Growing up in The Philippines with a FOREIGN Father. How was it like?

In this video, I give you a glimpse of my life here in the Philippines. I share to you my story growing up as a half blood and some of the struggles I faced. I also give you insights on what I am doing currently here in the Philippines.
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[@mirmir9806]

What an incredibly romantic story is your mom and dad! You are like a miracle of circumstances with your parents from opposite sides of the globe and found each other. Question: I am looking at google maps of the phillipines and the discription of the places often define municipalities in different classes like 4th class municipality or 3rd class municipality. What does this designation mean?

[@VanandJoe]

Well thank you so much! ❤️ truly incredible how destiny works! I love your question! So The Philippines classify cities and municipalities depending on their population and annual income. A first class city for example would be Makati or Cebu City as they have a population of more than 100,000. The lower the classification, the lower the population.

[@mirmir9806]

@@VanandJoe Thank you for the reply. Your fiance iirc from Mark's interview, also has a very colorful history with one parent from Germany and the other from Cebu! That is so wonderful. You make a great couple.

[@VanandJoe]

I will feature my partner Vanessa on my next video and we can hear a more in depth story of her life growing up here in The Philippines and maybe we can add in some stories of our 11 years together 🙌🏻 Awe, Thank you so much! ❤️ 🤗

[@robertosalinel3358]

Your father is french and filipina mother. Ikaw kuya ay french fries.😁😁😁. New sub.

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you for subscribing! Oo, French fries talaga, kulang nalang cheese powder sa potato corner! 😂❤️🙌🏻

[@harrylee3538]

I’m Filipino Chinese. My Chinese dad talks English with my Filipino mom & me. My dad talks Chinese with my elder siblings. Mom talks Tagalog with us children. 3 languages under one roof ❤🇵🇭

[@VanandJoe]

That’s incredible Harry! ❤️ I’m sure being multilingual came in handy. Hats off to your father for teaching you guys Chinese. Thanks for watching my video 😁🙌🏻

[@batangfirst5993]

​@@VanandJoei got goosebump in a good way ..very sweet ..your Dad is awesome Dad😊

[@lyndenmanning]

Nobody cares ....chinitos are pinheads to foreigners not half half

[@gerarddelacruz2045]

Bro , I got an opposite story , I was born in the Philippines but grew up in US , I can relate to your story , now I actually want to move to Philippines for good . Your Dad was right not just France but the whole West is in decline safety and crime is almost not tolerable and Inflation is ridiculous . You guys in the right place cuz PI is at 6% GDP as far as growth is concern . I will be trying to adopt to Philippine life soon , See you there

[@VanandJoe]

How was it like growing up in the US? That sounds awesome Gerard! I’m sure you’ll adjust really fast and will feel at home here in the Philippines. See you ! 🙌🏻

[@rcd7227]

Joe, your thoughtfulness, humility and sincerity is palpable on the screen.Keep it up.

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you so much! 🙌🏻 I appreciate your kind comment ❤️

[@robertpinkerton940]

I just came from watching your video with your dad. It was amazing seeing you and your dad together. After watching this video, I am now aware of the trials and tribulations you experienced while growing up here. The one thing I have learned about you is that you are a fighter, not a quitter. That is one trait that will allow you to eventually succeed in whatever endeavor you choose to pursue. You and Vanessa make an awesome team. I wish you both the very best in your adventure down the river of life. 😀

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you so much Robert! That is a very encouraging message! Life is getting better for us and we know there’s something great waiting for Van and I. We appreciate you, Robert! God bless you and your family ❤️🙌🏻

[@AlwaysAbroad]

Thanks for sharing your story. I enjoy your channel!

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you so much for watching! Glad you enjoy watching our contents 🥰❤️

[@carmenklein6372]

You seems to be an amazing, honest & respectful gentleman.👍 I enjoyed your video with your dad and these video. I am interested to see of your other videos … thanks! God Bless! 🙏🇵🇭❤️🇵🇭🙏

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you so much Carmen! 🥰❤️🙌🏻 I hope you enjoy watching our other videos! God bless you and your family! 🤗

[@JosephValdez-jz2uo]

You look completely Filipino. Your Filipina mother's blood /gene is strong. Not even half half, but looking pure Pinoy.

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you, Joseph! ❤️ it is really weird because most of the time when i’m with my mom, people say I look like her but when I’m with my dad, they also say that I look like him 😂

[@ejnrose]

True Joe I am with you . Life is better when youre through with life obstacles and learned from it. You can do it . Others can do why not you . Just have faith in him always everythings will gonna be fined

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you so much Romeo! 🙌🏻❤️ Very true! Thanks for the affirmation. God bless you! 🤗

[@karloalmonidovar9497]

Life is not a not bed of roses as they saying goes. You will encounter so many challenges and sacrifices. But just trust God and you will never go wrong. Best wishes!

