The perfect place for EXPATS? | Philippines | Cebu | Lapu Lapu | Newtown
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- Interview of Sean an expat who recently moved from Dumaguete to Newtown Cebu in Lapu Lapu, his thoughts on retirement in the Ph, Cost of living, Duma Vs Cebu and Healthcare for VA in Cebu.
This was filmed at the (Private) beach that is a 7 min walk from Newtown.
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Wow. The Philippines is such a nice place for ex-pats to live in. The people are nice and the places are beautiful and all the stuff there is so cheap. Thank you for sharing your experience in the Philippines. :)
As a 100% disabled veteran, it is nice to know my service connected conditions will still be covered medically. Will lower some of my out of pocket costs.
Solid video. As a veteran that intends on retiring in the Philippines I really appreciate this information. Thank you.
Your Welcome Michael.
I have lived in Southern Cebu for over 3 years now and have to say that driving is the same here as most places in the Philippines with exceptions to a few places. I put a car cam in immediately per advice from my other expat friends with 15 plus years experience while living in or close by the same area . I added better lighting to my SUV to see further ahead at night just for those who dont have rear or front lights that work and for those who do but dont drive with them on until 10ft away then turn them on. They pull directly out in front of you even when they do look first and see you coming most dont look. Pedestrians use the road as a side walk which anybody with any experience here knows roads are just wide enough to fit your car on except for the city's. They are doing road widening . The fact you come up on a motor cycle going slow and right in the middle and they are texting and the motorcycle who ignores the fact you right blinker is on and your starting execute a right turn and he decides he still has time to pass you on the right side. I do a lot of horn blowing myself and thank God mine isnt the roadrunner sound horn. It even makes my wife upset who you think would be use to all the crazy bad driving. Just telling facts and I would rather drive my car most of the time instead of my big orange bike with a neon yellow helmet because I'm in invisible to the car drivers here. Oh one more I just love how they feel it's ok to stage up to pass and are 2 or more feet in your lane and no shoulder on either side or tail gate you in a 6 car line and pass you expecting you to give right away between you and the car in front of you while the guy that was behind him is now almost in your trunk. Just so everyone knows this is not just me bellyaching , this is usually common conversation on a daily basis between the many expats in the area I live. I deal with it but making sure everyone knows it's basically the same across the islands.
Very true, the hospital in Cebu that is JCI approved is Chong Hue. Currently only 3 hospitals in PHL have this accreditation the other 2 are in Manilla (Makati Medical and SLMC) if you’re a vet with a service related disability, the VA has made great progress in improving access to care with local physicians.
The reason for choosing to seek treatment with a JCI accredited hospital is that they have passed the same standards that USA 🇺🇸 hospitals need to pass to receive CMS ( Medicare) reimbursement. FYI, not all USA hospitals pass this accreditation (78%) some get certification from the State or other accreditation organizations but Joint Commission is the Worlds Gold Standard.
I just read they kept the accreditation from the 2008 until 2015...so sounds like they lost it. Do you know if they have recently regained it?
Well have to admit...was a good interview and was funny and informative at the same time. Good job. Paul you only ask Mia for advise once, I think that’s a record!!! Really guys very good job!!!
Thank you Mike :)
A lot of good information in this interview . And it's good to see that Shawn is doing good. I've been wondering how he's been doing.
I've been visiting Cebu City area and Mactan for nearly 25 years now so I know what it's like and the changes are nothing short of amazing.
Watching this as I'm sitting on my suburban US patio Sunday evening it's amazing the ambient background noise in your video. This is one issue with Philippines that can be distressing and very difficult to avoid.
So true. I'm here in the US as well and I was watching video review of a really nice condo and when they opened up the balcony sliding door you could hear roosters, street noise and all the other hullabaloo indicative of life in the Phils. LOL!!
Yes. Good point
Seems as if when I watch these vlogs.. 1000s want to travel to the Philippines... once it opens up and the travel can become a reality... wonder how many will actually do it... 10-20%? Talking and dreaming about it is different from actually making the move... living through you guys right now... thanks
Hey Boys nice to see you hanging out. Honking horn, funny how you reacted Paul and like a good director, Cut, splice (edit) and move on with the show. Blooper, Sean (Lol) not reacting holding his tongue then boom out it comes. Good stuff guys. Smiles
Thanks Steve
Great video and information, thanks to both Paul and Sean!
thx Nate
I lived in Cebu a few years ago. The traffic was like Manila, locals not that friendly imo and women were a little bit westernized. It was very overrun with expats too. Did it really change that much since then?
