The 3 Things That Sets The Philippines Apart From Other Countries!

[@GiointhePhilippines]

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[@robertkang695]

How about the natural disasters? Staying on the 30 stories, and the building is swaying. You may not want to come back again 😂..

[@johnkeogh42]

My gf is 51 and 71 now, and we met online 5 years ago. I came over for 8 months renting a house in Lapu-lapu. She is everything she told me. To me very beautiful, caring, generous and fully trust worthy. I will be shortly in 2024 to permanently stay there.

[@clflaz2737]

The weather, low cost of living, relative safety are also great reasons to move to the Philippines.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Very true!

[@johntaylor4817]

True

[@manchesterr85]

Low cost of living? Maybe the rent but the grocery for western products is as high as in the USA.

[@GarrettSAlston]

Weather OK, similar to South Florida and visa situation great( do my own every two months- not going to leave until my 3 years- now 2 years are up & make it a 5 country vacation when we do on our 1st trip out. Did my exit ckearance study and keep it in my wallet for reference and helping others)!!, cost of living and crime going way up, here the police all the time out of my bedroom window, here in Angeles( hellish) City!! Infrastructure and street conditions here stink to high hell!! Not all know adequate English as well, to a point as he references. Almost got in a fight with a trike driver cuz he did not know English and tried to hike me on a fee of service other than the, I thought agreed upon fee!! Trudat!! Real talk&Nuff Said!! But on the positive, most filioinos know multiple languages. Age gap does not matter to most of these women here! I have had both adult teens and elderly interested in me. Some food is great here, others not so much!! Nice hat!!

[@jawabens5886]

Yes more expensive​@@manchesterr85

[@mr.wrongthink.1325]

Very useful. Thanks.

[@mylifethaidiy7045]

The people! The people! The people! The Filipina's are the most kind and descent human beings I have ever met.

[@johntaylor4817]

Agree

[@ricke6854]

That's why they play their karaoke all night long, burn their plastic containing garbage next door, let dogs bark non stop, treat animals like crap, throw their trash all around etc etc

[@robertkang695]

What about the natural disasters? Are they not of grave concerns?

[@dragonrick54]

@ricke6854 It depends where you are in the Philippines. But I know what you're talking about.

[@TheRocketrob3]

Congrats on 50k subscribers that’s fantastic

[@douglaslaturner9685]

Also that ECC is needed to travel and come back to Phillipines if been here over 6 months correct than you dont need that again if say you travel in 4 months some where else say Singapore. Thanks

[@ellavalles-c4z]

Excellent video ! Nailed it down succinctly.

[@BrianTX409]

Thanks for the video. Keep 'em coming...

[@GiointhePhilippines]

You bet

[@JenGioPhilippineJourney]

Tyvm I just called USAA today here in Florida and got more information you put out on banking your awesome 👍

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@VENEMPASTOR]

Even with the favorable visa program and the English, most foreigners end up in Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam.

[@manchesterr85]

Their preference might be different. But if dating is important and you wanna date a young chick, Vietnam won’t be your first option. Some people just wanna have a cheap lifestyle or they love the culture. Dating is just one of the several reasons for someone to retire in SEA but building relationships and having a great variety of dating clearly puts the Philippines ahead of all those countries.

[@VENEMPASTOR]

@@manchesterr85 Dating is advantageous in the Philippines to selected men. Most men end up financially supporting the cat, the dog, the family, the friends, the neighbors and strangers. It's a ridiculous nightmare. Some end up renting or homeless even after they built a house with their hard earned money. It's ALL relative.

[@M.R.T.V.Videos]

​@VENEMPASTOR they will learn it all and see the actuality once they are here for a long while until then it's rainbows unicorns and butterfly's 😂

[@TrevorMelbourne-ef1in]

Can you pls back this up with any data at all? Also, what do you mean exactly? Of course those countries, combined, have more Westerners living in them than the Philippines. 🤷

[@VENEMPASTOR]

@@M.R.T.V.Videos And, God forbid you should tell it like it is, then you'll be called negative. There's a difference between reality and negativity.

