AMERICAN EXPAT MISERABLE IN THE PHILIPPINES PROVINCE OF MINDANAO

[@JG-gg9wk]

I don't know how you do it, but more power to you. I'd get bored real quick. Nothing to see or do. Need the city need people. Sitting around waiting for death to save you, just not my ideal of living. Spending your day talking to your chickens, naming them that shit was funny

[@Eduardo-m2i]

I get where you're coming from. Heat , humidity, mosquitos, LBM, stray cats and dogs everywhere, brown outs, water stoppage, no sewer system, no traffic control. My Filipina wife understands why I will not go there with her when she visits her family.

[@Adam-ce2qg]

Glad to see you have your mosquito breeding pond setup, looking good.

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

It’s a work in progress.

[@donaldbrough207]

😂😂😂

[@Charlie-tq1en]

I am married to a Filipina from Kabacan in Mindanao. We live in Australia and have a good life. I really love my wife, but if she wanted me to move to Kabacan to be near her family, I would divorce her.

[@mrmikecebu]

Im 25 yrs in ph. First thing i learned is you need a generator. I have added solar now. Brownout for a day nothing happens. If longer then after dark use generator. Or just led lights with built in batteries and solar small panel. Starlink beats all rural service.

[@joselitodiaz199]

Happiness Isn't The Art Of Building a Trouble Free Life, it's The Art Of Responding Well When Trouble Strikes. Things Like Optimism, Love, and Courage. These Were The Only Things That Would Pull Us Through Any Crisis. They Are The Qualities That Make Our Lives Happy.

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Well said 👍

[@marcforsyth9610]

Merry Christmas sir. We live across from you on a small island Panaon in Southern Leyte. It was rough the first few months but our home is almost complete and I have started to enjoy life. I find taking bike rides and hiking areas away from home helps with the "me" time a person needs when living with a full house. The ocean gives me peace as well. I wish you the best and stay positive!! ❤

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Merry Christmas to you too! 👍

[@donboudreau2]

Great vlog update from the 215 Homestead. Wishing you & Lot and family a Merry Christmas and looking forward to seeing your videos celebrating Hannah Grace's holiday visit soon. Best.

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Merry Christmas to you as well!

[@bobarnolf7379]

It's a little strange not seeing you around Angeles anymore, got used to running into you at least once every trip. Hope your enjoying province life, for me nice to visit but we like the convenience of the city. Take care Brian.

[@geary5445]

I live out in the province aswell, own a few houses, but atleast I'm a 2 hour drive to angeles,civiliation, other Americans, I have to go there atleast twice a month just to feel normal with people, conversating, eating, etc, and I've been here full time 15 years now, you totally isolated yourself, over time that's going to take a big toll on your mental health, when you totally rely on other people for your welfare your putting yourself in a dangerous situation, and your far away from anything, I rely on myself and myself only brother, even in the Philippines, your literally at the mercy of other people, family or not, not good,

[@jayha7071]

Im here in the San carlos area of negros Occidental, we built a house here on a bluff overlooking the ocean. I couldn't live that isolated

[@RedneckandPinay]

So let’s unravel your comment… You said he isolated himself, but is reliant upon others to survive. That doesn’t make sense. Sounds as if you have isolated yourself, by being so self-reliant. Be careful of your mental health.

[@geary5445]

@@RedneckandPinay lol, I am a member of an American motorcycle club, I ride my bike to manila a few times a month, I goto the angeles vfw a few times a month, I host a monthly bbq at my house to foriegn friends, far from isolated, I can be on a plane and out of the country within 2 hours any day of the week, how's your mental health, lmfao, I bet you got beat up allot as a kid, lmfao

[@jeffreythompson9549]

He is only a short distance from Gen Luna - a tourist destination, smaller than Angeles maybe, but plenty foreigners and facilities.

[@Parabola007]

I agree. But 2 hours from civilization is not close enough either. But its good, you are already at the delusional stage.

[@donaldgors1289]

Yes when you put yourself into a situation is much easier to manage .....You know if need be you can ...temporarily escape.....Improving 215 Homestead little by little Looking Good ....the stone really helped the entrance area ....Thanks for your updates ...Learning as the weathers changes around you ..Happy Family Experiences ...Merry Christmas !!

