LAWS IN THE PHILIPPINES YOU NEED TO KNOW / How To Avoid Trouble In The Philippines

#AskYourLAWYERHowToProtectYourAssets ‪@TheFilipinaPea‬
Laws in the Philippines you need to know - how to avoid trouble in the Philippines - can help you protect your assets and even teach you how to avoid jail time (don't go to jail in the Philippines)! Buying property in the Philippines for foreigners can also be a tricky prospect, so join us today as we discuss all these things and more, including the age of consent, wills, leases, and a clarification of the cohabitation rules. Know these laws in the Philippines!
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[@TheFilipinaPea]

👉My videos and the effort I put into them are 100% free for everyone to enjoy, and all I ask is that you leave a thumbs-up on any videos that you like and subscribe to my channel - I have never, and will never, ask you for anything else. For those of you that still wish to support my channel further, however, I’ve posted my links below. Thanks! 👉 Support through PayPal: www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GC9T7PMLZ3BDW&source=url 👉 Patreon: www.patreon.com/thefilipinapea

[@royjones8012]

Too late you scared me with your beauty!😍😘

[@dannywillis6672]

Qq addressee ax

[@javieritomac]

It would be cool for the 100k a KZbin live pea question section.

[@timkahn2813]

comments are being blocked . whats the deal. ?

[@seren12002]

Hi Pea great videos but next time Gracie is on could you ask her if the land ownership law will ever be repealed as it’s a bit of a pain thanks and keep the videos coming. John

[@theStacyJames]

This is high value content ❤ What I've learned. 1. Never ever ever invest in a house in land you will never own and can/will be snatched from you by a Woman scorned. There are three guarantees in life. A. Death B. Taxes C. Woman Scorned (or some other family member). Doesn't even have to be her though. 2. Don't ever date a girl less than 25 year's old or the family will use that to accuse you of rape and take whatever assets you have by firtue of the courts, who will always always always side with a Filipina plaintiff. 3. Never ever ever ever date a single Mother with children. You will end up in jail for babysitting if/when the Ex, or even a neighbor shows up to accuse you of being a pedophile. And that is obviously a method locals will use to shake you down for money. The Philippines does not have good laws.

[@robertprestwood3902]

No special treatment in jail - EXCEPT for politicians and rich, powerful Filipinos.

[@horacesubayar794]

Yea, just ask Marcos

[@philiprodgers670]

And the US politicians definitely get a pass on going to jail

[@subotaiKhan]

That's in the US also.

[@Cons00mer]

So, basically the way it is all around the world

[@havanascp9602]

Isn't like that in every country ?😁😁

[@blakeps192]

Out of all the bloggers from the Philippines you are the best for information that matters.

[@amarsh14]

I was visiting my brother in Angeles City (yeah I know) and I was staying at the Pacific Breeze (great, inexpensive, great staff and clean rooms). The staff at the doors were quite vigilant on keeping out minors. If a guy came back from a bar and the girl he was with didn’t pass muster, she was denied access. They also checked that you were ok when someone had visited you (even my other brother - we were there for my brother’s birthday. They also checked in on me when I got an in room massage). The take on this is that be careful when dealing with minors - a good rule to follow for all.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

👍👍👍

[@kyleblankiv7589]

I wish Washington DC and Hollywood had the same standards...

[@Mind-BlownMoments]

@@TheFilipinaPea HELLO

[@Duke00x]

They checked on you to make sure you were not robbed.

[@conq3097]

@@kyleblankiv7589 haha no kidding 😆

[@bensilverstern4156]

Please note that the law as eloquently interpreted by Gracey is one thing. It’s totally something else when faced with a shakedown by some cop who sees you as his mark.

[@gordonhoran4373]

Put her on retainer, but I bet she is the kind of lawyer who Keeps her phone close

[@smiley492]

If your in the PI and your with an underage girl idc if you become some law enforcement officers mark. Then there is also this part. I believe If you are a US citizen you are also held to US laws so you can be charged with your crimes accordingly here as well.

[@jameswelch1054]

I heard that you can bribe your way out of jail there for 5K, but not sure if that was just in the past?

