Foreigner Dumps Dumaguete For This Amazing City. Philippines

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Ай бұрын

Welcome to "That Philippines Life" - Foreigner Dumps Dumaguete For This Amazing City. Philippines, could Roxas City Capiz be the next best place for expats to retire int he Philippines, Tom might just agree to that! He lived in Dumaguete for the past year but recently moved to Roxas City and instantly fell in love, this weekend is also the Capistahan Festival including the unlimited seafood feast.
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@tomhunter2623 Ай бұрын

Michael I so enjoyed your tour of my New Home city Roxas. The people here are just so wonderful. But just like any city if you treat people with dignity and respect and have manners the people will embrace you. But I just find this city much different than where I lived before. Much more friendly and so easy to make friends. Not many foreigners but that is ok have many Filipino friends. Rentals can only compare with Dumaguete. I had a two bedroom apartment in Duma and I now have a two bedroom apartment here in Roxas. My place is bigger and my rent is less than what I paid in Dumaguete. Also I can walk out my door and walk about 4 minutes and I am on the beach. Life is good. Keep up the great videos and thanks for showing my new home Roxas City. To me it’s paradise , just a wonderful city to live in.

@ThatPhilippinesLife Ай бұрын

Oh you got the place? Awesome Tom!

@marianeil6630 Ай бұрын

Hello, Tom, who is your contact person in your new place in Roxas City?? How did you rented that place thru FB marketplace?? Thank you.

@tomhunter2623 Ай бұрын

@@marianeil6630 Hi I did not use any type of social media. I move to Suito Uno condo on a month to month lease. I figured out location in Roxas City and Chose BayBay beach area. I made many friends from the beach area. All my leads were from friend. They knew someone who had a rental . I must have look at 6 to 7 places till I made my decision. That was my process I hope this helps you. Let me know if I can be of any help.

@gemmaleandado6942 Ай бұрын

That's good sir you found a good place to retired I've been there few months ago and I like it too

@gemmaleandado6942 Ай бұрын

Go to museum at the center of the city

@masterkingkoy796 Ай бұрын

You could be the next kulas of the Philippines like “becoming a filipino” coz you’re supporting tourism in our country.

@Nighthawk2211 Ай бұрын

Roxas is really a serious contender to Iloilo city. Actually, the whole island of Panay is so full of good choices. Great guest!

@MikeO8585 Ай бұрын

I met a girl online from Panay island and she is a gem, just sweet in every way.

@lapitohaya Ай бұрын

Roxas city is nowhere near iloilo city

@PR-ic3cu Ай бұрын

So beautiful, I can't wait, am going end of September, fellow Canadian here

@randellt Ай бұрын

Capiz Seafood House is amazing as well.. Right there by the fountain.. Oysters..seafood. Thanks Michael for bringing Roxas to headline

@CavalrySecurity Ай бұрын

Just goes to show you how the local government can make a city nice or not. Dumaguete is a 2nd class city and Roxas a third, but Roxas seems nicer even with smaller city income.

@canadianguy37 Ай бұрын

Another great video showcasing a beautiful city. Thank you Michael

@charlesetienne6037 Ай бұрын

I like how you show the cities and towns. I am happy with this as I want to know about these kind of scenes and things to do in the Philippines. I live in Seychelles, sea, beaches, waterfalls, marine lives I am used too have no interest. I want to see the conviences, festivals, activities, medical and all good facilities that will make my life comfortable and enjoyable to live there at least six months of the year. The reason I choose the Philippines is that there are lots of things similar to my country just it is on a bigger scale and the people there are more friendly. Most importantly it is like 10 times cheaper than Seychelles. Seychelles is rank among the top 10 most expensive country to live

@JoeSteffe 5 күн бұрын

Wow really good vedic . With Rob and Chrissy

@user-nx9dp5ih5z 16 күн бұрын

I just LOVE Dumaguete. Would never move and I've been here eight years straight. At the opening of the film on Roxas I heard the phrases "brutal traffic", "you wouldn't believe how much construction is going on here", crowds etc -- well that put me off. I am sure it's a great place - but didnt appreciate the interviewee dissing Duma and Mike happily agreeing. There aren't too many foreigners in Duma at all! There is no 'problem.' It's just fabulous, fabulous - as Mike himself said when he was here. People are totally friendly, beaches are tremendous, restaurants great and getting better all the time. The city is really going from strength to strength. I am proud of the city of gentle people Wonderful. Each to their own, I say. But I'm staying put! lol.

