1st Time Going To A Philippines Doctor & The Beaches Are Getting Busier in Boracay 🇵🇭

[@randomlifestyle7677]

You just got there and funny, Some people can't wait to see the best things already 😄 I enjoy seeing the normal lifestyle in Bora.

[@pauline_tan]

Tip here for buying medicine … if you are unsure of the price, the number 1 you must go to is Mercury Drug Store because they cannot just raise the prices anytime they want or if they see you are a foreigner or something, because prices are fixed so you’ll be sure that you are given the right price and you’ll have options for generic/brands as well 😊😊 Can’t wait for the next vid! 🤗🤗 Enjoy!! 🤗

[@pauline_tan]

@@joehinds29988 Yes we have one 😊

[@historiko5245]

Damn your channel is growing fast. The youtube algorithm is on your side.

[@munchgo2834]

She is funny ..☺️

[@kevwanders]

You were right it will cost even more expensive on other countries..

[@lancecorporal7605]

8:12 time to go to Roxas, or Iloilo...

[@CCSupernova]

Your channel is growing. Im seeing your vlogs last year. It has 300views and now every video has reached 53k views

[@aidaladang8113]

Enjoy stay in the beautiful island in boracay Philippine the doctor good .god bless stay safe I'm waching from Riyadh

[@royignacio9932]

Glad you guys are taking care of yourselves; with that island life, you shouldn't be needing that blood pressure meds. anymore! Stay safe!

[@nazfrnkln68]

Don't worry,.. every little thing is gonna be alright.

[@greenthumbadventures294]

You can register your sim card as a postpaid instead of you buying loads of cards.

[@michaelmarchand7653]

Surprised they wouldn't have anything in Kalibo, anyway good luck. Thanks for sharing your experiences

[@BiancaBeyond]

We found in Makati thru a friend luckily

[@peterjohnbalmeo4073]

that's the best move to contact your friends in manila. you can have the medications you need here. just send a photo of the medications to your friend and he/she will send it via LBC to your address.

[@jesustiglao4048]

Enjoy your stay in our beautiful country and soon your subs will grow exponentially, interact a lot with the locals and soon friends will all be around you😊

[@BcdBoi]

Hi! I love watching your vlogs. I think you should get an equivalent version or a local version of the medication. Maybe you can get to a local specialist doctor to issue an equivalent medication prescription as EU/US meds are not usually the same brand as the local ones sold by chemists/pharmacy. Safe travels 🙂

[@BiancaBeyond]

Thank you we will look into it

[@randomlifestyle7677]

@@BiancaBeyond I think online order from watson or mercury drug would do. Im sure theres an online shop for that so you wont have to spend alot for the shipping. Or maybe you can ask friends to do the search for you. But take care you two.

[@GENESiS_Azrael]

If you have SMART in there get the post paid plan, you can get unli landline call, unli call/txt to all networks for a month. For data, just choose a plan that offers a higher one.

[@iflipover]

Yes, medicines are expensive here! Thank you for giving us an insight on cost of medicines in foreign land.

[@stuartcraigan7287]

Glad they took away the separators on the beach,so much nicer

[@joeudan4820]

Epic adventure

[@debralarrabee4530]

Those prices for meds sound as bad as those in the US, bummer! I wonder if you can order Bianca’s med from an online pharmacy. A lot of people in the US get theirs from Canadian pharmacies since the prices are so much lower. Or ask the prescribing doc if she knows where to get it. I’m looking forward to your next video, as always!

[@BiancaBeyond]

Thank you, mail to come here can take forever and often never shows up I was told. Unless Lazada, shoppee or Alibaba. DHL is the courier option that works with the local courier company. Luckily we got 3 month's supply from Makati arranged through our friend who is getting them at a pharmacy there. Definitely will stock up when we go back to Manila

[@debralarrabee4530]

@@BiancaBeyond Oh good, so glad that is resolved! 👍

[@jcrew6190]

You guys have a very positive vibes!

[@diabloprimordial5735]

Good to hear that guys 👍 for Health is Wealth😊 Smart decision guys, you can just go anytime in any famed beaches in Boracay... Your doesn't need to be exactly in famous seasides. Enjoy life=)

[@blurry_face5230]

her medication is definitely available in Ilo2x city.

[@rexmascarina2169]

Thank you for the update.

