Author: Reekay V.
Since 2012 I’ve been traveling through various islands of the Philippines as a full-time Expat and spent 1999 living in Vietnam.
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What these people are saying about the Philippines can be said about everywhere when you get right down to it. It is not just the Philippines, but only if you let it happen.
Lived in the Philippines for 7 years, getting married having kids had my ups had my downs ended up moving and built a house in the province on a big agricultural lot, it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever did considering I was not rich, I don’t think I ever would have been able to do that in my own country but to say it was easy. It’s not true currently now a OAW
I have never been asked for money by my filipina in the 5 years we have been together or by any of her family members
You are 100% correct most of the people that complaint usually are the ones that made the same mistake over and over. My brother is married to a Filipina for 20 plus years and they have a pension house in Palawan on which I visited on several occasions. Matter of fact I am retired and about to live there myself in about 2 weeks. People need to stop blaming others and take responsibility for their bad decisions
I 100% agree. I have met 5 beautiful Filipinas who don’t want children under the age of 25. One caution I have with expats is close mindedness and negativity. There are expats not like that. Those are the ones I gravitate to. I believe I can have what I want. I am clear. I’ve seen what I want many times. I’m not ready
Great outlook on making right choices and not listening to others making decisions for you. Learn from others mistakes and apply new solutions to your existing problems. Have a great day Henry!
Years ago there was a content creator named Pentecostal MGTOW and he would go on these loud tirades about Filipinas and his ex wife who is one. Make a long story short, his channel was flagged to oblivion. He attempted to make comebacks only for his channel to get flagged down.
When you were doing this commentary I immediately thought of him.
Good video. Shame people can’t use common sense.
I like your channel from as far as a year before covid. I have been to the Philippines four times so far but I don’t believe in love between such huge age gaps. I consider it a business transaction even if you are married. Mostly filipinas will get married for the present and max very short future. Filipinas are not famous for planning a life like us in the west. So for me when a filipina tell you she doesn’t want kids it means now she doesn’t want kids.
I agree with all of it except the marriage. I think being pair bonded or “engaged forever” is the only way to go. It keeps the man safe if the girl changes which can happen depending on who she has as friends giving her advice. Same as in the states except the PI laws are more brutal about her half. That it includes everything you had even prior marriage.
you are realy wise man and i fully agree what you said even i was there for two mounth thanks
I see you as a hero.
The old cliche saying Reekay….”the cream rises to the top” ……I’ve noticed lets say a significant shift progressively lately with Vloggers be it foreigners and Filipinas! some degrading the integral values of their own………So!! what’s left are a very limited number vloggers like yourself that maintain informative accurate information. ……So the consistent good ones here on Utube continue to provide great non judgmental valuable relevant content……Cheers!!
Well iv been with my filipina for over 15 years. So im not one of those dudes your talking about. Plus iv big experience in Philippines since 1980s we can only go on our experiences in the Philippines but any dudes whos had a bad relationship with a girl like u said doesn’t mean there all like that. Its also the way some men might behave too dont take ya bad western habits to Philippines and if a guy is not happy there well stay away from Philippine!!! For me its the happiest place to be great people
And the MOST stupid of all are Expats forums
Another great video! I am very glad to have heard this info and advice, thank you… Hearing some of these other bluger’s had me convinced that the Philippines was willingly enter a ‘Honey Trap’… I’ll use your filter advice and rethink the info coming in for now on…
I was at the airport in Manila and an expat asked me how old my wife was. I said, “27.” He said, “Well, she 27 so she’ll be out at the clubs ever night.” <-- Yes, 100% of all Filipinas age 27 don't work or skip work to go out to a club and sleep all day and ignore their kids or skip work b/c they were out all night. Roll my eyes.
There is such a thing called Baby Rabbis. It usually hits women in their early 30s, and it has all to do with hormones that women have no control over.