[@s.v.gadder1443]

@@smiley492 that's not true, you can't be charged for something that was outside of the jurisdiction of a u.s. court. However there are some groups who work there who will put pressure on local authorities to arrest you ect...

[@Falconlibrary]

@@s.v.gadder1443 Julian Assange, an Australian citizen domiciled in the UK, would differ with you on this statement.

[@weshammermeister9044]

I really enjoy when you have Gracy on with you. Learning more every time

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Thanks Wes! And there are so many topics to cover 👍😊

[@britinoz4305]

Regarding being alone with a child. I was standing outside a wet market in Kidapawan City a few years ago with my girlfriends son, while she was inside. A short while after, I was surrounded by police with the senior officer quizzing me about the boy. I explained everything, and we chatted until my gf arrived. All ended well, and I complemented them for doing their job ... 😁

[@yazmeliayzol624]

Sounds like it's really no different than the west asides from the fact it's more obvious one isn't the father... I had a gf with kids here in the west and I got weird looks if I had to look after them alone... luckily her kids thought I was cool so if anyone ever asked them if they were OK they'd say yeah they were being looked after by their moms bf... had one crazy mother almost 'abduct' the 7 year old cuz she was convinced I had kidnapped them and taken them to the park... I had to demand she release the 7 year old who then ran over kinda crying and freaked out to me... and when the mother saw the kids reaction she started apologizing... I just asked her to leave us alone at that point as the kids were freaked out... I get it... I don't look like 'a dad' but yeah... idk if even in the west I'd want to take care of a gfs kids alone in public again... it'd be one thing just making sure they are fed watered and entertained at home but I suspect there is often family that helps in that sense... cousins, grandma, sisters, mom...

[@Four_Words_And_Much_More]

It has occurred to me that F. Pea is rather brilliant. Fact. I get it when a mind is exceptional. Her range of knowledge. Her depth and balancing of complex issues amazing to see. I am delighted to find her. I had no intention of going to the Philippines until I met her KZbin channel. It is clear that the woman in the Philippines have clear advantages and disadvantages. But F. Pea lays it all out in very easy to understand terms. Good job F. Pea.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Wow, thanks so much for that, Roger, and for your support as well! Yes, my job is to always tell it like it is in the Philippines so you can decide if you want to give us a shot 👍❤️

[@OneGrumpyBastard]

If you're shacking up with a Filipina, just consider anything you buy a contribution toward her future success.Great job Pea.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

That’s not a bad way to look at it 👍 So when is our move-in date, Richard? 😂

[@jimmyyounger618]

@@TheFilipinaPea Like so many Filipinas, Filipina Pea is SO SHY! 😉 😆

[@georgepppp533]

@@TheFilipinaPea i wish I had posted that. The friend I would like to call would be one of these two ladies.

[@stephenday3417]

@@TheFilipinaPea Absolutely agree with this outlook. If you are about the possessions, you probably should not date anyone, anywhere. Prenups on big things are one thing, but the big screen TV and the coffee maker...come on guys...leave her with something. ...and a few months rent wouldn't hurt either.

[@mattrickswayze2917]

I like it!

[@CAROLUSPRIMA]

I’m a lawyer in the US and have some knowledge of which I speak. The bar exam in the Philippines is one of the most difficult in the world. Unlike in the US it encompasses subjects such as mercantile and international law, it’s at least twice as long as the US exam, and is entirely essay. (So watch that handwriting.) So all I can say is waytago Filipina lawyer!

[@KennyG-qh8jc]

What an absurd statement. Judging by your use of English, I'm sure you have no clue about becoming a lawyer. If you did, you would know EU law is much more extensive than International and Mercantile law combined.

[@royharper2003]

@@KennyG-qh8jc he may very well be an attorney in the US. Many of them are idiots so the bar must not be very difficult.

[@downsouth5971]

@@KennyG-qh8jc The English is fine. It’s your reading that just doesn’t work.

[@paulsir7089]

Keep a temporary aggreement

[@paulsir7089]

In U.S. you have a cohabitation law

[@tomquinn607]

Excellent information! The laws regarding property ownership and Wills was especially interesting for me. Thank you Pea.

