EXPATS LEAVING DUMAGUETE! IS DUMAGUETE THAT BAD!

[@user-bn5xw2vm7x]

Mike you make it worse with your bad channel

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

keep watching my friend

[@CharlesFuh5pt4nd7z]

Move on

[@chrisAnAussie]

You sound like your are a very miserable person. Where are your videos and we will critique them.

[@dmg8304]

you're just rude your mother never taught you if you can't say anything nice don't say it at all

[@CharlesFuh5pt4nd7z]

@@dmg8304 it's probably another blogger looking to hammer his channel.

[@robertclaus1102]

I’m one of your subscribers and I’ll comment that you present a lot of good information. I will say that in the past six months or so, it seems like there’s a lot of KZbinrs interviewing other KZbinrs. I personally don’t care for this. It’s perhaps that everyone’s running out of content, so they’re just interviewing each other. That’s just my honest opinion. Good luck Sir.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

i try to interview interesting people. What you tubers are you talking about

[@robertclaus1102]

I wasn't directing that comment toward you Mike as your videos are generally knowledge based, where I learn something useful. That's why I have been watching your videos. However, there is perhaps a trend (as previously stated above) where KZbinrs are interviewing other KZbinrs. I personally am not so much of a fan of that, as its heavy on talk and light on content. That doesn't mean that other viewers don't mind it. My last statement was "That's just my honest opinion".

[@tessmencidor9590]

You are right Mike, many Filipina vloggers nowadays in Dumaguete, but I find their content almost unwatchable, there’s no content really. There's one Duma Filipina who is now vloggin live twice a day, every day showing a bit of skin or working out... the market seems oversaturated... Cheers!!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

yes I have seen that but you know Janet also goes live so I can not complain . hahaha

[@Lifeisforreallad]

I remember when she first started, I didn`t know which direction she was going to go, but I was sad to see her go in that direction.

[@chrisAnAussie]

I totally agree!

[@Mikeyyyy_L]

Tess, I agree with you 1000%. I’ve tried to watch a few Filipina bloggers but ended up dropping them quickly after seeing what kind of content or how they acted towards viewers.

[@Mikeyyyy_L]

Mike, Janet doesn’t go live EVERYDAY like this girl does.

[@MissAlmaTV]

Thanks for sharing

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

My pleasure

[@vec306]

Iloilo is looking good to me.

[@jerrymarshall2728]

Dumaguete, the city of gentle people, and a great, peaceful town. Of course, 3 of my friends (you, Paul and Greg) live there!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

glad to be one of the 3. Good company

[@user-tu2bm6hf1o]

not so gentle , Mark Thornton is looking for men under 5'4" and weighing less than. 135 lbs , be passive , preferably homosexual men to be his sparing partners , all who fit the ad please arrive behind building number 3 at the port 6am

[@rustynail3630]

@@user-tu2bm6hf1o What day is this happening? Isn't Mark barred from all establishments in Duma? Just see him doing his lame channel from home these days.

[@douglaslaturner9685]

I lived in Dumagete for 10 months last year, just to see why many go there. For me after a few months I don't see the draw there. Mountians are nice but how many times can you bike up there with a few falls. Streets are not that good for walkers, not much in side walks. Is a little crowded, and not real clean. Limited malls. Boardwalk ok but not that special. My opinion thanks...

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

your right. I live 20 minutes out of downtown. Small quite city not much to do but enjoy family and friends. Duma is not for everyone

[@marijolivitzky4336]

So glad you left. Many Dumagueteneos are complaining that everything has gone up because of so many Expats living there. So thanks for giving the Dumaguete inhabitants a favor.😇

[@michaelpalosaari9460]

Thank you Mike! Your content is easy to listen to and informative. Keep up the great work!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Thanks, will do!

[@douglasmichel1000]

Oh cmon Mike. When World Zoom posted his video about large age gaps you had your bowels in an uproar. You flew off the handle and posted your rebuttal without fully listening to what he said. Don't tell us you are never a part of the drama.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

you did not listen to my words. watch again

[@douglasmichel1000]

@@mikesphilippineretirement I did listen to your words. You were having a diatribe about something that did not pertain to you.

[@James-ri2uo]

Haha,,,

[@timmypettit]

Cmon Doug World Zoom is a joke. Get real.