[@jarryhaggard8648]

I like the girl's personality 🥰 Needless to say she's my crush...lol Enjoy your Boracay getaway

[@draks3031]

Hahah, dude its his wife. Lol. 😝 maybe you like also my wife i gave it to you hahah🤣

[@samween]

yup thats true,medicine here is a bit expensive,,anyways still nice vlog guys,,enjoy your stay here in boracay👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@marilynspigaglia7593]

Hello beautiful people. I can recomended a very good clinic and good doctor and fair price , fear price is in SCANDI clinic. We are very impressed with the service as well the standard is like in Switzerland clinic

[@JaJa-xx2yd]

Mercury drug store is the best bet. Also once you have resident ID your AMC doctor visits will be much cheaper as well. You just have to tell them your a Resident and show ID when you go there.

[@BiancaBeyond]

Excellent to know we had to wait until after Holy Week to get the resident ID, this is great

[@JaJa-xx2yd]

@@BiancaBeyond no problem. Everything takes time in the Philippines. I forget the exact amount the bill should be for resident. The other locals should know. Also ask the foreigners / locals if just having the barangay ID card is enough for you guys to go back and forth to caticlan. It may be fine for you but your partner won't pass as Filipino and there is a chance they may ask him for a second ID. They did this in the past when foreigners would exit and try to return during Island closure. Best to know so he doesn't get stuck in Caticlan. If people Are getting asked for second ID he and or both of you can get the postal ID.

[@stephsanchez1]

@@BiancaBeyond a foreigner can sign up for Philhealth for limited medical coverage. Bigger cities have cheaper meds. Boracay inflates prices on medicine

[@stephsanchez1]

My mother has blood pressure medications in the Philippines and spends roughly $10 per month in Philippines

[@manolonoche1885]

You should just go to the Barangay Health center, Prescription renwal is free.

[@BiancaBeyond]

Really? For foreigners? Thank you now we know

[@mozillaproxima4941]

I agree. Check there. Even foreigners in our barangay were vaccinated free of charge as part of the government's program to get everyone vaccinated. I don't know now though...

[@pinoy--baitingyoutuberusin42]

Maayong Gabie..

[@blp5840]

Sorry I just stumbled on this vlog just now. maybe you can go to your local barangay health center? you can ask for help from your neighbors. Check ups and prescription is always free and sometimes if they have medicine you can get it for free and for maintenance too. I think you were overcharged there. Here in Manila check ups are ranging from 150 to 600 PHP depending on the doctor

[@BiancaBeyond]

Thank you, we would rather not take resources from those that need It. The clinic is a good price we don't mind

[@blp5840]

@@BiancaBeyond I understand what you're saying but those privilege is for the residents of the barangay. It doesn't matter if you're a foreigner or newly moved to the area. You still should know your rights and privileges even if you still afford it especially if Bianca gets her citizenship

[@wszystkojedno15]

Happy Easter... And i hope you will menage things with meds

[@gt1601]

Ya got to go and do the underwater feeding the fish right out in front of you...get extra fish balls to feed them. Should be one of the best vids you do from Boracay

[@BiancaBeyond]

That sounds amazing, we will definitely ch CK that out

[@gt1601]

I only know because I did it...top it off with paraglide sail from the boat

[@fourtysix8901]

i love watching your vlogs 😊

[@ginag17]

Pay someone to go get the meds for you. Get the generic ones they are so much cheaper. Go to the city Kalibo am sure they have it there or got to Iloilo they should have it there for sure.

[@BiancaBeyond]

We called about 10 drug stores in Kalibo none had them, we finally found in Makati and a friend is going to get them for us

[@mallorymorrison842]

Fingers crossed you'll be able to find her medication, I wonder if you can find a way to order a few months supply like through Canada? Maybe they'll be able to help? Much love! ❤️🇦🇱🇵🇭🇺🇸💕

[@BiancaBeyond]

No Canada isn't an option mailing a simple letter from Canada to us was $88 in postage

[@mgcontents4455]

That's the downside here in the Philippines tbh. Healthcare is not as advanced in places outside the cities. And as you have said, it's really supply and demand. The availability of medications in every area depends on the common conditions in that place. Only the modernized cities would have a wider variety of medications for the less common illnesses. And even so, the meds would be pricey if it's a less commonly used treatment. It helps that you have contacts in other places esp in the cities so they can check them out for you. I hope you can at least find a way to get discounts in the future hehe

[@teddedios991]

If there.'s a mercury drug or other bigger drug store you can find meds you need, enjoy your stay in the island keep safe bro your new subscriber...

