LIES ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- Lies About the Philippines
If you are new to the Philippines and preparing for your first visit, you might be overwhelmed by the conflicting information online. I will give you my perspective and experience with some common topics and misconceptions.
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I never ever encountered any hostility from any Filipino being an American but was amazed to see the hostility and protesting on the news from young college age Filipinos protesting the recent Western Military and missile battery build up. As for Spanish Sir Names. Residents of Guam have them also being a colony of Spain. With military history. You have the Spanish American War along with WW2. Filipino hero's General Luna, Aguinaldo and Mabini were pretty amazing individuals for their time General Arthur MacArthur wrote in his personal journals stating that General Luna was his greatest adversary . The spirit of the revolution with the Filipinos left such a great affinity with young army engineer Douglas MacArthur. We can see his motivation when stating that " I will be back". MacArthur later in life talked about his great love and respect for the Filipino people.
yeah right,,,why dont they protest the Chinese bullying their fishermen, or stealing island not even near China. Sound like u love communists, why the filipinos crying about the Chinese? yet, if anybody wants to help them they complain about that,,,,That is why the PI will never have a good economy and always stay poor, they are not business friendly to outside companies. The students should be protesting their governments big corruption, but if they do they will disappear,,,,You really have no clue,,,,You must be one of those sex expats,,,just wanting students to sex,,,,,almost all foreigners in the PI are pervs and sex addict,,,,Most of my friends are filipino american and live in Philippines,,,,,i know your game,,,,saying nice things to u can get a teenager,,,,,i see it all the time
Ignore those protesters. They are Chinese and Communist sympathisers. They have been around for several decades. I wouldn't be surprise if they are from PUP.
Great video I can relate to what you said I was traveling back and forth to the Philippines for the past 19 years i find that it's a Country that i Love I've decided to make this my home after my retirement three years ago i truly enjoy all of your videos. God bless you and your beautiful family
Thank you Hank!
Thanks for your video. There are always worse places in every corner of the world. Knowing there are, helps manage my expectations. Choosing to focus on the positives and nicer things doesn't always equal being naive. Wisdom and past experiences show me that if I surround myself with negative people, places and intentions, I would just live in fear and do nothing. The Lord tells me not to fear so I will not. I appreciate anyone that opens a window (camera) into "their" view and testimony. Looking forward to our own experiences soon!
Thank you for your insight. We appreciate it!
It's is just another opinion on what to expect.
@@Marker44Great vlog topic. Where is the shopping place shown at around the 14:00 mark?
@@trionmay Glad you enjoyed it! That is our local market in Balanga, Bataan
Always. Find. The. Heart. Of. The. People. Not. The. One. Surrounding. Sometimes. The. Dirty. Place. Is. The. Most. Loving. People. Than. A. Perfect. One.
Thank you so much for ur video.
So grateful u show America Military Cemetery. As mentioned before my Uncle (my mom brother) buried there. I felt a little emotional seeing it. He was involved liberation Santo Tomas Interment camp.
Another part of history in my family. My Grandmother brother died in Shanghai patrolling Yáñez River. 1919 USS Elcano Captured as a War Prize by the US in 1898 from the Spanish at Manila Bay.
Again thanks. I’m 87 Korea veteran.
Thanks to you and your family Anthony. It's our pleasure to share the video of the cemetery.
Earlier in the u.s we used to do the gas in coke bottles a lot were used on rural county areas. Out west or down south.✌️❤️
The tradition is still alive and well in the Philippines
ive been here three years i still dont eat the food much
Curious what you eat then.
@@hansreynders6853 western style food yes you can get it as long as you dont live in the province
@@jamesgilbert2181 eat your poops
@jamesgilbert2181 what kind of moron are you
You can watch all the vlogs you want but the different smells you encounter with the heat first time you arrive nothing can prepare you for that.
Hi, I’m been watching your videos, I liked what you said.. I’m a Filipino I been married for 37 yrs. My husband is American Live in subic for 5 years. Good luck to you both.. I’m glad you guys try it first for a year not to sale your home in the USA. That’s a smart move..my husband and I are thinking about it to make same way. 3 more years before he can retire his second job. His retired us navy.
Good luck to you both!
Go back to the US. Raise your kids there. We don't need you here. Bring your ho to the US
I always have been under the impression that everyone spoke some English there ...educational....
Many times I lean on Cecile for translations.
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i thought thiswas supposed to be about lies in the philippines and all you did was say that the U S is so much better,if you believe that why leave the US to begin with
@@user-vs9ef7dc8yThat's the reality that Filipinos could not accept. Many Filipino citizens still prefers to live in America because of the opportunities.