[@douglasmichel1000]

@@timmypettit pretty much but what I was alluding to was Mr. Mike blowing a gasket about something WZ said that NEVER pertained to him. He now denies it. Maybe he does not understand digital records especially those regarding vlogs but he probably is just a mediocre debater .

[@ronperry9904]

After watching all the blogs, that’s the last place I’d retire. The gossip between xpats is ridiculous. I like your channel and a few others. I can understand gossip among local Philippine people but this is a whole new level of nonsense

[@mmchannel8056]

It was 2010 when I went to Duma because of love. It was a short vacation but I saw a lot of expats back then and based on what I watch on youtube, there are still a lot of expats. Duma will never run out of expats. There is this unexplainable magic in that area.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

That is so true. Very hard to explain and you need to see it for yourself

[@jims3114]

Many vloggers are depending on the income from KZbin. For some it's their only job and some retirees have a low income so the KZbin income helps. Dive shops are all over the Philippines.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

thanks for sharing

[@rustynail3630]

So true. So many in Duma that it is hard to keep track of. Seems like a tough way to spend your retirement. It's like a job but you are starting a business and will make little money until your channel builds up. And they all have their wife start a channel but most of the Filipina channels are pretty lame with very few views.

[@sebastianhamilton5892]

I don't think half-a-cent per view allows many to live with only KZbin income.

[@bradleymiller7375]

Thats why i dont want to go to Dumadrama!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

1 less expat and you tuber. hahaha

[@marijolivitzky4336]

Like your video, very interesting. I never thought Dumaguete and suburbs could become the mecca for foreigners not only for retirees, but also for non retirees. I'm so glad to hear this as I come from Dumaguete originally, but currently living in California. Well, thanks to Forbes Magazine. I think you all know that Dumaguete was in Forbes Magazine's list as one of the world's best places to retire back in 2014.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Interesting!

[@LivingTheLifeRetired]

I was watching a coffee vlogger who was visiting the Philippines and he stopped at a great coffee shop at the Henry called Coffee Collective. Have you tried it? What were your thoughts?

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

yes a good cup of coffee. 3 or 4 different coffee shops at the Henry's resort

[@desazarac3830]

Hi Mike, l just want to let you know that l love love your KZbin channel!! You are a kind person to everybody, you just want everyone to be nice and get along!! To have peace in this world, we all want that!! Wishing you all best with your beautiful gorgeous wife Janet!!! Love and blessings from Toronto Ontario Canada ❤️ 🇨🇦

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

God bless and be safe

[@sebastianhamilton5892]

Nice to hear from another fan from "The Center of the Universe" as some call it. I grew up in Riverdale.

[@JenGioPhilippineJourney]

The reason I watch your channel and Janet is the information you both put out. Plus your down to earth people. Easy to talk to and ask questions we have. Plus your content is very interesting and keeps our attention. As far as Dumagete is growing and land purchase will continue. Tyvm for your channel and the few others I watch. Keep up the great information 👍

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Thanks so much 😊

[@billyakin3301]

Capitalistic Competition. Everyone is running commercials now, and the quality of the production value is increasing. The market is getting saturated. You moved from the fight for the ALL MIGHTY DOLLARS to the fight for the ALL MIGHTY PESOS.🤣 The more things change, the more they stay the same. There is a saying in business; 'If you're not growing, you're dying' Most people in business are not happy just making a living. Apparently, some expats can't leave America's DOG EAT DOG mentality behind. Don't change Mike. Stay solid, stay cool, stay ethically sound, and I will always be a big fan like I have been from the beginning. 🤙👍👌

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Love you Billy you been here from the start

[@marichuarmodia2375]

Because that place is nice and cheaper as well and love to diving in that place dumaguete

[@rcole1907]

