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[@abacusenigmato4436]

The first three rules of retail are: Location, Location, Location... Do you happen to have recipes for the foods your MA sells for those of us not in the Philippines?

[@rcamacho66]

That store is a money pit, would have been a bad investment no matter how you look at it. Just enjoy the Philippines with your family and keep the videos coming. Life is too short to keep working if you don’t need to, God bless you and the family.

[@mikemikie8312]

Amazing how they measure and sell the food in a bag very quick service :)

[@trr4488]

They generally dont have street bins because they are stolen for metal or other uses. Or if there are bins the poor locals will pull everything out to sift through what's there. Look at often the steel manhole cover missing in the middle of the road, yes new BBQ plate.

[@TheEnimabandit]

A camera system at a shop that looses money haha not much point unless she thinks the lost money is down to theft. As far as I understand it the shop looses because the family help themselves to stock and not paying , which a camera wont stop haha!

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

I struggle with most of your messages and this one is no exception,there is a very big difference between you thinking someone is stealing and acutely seeing them stealing.

[@Thomas-bq8hj]

Haha family helping themselves is still theft.

[@TheEnimabandit]

it is true chris but you had stated in past videos that the main reason for the losses were that family members either helped themselves to the stock or the mother had said no problem, thus it is a little pointless spending money on cameras if you already know the major issue and its not full on thief it is family taking stock some call it thief others say lack of control. I'm not trying to be crappy or bad about it, its just a fact. If one knows the issue is there little point in looking for a new one. But I'm sure you know it far better than I do.@@ABritinthPhilippines

[@TheEnimabandit]

@@ABritinthPhilippines not sure why you struggle buddy I try and be tactful in how I phrase things, clearly not tactful enough!

[@a1harrogate]

"That bread's not very sweet"... "Isn't it? Good!" Hahahaha Chris, I laughed so hard. *** You'll only get that if you live in the Philippines 😂🤣😂

[@paulinthephilippinesolddog9234]

Enjoyed the video Chris about street food, I have been following you from the beginning and it's been cool to watch you grow from when you first arrived!

[@timmytimers9511]

I think the bread is fantastic Chris..but I know when I move to the Philippines for good I will miss crusty bread. I was a chef for 15 years and a Baker for 3 years..

[@wills3zr422]

Mel looked like an old pro at serving the customers, it was cool to watch

[@Hoochie243]

Here is a sales trick....Mom can had more salt to the food so people get thirsty and buy drinks..or she can make her menu with Combination items....like a plate of food and a drink for one price

[@rcamacho66]

When I go to the Philippines it isn’t to do a sari sari store or food selling, it is to be retired and enjoy what the Philippines has to offer. Hope to meet up with you when we do make the move.

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Would be great to meet you.

[@TheEnimabandit]

The problem is people here will pass by a bin and then drop the crap on the floor its sad as it makes the place look crappy they need to enforce anti littering laws that way it would not need as much sweeping. People need to be educated to not leave little in their area that way it wont look so bad

[@a1harrogate]

You'll find litter isn't a problem in Mindanao. Much cleaner

[@reddyman6915]

Andrew S Thailand is the same!! rubbish and plastic bags and bottles every where.

[@tomalexander1341]

The fact is it's very difficult for a foreigner to operate a business in the Philippines. Filipinos look at foreigners as $ dollar signs. If your business does start to make money they we'll most likely become jealous of you and try to figure away out to get you kicked out of the country so they can take it over. That's why it's better to have a pension or an income from abroad. Foreigns almost always end up getting ripped off in the Philippines.

[@TheEnimabandit]

the issue with depending on a pension is it is pretty static based on western inflation which is low. The Philippines has been going though massive rises in inflation thus the pension will never keep up so each year you become a little worse off than the year before. If you add to that some places or currencies like the pound has lost over 40% of its value from say 10 years back so again if your on a fixed amount you will be starting to struggle. My point is unless your pension is a really great one i.e. a few thousands pounds a month of 4 or 5 k usd a month within 10 years you will be starting to fell the pain as many are currently doing I suspect Chris included as the rental he gets from his house will not be going up at the same rater as the inflation here. You really need a local income or long term the numbers don't add up.

