensible interview/conversation and honest to goodness outlook of life as it is... ❤❤❤
great vid! love this topic,,,
Very true and very well done. Thank you.
Love this interview 💖🇵🇭
life in US now is very hard its very impossible to buy a house even a rent in CA will cost you more than 2000. If I can only earn $2000 a month in PH I wont be here in US
Kuya Evan, of course the USA is in a serious declines just like most of the West. Hence many expats leave and come to the Philippines. It's not only the USA and the West. Even Japanese, Koreans, Indians, etc are leaving. It's much more simple and relaxed in the Philippines. (In my opinion, it's not cheaper in the Philippines.)
It's not cheap if you're with another 16 y.o. girl.
@@edmhie1 WTF!
IF you keep your wallet closed to wife's family members it is a lot cheaper. You have to make that clear right from the start. They call me Uncle Kuripot, but that fine. I treat everyone once in a while but that is it.
If you lived in some small little farm type town in the middle of Mississippi and then you move to a big city like BGC in the Philippines then yeah maybe the price isn't that much different. But I just checked prices on a little tiny 5 x10 storage space the other day in San Diego and some of storage spaces cost as much or more as a furnished studio apartment in the Philippines. In some some big cities like that in the US you can make a hundred grand a year and be considered broke
@@JJ38255 I can buy a big house on a nice piece of land in, for example, Orlando Florida, CHEAPER than a tiny 2 bedroom condo in Manila.
Manila is not cheap... anymore... and it's destined to be one of the most expensive cities in the world... in 10-20 years.
Very true taking care of our old people is much better in the Philippines than in the States. When my mother was unable to take care of herself, I hired a 24 hour caretaker and she took care of my mother till she died. It was a one to one care and cheap at that. I was very happy with the care she had. The States is very good for the young but when you grow old and unable to drive then life in the USA gets difficult. For one thing everything is so commercialized in the States. Americans have no patience for slow old people and that is understandable because the workers are required to do other things. Americans are wired to keep moving but when you are old and your bones are crackly , you can't be as snappy as you used to, you get very frustrated with the young ones who rush you.
Thanks for sharing this interview. One thing to be very proud of is out of all the major immigrant groups that go to America, Filipinos are by far the largest group who loves going back to live in their home land. People that come from India, China, Vietnam, and even beautiful Mexico, can't say the same thing.
Evan, another great video and interview!
I still owe you lunch at a steakhouse there in BGC. Let's continue to stay in touch, and I will see you in November!
PS - You had a typo at least two times. Rent in Las Vegas for a one-bedroom apt. is $1,500/mo., not $15,000.
i love this interview. No sugar coating.
Another great video Evan 👏
Thanks for sharing this!
This is a very nice interview, full of insights.
It’s true, people are busy in America. I can be talking to a significant other & the attention is divided because of TV or YT. I can be talking to someone that I see once a week, then they say they need to be somewhere. My in-laws & cousins are also in CA, but they have their own lives. I see a paid therapist a couple of times a year to talk about problems.
I’ve thought about therapy many times! Best wishes to you!
Very nice and informative interview.
This subject has been beat to death over the course of many years. Each country has its pros and cons. Bottom line is that we all have our own personal reasons why we prefer one country over another. I will be retiring in the Philippines next year but respect each individual's decision to settle wherever he or she wish to and for whatever reasons. What is important is that we live life to the fullest because it is so very short...far too short to regret and/or to live it in fear.
Great video Evan👍👍👍
When I retired from the US Army all I thought about was moving back to the Philippines. Sold my property in Washington State and ship all my things to Angeles city where I built my house..Life has been great! working as a government employee stationed in Japan right now but I can’t wait to go back to my house..
@@TarikSolimanX I was 913A when I retired
@@TarikSolimanX No Ilokano..I just live in Angeles city thats all
Great to listen to you as always. I am a Seychelles Citizen born and raise. I have travelled to many countries and studied in Europe. I watched a lot of vlogs about the Philippines as I love the Philipinos hospitality. One thing that touched me in your interview is the sandwich that my generation are face with today. I am 54 years old now and I think even in our small Island state we are the last generation that will take care of our parents, for those that still around. My parents are resting in peace since many years ago. I remembered when I started work, I will give half ofy salary to my mother. We all simblings contributed to her wellbeing when she retired. We take care of my mother until death. My dad passed young so he was a different. Today both my child are working living their own life. Not one of them have ever give me a cents or care to visit me regularly. I am not in perfect health conditions and on invalidity pension early. That is that sad part of it even I have gave them both my heritage land given to me by my father to keep the family property instead of selling it. I would be happy maybe to retire in the Philippines, but I need a full pension retirement for me to do it.
