Last 6 years Cebu my go to place, However, I just did 6 months in Philippines traveling and home based in Manila. I was wrong about Manila. Good advice on the proximity of Manila in dating. If you learn the train, motor taxis, and how to manage the taxis from cheating you its a great place. Cubao for travel as everything goes there, and Makati has sidewalks, trees, parks, and is a great walking city. A great dating pool, but, you need a few pesos and have value(looks,personality, etc, ) and be willing to do 10-20 year age gap instead of 20-30 and its fantastic. The quality of the ladies is off the charts to me as a blend of Pinay and the west. Easy to find women with a lot more in common and mentally stimulating and curious. Even the airport has improved a lot.

I've been to both Cebu City and BGC. While I liked the business district and IT park in Cebu City, there really is no comparison to BGC. It's nicer than most places I've ever visited or lived, not only in the Philippines, but in the world.

Hi Chad., my husband and I totally agree with your observation about finding a wife material in Manila compared to Cebu. The women in Cebu and Dumaguete has been tainted because of exposure to lots of foreigners. Manila has more educated, mature women with careers and able to take care of themselves. The only thing is that ,the foreigner also has to present himself as a good catch. The foreigner will not get the same attention as what they are getting in the remote provinces.

This video was very timely. I appreciate you putting it out. The Philippines is one of the countries I’m researching starting next month. I land in Manila August 15. I’ve been watching hundreds of videos of other cities in the Philippines but the more I think about it, Manila seems like a better fit for me at least for the Philippines before I go out to Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and back to Thailand.

Hey, Chad!, it's me Judy, the one you met at MOA before, hope you're doing well and you enjoyed your stay in PH.🙂

Just because shes independent in Philippines doesn't mean that she's not looking for a rich foreigner so she can get out of the Philippines and have a provider 😊 there's also a lot of province girls living in Cebu, my girlfriend is living in Cebu but she's raised in Camotes.

Also consider Vigan City if u have time and not too far north of Manila. Heard from a French guy that it reselbles an old Euro style city with lots of charm.

You only know until you get here for you.

It's not the location, it's the person. You can take a girl out of the province but you can't take the province out of the girl.

I met my sweetheart in Manila. She was a province girl working in Ermita. We're both retired now and living the good life in Cebu. You're spot on about finding good Filipinas in Manila!

No matter what I love Cebu. The people are the nicest, theres the city, beaches, hills and mountains, I have lovely nieces and cousins who are single, working, educated who live in Cebu. But I'm protective of them so...

Agree, find a girl that works and has a job. They are more responsible. They are usually sending money home to take care of their parents. Its better if she has siblings who work to help support the family. Picked Cebu to find a girl just because it was not as big as Manilla. As an afterthought, Manilla would have been better if I was concerned about the costs if bringing the girl to the US on a fiancée visa because the medical exam happens in Manilla 2 weeks before the interview at the US Embassy. So there are the costs associated with transportation, hotels, food, if your girl is from Cebu. Luckily my Filipina wife had cousins in Manilla that she could stay with. Am glad you are touting the value of girls from the city, there really are a lot of girls in the Philippines and you never know where you are going to meet the right one. Good video, Chad...Jim

I have never understood the fascination with Cebu. Manila has it all no comparison and you can get out of the city anytime you want. Health Care is in Makati/BGC. None of you talk about Ayala Alabong. You should. You want quality women? There millions in Manila.

I've met girls online that had their own business and to be honest I didn't not like their attitude very bossy Iike didn't care for it and then you mix in jealousy na

Travel to Batangas, Tagaytay, La Union, Bulacan, Pampanga which are a few of the provinces in the largest island of the Philippines where the culture is different from Visayas and Mindanao

I tend to agree with your analysis of Cebu and Manila-BGC kind of area; BGC is super nice and has a great vibe ; no idea how much would cost live there instead of Cebu or Davao (where I'm currently in) El-nido is nice but I don't think there is any opportunity for dating, so for single guys is a no-go zone

Outstanding analysis and video. Ty Chad!