[@markmetz57]

nice video good insight on life in the philippines thanks for posting

[@philipjanek3864]

Also a lot of foreigners will not eat street food because they're worried about diseases and cleanliness but if you have your hepatitis A B shots before you go to the Philippines you can eat all the street food that you want and get by way cheaper.

[@glennortega1230]

nice place to have a business restaurant😍😍😍

[@thorlin3826]

Good video Chris, and good advise for stalls or sari store.

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Glad it was helpful!

[@yorkshireproud9603]

Great video

[@gregpineda8660]

Chris,As far as I know,Our English word called competent means capable or more than capable.And the words incompetent and incompetence means not capable meaning lack of ability,right? And Chris,First of all,We pray,wish and hope that you will continue to adapt to the ghastly,terrible and horrible way of lives of our fellow Philippine inhabitants,people and citizens of our nation,country and state the Philippines (The "Pearl of the Orient," The Paris of Asia" specially during the Spanish times or period and It's More,More and More Fun in the Philippines!!!) specially where they are located in slums,squatters and shanty towns where you are currently living,thriving and surviving.( And Chris,Keep talking to your adorable,dear and precious Filipina wife Melody so that she'll be accustom to speaking our universal,known and famous world's language called the English language).And cheers to all of you!!!

[@gregpineda8660]

Our Tagalog word called "pancit or pansit" means noodles in our English language.

[@robertkubrick3738]

I studied some of Naga's history, it was notably advanced in the 1930's, one of the largest if not the largest covered market. It would be awesome if the trains still connected to Manila.

[@gregpineda8660]

@@robertkubrick3738 Just to let you know,Bro.The way of lives in the Philippines during the 1930's decade was advanced and up---dated because our beloved Philippines was under the American occupation or rule during that early years there.

[@robertkubrick3738]

@@gregpineda8660 Oh, I know. When I hear the quote "Run like hell by Filipinos" I usually say, WISH GRANTED! But I'm fairly certain that the US hand laid lightly on Naga as it is so far from where the US was operating. Excepting possibly the Railroad. The railroad needs to be fixed, it would be a boon for economic activity. It's 170 year old technology, it should be doable.

[@ophecoloma8243]

Malunggay is Moringa. Rich in vitamin A.

[@timsbitsca]

Can you install and turn on SmellO'vision please when you are doing street food.

[@langchauvin1121]

Nice camera, good video👍

[@BCG6963]

Chris, the rice soup is the best!

[@kevinmeikle3233]

find your vlog so good mate understand house priced if you open sari sari the price farm prices cheers mate

[@wolfweighold823]

Danke für das hochladen sehr interessant

[@aizamarkinph.9575]

Why keep doing a business, that doesn't make money? Thanks for sharing

[@erikd76]

Idea perhaps couple tables she can have a small eating place for ppl to eat. Signage does help to

[@GermanFilipinaCouple-h9d]

Cool cool 👌

[@waydehealy2950]

Wow guys IAM enjoying the area where you live sorry to be a pain but how much to rent 1/2 bedroom apartment .

[@jamesgriffin8499]

Good street food!

[@karlkarl8163]

I enjoy watching your videos 😊👍 Philippines are beautiful my girlfriend is Filipina from abucay I have alot of respect for Philippines. Your wife sounds like she has a cold take care of her

[@saloumahmad7182]

I like this video

[@JonMagno]

I’m guessing that the reason they don’t have trash bins for rubbish is because not only does it get abused, theft of city property is a real threat too. I’m sad to admit it’s a bit of a social issue, but maybe not in Naga.

[@thorlin3826]

Naga is cleaner than many places I've been in the Philippines.

[@karlkarl8163]

Looks yummy

[@TheEnimabandit]

It really look grey and horrible there today buddy at least when the sun is shining the place look a little better if the area is not the nice on the eye the sun really helps haha. Not sure about you I have no idea how the local eat the food when it is cold when it is first put out its warm but after an hour it gets cold haha I just cant eat cold food when it is something that is meant to be hot haha. The bread looks and smells great but I find it way too sweet not sure about you. I now know a few places in Makati that does decent sour doe bread and is not sweet at all.

