Growing up in QC my parents and grandparents always encourage me dream big.. Its nice to live in United States Of America and we are very blessed this great nation give us foundation for our future retirement plans and i am greatful....BORN FILIPINO , PROUD AMERICAN...GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES.

We are preparing to retire in the Philippines, too. Kahit maraming comforts sa USA, iba pa rin ang happiness sa Pinas.

Hi, hopefully I will be retiring in 8 years when I turn 60…I’ve been living and working in New York as a nurse for 30 years now… im planning to retire in Vegas, where taxes are less and life is more laid back..I have nothing to return to in the Philippines..I have a few friends, but that’s it..I’m single and my only son is here with me in the US..I will go visit the Philippines once in a while, but my life is really now here in the US, and I’m happy with that!

I recently retired to the Philippines after living 50 years in the USA. I settled here because my retirement money goes a lot further. Imagine $1000 is more than enough for one person on a monthly basis, its why I can afford to go Business class everytime I go back to the the USA for a vacation. It also helps that i'm considered a senior citizen cause you get a big discount in restaurants, you get to watch movies for free and you get to go to the front of any line, seniors are the priority. I've only lived here for 1.5 years now and have assimilated to the culture and way of life. The only thing that makes my blood boil is the lack of discipline with regards to the driving here especialyy those pesky motorcycle riders.

Your home is where your heart is. It’s not the place, it’s the people close to your heart’s desire.

What ive realized living in the us. Kahit saan walanh perfect country even here in the us so much better to go back home sa pinas mas panatag ang loob comfortable after makapag ipon and invests and the thing is mas maeenjoy pinaghirapang pera kasi mas malaki ang value from usd to php. Just my opinion i dont want to be in the us forever rat race dito and madami ding imperfections so why not embrace the imperfections of ur own country ganun din naman in diff ways lang.

Sometimes, we need to learn to embrace change because nothing in life is permanent. As we grow older, things change, and we must accept these changes. Material things are temporary and offer only convenience, not lasting happiness.

I have property in the Philippines but i dont plan to retire there . I still love to live here specially i have formed a life time friends started way back University days in the Philippines and they all live here . I have relatives that are of the same age as me . But the most part I want to be part of the life of my grand children someday . Your video is very relatable . Beautiful editing too . Your narration is soothing to listen to.❤

We retired in the Philippines 30 years ago we are so enjoying ourselves here forever!

What will I miss? Public trash cans, tap water i can drink, beautiful autumns, college football, highways, good pizza, good hotdogs, the tremendous variety of restaurants we have here.

I will never retire in the Philippines. Visit, yes, but retire completely, nope. Poor infrastructures, the most expensive and inefficient utilities in Southeast Asia, rampant corruption, terrible poverty and inequality, very expensive medical care, non existent judiciary system, very hot and humid. Plus, the coming war between China and Taiwan. Best place to retire in Southeast Asia are Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam. Not the Philippines. What you should do is split your time between the Philippines and the US. And make sure you have a backup plan to leave the Philippines immediately.

I admire Filipinos who can retire in the Philippines. For me, it's too hot and humid to live there. Some relatives came back to the States, as they could not handle the heat etc. One retired in Florida as it might be hot in Florida too but at least he said he could afford AC. Something too expensive in PH.

Why would you retire in the Philippines if you're doing good & fully assimilated in the states? Well, it seems you're in CA where the standard of living is so high & the politics became toxic & unbearable, but there are other places in the states like in the east (FL) or south TX) that are more retirees-friendly, particularly giving more "value" with your retirement funds. I'm not saying our homeland is bad to retire but I just can't imagine going back & start all over again. Moreover, the weather & pollution in the Philippines why I reconsidered to just stay put in the states ..just my 2 cents :)

Hi Gigi, It's Ate Julie, Wow! Congratulations on your KZfaq channel. Ningning told me yesterday about you, so I search - enjoyed watching your channel. I'll follow you & will be watching your posts. Love and best regards to all.

