(Classic) My Two Rules For Surviving The Philippines
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Will Philippines do away with Visa for Americans
After my divorce (26 years ago), I made a pact with myself to date a woman for 3 years before considering marriage. Not one woman I dated made the cut. Gentlemen, the longer you wait, the more difficult it is for her to hide her true self and true intentions.
BINGO! I honestly could not have said it better myself. 3 years is perfect. VERY difficult to stay fake that long. Filipinas are very patient though so even still it can be a chance talen but hey thats life it's full of rolls of the dice
The airlines should play this as a public service announcement for all international flights to Philippines.
Absolutely
He is forever keeping it simple , for certain the most sensible teacher out there -
thanks! :)
Solid. Give it a year, no serious commitment, no business decision. Be careful who you trust. Just play and go, or go and play :-)
Solid advice! Always take your time! Never hurry into a relationship or business deal.
This is a good vid to watch again, just to stay reminded. Excellent advice.
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent advise..!!!
I usually don’t watch channels where someone is just stagnant and talking into a camera, but I started watching this and ended up watching the whole thing because it seemed to be all good rock-solid advice.
my hope is to save others from unnecessary drama and problems.
reekay is not stagnant, he is static.
Good advice here. I don't know why more expats do not search out business or professional ladies, rather than Province girls.
There are lots of doctors, dentists, lawyers, accountants, bankers and business ladies available, looking for established, confident men.
In my case I connected with a very intelligent dentist and TV celebrity who was self-sufficient and proud of the fact she did not need to ask me for money.
She is twenty years younger than I am and we have had 10 great years together. She has many friends and colleagues looking for good quality, mature and confident partners.
In fact, we have been thinking of hosting Bachelor Conventions were parties could meet, subject to required police reports and financial statements in advance, to verify their character.
So true, your advise is spot on
I have lived on a boat quite a long time and I always tell anybody moving onto a boat not buy anything for six months. Otherwise the place is full of rubbish that you don't need. I regard all services as a screw over even in the UK I am living 50 50 in the Philippines and Portugal. If I pay money I want a thing so if the object I buy is worth it then fine. Regarding people just observe over time who is looking after you who has your back. I have a nephew who would take a bullet for me these are the people to cultivate. I also learned Tagalog which totally unsettles them.
Good to bring the Classics on Reekay! This great common sense advise is worth to be rewatched and hammered into people's brains! 👍
thanks! more on the way. :)
Very good information right on topic. It would have help me years ago when I lived in Angeles while in the military there. However over 30 plus years traveling back and forth I’ve come to learn quite a bit about the 🇵🇭. It’s always good listening about others experience and advice. Thank you very much for sharing✌🏾.
Good words. Thanks.
Best advice ever! Appreciate it very much!
Great advice, thank you.
Very well said sir👍
Always good advice for anyone going to the Philippines...
WONDERFUL ADVICE
I watched that vedio lots of times..it was so helpful to my life..thanks reekay
One of your straight out best video Henry Reekey
Same same for Thailand and most other countries in south east Asia!
very good advice. take your time and enjoy the Philippines.
Always good information and advice Reekay...keep it coming 👍
Thanks, will do!
Very good advices. I shall heed. Hope PI opens up soon.
I hope so too!
Always good info..Thank you Reekay.
Phil,
Australia.
I have no idea why I watch your videos, because I'm not interested in finding a Filipina- I am one! You give amazing advice.... you truly know life/people in/of the Philippines! I am however planning on having a home in the near future there, so maybe that's why.
Your advice is applicable not just for foreigners but also for natives of this country.
Wow, I remember watching this video back then never thinking you look any different since. Looking back now, you were young back then.
ha! yep, i think the same thing. :D
Very good advice!
-Nils
awesome advices
Great advise, where ever you travel.
So true!
I have been going to Thailand send my late twenties and I'm 62 right now all these stories that you tell are really good advice especially for Thailand and the Philippines, do you know what I mean my friend.....ha ha. Good Stuff as always Rekay
I watched this video years ago before I moved to the Philippines almost two years ago. You are spot on. I was prepared for this and have seen things like this numerous times.
"Hey Joe, my friend." 🤣
i'm glad it was of help. :)
Hi Reedkay, Been watching your videos for years now and thank you for all the quality advice on living in the Philippines. I married a Filipino girl over 5 years ago and now I’m retired and living in the Philippines. Been here since December 2020 and i always watch your videos to keep on point.
As a permanent resident 6 years here I attest that adhering to this advice can save you heart ache.
Very true!
Just plain great all around advice .
Glad you think so!
OMG you are the best,
i wish i can register this video on to my brain, so that i can watch it again and again
That's really informative and your advice is also priceless. To me, that piece of advice us also applicable to every new country that you want to move to. Keep up the good work and be blessed 👍👍👍
thanks, i'm glad it was helpful. :)
I'd love to hear the story about the maid and the motorcycle!