@bobwilson5041 13 күн бұрын

Well said,and i agree,here 6.5 yrs!!!

@user-kk7fq8nb7m Ай бұрын

Roxas City is the seafood capital of the Philippines...enjoy the different delicious n fresh seafoods

@howardeverett7756 Ай бұрын

My wife and I visited Iloilo on your recommendation. Obviously we love it because we soon moved over from Cebu. Now I feel like when we go up to visit you in Roxas we will just wind up moving again. Can’t wait to see your new city 🎉🎉

@ThatPhilippinesLife Ай бұрын

Haha 😂😂😂 sorry about that but seriously you will love Iloilo

@kalog0220 Ай бұрын

What a festive start ! Awesome friendly people all over.

@susanlazenby210 Ай бұрын

I watch your videos without fail, I enjoy all of them. Again, I extend my deep appreciation for your humble presentation of my fellow country men, our culture and tradition, each town and city's features and provide significant details of expenses and cost of housing of places you have visited. Being here in the US for the last 48 years and have not visited majority of the places you have been, you have given me the opportunity to experience the fun and happiness just from watching what you have continuously been sharing through your videos. Thank you❤

@ThatPhilippinesLife Ай бұрын

Hopefully you'll be back here soon?

@susanlazenby210 Ай бұрын

@@ThatPhilippinesLife I have started receiving my social security benefits this year. I’m in the process of selling my house here in Texas and definitely will be back in the Philippines next year for retirement. Your videos are absolutely so informative and entertaining. Thank you for respecting and appreciating our way of living which are so evident in all your videos.👍🥰‼️‼️‼️

@MikeO8585 Ай бұрын

I love your energy, you make everyone cheer and smile

@drewnc6196 Ай бұрын

I just love all the cool places you show. Thank you!

@glencunnington Ай бұрын

Great video Micheal! Sitting here in Houston Texas on Sunday afternoon enjoying this post. Well done!!

@Joepoe20041 Ай бұрын

Roxas City theSeafood Capital of the Philippines.

@ZhanMiyong Ай бұрын

Another entertaining vlogs from you Mike 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@markalfonsol.azaola4320 Ай бұрын

Hey Michael! I’m one of the guys who met you while walking a few nights ago. I didn’t know you were this popular. 😂 Hope to see you again

@frankkie3849 Ай бұрын

Nicely done,thanks for sharing..

@uliboyl564 Ай бұрын

I like the attention to d smallest details..it was funny when u noticed the white horse statue with the general sittin on it😂😂more vlogs pleaseee ..luv it sooh much ..🙏❤

@christiananderson2816 Ай бұрын

keep up the great videos u are putting up on here love them all

@marccolomayt82094 Ай бұрын

Beautiful vlog and province!❤❤

@SlowlyMotivate Ай бұрын

Nice man, you added a new place for me to check out!

@jmfarrell5 Ай бұрын

Great video… you showed the best area. 👏🏻👏🏻

@1machoguerrereo508 Ай бұрын

Thanks Mike 👍 ❤

@metaphy Ай бұрын

Awesome 😊

@howardvillaruel287 Ай бұрын

I watch all your shows during the day while I work at home. Love the content! from Montreal - Quebec

@marjunmarcelocristobal2678 Ай бұрын

Stunning place!❤❤❤ Soo Cozy!!

@mariopereira4190 Ай бұрын

Love you videos

@hugobenoit4498 21 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for posting this video! Very informative.... I have plans on going to Panay Island the end of September and this is very helpful. Keep up the good work

@HardRockinJohnny 20 күн бұрын

This place looks fantastic!

@nicklanger9600 Ай бұрын

Nice

@neverbesorryforbeingreal Ай бұрын

Nice!👍🤗♥️

@josephhesselink6358 Ай бұрын

Hey Michael great blogs and your right dish tv has a KZfaq in the line up thank you

@georgemolato1532 Ай бұрын

Glad you mix your halo halo.

@marjunmarcelocristobal2678 Ай бұрын

Newest Subscriber from the Philippines!!❤❤❤

@ThatPhilippinesLife Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@MelveraDeslate Ай бұрын

Hi Michael am from Roxas City but now in South Africa, my relatives are staying at Boulevard across the airport. I enjoy watching your blogs. Enjoy Roxas City

@ThatPhilippinesLife Ай бұрын

Thank you

@lisawilton8751 Ай бұрын

Hoping to get back to Roxas City soon. Love it there ❤

@covidity114 Ай бұрын

Dumaguete is a mess. I instantly found it to be crowded and dysfunctional in 2018. I'm sure it's a nightmare now. ^^^ This looks great!

