American Beggars in The Philippines. Every Man Has a Story 

Thanks for posting this Mark. I too am married to a filipina shes 38 now im 59 now i am American weve been married 11+ years and live stateside in Louisiana. I have seen how the filapinas change when they get to the US and i dont recommend anyone bringing them home with them they CHANGE believe me. My wife is 5'2 and weighed 80 lbs when she got here. she was skinny with a nice but butt now she weighs 200+ lbs and is a rude toad frog looking something with a terrible attitude whew i dont think that would be the case if she saw girls hitting on me every day like they did in the PI.

Married after 2 months? Gave her access to everything? It is definitely his fault for being in that situation. I would never ever give my wife/gf/partner access to all the bank accounts. I have accounts I only have access to and also setup a separate joint account as well that I fund from my main account.

Noticed the HD quality of this video compared to the others I’ve watched so far. Good job once again 👍

Appreciate those cautionary tales. Some guys are not prepared, or some hook up with the wrong person. Be careful guys. All the best to you and Jen.

It's good to educate your Pinay about finances, as it doesn't seem to be very well understood there, nor here in the US either. And having things set up for them when you go to your final resting is very important. But, as the man you spoke of who transferred everything there foolishly, no matter how much you trust your Pinay, wouldn't it make sense to have an "Escape Plan" and something left back home just in case? Sounds like common sense to me.

I love listening to these stories. About the 2d story: *why getting married in the PH if you can't get a divorce? It's a bad decision, legally/financially wise.* I mean what are the benefits in getting married for the foreigner?

Great video Mark. I know some women can be bad in all countries. Unfortunately they know a lot of men's weakness. I know when I retire later this year I believe no matter what you need to leave yourself an out and have an emergency fund that's set away just for yourself. You never know what could happen.

Does it seem like ever since you guys told the story of helping John, the beggars are coming out of the woodwork?

I have a childhood friend working in hk a mother of two with two bf one is French and the other is Australian. While she and bf had a Christmas vacation a box of chocolates and assorted personal things the third one arrived from Australia. And I haven't talked with her since 2020 before the lock down when her Spanish bf that time I met him in Malatapay and guide him into their home. I got embarrassed when he once told me about euros,cellphone and wine he was asked.....its just not my kind of thing. Greed is every where and who would have thought when those people go to church on Sunday.

This is an important message to all. Thanks for the conversation.

Mark, there are scammers everywhere, no matter who or where you are. It is shameful to hear this, that a foreigner would treat her as a guest in the Philippines country. Just makes me feel shameful. This story makes me sick. 😮

Older expats are in a very vulnerable position, relying on these women to take care of them in their final years. I saw my dad become a frail elderly man from age 76 to 85 as he declined from Parkinson. He lived in ohio with his loving family around. If you don't have that loving supportive family, life would become impossibly difficult.

Very good video Mark..all new expats should watch this.

You covered it all the good the bad and the ugly. Thank you for sharing.

"If losing $700 wipes you out what the he'll are you doing in the Philippines", LOL I like this guy.

Fools rush in where wise men fear to tread...

When I move to the PH next year, my plan is to have a PH bank with just budgeted living expenses. If my SO is on the account, then that is all that could be drained. I'll keep all of my $ in USA very protected. Nice to have a heads up of what could happen with too much trust.

Thank you for highlighting this subject. In the US there are more and more people asking for handouts when they could make some different choices and help themselves better. I am for helping people but not those who make bad choices again and again and then expect others to step in and help them.

Yeah, I have seen several bloggers mention that one guy at the meetup. World has all types. Always trust your gut.

Keep up the good work Mark! I enjoy

the trick she pulled is so well known in the phils.if he gets a lawer and if its all true she will be brought to justice.he has rights .good vid .tc there

Good day. Thank you so much. I have learned to expect these problems. Too many scammers in the world. Thank you for all the info.

A very informative video, for all expats wanting to retire in other country be very careful in choosing woman to take care of you don't just grab a girl to be your partner.

Good stuff Mark.

your wise and give great advice

So much for paradise in the Philippines.