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Merry Christmas

[@donmich3332]

I’m sorry, this type of living looks like fun for about a month or two than it would get boring as heck. No offense 😊

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

None taken 👍

[@Parabola007]

Me as well. To far from anything interesting. Not for me. And not unique. It's 2025 not 1810

[@caminante6millas]

🙏RIP MARK🙏

[@thetravelingmonkey889]

Looks rough bro...I mean jungle, peace and quiet, less stress. I was just sitting in 3hrs of Houston traffic thinking look what Philly is missing...but jokes aside the property has really came out looking good since you moved in. Love the christmas tree and the chickens...the beard looks good on you. Hope all is well. God bless.

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Thanks! I appreciate the encouragement! 👍

[@wernerschneider4460]

Mindanao is an island, not a province.

[@artparkgarden8849]

That's a pretty cool province Christmas tree 🌲🌺❤😃👍

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

It’s a unique look, for sure 😊

[@stuartrobinson5111]

There are many positives and negatives when you live in the province and tbh I choose the province over Angeles any day of the week. But I don't aspire to living like a broke Filipino.

[@Treasurehuntingmania]

Told my wife the same thing, got to live modern

[@lenaoblisen7818]

I love your place its beautiful see the surroundings so much green.pls show us next videos when the rains stopped.

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

It is beautiful here, for sure!

[@victoriafediuk954]

I understand Sir, No power that psst me off. because it takes many days to fix. I'm sorry about that. then rain comes. Not much where I come. we live 21 kms. away from Baguio. I hope you'll come and visit our small town. The temp. is mild. Have a good one.

[@Pedroism]

To each his own I prefer the city life

[@jimscholz2997]

Cool tree.. Bummer on the rain... Cool vid seeing you suffering... Hang in there..

[@scottmason6282]

Good Morning Brian , Lot And Your Family ! Hope You Have A Great Day ! I'm Glad Your Power Is Back On ! Advance Merry Christmas ! 🙂🙏💯🎄🎄🎄

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Thanks! You too!

[@scottmason6282]

@PhillyinthePhilippines You're Welcome And Thank You Brian ! 🙂🙏💯🎄🎄🎄

[@BrianMeurer-s8y]

Why complaining about rain, I love the Rainy season in the Philippines nice and cool ,my 800 fruit tree's I planted are growing like crazy

[@theelgabe]

You should lay geo cloth lay a couple inches of sand wrap the sand with cloth for water to flow through then put gravel on top, your gravel may get washed out.

[@ovellthomas2131]

Thank you for keep coming out with videos I thought you was giving it up

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Just to a break for a while.

[@reddawn201285]

That tree is SUPER cool!!!

[@johnyoungieyoung123]

Zambales or La Union is probably looking quite good right now. Merry Christmas from Pundaquit Zambales.

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@nicklopes7519]

Glad to hear that you got the electric back Brian. You and Lot have a Merry Christmas.

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Merry Christmas to you too!

[@lizardinparadise]

In Dicayas the third rooster in the flock would be called dinner.

[@supe254]

The rainy season in Philippines is in May - July. What you are experiencing is rain due to a series of typhoons.

[@mv4463]

My condolences for power loss. 14 days without power is long

[@Regular_Guyph]

I'd like to see a video on how to make the most of the province life

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Greatest suggestion. I will work on it 👍

[@Regular_Guyph]

@@PhillyinthePhilippines wow cool

[@jes2731]

You do know that the southeastern part of the Philippines, is the wettest, rain wise? We're just north of you in Southern Leyte, so we see pretty much the same amount, and coming from 31 years of the US's desert southwest, these days and days of rain is such a breath of fresh air. Province Life is Best Life!!!

[@larryminton2670]

I was at Clark AB in 1969-1970 and I still remember that it rained for seven days getting 27 inches. I remember it stopping twice for 30 minutes. It remains in my memory after all these years.

[@jes2731]

VA-115 aboard USS Midway (86-89') and then NAS Cubi Pt. AIMD (89-92'). Yep, I have seen my share of the Luzon rainy season too.

[@johnfranks9817]

I live on an American coast and I have solar generators to cover my bases. You can get good ones for under 4 grand.

[@nhengislandgirl23]

Thanks for sharing.merry Christmas

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Same to you!

[@berniemacinthephilippines7317]

We also had water gathering outside our place after it rains. We paid for four truck loads of gravel to be deposited on the right of way outside our house and this fixed the problem

[@arthurcrego8297]

No offense but all the people and rain and stuff reminds me of a Ma and Pa Kettle movie.. All you need is Percy Kilbride and Majorie Maine. Personally I like it

[@SlotSmith]

WHAT'S UP MY FRIEND ?? JOHN FROM NORFOLK, VA

[@jasoncatron1039]

Hail to the Redskins

[@stevenpentz5188]

Brian, You put clear stone in your driveway. Clear stone stays loose, and you will get stuck in it. You need 0 to 7/8s stone. that stone will pack down, like the stone on the shoulder of the road.