[@harveyh3696]

I watched this twice. Will watch again. Fantastic information

[@scottbishop2532]

Marriage is supposed to be a special, sacred thing where two people become one and share everything by creating a new family whether kids are involved or not. The Law is hijacking traditional marriage and making a fortune off it's demise, which is making people afraid to sign up for the state license to marry.

[@billyjack7728]

You need to get out more often. In phil it's used as a tool by Filipinas to enrich their family. And by the court system to enrich judges and attorney's if the couple should want an annulment.

[@robbiemc596]

this is the state of marriage today and people would be smart to refrain until pressure is levied to rebalance. crude but real

[@aicy5020]

what a beautiful story. a bit like a highway to heaven with Michael Landon or perhaps the waltons.

[@jtg1972]

What is your idea of traditional marriage, because marriage is different based on what point in human history you're referencing and the geographical location?

[@vikingrogaland2844]

You are totally right man! Who gave the Government the right to hold this imaginary power to sanction a couple who loves each other and wants to spend their life together as a married one? The Chatolic Church first hijacked marriage, and even made it a "Sacrament". People of faith especially want to do the correct and moral thing because they fear God. But the Vatican or the Federal government has no right or sanction from holy Scriptures to do so. I once met a Baptist pastor in Cebu, who had come from Manila to conduct a marriage cerenmony between an American man and a Cebuano lady. They wanted to have a real marriage, sanctioned by their families and God. No documents involved, at least not from the Government. This pastor said that when the Catholic religion came to these islands, they hijacked the traditional marriage. When the men of God back in the Old Testament married, they did not ask for a marriage licence from the king. Many of them even had several wifes and concubines. Yet the Bible claim that they were righteous and pious before God. And considering how many of those people in high offices are Freemasons, corrupted and straight forward evil by nature, how would their blessings be something pleasing to God? Me, for instance, followed the rules, but still I got dumped, and ended up as a fincancial slave and lost all contact with my 5 children there, until this day. This situation is the main cause of death by suicide in many countries. Fact is that if you are living as a husband and wife, it can be classified as a Common Law marriage, totally acceptable through history. And most countries in the West will accept you, even without a marriage document, if you can prove you lived together for at least a couple of years. If you have a child together, you basically have the same rights as a couple who got the correct papers - in Western countries. In the province way down South in Mindanao, where my wife comes from, almost nobody there are legally married. The Vatican has a very weak presence there, thankfully. But still everybody consider such a couple as a true family. If you would like to get "legally" married, I agree that you should wait until you have been together for a long time first. Especially in a country like the Philippiines. You could have a traditional wedding, though, ignoring the Political institutions.

[@billypattaya2850]

Rent rent rent . Maintain you’re leverage, and freedom. If that upsets you’re Filipina she is already thinking beyond you’re relationship. POF

[@katdaddy469]

I bought a big house with my girlfriend on 500sqm. It's got a beautiful unobstructed mountain view. And with the $4000 usd I paid I have no problem dedicating it to her and her family when I leave.

[@ThuyPham-lr5dc]

Billy is no fool, he’s been to school….Pattaya Boy

[@Duke00x]

Lease land for 99 years.

[@sausageface1646]

@@stormtrooper6381 Are you just getting smashed in Thailand instead 🤔🥳

[@geraldreyes1897]

My name is Gerry from Honolulu, Hawaii I recently viewed one of you discussions with an attorney from your country named, Gracie. I must say that I was really impressed with subject matter topic that you covered. Pea speaks really good English and knows what she's talking about regarding Philippine laws and regulations. Gracie, I'm really impressed with your professional feedback on your country's culture, rules, laws and regulations that you are governed by, kind or similar to our laws in Hawaii, as I am retired police officer with the city with over 35 years. Very interesting, I enjoyed it, keep up the good work and Aloha from Hawaii, Gerry

[@tonyryan43]

Just listening to Gracie, and in awe of her beauty, I am heading for Philippines. I have not met a woman of her calibre in decades.

[@ukadventures5660]

I met a Filipina in Taiwan who wanted me to buy her a house in the Philippines 😂 She already had a secret Taiwanese bf in the background who was in on it, both only after money. She was always coming out with sob stories claiming that she need money. I actually got my money back after making a short video about it and sharing it to her friends and work colleagues 👌

[@nemoexpress3426]

A fool and his money are soon parted. 😂😂😂

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

LINK!

