And the real irony? All of this could have been avoided with some common sense.

It does not happen only to foreigners. It happened to a friend of mine who is Filipino and who had a live-in partner who he had met in a club. He had a house where she resided with him. Before he knew it, her relatives started to move in and took over. At his breaking point, he went to borrow the shotgun of a friend and went home and started by shooting the rifle somewhere and shouted “if everybody here does not leave the house within 1 hour, I will shoot you guys down”. That did the trick and drove out all the squatters. He was desperate and was successful to keep his house from being squatted on by his partners relatives.

Do not buy your new girlfriend a house. Do not build her family a new roof, new walls, new floor's, new water well. She is only your girlfriend as long as you are building things for her.

Just cancelled my house and broke off my contact , your video open my love soak eyes. 👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇸

Good thing I met my fillipina through her auntie who was living in the United States, the first five months of our courting she never asked a dime from me. When we met in Philippines and got to know each other I stayed and asked her to merry me.

Hi Ned. Mike at My Philippine Journey recently told a similar story. This type of thing happens everywhere and not just in the Philippines. I recently separated from my cute little Colombiana wife, who for the last 2 years, has tried her damnedest to scam the crap out of me. I was love struck and ignored the "DANGER" signs, like; she was never happy unless she was receiving money or gifts, mysteriously lost her diamond wedding ring, wanted her own car, and wanted a house in her name. Fortunately, I made her sign a pre-nuptial agreement, never gave her access to my bank accounts, never bought her that car or house, and learned to say "NO". We Guys get blinded by our need for love and that makes us very susceptible to putting our trust and faith into someone who has other intentions. We have to trust our instincts and know how to "NO" and if she gets mad when you say “NO”, then get rid of her, quick. In the end, I consider myself lucky to have only lost a little bit of money and some time, but it could have been much worse. John

Off topic, the law of a foreigner not allowed to purchase land or property is good for the native inhabitants of the country. There's a place in Canada where most of the properties are owned by Chinese nationals & now the Canadians couldn't buy it back due to high cost in real estate value. It's happening now too in some parts of the US.

No one ever owns property no matter where you are. Everyone is just the temporary custodian of property. When you die someone else gets it & when you don't pay taxes on your own property then the government seize it.

He can at least file "ESTAFA" in the police station against this woman. This way she can't get a passport to travel overseas, more so to marry a foreigner because she needs an NBI clearance if she processes the fiancee visa in the future. These are the consequences she might pay in the future.

bad ass woman she scam the poor foreigner..dont worry what goes around will comes around..carma is the best revenge.

I met my Filipina online as well. Never asked me for a single peso until we were fairly along in the relationship and after I went to meet her and her family once. A few months later I went to see her again.........we never shared a room together during our long courtship until our wedding night several months after my second visit. From the first chat she was who she said she was and never demanded money for a house and lot from me. We have been married eight years and she is sending her own money earned from her own job to Phil. to feed the family and pay bills, etc. She and I will contribute together to the building of the house there, and we will live in it together when its finished, with the family of course which is ok by me. I have lived together with them before in the rented-land family nipa hut for months at a time, they need a real house and I want a real place to stay when we visit.

Why is the reverb always turned up to 11 on the videoke machine?

What do women and hurricanes (typhoons) have in common? When they come, they're wet and wild. But when they leave, they take your house and your car.

That's absolutely bad idea of sending money.whom you haven't met before ..

Ned. That's an extremely valuable video lesson you just posted. I say never send money to anyone anywhere if you haven't meet them in person. As the con artists say in the movies. We did not steal your money, you gave it to us.

Ouch! Men who's planning to go to the Philippines should watch your channel first before making a move.

That house maybe 1 million pesos a drop in the bucket for the dentist. Really the Filipino lady scammed her self if she would've married the DR. she would be set for life!

huh!!lot of nega comments. gold diggers are everywhere, not only in our country. A lot of career woman Filipina doesn't care how much money you have. because they can earn it. cheers!!