In the Philippines there is something called "crab mentality." It's been part of their culture for a lot longer than expats have been going there. It's where they try to tear down each other especially if the other person is doing better than them. Silly really, yet expats are adopting this behavior and its really an ego thing. Of course it's not all expats, but on youtube its a business and therefore there is competition. What's sad is that I kind of understand it coming from young people - but we're talking 30, 40, 50, 60 years old! Embarrassing just for views, subscribers, and an internal ego boost. Duma is not bad of course, but it has to be your cup of tea and part of that package is you will be around other foreigners more so than out in the province living a quiet or farm life. With 7000 islands in the Philippines it seems most expats want to be close together because we sure don't inhabit most of those islands, we tend to live in close proximity to one another. Nothing wrong with that, but again not for everyone. Society has changed a lot since you moved there as well. We are a tear a person down type of society now and me first and you're wrong/I'm right. When you reach a certain maturity level , maybe when life kicks you down or you eat some humble pie enough, you grow up and turn from boy to man. Most expats there are men, but plenty of young immature ones there too. You come to PI to relax, breathe, escape the rat race maybe, start a new life. It's embarrassingly sad to see guys make the move and live their lives as if they are in high school. If you're a content creator you have to have thick skin in this game and be able to actually ignore people. They feed on the attention and without it they wither away. For me, it was the quiet life, a nice house but away from traffic, and close to a good hospital. To each his own, but do know that like any booming city or state where you're from as the population grows so to does the population of people just like you. Likely never to be an issue for you, but something to consider when deciding where you lay your head. Great conversation Mike. Thanks for actual good content. Subscribing today!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Love the comment and thanks for subscribing

[@sebastianhamilton5892]

Yes, the "crab mentality" exists wherever homosapiens are found.

[@christaylor7049]

Philippines government should ban youtubers in the Philippines it has totally destroyed a lot of good things in the Philippines

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

like you tubers in the US are so much better. By the why thanks for watching

[@rustynail3630]

I plan on visiting the Philippines next year for a month or so. Will probably stop in Duma for a few days. Is it safe to go to Ground Zero these days? I don't want my eyes gouged out.

[@dukeman7595]

Mike, I'm sticking with you pal. AS far as I'm concerned you're the best channel reporting on the Philipines.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Thanks Duke

[@dumaguetedreaming]

20 years ago the only expats I ran into were German or Australian and the occasional American veteran. South of Dumaguete was also always a diving destination with dozens of resorts.

[@loopydaloo7425]

Mike you a wholesome chap, and enjoy your channel. Also appreciate Janets property channel. The reason i dont follow many vloggers in PI is because find them hectic/ busy videos or i dont like the content they cover or they have background music in videos which make it hard to hear what vlogger is saying. Your videos are perfect, Thank you for making them.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

I appreciate that

[@sebastianhamilton5892]

You are so right. Like so many Hollywood films, most KZbin videos are ruined by intrusive post-production music and needless splice-every-second editing. It's almost like the editor (and other post-production guys) wanted to showcase their individual contribution to the video -- at the expense of watchability.

[@user-fv5pz7ur1j]

High Mike and Janet.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

hello

[@jmsmeier1113]

You mentioned foreigners buying land and building houses. I was under the impression that foreigners couldn’t buy land, has that changed?

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

with the Filipino wife

[@jmsmeier1113]

@@mikesphilippineretirement thanks for clearing that up. I already have a wife and she would be pretty pissed if I traded her in on a newer model just to buy some real estate. Hoping to make the move anyway in about two years when I retire.

[@michael_Jon7]

Hey Mike. Hope all is well. Keep up the good work brother 🐸🙌

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Thanks, will do!

[@Misterdave998]

It’s nice to see Mike looking so handsome.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

thank you sir Dave

[@lindawilson795]

I think you all look after each other there as expats.❤

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

the people who are friends to each other get support

[@Eric-qm5xw]

I wish you the very best ..I’m not your demographic but I can certainly see ..you have a good heart. All the best 😊

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Thank you so much 😊what Demographic are you?

[@Eric-qm5xw]

@@mikesphilippineretirement Suffice to say a bit younger with a professional Filipina but we are all one and the same ..I really think some of these bashers need a little of Gods grace. All the best.

[@scottmoede5316]

Mike it's too expensive to build there now! You know it. 200 thousand us dollars is not enough to build there!!!! No fooling around, it's now a rich man's paradise. All the vloggers say it!!! In around about ways!!!!

[@Bruski68.]

Unfortunately, although people do not often like it, places always change, sometimes it's for the better, or sometimes, in my experience, and I've lived in a lot of different places, for the worse, which is why I've lived in a lot of different places, this is called progress, and whether you like the changes or not, it's going to happen, if it didn't, the place would stagnate, and the same people would get richer and everyone else would get poorer, so you have a choice, cope with the changes, or find another place to live, know however, that the place you choose, will also change in time.

