How not to Fail in the Philippines!

[@20891]

Better than CNN, ABC, NBC, PBS, CBS

[@rudes440sb]

Especially better than Fox. Haha. But seriously too many foreigners whether Westerner, Asian etc think they're hot shit cause they have a little bit of money.

[@floundergiggingcharters8226]

i agree. i completely stopped watching the news. In fact, i quit watching tv all together and got a you tube premium membership for $11.xx/mo watching all the ad-free videos I want. I watch anything i want and its a learning experience.

[@keiscott2953]

One point I much agree and have to point out guys, whether you know it or not you are representing all white men or brown or black whatever color you are or if you ride a motorcycle and it's a big loud one such as a Harley in Asia.... hopefully you can realize you're representing a lot more than just your own image there and I resent really crappie Foreigner Behavior right before or while I am present, it just makes it bad name for all of us and some people ought to just grow up... If you like to drink a lot well stay in the city and that party scene will fit better, with its own hazards.. but you never went to mess with Philippine or most Asian police, unless you know someone high up.

[@brian_atc]

@@keiscott2953 THANK YOU!!! I've seen too many loud mouths absolutely ruin situations (restaurants, bars, etc..) for everyone else. Why go to a different country if you expect it to be like the one you left or think you'll change it to your liking because you're the big stud expat. Nobody is impressed.

[@acornsucks2111]

@Mike Oxlong Right on Mike. Some people like being lied to by the lamestreamedia .:)

[@Hayden-jm9um]

Wise counsel. Do not get involved in local business. Earn income from overseas. Do not discuss your finances with others

[@mayofw3163]

True

[@SuperTruthful]

That's the key and the truth. I don't talk bout my finances in the states and if someone asks me about my finances i shut them down right away.

[@Hayden-jm9um]

@@SuperTruthfulBest way to be my friend.Your finances are nobody’s business but your own

[@universityinstructorj.p.sm5360]

I like that, "time and first impressions are irreversible." A keeper indeed. Tremendously valuable advice as well.

[@murrayspiffy2815]

What a great conversation - I listened to the whole thing and forgot about time. This was two years ago - I wonder if the guy put roots down.

[@komments]

I have been watching videos from the Philippines since 2014. This is by far the best video I have seen. Bar none.

[@mela6046]

I agree,,,I only started watching since I cut the cord I refuse...REFUSE to pay 4 cable....

[@madmaxrerisen]

Giving them your DNA? Are you nuts?

[@pcbondart]

i've been involved with a girl online while i am still here in the States, and she has been separated for many years, what you say in the last segment of your video really hits home, thank you . . . this HAS been on my mind, but you just reinforced it, friends and family con$piring against me . . . need that certificate of no marriage!

[@saca1951]

All of the topics Mark talks about here is right on...I lived in the Phil (Mindanao) for three years. Be humble, Remember your a visitor there.

[@MegaEasyliving]

Great vlog. Enjoyed it. Thanks for all the information. Very worthwhile.

[@schuey999]

Great video. A lot to consider. Thanks!!!

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you 😊

[@KB3TLE]

Wonderful advice Mark. -- No matter where you are or what country you might be in !

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you for watching ☺️

[@petepinal8415]

Wow, what a great blog!!! You thought of everything, even the little things, like, will my GPS work, once I get there. Keep up the great work, and keep those informative, great blogs coming. you are living the life that we all want to live, because you have found a wonderful woman to share your life with, which is what we all want. You are a wonderful couple, and I wish you both all the happiness in the world. I’m 66, and will be moving to the Philippines in February. God willing, I’ll look forward to meeting with you, and having a cup of coffee with you, 😎😉👍🏼🙏🏼.

[@ThanaykhwamMai-ff4ni]

So true bro .Humility and discretion ,besides respecting each other .

[@rossbain7180]

Great advice, mate This is Ross, from Brisbane . Australia .