He told it already on another video.
i am new to your channel but have watched many of your vids. this is the best one yet. mostly common sense that we as americans do everyday. but over there the rules are different. fourtunatly over the years i have gotten very good at saying no and keeping out of bad situations. a few of those lessons were hard learned. but i did learn. planning on a long visit to see if i can adjust to the lifesyle before i retire. same thing. test the waters first and no big decisions. keep up the good work and thanks.
I appreciate that
This kind of story is not ONLY happening in PI it is also happening in any country...sometimes the Foreigner find a woman for pleasure only once the woman got pregnant they flew in other country....The people are the SAME wherever you go there is GOOD and BAD in everyone.....Like what the other expat bloggers mentioned about the American Woman they looking at you from head to toe...It's like saying how can you able to sustain my luxurious in Life....😁
Thanks Reekay, good topic and most of all great advice. It's much needed because it's really strange being in a new country far away from home. How about some California content.........Looking forward. Have a great day.
i just posted a short vid from california at my FB here..
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This old video seems to be from your 2th place in a Bohol village...Watched your videos since Basak Lapu-Lapu. Thanks for sharing, time flies ...
wise reminder Reekay,,
Good advice
Glad it was helpful!
Yup you are so right
3:22 minutes OMG So good.
Thank you , great video topic.
I can really feel the Blessings,
In your gifts 🎁
Thank God for all reasons and straightforward thinking you are giving.
Michel Dillions, from Amsterdam , the Netherlands 🇳🇱♥
Absolutely important show ! One of my main reasons to consider moving to the PL was getting an affordable maid because I hate house work, this show helped a lot. Plus, I really dislike dramas , tropical hot/humid weather , bugs and fried rice, lol. Guess I better stay away . Thanks man ! :)
For the first time I hear a man talking good sense.......I "second the motion"....6 months to a year into really get to know your "possible Future wife". ( at the very least).
If the girl refuses to leave. Especially a place that there is a security guard. Let him drag the girl out. And tell the guard not to let that specific person in. This happened to one of the expat vloggers. Broke up with the girl in the Phil and the girl refuses to leave. This was in a condo unit so security was there.
yes. a key phrase to use is, "this person is no longer a welcome guest." and the security guard acts as a witness to any drama that might occur.
Excellent content. Without this education, I can see getting in huge trouble. I prefer peace of mind. I can see my most commonly used word will be “no!”
I paused the video at 1 minute so I could offer my ideas of what two things would be important. I would say patience and respect. I'm interested to see if I even got close to what was on your mind
Great common sense advice.
..... been there ..... done that ..... Yeppp sooooooo true !!
well put, the first, -- trust is a difficult issue-- I just compare what they say with what they do. -- if there is a discrepancy then forget it. its common to live out of someone else's pocket within the families, greater families out there, -- so what does a person do if they get money-- spend quickly before the others ask for it, so they can say -- NO MONEY. As a foreigner -- just say no and see what happens-- does the character change? Do they loose interest?
And here is another one: Nothing is for free!! and I mean it-- say I see a piece of steel lying beside the road, I could have use for which is not in any use -- there is a price on it, NO MATTER. They are not mean spirited, -- but if there is a chance, -- they are quick to take it. In their own way, they are pretty selfish, however they are afraid to be found out to be stingy and selfish. So they have these family feasts, tons of meat, and and and-- that's only to impress, basically they cannot realistically afford it--
And then the fiestas come, -- another way to show off. And the best of all are the videoke machines -- paired with drink, they all feel they can even sing better -- soo, -- just smile at those things. bear in mind: for many the difference between a lie and the truth does not exist.
Loving the Peter Gabriel style intro song 🤠🤠🤠💃💃💃🕺🕺🕺👯👯👯🌺🌺🌺🌻🌻🌻🌼🌼🌼
Let a g/f, maid into your place some will throw the heavy anchor down quick & not ever leave. Often the cousin /family member may just happen to come into town in need of a place to stay for the night/or 2. You may get groomed if u leave the door wide open/don't ask questions/ lay down any rules . With $ if you give (lend) once w/good hearted intentions it's often the green light & it will happen again sooner than u think. Overall the people r great but 3 words I found do not exist here, "free, borrow & refund" ....
No, the word borrow does exist but the definition doesn't include repay. 😂
LOL so I hear I love the way he tells a story !
Good Advise "Fish"
Glad I watched this video I got a funny feeling that people here in America who are wealthy and well-off experience the same thing. The only difference with us is we aren't experienced as they are. I'm retired and I have no choice but to go over there because a small house in the outskirts of Cebu is better than a rat hole here in America. The fact of the matter is it's always going to be something. I did construction and dug ditches drove trucks and wash dishes and my social security check is precious to me. And even if someone did ask me for the money. I would say hey can you cut my yard and I'll pay you if you need the money that bad. If they're physically able to do something for me and they need help they can get that money the same way I got it. But after this video it sure isn't going to be Maids work.