[@VanandJoe]

Perfectly said Karlo! 🙌🏻❤️ thank you so much! God bless you! 🥰

[@udirtypuppy5174]

i subbed to your channel because your father reminded me of myself and is a good man with a good son.

[@VanandJoe]

Wow! Thank you so much for subscribing ❤️🙌🏻

[@lermadonnachie735]

Your projection on the screen indicates humility, honesty and good nature. Are you an only child? Do you keep in touch with your Dad's relatives? They're surely missing a good-looking Filipino French, born and bred in the Philippines. You seem to have American accent. Please keep vlogging. New subscriber here. Take care. God bless you and your family! ❤

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you, Lerma 🥰❤️ I am an only child and yes, i do keep in touch with my relatives in friends although not always. Thank you for all the wonderful compliments and most especially for subscribing! ❤️❤️❤️ You take care as well and God bless you and your family! ❤️

[@MJFUYT]

Brother, you have an amazing story. You have found your niche. Your candor is refreshing. Your passion is inspiring. Thank you for sharing your experience. Liked & subscribed. 💯

[@VanandJoe]

Wow thank you so much for subscribing! 🥰🙌🏻 i really appreciate the compliments! This inspires me to make more content

[@merlindapabustan1740]

I enjoy viewing your vlog so continue. making more hope for many viewer your good

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you so much Merlinda! 🥰❤️ we shall make more contents. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@ejnrose]

Very understandable parent . Youre lucky without a stress

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you Romeo! Very lucky indeed 🥰❤️🙌🏻

[@mrb2678]

Love your backyard. So relaxing

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you ! Very nature vibe indeed 😁❤️

[@PinoyAvenue68]

Thank you for sharing your story. New subscriber here. Nice to follow content creators who you can tell are very authentic. Keep making more videos ♥️🇵🇭

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you so much for watching ❤️🙌🏻 love your contents as well! Very unique style of cooking! We are a big foodie ourselves.

[@glendabrasda-cj5dt]

Joe,keep going and hoping for the best in your future.God bless

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you so much, Glenda! This truly inspires me to continue making content 🥰🙌🏻

[@VanandJoe]

God bless you too 🙌🏻❤️

[@Rogerla62]

I subscribed to your channel after Mark’s interview and am enjoying your videos. You have a natural relaxed communication style and are honest about your adventures and your feelings. I have spent my whole life in the US, but am planning on retiring to General Santos with my Filipino husband in about 5 years. I look forward to getting to experience more Filipino culture and getting to know all of my wonderful Filipino family more. Keep producing the great content!

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you so much! ❤️🙌🏻 Wow! General Santos, The Tuna Capital of the Philippines and Home of the Champions! Great choice! I am sure you will love it here in the Philippines together with your husband. 5 years will go by so fast! ❤️

[@Rogerla62]

@@VanandJoe, thanks! He and I met in a yahoo chat room in 2004. I came to meet him and his family there in GenSan in 2015. Had to wait until laws recognizing same-sex marriage changed here so I could bring him here to get married. We were married in 2018 and will build our house near his family in GenSan. He has already bought multiple lots there and I have designed our house. Can’t wait to enjoy the country you were fortunate to be born in.

[@VanandJoe]

@@Rogerla62 happy to hear that! Congratulations to you guys! ❤️🙌🏻 I wish both of you all the best in your married life. That sounds amazing! Looks like you guys already have already planned out. Can’t wait for you to explore the Philippines as well! So much great things in store for you.

[@EdwinCV-dh8qc]

Great story Joe , I saw you on Everyman Has A Story.

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you Edwin! ❤️🙌🏻

[@mauricio-bp4tr]

“Hitting On Her”.. Ha ha Ha Funny And i Love it😍

[@VanandJoe]

I didn’t know what other word to use but it seems like a perfect fit as to what i think my dad was actually doing when he met my mom 😂 hahaha

[@maxandmaggie2010]

We enjoyed your blogs. Thank you for sharing

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you to you both, Max and Maggie! 🥰🙌🏻 glad you guys enjoyed watching! ❤️

[@lenseofanomad]

I was curious about this, Im Mexican-American and it is sometimes similar when I visit my parents country in Mexico, mabuhay! will visit the Philippines again soon! this august!

[@VanandJoe]

That's amazing! Thank you for sharing that to us. I'm sure there is a lot of similarities between Filipinos and Mexicans and that might be the reason why you can relate to my story as well. Hope you enjoy your visit this August! ❤

[@lenseofanomad]

@@VanandJoe i am here , been for about 5 days now, 35 left, went grocery shopping

[@albathoughtsofficial]

Hi Joe, thanks for making and sharing this honest and insightful video of your experience growing up biracial in the Philippines. It's greatly appreciated! Hope you and Van are doing well and will post an update video sometime

[@ejnrose]

Joe that is a good life journey and experience in kids time that is notmal teasing each other but once you create a camaraderie you wilm get along and I tell you you are a 100 % filipino because you live almost all of your time of life here

[@VanandJoe]

Hi Romeo! You are absolutely right. Along the way, I made a lot of Filipino friends and I totally agree with you. I am Filipino! I was born and raised here, my mother tongue is bisaya and I can confidently walk in the streets and mingle with pinoys naturally. Although, I am happy to say that I can also do the same for foreigners ☺

[@peters7229]

Nice combo, FR and PI. His partner Mark?! Iiiiiinteresting...

