Growing up in QC my parents and grandparents always encourage me dream big.. Its nice to live in United States Of America and we are very blessed this great nation give us foundation for our future retirement plans and i am greatful....BORN FILIPINO , PROUD AMERICAN...GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES.
Hi, hopefully I will be retiring in 8 years when I turn 60…I’ve been living and working in New York as a nurse for 30 years now… im planning to retire in Vegas, where taxes are less and life is more laid back..I have nothing to return to in the Philippines..I have a few friends, but that’s it..I’m single and my only son is here with me in the US..I will go visit the Philippines once in a while, but my life is really now here in the US, and I’m happy with that!
It's a case to case basis. Yes, it varies from our experiences. You are all correct because there is truth in what each person have been through. Some people can dismiss the kabastusan ng mga pinoys on the road. And the never-ending road repairs that really do not need repair. Then some pinoys are masochists, they love experiencing the pain of bureaucracy, slow justice system, the outright stupidity of pinoys in playing karaokes, videokes, sound system with scant regard to people sleeping at midnight. Pure rudeness and even clueless. Oh, the chaos in Avenida and EDSA. It is hell. Pinoys are racists too. We have low impression of the other pinoy's ethnicity. Kapampangans look down on Tagalogs, the latter look down on... Name it. In Visayas Cebuanos look down on... Well, you think only Americans are racists? In the US, of course, there problems are... Name it. In Ph, government employees, when you process documents, will give you the back and forth. Slow slow slow. And you can see these employees enjoying the kakanin delivered by vendors as ordinary pinoys languish in the waiting area wondering when their papers will be handed to them. So, to each his own, it would just depend on problems your personality can take. I wish the best wherever your heart may find the serenity and love. Good luck to all.
@@janice8523 Hello! I’ve been living in Las Vegas for almost thirty years! I lived in Los Angeles most of my life, but after the big earthquake in 1994, we decided to move over here and be closer to my mom. We enjoy the better quality of life for us. We actually live in Henderson, which is just outside Vegas and where most of our family lives. I never thought we’d ever leave LA, but I don’t regret moving here. It’s very senior friendly and lots to do, beyond the Strip. Lots of nice parks, senior centers, hospitals nearby, entertainment etc. I wish you the very best!
Good luck and God bless po...i suggest put solar,so that you enjoy free electricty,then buy electric car here...My hubby retired @ work @49 y/o,me at 34y/o...enjoying life in pinas.Praise be to God.
I recently retired to the Philippines after living 50 years in the USA. I settled here because my retirement money goes a lot further. Imagine $1000 is more than enough for one person on a monthly basis, its why I can afford to go Business class everytime I go back to the the USA for a vacation. It also helps that i'm considered a senior citizen cause you get a big discount in restaurants, you get to watch movies for free and you get to go to the front of any line, seniors are the priority. I've only lived here for 1.5 years now and have assimilated to the culture and way of life. The only thing that makes my blood boil is the lack of discipline with regards to the driving here especialyy those pesky motorcycle riders.
Completely agree with you, it’s like they give anyone a drivers license in the Philippines 😂, motorcycles be driving in side walks and not thinking of the people walking.
The Phil has many challenges, more than you mentioned, for me I would prefer the Philippines as it has fresh produce in abundancedepending on where you relocate, Just bought a piece of Paradise in Mindanao ?.Love 🇨🇦 but Philippines is special.
@@hermanhernandez9346 You c an get Phil Health, and get private insurance health coverage as well, a retired friend got confined for 3 nites for blood test and other things as she was not feeling well , total cost was 40,000 Pesos but Phil Health covered most of the bill she had to pay 8,000 out of pocket plus medication/ prescriptions.
I admire Filipinos who can retire in the Philippines. For me, it's too hot and humid to live there. Some relatives came back to the States, as they could not handle the heat etc. One retired in Florida as it might be hot in Florida too but at least he said he could afford AC. Something too expensive in PH.
Same here, I am not used to the heat and humidity anymore. We live in Colorado and enjoy the big open space. Most places in the Philippines tend to be very crowded.
