Why This Successful Banker Chose the Philippines. Every Man Has a Story

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@EdwinCV-dh8qc 5 ай бұрын

Mark,great interview with Jeff ,one of you best ever and yes have him back on maybe on a regular basis thanks.

@everymanhasastory 5 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊 I'm so glad you liked it

@pietro13 2 ай бұрын

Mark is in my view helping the conversation on course, and not exactly interrupting. But I understand one mis-cued chipping in from the host and the listener might get focussed on if such interruptions would happen every time onwards. Mark is pretty measured and sensitive as a host. It is a joy to listen to his intelligent comments along the way.

@totiriel6079 Жыл бұрын

Im a Filipino grew up in the Philippines and went to the US in my late 20s. Now retiring in the US military. I can say that i enjoyed my life more when i was in the Philippines. I just realize that those were the best time of my life during my time in the Philippines. I have been around the world but there are no human being that are very caring and genuine people like Filipinos.

@denniszenanywhere Жыл бұрын

If I am only thinking for myself, I’d say it’s nice to live in the Philippines but if I am thinking about the problems of the country being a road for more than 20 years, I’d say it has many and is probably behind a 100 years to the rest of the developed world.

@jmm3688 Жыл бұрын

@@denniszenanywhere if your in the provinces, I might agree with you. But places like the BGC, in my opinion is 20 years ahead of in city in the USA. But for the Philippines it’s expensive, for the Philippines. From what I understand Clark city is going to compete for the most modern city in the world.

@lourdes86179 Жыл бұрын

@@denniszenanywhere it is started to be good now. Like my city , the road going to the remote area has a bew road now.

@ramonlacausa Жыл бұрын

I agree to you Toti Riel! 👍🇵🇭

@iang3728 Жыл бұрын

I think most people enjoyed their life as a kid more than as an adult. Regardless of location.

@jackyshultz995 Жыл бұрын

Filipinos in general are profound people. They are blessed with human qualities that would make you feel important and treasured. These human qualities made the Philippines the heart beat of the world. People flocked to this country despite of its shortcomings. I am not in the position being physically present in this beautiful country to enjoy the real meaning of full. Live a full and happy life....

@geraldineheimy7748 Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@zzzzzsleeping Жыл бұрын

Philippines deserves your special message. Filipinos don't have much but they are kind, generous and happy people.

@margaritalagumbay8310 Жыл бұрын

Thanks😊❤️

@theoneandonly2856 Жыл бұрын

True to the core!

@pearloftheorient8336 Жыл бұрын

Bless you sir for your kind words towards Our beloved country Philippines and it's people

@dr.detroit2877 Жыл бұрын

I think after being isolated in Taiwan for so many years, Jeff needed to be more involved in where he lived. His life was stifled and he needed to be included in the culture. The Philippines is exactly what Jeff needed to feel alive again. America is full of hate and frustration, too many people raging over things that don't matter. Good interview of a very intelligent guest. 👍

@erlindakahn2831 Жыл бұрын

Mark, Let your guest /Jeff contact Alex Kosh among others. He is also single. Thanks.

@samohtsolacad229 Жыл бұрын

Yes, very sadly, America is being overrun by Satanism, from Govt supported craziness (wokeness, gay agenda, disregarding the rule of law, etc) down to the teachers cowardly playing blind through their teaching of "it's ok to swap the sexes" to the really too you to even understand themselves.

@88Goldilucks88 Жыл бұрын

Even i, i still choose Philippines, why? Because very resilient. No amount of typhoon, earthquake, tsunami can take away their smiles and positive thinking that is why it's easy to recover from crisis.

@keithclunk3125 Жыл бұрын

Excellent guest. Intelligent and likeable with an extremely clear and easy-on-the-ear delivery. I could happily listen to this guy talk for hours as he's very knowledgeable of SE and NE Asian countries. He instantly joins the top 1% of Dumaguete expats worth getting to know if you enjoy intelligent conversation. Notice how he never once interrupted the interviewer. Not only good manners but it it's 'Interviewing 101'. Perhaps a lesson to be learned there.

@erlindakahn2831 Жыл бұрын

Yes indeed! Jeff is an eloquent speaker.

