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“Lots of people come here with the wrong mindset”…”Don’t come and try to change the country.” Amen!

Dont come and try to change the country - they already do. BGC is no longer affordable to ordinary filipinos and prices have already been pushed up.

SHRIMP PASTE IS NOT A MAIN DISH LOL , and it is not a food for westerners they will die lol

WHY WOULD YOU EAT SHRIMP PASTE OR EVEN TRY THAT IS NORMALLY AN AD - ON TO SOUP AND COOKED FOOD FOR COOKING . not for typical foreigner, that for was already here for thousand years but only for STAINLESS THROATS

vietnam is the best bang for buck

​@@tilapiadave3234could be but I can't stand their voices and the way they talk. I don't know one Vietnamese in the States that isn't a money grubber alcoholic.

The easiest way to describe it to people is it's an island nation and that extends not only to the cost of many things (because more middle men equals more cost) but also the mindset. It's more laid-back. Filipinos just shrug off the insane bureaucracy and nonsense. Although I will say that the Northern parts seem better. I could probably only stand to live in Baguio due to the cooler weather and people seem more westernized when it comes to getting things done. I really liked it up there and it explains why so many girls want to end up there, if they want to stay in the Philippines at all. The girl I dated wouldn't commit to splitting time between the US and Baguio if we got married so we broke up and I left. It hurt to leave but I just couldn't commit my life to the Philippines. Now that I'm in my 40s I probably could. I'm more chilled out but I'd still miss my freedom in the US. Or what's left of it.

@@RJT80 exatly, as much as we are losing our freedoms post-covid in america, i still hated the philippine military checkpoints every 20 minutes of driving thru mindanao, a bit totalitarian philippines can be, but i still loved philippines, just a catch-22

​@@frequentiiswhat freedoms did you lose?

@@johnnygwapo.Lapu-Lapu lol... Actually that is what they call it. It's a tiny village in the middle of farmland.

@@johnnygwapo.Lapu-Lapu A real house with electricity and everything. 😁

Agree, Philippines is just like everywhere else in the world. That's fair to say

@@cathyvuelta1585 where did u decide to live?

How's the internet connection? Is it possible to have fast internet connection in the country side/farm?

The frustration will only get worse. I was there for most of 30 years until 2020. Will never go back to live. I did not realize how much it had damaged me psychologically until I decompressed in the USA for 2 years. I now have PTSD from living there too long. Lost an eyeball in that sh8thole country.

Getting anything done here is a challenge... cebu city

@@micahraths3981 Cebu Shitty

America is your country. Why don't you go back with your loving wife to America so things can be done properly?

@@Anonymint-vj7bt I also lived in America for 2 years as a nurse. It's also a country I would never go back to, damaging me psychologically with all the racism and foul mouths of people in your country.

ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD HAS BAD WEATHER BAD PERSONALITY WHO COUNTRY HAS NO BAD PERSON TELL ME ???

Metro Manila? Closest mountains to visit for cooler temperatures? Tagaytay is 3 hours from Muntinlupa, but I heard that maybe Antipolo has some closer highlands... Also, any advice for getting out on the water of Laguna De Bay? I'll be in Muntinlupa for 6 weeks, Soon...

@@seaweedhero1707 Yeah Antipolo is much closer to us than Tagaytay and the resorts have pools and are quite fun. There are some boats that leave some of the fishing ports that can take you to Talim island and they have a nice resort there, although I don't remember where we docked, because that was back during the pandemic the last time we went to Talim.

@@duals-growthofculture2085 Thanks! So, Antipolo has some cooler mountain areas? Someone said cool caves...? Also interested in natural springs, and hot springs, lakes, rivers, waterfalls...

@@seaweedhero1707 Yea, Antipolo has a beautiful mountain area. Although I like it for the resorts. even better mountain area are Buscalan and Baguio. If you want caves and waterfalls, you may want to check out other islands though. Palawan has some really nice caves and Cebu has one of the best waterfalls.