AC in Philippines is like 64k pesos which is around 1.2k USD and most stores include free delivery as well as installation. The price per month I have it running all day is SO MUCH cheaper than paying what I be paying in the US. There’s no way they couldn’t afford a AC in Philippines. Lol
@@denniszenanywhere 1.2k USD would be for the super name brands like Samsung/LG split inverters. You can technically buy cheaper and it will be around $600-400 if you want. Electricity for running all day as well as TV/computer I never went up over $40 per month.
What ive realized living in the us. Kahit saan walanh perfect country even here in the us so much better to go back home sa pinas mas panatag ang loob comfortable after makapag ipon and invests and the thing is mas maeenjoy pinaghirapang pera kasi mas malaki ang value from usd to php. Just my opinion i dont want to be in the us forever rat race dito and madami ding imperfections so why not embrace the imperfections of ur own country ganun din naman in diff ways lang.
Not perfect but healthcare sucks. Questionable medical knowledge specially in the provinces. Make sure you have at least $30K for each person in case you need major surgery. Insurance for 70 yrs old is around $400 a month per person with limited coverage & goes up as you aged. Crowded, traffic is horrendous, Lot of red tapes, inconveniences, electricity is the highest in Asia, Imported items are double or triple the price & more.
@@JunRoss-pp3mv That's the most important thing to consider prior to deciding in moving back to the Philippines, HEALTHCARE. Hende naman sa pag down sa atin bayan pero pagdating sa processo sa ospital o alin man bagay ay hende pa rin nabago yon mabagal na processo due to complicated bureaucratic system. Also, I noticed sa atin mga kababayan na most don't "think outside the box" to facilitate a task, instead rely on the sequence listed in their requirements, prior to proceeding to a next task.
What will I miss? Public trash cans, tap water i can drink, beautiful autumns, college football, highways, good pizza, good hotdogs, the tremendous variety of restaurants we have here.
Also, the U.S. mail system is pretty prompt and smooth in general. I like that there are different couriers to choose from to ship a package with varied pricing and delivery time. It's not perfect because delays or a lost package can happen, but overall, it's good.
I have property in the Philippines but i dont plan to retire there . I still love to live here specially i have formed a life time friends started way back University days in the Philippines and they all live here . I have relatives that are of the same age as me . But the most part I want to be part of the life of my grand children someday . Your video is very relatable . Beautiful editing too . Your narration is soothing to listen to.❤
Sometimes, we need to learn to embrace change because nothing in life is permanent. As we grow older, things change, and we must accept these changes. Material things are temporary and offer only convenience, not lasting happiness.
Hi, i love the tone of your voice, so calm and soothing na pakingan. Ang galing mo din kumuha nang video. I agree sa mga opinion mo. I have 10 more years and have the same plan as yours. Keep posting your journey kahit Nasa pinas ka na. Thank you❤
I ❤ libraries & galleries din po sa states. If I were to retire sa pinas I'd miss the assurance/security of being able to call 911 & have a police officer, ambulance, fireman come help me, fast. It saved me a couple of times & I'm still so grateful.
Oh, you're definitely going to miss A LOT!! I only got to live there for a couple of years during the 80's and there's not a day that goes by that I don't miss living in the US. Simple and yet peaceful. Hardly surrounding toxicity. That's why I still go back from time to time every chance I get. People saying that's it's more happy to live in the Philippines, haven't really found true happiness. Happiness comes from within. Happiness DOES NOT depend on the place you're staying at or the people around you (whether family or friends).
Simple yet peaceful and hardly any toxicity? I think you're describing what US used to be 30 years or even 10 years ago. The craziness, wokeness add with lawlesness in this Country is getting worst. I live in Washington DC for 35 years and I feel safer walking in Manila than DC, NY or SF.
Mag two decades naman ako dito sa Japan. And i want to retire early nadin.... ang ma mimiss ko sa Japan is the integrity of the people, the comfort everywhere, the beautiful places and the health system....