[@Billy_B_Goat]

I Love Duma and it's Boulevard, Valencia in the mountains with waterfalls, Dauin and scuba it's a rather magical place. If I can find a special spot at an affordable price I will probably buy, but I'm not holding my breath. With what's going on with land prices there I won't be surprised if buy land somewhere else. I know things are getting more expensive everywhere but from what Greg and Wilma have shared I'm going to look farther afield. There is a lot of magical places in the Philippines.... and Duma is one of them. As far as it being "Grownup", well I don't know about that. Let me know when they get their first stop light and how that goes.... hahahaha. Thanks for the update Mike, I think I watched as many minutes in adds as I did you, lol. Peace and Love, B Goat

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

thanks for watching Billy

[@galenosterloh4864]

Just wanted to let you know that I met a Philippine woman on a dating website. We communicated on that website for 6 months. I then came over to Davao to meet her. I was in country for 16 days. We had a good time. I then came back again 5 years later and stayed for 60days. We communicated via email between visits. We also Skyped from time to time. Last year I came back again and stayed for 59 days. I’m in the process of trying to help her get a visa to come to the USA and visit me. That is not an easy process. Still working on that with her. Thanks for your time. Galen

[@ajphototrekker]

Great video. Thanks for the info.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Welcome!

[@alr818]

Blog is written and vlog is filmed😉.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

I did not know that. Thank you for the info

[@sebastianhamilton5892]

That's right. "V" for video. Mike's a vlogger.

[@James-ri2uo]

Duma is not the same as it was 20 years ago,and won’t be the same 20 years from now. Enjoy every day we have left, most of us are older folks☺️. So don’t worry, be happy ❤️

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Well said

[@lazylarrylee2421]

Mike, I love yours and Janet's channels.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

thanks LLL

[@MikeHoncho884]

Janet smiles = nosebleed! 😂

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

love Janet kzbin.info/www/bejne/enubgoeJireDZ5o

[@papabear007]

Dumagette is beautiful but if you don’t have a GF there it’s kinda lonely after few days . But love there I’m now in Iloilo and enjoy myself go back and forth to visit

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

will be in Iloilo in April

[@papabear007]

I’m heading back to USA to start sending some of my stuff to the Philippines April 2nd. And see if it’s the time to sell my house . I just got my retirement visa . Next time . I go to Dumagette a lot have a friend there. Maybe next trip

[@Barefootape]

Vlog on Mike.

[@homebasebelgium359]

You are correct, Mike, in saying that Filipinos are now driving the economy. There are many indicators for that. When I first started coming here 25 years ago, very few Filipinos would dine out in restaurants. Even upper class Filipinos (like doctors, lawyers or business men) would drive surplus cars, while now you can see a lot of expensive brandnew cars on the road. More people are building cement houses instead of nipa huts. All these things indicate that life is getting better for the locals and I'm very happy to see that. But this is not always in favour of expats. Prices are soaring. For the price that I built a 7 bedroom mansion on a 1,054m² lot 20 years ago, you will now have trouble finding a decent 2 or 3 bedroom house on 200 or 300m².

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

thanks for your insights

[@joshuarizalforeman816]

I retired to the Philippines with a wife, not to find a wife. Our family doesn't live in an area popular with foreigners, primarily because no one has heard of it - suits me. My family came here having already bought property and having established a business. We have a decent income. Our kids are sorted. I watch various bloggers who are based in the Philippines simply to see how other people live. I don't personally have a channel since my life and that of my family is private.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Enjoy your life and your Family

[@geoffreydavies6570]

Hello mike, I'm coming to the Philippines in may or June for 6 Months where would you recommend and what is the long term rental costs. I'm living in Thailand . Thanks!!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

send me an e-mail [e-mail]

[@papadougpapadougsadventures]

Good choice on taking the high road. I enjoy your videos. Dumaguete was a nice place to be. I was there a year ago and will be back again maybe for good.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Thanks for sharing. See you when you return

[@wil4596]

There's a difference between residents, and visitors.

[@ArthursSimpleLife]

Oh man

[@CharlesFuh5pt4nd7z]

It's always ALL ABOUT THE MONEY! YThanks Mike. Got bless you and yours.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Same to you!

[@Mikeyyyy_L]

Not always. Some are trying to help people out and do provide good information. As long as they can cover there costs and maybe bring home a few $$. That’s fine. It’s the ones that rely on it to support there lifestyle.