[@rl8571]

Time to go solar with a couple of LifePo4 batteries. The cable cut is suspicious as there were 2 PLA ships reported nearby a few days before the power loss. Thanks for sharing.

[@markiehunter5535]

Could you rent a small backhoe/dozer for a day, to dig a diversionary trench away from the side of the road? Such a trench could prevent flooding/washout of your driveway? A relatively inexpensive solution?

[@brianssong8061]

Well done, Brian!

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Thank you kindly!

[@nestoragda3255]

nice place sir for pinoy.

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

You are right, it's definitely an awesome place to live.

[@scottp3287]

Looking like Tom Hanks in Castaway 😂 .

[@His_Will_Be_Done]

When it rains in pagadian we get flash flood, our road becomes a roaring rapid river. It gets up to about 4 to 5 feet. The first time it flooded our house out. But, a simple aluminum covering the gate saved us. But, man when it come, it comes fast....

[@davez325]

Twinkles!!!.... thanks Brian, I needed my Twinkles injection for the day.

[@TennRides]

Living the dream, brother, living the dream.

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Thank sir

[@mr.sts.p]

Wow finally you got the power back Brian 😊 👍

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Yes indeed!

[@sgt.bulldog4147]

I'm glad the power is finally back on, maybe things can get back to normal now.

[@jamesoconnor2753]

Do you remember the South Philly Mobsters, Brian? Skinny Joe Merlino, Harry the Hunchback Riccobini. He had an interesting story. When there was a hit attempt on him and he was hit several times, he calmly drove him to Pennsylvania Hospital for treatment! Who can forget Phil Chicken Man Testa. So, a I hope I inspired a few more names for you. Merry Christmas. Enjoy your visit from Hannah Grace!

[@VictorC-g7b]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@typicalquip2025]

HI BRIAN , JUST LIKE OUR NEW COCO WHITE SAND BEACH FARM = LOL LOL,.......WE BOUGHT A BIG DIESEL QUIET GENERATOR/ PLUS STAR LINK , SO FINALLY NO MORE WORRIES MY FRIEND...🍀

[@huckfinn301]

I was in Mindanao, GenSan, last year. Between earthquakes and terrorists it was soon time to go.

[@Racer704]

Where in GenSan are the terrorists ?

[@aso6437]

Province is bad idea in my book, I live in Gingoog City, Mindanao..Actually it's a small town but has every thing you need, hour and half away to the big city Butuan. Not sure where in the heck you live. Need my Internet to keep my mind active. So I am good. Enjoy yourself.

[@alandray5282]

Glad everything going OK..

[@john_sparks]

Bro, I've been living in Cebu City with my wife and son for three years. It's not that expensive. I get that maybe your wife wants to live close to her family in the province, but when did YOU lose YOUR vote? You're retired. I'm very confident that you are the primary source of income for your family AND others likely. So WHY would you live in this third world shanty complex? Homeless people in the states live better. I've tried to figure out what your wife has threatened you with to make you live this way but Brian, it's not worth it. This life compared to the days when you went out for breakfast everyday in Angeles City is no comparison. I know your wife was robbed in the city, but her lingering fears cannot drive you to move to this disaster zone. Hey, stuff happens in every city around the world. Being victimized once doesn't mean you crawl in a cave and live like a peasant in miserable isolation. I just feel sad for you man. I know you love your wife. I love mine. But I'm the man of the house. I will never ever live in that situation brother. I'm truly sad and sorry to see you living in such a third world state. You're a long way from a Philly sub now man.

[@xzkt]

Glad to hear you finally have power back. I think you guys held up pretty well with that brown out. Bet you will be glad to have that running water back. lol Most people don't realize what a luxury running water is. When you said you were going to take a little break you were really serious. I thought you meant KZbin not modern life in general. Phil

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

It was a good break for the soul, even if it meant a break from the internet too.

[@joshuaheap4549]

Good for you Brian Im happy you moved out of the city. The chicken's look wonderful.

[@loloamerikano]

Thanks for sharing.

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Thanks for watching!

