Mark this was the best, most informative interview you have done since I began watching you. Kudos! This was a master class for how to deal with life in the Philippines.

One of your best interviews Mark. I could listen to your guest for hours. Thanks for sharing.

Gotta admit, I think this is the best interview you've done. This guy has an unbelievable amount of insight into Filipino culture. I see a lot of what he's talking about, but for him to put it into words so eloquently really is amazing. Would be great if you could do a part 2 with this gentleman and dive further into other subjects in the Philippines.

Now that was a great video........no politics, no grudges, no made up stories, not bitter and twisted, just a very interesting chat...... You definitely want to have this guy back on.

This guy has given me more information than I learned in the whole time I spent in Mindanao

Wow, this was so eye-opening, no sugar-coating, just straight explanation about the way this country works. Every expat needs to listen to this man before coming over with unrealistic business or personal expectations, it will save them from a lot of heartache. I would like to hear more of him!

Best interview I have ever seen relating to real life in the Philippines. This should be a must-watch for anyone ex-pat considering visiting or retiring there. Thank you!

Phillip is a very very well spoken guest. I like the way he conveys his thoughts on living in the Phillipines and the faults of westerners, the reality of the Phillipines, and just a general wealth of knowledge. I could listen to him for hours.

Philip should have his own KZfaq channel. With all his experience in Southeast Asia he could provide a wealth of knowledge to help future expats. Great interview Mark!🏝️

Yes a well informed intelligent assessment of the failures of Filipino society. Great interview... Interview him again Mark.

He gave an honest description of Filipino life in general.

This is one of the most candid evaluation of the Philippines I've seen 👏👏. More of this to help us when we travel there and consider living there longer

It takes a great man to be humble enough to accept his mistakes. This interview is very relevant and profound in life.

The most accurate, concise explanation of life in PI. This video should be a mandatory watch for people moving there. I’ve visited PI from time to time and I can’t explained why in 20 yrs it hasn’t progress compared to other countries in SE Asia, he hit the nail on the head. Please have him again as a guest.

I am from the UK where "My word is my bond" used to exist up to the 80's. I believe that the arrival of immigrants, that rarely stuck to their promises, made "My word is my bond" finished. Crime in the UK and northern Europe has increased exponentially over the last 30 years and hence I moved to Thailand.

This is THE BEST interview EVER Mark !. Every man thinking of moving to the Phil. should watch this several times. Great advice. Keep bringing us these types of interviews.Thanks, and hey guys and gals, why not support his channel with at least a cup of coffee.

Great interview ! Im not sure if the internet has made dating convenient, or a horror show .

Mark, This gentleman interview the best. All points were on target. He did not pull any punches. I agree all he said. Please continue with your channel.

Bingo, best interview ever. Excellent!! Wow, I learned so much and thank you Mark!

This interview is excellent for foreigners thinking of making the move. Things that should be said and thought by all foreigners. Well done, Phillip and Mark.

Philipp has the answers that most of the men should really heed. I have been here since mid-2000s. For the fantasy seekers his words of wisdom may be a rude awakening! Understanding the culture in the Philippines is paramount to having peace of mind and find a place one can create ongoing joy! I advise that everyone view this INTERVIEW TWICE. Great JOB Mark!🎯

Best ever interview Mark, your quest is intelligent and informative and realistic

Phillip was pretty much spot on in this interview, especially in the blame game.

Best interview, the man with all the knowledge,,,how to treat women in general, respect the country you choose to leave & learn their culture & so many more….BRAVO‼️

I rarely leave comments on YT. This guy speaks loads of wisdom and sobering eye opening truths. Very grateful to have watched this one. Thank you for sharing Phillip.

I couldn't agree MORE, with respect to his view with WOMEN as a whole!!!

Best interview I've watched on your channel Mark !!! You must have this man back again !!

Sir Sean Connery look alike

Excellent video. And very good interview. I went to the Philippines in 1977 I meet a very beautiful teacher. In Cebu City.Was in Government law enforcement. Went on special leave went back some two month later and got married. My wife and I have been married now for 47 years now three children. The Philippine people are very nice people beautiful in very way.

You need to get Phillip on more often. He has a very anylytical and fair mind. Good deal.

Top love to see Phillip again ‘‘

This was a really good conversation. I was very surprised that someone from the civil service actually admitted that they screwed up. Credit to Phillip.

I really enjoyed this interview and I hope you have him back for round 2 soon.

Fantastic interview. Thank you.

What a fantastic interview! I find that Phillip is truly expressing his own honest analysis, points of view, and expectations of finding a real and pure relationship with a Filipina partner ( not just here in the Philippines) or meeting other Asian women elsewhere in Asia. His views about real life--not just relationship--are valid facts. 🤗👏

Best interview I have listened to about the way of life in the Philippines.

Best interview until now, no doubt! Thanks for all the advices....

Excellent input. This guy is so articulate in summing up the problems in the Philippines. I feel the same exasperation sometimes whenever I go home in the Philippines myself.

9:42 if he told that truth in Mark's chat, he would have been banned as a "troll" or "hater" in a second

People from this region(Cordillera) up north is quite different from the rest of the Philippines behavior wise, a bit reserved type, more disciplined, responsible & industrious people, no surprise the region has the lowest poverty incidence in the PH. You should travel to Baguio or Sagada someday, beautiful place w/ a bit cooler temperature🤠

After watching quit a few KZfaq videos about the Philippines. I learned a few NEW things. Some very interesting things. A GREAT interview 👏

Great guy. Great conversation.