[@CharlesFuh5pt4nd7z]

@@Mikeyyyy_L yeah i get it i just know that it cost or some door to put up this kind of a channel instead of just getting an apple phone and having some girl dance around in a pair of panties or something. Mike gives a lot of good information out in any slamming he gets is ridiculous. Thanks for your reply

[@wingnut4217]

Good info and well done

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Glad you liked it!

[@realgains1538]

Duma is ruined in my opinion. 6 years I lived in Duma...sad to see the bad changes. The traffic is now as bad as cebu city just shorter distances. The pinoy dog problem is out of control and nothing is done about it so it is very dangerous to drive a scooter at night. The cost of rent and to purchase a house has gone through the roof. WAY WAY too many drunk old puti's too with 25 year old girls ...sad. Moved to Mindanao and don't regret it

[@fransodekerken-sf7xs]

Hi Mike, as I understand you many foreign couples are able to buy land now, thougt that was impossible, did the law change about that? Can you explain in one off your next videos?

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

has to be in the name of a filipino

[@steveperyer4850]

Mike, I am very glad that people like You and Janet, Paul and Mae, and a few others set the tone for what it is like in the Dumaguete area, and since my travels there are in my future, I will want to visit with you when I get there.😊

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Wow, thank you. See you soon

[@user-tu2bm6hf1o]

what has baby mae done to set the tone for your trip , her IQ is 32

[@mikevaldez4895]

back in 2014 they used to be meeting on bloggers talking about Content . but it change you right

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

I have a few friends and we talk about you tube as a business content how to make extra money on you tube

[@ivannovotny4552]

Mike, as always you're a breath of fresh air with your common sense approach and logic.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Thanks Ivan

[@user-bp1ft2nt1f]

breath of fresh air ,,he is a musty smelling old man

[@juicytiffany1070]

OMG!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

OMG???

[@TRONABORON]

Are the older expats leaving and younger expats entering?

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

a little of both

[@KB-dm7nt]

Good man Mike

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

thank you

[@kevinr8431]

Well said, Mike. The new Filipina YTers are crushing the old timers in views. The old guard will have to work twice as hard to get half their views. You might want to think about pulling out the bathing suit. GELAY just popped up on my filter - I’m gonna go watch her instead!

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

I better get Janet some tight swim wear hahaha

[@jimscholz2997]

I like the idea of having American friends near. You are all ambassadors to the USA. I hope you guys will help each other if one of you is really in need.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

we do at times

[@stephenlan5450]

Are there any historical sights worth visiting ?

[@rayrdelle]

I think prices are going up and higer in Dumaguette.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

why do you say that?

[@novak4594]

When you’re retired and angry with time on your hands. Boom toxic vlogs. You’re one of the positive vloggers. Great move to get out of America. Auckland NZ is looking more like central LA

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

I appreciate that!

[@cptdjf9646]

Make your videos more interesting. Don’t just sit in one place and talk. Show the areas you are talking about. Edit your video’s and show what you are talking about. Please. I love you information. Keep it real and interesting Mike. Anyone can talk.

[@paulgriffin6256]

You can always retire gracefully.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

what do you mean by that statement

[@paulgriffin6256]

@mikesphilippineretirement like many of us that live here, enjoy your retirement and life without walking around talking into a phone/camera

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

@@paulgriffin6256 ok I understand

[@Steve-nu4sv]

From what I see Dumaguette is a relatively small place which for its size has a relatively high concentration of expat vloggers. In terms of content a few vloggers avoid reporting on negativity yet still seem to be caught up in the drama. Paul has done some great vlogs about Social Security from the US. What assistance the US Embassy can offer US Citizens there. The process he went through to organise his wedding. Tips for transferring money. Gio and Reekay do some fantastic resort and restaurant reviews and talk about work opportunities for expats. Your property guide info is also excellent. The thing to bear in mind is none of you are professional media guys nor experts on Filipino culture, relationships or legal issues. I think its great to get an ordinary persons perspective. If you want great entertainment take out a Netflix or similar subscription! Don't sit at your screen and try to be a critic! I started watching a number of vloggers some of them I tuned out on. I don't feel the need to criticise I just stop watching. I've seen vloggers get more comfortable on camera and with interviewing I don't expect CNN quality or cutting edge content. A few volggers give me what I want an expats viewpoint and experiences of life there.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Thanks for your insight Steve

[@chrisAnAussie]

Hi Mike and Janet, greeting from Queensland, Australia. I really enjoy watching your videos. Keep up the great content.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

thank you Chris

[@Lifeisforreallad]

I came to see that anyone can get a KZbin channel. ESPECIALLY a female. they will have 18000 men just watching them exercise.

