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.
Share with me my ongoing adventures of life in the Philippines. Hopefully you find my observations helpful in your own adventures.
— Reekay
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“I forget how I died the third time” haha, love the story
Your song is Aquarius
Some just dont care but want to believe what they want to believe like the age gap thing. So many have opinions on things that they have no idea what they are talking about. Some things need to be researched before giving an opinion. So many want to believe Filipinos just want money and I say no not true, they are old school, the are tradition and just want love, a family, a husband unlike most other places where most woman only think of money, money and more money!! Like here in the US where the woman are just that. All about money! Money hungry!
I say to people do you like money? do I like money? everyone likes money rite and yes even Filipino woman but they are different, a lot of other woman are all about that the money and nothing else. Filipinos first want love, a good marriage / husband / family – kids a future, and yes to be financially secure but their secure is way different than say an American, They just want to live and nothing more. Love is more important. They dont need 95% of what an American needs or wants. They are simple people. Not material like an American gold diggers!! My ex NEVER asked me for money! My current asked me once so she can buy a product to sell and make money and another for a birthday party she was going to,but I was the one to push her to ask id she needed it, she has not asked since.
Now in the US yea we all know the young girls goes with the older man because why? $$$$$$!!! thats how they are brought up and tought, money over everything! Wrong!!
Or you hear oh they only want a green card, NOT! Wrong again! Yes some woman from other countries are notorious for that but not the girls in the Philippines, My ex said she would go back to live in the Philippines any if I want to go.
I was married to a Filipina who had tampo and may I say it was brutal!! The average day she did not talk to me was 3 and when I say talk I mean didnt even acknowledge me what so ever!! It is the worst thing one can go threw. In fact after doing a lot of research it says to give one the silent treatment (tampo) can be the most cruel thing to do to another human, but that didnt mater to her. Oh and till the end of our relationship, I NEVER did anything to her bad for her not to talk to me, she had real mental issues that she did not want to fix, I gave her years but just worse. If anyone gets a girl who has the tampo, you better fix it and fix it FAST or you will live one unhappy life!
What if you don’t want to take the vaccine? They are placing a chip into the vaccine. I’m not taking that sh*t. They are not going to let go the quarantine unless everyone takes the vaccine. Watch and see.
Aloha. Hope to visit in November.
Haha it’s funny you mention truck drivers listening and driving that is exactly what I do for all my Philippines vloggers it helps my nights go by quickly
I am listening to this recording while working.
Hello Reekay just signed up and would like to upgrade I am a Canadian retuned to Canada Feb 9-20 and at present single and very much alone
Sadly a 3 hour 39 min. live chat replay is too long to view. I hope you make shorter live chat, if we miss the live time. Thanks
If someone is operating as a “missionary” or charity, are they suppose to be registered with the PI Gov.???? And shouldn’t there be records and receipts of how much $ received compared to given out???? Mr Joe does Asia, my be Mr Joe does time?
According to Presidential Decree #1564 (amendment to the Solicitation Permit Law).. a foreigner who solicits donations without the proper permit AND lacking records of all money received (full accounting) and where the money was spent will face up to a year in jail and afterward deported.
ref; https://www.chanrobles.com/presidentialdecrees/presidentialdecreeno1564.html#.XztHWzURW00
“Sec. 6. Any person found violating the provisions hereof or the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant hereto shall upon, conviction, suffer the penalty of imprisonment of not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than P1,000.00 or both such imprisonment and fine, at the discretion of the court: Provided, however, That if the offender is a corporation, organization or association, the penalty shall be imposed upon the guilty officer or officers of the corporation, organization or association; and if such guilty officers is an alien, he shall be deported after serving sentence without further proceedings. “
@Reekay’s LifeBeyondTheSea Thanks for the detailed explanation. Sadly there are people that would abuse the good will and giving nature of most humans, and exploit it for themselves. And for a guy (Mr Joe) who constantly beats his chest about how “charitable” he is (with other peoples money by the way), and trying to shame others for not giving, which most people who donate to charity don’t make it a public display)….
