BUHAY SA AMERIKA: After weeks in the Philippines, DO WE STILL WANT TO RETIRE IN THE PHILIPPINES? 

I owned a Home Health and Hospice in The States Sold it in 2021. Moved and Semi Retired sa Pinas. The Best Decision of Our Lives!

Your storytelling is so engaging that you always keep me hooked from beginning to the end of your videos. Heartwarming to know that despite the unfavorable situation on traffic, etc., there are still people who would love to retire in the Philippines. 🇵🇭

Retired two yrs ago in the Philippines and loving it.

Very nice, Ate Gi. I love how personal it is yet gets you to think deeply about your own circumstances. Thank you for this. ❤

Your vlog is very refreshing po. Something very raw and real about your vlog po. I am also a young nurse based here in Dubai, UAE. I hope to be as successful as you po. Both in career and personal life as well. God bless po ❤️

Ate, you always make me re-think retiring sa Pilipinas more and more. Following your heart and happiness at this time of your life is whats more important 👏

As always, your videos is so refreshing, informative and genuine ☺️ Thank you Mam Gi. 🥰

17 years living in UAE Everytime i travelled to Philippines for vacation it make me feel homesick once I got back in UAE, there is something in the Philippines that makes us want to go back home no matter where we live for so long , the ambience, the people, the food and the nature.

I am far from retirement but i enjoy watching all your videos. Simple and informative. Thank you for taking time to share your life and choices. Makes a lot of sense.

I love your storytelling - you have a real knack for this type of video - we've been in the US for over 30 years but are seriously considering retirement sa inang bayan. we have the same concerns you have and the same desires, too - so your videos are very relatable. Thank you for creating these! Sana tuloy tuloy pa rin stories mo while you guys are in the midst of traveling back and as you settle in your retirement life sa Pinas. God bless always!

What an honest and refreshing video! One subbie gained! ❤ 😊

Thank you for this video! I’ve subscribed to your channel and I really like the way you make your videos. I’m retiring end of this year kasi 65 na ako in December. I’m also retiring in the Philippines (Manila and Davao where I have siblings). I’m a Nurse Educator here in the Bay Area and I’ve lived here for 17 years na rin. I’m looking forward to see more of your videos.

3 years palang ako rito sa US as a nurse pero yan na ang iniisip ko. Paano makapagretire sa Pilipinas. Thank you for this channel po.❤

"Thinking positive collectively". That has a potential to be contagious. What a brilliant idea!❤

I enjoyed this blog - maganda ho! It’s my first time to watch something that you produced and I am impressed by the content, narration, and video. The blog is organized and meaningful.

Lakas pong maka-good vibes ng video na to! Talagang despite the negativities na nakikita at naeexperience natin sa Pinas eh mas marami pa ring positive experiences. We are also on our way to retiring in the Philippines soon. ❤

Hello Ate Gi! After breakfast, I opened my iPad as I usually do. Guess what! Kita ko kaagad new vlog mo and watched it . Do I still want to retire in Phil? Absolutely!!! I told my husband I think I would be happier to retire in Phil. We are now in our 70’s it’s been long overdue to go home. After 43 years in America I am certain it’s about time. Bacolod, where our families live, is better compared to Manila. Building a home is not in our plan, just rent a comfortable house . Matanda na kami! Just live life to the fullest in Phil. Our kids here are okay, thank God. Thinking of being away from them sometimes makes me wonder is it worth leaving them? Hindi naman kami laging nagkikita. Busy sila. I know there are lots of things to consider before going home…selling what we have here ang making arrangements with our finances, medications, etc. one thing for sure, I’m all ready. BTW your vlog is worth waiting. Excited what the new topic will be. God bless 🙏

Beautiful content! It made me think about retiring in the Philippines

Great video! All the feels ❤ Pinas is in my heart, too.

Nice vlog looking forward for my El Nido trip from Uk . Thanks for sharing 😍

Very insightful video. Access to health insurance is a major consideration but having a safety net can offset lack of I suppose. Good luck. We're also from the Bay Area and looking into retirement in the Philippines in 5 years.

I loved seeing your Mom enjoying the boat trip with everyone! ❤❤

Ma’am, ang ganda nyo pong managalog! This is the reason why I love talking to people older than me. I feel more Filipino!

