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    Why I choose to return to the Philippines as an expat rather than other Southeast Asian nations. The five reasons that I choose the Philippines over any other.

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    46 Comments

    4. Troy Magnum on

      I've been following your videos for awhile…and have visited the Philippines numerous times as well. You hit some key points..I share the same interest in the Philippines. Although My tagalog (luzon ) is still a challenge. I'll keep working on it.

    5. Damn Cars on

      One other thing to consider is what impact you can have to improve the quality of others lives. In the Philippines you are appreciated much more and thanked. Unlike America where disrespectful and entitled people demand from you.

    9. CD Morrissy on

      I've decided to postpone my "semi-retirement" in Davao City for (at least) 1 year, due to my concerns about all of the "war rumblings"; China/Taiwan, Russia/Ukraine,
      Israel/Islam. and the possibilities of large escalation in the coming months, and especially the negative effects that China could have in P.I. Also, I believe The U.S.
      is going to have increasing (bad) economic/financial problems in 2024, and I want to be here to better deal with my assets (especially) managing my Gold/Silver
      reserves, as the values fluctuate in the coming months. I have a decent amount, and I'm buying A LOT more, for (what I believe) is a good opportunity for profit.

      I also use Gold/Silver to protect my assets, and effectively managing this from P.I. would be much more difficult from P.I. I like to minimize my "risks" when I can,
      and if I've "overreacted" in making this decision, then the only result of it is that I've waited a year and saved another $50,000 before I get to P.I.

    10. Frosty on

      My country is also a gateway to some other countries like SKorea, Japan, Taiwan, China, Thailand and some of our neighboring countries as well if you want to keep traveling, also 80% of our community speaks English though some remote locals can having a hard time for that. You're always welcome to our country. ♥

    16. MATT Dragonrider on

      Maayung Gabii or is it Maayung hapon doc , Bisaaya is not an easy tongue for the westerner , i keep getting it wrong lol , i agree with you on the reasons for living in the philipines , i asked my Girl to go out and buy enough food for us for two days ,we had plenty and it only cost 3 dollars , she did get a little mad at me in the market later ,she said that the prices double when they see a white guy with her ,so im banned from shopping lol

    21. جفت إستوك on

      you can save more if you just buy a rent to own house from those who offer in the subdivisions then you also need to have a service motorcycle or car you can also get a rental motorcycle with a low down payment. and the vegetable here is free in the provinces for us because we grow the vegetables here in the backyard fresh from the farm, we also have many pet chickens and other farm animals" 😅

    22. Dennis Dayton on

      Where is a good low cost rental area in davao as i am considering making a move from general santos city to davao any help you can give me would be appreciated, also are there communities of foreign nationals or expats in the davao area. I enjoy your videos and have learned from them i will continue to share two others and hope to see you keep them coming thank you again Dennis Dayton

    25. dochi1958 on

      Yes, even when I get the local Ilongo pronunciation down correct, they'll often laugh and say, "We don't understand because of your funny accent!!" And we all laugh.

    26. Mark Bailey on

      I have been on a fresh beef and eggs diet, no carbohydrates for 11 months and dropped 50#. Now 175#@6'. If you want to feel 20 years younger, this is for you. My question is, how is the beef supply?
      Thank you for the video.

    28. Joey Jover Agbayani on

      that would be great DR. Laway if you learn bisaya. just basic fluency so that you can understand and better communicate with the locals it more you can connect specially with your filipina wife.

    29. Jerry Mylove on

      The Philippines is a filthy overcrowded dump. Traveled through there a year and really wanted to make a go at it and just couldn’t find peace, happiness, and above all QUIET!!!

    30. NeoKrypton on

      Hello, Dr. L. Good day to you again! In my location here in Metro Manila(Pasay City), I just have P70.00/per meal. That is if I get a chicken/pork/fish meal with 2 cups of rice(P50.00 meal + P10.00 per 1 cup of rice). While, a vegetable meal costs me P50.00(P30.00 vegetable meal + P10.00 per 1 cup of rice). Hehehe

    37. JayR Codo on

      Hey thank you for choosing Philippines. Am a filipino followers of you live in Canada am so grateful that you guys as a vlogger uplifting our country identity.

    38. Dell Cruz on

      If you choose to retire in the provinces.. true. affordable but never in Metro Manila or condos. As a Filipino i prefer the provinces.. not congested. low cost of living.. and simple relax lifestyle.

    40. NPR NEWS on

      Welcome back Dr. Laway! At least you have Cdr. Daut as a counterpart in your hubby as a vlogger. Take good care and good luck. Watching from the USA.

    42. Renante Biscante on

      its time to the goverment to pass a bill that if a foreigner will stay here and live here like expat they are protected by laws and can aquire land to develop many americans are good although not all but some foreigners need to have protection in our laws for them to be part of our economic livelihood support to our countrymen

    45. Jeme Flynn on

      2 questions: 1. In your opinion will the Philippines be attacked by China 2. Will the Philippines ever do like Thailand and legalize marijuana? Thank you

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