That’s sad if they are like that sell them the land and the house
Corin seems wonderful! Another great segment Evan 👍💯
Thank you!
Very nice and relaxing interview. Corin is very pleasant, lovely lady!
thank you! Evan is a great interviewer!
My American dream started when I read a magazine featuring Amtrak travel in the USA 🇺🇸 the land of milk & honey ❤I went into real estate selling US land to Filipinos & made $$. I brought my family to America and settled in USA. Now I’m old & retired it’s going back to my home country Philippines 🇵🇭 It’s more fun, family and food in the Philippines ❤I really relate to this interview
Love this interview! Brilliant lady!
Thank you! I just spoke from my heart 🙂
I came to the USA when i was 22 years old, i stayed there for over 40 years and im 64 years old now. I always vision my self coming back home, this happen 2021 and never look back. Philippines is not for everybody as well as USA, especially if you are aging like me. For me, i feel that USA is totally a different country when i first moved there. I remember buying my first car for $6000 dollars,brand new, you will never get a decent brand new car for that price now a days. Gasoline price is 99 cents a gallon, crimes are not prevalent like today. The first work related shooting i remembered was in the Post Office. He got fired and came back and shoot his suprvisor and coworkers, and the rest is hiatory. It became a copy cat.
We were paying $2800.00 dollars for a 2 bebroom apartment plus utilities. We are literally living paycheck to paycheck and sometimes using our credit card just to survived till the next pay.
Also, one of the main reasons that i move back is the discrimination that i felt it still exists. We, as a brown color will always be discriminated more often than other skin color.
glad you said something on being discriminated because your brown. it does exist in the US. but somehow some pinoys deny this as a coping mechanism for the harsh reality
Terrific interview thank you 😊 (Though the background music is not necessary:)
Thank you for your feedback
Came across this video and enjoyed listening to everything you discussed . I’m in my retirement age soon and need to really set everything in order . I have big families here and abroad and been so blessed to keep my house in the Philippines where I was born coz whether I like it or not I still missed our country and people and thsnk God my husband and I were able to instill to our kids the importance of Filipino values. There’s always advantages and disadvantages in life that’s knowing God’s plan for us is really very important in how we live . Hope to hear more from you , guys ! God bless us all 🙏
I was also surprised when my two cousins in LA informed me last month that they are leaving the US for good and will retire in PH. That is after 18 yrs there. They cited the depressing downtown and business districts, the spike of crime and the homelessness.
At 1:09, I learned a new word today, - Lola. It means grandmother.
Great perspective. I retired here 8 years ago. Multiple pension. Live on 2 1/2 acres in province. Have not miss the USA at all. Just my family there. You cannot beat the cost of living here.
Great to hear a former Californian/Las Vegas resident like myself. I’ve found PickleBall in my retirement. Any PickleBall Clubs, courts or clubs? It’s a great social game, you’ll never get lonely playing PickleBall!
lol I'm a tennis gal myself but the knees are thinking pickle ball might be better! I think the Active Adult communities offer them!
This is a good and timely topic for those who’s interested to retire early and living in the Philippines.
I just came here 1.5yrs ago and yes it's toxic. Whatever you guys are talking about is exactly what I was thinking...I know for myself that I will never live here for the rest of my life... I really would like to live my remaining days in the Philippines. Can't wait.
What do you mean it's toxic in the US? Care to elaborate?
Camiguin Island has a very serene & laid-back vibe to it, a tropical rainforest with white sand bar beaches. No rush or hurry. The young boys dive from the ferry and climb back on board for excitement and fun. Very memorable place. I'd retire there or have a vacation rental to.
she is amazing . she is sooo authentic.. goodluck in the Phil.
Thank you so much!
She’s so genuine and humble.
Thank you!
great interview great insgiht
Thanks for this informative video. As a Filipino myself living in LV, for the most part I agree with Corin's opionions and personal observations about the Philippines. I can understand why some Pinoys moved there and a few others are thinking and considering doing the same but before jumping into it, there's a lot of issues one has to evaluate and some soul searching because that would be a significant life changing decision, especially when you have adult children and grandkids living here in the US. Nontheless, wish y'all the best, Mabuhay and God bless.
it will be a bittersweet move, even if I just end up spending a few months there or here. But, when I think of the long run - my old age! - I don't want to be a burden to my children, and I know my care and expenses will be more manageable in the Philippines!