I will never retire in the Philippines. Visit, yes, but retire completely, nope. Poor infrastructures, the most expensive and inefficient utilities in Southeast Asia, rampant corruption, terrible poverty and inequality, very expensive medical care, non existent judiciary system, very hot and humid. Plus, the coming war between China and Taiwan. Best place to retire in Southeast Asia are Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam. Not the Philippines. What you should do is split your time between the Philippines and the US. And make sure you have a backup plan to leave the Philippines immediately.
I totally agree with your current observations and foresight. It is a matter of when not if China will invade Taiwan. China will do it soon to save face and save their collapsing economy. Always have a plan B or an exit strategy. I retired in Southern California 17 years ago, I am 55 now. Living in SoCal is like living in US & Philippines at the same time without the humidity and inconveniences. I also lived in NorCal for 3 years but it is not for me, boring there compared to SoCal.I can only last up to 3-4 weeks in the Philippines, it is too crazy and hot/humid plus over 20 typhoons a year! I have to go back to SoCal to get my sanity and peace of mind back! It is actually more fun in SoCal than the Philippines! We also have all the authentic Mexican, Filipino, Asian, and other ethnic foods in SoCal. We are close to Mexico and a 45 minute flight away from Vegas. Planned my retirement and totally debt-free and house;/cars are paid off. All of my retirement accounts, precious metals, investments, real estate and superb healthcare are in USA. Now, if I only had SS income, I won't have a choice but to retire in the Philippines. Most(not all) of those who retire in the Philippines, including Americans, retire in Pinas because it is the only place they can afford where cost of living/housing is cheaper.😊
Love this vlog. Im far away from retiring but good to know that IM not alone thinking of going back in the Philippines. Most of my friends don’t even consider it.
Why would you retire in the Philippines if you're doing good & fully assimilated in the states? Well, it seems you're in CA where the standard of living is so high & the politics became toxic & unbearable, but there are other places in the states like in the east (FL) or south TX) that are more retirees-friendly, particularly giving more "value" with your retirement funds. I'm not saying our homeland is bad to retire but I just can't imagine going back & start all over again. Moreover, the weather & pollution in the Philippines why I reconsidered to just stay put in the states ..just my 2 cents :)
I retired from the same area as Ate, and moved to Makati 5 years ago. I would say the #1 reason was stress. Life in the US is very stressful, even if you have money and live in the SF Bday area. There is constant micro aggression and occasional outright racism. Life in the Philippines, again if you have some money, is much less stressful and joyful. No arguments in the parking lot and running every day errands like grocery shopping, going to the bank, dental office, cafes, etc. is much less stressful. The level of service in the Philippines is much higher, and no one is demanding a 25 to 30% tip from you. When you go to the grocery store in the Philippines, one or two young men will be happy to help you box up your purchases and then carry them for you to your car or even to your condo! It's amazing...no way that ever happens in the Bay area.
It's our Filipino culture to be helpful all the time. Kaya nga Filipinos are known to be good, compassionate workers. That's the Pinoy at heart. Despite the cons, i think there's better quality of life sa atin. Thanks for watching.
Definitely Costco, Hassle free returns sa store, and will add Amazon! 😊. 7 mins of full pack infos at pinaghirapang vid and editing.. Thanks for sharing te Gi 👍
Enjoy your journey in the States. You will love it. It have given countless Filipinos a chance at a better life, or second chances. My best to you. Thanks for watching.
Hi, we are also from the Bay Area and starting the "Meet and Greet" stage of our retirement (?) in the Phils. All I can say to both of you is...have patience, lots and lots of patience, and the way things are done in the Phils, my mindset is somewhat "It is what it is" 🙂. Best of luck and welcome back to our home country.