The Philippines is a good country to find a loyal loving and caring wife. In the pursuit of happiness always be street smart, use the brain and never the heart. Love, loyalty and trust can never be bought. It can only be cultivated and enjoyed with mutual trust .Love and Financial security is a very important component in a relationship.

Patience..... No rush.......just be patient and learn to know the lady to avoid scammers...

Not all Filipina where the same so if you meet someone and asking money you must know it already that Filipina was just want your money.. Find someone who will help you to build life.. And if you found her take her with you don't stay close to the family..

actually you cannot own more then 40%. So best thing to do is buy a condo in a large building and it is YOURS. you just dont own but a fraction of the entire building. of course this probably means living in Manila which is overcrowded polluted.

Great video and update it's actually shocking some of the stories that you hear, but in the end its something that could always be avoided with some wiser choices.

What is that cable coming out of the hole in the wall? Near the end of the video

Just find the right one and don't be stupid. My Filipina wife came to Canada, became a Canadian citizen when we we're dating, she did it on her own accord, I did not sponsor her and she earns way more than I do and she's the most generous, kind, loving, nurturing person I've ever known. In 10 years of marriage she's never nagged me once ever about anything. Find that in a western girl ......good luck !!

*Never send money to anyone* Just imagine this is just a small snapshot on a focus area.. How many other barangays this goes on.. I get regular request for *our* future home continuously.

You have a beautiful house! You seems lucky as an expat. I feel sorry for those who didn't work out.😍

These are really sad stories.these kind of women are giving the Philippines a bad reputation. I don't understand why foreigners are choosing poor gold digger Filipinas, Why not choose working middle class Filipinas?

A Filipina I met online needs $10000 to build a house. I think she loves me 😍❤❣💯

What bothers me is that my country allows Filipinos to buy as much land as they want but I can't buy any land at all in the Philippines. I understand why the Philippines doesn't want foreigners to be able to buy land but if it's going to be like that...the policy needs to be the same for Filipinos abroad.

Good and relevant information. Thank you for posting Another caution is that, to my understanding, there is no Title Insurance / Title Search in PI such as we have in USA. I have heard of a number of people who thought they "owned" a piece of property, only to be faced later with "claims" by other people (relatives of the original seller). Also, I once met a German fellow in Boracay who was married to a local girl and they had set up some bungalows for tourists to rent. He got into a squabble with a neighbor (who also rented bungalows), who then erected a ten foot (yes, 10 foot) cement block wall along the property line, which blocked beach access to the first fellow's bungalows. As an example of just how serious these kind of disputes can become, back in the 90's an American living in Moalboal (married to local girl), was attacked and murdered by three men, who were thought to have been employed by the competing businessman. An investigation took place only after the American Embassy got involved. There are plenty of examples of misbehaving foreigners, so the intrigue is not one-sided, But BE AWARE of all the angles before jumping into any kind of serious investment.

What do you mean by even if you lease you cant kick her out if things go south? If your name is the only name on the lease you still cant make her leave ?

i am a filipina.... not all filipina is bad...some are decent like me.... some filipina never ask money to boyfriend.any form of gifts... in the first place,if a girl wants money a filipina , you know it is a red flag .money.. ...she loves you because of money... not because of you... next time be smart enough... lot of girls out thier,who wants love from thier boyfriends not money..maybe you are just unlucky who meet a gold digger a user... wherever she is now maybe Karma is coming in her way..

I believe that we should not call our girlfriends or Wives who are from the Philippines "My Filipina." At least not in public. If that is your pet name for her that is ok in private. I feel that it is a very demeaning term. We would not call our wife who is from Mexico "Our Mexican." Would we? Using that term implies ownership or servitude. Just my opinion.

is there any cheap lots or houses that need renovation for sale there?

Really sad to hear that! Take care & God bless u always !!!!!

It's a shame for my own country and to my own people. I know all Filipino aren't the same. But I hate the system that I am also being drag on this kind of stuff. My husband and I were not going to buy a property under my name because I am filipina unless I will put my own money with it. I am happy both of us have own freedom in our own property.