My first trip to Cebu back in 2008, I had my gf from Davao we were exploring Philippines. I went to a restaurant in Cebu one night and looked around and I saw about dozen expats in there with pinays. I thought this was strange to see so many expats in one area. Back then you never saw an expat in Davao.
@@mikejones5364 How is Davao these days
As with the rest of the world, the Earth is getting smaller.
Like you discussed, trade-offs between living in Duma and Cebu. I think the plan might be to island hop to at least 3-4 islands (Duma, Cebu, Luzon, Palawan) minimum and than live at each of them for at least 3-6 months before deciding on what place best suites me and maybe settled down? Sounds like each island will have its pros/con and there may not be one place that meets all needs, but may have to go with the one that checks off most of the boxes. I agree that a place with good health care will probably be on the top of my list.
Thats a great plan, wish I had done it that way
Cebu is unique among all places in the Philippines that no other places in the Philippines can beat. Cebu has a big city feel with all those modern conveniences like huge malls, wide variety of entertainment and dining options, modern hospitals, a wide variety of both man-made and natural attractions for relaxation and enjoyment, both clean white sandy beaches and scenic mountains are just minutes drive away from the city, both south and north getaways are just few hours drive, etc. The most obvious and the biggest advantage of Cebu over others is the air and sea connection several times daily to virtually all islands and major cities and provinces in be Philippines. The international airport also connects you several times daily to most major regional destinations across Asia for a short hop like Korea, China, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Qatar, Dubai and even Los Angeles. No other place in the Philippines has all these advantages.
Paul , very interesting interview. So glad the gentleman was a military veteran as I am, plus he looks around my age too. I am 58 years old. My desires and plans are to retire in the Philippines in about four (4) years. The two (2) narrowed places for me have been Manila area and Cebu area. Especially now hearing about the military veteran connection in Cebu. This is really great for me. Hard to believe it has been since 1991 when I was station at Clark Air Base, Philippines. Thanks for this interview. From US American Air Force Security Police Military Veteran.
Thx for your service David and thx for the comment.
San Juan La Union is also good for expats, watch San Juan La Union vlog by Mark
Great info on the VA, especially, since I'm retired US Army...thank you
Glad it was helpful!
I am from Germany, married to a Filipina. I retire in 6 to 7 years and I plan to move to the Philippines. Health care is the most important thing to think about. Me and my family will stay in our German health insurance. What my health insurance needs are doctor or hospital bills that they can read and put under their system of payment. Our first choice is Cebu. Nice that Cebu seems to have good medical service. Did you rent or buy a house there? My pension will be around 2500 $. We are also thinking about my wife having a small business there, maybe a coffee shop. Your video is very informative.
You and Gio are totally making me wanna move there.
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Y'all are living the dream life! I can't wait to return "home" to the Philippines. Enjoy and Cheers!!! ---- Semper Fi!!!
Thx Curtis
Cebu beats Duma except when it comes to car horns ! 😆 I remember them well...
See you here soon Bud...
You probably mean "Chong Hua" hospital... I never heard of Chang Mai hospital in Cebu.
Correct. I spent a few days at Chong Hua for a dislocated and broken ankle in 2001.
Just arrived here in Bacolod on the 15th. Due to 14 day home quarantine requirement, I haven't been able to explore the town much. Dying to visit the beaches around here and do some deep sea fishing.
Let me know how it goes, where did you fly in from?
@@paulsasianadventure8050
Flew from Chicago. Hopefully I get to avoid the brutal winters and yearly raking of fall leaves.
Part of the reason they are more friendly in Cebu is they have the opportunity/need to speak English for their jobs. So they feel more confident to engage.
Cebu City is nasty. Overcrowded, dirty, polluted and the traffic is worse. My family still owned a 10 acre farm just outside the city and I'm not planning on retiring in Cebu. Maybe you you should go downtown Cebu in Colon and compare it Dumaguete then you have a fair comparison. From where you are sitting you cannot compare because you are pretty much in a resort. When you visited Pasil, Duljo and Ermita then you can tell us how clean really Cebu is? In my last 2 visit to Cebu City I didn't even bother to stop by at our house in the City. I stayed all the time in the hotel. Didn't want to deal with the traffic.
Good points Ray. However every city has "good" places and "bad" places.
Yes, perfectly correct. Newtown , Mactan are just bubbles in a sea of filth
While I agree some of your points but lol, as a local myself and living here for years. You dont have to go to those places you've mentioned or even in Carbon and Colon. I dont even go there (Duljo, Pasil, Carbon, Colon and so on). Again you dont have to go those places because it's just a tiny part/areas of Cebu. And besides why go there? No activities and recreational and cafe's when The better ones are in upsacale sides.