[@VanandJoe]

Thanks Peter! 🙌

[@brownjoy8423]

We will support you pilipino ka yta yung iba nga n hindi natin kalahi sinusuportahan nga namin I di Lalo kna

[@VanandJoe]

This brings me so much happiness! Maraming salamat po sa support 🙌🏻❤️ more vlogs coming soon!

[@febielaurel9543]

Ipagpatuloy mo lng ang vlogging maraming mga vloggers ang yumaman sa field na to, tyaga lng , Good luck & God bless.

[@VanandJoe]

Maraming salamat po sa motivation 🥰🙌🏻 yes po! God bless you too! ❤️

[@marichuarmodia2375]

Good to hear it you my daughter is half British and half pilipina as well wow😻

[@VanandJoe]

Wow that’s amazing! 🤗 did she grow up in Britain or here in the Philippines?

[@marichuarmodia2375]

@@VanandJoe she grow in uk but she cannot speak Tagalog or visaya and I wish that she can learn soon and she is very British and pretty girl and how lucky you that you can speak visya and wow 🤩

[@VanandJoe]

@@marichuarmodia2375 amazing! That is really an advantage for her especially in the future. You can slowly teach her. After all, Parents are always the best teacher. I’m sure eventually she will learn ❤️

[@msd6105]

Keep up the good work ❤

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you so much! 🥰🙌🏻❤️

[@avelinobueno6873]

you are enjoying a colorful life, looking at these as snapshots may seem like ups/downs but looking at these over time, you did very well and proved yourself a true blooded (not half-blooded) young man proactively adaptive to what life brings seizing new opportunities to your advantage, carry on...soar like an eagle to greater heights, God bless you and Van ;)

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you Avelino! Indeed my life is very colorful. Thanks for the encouragement! God bless you too! Take care always! ❤🙌

[@bobkelley8291]

Americans ako My wife is bisaya and met her working in a dress shop in a mall. Our eldest had a difficult time also much like you. We came to the States when Pinatubo blew its top back in June of 91 as we lived only 60 miles from the volcano. My first visit was back in 1970.

[@pinoyislander4400]

It's a blessing to be a bisaya or visayan. We became multilingual speaking our 2 national languages and plus others more like u in french. Though ur a mestizo yet ur heart is 100% pinoy as I hear it from ur story. Yes we must always have plan B or C. Like me I stopped working as Nurse in Germany. My plan B is to farm my land or business as well to have income. I like ur story sir. I subscribed now to follow u. Im visayan waray and cebuano. Mabuhay🇵🇭🙂🏝️👍

[@VanandJoe]

It truly is! Thank you so much for subscribing! ❤️🙌🏻 That’s amazing! business is always best as you get to be your own boss. I wish you the best of luck on your next journey! Mabuhay ang mga Pinoy! 😉🇵🇭❤️

[@kenl.4594]

okay ra na Joe.... basta ang importante bisaya ka....mas sadya biya ang bisdak.... apir! ;)

[@VanandJoe]

Apir! Haha thank you! 🙌🏻

[@erlasteredrial7517]

You are a good person Joe. Already hear you when u were interviewed by Mark of Every Man has a Story. I’m also from Negros Or. Im from Sta. Catalina but grew up and studied College in MM. Continue what you are doing and i will support you. Take care.

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you so much! 🥰🙌🏻❤️ Wow! I remember we’ve passed by Sta. Catalina on our way to Bayawan. Take care in MM and I truly appreciate your support 🙌🏻❤️

[@Ty-dt8xv]

Great video 👍 your voice sounds normal to me 🤓🥳

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you Ty! ❤️🙌🏻 I appreciate the love!

[@josebach9377]

Noting you’re half Filipino is actually a compliment. Don’t fret.

[@VanandJoe]

Oh absolutely! To be honest, I'm 99% Filipino and I'm proud of that!

[@josebach9377]

@@VanandJoeplus you have a pogi factor! I can see great future ahead of you. 😎

[@elmer9787]

Wow, what a wonderful story. Your story telling is more of a documentary of yourself & your family. It's brilliantly done & well organized story telling of events. I have nothing to say, cause you are doing good with your partner. I'm an Ilonggo & had been to Asian countries as tourist, but nothing comparable to our Philippines. My Kudos to you Joe. I know you are full of humility, but you must Trust In God & also yourself. Good luck & God Bless. Thanks & Mabuhay from Manila.