Definitely Costco, Hassle free returns sa store, and will add Amazon! 😊. 7 mins of full pack infos at pinaghirapang vid and editing.. Thanks for sharing te Gi 👍

good luck to you. america is just super convenient in a lot of ways. enjoy your retirement in the phils.

Also, the U.S. mail system is pretty prompt and smooth in general. I like that there are different couriers to choose from to ship a package with varied pricing and delivery time. It's not perfect because delays or a lost package can happen, but overall, it's good.

Hi, i love the tone of your voice, so calm and soothing na pakingan. Ang galing mo din kumuha nang video. I agree sa mga opinion mo. I have 10 more years and have the same plan as yours. Keep posting your journey kahit Nasa pinas ka na. Thank you❤

Wow! All clips are soo good to watch.

Love this vlog. Im far away from retiring but good to know that IM not alone thinking of going back in the Philippines. Most of my friends don’t even consider it.

I ❤ libraries & galleries din po sa states. If I were to retire sa pinas I'd miss the assurance/security of being able to call 911 & have a police officer, ambulance, fireman come help me, fast. It saved me a couple of times & I'm still so grateful.

Thank you for sharing your experience and thoughts I wish you all the best for your future and your next journey in the Philippines

Waiting for this hihi… First comment pa ata 😅. Happy Weekend ate Gi!

As for the airconditioning units, we have inverter types acs, so when its too hot you can have it turned on even the whole day.

To each his own. What matters to some may not matter at all to others. Wishing you a fulfilling retirement.

Hi ate G. I enjoyed watching your channel . I’m Working 32 years as RN in Australia and also planning for my retirement. Thank you for sharing your story 😊

Oh, you're definitely going to miss A LOT!! I only got to live there for a couple of years during the 80's and there's not a day that goes by that I don't miss living in the US. Simple and yet peaceful. Hardly surrounding toxicity. That's why I still go back from time to time every chance I get. People saying that's it's more happy to live in the Philippines, haven't really found true happiness. Happiness comes from within. Happiness DOES NOT depend on the place you're staying at or the people around you (whether family or friends).

I am new subscribers po I love the way na in details po ang vlog ninyo at exited for the nxt episode na🤗

Hi, we are also from the Bay Area and starting the "Meet and Greet" stage of our retirement (?) in the Phils. All I can say to both of you is...have patience, lots and lots of patience, and the way things are done in the Phils, my mindset is somewhat "It is what it is" 🙂. Best of luck and welcome back to our home country.

It's a happy day as always you have great upload, always watching your videos, keep safe, sending my full support..

yes you are right about that ! 50 yrs here in east bay cali. not to mention, we have a clean air too and its a lot different to pinas.😊

Kami naman, Ate Gi. Nagsisimula pa lang ang buhay Amerika… L-visa kami and just came 3 mos. ago. Godspeed sa pagbabalik mo po ng Pinas!

Good story teller , enjoyed it 👍

Wow love your vlog po, and you have a soothing voice /tone. Looking forward po your retirement vlog po. Take care po .

Love your channel, and nakaabang na ako sa new upload mo. Thanks , andito ako now sa Cavite at babalik na din ako sa June, kc nagbakasyon ako at four months na ako dito. Sinundan ko channel mo para lalo ako magkaruon ng mga idea sa mga gagawin ko if ever na mag settle na ako permanently dito sa Pinas. Simple life lang ang gusto, malapit sa dagat at sa mga bukid. Masaya ako ngayon dito pero namiss ko din hubby ko kc nag iisa sya ngayon sa US, pero ayaw nya kc dito sa Pinas. Sana mapagbago ko isip nya na dito na lang kami.

Hello there Ati Gi! New subscriber from San Diego, You tuber din kami ni Mrs. Pero more in me ang mga technical, Bilib ako sa lahat ng mga technical work, from editing, music background and camera placement👏👏 same vision tayo, Retired sa Phil. while we are still healthy and able to walk around.