Hi Gi! I don’t know how your channel ended up on my feed, but I was pleasantly surprised to watch a few of your videos! You are a sweet and sincere person, and I wish you and your hubby the very best on your decision to retire in the Philippines! I was born and raised in the States,so my experiences are different from yours. My parents came to San Diego, California in 1959 where I born. My parents are native Filipinos and wanted a better life for us. However, after my father retired from the navy, he moved us to the Philippines when I was only 12 years old and my brother was 10. It was completely culture shock for me and my brother, because we were raised stateside, plus we didn’t even speak Tagalog or know too much about our culture. We only lived there for 3 years in the mid 1970’s, and moved back to California. I will always cherish my short stay in the Philippines because I made wonderful friendships, got to meet my relatives, learn Tagalog, and embrace my Filipino culture! Since I’ve lived in the states almost my entire life, America will always be my true home. This is where I am from, where I met my hubby, and raised my son and my immediate family all live. However, I am proud to be a Filipino, and I will always be grateful for getting to live in the Philippines for a short time. I had very fond memories ❤
Thank you for watching and for your good wishes for us. Home is truly where our hearts lead us, no matter where that is. It's wonderful to know that you are loving your heritage. That country is beautiful and so are the people.
how'd you know, yes while you are strong. but I know Filipinos in the nursing home, visited by their kids or siblings once or twice a year, that's not living anymore.
I’ve lived in the US since 1986. In my opinion, if you have the money mas masarap mag retire sa Phils. I’m 61 now, next year I’ll retire. Balik Pinas na to retire.
We tested the water there and retired early and lasted 2 years in 2015. Aging with the need for quick, adequate and affordable medical treatment made us go back to the States. Pneumonia hospitalization there for 2 weeks was almost $20,000 in US dollars. Our nextdoor Neighbor was going through kidney dialysis and was paying $400 dollars per session weekly (21,000 php) to a point he no longer can afford it. It would have been possible if we were much younger but as we aged, we knew we had to be in the U.S.
Love your channel, and nakaabang na ako sa new upload mo. Thanks , andito ako now sa Cavite at babalik na din ako sa June, kc nagbakasyon ako at four months na ako dito. Sinundan ko channel mo para lalo ako magkaruon ng mga idea sa mga gagawin ko if ever na mag settle na ako permanently dito sa Pinas. Simple life lang ang gusto, malapit sa dagat at sa mga bukid. Masaya ako ngayon dito pero namiss ko din hubby ko kc nag iisa sya ngayon sa US, pero ayaw nya kc dito sa Pinas. Sana mapagbago ko isip nya na dito na lang kami.
Ate Gi! I enjoy watching your channel. Panalo story telling. My wife and I have 10 more years to go to retire. We are still undecided if we are to retire sa Philippines. So pls. continue building this chanel even pag retire na kayo sa Philippines. 🙂
Hi ate G. I enjoyed watching your channel . I’m Working 32 years as RN in Australia and also planning for my retirement. Thank you for sharing your story 😊
Hello there Ati Gi! New subscriber from San Diego, You tuber din kami ni Mrs. Pero more in me ang mga technical, Bilib ako sa lahat ng mga technical work, from editing, music background and camera placement👏👏 same vision tayo, Retired sa Phil. while we are still healthy and able to walk around.
My Mom came to the US in 1990 and she passed last 2013. I came in 2005 and is still here in CA. Mommy told me that she misses the water pressure and hot water when she goes home to Bacolod. Every time I am asked what I miss from here is not much. I went home almost every two years since solo ako. There are now big stores as Landers and S&R sa Bacolod so I don’t think I would buy much since I prefer the local markets unless I crave US brands. I came when I was 40 years old so I am set in my ways. My sister-in-law managed to work as an RN in NY on the onset of Covid-19. Josmi! Grabe yung takot nya but she managed to perform well and was very much in demand that she is already talking early retirement in the near future. I am encouraging that they regain their PHL citizenship since nothing to lose naman. I have both my US and PHL passports tagged going in and out for vacation back home, just in case for concrete records. Invest kayo sa Maxicare back home because it is I think the most comprehensive in coverage at the best hospitals. I am sure going home is going to be an easy decision. Good luck.
Hi Gigi, It's Ate Julie, Wow! Congratulations on your RU-vid channel. Ningning told me yesterday about you, so I search - enjoyed watching your channel. I'll follow you & will be watching your posts. Love and best regards to all.
