Five Years in The Philippines Changed Me!

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[@gregdixon5848]

This was the best thing you have ever said in your videos @21:40. Its the whole truth about coming there to live. I'm really thinking about being a snow bird there at the end of the year. I'm just too happy living in Canada to make a complete move.

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment 😀

[@PapayBmet]

Your son will be able to watch all your videos someday and it’s a blessing and gift for him.

[@whiterabbit3439]

You are a tough cookie, Mark...resiliant with the proper attitude. Just saying... "organized" is not any part of the definition of chaos.😊 All the best to your new family!

[@everymanhasastory]

You're correct. I don't remember where I got that. Organized Confusion 😕

[@jossysullivan1642]

Mark, as a Filipino and your follower, born and raised here. And never get out of the country. I'm so flattered and have a teary eyes.. Thank you..

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you for watching and for letting me live in your wonderful country

[@backpackingwithbanger]

Hi Mark. I’m in Duma a few days. How do I get a hold of you for an interview you may be interested in? Thanks for your time.

[@everymanhasastory]

[e-mail]

[@davem8898]

Great vid Mark! I love your life there. 😊

[@davidmiller8446]

Hey Mark! You covered a lot of ground and touched on some important topics for me. Appreciate it, and wish you and the family all the best--

[@davidwegner9690]

Excellent 5 year review Mark. One of your best! Thanks!

[@atomicvagrant7686]

Yes, pick your expat friends well here. Vloggers don't speak much about the Mental illness and serious alcoholism among expats here. Be cautious and careful about what you say around other expats. My advice is to stay generic and neutral with your words until you know the other person for a while. And stay far away from the crazy ones.

[@blackwoodrichmore4531]

Great video, Mark. I was in a bad mood, but then after listening to your story just now, I feel inspired & cheerful again! Thankyou! 🤠👍🏻

[@everymanhasastory]

That's great. Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment 😀

[@earlclep1]

(Google search 🙄) Chaos - noun - complete disorder and confusion. I was surprised that there wasn't a picture of traffic in the Philippines with the description 😂😂😂. Good video by the way.

[@PInk77W1]

You are doing amazing So happy for u

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you 😊

[@rodrigodelaconcepcion7478]

Keep up the great work, Mark. I enjoy watching your videos. You are very upfront and honest. We send our best to you, your wife, and your son. God Bless.

[@Cool_Breeze_Rockies]

Thanks for the pep talk!

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you for watching ☺️

[@lancelink2322]

Good on you Mark. Really happy for you and Jen and your new little man. More strength to you mate !

[@jamesjr3240]

Mark, I was just wondering that you work on a ship, and you were at all the places that you mentioned, where would you call home?

[@everymanhasastory]

The Philippines or Portugal

[@floridabomongcag643]

Love listening to your story. People can get good and simple explanation how a foreigner can follow your footstep living in the Philippines. Wish you more good times. Please show how your baby is progressing during your video… must be smiling a lot.

[@juanquinones221]

Love your content,very informative in short period of time,some local bloggers usually have the same topic,spicy ones 😀.i like your style.

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment 😀

[@VloggingLife.]

Your Correct as always and appreciate all your Thoughts and like Toy Story some of us are the "Forgotten Toys"under the Bed we have Value and just want a 2nd Chance at that Life we somehow missed or Messed up !! Anyone here reading Comments keep researching and plan the Trip and it will change the rest of your Life for the Better!! FOREVER!! The whole "3rd World Country" and "Poverty "you will be told by even your Best friends trying to convince you your Wrong!! These People have little but the Biggest Hearts and know what True Hardships are such as our Grandparents Lived through and know the Importance of Family and Morals it just really is stepping back in Time ..A better one!!❤

[@LOU1NY]

Definitely much more laid back & relaxing there in Dumag despite some inconveniences. Here in the US, it’s the wild,wild west.

[@larryestep4167]

Hey Mark from Cavite, been here almost 4 years now with my wife of 45 years. She’s from Pampanga.

[@donbuesen3558]

What are your thoughts on purchasing new or preowned car? I'm all ears.

[@Maintenance63]

I listen to you and other youtuber's because of the great life talks. It's easy listening while I do my chores here in Wyoming. Thank you

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment 😀

[@CaBdosdos]

Neat background

[@marcellespiritu]

Be sure he gets the American passport, get SSN ck for your kid, it's his right and your wife too Just in case you go.

[@everymanhasastory]

Working on it. Took a month just to get his birth certificate!

[@marcellespiritu]

I'm glad, be sure he gets his social security checks and put that in his savings and think of it as gravy just in case, you go.....it's your right as an American.

[@JohnSmuloTV]

Really good to hear your thoughts on your journey after 5 years. I'm about half a year away from my five year mark. Time goes quick.

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment 😀

[@everymanhasastory]

So nice to hear from you John

[@thomzydervelt5152]

Congratulations mate incredible story . I’m Thom Zydervelt a chiropractor from New Zealand. I’m living on Siquijor Island and doing fantastic.