[@lavenderandchaos]

Oh man, having to figure medication out would have me so stressed. I hope it got figured out! I haven’t finished watching lol

[@khelisiesalvatore8173]

Sun dried laundry... that smell is the best. What would be interesting would if you guys end up getting the meds from Canada. You both still have Canadian health insurance right?

[@BiancaBeyond]

Medications are not free in Canada just the doctor visits and hospital.

[@khelisiesalvatore8173]

@@BiancaBeyond oh I didn't think meds in Canada were free. It's just many in the US send through the mail to Canada to get their meds every month. But that's an awesome price to pay for a doctor visit. In the US without insurance to see my GP it's $170 -$175 specialists and hospital stays I can't even think of how outrageous. Recently my roommate 's aorta started to ruptures and if she didn't get the operation when she did she wouldn't have survived the night. Plus she's fighting stage 3b colon cancer had to stop chemo while her heart heals then finish it. Last phase of treatment is radiation not sure how long for. She's lucky to have Medicaid where the state picks up practically everything she may have an insanely low copay of like $4

[@joabo7062]

Just ask your “kapitbahay” or neighborhood where they get their medicine for sure they know something.. always “bayanihan” in the Phil:)….👍🏼👍🏼

[@iamdjsteamkatalyst]

can you teach us how canadians say out?? it's so distinct no one else can say "out" like a canadian

[@lannavarro967]

what medicine do you need ?I'll try to buy it,will be there on the 19th of April

[@BiancaBeyond]

Can you email me it's in our channel info

[@g8way2k1]

Sounds like a little more homework needed to be done on the topic of medication(s). $200 a month could be a deal breaker for some folk as some sacrifices might have to be made somewhere. That coupled with the difficulty getting this medication on a consistent basis could be problematic. But judging from the date this video was made, I hope some progress has been made by now, today being 9/5/2022.

[@BiancaBeyond]

Our friend in Makati helped us out we sent the prescription to her and she had it filled. We got 3 month's supply for about $100. It's the island it just doesn't have options like the major cities

[@bedjrocks5550]

I think I saw her on TV commercial 🤔🤔but I forgot 😅

[@leojgene]

Hoping someone from the City can help you buy the meds and bring it to you and just meet tomorrow. a new follower and i like your adventures!

[@BiancaBeyond]

Pauline from our prior videos in Manila/Makati to the rescue!

[@iamdjsteamkatalyst]

just curios what was your hypertension drug from astrazeneca? from what I know most AstraZeneca brands are available in Mercury drugstores or watsons.

[@BiancaBeyond]

Atancand is the one I take but not available here

[@iamdjsteamkatalyst]

@@BiancaBeyond There are generic equivalent of Candesartan in mercury and watsons but more likely available in main cities. From what I know you can ask the pharmacy manager of mercury to order for you. You two are so hot by the way :)

[@atabac]

Atasart, torcand, candez most local pharmacy sells. They are candesartan cilexetil too

[@josephbanaag2649]

You can order medicines online "mercury drug'" , i just dont know if there is mercury in boracay

[@BiancaBeyond]

We asked the Mercury in Caticlan and several in Kalibo if we could order it, they told us no. I noticed on their website they list the area's you can order online and it doesn't seem to be there. I will look into this further, sometime you get told no when it is actually possible

[@paulgabriel2898]

Try doing ads or promote products yourself - even medicines - could hep you - just like other vloggers do - good luck

[@rossthayne5446]

You did not need prescription .. just go straight to the Pharmacy they would have done it .

[@BiancaBeyond]

We tried in Angeles and Manila and here all told us must have prescription.

[@dexneg6297]

That is one of problem of some pilipino the expensive medication and in isolated area they couldnt buy the drug that they need

[@MO-nj7tj]

Wearing long sleeve in philippines .... Lol gl

[@BiancaBeyond]

She cares more about the sun than being hot, I could never myself I'd die of heat

[@frankiefernandez9225]

😷Dr. visit👍

[@wiltallod4910]

Hey guys you might want to try to order online your medicine from Manila either Watson or Mercury Drug. Just saying. Stay safe guys 🙂

[@BiancaBeyond]

Thank you I don't think Boracay is a location that you can do this, at least when I looked at it. But we will look again to be sure

[@motomanila3174]

Jeremy Renner is in Boracay! hahaha.

[@hunk0075]

You can just buy another brand for the same generic drug. Generic name should be written to the prescription to allow patients to choose their preferred brands.

