1. Do not ever let your Filipina get Hungry! 2. Only get into a cab with a working Meter. 3. Never argue with a Pinoy (especially in Public) 4. Don't sing "My Way" by Frank Sinatra at Karaoke. Don't down-talk or belittle "Manny Pacquiao." 5. Be patient, Be patient, Be patient, Be patient; things move slowly in the Philippines; just keep reminding yourself you are on vacation.

I definitely chuckled at the comment about litter and trash. During my first visit to my filipina in October it seemed that people were constantly cleaning and tidying their personal space. But the moment they walked outside of their own personal space it was fair game to just drop trash anywhere!

Your statement that the Philippines is 50/50 is the truest statement you could make. I find the Filipinas with the most realistic view of their country regarding all the weather calamities etc. are the ones who have lived and worked in foreign countries outside of Asia.

I've lived in the Philippines for almost 20 years and I learned early on that no one ever comes on time. So whenever I have a party and I want it to start at 7 PM I tell everyone it starts at 6 PM. This way everyone shows up on time.

Even from state-side, I"m learning what you mean about laughter. I mispronounce Bisayan and Tagalog words all the time, and my filipina laughs, but I've learned that it is not making fun of me, but it is from the joy that I am at least trying to learn the words and talking about her culture. Westerners do not usually laugh like this, so yes... do not take it personally, they are laughing with you, not at you, even if it doesn't seem that way.

Filipinos are in general such a warm freindly and very lovely people. Every day is a blessing here. Nice video. Thanks for posting this

My Filipina wife has never been late for work, but never been on time for anything else, even though she has been out of the Philippines for over 30 years. Filipino time is a thing.

I love speaking other languages. I often butcher their words. When it happens just laugh with them and allow the lesson to sink in ;)

I have been coming here to the Philippines for about 16 years and live here in Silang Cavite and I love to watch your videos on Philippines culture and customs, they have helped me out more than a few times and I don't get in any trouble with the advice you give ... Thank you for the info

Thanks for sharing the good advice, I've been visiting the Caribbean for the last 20 years (mainly Cuba, Mexico and Dominican Republic), and after seeing different vlogs from the Philippines, Thailand and Cambodia, I think it's time I should give South east Asia a visit (it's been on my mind for the last year or so), kind regards from England 🍺🍹👍

I've known of taking shoes off, many households even do that in the US, but I didn't know about taking socks off too!

I'm a Filipino and everything you said is on point..

I enjoyed your video. I have lived in the Philippines on and off for more than 42 years, starting with my first assignment as an active-duty US Air Force member at Clark Air Base in Angeles City in 1980. I spent more than half of my adult life in the Philippines, where I lived, worked, traveled, and eventually moved. My wife and I are now snowbirds and divide our time between homes in Eastern Samar, Manila, and Oregon, USA. I am impressed with your video content. Thank you

Differences and especially note the term Blacklist. Perhaps many have not been familiar with this term or its use. This can get you removed from the country and even band. Believe it or not just from another person's allegation they might be local on a power trip or they might be another Foreigner that just has it in for you on my second trip to the Philippines I had the displeasure of associating with the wrong people. This was a retired attorney for the government, who definitely enjoyed the power of threatening people. I was warned about her before I ever met her. For a week I stayed in her rental, and all was good until my camera disappeared. It was obvious someone had the key to my room and I was not staying there any longer period. The attorney lady then sent me a message threatening that I owed her several hundred dollars, for my ride from the airport and not completing a three-week stay in her rental. I never committed to any. Of time and I thought we are friends so she would perhaps give me a ride from the airport. The messenger inform me that in the past some people ended up dead and I better believe that. So despite losing my new camera I paid up and avoided that lady except for the fact I ended up marrying her niece, whom she demanded I never see again. On topic while I was living in Cambodia a businessman friend had been there almost 15 years. He was upstanding and always complied with the visiting officials, books in good order. One of his crazy customers had him do some work and was not happy and despite trying to compromise that guy ended up destroying his 15 years in Cambodia and ended up being blacklisted and throwing out of the country. Yes believe it or not this stuff happens you got to watch who you piss off. The only thing worse I would say would be ex-husband's I will not date a woman with an ex-husband you don't know what is going to happen and they can get away with murder. Just remember you are a visitor not an owner 🙏😎🙏

who could not love the Philippine people...they are so great, they are accepted world wide...family closeness hard working, creative folk.

