Expats Never Leaving the Philippines/Discover Why They Call Dumaguete Home 

Apparently a lot of people care more about these gentlemen's beltline than to actually learn something. Sad. Oh the life of a troll muat be so perfect.

Made my son watch this. He doesn't think I'm fat anymore

These fellows need a healthier lifestyle to be able to enjoy those lives there for years to come.

These guys are 1 French fry away from major heart attacks 😮....

These guys are a great reminder that it takes a lot of "guts" to pack it in and move overseas.😂🏝🇵🇭

Absolutely love 💕 this conversation 👍👏👏 Wish you guys all the best Black , white, pink , yellow or blue ALL PEOPLE WANT IS TO LIVE IN PEACE/ HAPPINESS

They ain’t missed many meals. Hats off to them for taking action on the move

I sure hope they all consider getting a grip on their diets. Start a walking club etc. YOU CAN DO IT FELLAS 🙌

Since Goldfinger is sitting in the middle……can we rename him middlefinger😂😂😂

Hi Paul, this video is proof your videos made an impact on these fellows to come and settle in 'Sleepy Dumaguette' as you call it for precisely the same reasons I like them especially when you would take your trusted First Officer, Baby Mae, and take us around town ... we got to see the stores, people bustling on the streets, restaurants, markets, touristy spots. These fellows were lots of fun😊

Great group of guys. It is clear, that home for them, is more about the people, than the place.

What I have learned watching your videos Paul and the rest of the expats are the people there are genuine and down to earth. Family is most important where you live, the US people are into their selves. Enjoy gentlemen.

Your happiness is up to you. Good on you gentlemen for making the changes needed

You people need to go on the keto diet. With that weight you will not last 5 years. Get your BMI into alignment, you will feel much better.

I see these guys doing pull-ups down on the boardwalk in the mornings.

What these guys say, hold a lot of weight

Seems like 3 decent guys. I hope you enjoy many fantastic years ahead

Fabulous interview they are all lovely men I wish them happiness the boy in the red shirt seems very happy that’s got to be better than living lonely in USA

Great video. This seems like a really good group of guys who want to build and be part of a community. Well done.

Thanks guys for coming in the Philippines. Enjoy the tropical islands. God bless.

Wow, these guys really let themselves go.

Dang have these guys been eating at buffets all this time? 😂 I can't even imagine the mobility issues. Filipinos look much slimmer. How are these guys so large? Get your blood sugars tested, stay healthy! How does sitting on an airplane work? 2 seat purchase?

I bet Goldfinger is really feeling like a stud . Being the smallest one in the group!😜

Great to see those guys enjoying life and having a laugh.

Thanks for posting these Paul, good, candid conversations., these guys look so relaxed and not stressed out the way i see folks here in the U.S. enjoy your retirement!!

Enjoyed these guys! They all have a great outlook on their lives in the Philippines.

The cost of living, the way the locals treat them and an easy going laid back atmosphere with great weather and beautiful ocean and lush vegetation. Count me in!!

I like the teletubbies as much as the next guy ...but really 😮

Got 5 kids not heard from them for 8 yrs,,Son got married ,I did not get invited, Daughters had kids but don't know their names, so hearing from theses men reinforces my decision..

The first thing I saw was their physical stature. While the interview went on, it was more of what they had to say and not the physical. All had very relatable stories and I learned a lot about the ability to help others and still live your best life. Thanks Paul , good video!

Nice to see the guys relaxed and enjoying where they are.

I think I am changing my plans and moving to Duma. I am now officially Brad Pitt. These guys seem super nice, but they need a healthier lifestyle to enjoy a "long stay" and the PH is not the epitome of healthy food selections. 🙏

Some people here make jokes about these men's build which is unfortunate. Hope though that this video's target market will take notes on the golden nuggets that the 3 gentlemen have shared on making a bold move in starting a new life in another city/country - in this case Dumaguete/Philippines. Great flow of convo and good work Paul on this interview!

Very Good Video Paul and Crew 😊. I like the Positivity. Keep the video's comin. Stay Safe 💕 💞 🙏 🙏

So at first I was like oh my God looking at them. But after listening to them...very helpful. Thank you

I am worried about them. I hope they'll have a few decades to live to enjoy life. ❤❤❤

They ain’t leaving cause that’s way too much weight to move. What a motley but fun crew I’m sure.