I live in Florida and I had a Lao lady fress from lao.
2 dates and she did not want to leave. I looked into my bedroom and she was content with her cell phone.
Thats when i knew it eas time for her go.
Bring a lot of ..you can't make this ups ..when you come to the philippines. You'll go through them in no time.
Gold
Equally Yoked a good judge of chracter as to who to take up with. Be good to yourself first.
Tanks agri 100%
I agree with pretty much everything Reekay is saying,.,Been coming and going in the Philippines for the past 30 years, I've experience just about everything here.,., I know this video is kind old, So one thing i disagree on is about bring a girl that you're dating to your place, i'm living in a Condo and we have a secured perimeter with security guards everywhere, Specially at the front desk for check in and out. So not any ex Gf can come to my place without my permission.
yes, over the years since then i've made more use of the condo security to avoid issues.
I just Subscribed to his Channel. I have a Playlist called International Playlists, and this Clip will go there. But not to bring her to your Place in Six months or so is New too hear even on anyone who has a Philippines Vlog. Reekay if you respond to Comments, what's the best answer to give her if she asks why can't I come to your Place?
welcome to the channel! :) as to your question, this is when you first meet a filipina and you don't know her. nor are you necessarily thinking about a relationship with her.
but if you are still seeing her and interested in her after a month or so, only then.. "if" she seems okay would you consider bringing her to your place.
but if you simply do not trust her or are not interested in her for an actual relationship, you can simply tell her the truth and say, "i'm a very private person and i rarely bring people to my condo." at that point she can take it or leave it. if she leaves, that's totally okay since youve already decided she isn't girlfriend-material anyway.
@@Lifebeyondthesea Thanks for your reply. Where are you from, how long have you been in the Philippines, & what part?
Thanks for your response again.
@@timothybright7064 i moved to live in the PH back in 2012. i spent one year in vietnam as well. in the PH, i've lined on various islands, mostly in the central region. ceub, bohol, negros oriental mostly.
I will be in Dumaguete on April 19, 2023. I hope I run into you. Geers....
My rule (The Ransomware rule )' Zero trust, must verify' for all situations including human.
Crazy that a person goes to the Phil for marriage?? Lol! Just go there tour, relax, and enjoy. Lots of beautiful woman over there, to many to be married!
4yrs in the ph: yep
Quickie rooms. Haha 😄
I call them life time loans you might get it back but not in your life time haha
👍🏾
wow you were alot Skinner then hahha Henry
Yes, DO NOT get involved in any type of long term anything during the first year or two. A fool and his money are soon parted and people will help part you with it quickly if you aren't careful, alert and aware at all times.
you look so younf those days
God created women to add excitement in a man's life. Only a fool buys more excitement than he can afford :)
So is it open for tourism again?
no, not yet.
Bummer. I haven't been with my fiance for 2 years now.
NYC
I like your knowledge about Philippines. Who are you advising to anyway? I can't see any young guy living there permanently because most of them can't afford.
Why People over 50, 60 who have already been married, have children back home will again get into marriage situation.
I doubt they have sophisticated forensic tech.
Wtf do you mean, you don’t get your deposit back? If it’s in the contract, you should get it back. If not, that landlord will vanish along with that money.
Why do expat businesses not survive? What is the primary problem in your opinion?
many reasons, but the key reason being the amount of cheaper competition. everybody and their brother is watching to see if you build a successful business. and they will copy it and operate literally right next door... but at substandard service and price.
in the PH, only a small demographic has the luxury of paying for quality. the vast majority buy based on price, since they are low on funds.
another problem is the high price of quality items needed to run your business. real cheese. real tools that don't break right away. items that have to be imported.
your business will either be targeting expats and higher-earning filipinos.. and you will need to be in a high traffic area to reach them, or... your market is the masses of filipinos on low income, where you will likely be under-bid and unable to operate at a profit.
Reekay, how long have you been back in the Philippines???
i first went to the PH in 2012. right now i am in california.
@@Lifebeyondthesea Oh ic. Are you planning to go back to the Philippines?
waiting on tourism-visas to become available again. maybe in 2022. :)
@@Lifebeyondthesea and how do you look 10 years younger??
So much doom and gloom with you🤣😂
An extension of rule 2: don't be worth more dead than a live to any Pinay. Life has no value there, but peso is king
first 2 things do first in Phillipines when you land and vacation. 1, mind your own business, 2, don't insult the Phillipines culture..
This guy is basically telling what seems very obvious and common sense. But people still keeps making the same mistakes. It is human nature I guess.
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