[@davidheyes4771]

Great content there Gio, thanks for sharing. Always been a Caribbean chap myself and never done south east Asia, but definitely on my bucket list, kind regards from England 👍👍🍻

[@GiointhePhilippines]

You should!

[@Thephilipcartmelexperience]

I go to a great Thai restaurant in Cebu. Our age gap is 36 years, Cebu has good internet and power grid. So all the boxes are ticked.

[@wanderingdoc5075]

I disagree, for international and even southeast asian standards philippines has a terrible food culture in terms of accessibility of healthy and delicious food. In thailand you can go to every street corner and eat cheap and healthy food. I live in Cebu and it's nothing but fried fried fried food on every block. Internet is not good i've been looking for a condo for more than 6 weeks and finally found one with decent internet they can prove to me. The infrastructure is quite bad here most of the places in cebu are not walkable (broken sidewalks). However the women i have met here are of extremely high quality so that part you are completely correct about 😊

[@dragonrick54]

​@@wanderingdoc5075Go out when you have to and then stay home and have fun fun fun.

[@davedunn1580]

What is the name of the restaurant?

[@bailey9r]

The restaurant is 36 years older than you or younger? ;

[@martypoll]

I agree with Gio that English language skills reduces the dating pool considerably here in Thailand. However, that hasn’t prevented 10’s of thousands of westerners meeting and marrying English speaking Thais. I’ve never met a couple here whose Thai wife didn’t speak passable English.

[@X_Marks-u7r]

Most Thais that speak English are bar girls or work in the tourist areas. IMO, they don’t make good partners.

[@JohnS-hs5hb]

Gio, I wrote my comment too hastily as by the end of this video you precisely made that point the other SE Asian countries can offer that higher grade of infrastructure and food variety, etc but that Phils wins out on immigration ease, dating, etc. So you were very balanced and objective with your video which is something that makes all your videos a pleasure to view.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Thank you 🙏

[@AlanBooth-k3b]

If you come from the UK you also get your pension yearly increase in the Philippines and I know some countries who do not have an agreement with the UK where that is not the case.

[@AntiTheismForever]

Regarding Thailand as a destination, worth mentioning their change to tax residency law relating to remittances of foreign income, their strict immigration requirements in general (including very expensive health insurance and income/deposit requirements) and air pollution problems in cities like Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Better infrastructure perhaps, but at what cost to your health and finances? Enjoy your channel Gio.

[@tombkk1322]

I agree with you on the air pollution. It’s really becoming a deal breaker for me. I would say everything else is great.

[@jurgschupbach3059]

How is Air Quality in Manila Cebu.........plus the Tax thing is not yet digested ......we will see and act accordingly Stalker Sabotage Psychotronic Harassement Departement Inc. WHERE IS THE PHILLY HEADQUARTER

[@TrevorMelbourne-ef1in]

I have one word for Thailand: overrated

[@franky3231]

I hear cost of living is higher in Thailand now. You can get the same apartment you get in Philippines for 500 for 300 in Thailand and the food is cheaper as well. Specially if you like thai food.

[@franky3231]

Meant to say Thailand is lower sorry. @@jurgschupbach3059

[@elinope4745]

I once lived with a roommate who had a dog that would bark at me constantly while she was away and it drove me nuts. So I got this speaker from petco that would detect the dog bark and play back a dog whistle sound. The dog didn't like it, but she wouldn't bark in the room where the speaker was nor the room next to it, which pretty much opened up me being able to go into the common areas without being harassed by the dog. I don't think it was weather proof, wouldn't work outside on a rainy day. It was relatively cheap, think it was sixty dollars or so.

[@morrisbingman4956]

Great video ... Thanks 😊

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Glad you liked it!