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you Ross. 😊

[@billharrisjazzbluesandmore7948]

Very good video thank you for sharing

[@everymanhasastory]

Glad you enjoyed it Bill

[@barry4848]

Top notch advice, live below your means, do not boast, be humble, be polite....learn to bite your tongue and walk away. It is just not worth it. Mark is bang on with his advice. Be safe, but don't just sit on the couch- see the world, be adventurous, take the first step. I have travelled to 130 plus countries. I still get disoriented in a brand new place the first day or two....it is amazing going back to a place you have been to previously, it is so easy... Travel very light, listen more than you talk, dress clean and neat, not flashy, hide your wealth. I have never been robbed or assaulted in over 35 years of travel. If you are drunk out late at night in a sketchy area, then you are asking for trouble anywhere in the world. I really enjoy this you tube channel, no agenda, great advice, great stories from a humble, modest man, living his best life, and encouraging others from a safe and non rose colored perspective

[@elementalview1]

Be humble and empathetic, whether you're in the Philippines or in your own country.

[@waterheaterservices]

Yes!

[@BULLARDtheOKIE]

Character is everything!

[@Music-gw4qf]

In your home country US Australia Canada Britian, sometimes you gotta stand up for yourself. People will step in you, if you don't. Western culture is different like that.

[@musicalarchi]

Great video with lots of sound advice!

[@marichutesado180]

I appreciate so much how truthful your analysis how is it to live in our humble country the Philippines. Wish other foreigners who plan to come and been living here find inspiration for this kind and honest revelation. Thank you, continue doing what you do so the world may know we love to have foreigners who embrace our own culture.

[@alliumguy]

Thank you for a succinct and drama free video. I am widowed, retired, and tired of the cold. I am actually coming to the Philippines in late January of 2023. My decision to visit was helped along quite a bit by your content and other content makers. This video was especially helpful. I am going to visit for a few weeks to see if I can adapt. Thanks for your content.

[@kinhason46]

Very good presentation! I've been here for many years. Thank you

[@sanjuanlaunionvlog]

That's all really good information. well done! I wish all expats were like you! Talaga!

[@colincresser3405]

You are an asset to that country aswell.

[@rollingtinfist]

Excellent work putting this together. I hope guys heed it.

[@marcelmaly4112]

ALWAYS GREAT!!! - as expected. Thanks.

[@AM-bw8no]

Thank you again 🤗 Andy 🇨🇦🇵🇱

[@stevelawson68]

R.I.P Mark. You will be missed!

[@marcrichard7251]

Yes he will Steve😢

[@ronfranks6304]

Well done better by far then most i have seen

[@hybrid711]

Good stuff Mark.

[@AidaJof]

Mark, this is without a doubt one of the best videos I have seen. All great and sound advice. Take care and have a good day!

[@rosegarden0988]

I agree. 👍🌷🌞

[@robto5683]

Very solid advice, without sounding like a know-it-all or being condescending towards Filipino’s. Going on 25 years married to one, I have visited there 6 times, starting in my late twenties. First time, drank way too much with my newfound brothers in-law’s. Everywhere I went, someone would offer me a drink. Then realized that’s not who I want to be known as over-there. And as the only white person I have ever seen in her town, you stand out. Over the years I believe I have developed a mutual trust and respect with the town folks. Stay away from the booze.

[@brandonscoffield9974]

Great tip on tips!

[@peterjeffery9513]

I think this is about the 4th time I’ve watched this video Mark. Very informative. 👍👍👍

[@everymanhasastory]

Thanks for watching Peter. I am glad you found my video useful

[@billymclain2963]

Thank you

[@justsayingforafriend7010]

Smart info...

[@718EngrCo]

Important thing to remember about banking. In USA most accounts are insured. Not so in PI. If the bank goes under you could have a problem.

[@ronnienestor]

Just to correct you. In PH, all deposit accounts are automatically insured by BSP or Central Bank by 500,000 pesos. If the bank gets closed, you will get a max 500K pesos.

[@mg201]

Very open and Honest advice.

[@edic2619]

Great videos.

[@ringo-ringo]

Wow! U hit everything on the nail mark...

[@stefanfrent5238]

Grate blog and absolute right. Thank you

[@LivinLucky65]

Thanks Mark for the info. Reminded me of the do's and don'ts when moving to Hawaii. Very similar.

[@dgmwing1]

Great 👍 video God bless 🙏

[@novicetech1]

One of the best info videos I've seen. Thanks.

[@everymanhasastory]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment 😀

[@keithmelton4795]

Thanks for the good information , be safe Keybow out

[@everymanhasastory]

Thanks for watching Keith.

[@pauldrew1130]

Thanks! Solid advice.