The weather changing several times a day is NBD... I live in St. Louis. I'm used to it.

As an Australian retired here in Imus, Cavite for a year now, with my Filipina wife (after numerous holidays here in the previous 10+ years) I totally agree with all points raised here. I do drive here but only when I have to and just locally anyway as we have our own car here. We do hire a local guy to drive for us if we are going further afield. I hate driving here too, so nerve wracking. Mispronunciation is a source of humour and I am guilty of it. On a Jeepney once, my wife said to pass our fare down and say bayad. Must have been my accent but I got a few looks from fellow passengers as it sounded like bayag, which is not a nice word!

I have been to Phils 2 times and im planning to go back in September or October. I love you people there. I feel like im important there not like here in Canada where i am put down here. Love you and see you soon Philippines

Thank you so much!!! This is gold for "prospective newcomers" like me 😊

I get laughed at by Filipinos every day and it makes me so happy. There is no meanness in the laughter it is just happiness

Been married to a Filipina and we have a house in Antipolo. For anyone reading the comments, she is absolutely correct. Also don’t get mad if they shout out Joe to you. It’s also like a joke thing too. Filipinos are some of the most kindhearted people I have ever met and I have never had a bad encounter with anyone and I have been spending time there off and on for 20 years. Good luck on your channel.

Slow day for me. Here's my comments on the subjects. 1. I usually greet people that stare at me. I actually got a date that way. I find it interesting that they laugh at my pronunciations but fear the ridicule so quickly heaped on them if they mispronounce English words. 2. I bring my own "House slippers" wherever I go. I have sensitive feet and wear socks that get very dirty if I don't. 3. I don't go to Manila, except to the US Embassy. I get a loop shuttle bus from the air port to a hotel nearby and walk everywhere. Most of the taxi drivers I encountered there are scammers. It would be nice if there was an online presence that helped you find how to get around but the Philippines is still in the cyber prehistoric ages. 4. Tech and other imports are normally on par with the US. Medicine can be 5 times a much as the US, especially for common generics and over the counter. 6. If you're going someplace with a Filipino, she will make sure you arrive according to their time. But every meetup with an online potential girl friend has started early because every one of them has been there waiting for me. Don't sweat it if you're late. You are either on vacation or retired after all. 7. I can be a shark and non-confrontational people tend to be shark bait. But I'm really working hard to "curb my appetite". 😷 8. I'm terrible at learning language. I struggled with English in school. But I manage okay with just English. The Americans actually bought the Philippines and the power brokers wanted a return on their investment before getting rid of the islands. I think one company is still the largest employer. But they never intended to have the Philippines occupy 12% to 15% (as much as 25% now) of the House of Representatives. 9. The weather is the number one reason for retirees to find where they like living before finding a girl friend. The weather is ddefinitelynot the same everywhere and not all women are willing to relocate, even within the country. 10. The Philippines is the business of the Filipinos. Not me. Well not in a way that includes demonstrations.

@Rubeauti this is one of heck amazing video with 100% wise and great information it can help so many other people who never been in the philippines and want to vissit. no matter what country you will vissit one thing is for sure you need to accept and respect the livingstyle from the country you vissit when you show ur respect to the people they feel proud and are more open to help you for what you looking for or when you need some information and its also a fact each country has good and bad people be respectfull accept the way of living enjoy ur vissit meet new people. all my vissits i had to the philippines where all amazing and wonderfull since 2010 i had never problems whit any one there stay safe and healthy always God Bless Mabuhay sa pinas

Thank you Rubeauti! 🙂 Great advice! There are realistic expectations, and imaginative ones... Keep the former in mind, and you will have a great time "most" of the time in many places... 😉 I will be back for the 3rd time in a year next month... I've watched your vlogs, and other reputable ones too, so I was well educated before I arrived, and I've never been let down or had a bad experience. 🙂♥️

Great video for me Rubeauti , Tumi Filipinos and some blks have a lot in common, especially when it comes to Filipino time and CP time 😁

great job giving us this great information. keep up the great work your doing. love to hear the differences between different part of the cities and island.s since there are so many islands to visit and enjoy the culture there .