@graciosajordan1465 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you..

@ramonlacausa Жыл бұрын

Agree to you Keit. 👍

@isabelitaayala5810 Жыл бұрын

We still want to be HOW we are, loving, happy and very hospitable. Contented with little things that we have and very resilient with mother nature!!! That's why I'm proud to be FILIPINO, more authentic and more HUMAN!!!

@voxangeli9205 Жыл бұрын

Isabelita Ayala, i absolutely agree!🤟

@gregdixon5848 Жыл бұрын

That interview goes to the top of the list. Jeff is an introvert like many of us and shares the same trepidation of encountering new places and new people. He is well spoken and can vocalize how many people feel about Asia and Phil in particular. Honest opinions which confirm our own. Great interview from both sides of the table.

@chiachinchang3841 Жыл бұрын

I am local Taiwanese, live in Kaohsiung . Taiwan and Philippines has a lot of business opportunities to be done.

@zzzzzsleeping Жыл бұрын

As I said over and over that a successful living in the Philippines or any of your host countries is by not comparing your life where you came from. Filipinos don't have much but they are kind and happy people.

@theclimbto1 Жыл бұрын

I feel where you are coming from. But I think a positive way to look at it is this. Because there CAN be a toxic and negative way of holding where you came from as the 'standard' and using that to downplay where you are. So I understand your view. However, that's idiotic. If you liked it there so much, why are you here? Go back, and stop bashing where you are. You left for a REASON. Something there you didn't like, something here you looked forward to. It's the differences between the host country and where you are from that brought you here in the first place, and THOSE differences should be acknowledged, celebrated, praised and enjoyed. You should lift up where you are for the differences that brought you there. I think some people get an idea of what it will or should be like, and the reality doesn't meet the expectations... and they take that frustration out on the Host Country. But that's on them for not doing enough research, for properly understanding where they were going. Like most things in life, nothing is perfect and we should temper our expectations so as to not be disappointed when reality doesn't match.

@leetirona7769 Жыл бұрын

I came to the US over 40 years ago and also retired from the military. It’s truly had changed so much. I thought that living in a gated community would at least be safer but a week ago I just experienced something I thought I would only see in movies. A neighbor was shot in broad daylight and it had truly traumatized and shaken me to the core. It’s making me think really hard if I should move out of the US.

@iwantthatcom Жыл бұрын

This guy is probably the most intelligent person you ever interviewed and it clearly shows in this video.

@everymanhasastory Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it 😊

@pubkentos4501 Жыл бұрын

Agreed… 😊

@paulz6491 Жыл бұрын

“ I like to compare countries to neighbours more than the US because the US is not the end all and be all” Terrific comment by your guest, always best to compare countries to their neighbours to get a better idea of how they are developing. Thank you for the interview.

@georgeacenas2349 Жыл бұрын

Totally valid. I'm a FilAm w/ an interest in Malay culture in history.

@pubbets7290 Жыл бұрын

Great interview! I lived and worked in Taiwan for almost 4 years. Some of my best memories so far. I don't think you'll find friendlier people in the world, and that's where I discovered the Philippines thanks to dating one of the many OFW there. She took me to Manilla to meet her family back in 2008 and I've been wanting to go back ever since!

@friendsaroundtheworld7184 Жыл бұрын

I agree with your perspective Jeff 101% about my country Philippines, that a developed country can change their people. I feel that too, because I'm living abroad. Japan is a good, beautiful country but I feel people are busy and cold for me. Living for many years here I can say that my personality has been changed like a robot who has no feelings at all, I mean just talking without expression on your face.. Sometimes I think I still like simple life but warm people with emphathy, respect with elders.

@nestortumaquip3769 Жыл бұрын

Thank you to both of you for more information about our beloved country Philippine. What a wonderful interview.❤❤❤❤. I am a Filipino since birth but I worked in the U.S soil for more than 34 years and planning to retire in the Philippines hopefully 2024 or 2025. Once again, thank you very much a very positive messages.

@dwaynekeith156 Жыл бұрын

Great Great interview . Another interview with this nice man would be good.