[@davidaustin4587]

I posted a comment about the endemic corruption in the Philippines but I notice that the lovely Filipino Pea has deleted it! Getting near the bone was I? In the UK where I live "ANYONE" from anywhere in the world can buy a property and own the land as long as they have UK documentation! So there's a lot of double standards going on! I also pointed out the the illegal funds that the Marcos family stole 30 years ago ($10,000,000,000!) if you want to know! Has had a devastating effect on the Philippine economy! But, the ever so rotten, corrupt Imelda has been spending her ill gotten gains on greasing the palms of the current administration in an attempt to repair their damaged reputation AND it's working! Two of Imelda's offspring are rumored to be poised to make a play for the high office! What's more sickening is that the current President (Rodrigo Roa Duterte) is a supporter of the Marcos family!!! So, no the Philippines country is rotten to the core! This is why the infrastructure of the country is so poor at the moment! The funds to renovate it years ago were stolen, and it was covered up! By the greasy monkeys who had been bribed by the Marcos family! It is no wonder that the people have to adopt merciless tactics with foreigners to get money to live! Unless you can afford a crack team of security guys I'd give the Island a pass! Just saying......!

[@thnaykhwam2425]

Occasionally there is/are some wayward Filipina but not in general . She doesn't personified a true Filipina or a true countryside Filipina . M a also a foreigner an di don't encounter such kind who will squeeze u to kingdom come . Buying gifts , pampering her with good food , new clothings etc is part and parcel of relationship , at least to me . Western cultures or norms May differ but u have to give and take in relationship ..

[@lightningmcqueen104]

@@davidaustin4587 , Before you spread something big (fake)news about late Pres. Marcos do your diligent studies first.

[@Ed19601]

Remember one law: if you happen to have a fling with a married woman, her husband is legally allowed to shoot you if caught red handed. If you survive you still go to jail. Also: the child protection law gives you a good excuse not to babysit if you date a single mom

[@TheFilipinaPea]

That’s absolutely true, Ed 👍😊 (crime of passion laws)

[@Geoduck.]

This is in regards to Texas law.

[@sb6489]

If you get caught doing that, I am not sure it is your hand that would be red! :-)

[@flavioaugusto4751]

@@TheFilipinaPea As foreigners, do we have any rights? AM now afraid of going to your country, lol. I Will forget my filipina, lol.

[@alanjohnson2528]

@@flavioaugusto4751 basically no rights, you have the right to have your embassy notified before being thrown in jail (but embassy can not help) you also have the right your way out of any situation you might find yourself in...

[@richardmoreno5445]

I really appreciate that our favorite Pea brought on a knowledgeable lawyer from the Philippines. I really enjoyed this explanation. If I ever go there, I will feel better about knowing these things.

[@Jopacob]

Thank you, this was awesome and straightforward. I learned more in this 34 minutes than a years worth of decyphering.

[@MrSlm1982]

To me age of consent should be 18 across the board. Except in the case of my daughter, 45yr is the age of consent for her... Or after I die.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Hahahahaha Spoken like a true DAD …… (poor girl) 😂

[@allanlugo8095]

I'm glad I'm not the only dad that thinks that way. Lol

[@fleeble04]

MrSlm, I informed my own daughter at the age of 16 that she can't make me a grandpa before the age of 50, she had her first child 8 days after I turned 50 (she's always pushing the limits) and since I've informed my granddaughters (four of them) that they are not permitted to have relationships, children, or ask me to buy them a car before I'm at least 75, so far I've only got one great grandchild and only purchased two cars for them,,,,,,I really am a push over,,,,darn it.

[@Nyufly]

I agree with this.

[@zenithheam2545]

Why

[@kylesavage4525]

The misunderstandings some foreigners have for these laws are perfectly reasonable given their experience with the ridiculous laws that a lot of western countries have.

[@KennyG-qh8jc]

What?

[@Strutinan]

Ugggghhh, tell me about it! I got given a $500 littering ticket on a Commiefornia beach, just for leaving my beach towel unattended while I went for a swim! *THAT'S* why I want to spend a couple months in the Philippines, for a workout vacation full of chopping wood and swimming!