Lovely evaluation of a great culture and people. I enjoy being laughed at in the Phils, I know it is not meant, however much I deserve it, the people are so nice and kind. Fantastic country.

Those are the kind of videos made me follow your Chanel, I’m happy you are back and hopefully you won’t get into the toxic atmospheres out there for too long to die in there.

I walked several times (as a Western European) in Manila, in crowded area's etc, but never got the impression people really were watching or laughing. To be frankly honest, I felt comfortable, just as 'safe' as I would be in Amsterdam. Just act normal and everybody does their own business. It's not like Filipino's never seen Western people before. 🙂. Also driving in Manila was a little challenge, but fun at the same time. I have some video's on my channel were you see me driving (out of) Manila towards Tagatay.

Some great advice on all counts. I've lived here 3 years and you nailed these one after the other. Glad that the two pretty office women who couldn't stop giggling yesterday (probably) weren't laughing at me. One thing I'd add is titles. Filipinos will use them on everyone (from "Sir Bruce" to "Kuya Bruce" in my case) and the reverse is appreciated, even among friends. I don't think NOT using titles is considered rude, just culturally preferred as a show of respect

Brightens my day when I hear a Rubeauti from the Beauty.

Many people on this earth don't realize how precious time is. If they did they would waste very little of it. TC Rubeauti God bless y'all 🙏✝️

last time i was in philippines in manila.. people didn’t seem as friendly as usually.. even in department stores normally they run to get your attention but this time we’re very stand-off.. just wondering if anyone else noticed this 🤷‍♂️.. maraming salamat video 🇵🇭❤️🙏

I've been living in Phillipines part of Negros oriental, area Bais for past 7 months with my girl thats a beautiful filipina, 30 years of age with our baby boy on the way. People are so kind and heartwarming, no complain. I'm Slovenian European, I'm 35, and I only have good thing to say about this country and difference from my country, traffic is the biggest one, the biggest shock so to say. Great video, keep it up Rubeauti, maybe one day we can all go into a call and talk our different experiences.

I’m Filipino American and my wife is from the Cagayan province I love the Philippines it is a jem of the Pacific….what the Philippines does best is hospitality they are a resilient people and have a real human experience as far as life is concerned even though there are parts that are less fortunate… just as the world has… I have witnessed the most genuine smiles I have ever seen in my life… this alone is enough to appreciate the Philippines and there people… after all my parents are migrants from PI and all their stories they have blessed me with are true… even though I was born with a golden spoon in my mouth here in the states… I never felt so much alive and connected to human kind as I do in PI so much that I married my wife from the same province as my Mom… and no it was not arranged…I met her accidentally and now 14yrs married … the best decision of my life…

Well done again with your advice and tips. And I am still impressed about how you dealt with the issue of western women reacting to passport bros, Andrew Tate and views on Asian women. Stay safe and happy vlogging!!!

My Filipina and the kids love teaching me Tagalog just so they can laugh at me 🤣

Couldn't think of a better tour guide if I tried 😋

Best advice..... Keep expectations low... listen to your filipina and expect the weather to change daily!

Thank you, Rubeauti! Great informative video. I just visited the Philippines for the first time and really enjoyed the sights, sounds, people, and culture. I am in the US and my Filipina partner of 6 years is suggesting we retire there. I am seriously considering this and looking to do this in about 10 years (God willing)

Ooooweee! 🤣 #3 don't drive in Manila unless absolutely necessary is so true for me 🤣 I don't know what I was thinking I rented a car and oh boy! I thought driving in LA or San Francisco was tough not compared to Manila, if you can drive in Manila you can drive anywhere

I have a no shoe policy myself, accept there does seem to be more cleaning the floors as your oily feet deposit to the floor and your own dander and dust and dead skin lands on this oily residue and creates a more dirty floor than if you were to just leave your socks on. So general rule is shoes off no bare feet. I have laminate flooring and I can wash them and get them squeaky clean but if anyone with no socks on you can immediately see the oily residue. So Shoe on less oil and maybe something from your travels walks in with you or take them off and have to mop daily.

Awesome video and great advise. Very helpful, thank you.