[@rickyusa1000]

I think you should go on a quest to find that old honda TMX you left down there years ago. I remember you said they told you it's still around the island some where. It would be cool to see it's present owner ride that tough old beast down the road! 😎

[@deadbugdoug]

We help provide for my wife's family but I don't want to live with them.

[@mcalleyboy5820]

Many of the women advertising for men are from Mindanao, I've tried to warn my fellow expats but they never listen, they know it all and Mindanao is the place to be. I'd rather live on Luzon and closer to a city, I also don't want to buy a vehicle so not much of a savings if you have to buy a vehicle.

[@RadicalSpikee]

Countryside is too hardcore for my taste, I could never do what you are doing. Merry Christmas.

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

It’s definitely not for everyone. Merry Christmas

[@randellt]

I'm actually jealous.. Blown through so much trying to get established..My gauds

[@southphillyexplorer]

Dam brother lol that rain must suck. Get some buko pie 🥧 and some halo halo.

[@Srichardson64]

happy holidays/merry Christmas bud to you and yours.... was just thinking one large john deer farm tractor and 2 days of you giggle'n like a mad man and your land issues would be rectified ;)

[@eamonkelly36]

Wow amazing place so much potential there mate baby steps it will take awile to climatise my advice have meet up group once week few beers chit chat youre better off in the long runwelcomeback missed u here😅 happy xmas from.wet and soggy emerald isles😅😅

[@grizzmax]

Amazing.

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Glad you think so!

[@francis105G]

Nothing wrong with Going Native!! Enjoy the traditional life that has lasted for millenias

[@scottexpatinthephilippines7449]

Maganda umaga kumusta brian and lot lot hannah grace and bing and lot lots family. The only way you can stop the water going into your land is dig a trench off the road and about ten feet from the road all the way to the end of your property at the bottom of the other and where your drive way is place some plastic pipe in the the trench and fill around the pipe so it holds it sturdy and then fill the top in enough that it can hold weight over it. Four pieces of long coco lumber or pine then fill over it brian and your water troubles will be sorted it will flow down and through the pipe and down the other end or you could divert it and make a area like a little pond so you can use it for the garden . Or you can get the boys to make channels like they have for cabbages and strawberries to flow along side it will keep the garden moist and grow better . That would be my way of doing it.brian .I know the council should do it but they seen to have other areas there working on. But that could be the answer if the boys dig a trench along the property zone and place pipe near the drive way like a convert back fill it and make it strong enough for trucks or multi cabs to go over it. That should solve the water from flowing through. 🌴🇵🇭 Scott expat in the Philippines 🌴🇵🇭 arleneINDAYLYNZ 🇵🇭 🌴

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Appreciate the advice Scott!

[@BelusTraveller]

This normal, Pretty much have to adapt, Rule number one, Don’t buy in flood plain, Rule two, Plan for Disaster, Disaster, Disaster. I I even study the trees and weather fronts, Small trees young trees means slammed by Typhoons, Earthquake, local Volcanoes which way jet streams roll, Everything taken in before purchasing lands, We have 2 farms, Our home building, and a Cebu Condo rental, Ya your going stir crazy, Never live in jungle or learn, Go night fishing, Fresh water shrimping if any creeks, Ect, Ect, Brown outs are a,ways we have Solar and Generators at home building, Enjoy,

[@dailyquran_23]

I highly recommend this book the light of Iman available on Amazon and Apple books etc

[@manuelcamomot5152]

Nice country side.

[@peggywilliams-n9x]

Continue putting gravel around the whole place, looks good

[@garyt7232]

133K subscribers! On your way to 200K. Would you ever consider getting solar or a generator? Did you end up tossing all of the food in the freezer? Keep on living the dream Philly.

[@bigdawg7405]

Bro, what part Mindanao are you?

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Sirigao Island

[@wcguthrie]

Bro, grab Lot and hop a $30 flight to CEB and get an airbnb for a few months

[@Stetsonhatman]

Brian do you have any solar?

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

No solar

[@darrylreynolds3912]

I knew you had moved to the province, but I didn't realize it was Mindanao. You better be careful down there,not a safe place for westerners, married to pinoy, or not.

[@bigbearlife6642]

Lol 215 homestead. Cold back here in 215 area code.

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

I bet it’s cold in Philly now!

[@peggywilliams-n9x]

A foreigner in bohol ordered small panels on-line because of brown outs to keep power on for his Internet and refrigerator

[@pb12661]

You're looking a bit like Jeramiah Johnson w/o the snow. Looking good 👍

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Appreciate it! 👍

[@Handicappedvet]

Looking, ehhhhh ehhhh muddy over there 😊 you'll make it thru got live the Hi's & lows come with it.