WOW!! Looks like they an entire farm's Balut.

I want to govw Goldfinger all the credit I can mustar. He saw a problem and is doing his best to fix the problem as best as he can . Thank you for helping the kids be safe . Great Job !!!!!!!!!

wonderfull men experienced same behaviour from offspring their mothers can now enjoy them lovely to see and hear wholesome interview thank u all for sharing your experiences wishing u well and more

I really enjoyed this video! Goldfinger and I share the pancreatic cancer thing. I had stage 3, whipple and 7 months of chemo, and Docs say I have "years."

Great video interview Paul and good luck to all of them!

All 3 had the courage to leave the states and not become the usual invisible man to die alone. I commend them for their bravery.

Great conversations , and funny guys, enjoy your stay in the Philippines guys.

Look at the smiles in their faces. They sure discovered where fountain of youth is. Enjoy your old-young again time in Dumaguete.

I’m not going to miss my U.S. life. Especially the winters! ❄️🥶 I look at my Ring cameras, see the snow piling up, while enjoying the tropical weather here, and dread having to return home at the end of February. But I need to liquidate everything in the U.S. so I can live comfortably here in the Philippines. 😎🌴 Still scouting for my forever home, and hopefully Negros will be where we decide? Talk my Wife into it, Paul, when we come there in February? 🤞

Paul thanks again for the videos. I have been watching your videos for a while now along with the Filipino Pea it is you and other RU-vidrs that have convinced me that when I retire two or three years I’ll be heading to the Philippines thanks for all you do

These kind of sit downs warm my heart. As a U.S. expat that retired to Mexico and have absolutely fell in love with it 6 months later. I understand that the average Joe or Jane can work extremely hard their whole life and see nothing for their older age than more work and more stress. A life of a hamster on the wheel. Being able to take your money and or social security to another country and live a happy and stress free lifestyle is a gift. I also have to mention that I respect these men for not trash talking their ex wives. I see so much of this on these type of channels. It just makes a person look bitter and petty. If you want to live out your years truly happy and mentally healthy, do not make decisions based on running away from something. Instead, make decisions based on running TO something. Otherwise, you’ll end up being a bitter old prune, just in a different part of the world. Wish everyone well. Even the ones in your past that probably don’t deserve it. But, you’ll carry a lighter load if you do that. Enjoy guys!!!👏👏👏

Well done.great interview of the 3 amigos expats.great video..

I loved listening to this interview. I’m an Indiana boy living in Parañaque. Built my house 6 years ago but my Asawa is happy with it so I am happy. Went to Dumaguete last February with my wife and she liked it but her church is back in Manila. It is still going to take me a long time to sell my stuff in Indiana to move here full time.

My plane ✈️ takes off tomorrow. Why did I choose Dumaguete? Because that’s where the RU-vid channels are that I watch 😂 It’s like 11 degrees here right now, can’t wait to get out of here.

May God bless them all. Paul, you really do a great service to so many people.

I like the gentleman on the left. Very sensible.

I’m in the same boat. Selling all my stuff is daunting. It was -9F here yesterday, I won’t be missing that. My girlfriend is in Manila but I’ve already told her I won’t live there. I was in Dumaguete last feb/mar and I really liked it. It’s a little slow but I think I could get use to that.

Thank You Paul and guys for a great chat - video. Sharing your own outlook in life, what you have exsperienced along with providing lots of other great info for individuals like minded who know Networking is the BEST - sharing is Learning. Have a great day!

As a fellow traveller, currently in Bohol, I can verify what they say. SEA is better in every aspect that matters. The West is broken, society is imploding, and the people revere money instead of building something. These guys are building lives for themselves and their loved ones, good on them.

Great information; appreciate you all for taking the time to put this together. I also am planning to relocate to Philippines. USAF/ret./MSgt/SP/Vietnam Veteran

I agree it has to do with your attitude, and "What do you want from the city you live in" as I wasn't a fan of Manilla, BGC and Cebu although allot fo good small towns after visiting Dumaguete I too fell in love with the relaxed lifestyle. It wasn't till later i met a lady there and she sealed the deal with her and her family. I plan on joining these guys "Boots on the Ground" in June. Having been there multiple times and exploring half of Negros Oriental, and All of Cebu along with other small islands. Paul is as Nice and Real in person although a busy guy and careful as some of others are not as good but Best thing was friendships i made with Filipinos as they are truly Nice, Gentle people.