Filipino need to rid themselves of Pinoy Pride and Crab Mentality. Then the people and country will become great. Get rid of jealousy and support each other.

Finally someone that doesnt get offended. thanks for being honest and wise

​@@cammontreuil7509 Yup! I really hate Pinoy pride! It is so cringy and stupid. Ang daming kailangan pang iimprove sa Pilipinas.

​@@cammontreuil7509​ Yup! I really hate Pinoy pride! It is so cringy and stupid. Ang daming kailangan pang iimprove sa Pilipinas.

Very true!

By mental health issues do you mean intolerance of incompetent bureaucracy etc?

The key is just do, buy etc. Which is available In the phil. That make you happy and eat like your were still in your home country.

@@charleswhite758 mental health issues. Just that.

Well said!

@@milanice5730 I guess I say Amen enough said.

Most he have said is completely true, iam not a backpacker anymore and I know this country over 15 years. What he have said isnt true and or doesnt make sense? Your description of him being a backpacker is wrong, the guy lives there for 2 years, experienced different aspects of Filipino life, something that 90% of foreigners never ever did and or will.

​@@bullsharkdbThey do not want to hear the truth.

I was going to say the same.. I was so confused, I never had a problem or complained about the varieties or qualities of food the Philippines had to offer. If I had to compare my city in the US food selection vs Manila's selection, I say Manila wins it hands down! Not even close!

@@LuvMyLilBabe I think he was talking about money. If you can afford, you can have everything you want. If your money is limited, then of course you cannot do what you want. In short it’s money if you can afford, period.

Exactly that's what I was about to say. The problem is budget not the selection. I've read in one of the vlogs about a guy complaining about not eating steak fort a long time. Buy a cow and hire a butcher then. it can't be that expensive compare to the States.

@@raycuizon8226 had the best Kobe beef at a Japanese restaurant in Cebu, best beef I ever had in my life and only cost me under $20 lol. Compare to $299 a lbs in Canada last time I check! 😂

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Interesting for you to say "attitude" I live in Canada and we have many Filipinos working I'm fast food places and most of the attitudes are from Flipinas not even the filipino makes. I also have many filipono friends and is quite in touch with the filipino community and I noticed that most filipono men are chill and many Filipinas have attitude. Just my observation, not all Filipinas have attitude of course. Except the attitude and competition,they are very kind and friendly people. Overall I will give 8/10 filipino people. They are hard working like a machine, I respect them a lot.

Tapos yyng pinagyayabang pinoy na masarap daw pagkain natin.sus.anlayo sa lasa ng thai, viet, korea chinese japanese, at indo pagkain natin na maalat... Nakadepende kasi sa kanin panlasa ng pinoy......

@@allanllorca5604 pano naman kasi, kapag may foreigner na gusto ng pinoy food eh ang unang ipapakain ng mga papansin eh dinuguan, balut, isaw, papaitan, lahat ng kadiri at nakakasukang pagkain. Sinong matutuwa doon diba? lol

Yeah , like the thai insect street food, more varities 😆. It is now time to open your Filipino traditional recipe book to learn how to cook the lots of varities.

Salamat for liking French food ! I have plan for living my retirement in your wonderful country,in Negros especially where I have Philippinos friends . I hope I can go end of 20224 .Greetings from France.

But only Filipinos say that

True to enjoy living in any place depends on how you adapt with the culture and adjust to the environment !

The slow-pace transactions of everything, "doesn't seem to bother" the locals--not true, we're the ones that are bothered first but we're hand-tied. We suck it--the only choice. Personally I would lose it if I keep thinking why leaders, politicians "who can change the primitive system" don't change things THAT CAN BE CHANGED, IF THEY LIKE. No wonder the Philippines is not really a favorite expat destination.

No, i live in america and there was no discomfort at all. Ang sarap mamuhay rito.