Have been watching vlogs on Philippines for over a decade and can tell you i only follow less than a handful. Most are just clickbait to earn a living and with a little digging i notice they dont practice what they preach, and are no angels to put it mildly. No thrills daily life vlogs with a family tells you more about life there than some halfwit expat who doesn’t understand the basic concept of being content with what you have. Spending double the average pension to most back home and still not happy tells me all i need to know. A few channels like this, the Pea and daily family life is all you need to get the right perspective before you visit.
Nice pictures. Did you take them in the Philippines or got them on Shutterstock? One more thing, leave it alone with marriage.
I’ve known women in America who didn’t want children at age 25, at age 30. But as they start seeing their friends have children and the biological clock starts ticking louder and louder, some of those women change their minds. So just remember whatever the woman tells you, she always has the ability to change her mind.
Good advice. solid.
I agree with your analysis but would add this.
Many vloggers add a disclaimer at the start of the vlog acknowleging they are not “experts”
Others give the impression they are experts because of the length of time they’ve lived there.
My approach is I’ll listen to advice but apply it or not based on my own values and experience.
I’m aware of what to look for. I have an idea of what I want. You cannot generalise each person and situatìon is different.
When you see someone point out
“Be careful when buying property” and “don’t cheat on your filipina because she will find out”
who then proceeds to do BOTH it begs the question “why did you not follow your own advice?”
I had planned on visiting the Philippines a couple of months ago but a family bereavement delayed the trip.
Those that live it, know it. Those that don’t live it, blow it…
100% Over generalizations are one of the most common ways to misinform.
Would it be advised to have 3 different vacation girlfriends for a week each on a 3 week trip?
Or go all or nothing on one? Or none and just see who crosses my path?
Don’t bother debating/arguing with them either.
How are you doing? I just ran into your Channel and it’s almost a fantasy like a dream to me that how these Filipina treat their men. I have been in a Loveless marriage for over 7 years and living in a part of the United States that I don’t particularly care for anymore. I’m currently working on a new career path and when I’m saying working on I am full in Full Throttle fanatical that I get into a career path that I no longer tethered to a building a US state or country. I still have a way to go probably more like 6 months to a year unfortunately. I do prefer Hispanic woman since that is more my background, but the more I watch your videos the more I’m considering the Philippines as well as South America. Just letting you know I do appreciate your video and will continue to consume your experiences in the Philippines and dating in General since I watch other videos of yours on that subject.
I know the Philippines is a predominately Catholic country but what is their attitude if you are a Protestant? do they accept it or is it a no no
The first few things that you mentioned about yourself and the couple that you mentioned is critical. #1 Meeting a Filipina and not being in a rush to get married and spending time together in a relationship for at least a year. My wife and I didn’t get married until 4years because I could only stay in Philippines for two months a year but started by staying 5 months my first year. #2 Get to know your Filipina’s family and the environment that she grew up in. Having a relationship with someone that had a good family upbringing with mom and dad raising her in a stable home is important. #3 This is personal for me but not starting over having babies when I’m trying to retire early was not in my plans and discussions about this at length is important to do, especially when my girlfriend was needing to take birth control pills to avoid pregnancy. Maybe some men want a new experience raising a baby but not me. My wife has a daughter and I was happy that she was ok to not have her mixed baby.
Now fast forward of 9 years in a relationship, we have saved up and have her family home and other properties that her family left her. She only has 2 brothers and they both work and have never asked us for anything. Her mom is widowed now and lives with us and she is very supportive. I took my time and so did my wife. She knows that she can keep everything and I would never say that she scammed me because I don’t think of it like that. I have my property and assets in USA and I don’t ever plan to sell everything and depend on social security.
Reekay, I so wish I could join you there. Unfortunately, I know I’ll never make it.
Good advice! I never believed any of those things before I met my wife there.
All relationships with women are transactional, just be sure to get the best deal you can if you want to be with a woman…
Lol, yes… All.
I think the Truth PHILIPPINES is getting and gaining traction from you guys you have to admit it’s the truth and going viral