[@BiancaBeyond]

The generic are that price unfortunately

[@hunk0075]

@@BiancaBeyond perhaps you can get it from big hospital's pharmacy. There are certain drugs that are only available inside the hospital pharmacy or specialty hospitals.

[@palebluedot3]

Im just curious..how old are you guys? The age difference? Please don't think of it as a hate comment. Just really curious. You keeping popping up in my recommendation at first so I decided to subscribed. I have been watching a lot of foreign couples visit Philippines and love watching their adventures.

[@BiancaBeyond]

We will do a video on this eventually because yes we have an age gap

[@michaeljakeusman]

generic is the way to go 😂 the difference is only the brand anyways... also maybe the flavor

[@markofwdaexplorer328]

1500pesos is too much! a doctors appointment with prescription will cost around 300-500 pesos only .I guess more expensive especially in an island!

[@BiancaBeyond]

That is for two people so I guess it's 750 pesos each. On Boracay things are more too

[@markofwdaexplorer328]

@@BiancaBeyond oh sorry if its for two i guess its a good price in an island like boracay!btw i enjoy watching your vlog..try also siargao,mati dahican beach and samal island its much cheaper and less crowd .

[@BiancaBeyond]

@@markofwdaexplorer328 So many reccomend Siargo Area So we will definetly check these out! Thak you

[@jesusitorayala8214]

always buy Your medicine,in Mercury Drug Store in the philippines.

[@BiancaBeyond]

Sadly they don't have

[@lancecorporal7605]

western pharmas dominate - hence the crazy med prices

[@Bear502]

probably didn’t need the prescription for blood pressure meds

[@mikopanglao4457]

Send the prescription to Pauline have her buy it in Manila and she'd send it over.

[@ryanfernando7033]

I don't even know why would you need a medication in the first place when you are healthy,I guess that's a thing in Canada huh,but Filipinos are healthy,we don't need any medication, medications are only for sensitive people who gets sick easily,but not here men,that's not a thing here,in a year we only get a fever and some common colds and that's it,and those happens once or twice in a year,we are immune of virus buddy ..here's the thing,you get a lot of common illness as a kid and when you grows up, you are immune to those that it rarely happen to you as an adult.

[@BiancaBeyond]

I had high blood pressure at 24, stress of the job is what they said but honestly still really high today.

[@ryanfernando7033]

@@BiancaBeyond oh I see,so it's an adult aged issue stuff,food issue,easy,ease up with the meat men ..but I guess you don't care about that stuff,the control stuff ..then you really need your medication men,ok I got you.

[@BiancaBeyond]

@@ryanfernando7033 we eat meat probably twice a week tops and not very much. Not sure that's the Blame. Why are you seeming really mad?

[@ryanfernando7033]

@@BiancaBeyond why would you say I'm mad men,I watch all your videos everyday,I'm just observing the difference in our country about medical,I guess not just in your country but other big country too,you guys seems to concern too much about medical,like it's being talked about often,like people would freak out if they didn't get it,maybe I'm just a stereotype,like in my mindset you Only need to see a doctor when you're really sick or really old and I don't think you're that ,and that's the stereotype men,just being curious men,I mean you no harm ...if it's not the meat,then it's the beer,stay healthy buddy.if I have offended you in any way,I'm sorry ...you guys are living my dream that's why I'm watching your videos,I don't want you to think that I'm creepy,I love your story buddy! ..keep making them.

[@BiancaBeyond]

@@ryanfernando7033 it seemed that way because your assumed we "do not care about that stuff" and we do care of course.

[@marilynmansion9631]

she said " Poor country " 😭

[@BiancaBeyond]

Definitely didn't mean it that way, bad choice of words, developing country is more suitable as there are areas that are 1st world and other areas that are still developing into first world

[@tilapiadave3234]

I would get advice from at least 3 different doctors ,, a LOT of the doctors there have no idea what they are talking about

[@BiancaBeyond]

We were just getting our prescriptions renewed, but if we are seeking advice we will remember this

[@downtown9508]

doesn't do laundry. 200 dollar meds. 35 dollar nails. might be time to dump the dead wood as it seems like a money pit. hahaha kidding of course

[@BiancaBeyond]

Hahaha 🤣 she is great at many other things of course

[@CCSupernova]

Well most of filipinos take their vaccine shot Sinovac lol

[@007thematrix007]

wait meds?!...wat meds?!...you guys too young to be on meds!

[@BiancaBeyond]

I personally have had high blood pressure since I was 23 or 24, sometimes genetics just deal you that hand.