[@luislacno7079]

Mark you have a nice barritone voice. So soothing.

[@mela6046]

yes I agree He has a gift...most ppL do NOT have a really nice voice

[@mayofw3163]

I have tiny bahay kubo in Nagbualao Basay Negros Oriental next to the Beach and and the highway road Dumaguete to Bacod.Anybody welcome to stay for free as long as small amount of time for free.you just pay water ant Electric.but is not fancy house just small bahay kubo.with two small 2/2 so breezy and relaxing.

[@Kevin-lo1le]

Love your videos, just found you, thanks 🙏

[@zdcruz0514]

Nice video. Thank you for the kind words. Stay safe.

[@Flagship7]

Great advice! Thanks.

[@acewelddive]

Bye the way very good blog it's appreciated.

[@israelh2067]

Great advice. I was an expat living in the Philippines 2 years ago. Everything you said is spot on.

[@napoleonmdusa8877]

Another excellent video!...one of my favorites.

[@jhors7777]

Thank you for posting this helpful video.

[@aicsusa]

Great information thanks for sharing! Take care and God bless you all! David

[@hassanalnadawi226]

Thanks brother great advice I learned a lot from you your honest man and very sincere thank you

[@tman5634]

Mark, this is a very informative video & in all the ones you've done, it's my opinion 'your best to date' Truly excellent & i'm so happy you turned your life around since being in the Philippines. I would say you deserve it & long may your happiness continue.

[@StevenBrener]

Excellent information and insights

[@collinbeveridge317]

Excellent advice and much appreciated .

[@jayneh2006]

What a nice background you have there sir! I wish i could visit there!

[@kjam4236]

Wow great video very informative you really lay out there....thanx!

[@johnruvolis874]

"There is wisdom in dimming your light" Tao Te Ching

[@mapleleaf7530]

unless driving in Philippines at night from what i hear ..ha ha

[@johnruvolis874]

@@mapleleaf7530 Ha Ha I bet!

[@joe-vl3nd]

Spot on ..i live in Colombia Bur great advice

[@ellahosokawa4663]

GODBLESS nice 👍

[@StevenGrahamHypnotherapist]

Well done. This should be required listening for ALL expats of all nationalities. Having lived in the Philippines for 3 years, I can vouch for this meassage.

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you Steven. I am no expert on the Philippines, this video was just my opinions based on two years of observations. It helps that I have traveled to over 100 countries. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@leroyybrown]

Must watch video with very important advice. One thing I would recommend if you’re new to the Philippines is to start in Makati/BGC or maybe Cebu. Then you can get things out of your system and get acclimatised and if you do have some minor behavioural issues, loudness, drunk etc then nobody knows who you are and hopefully you move on. Basically avoid a place like Dumaguete or any other smaller city until you’re comfortable with your surroundings.

[@MisterMitchMM]

Excellent advice. Thank you Mark. All the best. Mitch 🙏

[@terryashley4674]

Hope to meet you some day. 👍🏽

[@papadon63]

Thank for the information i learned alot which will help me in the future.

[@stefanexplores]

I think there are a lot of people, like myself, who have visited the Philippines for a month or so before. We feel like maybe we know a thing or two about what it's like to be in the Philippines. However, actually living there long term is probably a lot different from simply visiting for a while. This is valuable advice. Will keep this in mind!

[@sanjuanlaunionvlog]

That is very true. I've lived here for a year now. Mark is giving some good advice!

[@FemFred]

Well said.

[@kinhason46]

I live there since 2007...I can speak Visayan, read and write, although not needed. There are con artists everywhere!

[@dinovalles7860]

Is there a channel like yours but with a female's perspective--like, a female ex-pat?

[@jasminesuhar473]

I think this is one of your best video. I've seen 3 of your videos which are good too. Expat should watch this over and over, so it would stick on there head if they're planning to live in the Philippines. You covered almost everything that they need to know. I'm planning to travel to Oroquita city and found out they don't have good restaurants. I heard Cebu has everything and I'm planning to visit once I arrive Philippines.