@maryellen5616 Жыл бұрын

Interesting interviewee! Very insightful and has mastery of what he talks about. Non-judgmental, very level headed. I find him a very intelligent subject. Good job, Mr Mark!

@huckactivate2658 Жыл бұрын

WOW this man has a lot of knowledge about Manila and Duterte. lm amazed I'm from Makati Manila

@gemmalee3032 Жыл бұрын

He knows that USA is not sure if Philippines an American ally; and he could sense that mainland China is occupying stealthily Philippines, creepy.....

@TimBailey-io7tl Жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, super interesting interview guest. The best of all your interviews to-date in my opinion. Hope there will be a part 2? Best wishes

@momoydacuycoy Жыл бұрын

I agree please have a 2nd interview with him. He have a lot interesting life experience to share to all of us.

@JeffMathias Жыл бұрын

Yep, get his views an dating,

@johns7002 Жыл бұрын

Yes, he was very interesting and I'll be watching if I see he is on again.

@dongshengdi773 Жыл бұрын

@@momoydacuycoy the Philippines will forever be lagged behind because of institutionalized corruption. That's why the Philippines will always be poor

@ramonlacausa Жыл бұрын

Agree to you Tim! 👍 Salute to you Mark and Jeff! 👍🇵🇭

@gregorypeter9719 Жыл бұрын

Big thumbs up on this one Mark. Real interesting guy.

@teresitavillavert6835 Жыл бұрын

Fully agree, that Duterte administration changed the crime rate way down. IM Not afraid travelling anymore.

@Thrivinglife3835 Жыл бұрын

Great interview. He is a smart guy and well rounded person. I hope he can meet a beautiful, kind, educated and smart Filipina. 😊

@violetaduro1599 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark for inviting Jeff to share his thoughts not only about Philippines but also about other countries. Very interesting and very fascinating person. I’m from the Philippines and currently working here in Toronto, I’m so glad there are other nationalities who appreciate the goodness of our country. More power to you both.

@Em-qe4tj Жыл бұрын

Your best guest ever. He has Balanced views and tempered opinion. Has excellent perspective of the Philippines. We welcome foreigners like him.

@everymanhasastory Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@cube21k Жыл бұрын

I don't think the Philippines is left behind in terms of economic development. The way the Philippines is doing is different from others.

@gemmalee3032 Жыл бұрын

Philippines IS way, way behind its Asian contemporaries in all respects.

@zethcao11 Жыл бұрын

@@gemmalee3032 ouch!

@quesee08 Жыл бұрын

we are behind but partly because we are over-populated. Thats the part I disagree with Jeff. Philippines have no big land space nor big economic growth(nor we want to) to handle all its population.

@justingriffin2546 Жыл бұрын

MY NEIGHBOURS ARE COOKING WITH STICKS MAN...

@francisclemente3855 Жыл бұрын

Filipinos generally learned how to speak English since the early 1900s when the Americans first came to the Philippines. I myself graduated from an American Baptist missionary school in the Philippines where English is the medium of teaching. The Siliman University in Dumaguete is actually the sister school of my alma mater the Central Philippine University in Iloilo City.

@thekormans3582 Жыл бұрын

Great interview.. This guy is so smart.

@garylow5491 Жыл бұрын

Interview people like this banker who is intelligent and who has travelled widely and not always looking for the cheapest place to stay.

@Thrivinglife3835 Жыл бұрын

😊 This comment made me smile

@wayne6969able Жыл бұрын

This was one if not the best sit-down interviews I have ever seen. I never winked my eyes at all those 40 minutes. Kudos to you!

@everymanhasastory Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 Your comment made my day ❤️

@garyt7232 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your interview with Jeff. All the best to you and Jen.

@oscieestanislao5840 Жыл бұрын

We're lucky to have you Jeff here in the Philippines, you seems to be a good man with tons of mullah that will be a great addition to our population. I hope you stay here for good.

@danielwells774 Жыл бұрын

”Tons of mullah” 😂😂💀💀

@tedrobertson1344 Жыл бұрын

Tons of knowledge, share some tips for investment moves

@jasondehn2024 4 ай бұрын

When I was a kid my family went to the USA, back in the early eighties, we drove across the country. If you broke down,the people would help you out, people back then would help you out, never in my life in New Zealand did I see people so nice. American people are the best.