I have no sympathy what so ever for the idiots that send thousands of dollar overseas to girls they hardly even know...sometimes have never even met in real life....and then lose it all. It blows my mind how people can be so stupid. Rent is so cheap in the Phils...why even consider buying in a country where you can't legally own a property

Hear so many stories! Same thing happened to me! I bought home in 2010 and never got to live there. And sold the home this year.

Thanks Ned, taking mental notes here. Peace.

Thailand is the same. No way I'm getting into a situation like that !!!!! I hope

That a foreigner can’t legally own property in the Phils is correct. But having been married to a sincere and honest Philippino for almost 11 years and having lived there for 3 years my advice in regards to this issue is as follows. When purchasing land/house seek the advice of a reputable attorney. He should ( if genuine ) advise you that when purchasing real estate that the names of the wife/partner and yourself needs to be entered into the deeds of both parties. This in effect means that one party cannot sell without the consent of the other. This step is ultimately crucial when investing in the Philippines. P.S. This I was not aware of until my attorney Filipina wife alerted me to this fact. Be cautious, be astute and be well informed. Best of luck. Caveat: Make sure that you retain a valid copy of all documents relating to the property❗️

Can you help me out with a home. How about buy land in with a house why cannot own it can you tell me more

How did it end up being the Brother-in-laws house ?

rent rent R E N T

the main reason why foreigners can't own property in the Philippines is because of buy- back problems. foreigners being foreigners, there is a big probability that they would leave, and the Philippine peso purchase power is nothing compared to the standard US dollar. if foreigners can own property anywhere here in the Philippines,there will come a time when there would be nothing left for us Flips to buy and own, and we couldn't even afford to buy back the houses being put by foreigners if they do decide to leave, so that would leave us squatters in our own land. I do favor PRRD's proposal to set off some land (or island) that foreigners can own for business purposes (or whatever), so they can set up their own local laws (subject to our constitutional laws, of course), so that they don't encroach on the locals' expanding needs

miss u vids guys ill be going to basic training soon :) keep it up :)

Sounds like you have a cold , The Lady who was showing the house being built seems to have put much thought and time in her endeavor . Hopefully for the brief time he met her it was enjoyable.

they deserve the lesson if you can't buy legally in your name, don't buy it, just get a condo

Watched your video, horrified to hear people say "my" Filipina about the women in my country. There are a lot of intelligent, hard-working, decent Filipinas and they do not deserve to be referred to as 'something' other people can 'own'. Many of us can make a decent living without resorting to scamming others, thank you. As in any other place--you have to be careful about the people you trust. And never 'pay your way' into what seems like a good relationship with anybody. Hope the victims in this video can 'live happily ever after' with better women--Filipina or not--in the future. Just my two cents from Manila.

You can still own condo though in the Philippines but it is only available on major cities around the country.

which location in the Philippines is this?

scamming can happen ANYWHERE in the planet...

common sence is not common

great video Ned...very much appreciated...i have been talking to my filipina fiance for over a year (she calls me her husband) and never has asked or hinted for any money even when i offered a little she refuses...just tells me to save it for my trip there...so i guess im a lucky guy...going off topic can you do a vid on how you maintain your motor bikes...especially for newbies...thank you again...loyal follower

Wow.. Great content and thanks

I think the 1 year rule should apply and everyone should have a 1 year rule and stick to it.... The 1 year rule says this ... Do not make any major money decisions until you have lived in the Philippine's for at least 1 year or have been living with a girl for 1 year ... Tell your girlfriend she has to be with you for at least 1 year before you start opening up the bank vault ... I see so many guys getting scammed and they do not know there getting scammed until the girl is gone = That is the way a scam works ... The guy's fall in love and stop obeying there own rules that they set for themselves and they make an excuse of why it is ok to break the rule that they no should not be broken o;-)

Love makes people do stupid things. It's an age old story repeated time and time again.