Yes. in the PH, a person or group doing any kind of charitable activities MUST file for and obtain first an NGO status with the PH SEC department. also, 100% of any money taken in donations for the charitable work must be recorded and none of it can be used as salary or to the benefit of anyone in the charitable NGO.
this is to prevent 2 things. the illegal solicitation of funds for personal use under the guise of a ‘charitable effort’. and to prevent unaccountable access to vulnerable children by unscrupulous individuals.
the full details of the legal requirement to solicit funds and act as a charity in the PH can be found here, directly from the Council on Foundations;
https://www.cof.org/content/nonprofit-law-philippines
here is just a short excerpt of what PH law says about this;
“Under the Revised Corporation Code, a non-stock corporation may be formed or organized for charitable, religious, educational, professional, cultural, fraternal, literary, scientific, social, civil service, or similar purposes, such as trade, industry, agriculture and similar chambers, or any combination thereof (Revised Corporation Code Section 87). By definition:
“No part of the income of non-stock corporations shall be distributed as dividends to their members, trustees, or officers; and
“Any profit incidental to their operations shall, whenever necessary or proper, be used in furtherance of their purpose or purposes (Revised Corporation Code Section 86).
“A non-stock corporation may use the word “foundation” in its corporate name, provided that it:
“Meets the requirements stated above;
“Has initial capital of at least one million Philippine Pesos (PHP 1,000,000, or approximately $22,800), as evidenced by a Notarized Certificate of Bank Deposit issued by the bank;
” Conducts its public fundraising campaigns in compliance with applicable law and consistent with its submitted Modus Operandi or Plan of Operation; and
“Submits to the SEC a written statement of its willingness to allow the Commission to conduct an audit of its corporate books and records.”
ref; https://www.cof.org/content/nonprofit-law-philippines
Mr Joe calls himself a “missionary”….Wonder what the amount of $ he takes in donations for the kids compared to the money he spends on the kids? If he is a legit Charity or Missionary this info should be transparent. Just sayin’
@Reekay’s LifeBeyondTheSea Wow, Goggle him Dave Buchmann Mchenry county blog. Seems he has been asking for donations for his numerous Medical issues for years. Also, me personally, I am not scared by his “mafia” stores. If someone was really going to do something, they do not give warnings or leave a trail. Me, I am a “pacifist” anyway!
According to Presidential Decree #1564 (amendment to the Solicitation Permit Law).. a foreigner who solicits donations without the proper permit AND lacking records of all money received (full accounting) and where the money was spent will face up to a year in jail and afterward deported.
ref; https://www.chanrobles.com/presidentialdecrees/presidentialdecreeno1564.html#.XztHWzURW00
“Sec. 6. Any person found violating the provisions hereof or the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant hereto shall upon, conviction, suffer the penalty of imprisonment of not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than P1,000.00 or both such imprisonment and fine, at the discretion of the court: Provided, however, That if the offender is a corporation, organization or association, the penalty shall be imposed upon the guilty officer or officers of the corporation, organization or association; and if such guilty officers is an alien, he shall be deported after serving sentence without further proceedings. “
Yes. in the PH, a person or group doing any kind of charitable activities MUST file for and obtain first an NGO status with the PH SEC department. also, 100% of any money taken in donations for the charitable work must be recorded and none of it can be used as salary or to the benefit of anyone in the charitable NGO.
this is to prevent 2 things. the illegal solicitation of funds for personal use under the guise of a ‘charitable effort’. and to prevent unaccountable access to vulnerable children by unscrupulous individuals.
the full details of the legal requirement to solicit funds and act as a charity in the PH can be found here, directly from the Council on Foundations;
https://www.cof.org/content/nonprofit-law-philippines
here is just a short excerpt of what PH law says about this;
“Under the Revised Corporation Code, a non-stock corporation may be formed or organized for charitable, religious, educational, professional, cultural, fraternal, literary, scientific, social, civil service, or similar purposes, such as trade, industry, agriculture and similar chambers, or any combination thereof (Revised Corporation Code Section 87). By definition:
“No part of the income of non-stock corporations shall be distributed as dividends to their members, trustees, or officers; and
“Any profit incidental to their operations shall, whenever necessary or proper, be used in furtherance of their purpose or purposes (Revised Corporation Code Section 86).
“A non-stock corporation may use the word “foundation” in its corporate name, provided that it:
“Meets the requirements stated above;
“Has initial capital of at least one million Philippine Pesos (PHP 1,000,000, or approximately $22,800), as evidenced by a Notarized Certificate of Bank Deposit issued by the bank;
” Conducts its public fundraising campaigns in compliance with applicable law and consistent with its submitted Modus Operandi or Plan of Operation; and
“Submits to the SEC a written statement of its willingness to allow the Commission to conduct an audit of its corporate books and records.”
ref; https://www.cof.org/content/nonprofit-law-philippines
Mexico recommendation: San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo León, Mexico. It’s a beautiful mountain side suburb of Monterrey in Northeastern Mexico. 3 hour drive to the border at Laredo or McAllen. It’s the richest suburb in all of Latin America, so it’s pricey but so nice, amazing cuisine, friendly people, great nature with Chipinque Nature area for hiking in the mountains and Huesteca Canyon. There are even two ice skating rinks, and a great city area for walking/jogging called La Calzada, where everyone runs each afternoon. Very nice gated area as well if you feel more comfortable in this type of setup.