Great insight always, having an elder parent to enjoy, is and will always be a good reason to retire in the Philippines. 🙏🇵🇭

Im 52 and can't wait to go back to the Philippines....We always believe that there's no place like home and just like you Ate Gi we are so determined as early as now, goodluck to all of us♥️

Be thankful that we dont have war in our country

I really don’t want to wait until I can’t walk to live in the Philippines I want to go now before 60…I’m 54 now 😢

❤ love your new video Ate G! Always looking forward to your new content.

Nice Blog Ma'am! Thanks for inspiring us! Keep safe & Enjoy!❤

uwi na kabayan enjoy the rest of your life ang pinas ay walang katulad.

Masugid na taga subaybay here ate G🙋🏻‍♀️ thanks for uploading😊

A short video but i love it. I keep coming back to the Philippines and I enjoy it.

Nice Vlog po...simple , raw yet clear and informative and Good editing..

Wow very relevant topic! You are a great storyteller! 🎉❤ Enjoyed it a lot. Very engaging. 👏👏👏 See you soon again classmate and fam.😄

very refreshing ng mga videos mo…. very authentic and walang bias.. sana lahat ng nagpo post ganito yung content, may sense

Thanks for this po! I’m 28 and just joined the military. Convenient sa US, pero I still keep on thinking about retiring in the Philippines.

I return to my hometown 8 to 10 months every year, doing what I Love to do. Good luck 👍 ❤

I'm 59 and will for sure spend my retirement in the Philippines! I have been working in Norway since 1993 and have dreamed of where to spend my retirement. Thanks for the El Nido footage.

I’m way far from retirement, but listening to you and watching your videos made me miss my hometown. Walang katulad ang saya sa pinas.

I love the voice over! So pleasing to the ear!❤❤❤

We are Filipinos and we will always enjoy the Philippines. We retired in the Philippines, Bicol since 2014.

This is just wow! Worth watching po mam till the end.

Great vid! Thanks for sharing!

Ate G it is heart warming to know that you enjoyed much of your vacations. I like what you said" you and the group agreed not to have many complaints during your trips because it is the reality in the first place like the hot weather, the hustle on transportations being our country compose of island provinces, the horrendous traffic, the bureaucracy etc and many others" those are some of the many complaints of some western tourists and expats but they are foreighners and it is understandable for them. It is very touching that you and your family indeed love our place our culture and wanted to reconnect to our great heritage, our cultures and traditions. Keep safe always kabayan.

Love your videos! You present your story in such an interesting way. 👏👏👏 (And, yes, madaming magagandang lugar sa Pilipinas-“only in the Philippines” talaga! ☺️👍)

Kamusta kababayan🇵🇭maraming salamat for this video. I too am a fellow nurse in the🇺🇸and planning to retire in the🇵🇭❤️very informative ang vlog po nyo and it reassured me that my decision to retire in the🇵🇭is the right decision. Looking forward watching more of your vlogs.

Watching from Greece, thank you for sharing your beautiful video my friend, I'm happy to watch very nice our country ka miss talaga,wonderful video ❤❤❤❤❤

What a great video! thank you for sharing. I am a Filipino American living in Hawaii. I was born and raised in the US and spent my childhood on the continental US but returned to Hawaii after my father retired from the military, my mother was born on Kauai and was the first US born child of my immigrant grandparents from Piddig Ilocos Norte. In the past two years I have had the opportunity to finally visit the Philippines and have become more deeply enchanted by its extraordinary beauty and diverse culture. I want to retire in the Philippines too! I am 61 now and I can't wait to immerse myself and explore more.

WooW! Ate Gi, sooo magical El Nido Vacation, Its one of my Dream vacation! Im sure all of you were soo happy, lalo na si Mom.nyo po shes such a tropper,hahaha😅😅😅, yes ur tour guides were soo friendly and very accomodating, thats our Pinoy traits that the whole world are soo amazed, coz many Europeans, Americans, ect have been to our beautiful Islands esp in EL NIDO. Im.sure going back.to US brings happy memories from.ur El Nido vacation and keep you always smiling 😅♥️, thank you for sharing sooo refreshing to watch 😊♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

I like that statement.. walang complains, given na ang heat and traffic.. that’s reality..

Thanks for sharing this Ate G.