@joelmoss2401 Жыл бұрын

This guy is one of the smartest people you’ve ever interviewed. Thank you for allowing him to present his perspective on you channel. Very good interview.

@everymanhasastory Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Joel and for taking the time to comment 😀

@gingertea5637 Жыл бұрын

Filipinos are happy and friendly by nature. I agree it's nice to be friendly wherever you go and whatever country you are in and be a good person. ✌ 🙂

@nikkibelmont9199 Жыл бұрын

watching from San Diego, CA. this is the most enlightening conversation. but Mark let him talk....

@cesarbarbas1158 Жыл бұрын

We are happy knowing they like our country Philippines.welcome

@midlifewanderings Жыл бұрын

We might not be as progressive as the other SE Asian countries but it's perfectly okay. My husband and I lived here for three years and from that experience he has learned so much about our lifestyle and since coming back to the States all he does is long for the day when we can retire in the Philippines. There's so many factors that contribute to our decision: one of which is the political climate that we are in right now and also the unbelievable hatred and anger that the people here exhibits on a daily basis. It seems that people here are on the edge constantly I'm actually scared to visit bigger cities nowadays. Thanks for a great perspective. Best of luck to you!!

@samsungdelila5960 Жыл бұрын

Dumali n nmn ulol dinown n nmn pilipinas we are third largest economy in ASEAN countries..our GDP is bigger than other eastern European countries and some others parts of the world.. Philippines is emerging industrialized country in the world also

@midlifewanderings Жыл бұрын

@@samsungdelila5960 good heavens. The guy is expressing his opinion based on his travel experiences to other SE Asian countries and he has the right to his opinion. Relax ka lang dyan, besides you said it yourself - the Philippines is an "emerging" country and you're right dyan. That's where we are right now emerging pa lang tayo and hopefully we will be at par with our more progressive neighbors. Peace.

@georgeacenas2349 Жыл бұрын

Sometimes, tradition trumps modernism. As a Fil Am w/ roots in Mindanao I'm confident my cousins would calmly defend their land to any invader. This would include a recently modernized country that's behaving like a bully.

@zethcao11 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for staying in the Philippines. Your Life becomes meaningful when you share your life to others, by helping those who are in need, accepting who they are and not being antagonist, love them without condition. 🙏🙏🙏

@lindamando1794 Жыл бұрын

Pilipino family oriented and have family values, even though have a problem still happy and smiling face ❤😂

@stevencoughran6115 Жыл бұрын

Mark good interview this Guy reminds me of Elon Musk ,nice guy keep up the Good work we love you

@TheSunflower777 Жыл бұрын

Great interview - learned a lot from both speakers. I pray you all have great long lives wherever you decide to settle down. Prayers from Scotland soon retiring in Philippines.🎉

@Zee_1003 Жыл бұрын

He can totally create his own channel because I think he xan do so much more and people can learn a lot from him since he said he feels his purpose here more.

@1rjona Жыл бұрын

I’m somewhat similar to this guy. I worked in banks for decades. By now most of it in different countries. The difference is I’m filipino. Living in developed countries means working most of the time. Thats why you are there. It does feel lonely especially when you get transferred every few years. Philippines maybe hot , overcrowded and chaotic but it does welcome you

@lailaatallah1857 Жыл бұрын

Very thoughtful interview. Thanks to you both!

@annavirnadaiz6502 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr Banker, for your perspecrive of Philippines is very positive . You really embrace the culture and differences of this country willingly. As a Filipino I'm so glad to hear your story. Wish you all the best of your stay here .

@iamwesterncanadian570 Жыл бұрын

Great interview Mark.

@JRINASIA Жыл бұрын

Mark, very smart guy. Great interview. In & out for past 45 years in the Philippines is still same. Nothing changed.

@jimbo3609 Жыл бұрын

If you have the fund. The Philippines will be a good fit and you will have a good life there.

@chubbycheeks6643 Жыл бұрын

We told you so, it's more fun in the Philippines! We are the friendliest, most resilient, loving people.