[@manchesterr85]

I personally think Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur would be the best for retirement at an older age. While being healthy and adventurous, the Philippines is surely a fun place to be in but once you turn into an age you wanna live in a reliable infrastructure with world class medical service and other perks at the same price or cheaper than the PH. And you can always visit the Philippines with a girlfriend/fiancé for family gatherings. But of course if someone raises a child, it would not work out. Or BGC I guess.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

I agree with that.

[@tombkk1322]

The big problem in Bangkok is the ever worsening Pollution problem. I agree with all your points but pollution is some of the worst in the world. It’s unfortunate because everything else in Bangkok is fantastic.

[@PatrickKelly-b8o]

Thanks Gio ...YUP, roads, foods, brown outs and higher costs ain't good in PH ..but like any country, there are trade offs. Far better than having to maintain 24K in a bank account to stay in a country.

[@phatboied]

I'm also in Lapu lapu maybe that's the difference. Never questioned about getting an exit clearance

[@brianscovern68]

Great information Gio. Thanks. I don't worry about dating since I'm married, but am interested in everything else.

[@jamesmarchetti3286]

I have researched all the different Visas !!! Airfare is a bit of a financial obstacle !!! I may do Tourist Visas to start and then get SRRV !!! And working on the different paperworks to bring and my SSDI allows my to work part-time and with a maximum monthly limit !!! And my third account will be Savings !!! FBI or Police background check and DD 214 will be easy

[@TheRocketrob3]

Ty Gio Great information as I’m planning to move over for at least three years and the tourist visa works

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Best of luck!

[@larrygraham3377]

Thanks for this wonderful video. Lots of great information. By the way ... pay no attention to that dog barking behind the curtain !!! Again, THANK YOU !!! P.S. who is that lovely lady in the photos we keep seeing ??? If she is your wife then you are truly one lucky guy !!! GOD BLESS YOU !!! 😇😇😇

[@Hicks-g1m]

This is some really good info Gio I think the infrastructure here in the Philippines is better in some areas than other BGC for example But BGC is expensive to live in unless you have that money to spend every month and yeah I'm a dual citizen of the Philippines America and Canada so I don't have to be concerned with all those paper works I'm lucky Merry Christmas happy new year 🎄

[@AlainSt-Onge]

The only points I see are visa, English and age gap to get a beautiful young girl. For culture, infrastructure, safety, food, internet the Philippines are not in the same century.

[@puppyupper4565]

I agree with that except safety. You safer in the Philippines. Pol Pot would never happen in the Philippines. It is going to happen again. The world is headed for an economic collapse. That will hurt nearly every major city. But the provinces of the Philippines will be one of the safest places in the world. Russia will be safe too but brrrrr. Pretty girls though

[@wanderingdoc5075]

Philippines is safer than the US. Culture? I travel internationally 5-7 times per year. So no need for that. The internet and accessibility of healthy and delicious food and infrastructure is dreadful you are correct

[@agrundy3392]

Great video! Can you give your thoughts on GENERAL SANTOS City. I know you did a video years back and I would like to know your updated opinion if possible. Thank you Sir!

[@JenGioPhilippineJourney]

Tyvm for that throw away ticket Link even though I'm married to a filipina here in Florida

[@gerbourke1952]

Then ywont need it Look into balakabayan stamp

[@GarrettSAlston]

Weather OK, similar to South Florida and visa situation great( do my own every two months- not going to leave until my 3 years- now 2 years are up & make it a 5 country vacation when we do on our 1st trip out. Did my exit ckearance study and keep it in my wallet for reference and helping others)!!, cost of living and crime going way up, here the police all the time out of my bedroom window, here in Angeles( hellish) City!! Infrastructure and street conditions here stink to high hell!! Not all know adequate English as well, to a point as he references. Almost got in a fight with a trike driver cuz he did not know English and tried to hike me on a fee of service other than the, I thought agreed upon fee!! Trudat!! Real talk&Nuff Said!! But on the positive, most filioinos know multiple languages. Age gap does not matter to most of these women here! I have had both adult teens and elderly interested in me. Some food is great here, others not so much!! Nice hat!!