[@Mikeyyyy_L]

Yep and the guys go crazy for them.

[@Eric-qm5xw]

@@Mikeyyyy_LI think you can do better.

[@Mikeyyyy_L]

Eric, Mike and Janet are the only channels I am subscribed to. I keep an eye on a few others and if it’s interesting to me I’ll watch it.

[@flinx649]

Simps galore...they ruin everything.

[@bradleymiller7375]

@@flinx649 that and simp vloggers!🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@Coffewithsteve]

Younger bloggers are on top of there game.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

so who is the hot you tuber today?

[@roverdover4449]

or "their game".

[@mikejarvis6138]

It's like a bad soap opera......

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

what is a bad soap opera. Thanks for watching

[@mikejarvis6138]

@@mikesphilippineretirement one that you don't watch...

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

@@mikejarvis6138 sorry still over my head with that one

[@NeilGonzalez-cl3jh]

I miss Bud Brown. Duma hasn't been the same since he and Gloria left back to America. Wholesome everyday life in Duma and also informative content. Cheers

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

we all miss him and Gloria

[@christophermeaney5485]

You know Mike most of bloggers out there and I know nothing about it because I'm not one know I want to be one I'm retired if I was retired I wouldn't make videos every other day every third day that's too much like work and now it's like watching TV in the states with cable there's so many bloggers out there and I'd say 60/70 percent you can tell they're in a rush they're just starving they need every penny they can get and it's sad because the quality of their videos suck literally suck how do I know this I'm a viewer.... Darren covid every blogger I would watch in the Philippines or Europe were excellent now they're a dime a dozen you guys are a dime a dozen I like your channel and that's why we watch it... But there are a few that are just all over the place in Dumaguete as well as other places in the Philippines that are just starving they're just sweating they need every view they can possibly get and it's annoying just being honest it's our opinion nothing more I'm just a little tired of it actually but I'd rather watch KZbin than regular TV most the time but now I don't know which one's worsecommercials or bloggers that are out there starving pushing out videos that are garbage??

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

you have to pick what you watch and I hope you get some joy or info from the videos you watch. I thank you for watching my videos

[@funsecretive2052]

with all the house building how easy is it for an expat to do some contracting. Moving there soon and full of contractor skills...

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

possible with the right visa and permits

[@user-bn5xw2vm7x]

another interview

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

i do interviews had a friend come from the US to meet us and yes he has something to share

[@user-fs3ws4br2d]

Hello Mike, you always offer very good and up to date info. Thank you. Rudy G.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Thanks Rudy

[@realgains1538]

Mike please....don't talk about Dauin and south ....it's going to be ruined soon just like Duma ...

[@frankkluz9787]

Dumaguete seems 'different' than many other areas over there. World Zoom just returned to Cebu from Indiana & reported vacancies in many Condo apartments near the beach and airport area ? Apparently post covid hasn't returned to even close to pre covid occupancy levels. Heard the same about Manila too. Many expats are simply not returning ! -- Some speculate the lock downs pissed them off in many cases ?!? Others speculate the noise the stray dogs the garbage everywhere traffic beggars and the numerous negatives took a toll ? Perhaps they don't trust the Govt. now not to 'over-react' from their point of view for any future events ? 🤔 Whatever it is - I do know the cost to travel is double now also ! The deals may not be worth the trip as much as it used to be (?) both the travel combined with the local inflation ? -- Cambodia is said to have 250,000 US Citizens move there in the past decade ! Saw it was reported to be 69% cheaper cost of living than the average US !!! Retired and young digital nomads + English teachers paid about $1400/mo. where you can live fairly well on $1000/mo. ( ? ) -- Just wanted to share. / Take care.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

thanks for the info. Your a fan of Paul. (world zoom)?