@nemiaepal7305 Жыл бұрын

# Duterte forever more 🇵🇭💪❤️ Thank you sir for your observations. I salute you. Now you know that FPRRD is tough leader. Filipino loves FPRRD. Go to Davao. I am from Davao and it's a nice city to live too.

@ednaloy3548 Жыл бұрын

"The first will be the last and the last will be the first" the Philippines is a sheep nation, preserved for God's purpose.

@ednaloy3548 Жыл бұрын

Visit northern Philippines also😊

@brianjohnson7941 Жыл бұрын

I usually don't comment on videos, but wanted to say that this video was super interesting. It's one of my favorites of your interviews. I liked hearing about his views of the world and cultures. I hope he decides to spend some more time in Dumaguete - it sounds like he may enjoy it over Manila. Another interview with him in the future would be great.

@everymanhasastory Жыл бұрын

Thank you Brian your opinion means a lot to me

@ramonlacausa Жыл бұрын

I Agree.

@tinanugget5419 Жыл бұрын

Great Observation about the Philippines.. Thank you for loving my country 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭❤️❤️❤️

@supermelville7838 5 ай бұрын

The Filipinos are very grateful to the Americans for liberating them from the Spanish and Japanese occupation.

@florentinoacosta6002 Жыл бұрын

I've been retired since 2014 and I have not been back in the US since. I live up here in the north come see us sometime.

@George-hd7tl Жыл бұрын

Are you in Luzon,if so how do u like it up there.

@florentinoacosta6002 Жыл бұрын

@@George-hd7tl yes I live here in Pangasinan and this is my home province. It's okay.

@hyoo-guhxipe82 Жыл бұрын

Jeff appears to be an all-around good guy. He is pretty spot-on on his observations. Comparable to their Northeastern counterparts who "live to work," Filipinos "work to live," in a manner of speaking. However, there is one point that needs a tad bit of clarification on the matter of "English" getting worse in the country. While it is true that more Filipinos have improved their speaking ability (i.e., accent-wise) due to the onslaught of Call Centers or BPOs in the country, they suffer from a grammatical standpoint as a result of the decline in the quality of education as well as in the prevalence of social media lingos which leave the younger generation grappling for the "right" spellings on a number of words.

@faithdino4428 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting topic.. He is a high profile expat. I learned things from him. Watching from Chicago. Here in the US you may be a government connected or private person attitude is the problem..you had to deal with it. In my part as Asian it’s scary….how I wish to be in the Philippines right now stay for good.

@leticiachiok8057 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another interesting interview, Mike. Nice to hear honest political views about China and Taiwan. Knowing some of your interviewee's perspectives on the Philippines and the Filipino people. I wish that more Filipinos subscribe to your channel and learn something.🤗

@ronmccumber5218 Жыл бұрын

He is correct, the average age here is 25. . I met an American here at our condo who was staying 30 days and if he wasn't complaining about the PH he wasn't talking. His GF ask Ne, why I didn't complain, she said he is half Filipino now. LOL, I just go with the flow that is all. Ne has been going to the market here in Davao at 4 AM for 10 yrs. & no one has ever bothered her. I never planned to leave the US & come here until I met Ne on Messenger. Duma is not the only nice place to live in the PH. Just because a lot of vloggers live there.

@retiredinbali9565 Жыл бұрын

Great interview. A smart and insightful man.

@zehappyvibes3962 Жыл бұрын

The Filipino people appreciates the situation they have in life, they learned to live a happy life than to complain of not having things they cannot do or have, which made them more easy to live with. They accept other people in their lives which make them appreciate other peoples from other countries. They tolerate and accept differences and peculiarities of individuals. The interview with Jeff is one informative and intelligent interviews ever. made.

@globetrotting2628 Жыл бұрын

He's very intelligent which makes for an amazing interview.

@vanhalen45 Жыл бұрын

By listening to the thoughtful and reasoned questions of the interviewer, I realize that he is a very decent and compassionate man. Bravo on an exceptional interview with an extremely intelligent and worldly person. Excellent.