Who is your audience? I would have thought that a westerner who is going to live in the Philippines is typically either retired and on a pension, or is retiring early and living off investment income and savings only and needs to keep costs down. How many are really guys in their 40s who can afford to move to BGC? And if they are older can they realistically date women there? I think sometimes people with KZfaq income forget that their viewers are going to be doing this with no income.

Hi Chad. I never thought before about what you are describing about the dating pool in Manila. I completely see your point. I think it may certainly be a much better place to find a truly more compatible woman for a long-term relationship. Of course it really depends on what you are looking for. As for me, I think I might be more attracted to the type of woman Nick is looking for. I think it really depends on who you happen to meet, but chances just might be higher in Manila.

100% spot on. I love the messy ness and cheaper prices

I stayed in Pasay and it was a little overwhelming to be honest when it comes to people and buildings everywhere. A lot of poverty in the area too. Maybe I’ll try staying in other areas of Manila/Makati area 👍🏼 thanks for the video Chad!

Hey Chad, thanks for your channel. I've been following you since your first adventures in PH!

Yes they are working but once they meet or dating foreigners they become dependent to the guy and their being hardworking and traditional women type is gone.

Chad, could you check out the roller skate rinks when you are in Quezon City, Paranaque and Caloocan? I'm a skate nerd and hope to find a girl who also loves to skate. Thanks for all the great content!

It's nicer in BGC than in Cebu for sure, but it comes with a price which means much higher living cost. And for older men(60+) with not the best pension, Cebu or other province "capitols" might be a better choice. And as you mentioned, the friendliness is higher the longer distance from Manila you get, BGC specifically.

That's interesting. I'm like your buddy Nick. I want a middle-class to high class girl that's educated as I think it's a better fit for me. I have money but I don't want someone that needs to use me as the ATM for the family. If the girl is poor, I can guarantee you that her family will be coming after you for money. It's just my choice.

Great work. No need to overly worry. Your view seems honest and well-intended. 😀

Chad may had finally found the “golden key” 😊

I agree on Manila is more nice even sometime can feel too big

Nick sounds like he's coming with a scarcity mindset, he probably also doesn't have much relationship experienced and he's so paranoid that women miight be after his money that he priioratizes an "educated career woman" over everything else. Most of us are trying to get away from career women in their 30's, but he's so afraiid that someone might be after his money that he'd rather date an career lady. Very strange, usually women in their 30s who are still single aren't the best relationship material otherwise they would've been taken years ago. I have a feeling it won't work out for them but good luck to em both!!!

roaming first city life so that you may have video all around different cities stories in Manila Philippines

This is going to be easier said than done but I think you need to pursue your hobbies while living in the Philippines and that way, it takes the anxiety off of finding “the one”. Dating in the US, in the Philippines or anywhere will never be easy regardless of gender, family background or financial status but if you have something in common, it can help you get to know a person.

Anywhere I've been in PH is phenomenal for dating. 99% of girls you will meet are from the province.

Chad, if you fall for Manila BGC or Makati - you may be better off in Toronto, Ottawa 15:56 , or Vancouver Coming to the Philippines is worth it if you come to its nature and beauty

Hi Chad. Appreciate this video as i kind of ruled out Manila due to what I've heard but plan to stop by Makati & BGC next trip in Mar'25.

I haven't been to Cebu but I love Manila I did meet my girl there but she is from Davao

what about a medium sized area where there are beautiful woman but you are still a rock star?

30 year old plus women get very little attention on dating sites. By the time the guy is 50 he's going to wish he was with a hot 22 year old.

Manila the true city such as university belt Cubao or Quiapo QC malate where no tourists roam, you can find dating adventures

Interesting to hear the comparison, moving to Manila after summer and can't wait to explore ⛱️🌞

Chad, this is completely off topic but what sunglasses are you wearing and what is best for the intense sun / near water / riding in the PH. I know polarized but there are so many variations on the theme. Not sure if you’ve given it much thought or looked at other peoples shades. The lens matters… thx.