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you so much for your kind words 🥰🙌🏻 I appreciate you taking the time in watching and listening to my video. I agree with you ❤️ just like other countries, The Philippines in truly unique in its own way 🙌🏻 Maraming salamat po! God bless you too! I wish you a happy and healthy life 🥰🙌🏻 ingat po and Mabuhay!

[@MrTing.oe2ep]

New subscriber here. I suggest use Tagalog/Filipino more often. Viewers will appreciate more.

[@VanandJoe]

Thanks for subscribing 🥰❤️ i do tend to slowly mix in some bisaya/tagalog in our recent videos although we want to keep English as well as this makes it easier for foreign viewers

[@reihalondres9518]

You should have a question and answer with your mom and dad together that's lovely

[@VanandJoe]

Wow! That’s an amazing idea! We will plan that out! Thank you so much ❤️🙌🏻

[@reihalondres9518]

@@VanandJoe looking forward for that one.

[@litoyvillagracia799]

I was right! Mestizo ka nga.😊Thats what i want to ask u b4 when u visit iloilo😁 ur so humble joe👍💪❤️

[@VanandJoe]

You guessed right! 😂 Thank you so much Litoy! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@ahvicremulla544]

I Admire you becaause when i watch you on every man vlogs you are proud to be a filipino even if your half you still act and love the philippines follow your dream man who knows can still be a pilot someday in the meantime go on vlogging im sure you will make it just have patience ❤

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you so much 🙌🏻 one day i’ll get that license. I appreciate the encouragement! Crossing my fingers that my KZbin will grow as this could potentially help me achieve that dream ❤️🤞🏻

[@zoniabernardo4474]

Thank you, Joe, for sharing how you felt when you were called as a mixed breed of French-Filipino by your classmates/playmates., though your complexion isn't markedly white, but simply fair (not brown) like many Filipinos here in MMla. Thank you for your smiling face - positive and hopeful, which brightens likewise your narrations! We, Zamboangueños, used to have some mestizas/mestizos (American-Filipino, Swiss-Filipino, Spanish-Filipino, German-Filipino, Arabian guys, etc.) females/males who were either enrolled in our one private Catholic schools for girls or for boys (Ateneo de Zamboanga, now a university). The women's features were lovely and the men were charming and of tender nature. The women had all been taken by men from MMla long after the American Liberation. What a wonderful world this would be when the mixed breed will have markedly produced one humanity of love and understanding, peace and harmonious unity! ❤🎉😊🙏🏻🇵🇭🇫🇷

[@VanandJoe]

My pleasure Zonia! Thank you for your comment ❤ I tend to be a very positive individual and I love to smile so it comes natural when i talk. Wow! From Zamboanga! We've never been there but we know Zamboanga is a very beautiful place. The food and the culture is very unique. That's incredible! Thank you for sharing that story. That is truly what the world needs. UNITY ❤🙌

[@robadventure8007]

Your thoughts and experience is a good principles for others to know...good you share your thoughts to others to learn!👍🇵🇭🇧🇭

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you so much Rob! ❤️🙌🏻 that’s so nice of you. I appreciate you watching my video 🥰

[@jqtaylor]

It's great meeting you here, online, Joel! 😊

[@VanandJoe]

It is great meeting you too, Jake! 🤗🙌🏻

[@globetrekkermel]

I love your stories guys! You two are just sensible kids . You are almost my kids or even grandkids. And my passion is travel. Keep traveling kids. It’s never too late to travel.

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Mel 🥰❤️🙌🏻 Travel is truly a beautiful passion! We shall travel more. Life is short and the world is big ❤️

[@auroraalmeida3184]

Maybe also. You can incorporate in your videos your family like your mom and dad how they met etc., as well as Vanessa’s side of her family.

[@VanandJoe]

Hi Aurora! We will make that soon when my dad is no longer busy. It would be nice to share their love story. Thank you for the suggestion ☺ As for Van, we also plan in doing the same soon.

[@nanettelegayada268]

Great! You always look at the positive side . I salute you Joe. God bless your life .

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you ❤️🙌🏻 God bless you too! 🥰

[@myrnadomanio2228]

Half bisaya diay ka dong Katawa q sa imong childhood experience haha enjoy aq sa istorya nimo. Subscribe nakita dong. Bisaya man pod q gamay haha.

[@VanandJoe]

Wow! Salamat kaayo, Myrna! Nalipay ko nga nalingaw kag paminaw sa akong istorya 😁🙌🏻

[@paella2012]

You are doing well Joe .I am French retiree 71 years old residing in The Philippines for 35 years . My Son is 35 years old Assistant Director in Luxury Hotels in Dubaï and graduated from Hospitality University from Switzerland My Wife is Filipina and married since 36 years and we reside in Quezon Province! Continue You are doing so well . Look at what France became You are much better to stay in The Philippines I will continue to watch your future video and say Bonjour to Your Dad I am Michel

[@VanandJoe]

Bonjour Michel! Thank you for sharing! What a beautiful life you guys have! And your son has an amazing job ❤️ I hope you are having an amazing time with your retirement in Quezon Province! Yes. It is so sad to see what France is becoming. Thank you for your support with my vlogs ❤️ I will send your regards to him!