@@dormamo6917 Malaki lang ang palit ng dollar sa piso. May kotse ka. May bahay. May trabaho. Maraming comforts pero Walang discomfort? Sa utang mo pa lang discomfort na eh. Sa America din ako nakatira at lahat ng tao ay may utang. Di ka tatanggapin sa mga ibang trabaho kasi di ka marunong ng Ingles ng gaya nila at di ka puti. At marami pang ibang discomfort. Pero, oo, malayo ang Pilipinas kapag kabuhayan ang pag uusapan.

Good for you Ate, retired at 50. You think you can adjust to the humidity and extremely slow paced? The roosters and karaokes? I tried it twice & I couldn’t. It’s challenging for me as an older person. I will give it another chance in December especially that spouse loves it (in Cebu province). Thank you Landers and S&R for establishing your stores in Cebu (also).

Completely agree!

Thats my thoughts exactly.

Thank you for mentioning having savings account while living abroad. Good point.

I live in Florida so lizards fire ants microwave even the little tiny bugs called no-seums I can deal with I hate mosquitoes but they usually stay I have lots of plants around my house that will deter mosquitoes you can do the same there as well I'm assuming. I'm basically looking to move there just to have a nice simple life I'm tired of the rat race

If hot weather is the problem, there are 10 places in the Philippines that have a cool weather. Baguio is number one and it is cool weather all year round, then if you like to go the beach go to La Union beach which one hour and half away. Your $2,000.00 budget should be okay there. But then, if your wife is from where you guys live now, she may not want to move to Baguio.

Then I'm very certain that your life expectancy here would shrink living in the Philippines. Life's too short so live it to the fullest. Pack up your things now while it's not too late and live happily elsewhere or go back to the comfortable life you left in your home country. Your anxiety level here in the Philippines will skyrocket everyday that you won't be able to control until it's too late. I suggest you leave the Philippines and take Tom's words. Live your life happy and die happy. You don't want mourners to see your remains with sad face.🙂

My husband and I bought a house in FL as a second home for when it gets cold in Alaska where we’re living in retirement (I’m watching snow flurries coming down right now, October 10! Already?! Eeeek!) We turned around and sold it before we could completely move in. Didn’t like their oppressively hot summers, crocodiles, insects like love bugs that come in so thick they can ruin your car…and tornadoes…just to name a few.

i'm still wondering why there can't be trader joes, vons, ralphs, gelsons, albertsons, kroger in asia, africa, europe, let alone, in-n-out burgers and mexican tacos would be nice in southeast asia, europe too

I work in US health care . Lots of Filipino nurses over the years. Their food is only better than Chinese. Bleak! Japanese and Thai all day long 🎉 But probably comes down to being foodie or lover? I like what you say about Thailand living but I’d have to be cool with celibacy. Which maybe I am? Thanks for the feedback on your experiences. That SRRV smile visa is just so dang tempting They make it easy as a retirement destination.

His the wrong person to ask about Filipino food. The guy eats home foods in the barrios high sugar, fats and prepared by non cooks. He needs to go out and experience the true Filipino cuisine at the highest level in Manila area and then he'll be singing a different tune. Ive been to a few and I was impressed Filipino dishes are like home food at its best. Just like a good pot roast or a plate of grandma's spaghetti if done right.

Of course, that is very true. However, Tom may sound dumb and stupid that he still remains in the Philippines despite the negatives still outweigh the positives while living in the Philippines. He can easily leave the Philippines as he has no obligation to his girlfriend as they're not married yet. I don't think MJ is the reason for his continued stay in the Philippines because if it is, then he's like torturing himself to death. Untimely death is upon him from all those stressors that hound him everyday. The Philippines is really not for those who are lazy and materialistic. Because lazy people are incessant whiners and complainers. Visitors should leave as soon as they feel the heat because it would be ungracious or ungrateful of you if you keep complaining and whining about your host while at the same time still getting his hospitality.