[@BeinIan]

There are some hilariously absurd old laws that are still technically in effect in the US. My favorite example is that it's illegal to carry ice cream in your back pocket in Kentucky.

[@davidw2739]

@@Strutinan "I got given a $500 littering ticket on a Commiefornia beach, just for leaving my beach towel unattended while I went for a swim" Bullsh*t.

[@DaTrillion]

@@BeinIan I doubt laws like that aren't even enforced, but I could be wrong.

[@David-rx5eo]

It was nice for me to learn a little more about Filipino laws. I am in the USA, and already married to a Filipina for almost 21 years now, so most of this I do not need to think about, except the part about who can own property.

[@CuriousConnoisseurs]

she is 33 today?

[@mcluv_in]

Thank you for the video! I’ve been to the Philippines twice in my life. 2 weeks when I was 10, and 2 months when I was 16! I love the Philippines and always get super excited before I go. I’m coming back to the Philippines on June 1 to stay for another 2 months in Southern Leyte with my family. Thank you for all the videos you make about the Philippines!

[@Amazin11000]

If I can't own the land I'm not investing anything no matter where it is located. Ownership is freedom and true wealth. Thanks for developing my land for me now kick rocks and leave too bad. Only a sucker would invest in a deal based only on the trust of other people.

[@tfhummer]

Where do you live where you are allowed to own land?

[@snidelywhiplash6889]

@@tfhummer lots of places, UK, USA, CANADA etc.......

[@wolfengod8277]

@@snidelywhiplash6889 If you are paying rate/council/property tax then you don’t really own it, the moment a person/entity/business can say you haven’t paid these fees that you can’t opt out off so your land/property is being confiscated is the moment you don’t really own that thing. Welcome to reality!

[@snidelywhiplash6889]

@@wolfengod8277 It's not at any given moment in the USA. There's a process to go through and with property taxes it's usually 5 years before government will take and auction off to get the back taxes. That is different than not ever having your name on land to lose but only "owning" the structure with someone completely different owning the land beneath. I agree that one never really truly "owns" anything as it's always subject to some law or otherwise. So i look at it is you really never "own" it way before it can be taken. If ur lucky you can sell it before someone takes it from you.

[@kyvenmarquis7258]

Just can't wait! No matter the laws!! I'll respect everything I've to be with her again and forever I hope!!!

[@roninmantis7584]

Thank you for putting on these videos. Misinformation abounds in most cultures, but it's always troubling when living overseas.

[@barbt.9211]

Pea, you are such a great lady, what you do for people is so enlightening. Thanks for your hard work to keep people informed.

[@edein607]

Good info! It's a good thing to have someone in the legal field to clarify things, it's easy to make a bad situation worse if you don't have a good understanding about local laws.

[@CptnSavage]

Thank you Gracie and Pea for addressing these topics. I've traveled around the world twice now when I was in the US Military and never thought about or worried about these kinds of issues. Now that I am retired and a civilian I can see how these questions and issues could affect my life. So thank you both for pointing these things out and addressing issues that might come up when visiting or moving to the Philippines. I think it would be a good idea to look up and talk with a knowledgeable attorney as soon as I arrive in PH just to have someone give me advice and suggestions on how to remain legally safe and so that I have someone to call if I run into problems. Again, thank you Gracie and Pea and enjoy your upcoming holiday season. Brian

[@michaelbandeko3519]

As an American Military person you are governed by the US's Status of Forces Agreement with the host country.

[@AliAsghar-ss5ky]

I love the way you are explaining everything I am so glad to find this Channel good luck

[@johnminichielli8957]

"One" of the best attorneys, but definitely "the" best looking attorney.

[@ManOfAdventure2011]

Pea, you are the oracle of the Tube when it comes to clearing up Filipino laws...

[@johncolvin2754]

Yay so happy to hear this.. restored in me some faith in your country

[@eternaltruth1666]

Thank you for doing this episode!

[@bernardlock2728]

Thank you Gracie and Ms. Pea. So, the one thing I will basically do is "not date a single mother" because I could possibly get into legal issues with her children. I would need to make sure that all major assets are purchased before we cohabit together or just do not cohabit together. There are just so many legal things to be concerned about. After listening to these laws, I am basically not going to consider cohabiting in the Phillipines but just live there to enjoy the nice life there and in a very good area.

