Family Move UPDATE | The TRUTH about my LIFE in the PHILIPPINES
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- It’s been just over 6 months since our family left California to move to the Philippines. What is our life like now? Are we happy? Do we want to stay?
Plus see a bit of the birthday celebration for our youngset son as he turns eight years old! Happy Birthday Bunso (Rowan) we love you so much 🥰
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Living in the Philippines has its own unique advantages and challenges.
While we may not have access to all the amenities and luxuries that other developed countries offer, Filipinos are known for making the most of what we have. We put a strong emphasis on family, and many Filipinos are willing to work abroad for long periods in order to support their loved ones. Despite its struggles with poverty, the Philippines is rich in love, resilience, and compassion among its citizens.
Yes, rich in love. That's why so many babies.
@@solkalibri1376 you have a poor understanding of what real love is..does it mean if you love your dog, she''ll bear more babies and you as the father?
@@whoisperfect_no1.381 rich in love also covered many new born babies 110 millions na tau are u saying dumami tau without Love
I truly appreciate the resourcefulness and mentality of the culture here. Thank you so much for watching and ingat 'til next time!
I was once have depression but able to cope up because of my neighbors and friends... they encourage me more to communicate with them, invited me if there is celebrations or often surprise visits me. I guess that's one of the best Filipino traits that I am thankful for.
❤️ that's beautiful - I am glad you had a great support system!
For me living in the US more than 30 years is worthed, they have everything that I’m looking for job it easy to find food weather. As a pilipino my life in the US not complete there’s something missing because not originally where I came from I’m still missed Philippines because reason I’m was born here my family still in the Philippines freedom and friendly and hospitality of pilipino incredible .And neighbors were care about you share what they have even there kind of life not really good they still share it. That’s why I’m going back to Philippines 2024 for good and my pension more than enough if I stay in the Philippines.. that’s why I preferred Philippines to live ..
Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment here! I apologize for my late response. Salamat and ingat 'til next time 😊
Happy Birthday to your youngest son! My hubby and I are considering of moving to Phil too. I think life is so much better over there, no ice and snowstorm like we are experiencing right now in Dallas. We are ready for the nice warm weather and friendly people. I think I would rather be in a rainy or stormy day in Phil, than being in ice and snowstorm, we are tired of freezing weather.
The crime here in USA are getting pretty scary and you have to watch your surroundings all the time anywhere you go. Everything cost so much here now, and I think you're pretty lucky that you got out of America on time, you don't have to face the terrible inflation we are dealing with now. I think Baguio, is a very nice place, the weather is cooler and many nice places to go. Thanks again, for sharing your Phil experiences, and looking forward for more. Take care and God Bless Always!
Don't live in Baguio. There are much better alternatives to that. If you still want near BGC or Makati, I suggest you find a better place in Metro Manila, or near provinces.
Try vlogging too, like what she did. Filipinos like to watch videos of foreigners living in the Philippines or just any topic related to filipinos (Pinoy Baiting).....hahahaha.
Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to leave your comment ☺️ I apologize for the late reply. We hope to visit Baguio sometime this year for sure.
Baguio is a nice and very healthy place due to the vegetables produced in that area, and I guess you would always walk up and down due to the mountainous terrain which is good physically 😅
Happy Birthday Bunso......have more fun in the Philippines with you....
Thank you so much!
I’m SO JEALOUS,,, I want to live in the Philippines as well 😅 glad you’re having the grandest time of your life & spending more time with your family💜💚💙
Thank you so much! We are very blessed and grateful to be here ❤️
Happy birthday, Rowan!
So happy for your family doing great in the Philippines.
I've been to developed world countries in the past and I would say you're spot on with your observations. When cost of living is high, it is difficult to mantain a middle class lifestyle without sacrificing some quality of life. You have to do a lot of daily grind cycle.
You’re correct ☺️ it’s just a matter of what you’re willing to “sacrifice” and for us the space and material goods aren’t as important as they might be to others.
Happy Happy Birthday to cutie Rowan! Im happy that you are happy with your move to our country! Blessings! 🙏🏻🎉
Thank you po!
Happy Birthday Rowan!🎈Looks like he had a great time! Lots of tickets🤪Loved all the info about your move. Something for us to think about. Thanks for sharing mama!!!!!
Oh my! I am so behind on comments mama!! Thank you for taking the time to leave one for us, we hope you're enjoying your travels right now and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Maybe a trip together soon too 😉
Happy Birthday Rowan enjoy you’re special day🎉🎂🎁🙏🏼
Thank you so much Gil!
continually cheering you all on!happy for all of you!lucky are those who can find their spot under the sun.shine brightly!!!
happy birthday,bunso!
