Why Rick Left Great Opportunities in the US for the Philippines
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Most Americans still think that the Philippines is a “troubled” country, with a lot of crimes, terrorist, poor people living in the streets(homeless), beggars, and other “bad” images. I am a Fil-Am and explain to them that Philippines is now very peaceful, people are nice and caring! I told everyone to go visit and find out themselves the truth about my birth country!! Rick is very right in everything he said!!Guys, I respect you both being there knowing the true image of the Philippines!!🇵🇭🇺🇸👍
Rick and I love the Philippines and Filipinos and that's how almost all foreigners I know feel that way who have spent time here. Thank you for your support 😊
You must be talking about Chicago where there are killing almost every week end, Or being killed of overdose of fentanyl by the thousands every year.
Every where so many crimes , poor people etc .. not only in the Philippines .. they talking about Philippines some people especially European and even some American people talking rubbish !
@@islandersglory7972 I got you, nobody in the world can fix the problems of poor people. That’s how it is, even the riches countries still have less-fortunate people, homeless, and other problems. This is how the world was made. If there’s no poor, the world will not work. It has to have someone to balance it, someone to work, someone to serve the rich.
Sure, the Philippines has no slums with millions of unwed mothers who struggle to get food every day and can't afford medicine. That's a myth.
WTF Philippines do you see?
This is the type of video that Ive been looking for, to show my husband. Thank you 🙏 #PitSeñor 🎉
Your welcome. Pit Senor 😁🙏🎊
what an inspiring conversation, you're right Sir, My country is the most peaceful place ever since, we love our countrymen more than anything else, Thank you for praising us Filipinos🤗, watching from Singapore ❤.
Thank you for your kind support 😊
Davao is 10x safer than the USA.
At least safer than many places in the US
Philippines is not safe specially for the foreigners. And Davao has so many drug addicts because duterte and marcos are nothing but incompetent. And we also have a corrupt government officials as to why we're still a third world country
The US consists of 50 states. Which states are you comparing?. There are so many safer states to live in the USA.
I love Davao City and durian.
Davao is dangerous because that is where the incompetent former leader duterte is from.
WOWW IM FROM DAVAO..HAPPY TO HEAR YOU ABOUT THIS..WELCOME TO OUR BEAUTIFUL HOMETOWN...DAVAO IS THE SAFEST PLACE IN THE PHILIPPINES...THIS IS COOL GREAT..WATCHING HERE FROM HONGKONG
Thank you very much for watching from Hong Kong.
8:54 davao city one of clean city here in philippines.im going to davao city way back 2003.not allowed to throw it dirt stuff on the road.if have accedent on the road with in 20 minutes to come the rescuewer.unlike my home town here in bukidnon province(mindanao).or cagayan de oro city unclean the sorounding or city proper.eventhough beside the malls smiled bad because some of men urine on the street.
Came across your video , watching from London. Great conversation
Really appreciate it
Davao now is the safest place to go to, we toured the place last year even if we go out at night no one will harm you and the people are very accommodating. We're from Luzon, been there for 3 days, wide, clean roads around. Great job the Duterte's should be given credit to all of these...
I'm glad you enjoyed it in Davao. It's a great place to live.
😂
@@raysentillas5878 Curious your thoughts Ray
100%. Davao actually enforces the laws there. Unlike other places. If it wasn't for Duterte, then Davao would not be as amazing as it is.
Sounds like a great life. Thanks for sharing
Appreciate you watching and commenting!
So nice to hear things like ths..thank you for your honest thought about us. Filipina here from Angeles.City Philippine s
Thank you my friend. Appreciate your support
Sounds great i have a plan also to move in Philippines shout out to all my filpino friends out there
Thanks for watching!
if they say davao is safer for them,then for me is toledo city,cebu is safer than davao😃
Try baguio city , benguet the place entire phils.
My son is now living in North Carolina and he had to make some adjustments especially moving around at night. Always reminded him, he's no longer in Davao.
i love hearing those things from you, i never thought I'd be enjoying listening and actually finished the video. i appreciate you feel safe here. 😊
Thank you for your support
Your guest from Miami is right in his observation of the widespread poverty in Manila. It very much in your face here and the level of poverty here is not the same in the US. Our poor have Bicycles, Cell Phones, and in many instances they can and do receive a small monthly stipend from the County Governments etc. In the Philippines that support option does not exist. The salient point in all conversations about the Philippines is Filipinos have had a lifetime of experiences getting used to their way of life. Western people, including expats have essentially a cultural shock and adjustment period compressed as adults; in short order how to navigate the landscape.. Philippine culture is based on Asian values which stresses Respect and getting along. Confucianism spread its values throughout all of Asia. We certainly could learn much from the Filipino Culture on how to live a more harmonious existence. So perspective matters a lot in how we value the different aspects of life in the US and Asia. My knowledge is based on boots on the ground starting in 1974, Thailand, in the Philippines also 1974 for the first time and much much more in South East Asia living and working on average of three years in each locale.Been married to my beautiful and wonderful Filipino wife for many decades.