[@pierreruiz7003]

you are so easy to listen to and inspirational to people. your channel seemed to just appear in my timeline here in yt. that was the video of your dad building a beach house in siquijor. i am lost too and i wanted to venture into yt but i don't know what my topics are. i like talking and sharing insights. i guess i will continue with your journey and get inspiration along the way. thank you.

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you so much Pierre! I am glad you found our channel ❤️🙌🏻 To get started, just come up with a niche that you’ll love and enjoy. I say just go for it! 🤗 Do not be afraid of failing. Talk and share! Have fun making your videos and next thing you know, you’ll grow a community that has your back no matter what! 🙌🏻

[@Rosalin-lq3df]

After tunning your blog wt your dad , it was amazing story , I’m now a new subscriber of yours , I’m living in Istanbul for 30 yrs married wt a Turkish guy ,, stay safe

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you so much Rosalin! ❤️ Istanbul is very beautiful. I remember out over there and seeing the beautiful coastal area as we took off. Hoping that someday my partner and I can visit Turkey and explore the country ❤️ 30 years is a long time! You guys have an amazing relationship! stay safe and cheers!

[@melecioseverino2222]

My first time to watch your video and I must say I enjoyed your honesty in telling your childhood experience as a mixed blood., you may look different but I can feel by the tone of your voice that you are a proud Filipino. There is no place like home, you just don't know how lucky you and your partner are living in the Philippines, as long as you are doing well and happy, do not contemplate of applying to live in the western countries, it only looks good, take the case of your dad. I have lived here in the States for 36 years now and my wife and I always go home every year to enjoy life in our country., unfortunately for us we can not retire there for good on account of medical reasons. It's more fun in the Philippines. Please continue with your Vlog, it is worth my time watching them. Take care and Mabuhay

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you so much! 🙌🏻❤️ truly, I am a proud Filipino. I feel you. The Philippines is such an amazing country and we do feel blessed everyday knowing that we live in a country that many people could only dream of. I am happy to hear that even under those circumstances, you guys are still able to visit your hometown every year and enjoy ❤️ Thank you for this ❤️ comments like this inspires me to continue vlogging. Mabuhay po! Ingat po kayo and God bless! 🙌🏻

[@franciaramossimplengbicola2526]

New subscriber here 🎉🎉god bless

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you so much for subscribing 🥰🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@dinorizo5385]

My late father suffered exactly the same thing like you've experienced ( of course when he was very young to late teen age yrs) .Him being a half Italian/Portugese and half Filipino who grew up in Bohol and moved to Cebu during the 1950's and met my late mother (pbuh) who is a Filipina with a distant Chinese ancestry ..Anyway,this is a nice video that you're working on young man!! Keep the good work ..Amigo ,nag subscribe na sad ako sa imoha ka chanel .. Mabuhay ang Filipino labaw na ang mga Cebuano gyud!!!!

[@VanandJoe]

Oh wow! You have so much mix in you! That’s amazing! Thanks for sharing that. I appreciate the love and thank you so much for subscribing! Mabuhay ang Filipino! Daghang salamat! 🙌🏻

[@dinorizo5385]

@@VanandJoe Salamat kaayo sad amigo..You take care now

[@VanandJoe]

Ikaw sd pag amping!

[@liesagaddy]

Hello Joey, yes I just watched your interview with your dad a while ago.What an amazing story. In fact, I even subscribed. You're handsome, it looks like you got it from your mother side and some to your father side. I understand what you and your partner have gone through during the pandemics. Just like you we also suffered. All the business in America suffered too. I worked in a big Hotel right across the convention centre in Las Vegas.We got all laid off due to Corona Virus.All the big Convention was canceled.But now it's getting a little better but not as good as before. It's good you choose to live in the Philippines that's what I intend to do in my retirement age. I am a FILAM and lived in California 🇺🇲🇵🇭

[@VanandJoe]

Hi Quidiz 🙌🏻❤️ Thank you so much for subscribing 🤗 Wow! I appreciate you sharing that to me. The pandemic was definitely a dark time for all of us and you’re right, things are better now but not as good as how it were back then. Absolutely! The Philippines is a tropical paradise especially to people who are looking for a place to settle in when they retire 🥰❤️ That’s amazing! Do you still speak Filipino? Take care! I wish you good health and the best of life in America! ❤️

[@walkwithyan]

great story, bro. 😊

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you bro! 🥰❤️

[@nelitatrahan7001]

Bonjour! in French and hello! Thank you, Merci, for sharing your dad's family history and mom's and for the video you made❤❤❤!!! Love it😊😊

[@VanandJoe]

Merci 🥰🙌🏻 So happy to know that you enjoy watching our videos! More videos like this soon! ❤️❤️❤️

[@boombacca8274]

youre just an impressive story teller. tnx. youve earned a new sub here.