Parents moved 2d 🇺🇸 n d 60s.Grandma was n d 🇺🇸 n d 40s.
Its a rat race.My Dad was very sad n d 🇺🇸
Family unit falls apart.Its a very selfish society.
Been here since '71.
In d process 2 leave this sinful Country.
Morality has declined.
Its true with d loneliness of SENIORS.
Folks have no concept how amazing d "WINTER" yrs of ur life would be.2b among your people.
EXPATS should really research on all aspects.
U pay Medicare Plan B yet u get 3rd class care.
U have a choice of private insurance in d Philippines & get amazing HEALTH CARE.
Seniors deteriorate & rot in Nursing homes here.VERY 😥 SAD.
America doesn't care about their homeless,veterans & seniors.Been researching d pros & cons d last 4 yrs.
Im 100% relocating.
TFS Evan.
It’s good to have both an Amerikana and Philippine life, if you are in the US or in the Philippines.
I live and I work with Filipinos and I have watched and I have been side-by-side with them when they come to America not all but they change
I totally agree that living in the US is more and more difficult to average income earners because of everything is more pricey and high-cost of living. After the pandemic, Prices of the basic needs had gone up. Although I am earning enough before and I’m able to save some for my retirement money, now my income is now enough for my expenses and hard for me to pay all my bills without resourcing from my savings because my income is not enough anymore. I am basically just working everyday and nothing to do other than going to work, no time to go places to spend time with friends here plus it’s gonna cost you a lot of money to go places. Philippines is now a better place for me coming from California.
My condo located a few blocks away from NAIA, restaurants and malls downstairs, and casino next door, ocassional trips to the beaches with family, 1$=56pesos, what else can you ask for!? Definitely retiring in the Philippines.🇵🇭 🇵🇭🇵🇭
I think there is a typo. Should be $1500 and not $15,000😂
I’m also from the Bay Area and I’m considering moving to the Philippines
OmG your voice chnaged. I love it.
I agree 110% I can't wait to get back to the Philippines. I loved it being in the navy there,and I have a miserable lonely life in the US. I miss having friends and neighbors that make you feel at home. It's just hard having to look after parents in their final years here. Torn between two worlds
My wife often brings up moving to the Phils, she thinks Americans are nuts, and I can't disagree. One thing I would urge people to become aware of is that China is beating the war drums concerning Taiwan, and the US has already said that it would use bases in the Philippines to repel it. I'd hate to move and then find myself in the middle of a war zone
There won't be any invasion of Taiwan, nor a war. The two countries will continue to meld economically, as they have been for the past 40 years, until Taiwan reaches de-facto SAR status, like HK/Macau. PRC/ROC is just a name-game!
War mongering American.
@@trevorsmith7753 China recently broadcast a documentary showing all the ways that they can take Taiwan and featuring military members who say they are willing to die for the cause. The US response was to say that bases in the Philippines will be utilized to thwart such an attack. Of course I hope that it never happens, but international tensions are something that must be acknowledged
I heard the US will try to invade Cuba again. See it goes both ways. You'll say nah and I'll say nah
@@georgeclarke2258better to stay put where you are. far more Americans stay in their comfort zone and don't want to travel. gun violence is everywhere in the US but they seem to overlook that because it's familiar. it's foreign countries that spook them😅
She’s adorable 🚒 well done🎉 I subbed 🚩
Thank you!
The sense of family, affinity and contentment is what matters to many people.
I am retire now I'm planning to retire in the Philippines next month yes the cost of living here in America I can't afford in my retirement money and I'm selling my home and my realtor is Keller Williams they take care of me when I bought my house finally I'll be coming next month to look for a place to live thanks for your channel
just found out today my friend is sponsoring a miss Philippines contest that allows pinays from California to be in the contest. I found that intriguing.
leaving the US is not only on the minds of FilAms. everyone wants to leave, even local born Americans want to move abroad. … the US these days is a shit show and a half if you’re not rich.
Not everyone! Please, stop generalizing it. I don't know where you are at, but I'm surrounded with many fil-ams, only one couple want to live in the Philippines.
I watched everything you have publish on youtube. We are also thinking of moving back to the Philippines and work remotely from there. Also, I am from suburb of Chicago like you. Keep up the good works.
Everytime I go on vacation in the PH it’s just expensive , from hotels, food, transportation . But probably if you establish a home base when you are retired you can do a better accounting and planning . Unfortunately I still be in this rat race in the next 10 to 15 yrs .😅
Not only that.....they are getting older and they would rather be home to handle issues. Plus, they must really miss the home (Philippines)
Interesting perspective. I have some expats visiting for the first time and they are so jumpy. They can't believe how friendly people are here that it must be fake. I hope they figure out it is just they way people are here.