Thank you for your helpful thoughts
Lovely video...very insightful...😊❤
Maraming salamat
Well said, well intent and well meant.
Thank you ☺️
Very nice collaboration i appreciate this much where everyone gathered idea or current updates about Philippines most especially in Southern Philippines..Thank you sir🫰
Thank you for watching and for your support
I’m planning to retire in the Philippines too. I’ve been living here in the US for 12 years now. I have a long way to go but you know it’s not bad to make plans for my future.
It's good to plan. How has your experience in the US been
I brought my classmates from Luzon to my hometown Mindanao.They had a good time and were surprised that it was safe unlike what the mainstream media says.
Glad to hear that they enjoyed
I live in mindanao it's safe
@@user-gd9ut8qz3l But would you say all of Mindanao is safe?
@@WatchCaliforniaExpatnot safe everywhere. Just like the whole of the US isnt that safe either.
I live in South Cotabato, was born and educated in Davao City and work in Sultan Kudarat now. Google both provinces plus Davao so you know that I know what I'm talking about.
There are times when things get a little "unsafe" mostly because of hard times like drought, poltical unrest, etc. But for the most part, being watchful over current events will generally keep you safe.
Mind you. I travel everyday so I'm used to checkpoints and find it comforting even. I
School shootings aren't a usual thing. People usually aren't rude or KARENS over here. We tend to give fireigners a bit more consideration because they aren't used to life here. Unlike the US, where neighbors quarrel over privacy walls. You can borrow salt, sugar abd rice from a neighbor and even gjve you food when they have extra.
Its night and day..
Great, interview and a great guess too congrats.😊
Thank you very much. Great guest for sure
your vlogs is always interesting to watch thanks men😊
Thank you very much
Great interview John👍
Much appreciated 😊
Wow thanks for the update
Thanks for watching
Im Filipino and though Ive never been to Davao City well it never gets to be in the news that something terrible happens there. And I watch the news everyday.
Thank you for sharing
Wow. I came from Davao City too. I'm happy that they like our city.
Yes love it here
Nice insights.
Glad it was helpful!
True Filipinos work in team ,,
Filipinos are Happy to serve and make guests / customers happy
Thank you for sharing and watching.
Great vlog. Very informative.
Thank you very much 😊
Very nice interview… Mr. Wright is very nice and informative.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great
Davao❤
Thanks!
My two good friends 😊 watching from cebu 😊
Thank you Weng 😊
Very well explained this is nice.
Thank you for your support
Watching your vlog from Ireland🇮🇪 Nice interview...Glad your friend Rick open up his life experiences living in my beautiful country Philippines🇵🇭
Thank you for watching from Ireland 🇮🇪
A very nice conversation I love it how this two expats talking and now residing in the Philippines
Thank you for sharing
Enjoy life here in the Philippines Rick
👍
Rick have a great advised for other foreigner wants to visit here. No flowery words just real talk came from his experienced
Thank you
This is a good convo. All points have been laid out without disrespecting both cultures/companies
Thank you very much!
i enjoyed this talk. really true about ph and usa. im glad you two having a lovely time in Ph. more power
ph is more safe than US, everytime i visit USa having anxiety and paranoid that anyone can have a gun. you will be in a wrong place and a wrong time ur in trouble.
Salamat po
Im new subscriber here,i enjoy to watch this conversation both of you thank you for sharing your thoughts about my country🇵🇭watching your vlog from singapore😊
Thank you for subscribing and for your support 😊
@@WatchCaliforniaExpat you're welcome po 😊
Hello ! Wow very good interview and a handsome kind of a man and that is you Rick. You would be perfect, be safe and have a good time.
Thank you for your support
Yes Davao city is safer that’s the honest truth cus I’m from Davao City 😊
Thank you for watching!
Thank you for choosing Philippines hope some day I meet you I plan to have holidays on may im originally born in Philippines I just work here in malta . Hope to see you or meet you you both. I leave in batangas but my family is in laguna. Thank you again
Thank you very much. Get in touch when you are going to visit
Great interview! New subscriber here. More power to you guys!
Awesome! Thank you!