I cannot imagine not having easy access to walking paths and hiking trails, which for me, are very important parts of being healthy and strong.

You’re right with all those things to be missed in America. Good luck to your Philippine life. For sure masaya din naman sa pinas lalo na with family and friends.

thank you po for your vlog very informative and gives us choices where to retire. Would love to retire in the Philippines in the future too.

hello po 1st time in your channel :)

Well done. All good points to consider.

Planning to retire next year as well. Nice blog!

Ate Gi! I enjoy watching your channel. Panalo story telling. My wife and I have 10 more years to go to retire. We are still undecided if we are to retire sa Philippines. So pls. continue building this chanel even pag retire na kayo sa Philippines. 🙂

We tested the water there and retired early and lasted 2 years in 2015. Aging with the need for quick, adequate and affordable medical treatment made us go back to the States. Pneumonia hospitalization there for 2 weeks was almost $20,000 in US dollars. Our nextdoor Neighbor was going through kidney dialysis and was paying $400 dollars per session weekly (21,000 php) to a point he no longer can afford it. It would have been possible if we were much younger but as we aged, we knew we had to be in the U.S.

Gi I am enjoying your videos. I have the same situation, SC base, nurse, 20+ years. Just came back visiting the Philippines 1 week ago. While there, hubby and I decided to retire which is a change from our prior plan to stay in the US. Plan is 4-5 years from now, just in time for my youngest to graduate from college. I get emotional with your videos, lol. Feeling senti. Anyways, been planning now...how to spread out our retirement funds to avoid taxes and of course planning to build just a small house that will be comfortable and functional until we are very old. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.

New subscriber here. Ganda ng quality ng videos at very articulate si ma'am. excited na ko mag US kami. Currently, nasa UK kami ng wife and daughter ko. Sana maachieve namin goals namin sa U.S at makapagretire sa US.

My Mom came to the US in 1990 and she passed last 2013. I came in 2005 and is still here in CA. Mommy told me that she misses the water pressure and hot water when she goes home to Bacolod. Every time I am asked what I miss from here is not much. I went home almost every two years since solo ako. There are now big stores as Landers and S&R sa Bacolod so I don’t think I would buy much since I prefer the local markets unless I crave US brands. I came when I was 40 years old so I am set in my ways. My sister-in-law managed to work as an RN in NY on the onset of Covid-19. Josmi! Grabe yung takot nya but she managed to perform well and was very much in demand that she is already talking early retirement in the near future. I am encouraging that they regain their PHL citizenship since nothing to lose naman. I have both my US and PHL passports tagged going in and out for vacation back home, just in case for concrete records. Invest kayo sa Maxicare back home because it is I think the most comprehensive in coverage at the best hospitals. I am sure going home is going to be an easy decision. Good luck.

san po k u sa america , safe po ? thank u po andto po me sa ireland pero gusto ko po lumipat sa america

Hi Gi! I don’t know how your channel ended up on my feed, but I was pleasantly surprised to watch a few of your videos! You are a sweet and sincere person, and I wish you and your hubby the very best on your decision to retire in the Philippines! I was born and raised in the States,so my experiences are different from yours. My parents came to San Diego, California in 1959 where I born. My parents are native Filipinos and wanted a better life for us. However, after my father retired from the navy, he moved us to the Philippines when I was only 12 years old and my brother was 10. It was completely culture shock for me and my brother, because we were raised stateside, plus we didn’t even speak Tagalog or know too much about our culture. We only lived there for 3 years in the mid 1970’s, and moved back to California. I will always cherish my short stay in the Philippines because I made wonderful friendships, got to meet my relatives, learn Tagalog, and embrace my Filipino culture! Since I’ve lived in the states almost my entire life, America will always be my true home. This is where I am from, where I met my hubby, and raised my son and my immediate family all live. However, I am proud to be a Filipino, and I will always be grateful for getting to live in the Philippines for a short time. I had very fond memories ❤

Deciding to retire in the Philippines is a very personal decision which requires a lot of thought & preparation. As long as people do their due diligence, whether they retire in the Philippines or in any other country for that matter, will be well prepared. My wife & I decided we will retire in the Philippines back in 2020 & started preparing for it. We are 4 years away from our goal. We will be traveling between Vacaville, CA & Philippines, & we plan to do a lot of traveling as well in Europe & SE Asia. Best of luck to you!