@philipjosephvanpeel5950 12 күн бұрын

What you call crowded and dysfunctional, others would call lively and vibrant. Also it's a university town, so lots of educated people and more culture

@amaliahightower Ай бұрын

Wow that Festival runs for a month…amazing! Really appreciate you promoting Roxas City and the 🇵🇭. Thanks for your never ending hard work and dedication. Do you have a rest day? Maybe you should check out the Pahiyas Festival of Lucban, Quezon on May 15. The town of Lucban, celebrates one of the country’s biggest, and most colorful harvest festivals. Always take care 🙏

@ThatPhilippinesLife Ай бұрын

Thank you and yes sometimes I take a day off

@wintersojourn9356 Ай бұрын

Rewatching & Wesley & Joy’s family is so lovely, esp Dani - whatta happy & confident little girl! Malcolm wearing a shirt featuring USA flag; maybe he will be visiting or schooling with us here in US someday? Uni? Or maybe he just wishes a particular vacay like California or Colorado or NYC? He resembles his Mama so much but I do see a bit of Dad too. Wesley IS a good cameraman; & lastly, i had to rewind to catch his runner’s quad stretch! 😀😆He needs to stretch to keep up with Dani! Really nice plaza, great idea with the athletic theme but still very stylish; great mural.

@Smart_Lens Ай бұрын

New subscriber here!😊

@TRICK-OR-TREAT236 Ай бұрын

MY FILIPINA G.F. IS FROM ROXAS BUT SHE IS WORKING IN HONG KONG. SHE WILL BE RETURNING HOME FOR A 3 WEEK VACATION TO VISIT HER FAMILY IN JUNE.

@ediseu6693 Ай бұрын

I found out Capiz has the best and cheapest seafood 😊

@epi_diet023 Ай бұрын

Hi Michael watching here.I have noticed that you looked so comfortable and fresh. You love the life in the Philippines huh.

@ThatPhilippinesLife Ай бұрын

Yea, perfect year round weather, friendly kind people everywhere, what's not to love :)

@kabiebebe2332 Ай бұрын

The reason Mike back is goodlooking Clerk at Roxas office 😂😂😂

@ThatPhilippinesLife Ай бұрын

Hahah which one..there are so many that fit this description

@zeichen95 Ай бұрын

11:44 the same monument in Plaza Libertad, Iloilo City.

@user-si8kt3ue4n 5 күн бұрын

looks really nice there mate been to iligan bataan pampanga paranaque cagayan de oro think i will have a trip out there looks amazing mate

@davidhopewell9454 Ай бұрын

What an interesting looking place!. It looks like there are a lot of rivers and or estuaries. I have lots of questions; are the estuaries mostly mangrove? how are the mosquitoes in the city compared to other places, since there is always slow water around? The city looks to be spreading out between the waterways, what sort of development is happening? On and on. Thanks for the interview and looking into the other Visayan islands.

@lenwallington513 Ай бұрын

Hi bud really like Roxas city I’m from Calgary Alberta married to a Filipino woman retiring soon looking a place to invest,when I get there would to hook up with you,sounds like you have connections.cheers 🍻

@markhetherington6964 Ай бұрын

@That Philippines Life 🇵🇭 Michael I watch you on my telly, coz its so much better haha..😅😅

@raymondcox3585 Ай бұрын

I think if people from western countries use manners that would go along way to getting on with people from Asia countries, Our Grandparents taught us manners . Alot of the younger generation dont know about manners, Do a google search what good manners are if interested in getting along better with people.

@blackgrandpa7652 18 күн бұрын

Shout out from Brampton ontario Canada 🇨🇦

@macalaban2405 Ай бұрын

I wish im there again in Roxas so ill have that ice cream too

@Papadong2.0 Ай бұрын

Hello can I Suggest that you can go to BASIAO Ivisan, Capiz My beautiful place you can find a white sand .

@user-bf9sk5wl5z Ай бұрын

I joined the Rotary while in Thailand and your absolutely RIGHT! Pick friends like your life depends on it in foreign countries cause it does depend on it. Pick the wrong persons to hang with... and they become a burden or back-bite or mooch off you.

@ryno6101 23 күн бұрын

Are there any race tracks like drag race or stock car ?

@raymondcox3585 Ай бұрын

Sports complex iloilo has track and field i think. Address Iloilo Sports Complex, Magsaysay Village, Lapaz, Iloilo City, Philippines

@itswanderlala Ай бұрын

Wow, this is a perfect spot for the besch lovers. What is the name of the hotel? I would love to visit this. Thanks for sharing this. This is another amazing vlog.