We love here in Philippines..we been here 2 years but we visit Australia to see our families .. its nice to be home ❤❤❤thx for sharing your video

"Moai" for Okinawans that live in a blue zone is one factor that contributed to their longevity. Being with friends and family that support each other definitely makes our life happier and longer. My ultimate goal is also to retire in the Philippines with my family. I love your Channel Ate Gi, just keep it going!

This actually made me thinking 💭 while im in the 🇵🇭 right now, and goin back to 🇺🇸, my only advantage is 44 yrs old palang ako ngayon, way to go!🙏

My mum just moved back here to the Philippines from the US. Best decision she's made so far

Love your video, very insightful and entertaining. Ganda mo magsalita, simple at malinaw. In tagalog or english you express yourself very well and it is a pleasure to listen to you. I have been intending to retire in the Philippines for good and now after watching your video I am dying to do just that. Salamat ng marami.

I want to give you KUDOS for a well told story. For someone still doing full time RN work and doing RU-vid in her sparetime I commend how well you answered the Q: Do we still want to retire in the Philippines - through visuals... One recommendation that you should try is ship cruising. If you live in the Bay Area - I recommend taking a Royal Caribbean cruise (Navigator of the Seas) from Los Angeles Port. Keep doing videos - your strong suit is how well you stick to one question and answer it through the visuals/audio that support or contradict the primary question. BTW - if you decide that you want to try ship cruising and have any questions - I can answer those for you. I am just an avid cruiser and I am not a travel agent selling anything...

What a well thought of experiment with a logical and succinct conclusion.

I like your storytelling style. We’re also considering of retiring in the Philippines. Our main concern is Healthcare and Education - especially maintaining French with our daughter. We’re a mixed family currently living in Canada. We went there last year and enjoyed it. We plan to document more on our vlog the next time we go there.

This video is so fun and refreshing keep it up po!!!

My retirement is not for another 20 years but I plan on retiring in the PH also so your planning and stories are so fun for me to watch.

Hi ate Gi l, always a good time watching ur vlog, your family and friends are now enjoying lGod's blessings, wherever shall you all decide to retire, yeah'll van live your life to the fullest. God bless you po

I hope to be able to retire on both sides of the Pacific, God willing....6 months dito, 6 months doon. Both opposing sides made a very convincing argument kaya why not do both kung kaya. Nice presentation, Ms. Gi!

Thank you for this. This is my delimma because I can't decide where to retire when the time comes. This will push me to do what's best for me and my wife. Our kids are indepedent and have stable jobs to take care of themselves. They even encouraged us to pursue our plans of settling down in the Philippines and we're assured a place to stay when we visit the US. God Bless.

thanks for this very interesting perspective to live and retire in the phils. me and my gf was also thinking of retiring there and enjoy the outdoors and the beautiful life in the phils. thanks!

Thank you for sharing this video. 😊

Nice story and videos! Excellent storyteller! Good decision! Pinas is ❤️

You’re voice is so comforting 🙏🙏🙏 i just shared your video to my siblings and my sister just told me that you guys are batchmates at St. Pauls. ❤❤❤she told me you guys are seeing each other this weekend 😁🙏❤️🙏😁🙏i myself have been in the US for 38 years and there is definitely no place like home. God willing we retire in the Philippines too🙏🙏🙏. May Awa ang Dios 🙏🙏😁

Thanks for sharing. Planning to retire in the Philippines. Nakakamis umowi ng pinas sana maka uwi kami next yr wid my kids

I lived in California for 30 yrs but went back to Philippines in 2015 at the age of 56 to start a business without knowing na retirement ko na pala ito. Currently I am enjoying the life in the province. I owned a condo in Manila, good businesses, rental properties and a Phil pension and US pension. God is good to me…

I'm an IT Mgr here in Australia, working for 13yrs (40yrs old). Pinas din kami kapag nagretire, masaya talaga satin. Nagbakasyon din kami ng sister ko from Vegas last June sa Cebu. We really enjoyed sa Pinas. Great vlog po and Godbless 😊

Thank you for this beautiful vlog🥰new subs from Ottawa, ON Canada

Ang sarap pong panoorin ang vlog ninyo! New sub here😊💕

Talagang maganda mag bakasyon sa sariling bansa kasi nakakatulong ka na sa ekonomiya ng bansa nag eenjoy ka pa..