We move back to Philippines from USA in 2015. It has changed a lot. Lot of that stuff you looking for is in BGC or makati. We have S&R are our Costco. Why move back if you miss all that stuff?

Convenience talaga ang mamimiss ng mga nasanay na tumira sa U.S. pero madali naman tayo maka adapt kaya ok lang yan. If you don't mind po pala ibebenta niyo po ba si Tekla?

Good luck with that ...I tried staying sa atin for good for a year but it did not work out well for me so I'm back in the States. Maybe it will be different for you

I myself live d2o po sa states Minnesota for 4 decades since childhood...I never had the urge of going on vacation on other states pero na ka punta din ako sa mga outskirts of other states from here, I lived in a simple life..from grade school, high school to college .. hindi ako materialistic pero enough to get by of my needs. sa pag tipid may ipon din .. I can't see myself living here being a senior citizen.. malapit darating before retirement ko.. uuwi din ako.. build a small concret house wihit grid solar panel and water tank (vital necessities) at since lumaki ako in the cities.. I prefer in the province either by the ocean .. La Union.. o maybe lang sa a little cold climate Bagiou.

ang galing ng pagkagawa ng video,,... parang pro na pro.. ang galing din ng voice over nya..

I enjoy watching your video.

I like your blogs thanks for sharing.

Ako mami miss ko yung four seasons (winter,spring,summer at fall)

Tita, sayo ba yung Tesla na laging nakaparada sa harap ng Seafood City?

The best parin sa US mag retire.

It's a case to case basis. Yes, it varies from our experiences. You are all correct because there is truth in what each person have been through.

New subscriber po. You are so peaceful and a positive person 👍.

I just retired here last year after living in the states for 50yrs and we love it here. No, AC cost is not even expensive, I got one running all day downstairs and it cost us about $250 a month during the Summer. I did worst than than living in Arizona. Also, there are so much more food options and delivery services here unlike the states its so far just to get food and Chinese restaurants have generic type food menus, here is a smorgasmorg of China on the plate. We also, like the out doors here and although we live near Manila, we often just take a plane to one of the other islands like Cebu, Palawan and Bohol for vacation. On top of that, any service here is dirt cheap like plumbing, car wash, hair cuts and pet sitting. I even got my own driver too now. Hahahaha!

Hi Ate Gi! New subscriber here in Toronto Canada. Kmi din excited na mag retire sa Pinas. By 2026 mag reretire na ang husband ko so ako semi retire narin that time. I love watching your vlogs, i love listening your soothing voice and topics are very entertaining. Good luck and enjoy the retirement soon.😍

Same with homedepot and lowes with 1 year warranty for plants. Keep your receipts though.

Happy retirement po❤

Idagdag mo ba rin yung better weather,although umiinit din pero hindi humid at hindi malamok 😊

I will definitely miss shopping and can return if it does not fit right or something is wrong with full refund .

I love 😍 love your show.. I have been here for 37 in California. We are planning to go back in the Philippines for good. American dream is gone. . 😢😢

I got a feeling na we are neighbors lang , Burlingame or Millbrae California ?

Hi Gi. New sub here, just discovered your channel. It showed on my recommendations I didn't know you're doing vlogs pala. I'm really enjoying your videos. I'm from 4-green pala, I don't know if you'll remember me.

Whatever works. Different strokes for different folks. Whatever makes you happy.

You will miss the Weather in US. Bakit po di nyo gawin ang Home Base and US and just Travel pints here and there, Salamat po..

