He Left Texas For The Philippines Where He Started a New Life. Every Man Has a Story

[@hdrider201100]

Mark, you sold me on retiring and moving to the Philippines 2 years ago with your advice to us to "stop paying with your lives" working the last few years to maximize your SSA benefits and pull the trigger on retirement in the Philippines. I've been here for nearly a year and I'm enjoying it. One thing I didn't consider was not being able to understand conversation among a group of Filipinos. True, English is well enough understood to conduct business, one on one. My experience living in a smaller town is that men my age, my peer group, don't have a very strong grasp of conversational English. I feel like I'm missing out on a world of knowledge by not being able to communicate with them. Obviously the solution would be for me to learn better Bisayan. I don't regret my decision and largely credit your comments for helping me move forward.

[@randyrandy3472]

Salamat. That's all I have so far. And a few Spanish words.... Things are starting to settle down. I'm going to start trying to learn.

[@hdrider201100]

@randyrandy3472 you will be learning cebuano. The dialect where I live is Bisayan. In Tacloban, 85k east of here it's waray waray. Don't let that overwhelm you though. While there are some appreciable differences they all manage to communicate. Some words are hybrids from the 300 year Spanish occupation. Kumusta sounds a lot like como esta and it means the same thing. Kumusta ka means how are you. In Bisayan anyway. Good luck. Thanks.

[@t-rexs232]

Learn tagalog its better because you can use it anywhere in the Philippines because its are national language.

[@Enjoy51690]

Hello sir im catching F.I.R.E and retiring in 3 years and you can look to invest in a WT2 translator to communicate

[@dannynicart2389]

When I met my Filipina wife during our graduate studies in college and eventually fell in love with her, the first thing that I did was study Tagalog so I would understand what she was saying behind my back😂. Now I'm fluent in both speaking and writing. Good luck!

[@loq02_orig]

I'm a filipino and I'm a fan of mark, and to all the retirees out there, you will thank him later ,that's a guarantee.

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you 😊

[@ggav2356]

Thanks for appreciating Philippines. We love having expats like you. 🌺🙏🙏

[@isreeramotar3868]

We have about 230,000 Americans 🇺🇸living in the Philippines 🇵🇭 now. Great interview ❤

[@thnaykhwam6554]

Wow

[@johnboy6594]

200,000 of them are men in their 50s 60s and 70s and given up on the American dream. I’ll tell you right now if I wasn’t happily married and I was disgusted with system might be with them myself

[@kinhason46]

@@johnboy6594 probably you are underestimating the number perhaps closer to 225K, ha ha!

[@randyrandy3472]

Thanks!

[@alvinsilagan5664]

w/ this positive attitude this person will live more happy longer here than in u.s.

[@randyrandy3472]

Thank you!

[@virgiliapamutongan1453]

Thanking every foreigners to come and visit Phils. and settles their new lives here. It's our great pleasure to welcome you. Have a nice stay and have fun. Tnx.

[@elizabethcoyoy7576]

God bless you guys retiring there in the Philippines . We’re proud as a Filipino here in Hawaii hearing your testimonies about the Filipino people . Take care praying you all 🙏

[@ronmccumber5218]

The best thing that ever happened to me in my life was meeting Ne on Messenger. I wasn't looking for a GF & I never met a Filipina before. In fact, I did know she was one. I was working for FB security on loan from Microsoft. 8 mos. Later she picked me up @ the A/P. I get the never do that a lot. Well, that was 4 yrs. ago & we have never been separated overnight. I was married for 40 yrs. which takes some doing also.

[@ronjones8981]

This gentleman deserves much admiration for all that he has overcome. Many blessings to him.

[@randyrandy3472]

Thank you!

[@anythinggoose8336]

eat healthy, sleep well, exercise regularly, laugh often, less your worries if you don't want your medicine to be your daily meal. Welcome to the Philippines. Stay safe. Be friendly with locals because they will help you.

[@randyrandy3472]

Thank you!

[@JRINASIA]

Mark, I left Texas for the Marines 48 years ago. I never look back. Now living great near Tokyo. Great interview. Keep up the great work.

[@randyrandy3472]

Thank you.

[@nickframe11]

That's my uncle! Great job Rand!

[@randyrandy3472]

Y'all need to come visit!

[@bigjohnson7415]

My property tax in Texas is $400 a month and house insurance is $200+ a month. $600 a month living in a "Paid for" house. And it never goes down. Electric is high, not Philippines high, but high. Car insurance is high. I basically have a $1000 a month fixed costs before anything. That would be a pretty good base for cost of living in the Phils.