Such a sweet talk. That the girl had taken advantage of the poor doctor. You can't buy love . Unless you feel secured with what you really feels. Not of the money you sent.

Good video Ned. We have traveled extensively throughout the world and most of the USA, and I can tell you that it is the same everywhere... but that is the life we are all born into, we cannot get away from crime. Most Filipinos are good people IMHO. The Filipinos I have met in the past 47 years I have been married have all been loving, kind and generous. I have seen the walls topped by broken glass, the steel gates and locks...., like we have seen in Mexico and places we have been in South America, so yes there is crime. The key things we have learned in all of our travels is to watch our back, do not do stupid things and to walk softly but carry a big stick. Stupid is as stupid does. The walking softly just means to not bring attention to ourselves by showing our wealth, jewelry and signs of having money. The carry a big stick comment simply means, we make sure we have a way to defend ourselves if and when needed or we hire a licensed Tour Guide who can double as a bodyguard. In the PI we pay $65 a day when we go about the islands, this is for a team of two and they have enriched our lives so much with their help and knowledge of the areas we go into. I must state that I am totally enamoured and in love with Filipinos....even after 47 years. I have never been near any trouble while there but then my wife speaks Tagalog and is protective. HA, she is so sweet and cute. I am keyword: Don Leske Sr.

theres some silly guys out there

I always find it funny when guys say "my Filipina", removing the personality and reducing her to a nationality. I'm sure girls talk the same way, "get yourself an American", but it's equally distasteful.

In another case the Filipina got a mortgage loan on the property and never paid the dues until it got auctioned by the bank. I'm not sure if this risk is also there for a leased property.

I live in Thailand and the same happens here too. But even though most foreigners think that only they are the victims, they are wrong. Golddiggers don't discriminate. It happens to Thai men as well. Nobody respects you for spending a lot of money. People think you are stupid doing so and take advantage of it. You gain respect if you can control your money.

should of gotten a Christian one .if one asks for money so quickly that's a red flag. My girlfriend is Filipina also and she is so nice .she doesn't want nothing fancy at all not all Filipina are like that

Eh, I'm sure he could afford to lose those few thousand dollars after a career as a legal criminal, being a doctor or a dentist, and the insane overcharging that they do, here in the U.S. Probably a little taste of sowing what you reap, if you ask me.

Great eye opener!!

question if you and a PH are maried and have children can they own land?

I just sent $1.000 to a pretty girl named Mi Sohony, just because she said she'd love me long time. Sounds legit, no? ;-)

My goodness... Or better yet... don't send any money that you can't afford to lose..

Goin to the Boston freedom rally and it made me think of you man, cheers family!

I have seen other videos where it was stated a foreigner could own a house in the Philippines? Is this not true? What if you go through a lawyer?

Burn the house down right before your plane leaves 😂

Many of you are complaining about your pinay wife or gf.then why don't you marry an american woman or if you've been married one and end up divorcing her,what could be the reason.you know not only pinay or any asian woman has it's bad side,I think all woman in any place on earth has its own share of good and bad .likewise with men.i am married to an american man our age gap is only 2 yrs but I cannot say that he is the perfect husband .stereotyping asian to the fullest hah

Hi, how much do you think it would cost to build something like the guy next doors house? not the land just the house, thank you! peace from China.

I'm buying a townhome in Cavite with my wife. I'm moved carefully and kept my eyes open. She has a college degree and is a marketing manager with the same company for 8 years I believe. I could tell by the way she takes care of her family and me that she is a good person. I had a dated another girl for a few years prior and I got to learn the way things worked here and what to look for in a partner. I'll be retiring here in 2 years, really getting tired of the craziness and decline in America right now. Not the country I grew up in.