Wacthing from Davao City amd its true its safe here
Thank you for watching 😊
very nice interview
Thank you ☺️
Most of those homeless people in Manila are from country side trying to find a job but unfortunately didn’t.
I understand. Thank you for watching.
I like davao , its the home of majestic Philippine eagle. Love the political atmosphere. People are very disciplined.Fresh produce like fruits and vegtable.its the home of Philippines tuna , its near the sea with good marine life and slso very scenic montain and fresh air compare to other big cities
Yes I agree. Thank you for your support
Born and raised in Davao, live in Clearwater Florida fo almost 30 yrs! Moving there in Davao for good hopefully this year with my husband who can work remotely! Hope to meet you guys soon!
Would love to meet you and your husband when you get here!
Thumbs up 👍❤😁
Thank you ☺️
I grow up in Davao us the best place always have a tourist
What was it like growing up?
Those who cannot afford we also have medical benefits from the government, Philhealth,Malasakit, Aics and many more. You can also ask for assistance from congress we call it GL which is very helpful.
Thank you for sharing
I'm new subscriber here. I really like your CZcams channel discussing many things about living here in the Philippines, it's really helpful for the expat to learn more about the country and people and they need to watch your videos and base on your experience living here it's an eye opener to those foreigners decided to retired here especially if they find a partner which is genuine beautiful in and out with a good intention. Salute you sir continue to inspired other foreigners to be wiser and careful to make decision. Don't rushed things.
Thank you for your support and kind words 😊
Wow Boss Rick I'm very proud of you. I'm also in Davao but actually I live now here in Western Australia in Perth for my work. But recently every year I go holiday to my hometown in Davao.
Thank you for watching
Thank you for choosing Philippines as your second home
Thank you for your welcome!
DAVAO CITY IS THE SAFEST, CLEANEST & THE CITY OF GOOD POLITICIANs💚👊
Thank you for watching
the difference of freedom in the US and the Philippines is that Americans thought their freedom is an absolute thing while in the Philippines we take freedom with great responsibility.
What does it mean for you to take freedom with great responsibility?
@@WatchCaliforniaExpatI think what he meant is for all the freedoms and rights guaranteed in the Philippine Constitution, which, BTW, is patterned after the US, there is a corresponding duty and responsibility. Just my opinion, though. Now, what I also find fascinating about the culture is it is a mix of the western ideal of the self and the eastern ideal of the good of the community before the individual. All well and good except with that, you also take the good along with the bad.
When I retire I’ll go live in CDO city,
Very informative content,Sir,new subscriber here
Thank you very much for your support
Hey liked ur interview/discussion. Even if ur from California. Good Job!
We’re not all bad. Thanks for watching
I'd pushed this subscribe button to support you bro. And I was born in Davao city. Some foreign people who are thinking about the terrorists in Mindanao and that was true but not in the place of Davao, BUTUAN or Cagayan de oro city. Some not good perceptions from some people who are not telling the truth and the true story about Mindanao. DAVAO much safer than Manila, less crimes in the streets. Most importantly you don't do anything bad or else don't drink much and make some bad attitude through your surroundings. Make your neighbors friend because that's the Filipino culture my friend. Make your days happy here in the Philippines. Good luck brother.
Great advice, thank you for sharing. I appreciate your support!
Been traveling all around mindanao, never been felt unsafe.. its the media that told lies...
Thank you for sharing
One more thing here in Philippines is if one of them have tip all together they will share with them ...that's how Filipinos are... GODBLESS 🙏🙏🙏
It's kind
A person in intelligence agency saying highly about Davao safety rating is really something.
I find occasional very different perspectives on this such as yours. I'm curious your perspective on current safety of Davao City and why you feel that way.
@@WatchCaliforniaExpat I am from Davao and a resident in Dubai for 15 years now. With the money and technology they have here, I could say the safety is very high. However, 90% of the population is expats so control is easier as compared to Davao. I hope Davao's economy will improve further because the discipline of the people is already set at most.
@@firesome11 appreciate you sharing more
Living in San Diego rn,Planing to visit the motherland ..(From Pangasinan) would like to retire in PI also.. in 10 yrs😊
Time to come back ☺️
I live in Davao City for more than 50 years, it is very true it's safe here.
Thank you for sharing your experience
Newbie here sending love and full support watching from Mindanao love ❤️ d'sound about Philippines 🇵🇭 💖 proud Filipino here.
Thank you very much 😊
Just came across your video/chanel. I'm a Filipina living here in the US. I learned a lot, from your video, about Mindanao which I have not visited yet. On my next travel to PH, I will consider to visit there. Your content here is educational to me so I became a subscriber. I will watch your other videos. Watching from CA, USA!
