Surprising Medical Bill in Filipino Province (Vlog Cancelled, We Need a Doctor) 

Hi. I'm a doctor. A little bit of advice - The best thing to do for non-emergency cases such as in Koda's case, you could have gone to the nearest commercial center - in this case, Tagbilaran City - and then go to the biggest privately-operated hospital. You will have the biggest chance of having a doctor and specialist physician available. The cost will be larger than going to a local government hospital but not as costly as having the doctor come to you.

Since you are now travelling with a baby, do search for a paediatrician’s clinic within a reachable radius where you are staying. Take note of the details, it will save you time and convenience in case of need.

Koda eating pan de coco gives joy to me. Such adorable kid ❤

I love it that Koda knows how to say PAN DE COCO..I hope his ear gets better soon...it's good that he does not have an ear infection

Note however that high altitude is terrible on kids, you fly so much and we, as adults oftentimes our ears pop… this is mostly the reason why babies are irritable in flights. So, make sure you protect his ears especially during landings and take off, it’s from ear popping that sometimes cause these underlying issues. I’m speaking from experience.

The doctor seemed very professional and helpful in getting the medication for Koda.

This is a needed vlog to release, Juicy fam, esp. with regards to resorts, hotels and even home rentals that are heavily marketed to families and by that it means toddlers are likely to visit. Great to know that Koda, the airport-Manila traffic baby, has responded well and the pedia issue-being that it became its own kind of wild journey (island life indeed!)-was sorted out. We can see how the effort by you George and Lucy is always multiplied being the video guys and parents at the same time all the time; those do come through your videos. Go get yourselves needed rest =D (PS. The MNL airport and plane scenaios, with all its chaos and noise, is a good real dose of reality which we did not mind at all, btw. There should be segments of those.)

Hope all of you are doing well. You'll always have our support.

Wow, what a hassle for you guys to go through, just to get Koda seen by a pediatrician. Good to hear that Koda is doing fine. Stay safe and God bless

Poor Koda. Glad he bounced back quite quickly. Happy that the resort hotel was very solicitous of your need and very helpful. God bless!

FYI,it’s common to small children to have ear infection specially drinking milk lying flat and also swimming , George looks handsome, young even with long hair❤

Hospitals are key for me… I have a terrible stomach so as I get older, I’m always looking for a good commercialized center for my retirement in Philippines that I near to a hospital. I love getting away to more provincial areas as that’s where I’m originally from (Barotac Nuevo)… sorry you guys had to go through that hassle but o believe it’s a great learning experience for you both. As a nurse also… I think if I had a child, I probably would’ve stayed at the provincial hospital instead of trying to go around searching for a pharmacy… either way, glad you got Koda taken care of and you are all safe. 👍🏼

Praying for kodas' speedy recovery❤

Aww i hope Koda's all good now. I've currently got a poorly baby and its so worrying being first time parent especially when you're in a foreign country. Defo a water baby like his mummy then 😊

Hi. Regardless of the tiring journey you had, I see you three glowingly happy. You both look awesome. Thanks for a great vlog. 😍

The ladies hotel staff are so fun with the cuteness of Koda & wish Koda's health is always fine & I know Koda is a healthy boy.

Hope Koda is doing fine now. God bless you and your family always 🙏🙏🙏

The star of the show is really the pan de cocoa kid Koda 😊😊 He's adorable

Oh, it's nice to know that is well. Have a safe and pleasant trips onward. Watching from Cagayan de Oro City.

As an American if I am right that 2,500 pesos is 145 dollars that was by American standards nothing! More than very reasonable for such care.

Philippine medicine is so highly specualized nowadays..if the patient is a child, you have to go to a pediatrician, etc. And pharmacy doctors are usually MDs for adults. That is why I am looking forward to the implementation of the UNIVERSAL HEALTH LAW where the doctor of furst contact is a FAMILY MEDICINE md who can start treatment before being referred to soecialists. I hooe Koda is better now.

Koda has grown a lot...time flies! Glad Koda was sorted out but next time, search for a nearby mall where there is a private clinic, cheaper than calling a pediatrician to your hotel.

11:24 Koda knows how to say "pandecoco" haha cute

Great information for travelers going to the Philippines, I also recommended to get travel insurance when there is major emergency you need it. I bought for family travel insurance every time I go home..Safe trip enjoy..more fun in the Philippines.

Oh koda glad that your okey keep safe always❤

Thanks that baby Koda is doing well. Ear plugs help preventing ear infections when swimming, even adults should wear one.