@everymanhasastory Жыл бұрын

Daniel your comment made my day ❤️ Thank you for watching ☺️

@arttorres978 Жыл бұрын

Living in other country for a while made me realized phil dosnt need to compete with other countries, otherhand phil should preserve things the way it is, thats makes them unique, family oriented , simplicity, life to live etc..to think you were born to live a good life appreciate everything, not stress .

@kaf2997 Жыл бұрын

PH will fully develop slowly but surely.

@rickmir4100 Жыл бұрын

wow Mark very interesting interview with your guest, amazing perspective about the Philippines

@inclover780 Жыл бұрын

When you look back in history, the Philippines was the leading economy in Asia in the 1960's. After that other countries economies took off and it seemed like the Philippines almost regressed. Losing the US military bases was a blow but not the main problem.

@serj238 Жыл бұрын

Cory aquino destroyed our country by giving pork barrels to politicians. Nothing progressed because all the taxes went to lawmakers' pockets. Where else in the world would you see lawmakers build roads? 95% of that road budget goes to the lawmaker and nothing left for the actual project.

@thaddeuslapidario1998 Жыл бұрын

I am filipino leaving in the US. You have a good point sir. We filipinos figure it out early on that the world is complex and full of Sh!!!t and only rice is unlimited not our lives. So we make sure that 90% of 24hrs 7 days is having fun. Not wasting our time making$$$$.

@pearloftheorient8336 Жыл бұрын

Very well said

@jenniefalqueza1792 Жыл бұрын

The best description of us Filipinos. Thank you for the nice words, Sir! I appreciate the observation you have stated. Filipinos are indeed a special race! ❤️

@john99776 Жыл бұрын

You're thinking of 'Nomad Capitalist' He's the 'go where you're treated best' guy.

@usinebob Жыл бұрын

America is at a mad house right now..

@everythingbeautifulalways6118 Жыл бұрын

Doing well Mark, question's are asked, question's are answerd.

@DonFashionBeauty Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year. Your interview was especially well done. Thank you, Charles

@BULLARDtheOKIE Жыл бұрын

Great interview!!! Well done Mark

@jspice-kl2wc Жыл бұрын

Great interview, thank you. 👍👍👍

@bernadetteoneill7014 Жыл бұрын

Very informative, interesting & detailed interview! Thank you Mr Banker for sharing positive insights on the Phils. You've done well owning investments in the country. God bless on your future endeavours. 👍👏

@diegolima5805 Жыл бұрын

I must say that your interview was very interesting ,he is a very interesting guess and I could see that he is very versatile and intelligent individual. Looking forward for part 2 .

@patrickdarrellobrien1381 Жыл бұрын

Very good interview. Keep up the good work.

@sbhg3166 Жыл бұрын

Hey Mark, appreciate your interviews, it’s good to hear others perspective of the Philippines. For new guys coming to the Philippines, I would recommend them staying at the Park Inn hotel in Bacolod, because there is a walkway directly connected to the SM mall with lots of restaurants, good places to shop, and plenty of coffee shops, including Seattle’s best and Starbucks, it’s a good place to meet people (I find starting conversations with Filipinos is very easy).

@westnash Жыл бұрын

Thanks. What is the cost for a month there? How is the internet?

@sbhg3166 Жыл бұрын

@@westnash it is a hotel and usually rented by the day or week. During peak time it could be $120 a night, but I got them recently by using Agora at $61 per night. They have a restaurant that serves all day and a very small bar area with an open lounge.

@borandell9915 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Just an amazing guy. Any country would be lucky to have him as a citizen. Very intelligent on financial and world affairs. And he is right, American is changing, not for the best.

@herminiasalas6000 Жыл бұрын

people in the Phillippines are so kind and love theirvfamily

@liabheferrole1766 Жыл бұрын

CORNY NIO.

@gilberttravissun5100 Жыл бұрын

You can try visiting Palawan, Iloilo, maybe Cebu, Davao, Bacolod or Ilocos. These places and the people are lovely and aso accomodating. You‘ll be surprised how people goes throgh their lives. Happy, helpful and contented.

