California or The Philippines, Which Will He Choose? Every Man Has a Story

[@mathierocker6900]

A note of caution for American expats who die in the Philippines: a death certificate issued in the Philippines has to go through hoops working with the US Embassy in Manila in order for the death certificate to be accepted by financial institutions in the USA. This can delay settling the decedent's estate and can prove challenging for heirs who reside in the USA. Consider this difficulty for your estate planning.

[@mateor7302]

Can you prepay an attorney or agent to handle that? With your heirs having their contact info also

[@justinacurtis5689]

yes! plan ahead is the key. you need to enjoy life instead of focusing the negative.

[@TONEYTUNE1]

Very good interview and interesting topic. Yes, my dad remarried a couple of years ago after my mother passed away to a younger lady in the Philippines and he’s doing quite well. She is able to take care of him and having fun at the same time raising chickens, goats, pigs, and growing bananas; things one can’t do in San Francisco.

[@lowes891646]

CA or the Philippines? I spent 40 years in CA, San Diego, Orange County, got married in Santa Cruz... Run from CA, as fast as you can. Real Estate 30% higher than the national average. 13% state income tax. $7.00 gas. Homelessness everywhere. Crime everywhere. Gangs everywhere. Angry people everywhere. Road rage everywhere... most expensive healthcare in the US... and the most liberal policies in the nation... verses paradise in the Philippines? If you choose CA, you'll also ned a Therapist and they're not cheap either. Yes, rent your San Diego home and let a rental agent deal with that, then when you pass, your son gets your home to do with as he choses. That would be my plan. God bless you in whatever you decide.

[@John-ds6jz]

Did you vote for democrats 😂😆😅

[@mateor7302]

Philippines is a better option than California but I wouldn't call it paradise

[@John-ds6jz]

Why you voted for commie then 🤣😂👎

[@BigWalley3putt]

Just a note about flying into Baguio. It is one of the most dangerous airports in the world for landing, especially if the wx is anything but good. I know, I'm a pilot who has landed there many times. PAL only recently resumed flights. I'd personally fly to Clark and take the bus or rent a van from there.

[@d9918]

Trouble is the road to Baguio is treacherous, I've often heard of deadly accidents on that hilly windy road.

[@BigWalley3putt]

@@wickman.r4662 also, the runway is relatively short. It has significant drop-offs at either end. There's a very steep runway slope making an approach from the east hard to get on the ground and even harder to get the plane stopped. When approaching from the west there's a high ridge approx 2 mi on final that one needs to skim at approx 100' in order to get on a proper glideslope. No one has crashed recently because larger aircraft haven't landed there for several years, and yes, the road is dangerous. I'm just saying that flying there may not be the preferred mode (IMHO). Travelers should at least be aware of what they're getting into.

[@Eamonn-cw9wm]

Where do you get the bus to baguio, if I fly into Manila, is there a bus therminal at the Manila airport??

[@yrosales546]

@@Eamonn-cw9wm take a taxi to Pasay City ( for $2) & be dropped off to the Victory Liner terminal . Regular buses leave hourly to Baguio .

[@yrosales546]

Rather tell the taxi driver to deliver you to Victory Liner terminal, just 20 away from the airport.

[@dwaynekeith156]

Good luck on your decisions Bruce. You gave me some good ideas 💡

[@bryanoflongisland5580]

Tagaytay City is cooler place like Baguio. Check it out too.

[@scottsdialyadventure1338]

From Oregon I would have to say frankly I would even choose living in Cebu City full time over most of southern California. Both are rat-race crime-infested and simply not my style. Looking for a small home, two or three-bedroom, LOL quiet and maybe near the beach or up the mountain. I would pay about 450 a month not condo unless it was just a start out with short-term. I wonder about leasing a native Filipinos land and building Onnit? 🙏🙏

[@nenasoriano5515]

a geriatric care provider would be nice, but you'd have to have your marbles, or you would be taken advantage of.

[@jjohnsengraciesmom]

California. There are still cheap places to live, but also better infrastructure and medical care.

[@OneJuanWon]

He's doing the right thing by spending some extended time there to check things out to see if its a good fit for his idea of retirement. Another trip in the future might be worth considering, relocating is a big decision.....you want to make certain you are comfortable with your choice.

[@eddavid2763]

That is right. The weather in Southern California is perfect for me. I live in orange county.

[@dannyreynado1265]

I recommend stay in San Diego. Just go on vacation in the Philippines once in a while.

[@claudenewton8932]

No he should live in the Philippines and vacation in san diego.

[@nikkibelmont9199]

agree, go to philippines for vacation and live in san diego

[@phil-be-health]

San Diego is beautiful. I want to live there!

[@nikkibelmont9199]

​@phil-be-health here in san diego, we have magnificent weather and stunning beaches.