New subscriber here. Ganda ng quality ng videos at very articulate si ma'am. excited na ko mag US kami. Currently, nasa UK kami ng wife and daughter ko. Sana maachieve namin goals namin sa U.S at makapagretire sa US.
Salamat po ❤️ My best to your US journey. I have only gratitude to the U.S. it has given us so much. Im sure you will experience the same. Thanks for watching!!
Deciding to retire in the Philippines is a very personal decision which requires a lot of thought & preparation. As long as people do their due diligence, whether they retire in the Philippines or in any other country for that matter, will be well prepared. My wife & I decided we will retire in the Philippines back in 2020 & started preparing for it. We are 4 years away from our goal. We will be traveling between Vacaville, CA & Philippines, & we plan to do a lot of traveling as well in Europe & SE Asia. Best of luck to you!
Is it because California, some parts, is going down the toilet with homelessness and crime and high taxes? I loved the Pacific Coast Highway and walking the Golden Gate Bridge when we went for a visit.
I myself live d2o po sa states Minnesota for 4 decades since childhood...I never had the urge of going on vacation on other states pero na ka punta din ako sa mga outskirts of other states from here, I lived in a simple life..from grade school, high school to college .. hindi ako materialistic pero enough to get by of my needs. sa pag tipid may ipon din .. I can't see myself living here being a senior citizen.. malapit darating before retirement ko.. uuwi din ako.. build a small concret house wihit grid solar panel and water tank (vital necessities) at since lumaki ako in the cities.. I prefer in the province either by the ocean .. La Union.. o maybe lang sa a little cold climate Bagiou.
I just retired here last year after living in the states for 50yrs and we love it here. No, AC cost is not even expensive, I got one running all day downstairs and it cost us about $250 a month during the Summer. I did worst than than living in Arizona. Also, there are so much more food options and delivery services here unlike the states its so far just to get food and Chinese restaurants have generic type food menus, here is a smorgasmorg of China on the plate. We also, like the out doors here and although we live near Manila, we often just take a plane to one of the other islands like Cebu, Palawan and Bohol for vacation. On top of that, any service here is dirt cheap like plumbing, car wash, hair cuts and pet sitting. I even got my own driver too now. Hahahaha!
24 years in the States. I'll miss the beaches of Hawaii I call my backyard for 14 years and my mom and sister, I will miss living next to the mall here in Washington State, the dog friendly park, but what I will not miss living here is the gloomy weather, my body likes the heat and my mental health likes the sun all year round. 10 years is living with SAD I can't do it anymore. 😮💨 Iba pa rin ang mga Pinoy sa Pilipinas, totoo talaga yung it's more fun in the Philippines, It's either move back to Hawaii or go straight to the Philippines. I want my son to go to school in the Philippines and have the filipino values and learn to be fluent in Tagalog.
You’re right with all those things to be missed in America. Good luck to your Philippine life. For sure masaya din naman sa pinas lalo na with family and friends.
Yan missed ko sa Europe kong sa kali uwe ako Philippines for retirement. Mga shopping malls ect. At yong mga supermarket madalih grocery. Hinde tulad sa ating maraming check ng pinamili. At control yong mga price.
Gi I am enjoying your videos. I have the same situation, SC base, nurse, 20+ years. Just came back visiting the Philippines 1 week ago. While there, hubby and I decided to retire which is a change from our prior plan to stay in the US. Plan is 4-5 years from now, just in time for my youngest to graduate from college. I get emotional with your videos, lol. Feeling senti. Anyways, been planning now...how to spread out our retirement funds to avoid taxes and of course planning to build just a small house that will be comfortable and functional until we are very old. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.
Your videos should also carefully assess health care in the Philippines where hospitals milk patients of hard earned money. Doctors do not coordinate with each other on drugs and prescriptions. You need to investigate more.
Ok lang, wala yata kayong anak & grandkids.. I can’t retire sa PI dahil ma mi Miss ko ang mga anak & very young grandkids ko… Once a month we hang out, creating memories! Priceless! Enjoy your stay sa PI & GOD bless to both of you!!..