To be honest Scott I think "some" of the vloggers are flat out liars trying to grow their audience and subs. I used to watch one guy who had a few channels that would do monthly cost videos, and they were always around $800.00 US or less, and to listen to him there was no better place than the Philippines. Eventually all of that changed and he said his cost of living over the time he'd been in the Philippines was over $1,500.00 a month (and he owned his house) beggars at the gate all the time, neighbors drunk and fighting all the time, dogs barking, ... and he couldn't wait to get back to the good old USA where life is so much better, ... and cheaper.
I think there are some vloggers that just say what people want to hear. There''s nothing wrong with being negative and nothing wrong with being positive, in my opinion as long as it doesn't set people up with false expectations. The stuff you put out is accurate information and the big majority of us viewers appreciate that.
Thanks Tim. Glad that you continue watching!
Hey Scott & Cecile! I appreciate your approach to the videos in letting the viewers form their own opinions as to what they see. You're not a social media influencer but a traveler who is presenting sights and locations to those viewing the channel. Commendable and relevant approach! You should never have to justify to anyone who you are, as long as you're true to yourself and comfortable in your skin. From my time following you on this channel, have found you to be one of the "good" guys! Eye opening revelations about many misconceptions, very interesting video. Thank you for enlightening us. Be happy, safe and healthy
I live in Anda Bohol there is no garbage around here. Very few speak English, except for hello Good Morning. Very few foreigners outside of the resorts. Philippines reminds me of different parts of USA. In the south, people are very friendly. In the North not so much. People have different accents , and I tell people here we can have a hard time understanding people in say Mississippi if you were from New England. So don't be shy if mispronouncing a word, we all do.
@@YoLoBong-xs3to cause we are not americans we have our own languages..
Been looking into moving there when I retire. Looking at retiring early at 62 . So I can actually hopefully still be able to do things.
Best of luck to you with your plans David!
Well still looking at it . Unless the United States gets better to be able to retire in . But as of now it's not looking like that will ever happen. So as of now the Philippines is looking the best. Been looking at Italy as well. But cost of living will definitely determine the choices I make. So if ot comes to the Philippines your just going to have to deal with one more being there.
Basketball is always popular and poor countries. All you need is a hoop and a ball no expensive equipment.
So USA is poor because they have nba?
I'm a Filipina, and I've watch a lot of vlogger videos, telling how beautiful philippines, people are so nice, and safe, but they don't tell the dark side of philippines. While if you watch TV Patrol news you only can see a lot of crimes are happening everywhere.
Crime is everywhere now. I don't agree that Philippines has a dark side. But I agree that not enough vloggers tell the bad side of living in the Philipines. I respect the vloggers that show both sides of living in the Philippines.
of course! you expect a nation to be crime-free? 😂which country does not have crimes?
Not really, but i had travelled to the Philippines before u tube existed or even the internet😢😮
New Taco Bell in Mall Of Asia now.
Sounds delicious!
@@Marker44 Its not. Filipinos concept of Mexican food is far different than what we are use to in the US. Expect to see brown sugar in the taco meat.
Ive been to bangkok and i saw 5 slum areas in bangkok!! The slum on the canals of bangkok is one of the dirtiest ive saw!! Houses built with scrap materials!! The houses are built above the canals!! And the water is full of garbages!! And i saw slums community on the rail road tracks!! And 3 more slum community bec i walk around!! And i was shocked that there are sooooooo many scammers in bangkok!! Almost all tourism activities has scammers even in the temples there is a scam! And these also are never been mentioned by the foreigners who vlogs in bangkok
First thing you do is throw your clocks out the window
Great video!!!!!
Glad you enjoyed it Sherman!
The consensus is food in the Pills. is about at the bottom in Asia.
Consensus among who? Because it's the first time I hear this.
@@hansreynders6853 Many that live here that have traveled other countries. Have you heard of Filipino restaurants/ cuisine in another country ?
Also , much is unhealthy and unsanitary.
@@gjm456 Oh yes. I eat in a Filipino restaurant in San Francisco USA. And I live here, am not American, have traveled, still do, and although I don't mingle with other foreigners, I see lots of them in local restaurants. If anything, I would say the Filipino menu is a bit limited in choice, just as this consensus you talk about is limited to just yourself.
@@gjm456 Thats a bunch of BS. There is filipino restaurants all around the world.
@@gjm456this tells me you haven’t been to another country. I always find Filipino restaurants wherever country I go.
I eat as much of the filipino food as the Filipinos do. Every expat that I know seems to eat a large amount of their traditional food. A little strange to me.