The song you are referring to “In The Year25 25” was Zager and Evans. One of my all time favorites.
2025. Zager and evans.they livedabout 5 miles from me in papillion Nebraska
Hi, REEKAY, I HAVE BEEN A FOLLOWER OF YOUR GREAT SHOW FOR ABOUT TWO YEARS AND JUST RECENTLY BECAME A MEMBER. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ALL YOU MAKE AVAILABLE TO HELP ME FINALLY MOVE HERE TO THE PHILIPINES. I MET A UNICORN ON FILIPINA CUPID AND WE ARE TOGETHER NOW SINCE I ARRIVED ON MAR. 14 THIS YEAR. I LIVED NEAR TAMPA, FLORIDA FOR 20 YEARS.
SHE JUST TURNED 43 AND I AM NOW 79. WE HAVE SO VERY MANY THINGS IN COMMON THAT I AM THINKING OF ASKING HER TO MARRY ME.
I SINCERELY THANK YOU FOR POSTING YOUR STORY ABOUT YOUR BIGGEST MISTAKE. I RESEARCHED INFO ABOUT MY SERIOUS ATTRACTION TO THIS
ULTIMATE IDEAL WOMAN (UNICORN) AND AM WILLING TO BE MARRIED TO HER SOMETIME WITHIN 2021.
HEY, IN HEARING YOUR MENTION OF A FORK IN THE ROAD I OFFER SOMETHING YOGI BERRA ONCE SAID:
“IF YOU SEE A FORK IN THE ROAD, TAKE IT!”
Ha, Ha, Ha!
@Robert Williamson so he posted in caps who cares
EDWARD GALLAGHER It’s very rude and impolite to YELL AT PEOPLE !
It’s in our culture to think and not follow what is recommended by one bureaucrat. Japan also has a history of letting those in charge do as they see fit. It didnt work well for them then either.
Reekay – you mentioned film making. How do you make money from a low-budget film these days?
i wouldn’t do it for money. purely as a creative outlet. same with writing books. yah.. every writer dreams of having his stuff turned into a screenplay.. but in reality, no real money in it beyond coffee money. it’s just something i’d like to do as a creative project. if a few people see and enjoy it, great.
I wouldn’t trust anything Duterte says about the vaccine sitiuation. Vaccines typically take 10 years of development before they’re safe and effective. About a decade ago there was an N1H1 vaccine that was rushed to the public, and for some of those who were vaccinated, they were beset with a number of neurological maladies like narcolepsy, chronic fatigue and lack of muscle control: nasty stuff and irreversible. I am of the belief there will be quality therapeutic before a vaccine. Also, even if one is safely developed, it will take months before it will be fully disseminated to the citizens of any country, even the U.S.
Zager and Evans 1969
Hello Reekay from NC
Wow, I just saw your segment on the trolls! Some people need to get a life and stop spreading the hate and lies . God Bless you man, I hope justice is served to those trolls. I’m also friends with Paul and Mae, through their videos.
Hello Reekay from across the Pacific. Too many fires going on here.
Hello. I hope the vaccine to be used is not the Russian version. Putin’s daughter just died after her second use of this vaccine! I hope you can dive deep into this and help the citizens there know their options. Here in Oklahoma, we have had a resurgence of the virus and hoping to get on top of it once and for all. I appreciate all your updates and God bless you and your lady.