Filipino always takes honesty as negative. Try talking about Pinoy Pride or Crab Mentality. A filipino favorite pastime. Familiarity Breeds Contempt.

We Filipinos are friendly because as deep rooted Catholics we believe in treating other people as our brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ. While we are far from perfect, it is our deep faith that mainly drives how we treat other people.

Hey nobody is perfect believe me. Americans are far from perfect. To be honest…. The country is so divided now. Everyone is fighting. I’m a racist simply for being white. I’ve had enough. I liked it so much better in Indonesia. I think I’d feel the same in the Philippines.

I haven’t ruled out the Philippines as home base, but gotta go there first like Tom suggested.

Indonesian people are kin to Filipinos, that is why their traits are the same.

@@neilgunns8391 I have no ooyoyoyoygupiuppxixuiddidudud to h6

Exactly. Mi brother lived in columbia and now in filipins.His wife is from there. I woud rather adapt to any country,like foraigner have to in usa. And first of all,learn spanish,all of them.

agreed, I live in South Korea very important to 'adapt'. How you survive after the honeymoon period will show you everything you need to know about living in another country.

If you have been there a couple of times, how do you have a wife?

Then you'll live in misery and sorrowful life here in the Philippines. Remember, Filipinos have some of the lowest life expectancy in the world due to many negative vibes that Tom has already pointed out. Better reconsider your plan and you still have enough time to cancel your plan. Or you will regret the rest of your life. Life's too short to be wasted.

You must have it good over there in the westcoast. Here in the east coast. Either you are too rich or too poor to get healthcare. Working people like myself get sh*t.

What? A Filipino that doesn't like smelly food? Impossible :) my wife is filipina (from cebu) and just recently after many years tried balot. I tried but I can't get over the beak :) anyway I have been visiting Philippines for about 20 yrs have house and other properties in Cebu. I agree with some of the cons but disagree with the foodie comment. To each his own I guess but I've heard so much about how great Japanese food is. Been living in Japan for 7+ years and to me the food has no taste. Not a fan. But there are some Filipino dishes, if prepared with quality ingredients, rival anything I've eaten around the world. I love kinilaw but if the fish usually tanigue, is not fresh, then the dish is trash. Bicol Express is another favorite. Do I need to even mention Lechon Baboy or Manok with sauce made from soy sauce, vinegar, onions and chilis? Chicken dishes like chicken adobo are great but for me it's only with chopped up breasts. So for me, that dish would be less appealing with thighs, legs, and wings...but cheaper to make and make a profit from. How about bringing? Now that's some good eating. However I will say that I am partial to Cajun style blackened blackened yellow fin tuna steak cooked in olive oil. Good thing my wife trained as a chef and picked up on that one quick. Her cooking is hands down, the best and she is not reading this. Urging her to open a restaurant here and serve some spicy Cajun style blackened fish but she not wanting the headache of running a restaurant. Anyway I've been all around the world and had lots of food including real Chinese, Singaporean, Hong Kong, Thai, Japanese, Spanish, German, etc, etc. All comes down to quality ingredients and the skill of the cook. Now I did read and agree with comments about fatty meat being put in the dishes but starting to see a few restaurants conscious of this over 20+ years coming to the Philippines. But gotta say I love some of the food here and overall hands down better than Japanese food, better than some Thai dishes but like comparing apples and oranges. Some people like apples more than oranges. So yeah, I disagree. And lastly, Jollibee trump's McDon any day :)

If you are old you shouldn't expect some first world healthcare in exchange for young girls. Come to Philippines if you are just a regular old aging dude with no prior issues

@Phil Gee...True. Don't believe in those vloggers who always use clickbait on how nice or good Philippines is because they only want to grow their channel. The Philippines shouldn't be in the map for expats to live. Take the words from Tom, he's the living witness to how bad the Philippines as a country to live. I think he's already plotting his exit plans now. I think Vietnam and Thailand are the countries he'd likely move to very very soon. I'm sure Tom isn't dumb and stupid to stay in the Philippines where he only finds two positive things (friendliness and English-conversant Filipinos). Tom is very smart person and smart person knows how to live their life. Dumb persons allow themselves to be swallowed in miseries. The Philippines has only two positive things: friendliness and English speaking ability (but not quite fluently). Everything else is not up to the standard of any country. The Philippines is, indeed, for Filipinos only. Because only Filipinos can swallow their own food and have the nerve to do things like in slow motion movie.