[@VanandJoe]

thank you so much for the kind words and for subscribing to our channel, Boom Bacca 🥰❤️

[@MabelMantaring-bd6sx]

Wow if its Gods will it will...amazing story for your mom and dad..and good luck four your channel God bless new subs here.

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you for subscribing! I agree! ❤️ funny how life is so random but I always like to believe that everything happens for a reason 🙌🏻

[@loracrow]

great insight about your young life.. my daughter is a half bloody as well... only 3 at the moment... but interesting to see what you said about how you were treated

[@VanandJoe]

Oh wow! She will have fun growing up i'm sure! are you guys teaching her the local dialect as well? ❤️

[@nelitatrahan7001]

You have a good family background!!!❤❤😊😊 and been around or been to Europe is a great ACCOMPLISHMENT!!!😊😊❤❤❤

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you so much, Nelita! ❤️🙌🏻 Indeed, I feel very fortunate that I was able to visit Europe.

[@achakcocurrency699]

一個非常謙虛和聰明的年輕人，他可以通過正確的指導和觀點在生活中取得成功。

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you so much! ❤️🙌🏻 hope to accomplish my dreams in the future! Take care!

[@nanettelegayada268]

Good! Your father is very supportive to your plans .

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you so much! 🥰❤️ very lucky to have a Father like that!

[@rupertosantos6964]

Kababayan, I'm sa amazed that you are so fluent speaking in English language. My question is how do you become so fluent in speaking in English?

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you po Kabayan! ❤️🙌🏻 mostly through television shows growing up and also from school po

[@friendsaroundtheworld7184]

I know what you feel. I have a half Japanese hal😅f Filipino son too. For me, being half has alot of advantage. Just look the positive side of it.

[@VanandJoe]

Oh wow! Is he growing up in Japan? 🙌🏻 there’s definitely a lot of advantages to being half!❤️

[@eleazarrelevo5096]

A beautiful story of life! It’s true, life is not perfect! You have some advantages and disadvantages, just like a pure native guys! But to me, you are almost perfect! I’ve seen your blog with your father and I enjoyed it! Thanks!

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you so much for the kind and inspiring words 🥰❤️🙌🏻 We are so glad to know that you enjoy watching our content 🤗

[@nelitatrahan7001]

Other folks that have never been out or never make it to Europe you did the BEST AND VERY FORTUNATE OR SO LUCKY ❤❤😊😊!!!

[@VanandJoe]

I appreciate your kind words 🥰❤️🙌🏻 I would honestly consider myself truly lucky to be living this life.

[@saranghamnida8170]

I love listening your story....great job!

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you sou much 🙌🏻❤️

[@filipinabisdaknurseswissvlog39]

You are a very gwapo Misteso. Mixed blood French and pinoy

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you so much! 🥰❤️🙌🏻

[@abepagtama3803]

Your doing good, watching from Beaumont CA USA

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you so much! ❤️🙌🏻 Take care!

[@marilousumo226]

New subscriber here and I love your stories specially about your Dad’s story .. that’s the first blog I watched

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you for subscribing! 🙌🏻❤️ I’m glad you enjoyed our videos. I will make a part 2 with my father soon.

[@Wandering_Coconut]

Hi Joe and Vanessa! Greetings from California! I recently came across your videos, and have been watching them ever since. It’s great getting to know a bit about you two. I’ll be visiting the Philippines in December. I’ll be the first in my family to return to the Philippines in well over 200 years. I’m super excited to visit where my ancestors came from! As a Filipino-American, it sometimes feels like I’m not American enough or Filipino enough, so being able to step foot on Philippine soil for the first time is extremely rewarding. Hopefully I’ll be embraced! All the best.

[@VanandJoe]

Hello! ❤️🙌🏻 Thank you so much! Van and I are so happy to hear that you enjoy watching our videos. Wow! Such an exciting event for you! Will you be visiting your family roots as well? Imagine reuniting with your distant relatives 😍🙌🏻 We are genuinely so excited for you! As long as you show love, you will be welcomed with open arms! We hope you’ll have a grand time here in The Philippines and try to explore as much Islands as you can! Each one is a unique experience ❤️🇵🇭 Take care in California and we wish you all the best! 🙌🏻

[@petsnplaces5578]

When u come here.pls don't tell strangers that it's ur first time..they might take advantage of u..be with good, honest ppl so they can guide or give u good directions

[@angelineladdaran4176]

I like your sincerity in telling your stories. I would love to see some more of your videos of your trips in France as well as in Philippines with your Filipino mom and other family members. Don’t be afraid to show them in videos, they must be amazing people too.

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you so much for watching and for the suggestions! I’ll be making more soon! 🙌🏻 My mom is camera shy but i’ll try to convince her 😅 I do have a video of my father just recently.