[@robinreah7053]

I don't mind the dogs Gio. Thanks for this information its always good to hear it even though i won't be coming for a while yet.

[@Poolshark472]

Thanks

[@StormbladeX69]

What mic are you using? Hoping the ones I've ordered, BearVlog, is decent.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

DJI wireless microphone

[@StormbladeX69]

@@GiointhePhilippines Guess I'll see how this set (of two) works, but will make note of what you're using. I also got a Hohem iSteady M6 Kit. 3-Axis Gimbal with Fill Light and AI Vision Sensor. Planning on trying to start a channel. A coworker said I should start while I'm here in the US in the Preparation Phase for my Discovery Trip, and whatever follows, which will culminate with a move to the Philippines 🇵🇭 in 3-5 years (unless I can work some magic faster). Cheers 🥂!

[@StormbladeX69]

@@GiointhePhilippines BearVlog jacked up my order a & sent me a Lightening Adapter version 3 times in a row, so I got a refund & ordered a set of the DJI Mics. Watched some videos, they look REALLY good. They arrive tomorrow. Thanks for the info /recommendation! 🎉 🍻

[@joerooney-q1j]

I must agree you are right about visaa

[@scottburgess5410]

Question if I may, I am here on Mindanao right now I’ve been here for three weeks I plan on staying for 4 to 5 months can I just keep extending my visa I have already done a 30 day extension or do I need an ACR card but by the time I would get it I would already be leaving back home for several months to get rid of my belongings and house

[@GiointhePhilippines]

You can keep extending. You will be required to get the ACR card on the 2nd extension.

[@dalesmit]

Ty gio great content that's why subscribe to your channel

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Thanks so much.

[@Michael_Lane_Fishing]

Good cost / benefit analysis. Seems it's the place to find a pinay then move on if you are an older dude with the need for quality infrastructure as you say.

[@jimscholz2997]

If I have a R/T ticket 45 days apart do I still need to get a throw away ticket within the 30 days? Yes, I understand I will need to extend my stay when I get there.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Yes, since it is more than the allowed 30 day visa free time period.

[@Thephilipcartmelexperience]

Singapore is about $60US and qualified as a throwaway ticket for me in October.

[@TheRocketrob3]

You’re visa free for 30 days Just get a tourist visa for another 30 days

[@jimscholz2997]

Thanks.. I am hoping the new 60 day tourist visa will start some time soon... but I guess probably not..

[@joerooney-q1j]

For visas it doesn't get any better than the Philippines I don't think. That is one good thing about the Philippines.

[@phatboied]

Hey Gio, Efrem here. I've been here since September 2022 and have been extending. Sometimes 6 months at a time. I'm confused with what you say about having to do an exit clearance. I'm on my second acr card. Can you explain.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

If you have been in the Philippines longer than 6 months, before you are allowed to leave the Philippines you must go to immigration and get an ECC or otherwise known as an Exit Clearance.

[@johnahh5130]

Hi Gio, I enjoy your video very much. Very helpful and informative. I plan to retire in the Phil's. I will visit first. Are you of Italian descent? I live in Italy at present (Molise). Lovely warm people here, much like in the Phil's I expect, but more expensive with insane bureaucracy. Ciao ragazzo.

[@carletto_au]

Parla con me che sono italiano 100%; presto in pensione nelle filippine

[@johnahh5130]

Ciao Carletto, grazie. Parlo solo poco Italiano, mi dispiace. Esperiamo che sei felice nelle Filippine. Buona fortuna.

[@carletto_au]

These AI pictures are looking very good: I'm already in love❤

[@GiointhePhilippines]

😂😂

[@keithrogers9741]

Maybe in 10 years we can have a Philippina AI robot with all the accessories.

[@X_Marks-u7r]

Live in Thailand with. Filipina. Win win. Thai visa is a pain though.