@Steve Sutton Fake News ! ! Thanks… But both of Putin’s daughters are still alive and healthy. Even the video going around claiming to be his daughter getting the vaccine is an older video showing a girl who is not either of his daughters. Your story is as bad as CNN fake news.. https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/putins-daughter-die-covid-vaccine/
Always good. Your hard work shows
In the Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)
Zager and Evans
In the year 2525, if man is still alive
If woman can survive, they may find
In the year 3535
Ain’t gonna need to tell the truth, tell no lie
Everything you think, do and say
Is in the pill you took today
In the year 4545
You ain’t gonna need your teeth, won’t need your eyes
You won’t find a thing to chew
Nobody’s gonna look at you
In the year 5555
Your arms hangin’ limp at your sides
Your legs got nothin’ to do
Some machine’s doin’ that for you
In the year 6565
You won’t need no husband, won’t need no wife
You’ll pick your son, pick your daughter too
From the bottom of a long glass tube
In the year 7510
If God’s a coming, He oughta make it by then
Maybe He’ll look around Himself and say
Guess it’s time for the judgment day
In the year 8510
God is gonna shake His mighty head
He’ll either say I’m pleased where man has been
Or tear it down, and start again
In the year 9595
I’m kinda wonderin’ if man is gonna be alive
He’s taken everything this old earth can give
And he ain’t put back nothing
Now it’s been ten thousand years
Man has cried a billion tears
For what, he never knew, now man’s reign is through
But through eternal night, the twinkling of starlight
So very far away, maybe it’s only yesterday
In the year 2525, if man is still alive
If woman can survive, they may find
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Richard Lee Evans
In the Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus) lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, A Side Music LLC D/B/A Modern Works Music Publishing
https://youtu.be/U3bFyBC25is
awesome! 😀
A paraphrase from John Steinbeck: “Hope is the shock absorber of life”.
Nice cool here richmond va rains
Nice to see a commenter here also from Virginia.
I was going to Philippines in September since I’m married to a filipina but now they require you to have 13a visa also. A lot of people were using fake marriage certificate to enter Philippines. Now I guess March is good.. Ugh!!!
@The Philippine Experience Got this from the PH embassy here ”
As of the moment, since all visa-issuances are currently suspended and the Embassy is unable to issue a 13a visa even if you are married to a Philippine national.
Kindly monitor the Embassy’s website and Facebook page as we will release advisories once the suspension has been lifted. “
The change to now both require and allow visas for spouses, children and parents just happened on August 9th I believe.
Just with your local philippines consulate as the situation is changing all the time
I also had a flight booked for September, unfortunately it was canceled (Eva Air which I like).
From my understanding spouse (of Filipino citizens) , parents of
minor children or special needs children (who are Filipino citizens)
Can still come to the philippines but are now required to obtain a visa before they depart.
you will need the visa AND your proof of relation (marriage or birth certificate)
By the way according to my correspondence with the philippines consulate in Houston Texas you can apply for the 9(A) which is the tourist visa even if your married (your not required to apply for the 13a)
https://youtu.be/U3bFyBC25is
@Reekay’s LifeBeyondTheSea I just recently heard that now they require you to also have a 13a visa. Because of too many fake marriage certificates being used to enter. I dont have a 13a.
Hi Reekay
i was at santa lucia mall in cainta rizal. It was sad to see closed shops and very little crowed. SAD
The thing to remember is NCR accounts for over 75% of the GDP of the country if they screw that the rest is insignificant as most the funds going to the provinces are coming via NCR.
Vaccine already ready for the sheep, Sputnik V and American one, governements will be going in debt for that i am sure.
Governments ALWAYS fuck things up, can u imagine if the whole world was socialist? They would get their dream of 500 Million population real quick like.
You have very sound logic Reekay, but unfortunately, the Philippines government is full of knucklehead morons with no commonsense.
If possible can you tell me who I can contact in the phillipines about the visa for foreign fathers who can I email to find out more about this Thank you
@Kalbo’s life
Can you give me the website for phillipine embassy please
Thank you
@Kalbo’s life
Thank you very much I am also getting in touch with the phillipine embassy in USA
I tried getting in touch with embassy and immigration in phillipines but not much luck with that
Phillipine embassy in USA told me I can get a 9A visa to see my family
I am trying to get one now
Thank you for your response
best check with PH embassy .. Got this from theirs here :
“As of the moment, since all visa-issuances are currently suspended and the Embassy is unable to issue a 13a visa even if you are married to a Philippine national.
Kindly monitor the Embassy’s website and Facebook page as we will release advisories once the suspension has been lifted. “
My wife’s friends BF was able to get a visa to travel to the Philippines to see his daughter, he arrived 2 or 3 weeks ago. You might be able to reach out to him here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QumxxIirYbY Note: He is a German citizen and flew in from Germany I believe , I am not sure on the route and connections he took.
Light at the end of the tunnel? Must be the A train, you’re referring to
Hello there ! From San Diego, CA
Thank you for all your information always a pleasure to sit and listen and learn you have a great day Take care thank you again