[@thorlin3826]

The locals don't care. They are used to really poor food. You can bring them hot food and they will talk and ignore it until it goes cold. I'm a bit of a foodie. Hot food has more flavor. I also abhor someone turning good ingredients into trash before eating. Cook like you love who you are cooking for is always a good plan and my wife agrees.

[@dw7401]

Chris, am I asking the obvious questions with why doesn't your mom-in-law convert the space to food only, all day? Breakfast, lunch, dinner?

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Because she is stubborn.

[@dw7401]

A Brit in the Philippines That's Pinay alright😂

[@Thomas-bq8hj]

Chris I know that filipinos love their pork but can you get a decent sausage in the philippines like Lincolnshire or Cumberland?

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

In my experience no you can't get decent sausage .

[@Brian-gw2gs]

The only way to get a decent sausage in the Philippines is make it yourself....

[@abbodalghamdi9164]

very nice 👍🙏🙏🙏✋

[@toddjohnston4788]

Well I guess picking up litter is putting people to work...but should be taught in schools. It's getting done I guess that's all that matters. Great Vlog 😀

[@robertkubrick3738]

No, it never gets done. If people stopped littering, the sweepers would just push it around daily, maybe lay down some fresh when the old trash wears out.

[@vicling1352]

Hi Mel, you are loosing Weight???

[@vicling1352]

Very Hard work Mama keep it up

[@theburtons49]

Another interesting Video, Good Content. If you don't mind me asking you Chris, how much on average does MA make profit per day selling her food in Pesos. Would selling home made pies be a good earner do you think? Like the British Holland Pies. The good thing about selling Pies is that there wouldn't be any waste as you could always freeze the ones that haven't sold.

[@MickeyMousePark]

I am sure Chris will answer your questions...but for pies an oven would be needed plus the cost of electricity to power it... In all my time in the PI i never saw a pinoy have an oven..unless they were with an expat...Of course there might be a way to cook the pies in a dirty kitchen i do not know...

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

I believe she takes around 3700 a day,not sure how much of that is profit.

[@jamesgiddings7453]

Hey Chris your mother-in-law is beautiful I wish you was my wife I think Filipino women are beautiful

[@philipjanek3864]

Chris I hate to repeat what Abacus says but location location location location is what you're trying to get across. You're correcting Mel competent and competition but you're saying position when it should be location LOL

[@billyms1362]

try din yong ihaw ihaw

[@walterperry4565]

YES, SHE IS STILL AN INCUMBINENT KID 😂😂😂

[@erikd76]

She needs to increase the price extra few pesos to make money or even half a peso .

[@craigtrigg4288]

lol our street is full of litter in uk,very good video mate ,,,,

[@analynbona2852]

saan kayang lugar to sa naga...ta hahanapun nagsiram na kang pansit mo iha...

[@jingdexter9516]

I think shes trying to say competitive lol

[@hypemania4983]

Hahaa pancit and noodles jeeeez😂😂

[@kenmichael380]

This is the 1st channel I watched that asks for money to watch. What's the Deal?

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Okay,what video's are you not allowed to watch unless you pay?

[@russellclement2058]

I wouldnt mind picking your brains , Chris ,,, Dits opened an eatery but needs to do a little better ,,

[@salvatorebarnaba7024]

HOW DOES THE FOOD STAY HOT

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

It doesn't.

[@tingmeekiaw1313]

Chris. Just saying Mel looks too thin. Maybe she has to eat more nutritious food n get more rest Advice only not criticism

[@ABritinthPhilippines]

Mel isn't a big eater.

[@aizamarkinph.9575]

Why keep doing a business, that doesn't make money? Thanks for sharing

[@thorlin3826]

For some people, it's to try to make a little money from stock they would have in their own larder. If they have a sari store, I will wager they don't have a kitchen cubbard with the usual.