[@nomadinthemaking]

If you have Balikbayan privileges do you have to do exit clearance if you leave within 12 months?

[@racheysdad]

No exit clearance required with Balikbayan. Just make sure they stamp your passport as Balikbayan at immigration when you arrive.

[@papadougpapadougsadventures]

Hey Gio. Do you mind sharing what the current rent is in your complex? Is it a 2 bedroom or 3? Just curious. It looks like a nice place

[@GiointhePhilippines]

34k 3 bedroom 2 bath unit.

[@papadougpapadougsadventures]

@@GiointhePhilippines That’s a pretty good deal from what I’m seeing in Dumaguete. Thanks for sharing

[@wanderingdoc5075]

Gio is it mandatory to apply for an ACR card once you hit 59 days here or is it optional? If you don't need it for a bank account i'm wondering should i even get it? I travel internationally at least once every 90 days for fun anyway. I'm pretty sure not every expat in the philippines has one.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Yes, no choice.

[@martypoll]

If you are going to stay indefinitely then after the 30 days how long can you extend that tourist entry? Let’s say to minimize the number of trips to Immigration.

[@philipmulvihill1455]

gio where are you living now still cebu? salamat

[@JenGioPhilippineJourney]

I got me a awesome Traditional, Province Filipina ❤❤ she always on my AZZ 😂 teaching me 😅

[@Lokogerrysfoodandtravel]

Bit of day drinking before this one gio 😃 🍻 🤪

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Nope I rarely have a drink. Thank you for the insightful comment.

[@TrevorMelbourne-ef1in]

Gio didn’t sound like he had been drinking the least bit 🤷

[@DavidMcgregor-m6m]

What is the best island to find a good girl....thanks. dave

[@murrayspiffy2815]

The best island? The one where you are. But - if you want a specific island - Bohol is a good place to start.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

The thing I always say is choose the location then the girl. There are many pretty girls and nice girls around the Philippines so choose your preferred location then look.

[@jonb3189]

It is a bit confusing, the relationship between the ACR card (which is needed after 2 months, I think) and as mentioned in the video at 6 month filling out forms to check if you've committed any crimes.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

ACR card is needed on your 2nd visa extension which is about 2 months yes.

[@jonb3189]

@@GiointhePhilippines Thanks. Think it's three months since after you arrive you get just over a month before extension ..... regardless.

[@douglaslaturner9685]

Good video. Had a question if you leave from Philippines to Say Vietnam for a few weeks and come back to Phillipines do you still need a throwaway ticket since you have a rt from PHILIPPINES, or is that from any other country not originating flight from PI.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

You will need a throwaway ticket when coming back to the Philippines if staying longer than 30 days.

[@Michael-xp9ln]

Gio, I’m reading the question differently! If Douglas arrives with a round trip ticket, say from The USA and is returning within one year. His return ticket to the USA will be used to show his exit from the Philippines. As an example Douglas arrives in January 2024 and is planning to leave in December 2024. His side trip to Vietnam, as an example, is the month of July. Just carry the documents of the exit in December. I’ve been doing it for 22 years. No problem with immigration. A side note for Douglas is my favorite airlines are always Asian country airlines. Korean flies from around 13 USA cities. I fly from Las Vegas with only two (2) rides. They fly to Manila and Cebu. Good luck

[@tomsewell2462]

After three years I would think that any sane person would for sure want to leave at least for awhile. And dogs barking would be a factor. Arghh!

[@gerbourke1952]

E-travel must be filled out prior to arrival in the philippines. Within 72 hours of arrival. Not upon arrival

[@GiointhePhilippines]

I actually have done it waiting in line at immigration. It can be done up to 72 hours prior.

[@gerbourke1952]

@@GiointhePhilippines I wouldn't trust my phone or the signal to do that hahaha Be just my luck that the phone would put a leg out of the bed 😂

[@gerbourke1952]

@@GiointhePhilippines one thing we can both agree on........ even if I am not retired here. It's one hell of a place to live. I love it

[@GiointhePhilippines]

I misspoke it is easier to fill it out ahead of time. I agree with you.