[@inclover780]

Thank you for your heartfelt thoughts, Mark.

[@pizza7895]

Love it! ❤❤❤

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you!!

[@SM-em3ii]

I find your channel very refreshing.

[@marcofluff]

When you said the philippines are a non confrontational country, that made my day because that's my personality as well.

[@Mr.Schultz]

Enjoyed your video

[@everymanhasastory]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@1307scooter]

I am that guy! As a retired trucker, I have lived a solitary life for the last 3 decades. I have no family or friends, just my 2 dogs, which are coming with me. I am in the process of packing my balikbayan boxes and getting the paperwork done for my pups to travel. I will have an income of about 80k a month and about $12k savings, like you, I don't plan on looking for a GF. I am at the point where if I stay here I will die of loneliness and depression. I lived in Thailand in the 80s ( pre-internet) and loved it. I was a poor English teacher and only made about $500 a month but there was something magical about it. I never thought about going back , but the US is going down a dark path and I feel that I have to say goodbye to the country I once loved.

[@everymanhasastory]

Good for you! Taking action is the solution. I hope i get to meet you 😊

[@pilotmark2861]

Hi Mark !

[@Swimfit998]

Hi Mark great advice, you have a voice for the movies 👍

[@Jeff-bg1dt]

Nice background!

[@everymanhasastory]

Glad you like it

[@ParkerBG]

I love driving in the Philippines. It’s always a little adventure and it’s more fun because it’s more engaging. You really gotta have your head on a swivel 😂

[@elviramallares5844]

Hi Mark. I agree that you made a good decision staying put in Dumaguete. I’ve heard & read a lot of good things about that province which is one of the places to visit in my bucket list. I grew up in Manila & went to school here & this is where the traffic & pollution is & cost of living is way up just from the last 5 years. I definitely think you chose a good place to settle down. FYI.. I’ve lived in USA for almost 50 years now & I fly back to Manila 4 months out a year to escape winter time here. Enjoy your new baby & God bless!

[@allenlloyd5875]

Can you please tell me what part of the Philippines that you are in? I would like to visit this town.

[@everymanhasastory]

Bacong on Negros Oriental

[@johncawvey5342]

I’m trying to get my Filipina wife a ITIN number from the United States so I can claim her on my taxes next year. I have to also get one for my two step children also. Now that they all have passports it should be easier to get. hopefully

[@ericday2072]

Do you come across expats that aren't interested in the beaches but prefer remote country life with internet access preferred but not a priority? I'm also curious how an expat handles filing income taxes. Are you concerned with the current geopolitical environment?

[@IsmaelBasco]

❤❤❤

[@DionCLACK]

As a 60 yr old in shape man I heard a joke I love for us older guys.....If you are not sure if people view you as old just go to a mall or busy parking lot and in front of people Fake a fall to the ground and if people just look at you then you're young looking.However if everyone stops what they are doing and run to your aide ,then your ass is old...Anyway I love your story man I really do.God bless

[@JamesNNicol]

Jimmy from ships here … how you been?

[@christophermeaney5485]

Hi Mark glad things are going well.. you know I come in from time to time ever since Paul pushed you to start your channel years ago... Not just myself there's three of us, we really want to know your words on the incident with Dexter at the coffee shop we've seen the paperwork on the internet... We want to hear from you is it over and done with water under the bridge did you guys kiss and make up or say??, we're supporting your channel but it's hard not knowing exactly where you're at with this stuff... We feel we should be told where you're at with it for the simple fact we support your channel for years... Private stuff keep private but this is out there and I feel I don't like hearing it from other channels I want to hear from you where you stand and what's the status please???

[@everymanhasastory]

I did a whole video on the fight. An Unfortunate situation Lots of threats from Justin Carmack Critter Hunter. But so far nothing from the court. Justin wound Dexter up by telling him a bunch of lies Dexter confronted me threatened me in public - watch the whole video I had no choice but to defend myself Only option fight in the restaurant or ourside. I have witnesses who will testify that Justin and Dexter started the fight. Justin is a grifter and a lier.

[@danmostyn6426]

That was my problem, the special needs Expats Alcoholics and the Thugs as Mark Higgins and crew

[@johncawvey5342]

I’ve been here 15 months and I’ve only talked with one expat and I don’t know if he is trying to impress me or not but I have caught him in many lies which is why I only see him about once every four months. According to him he has bill Gaites money. 🙄🙄Lol

[@SBH779]

The drivers license office made u to jump hoops possibly because they were hoping you will get frustrated and offer them "grease money" to facilitate it for you.

[@samspade2131]

Chaos? Not aware of any dictionary that defines it as “organized confusion”.

[@everymanhasastory]

My mistake. I can't remember where I read that

[@michaelkessler3487]

My experience with my many Filipinas English speaking abilities is very different. Some can speak a little, but not remotely conversational, and their texting ranges from ok to no idea what they mean. Very frustrating.