Nice interview, but I'm still going to do Duma when tourists are allowed back in. It will be my first trip to the PH.
Hopefully soon :)
@@paulsasianadventure8050 I hope soon too Paul. Some are predicting 2022. What do you think?
I have used Permethrin spray on door sills to keep out ants for 6-8 weeks. An added benefit is mosquito control. It’s great for clothing and lasts through several washes. It’s essentially Chrysanthemum extract.
Great tip! I see you can buy it on Lazada or Shopee
Permethrin is a semi synthetic pyrethrum. Not just an extract from flower
Chong Hua hospital you mean
Thx for the correction Jenny
Great discussion...thank you.
....An ex- Navy guy was talking about the Philippines being one the premier single- guy destinations....and said go directly to Cebu....
Nice video from beginning to end...especially the end 😂😂😂
Curious to know what are the top 3-5 reasons why many of your guys chose Philippines over Thailand.
Wonder what they think of covid19
My 2 main reasons for choosing the Philippines would be 1. Philippines is less expensive than Thailand. 2. English is more widely spoken in the Philippines, even if it isn't perfect English.
Filipinos speak really good English, and the signs are mostly in English.
C'mon guys, let's be brutally honest, the only two reasons why so many foreigners want to live in the Philippines, are ...
1. The english language
2. The beautiful women
... and that's all. If the girls would not look so beautiful and if the folk would not speak english, then no foreigner would want to live in the Philippines.
I agree with you coming from a Western man. Western expats really don't have other purpose coming to a developing country other than exploit the young and often poorly or less educated local women who are often looking for a sugar Daddy. :-)
Not true and very narrow minded.
3. Taking advantage of young women who desperately need the money.
@@lionhearted1969 Is that your dream?
@@youngandfree93 tell these honies to get a job or vote for someone that really cares
I used to visit Cebu yearly, it's been about 8 years since I was there. I have made about 6 trips there to Cebu. Used to be full of guys from Australia and Europe in the city. Inside Cebu proper I have seen many prostitutes who would come up to me a couple times per day asking me if I wanted a date. I want to check out the Newton area.
yup, pro's are everywhere there is money, lmao
Thanks this video presented a lot of good information. I have a question for you. Are there any other housing options besides condos in Lapu Lapu and Cebu City? Are there subdivisions with single family houses or gated communities with single family houses.
Yes they have subdivisions not far from where I live.
Thanks. I am a fan out peace and quiet when I am at home. I am not sure if the condos are quiet over there.
Gated subdivisions are more common in Mactan Island and they outnumber condo residences, for now. Condos are quieter for sure than economic subdivisions. If you want quiet living in a gated subdivision, choose those designed for middle-income and higher-income residents because they have stricter rules. There's already the anti-noise pollution law put in place just last year that criminalizes all forms of loud noise or sound pollution especially in residential areas. Now, I no longer hear karaoke and other noise pollution in my subdivision.
Check Amazing Philippines he is american living in cebu for more than 5 years making vlog for condos @ subdivision for rent around cebu.
@@lionhearted1969 I appreciate your input. I am surprised to find that Condos are quieter. Here in the USA it is the exact reverse. The Condos and apartments can be very noisy and it is the subdivisions that are quiet. I am happy to hear that there are new laws aimed at keeping the neighborhoods peaceful. I'll look at the middle income an higher-income subdivisions when I plan my trip. Thanks.
It look so nice by you
went they open up i come and see
Thanks
Come on over Tom
Very helpful, trying to figure out between Dumaguete and Cebu City
In Cebu area, what are the alternatives to Lalu-Lapu if one wants to be max. 30-40min away from Cebu City center while being just a few minutes of a bike-ride away from a nice beach with clean sea?
There are at least 2 kinds of expats. As far as I can tell most expats want to live the same as in the west so they stick to tourist type places with lots of other expats. They seem to make the most videos. There are some expats who like to live like Filipinos and be away from other expats. So the concept of "perfect place" can only be from a limited understanding of the world. A conservative mind.
i agree with you 100%, i my self do not want to be around a lot of expats, a few expats ok but like here in the states, no way
Enjoy the channel paul.... question... did you really find the horn that annoying... I’m
From nyc ... that’s nothing ... we continue right through... wondering if our tolerance for things gets adjusted too when we get to the Philippines haha
Thanks for your videos, Paul. Is there an expat forum that you'd recommend for Americans considering living in PH?