[@everymanhasastory]

It sure would. A $1000 goes a long way in the Philippines

[@bigjohnson7415]

@@blindSilver3090 Not really an option in the US. Not having house insurance on your biggest investment, probably not a good idea. Car insurance is required by law, not that everyone follows the law, but I do.

[@usersubscriberSC]

For dengue, keep plants like neem tree, eucalyptus and citronella. There are plant-based insect repellants too at Echo Store.

[@philipcooper3330]

I really enjoyed your interview here today Mark. Another solid one. Very interesting gentleman! Thanks and keep up the solid work!

[@randyrandy3472]

Thank you!

[@totoybancaso2599]

Welcome to the Philippines. Hope you'll enjoy it there. ❤️ from a Filipino American in Texas USA 🇺🇸

[@midlifewanderings]

Welcome to the Philippines, Randy. Stay healthy and safe, there's always different ways to go places there not just motorbike. Glad you decided to retire there and maybe you can invite your brothers to visit and experience the Philippines as well.

[@douglasharre7156]

I liked the eloquent way he described how he wished he was more eloquent..:-)

[@randyrandy3472]

Thank you!

[@Cons2911]

Ok, first few seconds, I thought ok he’s serious.. then a smile.. keep smiling sir

[@garymoody1448]

Very good interview., informative and honest.

[@jasonblanch8769]

Great to see you’ve settled in Randy! I met Randy in Manila and can confirm he’s a “top bloke” as us aussies say.

[@leroyybrown]

Apparently Texans and Aussies get along

[@colbey007]

Hello from Fort Worth TX. Nice inspirational story...and so true. Thanks for sharing.

[@4040smokey]

Excellent interview. I admire his courage. Very inspiring.

[@randyrandy3472]

Thank you very much.

[@redvigil4463]

Im here in cebu for 25 years,,,had my drivers licence ,renew online ,in USA,,,Also i think pinoy licence on line ,,,,Cho Wa hospital very good ,,,In Mandabe new hospitals

[@lelandmyers8624]

Hi Mark, great meeting you today! We will get that interview done as soon as I get a hotel or able to rent something more permanent

[@dulseporree8280]

Welcome in Philippines guys, take care themself. Before settle down ,you must know about Philippines.

[@garyt7232]

Good luck to Randy. Another entertaining interview. Best wishes to you and Jen.

[@randyrandy3472]

Thank you!

[@PaulSchmalz]

I spent $800.00 on two shots for Japanese shot also. The only bites i got were in the mountains. nobody got mosquitos bits like I did but I slept outside because the house was full before our family reunion. I always said they love Americano blood!

[@daviddarden1915]

This was a great and very interesting conversation. Great information on the Philippines 🇵🇭. Thank you.

[@samohtsolacad229]

Although many can speak (understandable enough) English, still many hesitate to speak for the fear of getting rediculed by fellow Filipinos and that's truth. On our end, it's so much easier to understand English written on paper rather than verbal because hearing an English accent can sometimes be an issue to some which can sometimes lead to misunderstanding. Always speak slowly and confirm to the person if you were understood.

[@everymanhasastory]

Good advice. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment 😀

[@rosarioaleguin9201]

Mostly filipino are really warm hearted.. You must to embrace your neighbors (filipino) and learn how to mingle with them often. And surely they will love you dearly mark like a family...

[@rosarioaleguin9201]

Good luck Mark,and happy to hear that you love our people and country. You make us smile filipino.Welcome to our Country Mark.

[@kevinwalter9086]

Fuck is life meant to be this complicated. Fuck! am l missing something.Ex Navy.lovw u all good luck.

[@PInk77W1]

Life is messy. Life is crazy.

[@gregdixon5848]

Cool guy. Good luck to him.

[@randyrandy3472]

Thank you!

[@bw2442]

Hello from a fellow Texan from near garner state park area. Very inspiring video, especially the parts about how your challenges in life gave you a bulldog tenacity which is something needed in Philippines for sure.

[@VictorLopez-nn8nx]

Thanks for the good story, keep them coming.

[@randyrandy3472]

Thank you.

[@mariamagdalenaestuya8924]

My cousins immigrated to Canada and there married Canadian citizens who are infinitely older than them . Life's been great for all of them, finding each other,raising their kids together!

[@leroyybrown]

Great interview with a great guy.