This guy is good, i would love ,if he shares his opinions about Thailand and Vietnam etc. Thanks

Very interesting interview, well spoken and educated.

Thanks a million with interest!!!

Wow this was compelling and informative he was great interview.

Great interview he had tons of knowledge to share so the next person coming to the Philippines doesn’t make the same mistakes. So thanks for sharing

We in the north of the Philippines not have that system of buying things ...We usually buy in full payment

Fantastic video. Many thanks to you Mark and Phillip from a Kiwi living in Thailand.

Very true!!!!!

Everything you gents had discussed I have witnessed, which now begs the question, "Why Stay?"

Subscribed 2nd time to you, Mark, after this interview. This is one of the best interviews I've listened to in this channel. I feel his wife when he insisted his ways and not hearing his wife's suggestion, then losing millions. Having a half-Oz-half-Brit employer who invested so much in the Philippines but kept failing/losing millions in pesos, I am never amiss in reminding him to try OUR ways and not to keep on insisting HIS system, if he really intends to be successful here. Sometimes, I even mock him that he might be deliberately failing to make it appear to his conscience that he is doing charity work to poor Filipinos so he can enter heaven. Good thing, he is not blaming us fully for his failures. Will share this to him :)

Great interview and he was a great guest. He laid it out pretty accurately With No Malice exactly what life is like in the philippines. Beware of ever getting into business with anyone there because as he said their word to a foreigner means absolutely nothing. Not being bitter here just have learned from experience. Americans and all foreigners should learn this before you ever think about living in the Philippines full time. It is a beautiful country and the people can be wonderful. Just be aware of your cultural differences before you live there full time.

Interesting discussion. Thanks for sharing.

Great guy with lots of wisdom and insight paid for by the mistakes he made. So candid about his own wrongdoings too. I learned so much about the reasons why things are the way they are in this interview, than all the other interviews you have done so far. Great interview Mark.

Great interview! Fair and candid evaluation about the Philippines and the people. 😊

This guy is awake !!!! Great interview

Excellent interview. He was a wealth of knowledge.

great interview

Well-spoken. Excellent video

Yes, I would like to know why the Philippines is a "different animal", and how did he end up living in 10 yrs.

this man really learned

Another great interview. His insight on living in SE Asia is fascinating. Hope you will have him back on in the future. All the best to you and Jen.

What a great interview Mark. This was the most insightful and informative interview I've seen on your channel. Couldn't put my finger on it why Filipinos weren't like western countries but do now. Hope you get this guy back. Superb.

Phillip knows what he is talking about, very helpful information to understand life in the Philippines for an outsider, well done Mark, great interview, please invite Phillip back for another interview.

Great interview. A discussion that all ex-pats need to hear.

Great interview Mark. Thanks for sharing this with us. Enjoy your day today and always be safe.

This channel is getting better and better.

Great interview.

This is hands down the best interview about the Philippines that I've ever seen. Great job!

Fantastic insight by your guest.

Good interview...I've been living in Bohol the past 3 years and can attest to everything discussed with this gentleman. I wish there was a part two 😉

Loved this interview, Mark! Great questions and discussion, you guys knocked this one out of the park. Phillip really imparted some insightful and hard-won wisdom. However, I must admit by the end I felt kind of sad for the Philippines. Because when you have a populace that mostly lives only for the moment, doesn't really adhere to or expect others to adhere to promises made, and takes advantage of one another like it sounds like they do there, I honestly don't see their quality of life improving much anytime soon. And maybe that's just fine with them. But it's still disheartening, knowing how much better it COULD be if only. Anyway, good stuff!

Great video very Interesting man

Excellent - his insight is the best I have heard!

Great analysis of Filipino culture here. His experience shows.

Mark that was a great interview

Good one Mark!!

Smart guy.

Mark this guy was wonderful in his knowledge and insight one of you best interviews in my opinionwelk done mark

Awesome interview thank you)

This is one of your best interviews. Keep up the good work Mark.👍

Awesome interview! Aloha 🌴♠️🤙🏽

Brilliant

This was the most insightful Philippines interview I've ever watched.

Great interview. Guys take notice.If you don't all I can say is .. No I won't say it not allowed to ..👍👍

Incredible..!

He is brilliant!

Loved it

This is one of my favourite interview in your channel. This man is good and seems very kind and I like his insight about Filipino culture and Filipina women and Filipino Family in general. I don’t hear any negative insights from him but more of just good things. He is very well spoken and I like the way he convey his thoughts about the reality of life in Philippines and it’s people. Godbless him🙏🏼

listening to this was very informative. this guy was sharp and could listen to him for hours.

Mark you should do a part 2 but also encourage him to start a channel!

Thank you for liking my country

An outstanding guest, Mark. The statement of the decade " .... it is a different animal " and I type that with respect. The Philippines is fantastic .... just take your time, slow it right down. Good one Phillip.

Wow, Phillip has nailed it. Great advice for anyone, even if you’ve been in Philippines for years……

I don't remember the last time I watched a 45 minute video. And I ended up wanting more!

Great guest, I can't add to the positive comments, I'm sure this will become one of your most watched videos in the future. The motorcycle financing situation sounds like the ' buy here pay here ' industry here in America, with slight variation because of our legal system. Well done

Excellent video.

I truly enjoyed this interview, I have been here 21 days so far & living in the province with my Filipino girlfriend , adjusting to the culture here pretty good so far . Thanks Mark

Great interview very informative