Here in the US when people commit misdemeanor offenses they're frequently given community service. That can consist of cleaning up trash beside the road and highways. It could be implemented in the Philippines 🇵🇭 as well. Do you think that could help? Your opinion would be appreciated. Salamat Rubeauti

"Dont arrive on time" & "Filipino time" I feel appropriated 😅

Hello! Just checking in to see how you're doing. Good to see your channel growing. Take care!

I'm 6'6", and climbed into a Jeepney. Paid the driver for two fares, because I took up the spot for two Filipinos. Everyone laughed at my joke though. The hospitality was a little unnerving because I always keep my guard up in the States, because I began to relax. Will be better prepared my return trip.

Good evening Rubeauti. The Philippines 🇵🇭 has about the same weather as Florida in the US. Rainy season is from June 1st until December 1st. Although, it frequently starts mid May. You can almost set your watch by the rain. It's hot,humid,and rains almost every afternoon. Of the wind reverses it will rain in the morning and that's bad. Why? Bcuz morning rain means you're going to have extra high humidity. Florida is also the lightening capital of North America. The daily storms seem to pop up out of nowhere, Blue skies one minute and black clouds and white out conditions 15 minutes later. Then December to may we get very little rain. The rainy season coincides with hurricane/typhoon season as well. Yes,what you call a typhoon, we call a hurricane, it's the exact same thing. We have very similar tropical plants. However, Florida isn't exactly a tropical state,it's actually a subtropical state. That means we do get cold weather in the winter,even freezing temperatures at times. The last time it snowed in Florida is January 19 1977. It was a dusting but the whole state shut down Bcuz they don't have a way to remove it. The water during warm months can reach between 84°F to as much as 91°F. It's like bath water. Florida beaches are usually ranked among the best beaches in the world. Only difference, there's central aircon almost everywhere. We call aircon, A/C. You would probably love Florida, it would remind you of the Philippines weather wise.

The only thing frustrating is number 6... I come from a country where we are pretty direct and we don't avoid confrontation. The filipino way is frustrating behavior to deal with since I will never know what they mean or want on the other hand I am not able to express myself without being confrontational since that's how I have been brought up.

I have never worried about any of these things Rubeauti, just part of being in the Philippines, but, very informative video, thankyou, soon 50K subscribers 👍🥰

Philippines 🇵🇭 is wonderful country & people, are mazing .😊🙏

One thing I can say is when I was in Manila going through immigration people in the airport was staring at me and yes I wasn’t use to it I went to cebu and I was at the mall with my GF and people in the mall was turning there head I definitely felt like a celebrity for the month I was there no doubt

It's HIGHLY disrespectful to arrive late. It shows you don't really care about the person you're meeting. So yes, if I, as a man, ask to meet you and you agree- you'd better arrive on time at least. If you arrive early, it shows respect.

Thanks, useful information. Going to Batangas this year.

Love all of your content and look forward to your commentary and videos. I can’t wait to return to The Philippines soon

Filipinos are the happiest people on earth, no matter how bad things get, they still manage a smile.

Love it that you're putting videos out so often. Love seeing you daily hehe

Great vid, spot on info. Thanks

Thought through and informative video!, thanks a bunch Rubeauti!.

Buen overview! Positive thoughts for your continued blessings

Useful information. Thank you!

Excellent point about not tracking indoors whatever you walked through in the street. And as I recall, it’s plenty hot enough in the Philippines that the floors won’t be uncomfortably cold.

You are doing a fantastic job! Keep up the good work

Thank You my Tour Guide 😊

Hi Rubeauti. Some good info for those that need to know. As for driving here that is not at the top of my list. I have found at times it is faster to walk then drive or take public transportation. Yes buses and jeepneys can be annoying and if they had the same job in the west they would have to change their driving habits which would be hard for most haha. I don't do Filipino time. I am always on time unless caught in a traffic jam lol. I am use to the weather changing. In Canada they say if you don't like the weather wait 5 minutes. I have been frustrated here a few times but have mostly managed to keep my cool and have not shouted at anyone. My biggest frustration is that things are not consistent between offices for example I use Western Union to send myself money and one office I just give my name and the required info and get my money and out in 5 mins. Other branches they have long forms to fill out with questions that make no sense then they are on the computer for so long and it can take up to 30 minutes to get a transaction done. I understand it is the same way in a lot of government offices. Overall things are great here and I am enjoying my retirement. Keep smiling and stay safe

I enjoyed that, you have a lovely conversational style. I am thinking of going to the Philippines, so, this was very useful.