Thank you for vlogging this! It’s super informative and good to know what the medical and health care situation is in Panglao.

in case you haven't been back to England this coming February 12 to 15 2024. I invite you to visit our province of KALINGA in other word "ARAW NG MGA PUSO" on that day, because there is an event coming up that I'm sure you won't regret and it's worth it.

if that is in canada it would take months to have an specialist and no doctor will go to your place just to check you alone. very lucky cody, if that happens to other place the language barrier alone is already a nightmare.

Get well soon Koda . 😮😊❤❤❤

In the Philippines it is always best to find a private doctor anytime. But here in the UK you have to wait for a very long queue to be seen by a Doctor.

To all mom travel specially with kids under 10 u should bring ur own from A to Z Thats what im doing all the time specially f u dont have health insurance

Glad to know it's nothing serious! Ehem 6 hrs in the pool is a bit extreme hehe Stay safe, fam!

Gorgeous nature and gorgeous family!

cebu doctors/ velez hospital - cheaper than manila but equally skilled , a lot nearer in bohol - most emergencies in visayas or mindanao- most locals run to cebu...

Hope and pray that Koda is okay now. ❤

Keep safe happy and healthy 🙏

Great vlog. Thinking of what your said about filming your daily activities. Definitely those vlogs are your memories of your family daily activities. Keep sharing and its 2240 UK time while watching.

Pandecoco boy so cute 🫶

My mom spent 8 days in a private hospital in Manila and it cost us 360,000 ++ pesos or roughly £5,200..

Most hospital has pediatrician on duty or RPN nurses that can deal with non emergency situation. Private hospitals are more equipped and doctors on duty.

Glad he's ok

God bless u Koda❤🙏🏽

You can go to ER in hospitals in tagbilaran

We're gonna tuck in. I'm craving

Cebu to dapitan by plane or boat. Or tagbilaran via dumaguete to dapitan

Better go to tagbilaran Ace hospital

thats a longtime problem in the Phil, the govt should atleast add more doctors that will be assign in far provinces

My fear goin back there is medical care! Especially in the province! Also the expensive cost even if I have medical insurance in the US! One hospital stay can cost in the hundred thousands🥺

Thumbs up 👍 nice information 🥰

Koda and the delicious pande Coco glad his feeling better enjoy the rest of your break as always keep safe&well.

Hi, try to go in Palaya Shrimp farm Koda will love it, they have Aya cottage house, it's near also Zambales. And also try to go at Clark they have new places to enjoy

Next time, fly via Mactan International Airport back to UK--- cozier there than Manila...stay Safe

Tagbilaran City is just 30 mins drive from Panglao. Theres alot of private hospitals there like Ace, HNU, Coop etc.

lining in a queue is a westerner's nightmare ... lol you realized you took more time riding around than having the queue

Koda so cute

Yea

Sadly I have experience in multiple filipino hospitals, from Palawan to Manila, sadly all of my experience in all of them is extremely negative, 50% of doctors we worked with where top notch, really good and helpful, the main issue are the private hospitals that just want to milk every last $ out of you (also, the "public" hospitals are not free (in other parts of the world "Public" means Free (a service to the people), apart from that their labs are not up to date (after coming to Europe, test results showed something none of them could see there, one of them was in Makati Med) also this was for a serious issue (multiple chemotherapy sessions) here in Europe not 1 chemotherapy session because diagnosis was wrong. My advice, if you have anything serious and have the capability of leaving the country do it, don't think twice, also because if you do not have the money to pay for hospitals and meds you will die on the street basically, I enjoy watching your vlogs when I have time, Cheers and take care!

Take care ❤❤❤ glad koda is fine

Public hospital has long queue so you should go to private hospital.

❤❤❤Koda

Koda probably got what they call swimmer’s ear. Since Koda loves to swim you should bring ear drops for that in the future. There’s a few OTC homeopathic drops that you don’t need drs prescription. Get well Koda.

Coda I hope you okey 🙏🤞❤

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Glad Koda's okay... Yeah, probably from pool water getting in his ears. That's why i don't like pools coz people pee in them. LOL

To see a pediatric specialist in the US, Koda would need to wait so long a geriatric physician would be more appropriate.

First in the Premiere Video.... Suggestion if you can have a video collaboration with "Raya and Louis" because you are in the same community..... Thanks on your latest video....

So whats surprising? 2500?

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Bonjour Koda. Ça va

Koda, the pandecoco baby ❤

that happens when you have 7107 islands to tend to😅

im in uk and havnt been to phils as yet.are you guys living there? and would you recommend it there opposed to the uk,

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Kid You talk so fast …like ay-ti miles per hour

get well.koda

Private hospitals in the Philippines are very expensive.Doctors will only treat you if you have the money.Philippines is very expensive if u got sick.Better to stay in UK,Europe but not the Philippines

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Amazing, from India