Funny how men will think they are going to find a modern woman (educated, career oriented) who is also traditional. They don't understand how these things are contradictory and will eventually lead to problems.

Mostly accurate but regarding dating in BGC and parts of Makati; it’s similar to dating in Miami or LA. You need to be fit, attractive, well dressed, and have $ just to have a shot. Your age matters as well.

I'm living long term in the heart of Metro Manila and I'm doing terrible with the dating market here and I'm on five dating apps. However there's plenty of pay to play here. It would benefit me to live in BGC instead of living close to Poblacion Makati.

Yes it about the noses lol The Philippina I'm with said she wants me to get her pregnant soon I'm not worried she has a good job

To foreigners who wanted to find true love just look women and men from Manila and Cebu, if I said Cebu in metropolitan Cebu not in other provinces nearby like Leyte, Bohol provinces women there are for the money.

You may have found El Nido's locals not very engaging dur to it being primarily a 3-5 day stop over for most visitors. Therefore the businesses etc just want your money and be done with you. Palawan was a lot different when I visited almost 25 years ago, it was a very underdeveloped paradise back then and the locals were very engaging to a westener, as they were flabbergasted that you'd made an effort to visit their very rural existence, which it was back then.

Manila has Manila airport and huge traffic ... I try and pass on that.

Hey buddy is Jerry okay?

Speaking of Friendly has you seen lately the tourist that been being killed lately i think they were targeted but something to just keep in mind when visiting be cautious I guess i was there for 3 weeks i wasn't worried cause i got away a little bit with it with my tan skin color but my nose wasn't helping i got the long white guy nose

Chad, you get it. We developed Makati in the 1960s for our large expat community. At that time it was 🤤 dominated by Americans. Hhh. CBDs are for you digital nomads. Leave the rural areas for us. 😊

Chad might just have finally found the answer lol ..the quality Filipina are the modern city Filipina ..whether Manila or Cebu. But without reservation Manila ..BGC..Makati is the most Uber cosmopolitan place in the phil’s.

Hello 👋

In Manila, professional girl woman age 49 will marry an AFAM age 62, the 30 year old Pinay wants a 44 year old foreigner max. 😅 15:11

Palawan is nice and clean.

Finally you went to see Manila. Its nice here. I lived across BGC. We have a nice mall which is Estancia . Hope to meet you

I used to work as a Sys Admin for a BPO company here in the states that was headquartered in Cebu. I worked a lot of late nights, 1100-0730. I worked hand in hand with Filipina Sys Admins. They all spoke flawless English, but with that lovely accent. They would tell me to move to Cebu/IT Park when I retired. Then COVID hit and I lost track of those ladies. I'm moving to IT Park in the fall '25. Can't wait! I do have a question. Do Filipinas know how to swim? I'm a scuba diver and want my future gf/wife to dive/snorkel with me.

Do a interview with nick and this mystery woman

It seems when people talk about Manila being nice it’s only ever Bgc they talk about. I did business in Manila for a long time & I really don’t like the place lol. The congestion, terrible internet even in good hotels, the whole feel isn’t that great compared to around other areas. That’s just me though. I really don’t want to visit there again apart from a stop over to somewhere else

Im in Angeles city Phillipines i hate it here. Your catching up to Gio on subscribers

I'll be living in Manila next year but with my family of four (and a cat). And I don't think I'll be able to afford a three-bedroom condo in BGC, tbh. Some AirBnB monthly deals in Makati are workable, but when I've searched for something long-term in FB Marketplace, the prices I see are a bit crazy in my opinion. Then again, I'm from Spain, so anything over $1500 is ridiculous from my standpoint. Of course, I may be mistaken, but it doesn't seem the case from here, especially when everyone says the real deals are in the Marketplace... and I don't see them at all. So, I'll probably end up in a townhouse in some subdivision in the farther cities, Parañaque, Quezon, maybe even Antipolo, who knows. And those don't look like BGC or Makati at all, lol. All this said I'm quite grateful you've done this video. I think Manila gets too much bad rep. I've been in Cebu sometimes and I agree it feels a bit 'provincial' after some time, as if everything modern are islands of their own.