@ThatPhilippinesLife Ай бұрын

I'm staying Sitio Uno, also Like Hotel Veronica and Islands Hotel I have stayed at all those

@cymaoczon4845 Ай бұрын

👍👍👍

@edgarwangsmo6 28 күн бұрын

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@BlueEyes-in-thePhilippines Ай бұрын

Wow, this Roxas City is nice Mike. How are the lower rentals vs quality to Dumaguete?🤔 Airport access?

@ThatPhilippinesLife Ай бұрын

Airport is 2km from Sm Mall and the beach. Rents are lower but of course they don't have the advantage of having thousands of expats arriving every year for many years to create a huge supply

@frankcentofanti9317 21 күн бұрын

Roxas City is on my list

@marisaclavelinabuentipo4009 Ай бұрын

Visit also batanes

@bethovenestudillo6517 Ай бұрын

The kick ball you see is our national sports called sipa takraw it's a rattan ball.

@ThatPhilippinesLife Ай бұрын

I forgot the name thank you, 😁

@Plant_Traced Ай бұрын

That sign didn’t say Margaritas🍹…but Maragtas 😂

@ronlafleur4246 Ай бұрын

Michael info on condos, grocery stores, etc... Not just the beach.

@ThatPhilippinesLife Ай бұрын

I have made so many videos from Roxas on condos, properties, malls in December and January. Check them out

@travelescapesOFFICIAL Ай бұрын

Very helpful video! Are there many foreigners there, or is this city still relatively unknown to tourists and expats?

@ThatPhilippinesLife Ай бұрын

Of course some but not that many compared to any other city I've been to (for now lol)

@travelescapesOFFICIAL Ай бұрын

@@ThatPhilippinesLife I may check it out also... but I prefer the areas that don't have too many tourist. Thanks for the idea!

@ThatPhilippinesLife Ай бұрын

@@travelescapesOFFICIAL I have watched many of your videos we both indeed like the less known places

@jenniferinocencio8945 Ай бұрын

@@travelescapesOFFICIALmost tourists in Roxas City are the same locals who've been living or working abroad or coming from Manila (just like me). It is very common in Capiz that in every family, if not all have a parent or a relative or kin or a friend that don't have connections or a dollar that comes in there. That's why it is very common too that a lot of properties that you see there are either being taken care of by someone else, and just go home for a vacation. Just like me, it is a get away from it all, it is our little paradise. And we take pride that most still know each other. And still as pristine and peaceful as it is. Capizenos are still kind and happy. Progress is inevitable and it is just so heartwarming that the very culture where we were raised is still very evident. Once again thank you Mike for showcasing our home province in your videos. God bless you!

@zelda2012333 Ай бұрын

👍👍👍👍

@floridaaguada4216 Ай бұрын

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@madchick70 Ай бұрын

Bummer 😉! From Valencia here but living in the US.

@pukavoket Ай бұрын

"Margaritas", more like "Maragtas"! :)

@angietiu6184 Ай бұрын

Hospitals in provinces are low rise for the simple reason to let wind circulate well, that the buildings wont block the wind for regular houses.

@junlab2612 Ай бұрын

we're filipinos living in central negros island, our family members can speak both hiligaynon and cebuano fluently. After our three kids graduated their senior highschool in Bacolod, they choosed dumaguete to study for college than in bacolod or Iloilo. Me and my wife prefer Iloilo but it's our kid's choice to be in dumaguete because of the dialect stereotype.

@rossmeade1652 Ай бұрын

Heading to cebu from 23 may to 18 June just to explore and test the Philippines. Any suggestions of places to go or things to do?

@makiavelli6101 Ай бұрын

From the port in Cebu you can take a two hour fast ferry to Tagbilaran, Bohol and then a taxi to the Alona Beach area on Panglao. Or stay on Bohol for a few days, rent a scooter and take a day trip to the Chocolate Hills and stop at the Tarsier Monkey Sanctuary on the was to the Hills. And there is also a nice lunch/dinner boats on the Lompoc river on Bohol...which happens to be on the way to the other two locations. From there you can take a fast ferry to Dumaguete in about two hours...and then from there you could go to Siquijor, maybe stay in San Juan on that island, rent another scooter and hang out there for a few days. Coral Cay is decent in San Juan and on the water. Going south of Dumaguete to Dauin or Bacong is a short distance away on a scooter also.... Just some ideas to get you started.