I actually lost my passport in the Philippines but I was taken care of by the embassy. No problem getting back to South Korea

in Mexico and other foreign countries when you are broke you can go the us embassy they will give you cash plus airline ticket to us.

Great video Mark. Please take care of yourself.

The one poor bastard that is married and his wife said it is not working out and wants him to leave, I would say nope. We are married and I am not leaving the house. You want to go feel free.

Meant to say thank you for posting this

THANK YOU FOR SHARING . .

There are really no guarantees in life. People change over time. Foreigners may choose to live in with their younger girlfriend then when she becomes nasty in the future, kick her out and find yourself a good home for the aged with 24/7 caregiving services, an in-house doctor and nurses. A Japanese retirement community has been thriving in Cavite, Southern Luzon for many years now.

Thanks Mark for all of your videos. I have been here 18 years. {Married to a Filipina} So much happier here. The USA has chanded for the worst. I am a 69yo American Navy veteran of 8 years. And never thought America could get so low. Just my opinion. SAD

well.. she cant force you out of the house even if she owns/paid for it. it conjugal property. he should have gone to the cops or the barangay

Well, that's pretty harsh but it's important to understand what can happen. I guess there needs to be some kind of contingency planning, but even that's not a perfect solution as you've mentioned if someone's mental faculties fail them.

Always good Mark..Phil.

Hi Mark I really enjoy your storytelling keep the good work up

Unless you know the person and really know his situation the best thing to say in most cases is to "hold that thought" step away and keep moving, they'll get the picture and move on to the next person, keep your guard up and don't allow yourself to get hypnotized by a patch of hair. Sorry, it had to be said.

good job Mark! People need honest information. Will they listen???

Great video!

So true....it does happens to locals too though these days...they live a lifestyle more than their earnings...

It seems to me a lawer would be a good idea BEFORE making big decisions there. Won't to build a house get a lawyer, Won't to get married get a lawyer, ....... even if I was to get married in the US she would not be on my bank account.

Never been in that position but common sense dictates. Go to a country where there's no entitlement to welfare you have a contingency fund that you can use to get home. I think Calvin from Sunshine Shoulders mentioned the guy with the hat doing the rounds at the Dumaguette meet & greet!

I really feel sad when I hear some foreigners who experienced bad like this, because I know the feeling.

You can never trust a drunk!!

That is scary on so many levels.

Despite pensions and savings to help funds for living costs the benefits of taking up a job like teaching language has the advantage of learning to adapt to a new culture with the people that can make it work.

Great video and information I have not seen any foreign begger's in Sipalay yet. But you never never know.

It's getting worse. 2023, we are going to see all the more things happening.

That's a paradise you live in !😃🤜

Sad stories, Mark. That hat gives you a new look.

Good video Mark, However it was just a little bit annoying seeing the reflection of your window in your glasses. Keep up the vlogs, I think you do excellent interviews with such diverse expats!

New world now with Begpackers everwhere ....

I don’t know about in the Philippines but in the USA being married does not stop anyone from having a separate bank account.

Mark it's driving me crazy. Your shirt is buttoned up wrong. lol Good video as always.

Mark, If I understood correctly, the one guy married his Filipina some 2 decades ago, she was in her twentie he in his fifties, they lived happily him and his caring wife. Then. 20 years later she milked him for all he had and did not need him anylonger. Correct? So sad, so the good Filipina showed her real face after decade or longer. 😔

Lesson learned dont trust anybody even the closest person in your life.all is capable of doing evil.dont entrust everything.you give or share but leave more to yourself.

Homelessness is a frame of mind as well as a frame in space. The homeless float into areas like California, Arizona, Nevada and SE Asia with their last buck. Haven't been taught finance, (or common sense) homelessness is an eventuality for those that have never prepared themselves (lazy people) for the end of life (or life in general).

Of course one decent expat could help the elderly gentlement transfer his deposits to a new Phil account or an American one. Direct deposit changes can be done w/the VA, SS, etc. Taking advantage of older people happens everywhere unfortunately.