Thank you for sharing po. Appreciate it.

thanks gor sharing . informative, substantial video more power

Nurse Gi ganda naman ng storytelling nyo! Keep it up

Beautiful narration and edit! Good job ate!!!

I want to thank you for your informative video. Yes, there’s advantages and disadvantages retiring in the Philippines and abroad. Sabi nga you can’t have the best of both worlds. Basta kung San ka masaya at payapa yung healthy ka, comfortable and able to participate in and enjoy life events! ❤

i'm having goosebumps while watching this, i don't know if retiring in the Philippines is a sad or an exciting reality dahil after experiencing life outside of my homeland with all the luxury(!?) that countries like USA, UK etc can offer, deep inside i'm still longing for life in the Philippines, sabi nga nila there's no place like home, i love this video dahil ganito ang nararamdaman ng maraming OFWs who spent most of their lifetime working abroad and in the twilight of their lives being able to go back where we all belong...

Thank you for sharing nakaka inspired talaga mga video mo God bless

I really enjoy watching you video Ate Gi yung nasa Middle Age palang ako pero naeexcite ako sa retirement. Puro kasi ako work I never enjoy myself to travel

Thank you so much po for sharing this wonderful video. Madami po dito specially those are almost there in retiring years or even those couples in their 40's and 50's yan po ang most of the time topic na pinag uusapan. I live po sa Canada me and my friends po we also ask ourself where do we want to reitre. Ganun din po iba iba ang sagot nila. I guess nga po what ever your decision their is no right or wrong. What ever would make you happy just go for it. God Bless po.

Hello ate Gi, nice vlog. I want to retire in the Philippines thinking of that few months pa lang ako sa US… and this is a good video to validate my feelings

Refreshing and inspiring po! Godbless and keep on making videos pa po!

Good, perfect vocally expressed in a proper way. We also plan on retiring in the Philippines but it’s holding us back due to looking for a townhouse or a home to settle first, in that way, we can ship all of our needs like some furnitures, when we arrive, etc…we are also searching a city who would honor our Medicare which someone had mentioned to us, is in Pampanga. Am glad that y’all enjoyed your trip with so much fun. GOD bless y’all. ❤️🌻🙏🏻

That's me in roughly 4 years, I'll retire in the Philippines and visit the States every now and then. I can't wait!

Very well put Gi. Domo arigato. This will be one of my fav videos I will be watching over and over again as motivation for our plans to come to reality... Let's keep on enjoying while we can... 'til our next trip/adventure....

Nice! For sure sa Pinas kayo

Thank you for the video. I still have 2 years in God's willing. I will be in the philippines.

Ang ganda talaga sa sariling bayan🥰sarap panoorin Pinas thanks so much for sharing this video❤

Hi Ate Gi, I'm new to your channel and I'm happy po na ito yung unang vlog na napanuod ko sa channel nyo dahil nakakagoodvibes at inspiring especially for me po na mahilig magtravel sa ating bansa. I've never been to any country dahil napakarami po ritong magagandang lugar talaga at panalo po talaga ang mga Pinoy pagdating sa hospitality. #SupportLocal 😊 I'm happy po na dito nyo po napiling magretire coz truly, there's no place like home. ❤

There's no PLACE LIKE HOME...😊Enjoy to the fullest.

Ganyan po talaga ang mga Pinoy in El Nido. They are willing volunteers to help us to enjoy your vacation. Thank you for your nice video.

Are you the one editing din po? If yes, then you’re amazing po! Nainggit ako na at 28 walang kaalam-alam sa pag eedit lol. Plus the voiceover para akong nakikinig ng podcast. Sobrang smooth! Keep it up po ❤️

Although my Tagalog still has a longgg way to go I still enjoyed your video. Thank you for sharing 🙏

I still got 4 yrs to retire in the Philippines at 63 with $ 2,300 a month on social security. If I stay here in the states I will be struggling with that kind of income just keeping my head above water, in the Philippines it’s decent life already.

Tama, retire where you will be most happy. Thanks for postings

Great video! Honest to heart talk about retirement in PH

Ate Gi you are a good story teller. I like the way you made this video therefore I will subscribe. I am also a U.S. pensioner who decided to retire in the Philippines at the age of 56 last 2015. I hope you can retire soon like me…