I'm one minute and 5 seconds into your video and I've already learned that there's absolutely no limit to the amount of food to sustain yourself in the Philippines. LOL

They have lost weight since being there. Hence it’s a lot healthier there. I lost 20 pounds and I was only there 1 month. I’m planning on going back soon and retiring there. It’s true my stress levels dropped so much there. I am married to a Filipina, been married for almost 7 years. I am aware of a lot of what y’all are saying. Keep up the good work guys. I’ll be there soon.

I’m a new subscriber. I really enjoy watching your videos. Thank you very much for the time to bring folks knowledge of being a responsible expat in the Philippines. Keep up the great work! Guyz are cool. You’re definitely gonna have more fun in the Philippines. I wish and pray I’ll be retired like you all soon and living it up in paradise. There is no secret anymore. People here in the US are not happy like they use to be. Folks are always angry here for whatever reason. I am jealous of you guys. Take care y’all

A bit like the rolly polly club, I think its time for someone to tell them a bit about the healthy options in life )))

these guys are the reason why i subbed because they are possibly the best group that got interviewed... they are not here to find girls to become their toys.. instead they found a true partner for life. some guys are just salty i think ...

Can you picture any of these guys with a tiny filipina gal? I am trying hard not to! Haha

i love it that you expats found home in the philippines because as an ofw in qatar...going home once a year is heaven to us...we miss the Philippines 11 months every year always...just understand the people the culture and social realities everyday you will all get along well living in the Philippines...many thanks to Paul and other expats who have heart for the Philippines ..Godbless

My coworker introduced me to my girlfriend because he dumped her for a younger Phillipina which I was very disappointed in him was there last year and was amazed of her and going back in October amazing woman and country

This video really helped me! I’ve been thinking a lot about the Philippines! Please do more videos like this! It helps me with the process of coming over! Jim from Minnesota😎

Made a small donation to your paypal! Thank you for your videos! We are from Canada and We have tickets to come in October to Dumaguete! We are planning to retire there. You seem like you are a humble kind person. Thank you. Dennis and Janna

I just finished watching this on You Tube on my TV and I so much enjoyed the expats you interviewed. I won't get into my experience with my Filipina and my trips to the Philippines and our once-dreams of moving and retiring there. I am divorced 15 years now, retired of course, and came upon yours and like channels and I tune in every so often to see how you are progressing. Loved today's show because even in my limited experience with my wife and the Philippines I can relate to much of what you gentlemen talked about. Once my dream of us retiring to the Philippines was crushed, I never looked back. I think watching your channel sometimes - and others - sort of makes me reflect on things I felt during my Philippine experience with the place and the people and the Filipinas. And I think, finally, it makes me happy to see other men my age discovered what I discovered and - even though I don't live there and won't be visiting ever again - I'm happy you guys found your happiness too - because I am very happy. And it feels good to know I'm not alone. GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU. Thanks for a wonderful interview. I wish ALL OF YOU wonderful years ahead. With your attitude I'm sure you will enjoy them. JOE

OMG i think those guys are taking heavy risk. When i see their body shape, and knowing that in the Philipinnes sugar in foods, fries foods and heath care are Issues.... I think that Diabet and heart attack are at the next street corner.

Good for John and Good for you Paul. It's refreshing to know there are still people out there that thinks of others before themselves. It takes a big heart to do what you and others did for John. Bless you brother. Sam

I always enjoy conversations with these guys. They tell it like it is and demonstrate how life can be improved. Great Video.

Big, bigger, biggest

Life is what you make it. Three guys in Dumaguete are happy with life.

2 questions it would be great to ask you and the other guys in another interview: 1. Health care and how they go about it, along with the quality, and recommendations. 2. Have they bothered learning the local language/dialect there and do they think it might be worthwhile to do.

Wow- all 4 of you I’m very very happy for you ! I have the same take on what’s going on in the USA. Today.

The 'don't talk about their weight' posters remind me of Cheech talking about his cousin Strawberry to Chong in "Up in Smoke": "Don't stare at his birthmark"...Chong meets him & half his face is a birthmark. 🤣

Loved this interview and the three perspectives. I enjoy finding out what other people think about the difference there verses the States. I live in north Texas and we are considering seceding from the union since things are so bad in Washington. It is a cess pool and getting worse by the day. I think it will be up for a vote next November.