Enjoy your videos Mark. Interesting stories and more reason to be cautious and deliberative when going into a relationship. Trust can only be earned with time and even then it's never guaranteed that someone won't still betray your trust.

what is the best area to live in in the Philippines? what are the monthly rent and expenses? Looking for a 1 or 2-bedroom house is a safe area.

Tell him to see Tulpo the broadcaster now the a senator

Like your VID'S. Gonna go to PI....

The American bagger you were talking about was probably not American. He’s probably half American. I believe I’ve ran into the same guy in Manila with a perfect English accent looks American, but the brown guy came up to me after and said he was Filipino. Either way he’s a scammer.

Nijce ...

Giant house you got..

this video is why I stay away from foreigners when I am in the Philippines..

Wow

I have never seen it but I rarely see other expats here in Davao City. I have no idea where they hang out. I have only lived in Davao for 3 years and one in Bohol. My friends are Filipinos. I don't hang out in bars either I am sure some go there.

RU-vidrs promoting the expat lifestyle doesn't help the situation. Yeah, guys have always been around that messed up. Let's say your channel inspired 100 guys to move to the Philippines, and maybe 20 messed up and ended up broke. Yeah, it is all about personal responsibility and correct choices. However, the RU-vidrs are a part of this equation and that starts by selling some kind of hope to people who probably are not financially stable enough to retire early or create a successful business in a foreign country. Then the expat community gets surrounded by these type of guys and end up getting scammed or making loans that never get paid back. How many expat lifestyle RU-vidrs are out there? If my numbers are close to actual numbers, then this is a trend you will see a lot more of.

Tell him go to Raffy tulfo

your missing the thanks button

When I come to the Philippines to live, I would hope to have in place some sort of method to alarm the medical authorities of the decline of my mental faculties. If I can't remember my name, it's time to send me home. The Proof of Live method just might work.

That's tough 🤣🤣🤣

You need a income before you go anywhere.

It's a shame that this guy did what he did gives the rest of expats a bad reputation.

🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

You guys dont know raffy tulfo he is the person who can help you. You should contact his station incase anything happens just watch youtube you will know why

That’s some kinda grim there. Yeah, doubt I could raise more than that 10 or 20K add in $1200 @month SSI and make it. Hear of guys doin it. Suspect I’ll be livin in my car here in Merica in the not too distant future.

These guys sound like interesting characters. You should start a topic in your channel titled "down and out in the PI". I bet you can wring out some interesting stories from them.

If RU-vid went away, wouldn't you be in that same situation?

Bottom line be prepared!!

😎👍🇺🇸

How would he get into Thailand or back to the USA without a passport?

got that john d mac donald hat and glasses goin on.....ru a trav fan? ..

Australians are not eligible for an age pension unless living in Australia.

That level of naive thinking is disheartening.. feel sorry for the guy, but blind trust is not something you give, it's earned.

If they are homeless in the Philippines they are not going to do any better going back to the USA or any other western country.

Don't ever marry them and keep finances secret!

Plenty homeless in usa.

Creepy

May I ask are you still paying income tax to US or Canada ? Do you pay tax to Phillipines ? Who does these foreign taxes

Walk away

It's crazy so many guys it seems over 70 lose their way and mind at life. Is it desperation the reason for giving all their life savings to a stranger woman? I mean it's so sad all they worked for only to go down the drain and they are tossed away like a piece of garbage.

BUMS GONNA BUM

Spot on with your the scammers. Whenever I visited the Philippines and bump into another foreigner, I only say hi and move on. They would try to strike up a conversation and I would just excuse myself telling them I’m in a hurry. I don’t need to hear their stories. I got married to a wonderful Filipina and brought her to the States. We had a wonderful marriage and relationship. She was true blue. A very hard working woman and life partner. Been together for 36 years until she passed away 2 years ago. The problem today is that relationships develop too quickly. I knew my future wife for 2 1/2 years before we got married. I don’t understand how you think you know someone for only a few months and get married. You get what you deserve, I guess.

Sounds like America took out the trash and it went to the Philippines

How do we really know what she will be like in 10 or 20 years?

How much does a hitman cost?😁