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Salut. Joe, thank u for this wonderful video n for sharing your unique background. Merci.

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Do u have any other sibling who is half French, half Filipino. U have d character to become a model in magazine or tv ads. Have u tried pursuing modelling?

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Air Asia is a very good budget airline. It has won many awards for best international airline budget category. R u still working in Cebu Pacific.

[@Yasin_Affandi]

I'm sharing my life lessons with u that caused 2 depressions. I left KLCC in 1999 when I was questioning my self motivation. I visited Andalusia Spain in 1996 n I felt in love with Europe, so much love that I wanted an opportunity to work n live in Europe. Leaving KLCC in 1999 has hit me with my first depression. After 4 years without steady income, in 2002, I found my new employer, MIDA, which has overseas centres all around d world n I was aiming for Europe. When my posting came in 2008, I got an offer to Mumbai, n I was threatened by HR, take it or leave it. It was a new center n I thought that d experience will be beneficial for my 2nd posting. D work climate in my new office was very challenging n I made it happen, successfully set up d new office, but my body couldn't sustain all d city pollutions. When I came back to KL in late 2011, I faced another disappointment, d posting for my position was frozen, I felt cheated, waiting so long, n I didn't get anything, n that caused my 2nd depression in 2012, got sick for almost d whole year, n I had to leave my job in early 2013, had to sell my apt in KL. I consider lucky as my late grandma had a house in Kuantan, built my late mom n dad. I was already in my own lockdown since 2012. Sorry for rambling my personal story that has no value to u. C'est la vie. Life has to go on. There were openings in New York, London, Paris, Milan during 2008-2009, but d MIDA management didn't entertain my humble request, n my dream is still a dream.

[@VanandJoe]

Salut Yasin! I appreciate you watching my video! 🙌🏻❤️

[@VanandJoe]

I am the only child. Thank you for that! I never found the opportunity. I guess my mistake is that I am waiting for people to reach out instead of me looking for opportunities 😅

[@minihahapunsalan1557]

Were you not recalled by Cebu Paciffic? They are back in business isn't it? Good luck on your plans. God bless.

[@VanandJoe]

Yes I was. However at that time, I was already doing online and have moved one from my Flight Attendant life. It has been almost 3 years and I felt comfortable here living a new life with my partner. Plus, we adopted 2 dogs during the pandemic and we just love them so much. It would be hard to go back. Thank you and God bless you too! ❤️🙌🏻

[@Ramfadora]

Hi Joe . Watchung from Thailand

[@VanandJoe]

Hello! ❤️🙌🏻 thank you so much! We love Thailand! Amazing food and people!

[@pebec9168]

Thanks for your nice life-story. 😊

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you for watching! ❤️🙌🏻

[@gemmc372]

C’est par hasard que je trouve ton vidéo joe. C’est formidable.👍

[@VanandJoe]

je suis heureux que vous ayez trouvé ma vidéo. merci beaucoup d'avoir regardé Gem 🥰❤️🙌🏻

[@Sunshine-j2b]

Awesome, I was born in Siquijor

[@VanandJoe]

Wow! That’s amazing Sunshine! Asa inyoha sa Siquijor? 😁🙌🏻🥰

[@brownjoy8423]

Just upload videos sure will watch your vlogg and pilipinos will support you

[@VanandJoe]

Maraming salamat po! ❤️❤️❤️

[@nelitatrahan7001]

You are very lucky to have been in Europe..such as France ❤❤❤😊

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you so much! I do consider myself very lucky 🥰❤️🙌🏻

[@ephan6364]

Just discovered your vlog. Just want to let you know that all the airlines are hiring in the US as well as in Europe. Perhaps you should expand your horizon further than PI to explore other opportunities.

[@VanandJoe]

Thanks for the recommendation E Phan! ❤️🙌🏻🥰 However, we are now working online which also gives us more time to make vlogs. we are both happy with life at the moment ❤️

[@karloalmonidovar9497]

If i may suggest, maybe you can all a nice music apt for story telling to spice up your story

[@VanandJoe]

That’s a great suggestion. The only thing I was avoiding is copyright. I tried that on a few of my videos and got really bad copyright strikes even on musics that said “ no copyright”. I’ll work on that Karlo! Thanks for the suggestion 🥰🙌🏻

[@udirtypuppy5174]

your viewers also appreciate your honesty about self doubt and flaws. there is a skeleton in your closet and i am curious what that may be. travel vlogs are a breath of fresh air but your daily life and inner thoughts intrigue us all.

[@VanandJoe]

Will definitely make more contents like this soon! ❤️🙌🏻 thank you for liking all of my contents

[@terryashley4674]

Looks like I'm the first person to watch. 😀

[@VanandJoe]

Thanks Terry! Hope you can share this 🙌🏻 I appreciate you commenting ❤️

[@nelitatrahan7001]

Post some photos from visiting France 😊😊😊

[@VanandJoe]

Sure! Thank you for your suggestion! 🥰🙌🏻 I will post a sneak peak on my channel 🤗 but we will also make a full video soon of our Euro trip which will have more photos.