Salamat po!
Nice vlog..Positive vibes! Happy Birthday Rowan!
Thank you!
Had not had the chance to watch your videos for a while, BUT this video, you and fam looked ALL good specially you ! Prettier, leaner, and relaxed. I guess the acclimatization sat well on you and family. Goodluck and enjoy the lifestyle !
Thank you so much for all of the sweet compliments! Hope you've been able to continue watching 😉
Nice to find you and your channel again after months that I saw one of your videos last year... anyway I subscribed to your channel just now and I let an ad run through without skipping it so as to show my support to you and your channel.
Awesome! Thank you so much for subscribing and we hope you continue to watch 😉
I’m glad you’re enjoying the Philippines! Can’t wait to visit again. ❤️ I haven’t watched all your videos but I hope you visit Baguio city, El Nido Palawan (island life), Laguna for more hiking trails. ❤️
Happy Birthday handsome🎂🎂🎂God bless you and your family😘
Thank you!
This is so inspiring, I’ve been thinking about this for a couple of years now. I just have to convince my wife, she’s from CA as well, to take the plunge and experience the island living. Happy BDay bunso! 🎂
Bring here out her on a vacation and hopefully that will be all the convincing you will need for her!
Hi Ate Cristina. Looks like you’re enjoying and adapting to our country. You sound more confident now and even happier in your vlogs. I love your videos. Hope you can explore more outside the metro. You still have Visayas and Mindanao hehe. God bless and take care po. 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
Thank you so much for watching!! We hope to visit as many islands as possible while we are living here.
Happy birthday bunso! 🥳🥳🥳
Thank you so much!
Great informational video. We are getting ready to move back there as well in 18 months, getting our house ready for the market in the Fall. Thanks so much.
Wow! That's fantastic - we hope you will find your move to be easier and less stressful than ours (which was really pretty easy as well) - Salamat po and ingat 'til next time ✌🏼
Aloha, Happy Birthday to Rowan, enjoy your special day and may you have more exciting birthdays to come, take care and stay safe with your family in the Philippines.
Thank you so much!
Happy birthday to your son ,morebirthdays to come ,and enjoy staying thaphilippines
Thank you so much!
Happy Birthday Rowan!!!!Cristina - I'm happy that you are enjoying the laundry services, the facial services, and the gyms of the Philippines....Looking forward to your Q & A vlog.....
Happy birthday Rowan!
Thank you so much! Hope you’re enjoying the channel ☺️
Happy Birthday Rowan.God bless you more
Salamat po!
Wow thank you for appreciating the Philippines. too much positive vibes! Im a filipino and i can say that, yes it is still fun living here in the Phil in every aspect compared to other countries. Stay safe, happy and positive. 😎
Thank you so much! We appreciate the positivity all throughout the comments as well ☺️ it’s a whole vibe for sure!
I am so happy for you. You exude joy in this video. Enjoy life's blessings.
Awwww, thank you so much 🥰
Glad your adjusting your stay here, we welcome you and your family. Enjoy
Thank you so much for watching!
I just love your video contents. You guys are very kind so I hope that you will get all the kindness back from the Filipino people. For sure, there are some if not many people who would abuse your kindness so please take good care of yourselves especially the kids. I'd love to watch more of your videos. God bless you guys!
Thank you so much for the sweet compliments 🥰
Happy Birthday Bunso, enjoy Philippines it's more fun in the Philippines,
Salamat po 😊
Hi Cristina, congratulations you now really adapted and made adjustments there staying in the Philippines with your family. You made yourself home and meet more friends, places and hopefully a permanent resident.
Salamat po! We absolutely love it here ☺️
Yes La Familia, I fully agree with you about the state of quality of life changed as far as you situations compared it when you guys were still in California. I see much vibrant, happiness in behavior now since moving in the Philippines. The number one thing i've noticed was the affordability wherever you go in the Philippines. My time is near also, to go back to California and to endure another stressful environment compared to living here. I live here in my house, two dogs, two cars and live on a budget less than one thousand dollars. I also know that the cost will be almost tripple when i'm back there. I remember 6 months ago, taking my wife to an all u can eat seafood restaurant, paying over $150.00. Many thanks for sharing your family life living in the Philippines. Have fun, stay healthy and safe. Your boys truly got adjusted to the weather, growing up more disciplined compared to kids their age in U.S. God bless
Thank you so much! We feel like it was a great choice for our family as well and we look forward to watching the boys immerse themselves in this culture.
Happy birthday Roro/Bunso.
Thank you po!
You are GLOWING!!!