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

You’re right, it’s definitely a mixed bag over here.

[@Semiam1]

I watch a lot of Phils videos and have yet to see Guinea Keets. Seems like that would be a natural farm bird to have in the province

[@samual3006]

You have to take the rough with the smooth Philly, your making a good job 👏 of living in the jungle. 👍🏻✌🏻🇬🇧

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Thanks 👍

[@glennbacon5724]

Time to get portable generator

[@keithjetski3060]

You look way healthier out there than when you were in Angeles City.

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

I feel healthier 👍

[@dominicbustamante730]

That is real free range chicken. You can't really have those here in the States, because the coyotes, foxes, and razor back/wild hogs will eat them.

[@frankkie3849]

Brian,,you need a hobby,,take that motorcycle out of the bushes and and start working on it for fun,,take care and enjoy your time,,thanks for sharing 😊😊

[@garretdoi6218]

Hey Brian what is your living expenses in the jungle, including feeding the whole family; & purchasing incidental, items that you can’t help to purchase @ the market ??🙏🏽🤙🏽👍🏽🍀😁

[@frankmazzie4855]

Whats the advantage?

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Life 👍

[@jb4688]

Brian, mosquito warfare, chicken society pecking order…you might be going a bit island happy…please take care of yourself!

[@Jo-lc4ko]

I must of missed some episodes or something . Please tell me, did you break up with your old gf. Please forgive me for not knowing and if something happened. I just thought that your living conditions were better before. I know you must make pretty good money off retirement and KZbin channel. Other expats with KZbin channels are living large over there or should I say much comfortable with a car rental, a couple motor bikes, and a house rental. I just have to ask if there is something I don't understand? I had watched your channel for years and your channel was the one that kind of got me watching KZbin. I used to watch you visit those super unfortunate families and help them out, and now you may be living in similar conditions. Can you get back to me? I used to be in Philly area and Delaware County. Some flashback maybe 😊

[@samual3006]

Philly has just celebrated his 10th wedding anniversary 😊

[@albathoughtsofficial]

That is one awesome Christmas tree! 🎄 Merry Christmas!!!

[@chicanoonthego]

I LOVE the RAIN, I would have to say that those that dont like the RAIN dont come to MINDANAO, it rains everyday but only for one or two hours then no rain until the NEXT day, its only WATER, not like its poison or flaming spears dropping down from the skies😆 It seems that those that dont like RAIN are the people that drive in it, I dont drive I walk everywhere and the RAIN washes all the black smut away from the skies that the JEEPNYES spew out along with cleaning the streets from all the URINE left from all the PEE BOYS that seem to relieve themselves on the sidewalks and sides of the roads🤷 If something is miserable than you need to change it to make it unmiserable, I finally bought myself a good, relatively thick plastic RAINCOAT that keeps all my clothes dry and I love walking around when it RAINS, just like all the small, joyful kids😁

[@jdtravels5140]

I’m not interested in a Muslim Provence. I’ve managed construction projects in Muslim countries. I’m never going back.

[@LumieSoucek-r2t]

You got plenty of sugarcane. Have you eaten some?

[@PhillyinthePhilippines]

Yes I have 👍

[@douglasgreen437]

He is type2 diabetic..

[@davidaicsusa6041]

Rain is only water think of it as God giving you a free shower. Or if you been naughty it is God peeing on you! LOL! Most people take the chicks and put them in a safe place until they get bigger. That would be the humane thing to do for them. Please give it some thought!

[@keithhuett4916]

You need a Sammy the Bull in the mix.

[@John-et6xn]

Hello good morning Brain glad to hear you have power I'm happy to be back the USA has changed in so many ways and a lot of it is not that very good have a great day and enjoy it

[@jeffreyvlogofficial781]

we can fix the electricity but rain i dont think we have the power to stop the rain no one does just saying😄😄 my advice is just make bus house so that is theres rain and you dont like it go to other place and return if theres no rain in your area as simply as that 😂😂 you know i have much bigger problem than yours im sick and i feel dizzy all the time but i never complaint anything to social media with my problem you problem is just a litttle things which is not really major problem theres always be a solution in your little problem

[@jeffreyvlogofficial781]

im sorry this just my opinyon and suggestion as well but i do like you content dont get me wrong

[@JurandySanchez]

Do what you love to do