USA will always be a part of my life: so fortunate to joined the military at 19 and at 45 after 25 years of service; I have a descent amount of pension in addition to a paid off property that will be rented for additional passive income; without the American opportunity life would be a total 180 degrees different. US and PI has its pros and cons without a doubt, life is about making the best of where you're at given the circumstances. All the best everyone!
It is still your decision, choose where you're going to be happy and content.
I have been watching the savy expat for a bit and I do agree for most of the content he has made. For me coming from the Philippines and becoming an immigrant of America, there is just that one thing that makes Filipino leave manila or any part of the country. Locals are severely underpaid. If the issue in the states is paying bills, the issue for a true local is actually having the means to pay for it. Yes HMO is usually better than having to pay co pay and insurance in the states because it is offered by the employer. This is the minimum wage is 500 php lets say that's an equivalent of 80 USD here in Texas on a daily, it just evens it out. The beauty of being an Expat is you can still keep your citizenship even if you don't live America, just pay your taxes and applying for dual citizenship is not hard. Having a US salary already bridges the gap of living paycheck to paycheck because of the exchange rate. You will definitely get a bang for your buck. But for the true local that's the hardest thing to accomplish getting that US salary.
People go to the P.I. to retire and not work. The intent of this video is for retired individual who have pensions......and your point is.
@@edmhie1 i get that. Im just talkig about people from the PI that goes to the US to one day be in the position to retire back home
@@edmhie1facts!
Second ❤
Brain "Drain" not "Train"... I was a in a government scholarship in high school back in the 1980's, majority of highschool classmates went to the US. In some ways the Philippines did lost its investment on the best Filipino minds to the so called American dream.
Correct. That is brain drain.
Great job, but you can drop the music, or have something more relaxing!!
It’s brain drain actually not brain train. Talented , skilled professionals ( brain ) is being “drained “ ( taken away from one’s country) to seek greener pasture’s elsewhere
yes, correct!
Yeah, the writing is on the Wall for the United States and I'm working on my exit strategy.
Kuya Evan, I just found out that there are "unusual" laws in the Philippines that exapts should be aware of . For example, you can't insult or "vexation" of another Filipino. Could you make a video about such laws? Thank you po.
..............and where did you got that "chismis"? I didn't know Westerners are into chismis too!
@@edmhie1 Google it! Then you will see that that what I know is not "chusmis".
I think all criminal laws apply to both locals and foreigners. No unusual laws.
@@NaAllaboutLifeOf course: laws apply to both locals and expats the same way. I am talking about laws that expats may not be aware of, unique laws to the Philippines, where unaware expats can get into trouble with.
Las Vegas is expensive because of people escaping California. Housing prices have increase all over the States because of workers from all over the world moving to the same popular places. On the supply side builders cannot build fast enough or they get buried in red tape losses. The American dream still has 50 states and dozens of friendly countries to choose from. I am looking at Thailand for cheaper housing and Philippines for the language barrier. Utang na loob is easy when its spread out among 10 kids but Americans only have 1-2 kids. You can't expect your only child to give up their career and care for you. In the 3rd world you can hire maids, drivers and caregivers.
Everything you’ve mentioned is true…but healthcare is pretty lousy.
@@user-pq6st8uq9d Healthcare is 3rd world. Many doctors and nurses have gone overseas. Many islands and provinces don't have clinics. I suggest making friends with doctors and living near a private hospital.
I’m a Filipina retiree and been in the US close to 4O years .The thought of retiring in the Philippines crossed my mind but due to several health issues I’m reconsidering not to pursue the idea .
@@dalv10340 I hope you feel better. The plane ride to the Philippines is long. I would go straight to a nice beach.
I want you to interview someone who toiled in their decision making process whether to move to the Philippines or not. We are all aware of the COL (cost of living) benefits of the Philippines. Although important, life is not all about money. What other considerations did retirees account before making their decision to relocate? (Please don’t mention family values, like COL, this is a given).