[@georgeacenas2349]

A couple Ex Pat's landed in Ph, got used to it then tried to return stateside. They encountered culture shock and wanted to go home to Ph. At my job in NYC I'm always joking I need to go to Siargao...I will consider "1 way ticket." I'm a rat racer who has a surfboard that needs to be ridden again! I'm tired of subways seeing homeless, commuter buses. Skyrocketed housing costs. Fuhgetaboudit....

[@Beauty-1858]

You can go Tagaytay also if you want to stay there.

[@isreeramotar3868]

I can definitely 💯 relate to this gentleman’s grief of loosing his wife…my wife died of Astrocytoma as well…very rare brain 🧠 cancer 8 years ago…but life goes on and I ended up in the Philippines 🇵🇭 5 years ago and married my Filipina wife ❤I didn’t do any research about the country, just watched a few videos, and I was convinced. So no regrets, and I love 💗 everything about the country. Stay blessed y’all 😊

[@dannyv2468va2]

Nice interview. Seems like a good guy. PS I have his shirt also!

[@Eamonn-cw9wm]

The problem of renting ones own home, isn't passive income, dealing with renter's can be a living nightmare, plus property taxes, HOA insurance, repairs, upgrades etc is a never ending uphill battle, meaning always going up in price, and the home has equally a better chance of falling in price, than increasing in price, and the increase in price can barley keep up with the other rising costs (property taxes HOA insurance repairs upgrades etc etc)

[@oldschoolliferhere]

Another great interview. Seems to be a good guy. California is shot like most the US, go back and do what you have to then get on a plane back to the Philippines and dont look back!! haha

[@garycarlson6859]

Key thing...the Healthcare...5 or 6 Hundred dollars a month? I'm there ALREADY....Thanks

[@friendsaroundtheworld7184]

I know the feeling of losing your partner because I'm widow too. It would be nice idea to have someone who will love you and take care of you or have a private nurse in Philippines. My aunt is also from California thinking of retiring in the Philippines and have her private nurse. Even I'm still in my mid 40's thinking of retiring in my humble country Philippines where people are warm and friendly after living abroad for a long time. I wish you goodluck on your plans in the future. Sweats alot will keep you slim. Lol😅❤

[@d9918]

He looks like someone famous but I can't think who.

[@florencemislang5277]

Dan Aykroyd of Ghostbusters?

[@dannyreynado1265]

I have the same shirt. I bought it in Ross in San Diego, Ca.

[@lagoonlane]

Would have liked to hear him compare and contrast Thailand and the Philippines.

[@bernarditacalub344]

And in the Phils we have a lot of condos & golf clubs & gyms/sports club

[@quantumleap7441]

You send over sentimental things, balakbayon boxes. Just in case. Have a addres in the Philippines to send your things too. Just in case

[@vinces.3860]

After travelling to the Philippines 3 times in the last 13 months, my choice for a place to live is Tagaytay instead of Baguio. Tagaytay is modern, clean and a LOT less people than Baguio. Baguio has tons of traffic and is super crowded.

[@everymanhasastory]

I will have to check it out.

[@timhnc75]

That's an easy choice who the hell wants to live in california 🤣 I'm originally from california and i left a long time ago..

[@timhnc75]

@westener83 There are much better beaches in the world you should experience more than a little sandbox.

[@timhnc75]

@westener83 If you had been to over sixty countries you would have realized the beaches in california or nothing special.. So many more beautiful beaches with clearer water.. I love the clear blue water of the philippines and other countries That are not polluted..

[@timhnc75]

@@youngandfree93 I would say that's a good thing I get tired of the fast pace of america.. It's nice to just enjoy the beauty of the world and not worry about internet..

[@wesparsons5331]

Thanks for another great vid👍 I’m about to visit the Philippines and am trying to get some feedback on where I should spend my first month. I was thinking La Union but am finding it hard to get cheap accomodation so am looking at Cebu before Dumagete. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

[@everymanhasastory]

Dumaguete is friendly but Cebu has more amenities

[@garymoody1448]

Very nice interview.

[@thaimaxcan]

what airline fly Cebu to Baguio ? Is it a charter airline ?

[@bebeaznar3399]

Never been there just within Asian countries only and one in Bahrain a middle east country

[@nasirsaddawi5525]

Bruce where in San Diego did you live? I currently live in San Diego

[@sysyjuan9899]

Hi,i'd been in US i live for 20 years i am pilipina ,anywhere you go their is always something so dont critisize philippines

[@timhnc75]

Why not filipino criticized the u s so why not the other way..around 😂

[@jeffreyandrews]

I think they make you move to another home when you can't afford to live there anymore

[@bernarditacalub344]

Phils. has health care & nursing homes, too and much more lesser costs

[@everymanhasastory]

Very good points. Thank you for watching and for taking the time to share this information

[@francesmcdonald8145]

This guy should apply for reverse mortgage, he should inquire now what does he have to lose

[@juanmoy4780]

If it wasn’t for my new granddaughter I would be in the Philippines enjoying life. I hate to see my granddaughter to go to babysitter it daycare with all the horrible story you hear on the news. So, I’m making a sacrifice right now. CA are you nuts! Philippines 🇵🇭 is the place to retire…

[@wayneboyko4426]

Homelessness is everywhere in the US. It's easy to fall into lockstep and bash California. Drugs and mental illness for sure. But very few ever mention the masses of homeless working poor with families. Do your homework.