You present as the true western man I know. He is his own person and looking for a woman he can relate to in so many ways. Not a giggling filipina who has no life experience other than learning the ropes to find a western man who will look after her and her family. Is there anything wrong with that...........absolutely no..........she will find him and the relationship will work as they are both leaning in the same lifestyle. The other guys, younger and more alert to the type of woman that will be a better match for him. The Philippines can provide all that western men desire.

The problem with your vlog you are concentrating in the Bisayan people enclaves. The Visayas and Mindanao islands. You're forgetting to explore Luzon Island where Manila is located.

Nick must be a chic magnet if he was chatting online for 10 months and then coming here for only a week . Money has not come up or helping the family 😂😂😂 wait

Manila has 14 Million people but only 8-9 million are true Manilans the other 5-6 millions are from Visayas and Mindanao went there and stay forever 😂

I to lived in Manila for a year until I googled where the large fault line are in the Philippines after feeling an earthquake in BGC. I moved out a month later and went to Cebu. Manila no thanks.

Try going to Tondo at night...

can't speak about the girls but Cebu is way safer than Manila ..in fact most small islands are safer for the simple fact that there is nowhere for the bandits to flee to after their crime. Far more shenanigans going on in Luzon and Mindanao.

hey bro, i'm looking at Pembo and BGC but need stable WIFI. Pembo is so cheap, but can i get stable WIFI and be safe walking around most of the time? cheers

Be careful in believing the narrative of women . I would be concerned that an attractive 25-30 year old woman has been run through by lots of guys and is now seeking a partner only because the biological clock is ticking and she’s burned out. I asked a 33 year old woman about that who admitted she had been partying since 18. Most women will just lie though. So the younger you can go, the less chance she’s been run through. I think 18-21 is better and find a virgin if possible. The problem with BGC is that the girls there are successful and don’t want an old foreigner so you will have to find a girl from wider Manila who will of course be happy to live with you in BGC.

Manila is the ny city of the Philippines

Didn’t this bozo make a ‘my last day in the PH’ video like a week ago?

How is jerry

I like you bro,,but el nido is NOT palawan !

Is BGC a suburb of Manila, like Makati? What do the letters stand for?

Super super

Money is not the "only" thing, but it is the first requirement a male must meet. Just as for men the first requirement a woman must meet is beauty. Men don't ask women out they don't find attractive. Women won't give males a chance without first meeting the money requirement. A "foreigner" in PH already meets the money requirement. This business of saying its not ONLY about the money is dishonest. Even for actual gold diggers it isn't ONLY about the money. Kind of sick of hearing this ONLY about the money crap. This Nick's Filipina thing. OK, super, she has a great job and can take of herself. So Nick doesn't have to worry about her or take care of her family. OK. But is that what Nick wants? Because it was sounding like she wanted to take care of Nick and have Nick lead. WTF does that mean? Sounds to me like it means her quitting her job and being with Nick. Sooooo doesn't that mean she won't be taking care of herself and it will be on Nick to financially care for her and her family. Not seeing the big upside here. In fact since she knows a higher standard of living I'd assume she's going to expect more from Nick than say a province girl who has never been to a Jollibee. Sounds kind of all mixed up and some delusion going on. Not saying she isn't a great Filipina and they won't be happy. Just the logic.

All pretty girls want the man to lead

I think you and your friend live in La La Land 🤔

You keep on dating around the philippines for years now til now you haven't have a serious relationship. ..#REAL PLAYBOY

You are on target as usual.

sorry ,,,,,but,,,manila is NOT the real philippines ! you should know that by now,,,,do not think i can keep watching you,,,

Plenty of fil girls. Just chose, so no worry money they have money is ok.

Chad is very sexy , I saw him one time at Tom n Tom’s coffee in Dumaguete and he looked so handsome.