[@craigsphilippines466]

I have 2 businesses, it took me 6 years before I was confident it was the right thing to do and only because I was married and I had a good group of friends I knew I could trust. You cannot do business in the Philippines without Filipino support. 12 years ago I had an export business to Manila from Australia and my partner was Filipino with very good connections. My advice is to come to the Philippines with enough money and income to support yourself, make sure you have money coming in from back home, the Philippines is not a good place if you don't have much money, the locals are already struggling to get ahead the last thing they want is a foreigner struggling to. Forget about relying on a job, wages are extremely low and not everyone can be a successful KZbinr

[@mela6046]

U should start a U tube how to start a business in PHILs... many expats or foreigners would love to know... U can film the town hall & interview a lawyer an accountant..etc...

[@luckyb4541]

Totally agree I live in cebu

[@craigsphilippines466]

@@mela6046 that is interesting

[@3ksportsunlimitedllcbaseba136]

Great video thank you

[@stevenboldt6489]

Be humble, don't be loud. You should always be that way in foreign countries.

[@dud3man6969]

Good advice bo matter where you are.

[@waterheaterservices]

Works well for me in my country too .

[@kimtoftjohannsen9099]

Trust me Americans and germans NEED that advice 😀😀😀

[@michaelfern945]

Good video. Good tips. Thank you

[@edic2619]

Thanks for video. Great.

[@Ace-hs8cp]

Great info

[@ericbond7546]

Thank you for your video.

[@mayofw3163]

Every man.I just subscribe your channel today ! I love it and all you says its true If am not wrong most Filipino welcoming Expat with open arms as long as you humble and polite,respectful. But if your arrogant most Filipinos hate you and your not welcome at all. I born and raised in down South of Dumaguete.but i left Philippines since 1999 and live 7 yrs in Singapore and now here in Miami Florida for 15 yrs. I love to meet both of you and your wife. God bless and more power to your channel

[@LL-tv9xc]

I just discovered your channel and subscribed. Very informative. Thank you.

[@valentinamarikuma3265]

great advise

[@chillfan2877]

from light to dark in 30minutes. nice touch, great video.

[@roeljaramillo7984]

very well said sir,enjoy your stay in the Philippines

[@grantcornwell1026]

Spot on advise. My wife is from Dumaguete and I have visited there a few times. An additional caution about going into business in the Philippines is be prepared to shell out substantial "grease money" for any permits or licenses you may need. Unfortunately that is how it is done there so you would need a trusted local to be on your side. Fortunately I was never in business there. I think I heard you say you are in Dmgt now. Perhaps on my next trip....

[@rockybone4484]

great video. all good advice. thanks.

[@AM-bw8no]

The best video and advice I have found on KZbin ever! You are a very beautiful person in and out. It was a pleasure to listen to your opinion. I am planning to visit Philippines as soon as it's possible in 2021 and you have open my eyes. Thank you again, God bless you and your family. Andy from Toronto 🇨🇦

[@dantezamora8541]

Being nice and polite with someone goes with the saying, you can do more with honey than vinegar.

[@Val2073]

This is one of the most informative channel on the Philippines. Great videos.

[@jingonzalez]

Good Advice!

[@justflooreit4me1]

Great video

[@zomerochavillo9493]

Sound advice! Thank you, sir!

[@raffi3313]

Cool channel. Your Story is inspiring.

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you!

[@michaelchristophergutierre7244]

Great advice, one of your best videos! I learned from experience that most people in world think that Westerners all live in Hollywood and the streets are paved in gold. And I agree, some of the foriegners that are 10x worst. Solution: Vet everyone, both locals and foreigners. Lessons Learned: 1. Don't make other peoples problems your problem. 2. Don't feel bad that some people are poor. 3. If its not you, they will always find someone else to use. 4. Treat everyone with Dignity and Respect.

[@garydavis9887]

thx,, very informative,,i plan on moveing to phils,,

[@robertnunn3015]

Once again thanks for the great Information ! I will be moving to PH at the end of November so your advice has been so helpful ! Robert

[@6567GTO]

Excellent advice Mark!

[@LifePlusRice]

Good solid advice. An interesting informative Video Mark. Buyers beware, "All that Glitters is not Gold"

[@jimmysantiago9160]

Very well said from an honest and experienced man

[@hillbillyintheasia6122]

nice video first time watch you

[@robertdudley8773]

You make a lot of sense Mark.

[@fionakhan7940]

Good advice

[@benh2027]

Good stuff n great work I always visit the Philippines and everything you said is 100% right Cheers Ben