🤩 awww thank you! I owe it to the ladies at First Bloom Lasers in BGC, they keep my skin looking amazing!
Great video,. All positive side of life in the Philippines....looking forward to live Q&A. Appreciate the input of your friends. God bless.
Thank you so much for watching - we recently learned that the LIVE can only be done when we've got 100K subs on the channel. We're hoping that will happen this year and then we can do a LIVE with everyone 😊
Thanks for loving the Philippines ❤❤❤
Happy birthday Rowan. 🎊🎉🥳
Thank you!
I haven't even finished watching this video yet, this video is by FAR the most informative and intriguing video Ive seen in many years. You didn't edit the mistakes out. I felt like you're a very trusted source. This video is extremely entertaining also. The best really. I can hardly wait to see more :) Thank you for being real, open and just plain amazing!
Wow, thanks! So glad you’re enjoying it 😊
Happy birthday bunso!
Thank you!
Happy Birthday Rowan!!!
Thank you!
Thank you for answering my questions and I am very glad you guys and the other people you interviewed did not regret moving in there, We will be there end of May, hopefully I can meet you guys 😊 Happy birthday Roro 🎉
That would be so awesome! Absolutely message me on IG if you can and we can totally meet up 😊
Happy birthday little one 🎂💝
Salamat po!
Happy birthday Rowan! Hope I got your name right. You're such a fine boy!!
Yes! Thank you!
Glad that your family is happy living in the Philippines. Happy Birthday Rowan.🎂🎂🎂
Thank you!
Welcome to the Philippines po, Tske Care always,
Mabuhay kayo lahat, Enjoy and have lots of life and fun
Salamat po and ingat!
Glad to see you guys adjusted to the local life style. Good luck!!!
Thank you!!
Happy Birthday Rowan 🎂🎈🎉
Thank you!
Amazing! I love how you talk from different places in BGC, showing us the beauty of each place. Very creative there. Glad you are adjusting and loving the PH. Continue to maximize and make good use of your time in Manila and other parts of the country. Enjoy and God bless you.
Thank you so much! Yes, we really appreciate all the different details and spaces throughout this city that are camera friendly so we have to be sure to share it!
@Livin La Vida Tagalog Nice. Keep it up. 😊
Happy Birthday Rowan! Btw if you guys are looking for a local off the beaten path adventure. Check out Iloilo city and the Island of Guimaras where can get the sweetest mangoes ever.
I really want to go visit Iloilo City, it looks amazing! Thank you for the suggestion ☺️
I wish you and your family the best life here in the Philippines 👌 👍
Happy Birthday to your son...Good luck and God bless 🙌 🙏 ❤️ your family 🍀💓
Salamat po!
As I have mentioned before when you guys just move in to the Philippines. It'll take awhile to get use to everything there but boy you're doing great. Actually, you guys didn't take that long to adjust. I really believe you made the right decision. What's important is you did it as a family. I look forward to seeing your upcoming videos. Take care guys. Mabuhay Philippines!🇵🇭
Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to leave us your comment ☺️
Happy Birthday Bunso 🎂. yeah do a live QnA. So, my ❓ is what do you do (job, business etc) to cover up your expenses.
Thank you so much! I hope that we can do a live for our 50k episode, that would be a lot of fun.
Thank you for choosing phils stay safe god bless your family
Salamat po!
Have a wonderful great blessed and Happy birthday bunso and many more blessed years to come 🙏💖🧁🎂🍨🎉
Thank you po!
I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!!! You are such a breath of fresh air. I love your narration in how you explain your experience of the Philippines.
Thank you so much! That means a lot to hear from a new viewer, we definitely struggle sometimes with our content and we really try hard to stay consistent in our message. Thank you for watching 😊🙏🏼
Happy birthday to your son 🎂🎉 thank you for sharing your good thoughts about the philippines. I'm from the philippines too, moved here in the US 6 years ago now. Still, I get homesick and depressed. I miss my home so much. My husband and I are planning to retire there, too! I can't wait to move back home. Here in the US, it's getting bad, so depressing, and lots of crazy people. Anyway, I'm happy for you guys that you are enjoying your life out there. Keep safe and sound!
Thank you so much!
Nice video mam
Happy birthday to your son , have a nice day take care always .
Thank you!
Belated HBD bunso! 😊🎉🎉🎉
Thank you!
Thank you for choosing Philippines, it more fun in the Philippines. Enjoy your stay!
It is beautiful 🤩
WOW IVE NOTICED NEW HAIR COOR .... LIFE IN THE PHILIPPINES IS GOOD AS LONG AS YOUR FINANCES IS GOOD TOO ... TRY TO EXPLORE BAQUIO , TAGAYTAY, ENCHANTED KINGDOM , SPLASH ISLAND
Thank you so much! Sorry for the late reply 😊 we absolutely hope to explore all of those areas this year!