I have been to Cebu seven times and I live there 3 months but I'd rather be on the other side of the bridge
If I move to Cebu, I'll will have at least 2 girlfriends at the same time.
Ha ha good for you Sun Rise, if you do move here I will buy you a coffee :)
Hahaha. Why not. As long as you can feed both of them
One Filipina girlfriend will distract you, while the other one stabs you out of jealousy, good luck with that!
No you won't because you'll be a dead man.
@@paulsasianadventure8050 Good & we can discuss red pill.
Cebu is the oldest city in the Philippines,so expect development and civilization similar Manila.In fact better than Manila bcoz of beaches!Its my birthplace.But i live now in Manila.If i will remarry (im widow)a foreigner ,i prefer Cebu as our place.
I love your vedio sir...but for me bukidnon mindanao.is nice a lot of free food farms..wide farms..cold free from typhoons.were live in mountain...here in mt.kitangkad natural park...cold and no free from a lot of noise..in the morning only rosters you can hear...
Hi Paul, i saw Shaun in another interview with Gio a while back in duma. he and short province girl was engaged. what happen? will they get married or is he single again?
The rumour is that they broke up....hence shaun moved to Cebu.....after break ups, expats usually change Islands...lucky thers 7000 islands....
@@thylacine1004 They be careful when breaking up with their gf in Cebu. Or they will self-exile in remote islands or province lacking conveniences.
Did they finally put Street lights in IT Park? When I lived there in 2015, it was as dark as in the provinces
Are their street children there that can use your help ?
Many are starving.
Foreigners seen hanging out with children who are not related to you can wind you up in jail. There is actually a law that forbids it. Donate to the local charities and let them handle it.
Thanks Paul.
Greetings paul,what is your view about cebu it park.I have seen great condos in this area on air BnB.
HI,,,i lived in IT Park for 3 years,,,I just moved back to USA to get my covid shots. I lived at Avida Towers and Asia Premier, Asia Premier has the nicest rooms. They just built a mall i IT park, it is a medium size mall. You have many places to eat in IT park within walking distance, and a few nice bars to eat and drink. If you are a light sleeper then just be careful, the walls are thin in most of the condos. Cockroaches also is a small problem, they come up through the plumbing in the bathroom. I always put covers on my shower drain, and kept my sink closed . More mosquitos at Asia Premier in the lobby and outside, i had no problems with mosquitos at Avida Towers. The prices have dropped for most condos in cebu, the covid virus made many foreigners leave. So you can get a nice price now, i bought and used wireless headphones for the noise. Goodluck
Hello from New York. IT park is awesome if you like a place which is safe and 24/7 restaurant and shops. My first trip to Cebu was in IT Park in 2018, and I bought a condo unit in Avida Tower 2. Sux, I can’t fly to Cebu since no open for visitors at the moment.
@@genebressler758 hello from New York. Funny thing is I have a unit in Avida Tower as well. Cheers!
Thank u unto all of u that has answered me on cebu it park.I have my eye on avida towers
JAH BLESS U ALL DURING THIS EPIDEMIC.
i was in newtown a couple of years ago. How is the beach area going there, is it nearly finished? I believe it's free for newtown residents but "outsiders" have to pay. Do you know how much it is for "outsiders"? I have a condo about 10 minutes walk from newtown. Hi to Gracie and Mia too :)
Newtown beach is still a bit rough, but useable. Not. Up to the standards of the local resorts such as Movenpick, Shangri La, Crimson.
Like John Taylor said :)
Wow, that is great to know
If your 100% is it easy to get care for VA?
I will retire to Angeles City
Having been an avid motorcyclist here in the USA, it seems to be universal that either: (1.) You're invisible to people in cars, OR, (2.) They see you, but don't give a sh*t about your right-of-way because they have more mass/size than you and just expect you to move aside...lest they knock you off the road. LOL!!
My defensive driving skills have become honed and much sharper than in the west, for survival. My illegal driving behavior has gone up too.
I'm praying I will remain single when I retire
Having a gf is nice also, just take your time
YOU CAN DO IT MAN!
I divorced after I retired and then moved.
Just rent
Why do they now call it "Dramaguette"?
Good video , what are the range of condo dues from low to high, thank you.
Are there any pet friendly condominiums in the area? I plan to move to Cebu soon but still have research to do regarding pet friendly living arrangements. Any heads up would be appreciated...