Same with me I can't live there, been there about 20 times, fun times, but the food, the poverty and just not much to do would keep me from living there, I can take it like at one month at a time, I couldn't live there full time.

@@mikejones5364 your correct the food is very basic i don't mind it for a month but I couldn't eat it all the time its difficult to find good restaurants. Its a really good country to visit for a month at a time but I couldn't live there permanently. Also I have found that living like a westerner cost more in the Philippines 🇵🇭 than my own country. And the boredom is another thing we have to deal with. The Philippines 🇵🇭 has a lot going for it amazing beaches ⛱️ etc but there's a lot of work that needs doing in order to make the country tourist and expatt friendly.

i'm still wondering why there can't be trader joes, vons, ralphs, gelsons, albertsons, kroger in asia, africa, europe, let alone, in-n-out burgers and mexican tacos would be nice in southeast asia, europe too

Are you in Makati or somewhere similar? I was wondering if living in a condo in those type areas would be relatively quiet. I would appreciate your input. thx

if you can get out on acreage in the provinces, it can be very peaceful. I love it there. I plan to move there soon, God willing.

@@puppyupper4565 Nah. Don't be too fast. Read lots of stories from dozens if not hundreds of expat sad stories about living in the Philippines. Philippines is not the place Westerns want to retire or live for long term. You see, negatives far outweigh than positives. Based on Tom's experience, the negative is 90% as opposed to 10% positive. I wonder if Tom will last another month or less. Based on his personal experience he's not happy living in the Philippines. Yes, I think there's a high 98 to 100% of expats currently in the Philippines are not happy and considering leaving anytime soon. Don't be a fool of yourself. Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia and most countries in the Latin America are 1 million times better than the Philippines. Ask Tom and he'd certainly don't bat an eye before he can even nod his head to agree.

@@lionhearted1969 I have been to several Asian countries and two Latin American countries. I think I would love Vietnam but not so keen on the communists. I absolutely love the food in Thailand. But the world is really turning to shit economically. I can see another Pol Pot rising out of the mire. That won't happen in the Philippines. I am unique. I have lived off grid over half of my life in Oregon and California and for months at a time in the Philippines. I did have electricity from solar that never had brownouts. I love Filipinos. I do think Thai, Cambodian and Vietnamese girls are the prettiest on the planet. But a pretty Filipina is pretty enough for me. I am not a fan of gov at all and the gov of the Philippines is probably the worst is SE Asia. But for the most part, they leave the remote places in the provinces alone. I plan to lease seafront acreage in the Visayas. I am well to do now. And plan to operate several businesses including raising beef cattle from Brazil. They developed an Angus/Brahma breed that is very tasty yet able to survive the tropics. I do agree that the Philippines is not the best destination for most westerners. Yet, I truly love being there.

@@puppyupper4565 Then be prepared to cut your life expectancy by a few years. You'll be stressed everyday here your BP will soar high to new heights. Be warned. Latin America is more welcoming to Western expats. An exodus of foreign expats from the Philippines is reported everyday. Why come when others who have tried living here are leaving with bitter taste in their tongue?