Belated happy birthday Rowan🎂🍗🍝
Salamat po!
Happy bday big boy ❤️🧒🎉🎂
Thank you!
To make sure that I see lots of ads on your videos, I watch your vids for 5 mins or so. Then, I watch other vids, then return to your video and watch again for 5mins. I repeat this several times. I even replay parts of the video. ☺
Thank you so much for your strategy 😊 we appreciate you watching at all!
Happy you loved it here
We absolutely love it!
From what I think is that there's advantageous living in a smaller space and that is makes you guys closer, having more bonding as a family. The Philippines is getting better especially now that the present government are building 6 millions of houses (within 6 years) for the poor that will get them out of the shanty house here in there on the streets and alleys of Manila and other big cities. The massive cleaned up in Manila bay, other areas where used to be a shanty houses located and repaired bridges are huge improvements. Hopefully, there will be no more street dwellers in every city or anywhere by year 2030 as the President said. Thank you for choosing the Philippines as your home. Stay safe and God bless.
We agree! It's nice to be able to clean the "whole" house in less than a couple of hours 😊 Thank you so much for watching!
New subscriber ready support your channel…. From Philippines currently working in Qatar….. thank you for loving our country… have a bless day always
Salamat po! Thank you for subscribing and for helping to support the channel all the way in Qatar ☺️
Your sons are respectful and smart.
Salamat po!
The Philippines is a great country its a developing country and massive construction going on it a highly place to live in , where is like especially in a modern city like BGC, Makati,Rockwell,Eastwood,Ortigas and other cities you can have those pretty much western brands that you can find it here to be honest the Philippines has thev modern buildings that you can ever find today comparing to other country's,
Blessed birthday to your youngest ! Wish you many 2 more birthdays to celebrate !
Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to leave us your comment!
I like ur honesty and living in our country.. soon more vlogs and more subscriber...
Thank you! We want to keep things honest and still do our best to maintain positivity throughout our videos. Thank you also for watching and ingat po 😊
Happy birthday bunso 😎♥️🎇🎆🐢♥️🎈🎊
Thank you 😊
I'm a new fan! I am American-Filipino and this was interesting to watch! Gonna watch more. Ingat kayo dyan.
Thank you so much for watching and being a fan too ☺️
Thank you for loving our country❤👏👏
Thank you!!
The boys are grown up now...
Explore more!!!!
They are growing up so fast! Hopefully we can get out and explore a bit more as the continue to embrace this new lifestyle.
I like the way kuya rowan blew off his birthday cake candle swinging his hand. My respect! 😊
☺️ he made us proud by not blowing germs all over the cake!
enjoy..watching here from Zambales
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Omg! Can’t believe it’s been six months 🎉❤
We’re approaching 9 months now! Can’t believe it’ll be a whole year soon 🤩
new subsc here, well after having watched several of your videos. wonderful topics. lovely family.
Hi Ed! Thank you so much for subscribing and watching ☺️
Living on a small place makes your family more bonded, tighter and see/communicate with each other regularly.
This is very true... it can sometimes be the opposite of that as well. Life is all about balance 😉
Your vids are unique in a way that you add spoofs for your closing vlog. Most filipinos actually enjoy this quite a bit. You'll notice this in the filipino movies a lot especially the comedy and/or RomCom type of films. This is refreshing to watch (your vlogs.) New sub here for sure! Greetings from CA>TX>>>>>>>>>>PH
Thanks! 😃 We appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave a comment for us!
It is so fun to live in the Philippines and God bless everyone
We are definitely enjoying ourselves here! Thank you for watching!
Happy birthday bunso
Salamat po!
Interesting!! Like your content.
Thank you po!
So happy for you guys. You really adjusted really well and moving to a place like BGC really does help ease the transition. You guys definitely made the right decision because the ultimate goal is finding that balance of happiness for your family.
You guys are the best! Thank you so much for being such great friends to us. We look forward to spending even more time and vacations together while we are living here 🏝️😊
Enjoy Guys and more Videos🥰
Thank you!
I get back to LA and what do you know…I’m on your vlog. 😅 Thank you again for spending part of your day/evening with me.
You are so welcome! Sorry for the late reply 😊 hope you're adjusting to the cooler weather out in SoCal right now!
@@LLVT totally understand. It has been strange seeing hail and seeing plenty of snow on almost all the local mountains! Take me back to the tropics
Watching you from Canada ❤I am from the Philippines
Hello Canada 🇨🇦 thank you for watching!!