For non vets, what is the cost of a primary physician visit....for a specialist physician?? What is the annual temperature range in Cebu?
No people from temperate climate would live happily in the Philippines. It's hot and humid.
Many scandinavians live here and love it
Newtown is clean, nice place, however, I've lived near newtown close to 4 years now and sadly just outside of newtown you find trash all over the place just as you do in most of the Philippines.
Yah Newtown is like an oasis, put step outside and reality hits, thanks for the comment John
But let me add. I love it here, the beaches, the people, the country side. It's just very disappointing that trash isn't collected very well, and people just discard their refuse along the roads and in the fields.
How long does a person have to leave the philippines for before they can come back and start the tourism passport over again?
24 hrs
@@paulsasianadventure8050 thank you
And Mia breaks the 9K! Good for her-and without doing a vlog for a week-HAHA
Yah she left me in the dust, women always do that to me hmmmm JOKE
Hot drinks opens the pores, why India drinks tea I think😊
Thanks James
hello paul how many brownouts
I love Cebu Island
Never been to Phillipines....i must say Cebu does it for me.....
Sean has a laid back attitude. He should have it made in Macton
So how much for barfine in cebu
Let me guess. That Horn 📯 is another foreigner?
The healthcare and the infrastructure, and the internet has to get better and you have to have patience, and if you're not used to noise, I suggest buying a condo because everything is slow, and that includes the government don't complain about the government to Filipinos because it may not end well keep things to yourself, and if you want to live your Western lifestyle it's going to cost you got to be careful of the water you have to be careful the food and the Filipino people are litterbugs and they see you as a rich foreigner there's a local price and then there's the former price now you figure out which one you going to get 😂 take care and God bless
What is a VA? U Guys mention together with health Care?
Veterans Administration- the government-sponsored healthcare system for servicemen/women
Hey Mark, is for the men and women who have served in the US military. As HG Mootz says for the Healthcare
Cebu is miserable with the traffic I'll take down the Getty any day over Cebu the first time I was there 950,000 people and now three and a half million. And the noise of the horns the cars Andover priced
Oh TALAGA ? ride through Lahug or Talisay in Cebu city area, and wipe your face, it will be black, what planet are you guys on ?...since 1987 been living on and off in he Philippines, so I know what I am talking about .
STOP referring to DUMAGUETE as Duma.. you're a guest in the Philippines.. do not disrespect any of our names! Pronounce it properly, as it is!!
Be sure you won't go back to Dumaguete if you get problems there...
Headed back next month for a mini vacation :) from my vacation LoL
I thought. DUMAGUETE is dirty and noisy?
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Cebu is looking more attractive then even makati
Never been to Makati, but I hear its nice, Nils from Asian Romance loves it. Check out his channel
@@paulsasianadventure8050 it’s expat alley all your American amenities available with a twist lots of beautiful working girls who earn good money
Makati is the business capital of the Philippines. A multi business both local and foreign companies! No beaches but lot of restos!
Is there any noise where you are living? Ha,ha,ha.
The Philippines is the noisiest country on earth but Cebu is the noisiest. Don't come here. Paul and his friends, in fact, will soon move out to remote islands where the only noise you hear is the raindrops during rainy season and the angry hiss of typhoon during typhoon season.
David right now its quite, however one of the commentars made a very good point,, once these condos fill up it will get noisy. Once of the problems here is the poor building standards standard, as an example there is NO sound insulations either in the side walls or the floors.
Good video
If your looking for more people to come on your site I will be willing to give you a perspective of a man from uk trying to get into the Philippines and all the restriction in place in uk and how difficult it’s is to get the right. Visa and agent to help
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Send me an email PaulsAsianAdv attt gmail
@@paulsasianadventure8050 sent you a email for more 8nfo and a good catch up and chat to get your recommendations
@@paulsasianadventure8050 having difficulties sending to that email keeps bouncing back in recognised
Have you Instagram
I'm not sure what would be more annoying - that horn blaring or a vocal rooster.
Rooster LoL
The Philippines is far from the paradise all of these CZcams people try to convince you of. Yes, I've lived there and its no picnic.
Depends on the person, the attitude, how adaptable you are. I have covered many of the negatives here in the Ph, for me its fantastic, but to each his own. Its not for everyone.
You can,t expect The same service as in your own Western country beacuse Asian culrur is not The same IF you are open minded you Will adapt of not move or you Will be deprest.
Why are you watching the videos if you are soured on the Philippines?
@@paulsasianadventure8050 Right on Paul. :)
@@walkerskii What? I can't watch the videos?