[@frankkluz9787]

@@mikesphilippineretirement Hey Mike - I'm a fan of ''information'' - not Paul. Cursed with an inquiring mind and a need to know what is going on where ? 🤗

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

I like Paul and hope to see him again soon

[@rickb7225]

Paul has moved into less popular area condo near SM seaside, it'll be interesting to see how he gets along there, maybe others will follow.

[@teds8928]

Great video as always Mike, just ignore the morons and their negative comments.. You are the BEST in a lot of our eyes, who cares what the morons think

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Thank you, I will Ted

[@robertnorkus5582]

Tubers are ruining the philippines

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

who is and how are they doing it? Such a half hearted statement

[@judekidder]

Mike really enjoy you guy's video. The best part is watching Janet grow she's doing a great job❤

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

she is growing but still so shy

[@hankhessig6586]

Mike, what do you prefer Starrett or Mitutoyo, or something else??

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

Mitutoyo is what i had in Mic's but back in the 80's Starrett was the in brands most guys used

[@hankhessig6586]

@@mikesphilippineretirement Awesome thanks Mike, I did mean MICs. Hello from Omaha Nebraska area, Machinists RULE.

[@TropicalTodd]

A few years ago my brother and me started to sell some items at a well established in door flea market. It was comical and sad how the people that had booths there for years would react to any competition. They were very hostile fighting over peanuts. That is what all these KZbinrs remind me of. This phenomenon is not just happening in the Philippines, I see it Florida with these real estate KZbinrs in Florida bad mouthing each other

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

get your peanuts here. Hahaha

[@frankellis9627]

El Guapo is an expat living in Brazil. I didn't know he was in the Philippines 🤔

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

his channel is @beautiful lies he lives in the States and is visiting Dumaguete

[@frankellis9627]

@@mikesphilippineretirement Are you sure Mike? I'm subscribed to his channel. He's ex-air force like me. He lives in Brazil. His wife is Colombian 🤔

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

@@frankellis9627 facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079610481824 i have some photos with him taken at lunch today

[@frankellis9627]

@@mikesphilippineretirement I know that's him. There's no mistake 🤨

[@RCFSULAW]

The smartest thing a young Filipina can do is start a KZbin channel. They wiill quickly be monetized and make money. From what I have seen all seem to get men who play the White Knight and send money. I have seen three build homes this year and when they mention having to slow down until their next KZbin check arrives in comes the next infusion of money from foreigners. The other thing they are hoping for is finding a boyfriend, fiancee or husband. In the last three months there are at least 4 that I know if who have found this thru their channel. Smart girls. Then they tell their friends.Then there are mote family or friend's. I have an ex young Filipina who I am still friends with. She is engaged and he already built her a home on family land. There are six sisters and cousins all with foreigners. Two with more than one. Welcome to KZbin.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

no names please

[@SM-em3ii]

Will Janet be doing some land/house tours in some of these other cities?

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

she has in Bacong and Valencia. Will look into doing some in Duain

[@NotinKansasanymore]

Hey Mike, I’ve been watching some social studies about the negativity on social media and here’s what they say in focus groups you get a focus group together you play a negative ad at the beginning of the letter of negative video at the beginning of that group and then you play 20 minutes of positive videos and you ask them what is most memorable and 80% of those peoplewill pick things from that negative at that why that is I don’t know I’m not a psychologist I know I’m just an average guy and I try to be positive, but they’re absolutely is connection as to why some bloggers become successful and have nothing but negative videos. I just thought you might find that interesting.

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

that is very interesting thanks for sharing that with me

[@AllenLuedemann]

As usual Mike, you must put people's ignorance behind you, and live your life. The haters will always be there, as they love to hate you. ( I know, as I've been a hated man most of my life, for being honest!!). Dumeguete must be a small town, but a beautiful town. The only vloggers I know of is , ( YOU and JANET, PAUL and BABY MAE, and THE PHILIPPINA PEA). Everyone else doesn't count in my book. I get alot of wonderful information from you'll and that's what keeps me coming back for more! This silliness of schoolboy behavior while doing vlogs, is out of control. These people are just jealous of your fame, and wish that they could get attention like you do. I am looking forward to meeting my trio of informants in the Philippines. The only people who tell things like it is!! Keep everything great!❤

[@rogerhessell9137]

I only listen to you and gio and big dog

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

thank you I'm in good company

[@lifeflation]