It is my first and only choice

But Thais are not nice and rest westerners as a financial opportunity, period

Or - and here's a cray idea 🙄- voice some of the things that you think aren't so good so that they can be improved. Seriously, I can't believe how thin skinned so many Filipinos seem to be here in the comments section. You're acting like he trashed the country when he did no such thing, just talked about pros and cons. I've seen plenty of foreign KZfaqrs highlight some of the issues with my country. 10 ten reasons NOT to visit London! That type of thing. I'm totally fine with it. I usually agree actually 🤣 Seriously some people here need to grow up. Screaming "get out and never come back foreigner!" Is a bit over the top 🙄

Balat sibuyas ka masyado relax ka lng opinyon nya yan

All you have to do is listen and accept his opinion..

Then your life expectancy here will surely shorten. Remember that a stressful and unhappy life will take away some years off your life expectancy. If you surround yourself with all sorts of things you abhor, your immune system will plunge down to its lowest level. So I advise you to plan your exit from the Philippines this early.

@@lionhearted1969 yeah, I must agree... hahaha I am a filipino but I really can attest to all the negative sides in living here in my country. There's a lot of corruption from the barangay level up to the national level. That is the reason why the socio-economic condition of the majority of the filipinos is so horrible. The poor gets poorer and the rich gets richer. The government agency services are so frustrating like the issuance of our National Identification Card. I can really say OMG! WTF?hahaha imagine, it was already over a year but there were only few that had been released from the PSA hahaha...what a fuckin service they do they have all this time, it can really suck your patience hahaha.

Don't get me wrong. Foreigners expect with their meager pension or income can give them a kingly lifestyle when it's not. A lot of them are at the crossroads to leave it not to leave from their own home country. There's just so many downtrodden in the states. Time has changed.

@@wayneromero4090 I agree. Unfortunately enough, the Philippines becomes the magnet of these scumbags because of the Philippines' visa-free policy to most travelers from the developed countries. Yes, the country attracts the wrong retirees, majority of them are poorly-educated, ignorant and contemptible.

@@wayneromero4090 Well said

Thailand is way way nicer and clean !!!

Thailand is way way nicer and clean !!!

If you like Vietnam why came to the Philippines? You should have stayed in Vietnam. If you have a big budget go to Manila and you will taste excellent food and luxurious places to enjoy. It depends on your budget.

Was in Manila in these luxurious places food still meh 🫤

Really? The new government is trying to fix most🤣🤣🤣🤣you're funny it's more than 100 days since bbm became Pres of the Phil's.. he has done nothing.. nada, as in zero.. oh wait there is, he went back to Singapore to watched the F1😬

@@florasegovia4914 wala akong mgagawa kung jan ka masaya sa being nega at pagbubulag bulagan. Halatang toxic ka na crab mentality ,dilawan anti Marcos. 😝

To Sacmar Cela It is not my opinion. It is the solid fact.

@@florasegovia4914 Do NOT go into the politics. We are talking about regular people of the Philippines.

@@florasegovia4914 for you. Do not talk as if all filipinos felt like that.

Lol, you aren't speaking for me, I'll move there 100% of the time, no matter what any of you say im 33, and thar has been my stance since 28

@@gangstagummybear3432 philippines area has different kind of foods, luzon, visayas and mindanao has different culture foods

Dude you live in the province if you want fine dining live in socialist part of manila lots of fine dining restaurants stop complaining or get out of the Philippines asap nobody forces you to lived in the Philippines

@@rhythmax0593 I don't need anyone to believe that I can cook better. My food is for myself. Keep your words. You have your opinion and I have mine. You cannot stop me.

@@pearloftheorient8336 You have your opinion and I have mine. I don't need your opinion.

@@pmgstn my opinion is for the vlogger not for you vice versa I don't need your opinion too

@@pearloftheorient8336 okay, then make your own comment and don't hijack my thread 🤣🤣

I too live in Southern California in the Orange County area and there are a lot of Filipino restaurants. Being born in Manila and moved to the US as a child that’s my comfort food. I will always chose my food over other ethnic food. American food is ok took me a long time to adjust to it coming here as a child. My immediate family always enjoys going to Filipino restaurants it reminds us of home. If and when I retire in the Philippines it will be in Makati since I have lots of relatives that live in the area. Southern California has the best weather very little humidity. Rarely rains always nice and sunny outside but very expensive but I’m used to this living conditions. Patience will be difficult to adopt since it’s always fast pace here in the US but in time we adapt to our environment. I can eat Filipino food everyday makes me happy.