I am American and married to a Filipina. I lived in Antipolo and Pasig for 5 years. Yes, wearing shoes in anyone else is not respectful but many will tell you not to take your shoes off. Some have only dirt floors. I drove a Motorcycle for five years and drove a car there for two years. You just have to be careful when driving. When you are in a accident they will still blame you say if you were not in our Country this accident would of never happen. Stupid as it sounds but true, It does not matter if it is not your fault, they still think that way. Taking the Jeepney can be very tired because of the wait in line. You may be charge for two people depending on your size. If you are very big you will be charge for three people or more. If you are riding in a Tricycle, you may be charge up to six people and you are the only one in the Tricycle. No matter the charge is very little. If you are riding a Taxi, they may try to scam you not turning on the meter and charging a big about. If they refuse to turn on, then ask to stop and get out if you don't want to pay that amount. Overall, the Philippines is a great place to visit and live. Live you fly out make sure your baggage is wrap and lock tight. A few years ago, the was bullet scam going on. It is against the law to carry any bullet in your bags. Watch your sounding area and if you do that you will be safe.

Great and usefull advice. Thank you.

Great tips and advice. Love your channel. Thanks!

I know very well that all you say is important and correct. I was often schocked by the rude behaviour some foreigner showed towards the Filipinos. The opposite is also true: Trying to be a nice guy and not stating your point can be regarded as wekaness and you might be taken advantage of. So there are times you have to be strict. I always suffer when some guys try to fix thing in the house and have absolutely NO IDEA what they are doing. I remember I sent a strong steel wire from Europe that we needed to add strenght to our custom made fence. before I had reached the Philipines they had cut it to small pieces for no good reason. So spent ages visiting three local hardware stores looking for a replacement. Finally I found the only available one in the region. Upon my return home I was busy with another problem. I turned around and saw the "man of many talents" had cut a few yards off the wire I spent hours to source! That was the moment I shouted with all my Italian temper. How dumb can a person be? I was driving all over the Philippines but Manila is a league of it's own. A Taxi hit me and there was a lot of blabla with the cops, the panicking taxi driver and a lot of people present. Of course it happened exactly at the moment when I carried the by far biggest amont of cash I ever had on me. Only by acting relaxed, friendly and super cool and handing over a little bit of money given to the cab driver (money he had to hand over to the cops right after as I found out) helped us out of the situation. From now on I tend to hire a driver from the neighbourhood to drive for us to Metro Manila. When a cop sees a white person driving, they stop you and you have to pay for not existing things like reckless driving or ignoring a stop that is not even there. Sometimes it is hard to know exactly what Filipinos want. There is often a maze of overcomplicated dialog. I have to force myself not to burst out: "Stick to the point"! When I was a young, dumb and somehow arrogant man I thought I knew everything better: I tried to convince Filipinos to take care of their environment, to have smaller families or implant my idealistic political ideas. Don't do that. Different culture, different ideals tend lead to very different ways. And involving yourself in political rallies or demonstrations outside your homeland is really silly. I experienced that in South Korea when European tourists joined quite violent political demonstrations . My thought was: What the Hell would we say in Europe if people (let us say from the Middle East or China for example) would demonstrate against our government?

When you live in a toxic society laughing at people can be difficult to deal with, but when you are in a healthy society laughing is a positive thing. So one needs to lighten up sometimes.

I took a Jeepney to visit SARAO Motors. (Maker of the famed jeepneys) Ed the owner (now a longtime friend) Smiled, laughed and said; "You took a jeep? You're more Filipino than me!" Filipinos love when you embrace their culture!

Great topic subjects Ruby!

Very informative, thank you for sharing!✌🙏

English is not my first language but it’s always good to learn them for some tourist who only speak it. I guess majority of Filipinos speak more than 3 languages average. I speak 5 languages. Namely, Hiligaynon as my lengua franca, Spanish is my second and third is English, just because I work here in USA as nurse but my Portugese is my penultimate and as extensive. Tagalog would be my last as I only learn it when I studied in Manila for my university. The rest of what she disclosed are very true excepting that in my house in Seattle I would tell people to remove their shoes. Lol. Great videos. Muchas gracias de verdad!