Nobody wants to get punched out at a coffee shot unfortunately Dramaguete is here to stay

[@limtseho3540]

You are very small minded... You already know this... If u are minding your own business at said Coffee shop, Knowone is going to just smoke u out for no reason, unless it was provoked or you poked at M.T...🙄🙄🙄

[@RCFSULAW]

I guess when you call Stephen's fiancee a who're all over the Dauin and Dumaguete, do the same about Mark's wife and top it off by calling the parents pimps that are selling their daughters the least that will happen is getting punched out. My guess is the parents were not told because the outcome for Justin and the punching bag would be way worse if that Barangay handled it. If that goes to court and the judge hears in a bench trial what Justin was telling people about these two girls and the parents he won't care about Mark's fight. The precipitating acts were the disparagement of two Filipinas, a mother and father. All crimes in the Philippines and done multiple times. These acts were fueled by two things. Justin asking people to borrow money which he admitted as he paid back at least one person. Then there is the punching bag. He wanted Stephen's fiancee and Mark would not introduce him because as he said he found him to old and not good enough. The guy is 14 years older than Stephen. There is way more to this story and Justin is the stimuli behind all of the problems. He is the guy that riles everyone up but then backs off to not get his hands dirty. Justin's problem is he will become a focal point in any trial if it occurs. Beyond that those two men better have eyes in the back of their heads because if the people in the two sisters and their parents Barangay find out the least that will happen is deportation. In the Philippines you cannot shame women and their parents in that manner as they will take justice into their own hands. These idiots have no clue what can happen if the girl's parents find out the extent of what was being spread around about their girls. In Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, China foreigners disappear when this happens. In Japan Justin and his cohorts would be arrested pending a trial and deportation. In all of these Asian countries you cannot shame women and families as saving face is a fact of life and no foreigner is going to run his mouth. Look at the vlogger and his camera man rotting in a Japan jail for their videos as they await a pending trial with not date set. They disparaged both the country and multiple people where in one video it ends because street justice occurred. A bloody face is the least of his troubles and then some for Justin as he was the Marites spreading the worst chismis possible.

[@James-ri2uo]

In my honest opinion, many many bloggers nowadays, and I think you also are doing this for money, even though they get enjoyment out of it, but believe me, money is behind it and for anybody to deny, it is lying. Just my opinion and I could be wrong. Have a great dayand I’m not saying anything is wrong with it lol

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

everyone can use more money. Just saying

[@sebastianhamilton5892]

You're right. Half-a-cent per view isn't much.

[@richardhogeland8597]

That guy has been getting around ytbers

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

yes he has traveled to the Philippines and is also meeting other youtubers as well as Janet kzbin.info/www/bejne/enubgoeJireDZ5o

[@dmg8304]

Mike pay no attention to the haters some people are just f**king rude

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

I love my haters. They are just lonely guys with no life

[@shionymarquez9979]

So.. Mike...THIS IS RETIREMENT??😂😂😂

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

it is to me

[@rodneystuart4464]

How are the couples moving there together buying property unless one has dual citizenship?

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

the Filipina partner has Dual Citizenship. They plan and do things the right way

[@philvorce1412]

Hey Mike, is there any country music in the Philippines ?

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

yes i here that music all the time

[@Coffewithsteve]

If it's a business of course going be completion

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

a business of course

[@bigcol4932]

Because your bitcing at each other

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

guess you did not watch the whole video

[@michaelwuji1758]

The trivecular congruancy of your discourse is commenable in its complex simplicity, I salute you Michael. Send Lechon😁

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

hahaha thanks

[@Kimonha]

You are the National Enquirer of Duma. No?

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

and?

[@Kimonha]

@@mikesphilippineretirement you speak with a forked tongue but that’s how you get the hits I guess

[@williamiager8291]

Hi Mike, like in the old days during the California gold rush, seems like nowadays anyone with a phone is starting a KZbin channel, most like 90% per garbage. Filipinos I believe, mostly do to the lack of employment opportunities are trying to get in on it as well, don’t you think, Just my opinion, but the KZbinrs (phenomenon) will go the way of the 🦕. RIp because if you’re honest w/yourself, let’s face it, content, creativity…etc is horrible, yours be one of the exceptions of course 😃

[@humungushumungus213]

Clickbait nonsense

[@mikesphilippineretirement]

what click bait?