Congratulations 👏. Your Vlogs is an inspirational to many. Perhaps, would u share tips on How much a home schooling program and Family Health Insurance cost? Enjoying and keep raising just humble, confident and respectful "Kuya and Bunso"👍.God bless
Hi Je! Thank you for commenting and sorry for the late reply. Our homeschool program cost us less than $1K USD this past year for both boys and it included all of their books and curriculum. I think the insurance situation depends on your personal preferences, we chose to use Cigna Global because we travel often. I'm sure you can find others that might be less costly and are specific to Manila/Philippines only. Thank you also for watching and we hope to continue seeing positive comments like yours continuously ❤️
I’m still young, but my fiancé and I already planning to move there, she said after 6 years 😂 but we can take our vacay to see the beautiful beaches in the Philippine island, hopefully this year, awesome video thanks for sharing, make more video for us here in the US please thank you
Go for it!
You look so much younger now than when i first saw you in your vlog and much more relaxed👍
I feel younger and more relaxed most of the time too - I think I've found a fountain of youth 😉
Hi Cristina, you guys look so happy with your new life there. I’m so envious.
I’m actually coming home in 2 weeks and I was wondering what gym you work out at? I’m looking for a gym in BGC. Any recommendations? I work out at least 5 days a week and don’t want to stop too long since I’ll be there till July.
Hi! We are enjoying our life here so much. I go to Bare Manila in BGC - I'm so sorry if my reply it late for you but hopefully you get the chance to go workout there. Shoot me a DM on Instagram and let me know if/when and maybe I can meet you there ☺️
BUNSO , MALIGAYANG KAARAWAN SAYO !!!!! 👏👏👏🎉🌟🎊🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭👍👋✌️
Salamat po!
You look more relaxed and younger now 🙂
Thank you 😊
Your kids when they grow and when they will be on their own will become great individual being respectful, polite and caring to the children and the elderlies as some of the best treat of Filipinos.
Thank you for such a sweet comment - we hope and pray they grow up to be polite, respectful and a great contribution to their future homes.
I can tell you're enjoying your time there in the Philippines & you look so much more at ease with vlogging. Is it just practice? I started filming videos to post but I look so stiff & shy that I don't want to post them! We are preparing to move to the Philippines from the U.S. as well (we are currently in Texas).
Yes and yes! Just go ahead and start posting them... you will adjust and start to get more comfortable. It definitely wasn't easy when I first started. Thanks for watching 😊
All these guys should be recognized by Tourism industry of the country. Thank you all so much.
WOW! That's an incredibly sweet compliment. Thank you so much.
Glad you're loving the Phils. ❤. We're moving there mid this year too. Just wondering if you have any recommendations for health insurance ? 😊
Congratulations on your upcoming move! I think it depends on your personal preferences, we chose to sign up with Cigna Global and our coverage is strictly for emergency purposes and anytime we'd need to be admitted to a hospital. We did receive complimentary age appropriate screenings and physicals for the entire family since we paid for the entire year up front. We've also learned that seeing a doctor here can be quite affordable, however we are glad that we haven't had to do that.
Still affordable in the Philippines. My husband and I went for lunch at the Japanese restaurant and we ordered two bento box, two orders of mixed tempura, and no drinks. It cost us $95.00. Now a days in U.S. if you go out expect to spend at least $40.00 a person or more.
😳 yes! Even at fast food places we've seen such a difference in costs. Thank you for sharing and for watching as well ☺️
I’m from the Philippines move to Southern California 4 years ago..though we have a good life here but I’m still missed living in the Philippines.. people are kind, hospitable and very friendly and even there’s a lot of struggles in their life they are still positive.
Yes, the people here are incredible. We think it is what makes the 🇵🇭 so unique when compared to other countries we’ve visited.
Hi cristina.. 😊 good eve im Willing and waiting for The LIVE Q&A Cristina please Go for it.. so that there Will be a good bonding between your subscribers and viewers. 😅 coz were now head in’ and leading road for 50k thats why we need The LIVE Q&A portion to Help BOOST your Channel LLVT THANKZ 😊
Awesome!! We'd love to do a LIVE Q&A - we did learn that we need to reach 100K subs before we can do a live video. Hopefully we can make it to 100K this year (the sooner the better 😉) in order to do a full LIVE with our viewers!!
There are a lot of high educational institution where you can enroll your sons. Singapore school in magallanes is just a 30 minutes away from bgc..
Yes there are - however, we get a lot of flexibility with homeschool. It allows us to travel and do things without being stuck to a traditional school schedule.
The SPA is the best. I get a sauna and full body massage with body sea salt scrub almost every month.