[@dexterwho]

Randy great to see you again. I'm coming back soon and look forward to hanging out with you at GZ

[@randyrandy3472]

Hey Dex! Be glad to see you again! Hope everything is well.

[@befabulux101]

From Dumaguete City here, now in U.S. unfortunately 😂..but kudos to you Mark for moving there! “The City of gentle people” I miss my Country ❤ Thanks for making this vids.

[@CookwithDionela]

Thank you for choosing Philippines guys so proud you both stay safe and healthy and enjoy life in Philippines 🇵🇭 God bless you both. Thank you again for making this kind of vlog 💕

[@marissaaldea1815]

americans are welcome here we have ties in your country take care sir and enjoy you can do bussiness here for your own good we are lovely people and kind hearted GODBLESS ❤️❤️❤️

[@jpsmusicandmore5457]

Really good video and interview

[@ChuckFasst]

Wow. I wondered if I would ever come across another human being? And there is Randy who is severely damaged by the forceps to the head. I was born in the hills of West Virginia in the 50s. I was killed at birth by my doctor and his forceps. I don't know when or how I came back alive. But I was supposed to be brain-damaged. I can say that I have had terrible bad luck in my life. I am truly cursed. I often wonder about my death. And what may have transpired then?

[@sp1914]

God has a plan for your life, and that's why you're still alive. Start seeking Christ because He's the answer to your greatest questions in life. He promises that those who seek Him wholeheartedly will find Him (Jeremiah 29:11-14).

[@ronjones8981]

You are deserving of admiration and respect for overcoming so much in your life. You are an inspiration to others who are suffering to not give up. May God bless you and bring you good health and happiness.

[@randyrandy3472]

We all have a purpose. Maybe part of mine was to give you hope. Praying for God to bless you.

[@gobfranklin6759]

Always appreciate the format and the guests. Great interview. Will look for you when I'm there soon. :)

[@francisclemente3855]

Very inspiring story. All Filipinos should hear this.

[@tinytim7550]

Come up to pampanga and meet the worse half or don't. But Philippines in negro's provinces and Visayas very safe now. Good for retired men

[@curtisgregory517]

Wow! impressive guest,,,, love his determination.

[@randyrandy3472]

Thank you!

[@lavmatthew7283]

Good luck.. may you find happiness that you deserve in the Philippines and good love someday. God bless you.

[@fredvanarnam6080]

WOW, another great interview Mark. This man is an overcomer, great attitude, great personality. Still trying to get my wife out of USA and back to Philippines. Our house in Trace Martinez is completed and rented. I am ready to go home anytime. Look forward to meeting you and Paul and Steve and all the others. Please no interview and I don't do blogs on the internet. Stay safe. Fred

[@alexespanto5270]

do you know that American vlogger from Trece Marteres ? BTW, the name of the town means "Thirteen Martyrs" in English .You need to fly to Dumaguete to meet them ,as TM is located in Luzon ,near Sangley Point ,former American Air Base ,which may reoperate anew!

[@iang3728]

Safety travel index for PH is 46 and USA is 68. Lower is safer. Many travel warnings wouldn't give you that feeling.

[@dwaynekeith156]

Good for you Randy 👍🏾

[@randyrandy3472]

Thank you!

[@oKayLaaFTW]

I’m from Fort Worth Texas and I have cerebral palsy as well the drs told my mom the same thing I wouldn’t make it through the night

[@iglehart14]

Randy I don’t feel safe over there Fair Park neither . It getting more expensive to live in Dallas now😢 good video

[@bigjohnson7415]

I've lived in DFW for 30+ years, never been to Fair Park. There's bad area's everywhere, even in small towns.

[@randyrandy3472]

The fair was always a blast. But the politics of the Fair Park area and the crime around it are ashamed. Greedy developers want to destroy Fair Park, and the neighborhoods surrounding it. I love Fair Park. Hope it's left alone, but the area can be improved.

[@theresasasiful]

I wish ya'll best of luck and hope you will enjoy your journey in the Philippines..

[@PInk77W1]

I left CA for TX. Bought a home cash for $23k. Life is good. I’m 61 with a pension

[@randyrandy3472]

Good for you. West Texas? Has to be a remote area. MAYBE a foreclosure, but not in a major city.

[@Gen2franciscovlog]

Ohhh come here in my place in Hinunangan southern Leyte...so peaceful... Good people here friendly....try to visit here...nice place here'... God Bless you always

[@dwaynekeith156]

Hey fellow Texan, I pay 2400 a month for a small apartment Plano area ( Dallas suburb ). Influx of Californian moving here.