@ThatPhilippinesLife Ай бұрын

Still my most memorable thing is swimming with he whale sharks in Oslo Cebu, close second is Kawasan falls near Moalboal Cebu

@venussandiego8425 Ай бұрын

Same!

@Ron58ism Ай бұрын

Michael, I will be arriving In Dumaguete on 6/20/24 and Roxas looks like a place I would like. Are there any particular Hotels downtown where I can walk wherever I need to go until I find something more permanent?

@user-dv6nz3oc8o 12 күн бұрын

I was at this place in 2015 July with my than friend with her family ,nice place ,I was also at Roman catholic church ,on top of it there are 2 10000 kilos bras bells under those bells each sides can stand than take picture too ,during 2 ND world War those 2 bells government used to ring bells to people to hide in their homes from Japanese planes bombings ,bells are top of the church building to go up need to climb 183 stiff steps

@fortuneybiernas5778 Ай бұрын

That kickball you said is Sepak Takraw

@papadougpapadougsadventures Ай бұрын

Any idea how rents are here? I may have missed it is a previous video. An hour flight from Manila. Not bad

@ThatPhilippinesLife Ай бұрын

Great prices here, I have friends staying in new studio condos for P10k as an example

@gamerwits4329 Ай бұрын

Hey mike

@lornapecaoco6468 Ай бұрын

No Skip adds from me🎉🎉🎉🎉😂😂

@ThatPhilippinesLife Ай бұрын

❤️❤️

@florenciocaintic4732 Ай бұрын

Hello 👋

@davidk467 Ай бұрын

Construction and your videos will help make this the new duma lol enjoy

@CHUCKLINGCHAMPORADO Ай бұрын

The market near people’s park - Is that open every night ?

@ThatPhilippinesLife Ай бұрын

Yes, of course it's bigger and busier on weekends

@garystrain2788 Ай бұрын

Don't see many vlogger there

@frankploener8780 Ай бұрын

Hi, what Province is this Roxas City located? I lived in Dumaguete for two years when I was a Peace Corps Volunteer and I traveled all over the country. I lived in Mandaue, Cebu for a short time as well. Thanks, Frank 14:25 4/28/24

@davidscott820 Ай бұрын

"My husband loves you" That cracked us up here.😂😂😂😂😂😂 Seriously, how much for a ticket to get into that basketball court for all you can eat seafoods?

@ThatPhilippinesLife Ай бұрын

P799 I believe, Maybe see you the 26th

@MikeWood-yc1er Ай бұрын

41k going to 100k

@ThatPhilippinesLife Ай бұрын

🤞

@kenpoed Ай бұрын

Michael, you know you've made it when people approach you on the street and say "your Michael" Lol Your becoming a local or national personality there in the Philippines.

@fortuneybiernas5778 Ай бұрын

Maragtas

@salvadorjardeleza4447 Ай бұрын

Big 3 cities of Ilonggo in Visayas are Iloilo City Bacolod City Roxas city. Big 3 City of Ilonggo in Mindanao are Koronadal City General Santos City Tacurong city. But note: Ilonggo area in Negros Occdental has 14 cities but Bacolod is the mos progressive

@MrTomherzog Ай бұрын

You're right about Dumaguete. I was there for the month of January and as an American I was treated mostly very poorly by virtually everyone I ran into from my hotel front desk clerk to the waitresses and baristas. A few service workers, once they realized I tipped well, grudgingly were at least minimally nice to me. I don't know what sort of tarnished legacy other Americans and or Westerners had brought with themselves before I got there. But I certainly felt the hostility and resentment. I'm never going back. Who needs that.

@philipjosephvanpeel5950 12 күн бұрын

Learn the local language and dress properly. Not dressing properly is disrespectful to the locals so you can't expect respect in return. Many foreigners in Dumaguete are bums and alcoholics. By not looking like them, or engaging in culture bashing, you have a better chance. Been living here 30 years and not moving. Not saying it's the best place to live but definitely not the worst.

@doyouseeafloatingsandwich4301 Ай бұрын

funny watching this since i grew up in dumaguete but my dad's side is apparently from roxas hahha

@ThatPhilippinesLife Ай бұрын

Wow you are pulled in both directions then

@mpetra4537 Ай бұрын

I'm planning a trip to the PH, possibly Dumaguete or Roxas City.......are there nice hotels in Roxas City? Should I not waste my time with airbnb just for 3 weeks?

@jenniferinocencio8945 Ай бұрын

Yes lots of nice hotel in Roxas City