[@willardpolk2871]

if you are a football fan and like 4th down and 1 then the Philippines is the best option for a single man. the Philippines is not a perfect call but the reasons to go is a lot better than what you have now. if you were happy where you are then the videos would not be an interest to you, so try it and see if you like the Philippines because i did my first time and still after 14 years.

[@HemiChrysler]

He's referring to American handball, not real football. I don't know what '4th down and 1' means, but nor do I care.

[@pcbondart]

what does that $16 ticket look like to the immigrations officer? does he?she ask what the destination is? How does this work?

[@Lawrencerice]

Top 3 reasons: 1. Filipinas 2. Filipinas 3. Filipinas All I need is the right Filipina to be the ONE. Everything else can be fixed/worked out.😊 Boots on the ground in Dumaguete in just over 3 months.😊😊😊

[@youngandfree93]

Ah Dumaguete where old white guys kick back and relax haha

[@Rick421]

after your first 3 years staying in the Philippines.. you have to leave the country.. but when you come back to the Philippines.. do you have to have an exit ticket again.. ??

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Yes, you will need an onward ticket again showing you are leaving within 30 days.

[@youngandfree93]

Most all Filipino relationships don't have a big age gap. Once a lonely Western old guy comes along with money it's like they drop everything what they doing and find him a companion in exchange for pesos.

[@laurab5278]

Filipino Canadian❤

[@stephenwilcox3295]

Been here a year

[@puppyupper4565]

Great video Gio, totally agree. I absolutely love the food in Thailand but the Philippines is going to be my resting place. One thing that many people seem to waive off, is that the Philippines is the only country in SE Asia that believes in the God of the bible. That brings stability when times get really tough. And they will again. Pol Pot would never happen in the Philippines. And for you expats who want good internet and good electricity, consider living off grid in the Philippines. You can get great solar at a reasonable cost and now, Starlink is active in the PH. It rocks. I have it here in Oregon. But moving soon to the PH.

[@joerooney-q1j]

The fruit and vegetables are substandard in the Philippines

[@olavlaupsa490]

I didn't know you were a time-traveler 😉 As far as I know Saigon changed it's name to Ho Chi Minh city almost 50 years ago, so travelling there today would be difficult, if you are not a time lord like Dr Who of course. If you are, I would like a trip in the Tardis 😁 Other than that I think you are spot on. There is a reason you find a lot of thai restarants all over the world, few advertice with filipino food. On the other hand, travelling outside the tourist areas in Thailand will give you probles with the language.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Exactly, I only lived in HCM 6 months but I heard many Vietnamese call it Saigon.

[@free2roam674]

@@GiointhePhilippines Many of the locals call it Saigon still. I appreciate your advice on this. I have seen videos of other men who find and marry a Filipina and then they move, usually to Vietnam or Thailand. It seems Cambodia is more open to age gap relationships, but English is not as widespread. The women seem beautiful and sweet there as well. Visas are easier there as well.

[@TrevorMelbourne-ef1in]

Not correct. We still call it Saigon as well as HCMC. Peace ✌️

[@gregwil694]

Even Vietnamese in the north commonly say, I'm flying to Saigon tomorrow." In a bar playing pool in Saigon with a Southern Vietnamese man, I asked if he was from HCM city. He said "No". I asked where he was from. He said, "Saigon"

[@papadougpapadougsadventures]

I’ve been asked by immigration every time for my return ticket.

[@theverdict4322]

Anybody has been to Shenzhen?

[@AugieBenDougie-wk9pr]

Were you born in Italy and do you speak Italian?

[@GiointhePhilippines]

I was not born in Italy. I can speak Italian well but not quite fluent.

[@epicriosonlinemoney3654]

Girls, Girls, And More Girls!