@alroberts193 Жыл бұрын

It is hard to do business in the Php due to the bureaucracy of the Govt. system. Secondly, foreign businesses can set up shops in the Php. but can own 40% ownership the rest has to be Filipino citizens owned. But I read last summer of 2022 that the outgoing Pres. Duterte changed all that by having foreigners own 100%. Still, I am not sure if this has been implanted. Thirdly, Electric Power Services cost so much compared to other ASEAN countries. It is the highest cost per Killowat consumed if I am not mistaken. MERALCO the Electric company that provides electrical services in Metro MNL. made such studies years ago of the cost bases per household, business & govt. offices the electrical consumption based on these algorithms & found out that the cost was highest amongst ASEAN countries. Fourth: Infrastructures. Thailand is way ahead in infrastructure. It is efficient & good roads are everywhere even in rural areas. I was totally impressed. I wouldn't be surprised if Vietnam is going to surpass the Php. in economic development. Anyway that's my 2cents.

@johnnier.o.d4746 Жыл бұрын

but I was wondering,here you are watching vlogs about the philippines ..... are you suppose to spend your energy watching vlogs about thailand & vietnam ??? what the !!!!!!😂🤣😂🤣-🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄 .....

@edwardsamuel9460 Жыл бұрын

This man has common sense. Few people like him. He is good at assessing the situation in the world. He knew that the USA is not a safe country to be in but the Phillipines is.

@pling120 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mark it was a great interview again Thumbs up

@usinebob Жыл бұрын

Awesome interview….great video

@orvillelb Жыл бұрын

Good interview.

@Ymanntronics Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed listening to Jeff‘s story before he decided where to stay and his assesment about the Philippines. I wish him an enjoyable stay in our beloved country.

@everymanhasastory Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching ☺️

@marlonmendoza2882 Жыл бұрын

Great content. This guy Jeff is spot on with insight about the culture. Thank you for sharing this interview Mark. Kindness, humility, and love for family is still what nurtures the human spirit and it is still very much alive in Filipino culture.

@rolandabalos9116 Жыл бұрын

excellent interview! great content…thanks for the positive portrayal of the philippines

@Tom-sv5zw Жыл бұрын

New to the Philippines and living in Muntinlupa area of metro Manila. This is a beast of a city. I rarely see a foreigner and interacting with locals does not seem as easy as areas I see from KZfaq vloggers from other parts of the Philippines. I am an easy going and friendly person. I will be staying in the Philippines but will be making my way out of Manila within the year. There’s a reason foreigners don’t live here except for business or other demands. I’ve passed thousands of people in a day’s time and not seen a foreigner. Going anywhere is a struggle due to traffic. I’m not getting down on Manila but it is what it is. Not easy living.

@TeaRho Жыл бұрын

Curious as to how you ended up there. Even locals need a tough gut to live in the general, mass populated area. The great divide between the gated community and not (real native born to the area) is massive.

@alans.philippines Жыл бұрын

Manila is VERY tough. Start in Cebu. Try Dumaguete / the island of Negros in general, then Bohol / Panglao, and then places like Siargao or Palawan. Negros is considered the best overall for foreigners.

@alans.philippines Жыл бұрын

I will rarely if ever go back to Manila. It would only be for a connecting flight ✈️. The city is just too dirty.

@Tom-sv5zw Жыл бұрын

@@TeaRho my wife is from here and I told her we will live in the Philippines but not Manila. We rent a nice house in a gated guarded community so we are fortunate in that respect. We will be moving within the year

@TeaRho Жыл бұрын

@@Tom-sv5zw That figures. There are many interesting, better cities, areas in the Metro but it will depend on your finances and preferences in lifestyle. Good luck! 😀

@josephreyes6214 Жыл бұрын

He could be a good model to follow especially for Philippines

@imeldageneroso8369 Жыл бұрын

This is the best interview so far. Intelligent, interesting stories. 👏👏👏 Part 2 maybe?

@ag4allgood Жыл бұрын

Great to hear Jeff talk about Taiwan. Again I keep hearing the magic word of patience brought up talking about the Philippines & their culture. Hope Xi does not get the Putin syndrome of wanting to attack a free country. Loved the motorcycle throttle cable story Mark ! Amazing.