Do not compare philippines to other country.. Every country have own culture foods and environment.. 😂
My experience has always been fifty fifty until I really started traveling all over and also living there. Travel vloggers mostly show the tourist stuff, but if you actually live there like I do, then your thoughts will change. For me, I’m a country boy from South America, so the Philippines 🇵🇭 was easy to adapt to…the City 🏙️ life and Province life is no different from what I’m used to…New York 🇺🇸City is at another level…I couldn’t wait to retire and leave. Stay safe Scott…best regards to the family 😊
Thank you very much!
Scott, a lot of Vloggers have an agenda with saying or featuring certain areas of the Philippines that are either very beautiful or not. As you said they either promote their Channel agenda or otherwise exploit for gain in other areas. It's one of the reasons viewers should never accept on face value what is presented as being something of value and actionable until and unless one can come a point of trust . It has to be enough to where you are comfortable putting your life decisions in what they say without verifying some kind of authenticity. Entertainment is one thing, belief in others without some deep verification of what is being said to is too risky.
I hate paying the dirty toilet anywhere and trash anywhere and so much air pollution from the vehicles
Philippines is the least air polluted second to Singapore in SEA.
The reason Philippines love basketball is because it's the most enjoyable to play compared to other sports. Plus it's the easiest sport to set up. Just place a hoop on a small vacant lot and that's it. 😊
Actually, everyone speaks English because English is taught from kindergarten to college. Those who can't speak English most likely didn't go to school but they are just few of them. They don't speak FLUENT English but they can speak in a very basic manner. Many foreign vloggers can attest to that because they don't need to learn the local language just to communicate. I'm sure Scott can go anywhere in the Philippines and communicate with anybody even without learning the dialect or use Google translate. 😊
in the province, the majority can speak english, they learn english in their schools...the older folks not so much
A must see is corrigidor island a boat ride off in Manila bay
You will have goose bumps the whole time while there
Planning to visit just havent made it over yet. Very much looking forward to it.
Where to get tickets for the tour ??
@@johnmarlin4661 I will find out how and what pier boat leaves and how much , there also a lunch that comes with tour and there is a different separate ghost tour if your into that it’s a overnighter
@@johnmarlin4661 sun cruise in pasay city esplanade terminal , checkin 530 boarding 7 leaves at 730 and no philipino time always on time don’t know how much
One of the things that I have noticed most is the videos about how cheaply you can live there. I've found it to be much more expensive than most vloggers talk about. I was in Cebu, and would say plan on $3,000 - $4,000 a month to live in any sort of comfort. Speaking of Cebu, if you like the old churches, I would suggest you visit Magellan's cross in the old town Colon section of Cebu city. It has the actual cross that Magellan planted on the island 500 year ago, and a very large beautiful church right next to it. As far as food, I'm surprised you didn't mention lechon. Whether the whole pig, or lechon kawalii it is one of my favorite foods, and again it is very popular in the Cebu area. In Manila, my fiancé and I loved eating at the Mary Grace bakery, in fact she is looking forward to going back to Manila for her K1 visa interview so she can have the chocolate truffle cake again. LOL
If we are ever in Cebu I will try to remember to check it out. Thanks for the tip!
Filipinos love their local food AND foreign food as well. There are many Korean, Japanese, Chinese, American restaurants in the Philippines depending on the locality of course. If you're in a poor locality, the food tends to be low quality but if you are in a richer area, you can eat what you want and there are plenty of buffet restaurants which serve every kind of food that exist. Have you guys tried some decent buffet restaurants in the Philippines? 😊
Havent tried many buffets but have found many Filipino foods that I really like!
Travel Vlogers are selling Clicks and Views. Philippines is a Great Country. Its a lot like when I came to Alaska, I was told, You will Love it or Hate it. I love Alaska and the Philippines. People speak a lot better English than other S E Asian Countries. Even in the Provence , they speak English because they start learning English in Elementry School. If they have any education , they will speak English.
Most Filipino think California is beside new York
I am from north Carolina
You can do that in l.a. or san Francisco
the philipine willbe ok four year frm now slum area will be erase there dont worry
Most Filipinos like Americans? I think before, but its slowly changing. Maybe the American vloggers who talk too much sh*t about the PH and the Filipino women are causing the hate.
Its similar to what is happening in Thailand and Japan, where the locals are starting to get pissed with their visitors.
My filipina goes to the bathroom outside even here in the states
To be Honest, the Philippines is an English understanding country not speakers. Many people claim that Filipinos are english speaker but in reality they could not even speak a sentence properly but the good side is they can understand it if the foreigners speaks slowly.
You're a liar period
I like goldilocks
basketball,boxing,beauty pageant plus vedioke karaoke isthe number one past time crazy pinoy people.not oklahoma but l.a.lakers boston celtics and my fave golden state warriors,im crazy watching steph curry lol.what else its more fun in the phil.hehe.