[@jimstein2338]

He came for pu....sy😂😂😂

[@graceylifestyle593]

Nice polo shirt😍

[@rexmascarina2169]

Go to Bukidnon province in the island of Mindanao more cooler.

[@danielnetz7539]

Hey Mark, you've mentioned numerous times that a geriatric nurse can be hired for $400 or $500 a month (possibly even as a live in). I was wondering if you could do a little more research into this and tell us exactly where they can be found and what the exact pricing would be. Thanks for the videos you do, im trying to convince my 80yo mother that her life would be so much more fulfilling living in the Philippines compared to living alone here in the US.

[@marierocher4422]

There’s a specialized caregivers, licensed medically trained groups and office is in Cebu City with a salary of 7K 5 pesos/ month. Almost 200$/ month. Im searching in préparation in bringing my sick sister from the US. 2 caregivers 24hrs. We’re from Cebu town but I prefer to stay in the city for emergency. My idea is hire a nurse once week visit. Chong Hua Hospital ( accept international health insurance ) and Perpetual Succour Hospital international standard. Most my families are in medical field so they’re helping me search even for a gereatric doctor. This is just an info to give you an idea. Cebu is not that huge so your mom can visit beaches or Resto in the mountain.

[@bebeaznar3399]

Exactly 100% because lots of nursing graduates that can't find job right after they graduated

[@marierocher4422]

@@bebeaznar3399 thank you for the info.

[@davidhankins5708]

Here here! My request also. Help us out, Mark, please. My guess is Mark's a little high. 2 to 300 bucks for standard care. Maybe 500 fir specialized care. But just a guess.

[@marierocher4422]

@@davidhankins5708 these are good care givers, specialized, 150 to 200 USD

[@bernarditacalub344]

Phils. have a lots of " nursing homes" too , much cheaper costs to take care of you. tò, much cheaper

[@bebeaznar3399]

Just want to ask why lot's of homeless people there ? Anyone could answer

[@josiegraham2591]

Homeless people like it here because of the weather they won’t freeze on winter and the policy of the democrats is not helping either so CA is not desame like before it used to be clean nice now it’s similar to all blue state trouble and very expensive you need to bring home like $12000 a month tobe able to rent 2 bedroom apt. Plus car payment and your nessisities

[@bebeaznar3399]

@@josiegraham2591 too expensive thanks for your efforts

[@lzu2860]

The housing cost is not affordable anymore…..

[@MilesCobbett]

Where city are you in ?

[@Chanokh]

Philippines is Havilah

[@quantumleap7441]

Create a trust , if you havent already for your son.

[@itsallaboutlife3869]

If there is a lot of job in America how come there’s a lot of homeless in California which is jobless?

[@Iron_Brad]

Because of drug addiction and mental illness

[@Iron_Brad]

Because of drug addiction and mental illness

[@itsallaboutlife3869]

@@Iron_Brad kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2WQh6Crop50mtE and what happened to these empty buildings they all closed down because the company move to a cheaper labour to other country ….

[@nikkibelmont9199]

poverty, low wages, mental illnesses & the lack of needed services. the point is- if you are poor, if you are addicted, if you are mentally ill in an expensive west coast city like san diego, you're far more likely to experience homelessness. high housing costs; rental costs & vacancy rates are far the biggest predictor of rates of homelessness in a community. the average california housing value is $758,600.

[@phil-be-health]

Poverty way worst here in Philippines in many areas.

[@bretmoleta1860]

Do you realize he calls it "Domo"getti? He also got a little piece of white spit on his lip from time to time.

[@jasonwakassup9423]

i think he likes spaghetti too much

[@quantumleap7441]

Avoid them at all costs. Sincw the new law, would allow you to be removed from the planet.

[@mattsugg3901]

Where can I buy the "throw away" ticket? Expedia? And what is the cheapest destination to buy? Mark

[@georgequek7996]

Why these rich americans started to leave their super power country for poor filipines, thailand, cambodia, etc...haha from bad to worst states on the planet guys !!! 😭

[@timhnc75]

It may be a poor country but the philippines is rich and culture It's a beautiful place with nice people..

[@mochamuch8057]

thailand is not poor only philppine is

[@timhnc75]

@@mochamuch8057 It depends where you're at there are lots of poor places in Thailand.

[@yrosales546]

I am also. US retiree. I don’t like to live in a nursing home. I’d rather go home & die in my country.