Although I had visited the Philippines many times during the 80's and 90's; I truly appreciate the current update.

Rubi, So should I ever find myself lucky and fortunate enough to have scheduled to meet you and you show up 30 minutes late, does that mean that our meeting is not an important one to you? My, my, my, that crushes me. Myself, I would consider such a meeting as possibly the most important meeting in my lifetime! I have watched enough of your videos to know that your pride for your country is filled with desire and passionate idealism of a young person for The Philippines to do better and that your video efforts are partially motivated towards that goal and that you are sincere about this issue. One of the ways that you can make your videos help the plight of your country more is if you bring back the neon "hello" light when you make videos from your couch. The twinkly Christmas lights and the colored light that fogs from behind the couch (another video) are surely nice, but it is the "hello" light that I really like which is why I am, for the 6th time, asking you for it in comments. 🙂 Be good Rubi, Chef Paul

Not driving in Manila is VERY good advice. Not only are the other drivers "reckless" but even if there were no other cars on the street, you would have great difficulty because there are very few street signs. Taxis are not expensive. Leave the driving to them. For short trips within towns in the provinces, tricycles are OK. TIP: carry a piece of paper and a pen so you can write down where you want to go or what you want to buy in a store. The people may not be able to understand your "strange" Texas accent but they can probably read English. Oh...when you write something, always use CAPITAL letters. If you're staying at a hotel, get their business card so you can show that to the driver to get you back to the hotel. If you're going to a restaurant or mall, have the hotel desk person write the name on a card.

Can't wait to fly to Philippines on 28th, going to Davao for 3 weeks. I'm excited to go.

Thanks for posting this. I have only been to the Philippines once thus far to visit my fiancé. I love the culture and want to know as much as I can about the culture. The do's and don'ts. I was surprised at how much laptops were in the Philippines. And it funny about the time thing because in the black community here in the states. We call it CP time (colored people time) lol. I came with a open heart and mind and will come there again. Plus my Filipino fiancé and I will move back there once I can retire.

Riding a Jeepney is great and Pinoys are so friendly. If you take the unpopular seats further up front, they even give you money all along the trip ;o)

Hello from Germany(Europe). I was been 15 times in the Pilippines for vacation. Beautiful country and nice people.

I'll be there in April. Great video and appreciate your insight ;-)

Good tips and great explanations😀

Even in the basement trash room of a condo/hotel in Manila, trash bags were thrown everywhere. One night after 10pm I took trash downstairs to basement and opened the door and a giant rat was on top of the pile staring me down. I thought there was someone working inside as I heard garbage bags being tossed. But it was a group of rats one being so big I could slap a saddle on in it.

I loved going to the Philippines & I loved the majority of the people that I met there! I made a mistake by pronouncing Bacolod the way as most westerners would, but as soon as I was corrected I quickly changed! My first Filippina wife was always late for an appointment & I found out that she wouldn’t leave home until the exact time of the meeting which I found very strange! Once I found this out, I always mentioned to her two hours before the arranged time, so that we always often arrived on time!

Excellent advice.really appreciate your knowledge. If you ever come to Sydney, I’ll show you around…❤️

first time watching one of your videos. now a subscriber!

If your going to the Philippines, you need to take only one thing with you. A smile, and feel free to give it away immediately, it'll be returned 100 fold, leave the stress a pressure's of your life/work at the airport, don't worry, they'll be there waiting for you on your return.

The reason the Philippines is the way it is, I would say pride in doing things the same way generation after generation even if it fails. The nation has beauty and good people but is a perfect example of a stagnated culture.

Very SOLID advice!

Great video. Thank you for this content!

I liked your delivery and content so I subscribed. You seem level headed.

Not going to the Philippines, but find these videos interesting and mainly watch them about Asia. Thank you for posting

In many countries, demonstation rights are for citizens. Also here in Sweden.

That was a GREAT video!

I enjoyed this important information about the Philippines thank you for sharing.

I plan on visiting the Philippines. I saved 5k in American money to visit. My neighbors are from the Philippines. Thank you for your videos. I learn a lot from them.God bless you

I found your video to be helpful and it also was pleasant to look at you😊

Nice information it may b helpful for me ,I m planing to visit phillipine in the month of April