Thank you for watching and I'm glad you found the content helpful! I appreciate you subscribing.
Nina, just came accross your comment. Yes, Davao, Gensan City, Polomolok City should be in your bucket list. One thing for sure, you'll come back for more. Speaking of Davao City, indeed, you will find it Amazing.
@@whoisperfect_no1.381Looking forward to seeing those other places too.
I’M HAPPY!!! FOR YOU SIR~THAT YOU FOUND YOUR PEACE & HAPPY PLACE!!!!! “ EARN IT TO DESERVE IT”YOU SOUND LIKE YOU DESEVE IT!!!!! ☺️☺️☺️
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Davao its safe area but the rainy season is all year there. Currently davao have been dealing with natural disaster flood and landslide.
In parts of Davao there's been flooding recently but I live in Davao City and haven't had any issues.
Most of my time and travels have been to Davao and I have always felt safest in Davao. Be it Duterte or presumed DDS, people follow the rules and law more closely imo down in Davao.
My first trip there I was still in the military and there was a travel advisory against US citizens and military personnel to Mindanao at that time but once I did my own research about Davao I could see clearly it was set apart from the extremist issues that in the past clouded Mindanao. The only downside I see to Davao is I do feel “boxed in” in regards to just getting on a scooter and going hours away on an adventure. As my wife states, it’s not the safest idea for me to go south or northwest of Davao. So that basically leaves me with only straight up north or the ocean to the east lol.
Thank you for your helpful thoughts on this. I think most of Mindanao is safe, but some areas to certainly stay away from as a foreigner. But Davao City certainly seems the safest.
You may know by now that Kulas and Kumander Daot go around the whole of Mindanao on a motorbike and they are completely fine. They even go to Maguindanao and Lanao del Sur (the Muslim areas in mainland Mindanao) and they are perfectly fine. It is the islands of Tawi-Tawi and Basilan that are really the dangerous parts of Mindanao. The irony is that they are not even part of mainland Mindanao.
@@wavemaker2077 Yes, appreciate you mentioning this
New subscribers!!!👍👋
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Im watching you im a filipina leaving in bohol philippines!
Thank you for your support!
Leaving - living
Its just really stress-free in Davao City. Amazing paradise. Mostly are disciplined in Davao. If you found someone otherwise, that person is definitely not from Davao. 😂😁
Yes, I can really understand what you mean now that I live here.
Para syang santo,apaka charismatic ng aura ni Rick 😮
Yes, Rick is a charismatic guy
Davao and BGC is safer than in different part in Philippines 🤩 thank you
Thank you for sharing 👍
Good advice Rick , it is good to visit first then see to it that place is right for you . Consider the place and your future plan. What really you want to do,. Philippines has a lot to offer .so make a plan to visit first and then decide after if it is really meant to be for you. Don’t fall into a trap of this women wants easy money. Be careful lots of them now.
Great advice from both of you
Rick spoke the truth 👍
Thank you for watching
Good
Thank you
Socialmedia more often are still stucked in the old perceptions of the Old Mindanao!-- Mindanao and the Visayas are equally peaceful places nowadays.
Thank you for sharing 👍
Dumaguete is a nice place too for expats
I haven't visited yet
5 yrs ago, i had a gal bladder stone removal and only paid $1800. 3 days in the hospital's private room.
Amazing price. How was the experience?
@@WatchCaliforniaExpat The best!
@@mmchannel8056 that's great
Watching from Alberta Canada. I am from Iligan city.
Thank you for watching! How are you enjoying Canada?
@@WatchCaliforniaExpat hey there! Not much here it was so cold last week.we just had a freezing weather lately. It’s getting better now. Count me in please in your friends list.
@@Peregrine8977 I can imagine how cold there. Happy to count you in my friends list.
Hey John! Thank you for accepting me as one of your friends and subscribers. I am following and watching your videos.your content is very interesting and i am kind of interested when it comes to entrepreneurship but unfortunately I don’t have much knowledge about business in digital but i would love to learn and have training . I invested in the Philippines a bit because i am planning to retire back home . Maybe on and off to Philippines and 🇨🇦 Canada during winter here escape to Philippines.lol it’s freaking cold here during winter.living here in Calgary Alberta is kind of depressing during winter time.I invested 6 hectares of coconut farm and my Sister in law looks after it. Every 3 to 4 months harvest .but I think there is more we can do about farming if we have more knowledge about it.produce other products out of it.from the coconut fruit to the shell. We just need I guess who can guide us.we live in lanao del Norte part of Mindanao Iligan city.i hope you can advise me to have some knowledge or input about business strategies.so when i retire i can have something to do back home. Its nice to have some business running rather than relying on pension.I really appreciate for your help and thank you so much.stay in touch.