[@JohnS-hs5hb]

Gio, I enjoy all your videos and enjoy your content but I have to say it would be worthy to also mention to your viewers that PH is very third world. Just made my first trip and was quite disappointed by my experience. Other countries I visited (Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand) were far more pleasant, in my opinion. Hope everyone finds the place they like.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

They do have bubbles here that are first world but yes you are correct.

[@rogerhessell9137]

How do I get a throw away ticket

[@GiointhePhilippines]

onwardticket.com/giointhephilippines

[@tomsewell2462]

Girls, costs, and more girls. Thats pretty much it. But man, they were fun!

[@brucesnyder690]

Retired expat from the US living in Thailand 5 1/2 years. Nah, I'll stay here. Everything great.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

I said at the end of the video if you are looking for infrastructure and better food, Thailand wins.

[@AntiTheismForever]

The new tax law regarding tax residency coming into effect in Thailand on 1Jan24 may change your mind. If you're ok with paying tax on foreign currency remittances this may not concern you. For me, I have no intention to pay tax on retirement income remittances to the Thai government for the sake of living in Thailand 180 days or more a year.

[@puppyupper4565]

The same culture that brought about Pol Pot exists in Thailand. It's going to happen again. Economic realities will set in.

[@tombkk1322]

Bangkok is great except for the air pollution. It’s a major issue that cannot be resolved.

[@littlevampire79]

@@AntiTheismForever Thailand have Tax agreement with 61 countries that not going to double tax with those countries.

[@holyhandgrenadeofantioch2019]

6:11 if you offered your neighbor $20 to get rid of that dog, would they do it?

[@ricke6854]

Nice touch with dog barking non stop.

[@GiointhePhilippines]

You like that, I added that just for you :-)

[@joerooney-q1j]

But I think the negatives out weigh the positives in the Philippines.

[@HemiChrysler]

Gio, what if I don't want to retire ? I want to earn money until I'm physically incapable.

[@mylifethaidiy7045]

"every man has a story" was an English teacher on "cambly" website when he was working in the Philippines.

[@BrianTX409]

Own investments that pay high yield dividends and distributions. Along with other investments, ie IRA, company savings plans, etc and when SS kicks in you’ll be on easy street. I’m 61, retired, netting roughly $45K annually. I live comfortably in Texas. I can only imagine how far my earnings can go in the Philippines.

[@AntiTheismForever]

@@BrianTX409 Echo your advice. My passive retirement income from high yield investments and SS will allow me to enjoy a standard of living in the Philippines that most can only dream about in the U.S.

[@anilgoel1475]

What kind of work are you looking for?

[@rayleo529]

I don't get the need to show a thirty day exit ticket.

[@tedrobertson1344]

E-immigration allows online extension of your visa., from your home ... 😂

[@joerooney-q1j]

There are things that go on in the Philippines that are unacceptable.

[@RollinCoco-Nut]

🐕I love dogs, but what a mindless, inconsiderate idiot to let one's dogs to go on barking like that without going out and shushing them. Anyway, great info and video, Gio. 🙂

[@murrayspiffy2815]

With an attitude like that - the Phils would drive you crazy in a week. Beware.

[@joerooney-q1j]

These

[@TheBigBananaaa]

🙀

[@bailey9r]

The dog in the background is just a reminder that we can't take our guns there ;

[@josephspruill1212]

Bathrooms internet woman That’s my three, lol!

[@joerooney-q1j]

Who you kidding what makes you think everyone wants to live in the Philippines .

[@GiointhePhilippines]

Obviously, you didn't watch the video. I stated a few times The Philippines isn't for everyone and there are better fits for many expats.

[@jonnya1034]

The dogs bother me. I had to stop watching. I couldn’t live with barking dogs all day

[@joerooney-q1j]

Most polluted country in the world

[@xyza-zw5km]

Why foreign Vloggers keep on promoting Philippines as a desirable country to retire and when there is a population explosion among foreigners in the Philippines they are the first people to complain about it ?? 🤦