It took many years as I struggled to make up my mind. Pretty basic for me now. The violence and daily Mass shootings. Rampant crime and homelessness in all the major cities. Political division and racial disparity. Lack of respect and the invisibility of folks over 50. I finally made the leap of faith and purchased property in PI. We are going to build a simple home, travel the islands and get away from all the pressure and fear of living in the USA. I agonized over this decision. I love America and the beautiful start of California where I currently reside. But now, it's time to go.😎
I believe one most important thing to consider is health care insurance . Not unless you are a veteran , health care cost can be a problem even if you have a lot of money saved , and don’t have health insurance , an elderly retiree in the Philippines could run out of personal monetary funds when it comes to hospitalizations and medicines, doctor visits , etc etc
Philippines is way better than any paradise in the world!
I listened to all the factors you guys discussed in the VLOG; and I heard you; I guess it is a matter of lifestyle preference that you guys want to have in your retirement years; TRUE the US is expensive and depending on the lifestyle you guys had prior to retirement ; this would greatly determine your area of preference be it in US or the Philippines ; BIG winners for me for the Philippines is the food; the cost of living and people that you surround yourself with; I know there will be lots of family around ; but as to everything there will be pluses and minuses ; at this time; the BIG(++) to stay in the US is prevalent for our family; but you never know what it will be in the next few years; THE BIGGEST (- -) for me is the political landscape in the PHILPPINES which I feel is not conducive to safety and security and the HEALTHCARE system would also be a MAJOR factor once you retire to insure one could maintain a healthy lifestyle on your retirement; there are ONLY a handful of really reputable hospitals with adequate modern equipment to give you the assurance of excellent healthcare. We might re-examine our priorities in several years but for NOW it is still NORTH AMERICA FOR US !!
Outstanding interview. Hope to be less lonely when I go to the P I. Planning to not pack my stressful Gung-Ho attitude.
"It's call it the AMERICAN DREAM, because you have to be asleep to believe it." -George Carlin
George was a clairvoyant!
The “Advertising Lullabye” is most fitting.
Make America Great Again?? America has ALWAYS been great for millionaires and billionaires. It's NEVER been great for the rest of us.
Rubbish
😂😂😂 Love it
I am a Fil-Am based in Las Vegas and Makati. I am "retired" and I've traveled all over the world. The Philippines is the "best kept secret" retirement destination especially for Fil-Ams or former Filipinos. The cost-benefit ratio is so good. $5,500/mo budget in Manila is way more than enough.
$5,500/mo in LA or San Fran (I lived in San Fran and LA many years, still have houses in both cities), is not enough and you will deal with high crime, homelessness, woke mentality, anti-Asian hate, discrimination, lack of law enforcement, defunded police, stupid DA policies, they favor the criminals rather than the law-abiding citizens, they are SANCTUARY cities for illegals, etc etc etc ...
RETIRE IN PHILIPPINES NOW!!!
Ironically the healthcare cost also constitute nursing care cost that is a way of living for many filipino coming to the US.
American Dream will not die as long as the HUMAN SPIRIT IS ALIVE.
Did you say 15 hundred but the text shows $15,000?
Go Bears!
Go, Bears! :-)
Lujan sounds chamorro. I had teachers who were on guam.
Life is better in The Philippines!!! 🌞
Evan I moved here from Las Vegas and she is right the loneliness angle is very true. I am single but I was like a Ghost there never went on a date not because I didn't try but when u are older u are pretty much looked down on by western woman. Being lonely is a very real thing and it happens to more people than u think. Evan I am considering giving BGC another try but was wondering do u know of any good churches and Bible studies there I would like to get involved in Thx keep up the good videos
Christ Commission Fellowship...great church who loves Jesus! ❤
@@irmadavid-kintanar4843 Thank u for that will have to check it out when I come there much appreciated
I’m back in Vegas and back to my solitary life lol. Gave up on dating here a long time ago!
@@FilipinaUnfilteredI completely understand I lived in Vegas for 2 yrs before coming here made me realize what a ghost really feels like enjoyed your talk with Evan
The woman can pass as movie star rizza mae Dizon's mother
I looked her up, she has chubby cheeks like me lol and at least 10 years younger than my twin daughters lol. Thank you!
Anyone know the hotel he is filming this at?
Shangri-La The Fort
Thanks@@leogaufo9990
I think the Americans are wise enough, the economic problem in the was really serious now? Its really hard to to business now?
There needs to be Rental assistance in the PI ...... Finding a Good place/ Good location/ for a good price is the problem. There are many pitfalls looking for a condo or apartment to rent. ( Big waste of time) if you are a white person by yourself. An agent that represents the Renter not the landlord.
Denzel said, "it's culture," and was called racist ... Hopefully, I can retire there one day 😊
The country to live in this time and age is The Philippines and Australia.
USA, Canada and England are countries that are in decline for those Filipinos who aspire to live overseas.