Foreigners may own houses or building but not the land where the structures are built on. A foreign individual or corporation may only lease and not own Philippine land. The land can be leased by the foreigner or a foreign corporation on a long term contract for an initial 50 year period and renewable every 25 years. A foreigner can rent a lot and at the same time legally own the house on the rented land. The Condominium Act of the Philippines, expressly allows foreigners to acquire condominium units and shares in condominium corporations up to 40 % of the total and outstanding capital stock of a Filipino owned or controlled condominium corporation. Those who claim that foreigners can own a house & lot in the Philippines have a condominium title to their property. There are a very few single-detached homes or Townhouses in the Philippines with condominium titles. Most condominiums are mid to high rise buildings. There has been a long-standing debate whether Philippine laws should be changed to accommodate and expand foreign ownership in the country. Most of the advocates of the proposal are arguing that lifting the restrictions on foreign ownership would eventually result in more investments from overseas. However, those who are against it would dispute such claims stating that business ventures from foreign investors are not dependent on property ownership and invoke the importance of national patrimony. In short, those who are for it wan'ts the money and those who are against it don't want to be squatters on their own land. The Chinese and Koreans will buy all the Philippines islands if given a chance. It is always a good idea to know a country laws and customs first before you commit to somebody you barely know. DON'T be stupid.

Offcourse that young meat isnt free.... its the same in any western world.

Good advise hopefully more people will see this and understand why not to send money to someone you really don't know. Nice video Ned

"next thing you know she might be moving her whole family in and setting up the videoke machines." hahahahaha

Ned, you know damn well who the mangy dog is! Anyway, in these few cases, these guys did not do their due diligence. They thought with their hearts and not with their brain in their head. It's sad, but fools come a dime a dozen. It's an expensive lesson learned. Don't get me wrong, I feel for the guy, but he should have pumped the brakes and thought this through.

Looking forward to part 3...my Filipina who took my house has an ice pick in her head.

Is a solution for your wife or girlfriend to lease u back the land (25 years) for a nominal tiny amount at the same time as it is purchased? If it all goes south it's at least yours for 25 years.

Sad to hear for both of them.

nice place! hope to meet you when I visit dumagete.

thanks for the heads up.

Good advice

Same in Thailand but people still do it just rent then if a Kareoke pops up you can move easy. Clever girl with the last property.

The Philippines is not alone having laws preventing foreign ownership of land and property in full or in part (condos the exception). It makes sense for a poor nation like the Philippines to do this otherwise in short time the Chinese and other foreign investors would buy up everything - inside three generations the Philippines would be a nation occupied and owned by others.

I hear there is a military visa for US military with honorable discharges. This visa will allow u to own property. Has anyone else heard of this or have info bout this

"Never send money to someone you never met" I will have to write that one down.

Some are so stupid.I living 35 years here with a pinay and everything is going fine.

We can own a condo. Or apply for resident Visa or retirement visa. Then I believe you can!

Another lovely video. Thank you, Ned and Mitchell. Does one send money to a girl whom one has met online or met less frequently? What happens to the property financed through overseas funds? Expats visiting the Phillipines in search of love. And local girls who con the expats out of their monies. All very interesting and worth researching into. And the comments made by fellow viewers are apt and insightive.

Careful Ned! That dog just wants your love and food!

Whoa! Same thing happened to myself, my ex own the lot and I financed the entire house myself plus the beauty parlor in pulilan bulacan. There’s no way you’ll win, if you own a condo it feels like you’re in a some kind of cage. So do not buy a house, a property. Worst yet, bring em to the states and they’re gone in no time, there’s some sort of consequences ofcourse.

What if a foreigner has dual citizenship, can he or she buy property there ?

you have the best sight. i have made some big changes in my thinking because of the info you have put up.for sure when i get there im renting and not buying. thanks for the info . and it still looks like if you are not real stupid life there is about close to life here . just costs less if you live like the people that are born there. again great sight

That is just crazy to do that. Gracias and Salamat.

Foreigners may own houses or building but not the land where the structures are built on. A foreign individual or corporation may only lease and not own Philippine land. Such lease shall be in a long-term contract which must be good for 50 years and after which, the rent is renewable every 25 years.