[@bigjohnson7415]

From everywhere, not just California. Saw an article today and California wasn't even in the top 5 states people are leaving. New Jersey was 1st, New York, Illinois, Michigan, and..... Wyoming! Who'd have thunk it?🤣

[@randyrandy3472]

A sorry state of affairs.

[@bigjohnson7415]

@@randyrandy3472 Indeed.

[@bw2442]

Texas is like California in that, there are tons of conservatives all in rural areas but the big cities and capitols are full of liberals and it wouldn’t take much to turn it blue.

[@bigjohnson7415]

@@bw2442 If the "Liberals" would just come out and VOTE! Only about 50 percent of the eligible population actually vote in Texas. I'd say Conservatives turn out a larger percentage due to the fact that voting in the small towns is far easier without ever having to wait in line. My oldest sister lives in a town of 20k people. She's never had to wait in line, and always goes on Election day. I vote early and usually have an hour wait in average.

[@rosechugsayan1235]

Most importantly taking care of yourself Eat healthy 😋 Still be ware of your environment Everywhere there are bad elements Always be safe and enjoy your retirement 👍 Watching from Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦 ♥️

[@mccoy2082]

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[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you for subscribing!

[@loretaalas4827]

I appreciate your Channel Mark. You're making those expats and those other foreigners who are planning to come over here in my country feel safe . They will also have the opportunity to meet real nice Filipino women whom they are looking for as wife maybe. Congratulations ! for having a purposeful channel. It's all worth it.

[@vareseources]

Some of issues in the US that will never happen and/or extremely rare in the Philippines - Wrongful arrest or mistaken identity (police here are accompanied by Brgy officials during the arrest so this is not happening) - Carjacking while the owner is present (extremely rare) - Daylight burglary while the owner is inside the house (extremely rare) - HOA foreclosing a house (never happening) - Neighbors in hell (it's normal for neighbors to argue but what's happening in the US is extreme) - non-paying tenants not leaving the house (homeowners will drag you out of the house here, no need for police)

[@davidkern8954]

We all love one another no matter what country we are visiting…

[@quackersna]

I'd say my most dangerous encounter in the Philippines was with a spider the size of my hand 😂

[@bernadetteoneill7014]

Good interview. Good luck & God bless to all foreigners living in the Phils. Dumaguete seems to be a fave. I lived in the last town south of Negros Occ. few hours from Dumaguete. Stay safe, & good luck, sir. 👍🙏

[@paolo5008]

Hi Mark I really enjoy your interviews but like a lot of other vloggers they are all with men. Just wondering is there any females that move to the Philippines that you could interview?, it would be very interesting to hear thier story. Keep up the good work, Gday from Australia😊

[@mikem3789]

I wish you all the best Randy! 🙏

[@randyrandy3472]

Thank you!

[@bernadettebunton5567]

I am a fil-am and it is the same in Charleston South Carolina they charge $2.000 a Month for a one-bedroom apartment Thank goodness we own our house free and clear, but you are right everything in the states is very expensive, especially groceries but the Philippines is very expensive Electricity I really miss the servant in the Philippines but my husband only wants to go there for a vacation but maybe one day when we get older I might be able to persuade him to move to the Philippines we already have a house there and my brother own a vehicle

[@robertmeade1892]

Mark, I have been in Bali for two years(be here until end of March and am now considering Philippines. Thought his comments about the motor cycle were funny as I also ride a scotter too after 45 years of not. Traffics nuts here but I love it. May meet you some day. Likely be there in July 2023

[@Travelingwithsonny]

Love watching these videos 🙌🏼

[@everymanhasastory]

Thank you for watching ☺️

[@ronfrederico7251]

I agree the only thing you can count on …….

[@YAMMYDelima]

Welcome here in the Philippines sir. , ..plz take care, and be calm, ..hope you enjoyed here in the Philippines

[@JeffMathias]

Pain meds are hard to get it the states too.

[@Davirdcarrol]

Great interview and he has a flipino girl friend that's works good for him

[@randyrandy3472]

I have been very lucky so far.