Yes po its gonna be different.you just have to accept what Philippines offer.its not for everybody.but for sure money goes far.Goodluck po😇

Hi po! New subscribers po from Winnipeg, Canada. Inspiring po ang vlog nyo.

So true ❤ Good luck 🍀 to your retirement plans 🇵🇭🇺🇸🇵🇭

What i will miss things ? like drive thru banks, drive thru food places, drive thru pharmacies , drive thru almost everything. You can use apps to make a dri appt, med test results etc.

Very True same here

I love this!

I love your vlog..who edit your videos? It’s so cool!

Hi. Been watching your vlogs, they are informative. 😊 l'm working as a nurse here in SF, Ca for two years now, planning to retire in Philippines din po, malayo pa pero need na din paghandaan. Hehe. Sana next content po ay tips on how to prepare for retirement like yung mga pinagpaguran natin na ss at 401k.

Your videos should also carefully assess health care in the Philippines where hospitals milk patients of hard earned money. Doctors do not coordinate with each other on drugs and prescriptions. You need to investigate more.

Sa Cebu may mga charging stations that I've seen, Im sure meron din sa ibang lugar sa Philippines.

I am looking forward to retiring in the Philippines 🇵🇭

24 years in the States. I'll miss the beaches of Hawaii I call my backyard for 14 years and my mom and sister, I will miss living next to the mall here in Washington State, the dog friendly park, but what I will not miss living here is the gloomy weather, my body likes the heat and my mental health likes the sun all year round. 10 years is living with SAD I can't do it anymore. 😮‍💨 Iba pa rin ang mga Pinoy sa Pilipinas, totoo talaga yung it's more fun in the Philippines, It's either move back to Hawaii or go straight to the Philippines. I want my son to go to school in the Philippines and have the filipino values and learn to be fluent in Tagalog.

I can relate.❤

Ok lang, wala yata kayong anak & grandkids.. I can’t retire sa PI dahil ma mi Miss ko ang mga anak & very young grandkids ko… Once a month we hang out, creating memories! Priceless! Enjoy your stay sa PI & GOD bless to both of you!!..

Tama po yan Social life is very important with Psychological emotional na miss kuna talaga Sa Pinas

Hi Ate Gi! have you found a good health insurance yet in the Philippines? I' m also planning to retire in the Philippines and healthcare is one of the most important aspect i need to consider. Can you share it to your viewers if you have selected one. Would appreciate that very much.

"There's no place like home",I'm making Tupi, Mindanao my home after 54 years in Canada 🇨🇦 which will give me fond memories!

It’ll be “hard” sa first few years of living here. Good thing with us is we can go back and forth from Pinas and US whenever we want:-)

Galing ng mga kuha quality.anyway im here in Guam usa ate Gi,@55 wanna retire too at PI, 45yo me,kayod kayod with some side hustle,more kahig & konte lng tuka but then later goal ko mabaliktad,passive work n lng later kc tatanda din tyo.ok lng kaya p nmn sk may time mngment,i love what im doing,and enjoy planning d future,

You bought your Tesla in 1500 collins ave colma california

Watching from Salinas CA 😎👍🏼

I am worried about the insurance and hospital bills in the Philippines just in case. Besides, it’s too hot in there. What can you say about that?

my co worker nurse LPN i asked her if she plan to retire in the Philippines, she said:” nope Healthcare over there sucks !”

2 years after retiring in the Philippines....ang na miss ko lang yung weather, Walmart, Costco, Marshalls, outlets...PERO ok lng mas masaya pa rin sa Pinas❤

Great sharing of life events and experiences!!! Thats what filipinos are!!! If we could only have a great gov’t im pretty sure our is one of the best among southeast asia country…. Philippines is rich with our ofw who are sending dollars…

Yup its cheaper to retire in P.I.. Your retirement money buys a lot in P.I. you can have katulong. You can also afford caregiver at home when you need help. Your social status improves,more friends and relatives.

new subscriber here nakakatuwa ka po magkwento prang mama ko lng hehe