A lot of KZfaqrs moved to the Philippines to get Subscribers. Thailand is obviously not enough to increase their viewer base

@@robocop581 Subscribers mean little, it's the number of views that determines how much KZfaq pays. All in all, only 10-20% of subscribers are "faithful", most are casual drop-in viewers.

theres alot of filipino restaurants in northern california, come up here.

@@robocop581 thats weird, im thinking of retirement in the philippines and im not a youtuber, do i need subcribers ? lmfao get real

not really the best if you've become immune to the bureacracy, sluggishness and the lazyness. being immune just means the country will never change.

@@anxiousdog you're right, i used a wrong word.. Phils. will keep on improving and developing, maybe slowly coz we still have lots of things to do specially with technologies, we are behind of other Asian countries. With laziness and sluggishness, it's up to the person already.

Exactly. If only the foreigners would listen but they will not. I lived in the Philippines for 30 years - biggest mistake of my life.

@@anxiousdog that is what they want. Do not try to fight it. Accept it or leave. I suggest leave.

@@shakoy2215 no it will never change. Crab bucket mentality will not allow it to change. And you know exactly what I mean even though most foreigners do not.

Then chances are your life would be stressful and anytime soon, your health will deteriorate due to stressors surrounding and hounding you every single day. You better pack up your things and leave for other countries which are way way way way cheaper and better where almost everything is to your liking.

Also fatalistic , accepting of bad treatment from above, submissive

@@alfredopampanga9356 not all Filipinas are submissive? Fatalistic yup.

@@mmirafuentess1990 one can never say “ all” But I’m struck by the way Filipinos accept rude , overbearing treatment from anyone in authority. As an Australian I feel like saying “ Go f### your mother “ to some of these people. Watch how they stand waiting for ferries that don’t respect timetables. Rude , dismissive staff talking thru a tiny hole in security screen Tourist bureau staff who look at you blankly when I say “ Good morning “ In this instance I pointed out to her that her response would get her fired in any place else.

@@alfredopampanga9356 I was immediately thinking of and in relationships only. Indeed, there many rude and disrespectful people everywhere we go in the universe & yes $SOME$ management or higher positioned people in PI treat their employees horribly. And, I myself have experiences rude, dismissive or less acceptable Filipino behaviors (@ the airport, McDonald’s and JB’s (don’t go there), whilst the tourists received preferential treatment (mostly light skinned). Happened each time when I’m behind a tourist or a foreigner. (I looked scraggly after a 17 hour flight, yet, I bothered to say, how’s your morning or day or evening.) Yes, the “reply would get him/her fired any place else”. Smh, as the moment this happens, he/she chooses not to be tipped. And, I may (just) write an email to corporate, I have her/him give me their name and badge number. We should all be considerate, less robotic, (let go of your) smiles, say hello. Leave your worries $nd problems at home because the moment you bring them with you at work, (game over). It affects your productivity. You’re here to do your job and get paid. Lastly, speak up if you’re mistreated behind closed doors. Amen.

@@mmirafuentess1990 It’s too easy to say there are rude disrespectful people everywhere. I can assure you that the relationship between authority and people is different in Philippines. Case in point. Ferdinand Marcos steals 9 billion dollars. What happens? No prosecution. And the Filipinos elect his son as president. This would never happen in another country

US Navy with no patience

What made you leave Thailand?

Philippines sucks for living. Great for tourism. Lived there 30 years. Your summary is accurate but incomplete.

I absolutely loved Bali 30 years ago until around 2008 ,I hear it has been ruined by overbuilding and overcrowding now. 😢