Yup its cheaper to retire in P.I.. Your retirement money buys a lot in P.I. you can have katulong. You can also afford caregiver at home when you need help. Your social status improves,more friends and relatives.
What i will miss things ? like drive thru banks, drive thru food places, drive thru pharmacies , drive thru almost everything. You can use apps to make a dri appt, med test results etc.
Hi ate, i will address you as ate, wish you a good luck po. You can always come back and visit the US. My wife and i are still young, my target date of retirement is 55 but not sure if we will retire sa pilipinas. I am only 41 so its still a long way. My wife loved it here though so most likely we are here to stay😅😅😅
Hi Ate Gi! New subscriber here in Toronto Canada. Kmi din excited na mag retire sa Pinas. By 2026 mag reretire na ang husband ko so ako semi retire narin that time. I love watching your vlogs, i love listening your soothing voice and topics are very entertaining. Good luck and enjoy the retirement soon.😍
maraming outlets na rito global choices hindi kagaya 30 yrs ago lahat ng food restau at all items A-Z Andito na.. SNR, Landers yeah although maganda anga deal sa north america ng mga costco and the like here its like luxury
2 years after retiring in the Philippines....ang na miss ko lang yung weather, Walmart, Costco, Marshalls, outlets...PERO ok lng mas masaya pa rin sa Pinas❤
You are missing 5 things. Konti lang! hahaha!! It's more fun in the Philippines talaga! Its the one advertisement by line that rings true. Thanks for watching.
My 2 cents. It's better to retire in a developed country. As you aged, you need the best medical care to live longer. Non compare to the US as far as medical knowledge & high tech life saving devices. Newly released meds are not available in Pinas. You have to self insure, pay for your health needs out of your pocket. Simple medical issue not a problem. When your issue is complicated & you need major surgery, it will cost you 1 to 1.5 million Pesos. My brother's father in law was confined for 3 weeks in ICU, he's total bill was $70,000.00. Dollars not Pesos.
I've heard of a similar story. A friend's stepfather, who was just visiting Manila, had a heart attack in Manila. Three days in ICU was already over a million pesos. Scary thought. Thanks for watching.
We move back to Philippines from USA in 2015. It has changed a lot. Lot of that stuff you looking for is in BGC or makati. We have S&R are our Costco. Why move back if you miss all that stuff?
2-3 years from now my wife and I are planning to retire in the Philippines. Iniisip namin malaking adjustment talaga, we hope can we can deal with it. Anyways, good luck po sa inyo.
In short, The Best p din talaga ang United States! Kung mayaman lang ako, I would prefer living in US or Other European countries. I am currently living in Dubai. Honestly, Kung may permanent work lang ako dito, Magaan ang buhay. Sa Pilipinas, Mabigat ang buhay. Ewan ko, sorry h. Pero yun ang nararamdaman ko. P.S. - Ma'am, ang ganda ng Boses nyo, Very Calm. For sure, Mabait kayo in person, 😊.
Great sharing of life events and experiences!!! Thats what filipinos are!!! If we could only have a great gov’t im pretty sure our is one of the best among southeast asia country…. Philippines is rich with our ofw who are sending dollars…
We have similar plans. I am still in the process of convincing my husband, who is an American, to retire in the Philippines. He is still a little bit hesitant.
Life is very convenient in the US. Plus nice weather and air. Plus walang mga checheburecheng paperworks sa govt dealings. puwede rin magsoli ng binili kung hindi mo pala gusto o mali ang nabili mo. Pero iba pa rin ang sariling bayan, kahit mahirap kung kasama naman ang pamilya ay mas okay po. 😊ty
totoo yan. there are lots of conveniences sa U.S. that I'm sure I will miss. but we really can't have it all. I follow na lang where my heart leads me. mas masaya talaga kami sa PInas, eh. thanks for watching!