[@santri5762]

ty Randy n Mark for all the gd words about Phils I love waterfalls river n just explore at your choice out of Mla could find reasonable prices u r doing it right same I do I take my passport anywhere I go my advise don't trust easy to stranger though I know most pp are nice NW USA

[@jameswatters9592]

Really good interview Randy was pleasant to listen to, you both mentioned vaccinations so I was wondering if you know what are really recommended for the Philippines

[@randyrandy3472]

The CDC's list is decent. Catching any disease here may happen, but the Japanese Encephalitis recommendation seemed overkill.

[@juvyfagan6374]

Dengue shot for sure and shot for typhoid for kids.

[@davidkern8954]

Hang on… let me check my watch! Yup … time for you guys to come back down to earth..,😅

[@masmalupit2040]

Wow nice video yould make host

[@rolandotorres1894]

Fascinating stories, ihope the u.s.can have v.a.(veterans hospital)in philippines one day...

[@purposeful49418]

C'Mon Man! Everything's fine with the American economy! Here's the deal, Jack, everything's good! No problem here.

[@randyrandy3472]

Look! It's such a pretty balloon! Let's let it fly all across the US.... Pathetic.

[@amgmedia808]

There is a lot of shooting in the US..we only shoot smile in the Philippines.

[@mkmobilegaminginthephilippines]

this guy sounds smart. seems like he had a lot more to say but he was censoring himself.

[@randyrandy3472]

Thank you! There is more to say. But the interview was limited, so I tried to stay on topic.

[@beverly80]

I live in Central Texas and there’s so many shootings and prices of everything sky rocketed

[@joeGuizan]

Interviews in your channel is bringing good perspective and influencing many to make moves.👍👍👍. Also boosting the area economy.👍👍👍 Dengue --- drink raw papaya leaf juice: restores platelets and cleanses liver. Bitter so add honey. Effective. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ferarinantinero9099]

Good blessed

[@GSXSF-250]

Good decision! Enjoy your retirement in the Philippines.

[@gotaplay]

Yes there are a few areas in the Philippines that can be dangerous, but so far I have never heard of a mass shooting at a school there, life in the Philippines is what you make it, keep your nose out of politics and you can live happily ever after

[@Myforeignexperience]

I brought so much mosquito repellent with me there I never used it lol I was so surprised

[@calipcasi567]

Here in Philippines if you're spend 400$ on your house including food in one month, in US 3.000$ it really big different Philippines free country Ang Christianity people here is friendly

[@juvyfagan6374]

Now a days, $400 in Ph for a month is unrealistic for foreigner. But for pilipino, yes.

[@calipcasi567]

@@juvyfagan6374 the 400$ is spending on the meddle class!! In lower class spending 200$!! In higher class you must spending 1000 to 1200$ not really rich

[@liliandygicotooley4115]

I am a filipina married to my american husband for 35 years and living here in the US, last year my husband has retired I will be retiring in 2 years and thinking of retiring there in the Philippines. I want to know which part of the Philippines you and your wife live? Thanks for this video.

[@randyrandy3472]

I'm in Dumaguete. Mark is in this area as well.

[@marjunmarcelocristobal2678]

Just WOOOW!!

[@amgmedia808]

His Funny! Dont come here.lol i love him already.

[@davidkern8954]

I’m from Dallas as well….

[@davidkern8954]

I’m already here 8 years now. Haven’t had any crime experience other than petty theft.

[@richardc488]

You get a piney also pretty cheap

[@arexpee4442]

0:55 I would like to go back and retire full time in the Philippines, but I am worried about my medical coverage. I'm sure, I won't be covered there. Can anyone advise me on this issue since I am planning to retire in two years?

[@yvonnieseguis9703]

Texas the first name of this state is the new Manila before changed to Texas state

[@henrymcmiller2527]

Safety is very important to me. How about medical care. Thanks

[@phil-be-health]

It's not good here.

[@eduardorabago5866]

👍👍👍 👏👏👏 🙏🙏🙏

[@randyrandy3472]

Thank you!

[@tonylarkin6559]

I live across the bay from Manila in Cavite. According to the top Police here in the Philippines and the US Embassy, the crime is moderately high. The statistics are based on numbers. I don't see it. But I ain't looking for it either.The Philippines has a moderately high rate of crime, violence, and terrorism. In 2021, the country was on the bottom five of the order and security index ranking across the region. Equally, the Philippines was among those with the highest incarceration rate in every hundred thousand inhabitants.Nov 23, 2022. I'm from Jacksonville, FL we have crime and you can see it. Don't become complacent. Ingat.

[@MrGrand2000]

Any country that lacks a certain demographic is usually fairly safe..