General Doctors in Philippines are way way better compared here in Singapore.. Most of us here OFW need to go back to Phiilippines to consult for HIgh Blood Pressure and Gout because General doctor here are like College Students, all they do is just give you Medicine directly, almost wihtout checking you. Even my Indian collegue, need to go back in his country for Checkup. The only best thing here in SG are Technology. Even my Chronic back pain, doctors dont know what causes it even an specialist one with Harvard plague, only in Philippine doctor able to pin point the cause.
That's surprising. Thank you for sharing
Yes Sir Ricky you’re true most Filipinos we like team work everywhere not only in the restaurants ..maybe you can buy insurance ..
Thank you for watching
Check Iloilo city..one of the best in the Philippines cities too
I keep hearing that and want to go. Have you been to Davao City and iloilo?
I live in the province of Mindanao, love it. We are on the opposite side from you
Appreciate you watching and commenting. Where are you if you don't mind me asking?
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Thank you for watching
Awesome podcast! I live in Vancouver and planning to move back in Cebu cause that's where I grew up from. When it comes to Credit Scores, will it be transferrable?
Thank you! I don't believe credit scores are transferable and being able to get any credit will depend on having a non tourist visa. Some types of credit in stores, such as Home Credit, are only available to Filipino citizens
Hello from Florida. Great interview brother. New subscriber. And I just subscribe to Rick’s channel as well.
You have very good interviewing skills. I enjoy the way you speak and interview. 😎✌🏽
Hey Rick, you’re not that crazy. I just got back from Machu Picchu as well mid last year and I went solo and it was an awesome trip.
I’m always curious of how ex-pats support themselves. Are they working remotely, do they have a retirement, Social Security, independently wealthy etc.
Thank you for subscribing to our channels and for your support! Really appreciate it.
actually that us not true crime is all over the world anywhere there is a crime the most important is when you visit a different country you must Respect the culture and Respect other's in order for you to get respected back in the Philippines we our more focusing of our lives than killing each other, short story obey the rules Respect other's in order to get your Respect back be nice don't bring your bad attitude where you used to live at when you come to philippines leave you bad behavior somewhere not only philippines in other's country too. Respect
Thank you for sharing Gina
Yeah, those trans Pacific flights are tough, especially when you have a lay over.
Absolutely
Baguio city Benguet province is the best entire philippines. Cool temperate climate, pines trees, strawberries, gold mines, country music , fresh highland vegetables n westernize people. Try come come here n see the big difference n compare.
Am Proud my home town i miss Davao city,
It's a great city. I understand why you miss it
Ako pud gi mingaw nako sa Davao City. Tugnaw kaayo diri sa Canada.
@@ugmangdamlag7328 come home and get warm 😁
👍👍👍
Thank you!!
He was born and raised in Miami now in Philippines. I was born and raised in Philippines now in Miami for 20 years. I want to go home and I want to stay in Davao. Good for him and i'm jealous.
Come back!
If u live in davao there are many things u can do.especially beaches in samal
Yes that's true
I miss my hometown Davao City.
Hopefully you can visit
In another expat channel, one of the best advice he gave was you have to like the Philippines first. If you don't like the country, then if your partner's from here, no matter how great they are, you'll eventually end up leaving because you can't adjust to living here.
Yea that makes sense
Dumaguete has lots of foreigners (Americans, European, Koreans, few Russians, etc.) living there more than in any other cities in the Philippines, but some Americans don't want to congregate with their fellow Americans. Some of them left for another Philippines cities because they were saying too many Americans in Dumaguete, and it has lost its prestige and the prices of almost everything (even food) went up sky high because of the expats. Dumaguete is a small city, dubbed as the "city of gentle people" and it's also called a university town as it has four or five universities for a small city, with a population of 135, 000 inhabitants. There are also foreign vloggers living there with their families..
Thank you for sharing your thoughts
The history of the Philippines from 1898 to 1946 is known as the American colonial period.
Thank you for sharing
Hi! I just want to share possibilities of getting through medical expenses in the Philippines. We have health care companies to cover emergencies and cover your health care needs for as little as $100 a year.. One example is Maxicare as a health care provider. That Basically,covers everything for your medical needs..
Maxicare is a lot more than $100 a year. But certainly is some good options for Healthcare