@@official_ate_gi_channel ty po. Kung maretire po kayo sa Pilipinas mam, kailangan pa po ba magbayad ng medicare? Btw po parang sa SanFran po kayo kasi Bart ata iyong tren sa videos. 😊
My late mil returned to Philippines to retire 10 yrs ago after 35 yrs of working here in the US. She got murdered 5 yrs ago inside her house where it was being renovated during that time. Robbery was the intention but she and her maid were k*lled. She didn’t even get to enjoy her pension. The killer was caught but case still ongoing. Justice system there truly sucks! So sad!
1987 ako napadpad dito sa States..Kakabaksyon ko lang sa Pilipinas..Sa mga kapatid ko doon?wala akong problema,me mga hiya kasi sila ..pero yung ibang nasa paligid nila at sa tabi-tabi na hindi ko alam e kamag anak ko pala,,,,yun ang naging abala ako sa pag iwas,hindi naman ako madamot pero alam ko naman pag inuuto na ako..,,Buti na lang magaling ako magpalusot..at tumakbo🙂🙂..Enjoy your future life there and good luck!
Hi. Been watching your vlogs, they are informative. 😊 l'm working as a nurse here in SF, Ca for two years now, planning to retire in Philippines din po, malayo pa pero need na din paghandaan. Hehe. Sana next content po ay tips on how to prepare for retirement like yung mga pinagpaguran natin na ss at 401k.
Good luck with that ...I tried staying sa atin for good for a year but it did not work out well for me so I'm back in the States. Maybe it will be different for you
Galing ng mga kuha quality.anyway im here in Guam usa ate Gi,@55 wanna retire too at PI, 45yo me,kayod kayod with some side hustle,more kahig & konte lng tuka but then later goal ko mabaliktad,passive work n lng later kc tatanda din tyo.ok lng kaya p nmn sk may time mngment,i love what im doing,and enjoy planning d future,
It seems to me you have a great life in the USA. You have almost everything from material things to family and friends. I’m sure your financially secured. What is the real reason to just pack and go? Me and my wife retired and move back here in the Philippines 2 years ago. We visited more countries if we could retired and stayed there forever. But the language differences is our concern. Philippines is always an option since we were born here. But there’s always that convenience that we were accustomed in the USA lacks in the Philippines. The thought of dealing with all the red tape with regards to corrupt government. The worst traffic and sometimes unbearable humid weather. We always questioned ourselves if we could deal with it. So far, it’s been 2 years and never missed anything that will inconvenient us. I guess it’s because we know what to expect… ?? Keep the blog coming, so we know if you make it and have some bases for people that thinking of retiring here in the Philippines..
It's great to hear that you're doing well. I love the US but I guess the Philippines is my true love. Naks! Just following my heart. Thanks for watching.
Am retired since 2015, so as my husband who retired both from the US Military and Federal service. We preferred to retire here in the US for the conveniences and the good weather. Likewise, Healthcare is the best in the world. I love my country where I was born and raised, as well as my adopted country. GOD bless the Philippines and the United States of America..
Yes! I've been told there's Tesla in teh Philippines now. Thats' good to hear! I just wonder of the batteries will hold up to the traffic. Thanks for watching!!💚💚
IMHO, and given all the things that you will be missing out in the states, there are no reasons for you to retire in the Phils. You guys seemingly are self sufficient and could enjoy your retirement there, unless there are immediate reasons. As one ages, comfort, convenience and simple living are keys. Good luck on whatever road you want to partake. Its a matter of being happy, kind and most especially serve and spread the words of our Good Lord.
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭 I live in the SF Bay Area, in San Mateo County to be precise. I have been living here since the late 1970’s. My wife arrived here in the late 1960’s as a pre-teen. I am familiar with the places shown in this vlog. My wife is now retired while I am now a semi retired RN. We have 3 grandkids who were born in the last 13 years. I originally planned to retire in the Philippines but we decided not to retire there on account of our cute grandkids after they were born. And we love the more organized things here in the states as nurse Gi mentioned. However we hope to visit the Philippines again someday. ✈️ 🏖️⛵️🏝️