[@Landmantx]

It is kind of funny that they named you Joe. Fitting. Filipinos call me Joe all the time 😂. My daughter is taking her flight lessons now to be a pilot and I am hoping someday to get free flights all over the place.

[@VanandJoe]

Right? haha such a stereotypical foreigner nickname. " Hey Joe! " 😂😅 Woooow! That's incredible! Much respect to your daughter and yes, one day you'll be flying first class for free around the world! 🙌😃

[@Positivevibes6238]

Hello,new subs here.Keep safe ,God bless🙏🏻

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you for subscribing! Take care and God bless you too! 🙌

[@nelitatrahan7001]

You have to do what makes you happy ❤❤😊😊😊

[@VanandJoe]

Yes! Life is short! Do what makes you happy 🥰❤️

[@poultryboy1984]

This was a great vlog. I enjoyed hearing your experiences growing up there. If you don't mind me asking, how did your foreign dad earn a living in the Philippines?

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you! 🙌🏻 My dad is living off pension. He retired after 20 years in the Army which was right around the same time he flew to the Philippines and met my mom back in ‘93. So he literally enjoyed his late 30’s without having to work a single day ever again.

[@friendsaroundtheworld7184]

I have subscribed already.

[@VanandJoe]

Wow! Thank you so much! ❤️🙌🏻

[@rosey2349]

I brought up a niece who is now married to a frenchman..with 2 young adult -kids..a boy and a girl.. my niece is french speaking..coz she took up EuropeN languages in UP Diliman..her children..my grandchildren are both good looking..graduated in King's College of UK..

[@VanandJoe]

That's absolutely incredible Rosey! did you grandchildren get the chance to visit the Philippines?

[@cebuanomindchannel7592]

It's more fun in the Philippines lods. Proud bisdak here. Proud Cebuano! Palaban ang mga Cebuanos lods.

[@VanandJoe]

Tinuod kaayo! Salamat sa pag comment lods! 🙌🏻 proud bisdak ta ❤️

[@cebuanomindchannel7592]

@@VanandJoe we can never go wrong in doing right lods so let's do right at all times as possible. Thanks for noticing my comment

[@VanandJoe]

That’s a great advice! Daghang salamat! 🙌🏻🤗

[@cebuanomindchannel7592]

@@VanandJoe way sapayan lods basta bisdak ok keyu

[@ugtiphpger1702]

Watching from Germany

[@VanandJoe]

I appreciate you watching my video, Ugti! Stay safe!

[@joeysmith4189]

Don't worry you will get used to it you are on the right direction just vlog vlog and vlog you are an independent fellow

[@VanandJoe]

I will keep putting out content and I know that one of these days, I will harvest the fruits of my labor 💪🏼 thank you for the support! 🙌🏻

[@michaelfrokjaer9607]

Whether you were American or not, the term was always Amerikano or Kano for short and I am confident you still hear that even today. I know I do hahaha.

[@VanandJoe]

Absolutely 😂 kinda surprised they don’t call foreigners “ Español “ knowing the Spaniards colonized the Philippines for more than 300 years. But just like you, I still get called “ Kano “ at times but not as often as before.

[@bornonjuly7052]

Your foods probably is mostly Fries or French Fries hahaha just kidding!

[@VanandJoe]

@@bornonjuly7052 yes! How did you know? 😱 French Fries and Wine everyday! And don’t forget the french bread on the side 😂 Thanks for this comment! Had a good laugh! 🙌🏻

[@rod_triplxvi739]

what is french kiss???@@VanandJoe

[@User5260jo]

Half half is great! My husband is 1/4 Danish, my son and my daughter are 1/8, but when we visit the Philippines (from the US), people keep staring and asking if their Dad is an American. 😊😊😊 Enjoy life in the islands, stay healthy...happiness and contentment are basic elements. Halong gyud kanunay.

[@VanandJoe]

Wow! That’s incredible! 🙌🏻 Scandanavian blood is very strong! Thank you so much! I wish you and your beautiful family all the best in life! 🙌🏻❤️ stay safe!

[@florantevillaruz287]

Filippinos are the happiest people on earth

[@VanandJoe]

I agree! We always look on the brighter side of things even in hard times ❤️🙌🏻

[@matildelerum7814]

Yes you look Mestizo,the way Filipino say,.Your height is a height of a foreigner and your body is of different shapes and size. I mean your anatomy is of a foreigner origin. You got the genes of your father and of course your Mom,a Filipina.Good luck to you and save money for your future endeavors.

[@VanandJoe]

Thank you Matilde 🥰🙌🏻 hope i can interview my mom soon so you guys will get to know her as well. I appreciate the advice ❤️ take care!