Once again, Bunch of fine fella's. Glad you all found a great place to live. I met my filipina woman online when she was working in Hong Kong. I am 51 and she is 53. Love her to death, but haven't been with her in person yet. She lives in Lal-lo in Cagayan Valley in Northern Philippines. I have been with her for almost 5 yrs already and she still awaits me. LOL. I still have to get through the last couple years of my business before I am able to get there. We thought about bringing her back here to USA, but not sure yet. :) I like these guys in your video. There are too many disrespectful people commenting on this video. You people making these bad comments, watch out for your future. Karma is a b*tch.

Good to see they are eating healthy!!!!!!!

Silver, Olive and Red VW bugs. Glad to see the car is making a comeback. Glad they are happy, and hope they will tighten it up and stick around a bit longer guys.

They look like they are about to give birth to triplets. I have been in the Philippines for a while and like them put on weight. How did you lose 30 lbs in 3 months?

It would be wonderful to see you in the video also! This video has some great points and it’s so wonderful how you are helping guys get to a better place and have a better life! You are really making a difference and it would be cool if someone gave you an award!

Great video once again Paul… Tons of respect for Goldfinger and what he does over there… The helmets. Not too familiar with the other two but glad they love it over there. But yes you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink. Carnivore diet or time restricted eating and maybe these gentlemen can Live strong and long life in Paradise.

Always a fun video when goldfinher is around 😂

Thanks for sharing guys 👍

I lost a cousin who was their size, she was only in her early 50s when she passed. Had obesity-related diabetes which led to needing both her legs being amputated. Complications from that led to early death. These guys seem like pleasant blokes. I hope they don't end up like my cousin.

Dont be so upset about filipino families because they could be the one taking care of you when you and your wife are nor both able to move due to illness or old age, so its better to plant good deeds but of course you dont have to give everything.

Wow, Paulie, now I cannot decide where I want to settle yet! After seeing & hearing the great stories and viewpoints of Danny, Rick and that "Finger Guy" (joke lang)!! I just might have to spend more than a week there to get the feel of the Duma community. I have seen the other vloggers coming to Dumaguete to me you, Mark T. & Justin, but they all seem to just come & go for a few days without looking into the relationship dynamics of the Expat community living there. I truly regret that we have not spent as much time getting to know each other over the past 3 years, but touching on Rick's comments about feeling alone... In the late 90's when I married my 2nd wife (the baliw Russian girl), I bought a new home in a new development. For the 8 years I lived there, I only met 5 of my neighbors and NONE OF THEM were very sociable. I remember as a kid in the 60's & 70's visiting my relatives in Kentucky & North Carolina how neighbors would sit on the porch and have conversations across the street from each other. Things are so divisive in the U.S. that neighbors seem to be afraid to meet other people. Even now, I look outside in this townhouse community and I see no neighbors outside socializing. I look forward to making my way down to Duma. Thanks again, for all the great content & sage advice, Paul. Thanks also to Rick, Danny & Goldfinger for sharing their stories, perspectives and thoughts on Dumaguete City.

Thank your for informing fellas. Live well and be happy 😊

Another Awesome video sir. A lot of great information.

Thanks Paul for the interview with the Three Stooges.. lol 😂. They have so many good pionts and opinions .Just another great video my friend ❤

Paul , you need to have a pic with these gentlemen, you would look like Twiggy next to them !!

I live in a GARDEN OF EDEN near Rosario. 10+ years here. I don't understand WHY retiring to a loud, crowded, Expensive city lifestyle to be attractive. The country Life is the way to go if considering retiring to the Philippines. Look at all that beautiful GREEN in this video. I always have $$ at the end of the month. We would be broke by the first week of the month if we had stayed in Pennsylvania.

Screw all the haters in the comment section, Paul, that's a really good crew you interviewed right there. Would love to see the 3 of them together more times in the future.

Biggin says the dating scene just wasn’t very good!! Can’t figure that out!!

What are those red stamps on the guys hands from? Nightclubs?

Great Video! Thank you, Paul

Super great interviews, packed with information. Thank you.

Some of the West's finest figures.