[@gmcinnis6304]

first question... got kid/s??? if yes, goodbye... if no... (they have kid they just dont want to scare "joe" off by telling him got kid being raised by mother... first thing... LETS GO TO THE PROVINCE TO VISIT MY FAMILY!!!!!! and EVERYONE comes out with hand out and if dont pay.... its not the good humor man that will be showing up to take "the foreigner" to .... the grey bar motel.

[@coiledsteel8344]

Bernard You're Another Deluded Beta Bucks Simp, Looking to Loose Your Money 💰🤑 Obviously Not Aware of Mgtow Knowledge, Otherwise You'd Know NEVER to Date Younger Single Parents. Try Staying With Matures.

[@gordonbennett213]

@@bambamjr8377 You can apply to be a citizen in the Philippines once you have lived there for 10 years or more.

[@brianandlynphilippines]

@@bambamjr8377 in 25 years... most of us be dead

[@nellatl]

Same in us

[@tman5634]

Congratulations on your upcoming 90k subs & what a way to get there with yourself & the very knowledgeable Gracie. Very well deserved Miss Pea.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Thanks so much, T Man - you’ve helped quite a bit 👍❤️😊

[@tman5634]

@@TheFilipinaPea I've tried to support you/your channel as much as I can (time allowing). You give out quality content, have great guests (Gracie being very valuable) & you both being beautiful is the icing on the cake. I've said it from the start, you deserve each & every subscriber, now & the future. I would also absolutely use Gracie, if ever I required her professional services.

[@tman5634]

@@TheFilipinaPea 90k oh yes yes yes baby 😀

[@zackmaysi]

Thank you for the info, I’m planning to retire in philippine in 4 years. Love the people, love the culture. Much respect.

[@shawnsinkler4201]

I enjoy the shows. Thank you for the information. Greatly appreciated.

[@FloridaMan_Journey]

One of the most informative videos yet.... I will not marry my fiancee until she buys land so it can be leased to me properly. Thank You! Life Saver!

[@brianp6097]

Edging ever closer to the magic 100k, is testament to the value, knowledge and informative to be gained from your videos. A beautiful woman or two, doesn’t put many people off from watching either 😊.

[@mrkelseykenny]

Thank you Gracy for your input!

[@edwinbritto3057]

Highly inforative.. Thanks

[@ScottMStolz]

The reason why some men mistakenly think that their spouse would get 50% of everything they own is that they mistakenly assumed the Philippines works the same way as their country. In the United States, many states are "community property" states and if you are married, everything is owned jointly, including assets and debts. Some states exclude debts from prior to the marriage, but most don't. So they are afraid because they are familiar with how it works in their country.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Yup, exactly 👍

[@Lync1111]

@@TheFilipinaPea You're amazing!

[@NINJARninjaR-fg3lv]

I am Married to a Filipino woman who I love very much. We have a 4 year old Daughter together who was made in the UK and born in the Philippines, we bought land and built a house in both our married names, I still have my house in UK, but even if our relationship breaks up, which I hope it will not, I will know my Daughter and Wife will have a lovely house to live in, and if I lose the property so what, I would be upset more from a relationship break up, because if you have a wife and raise children, as a man you should provide for them, period.

[@inclusion9212]

Not a problem maybe, till the new guy moves in. That said, stay married, respect the covenant under God (enjoy the blessing).

[@ShineSun]

Exactly

[@charleswhite758]

Wait till the daughter gets turned against you and refuses to accept your phone calls or see you. It's difficult to justify these laws.

[@trianglestomache6353]

U wont be saying this , if your ex wife/s new boy friend move in to stay permanently in the house which u worked hard to pay , but which now belong to him and your ex wife 😃😅

[@HolyFireYHWH]

Your reaction and end words shows your wife plot behinds your back and your marriage is damage already, by you saying even if we break up shows that your relationship is damaged and bruised, better start being a true man and not be bossed around or just do everything for your wife rather then allowing her to be your wife and help you.

[@jimvega842]

I had not given any thought to the laws and their consequences. Thanks for a very interesting and informative video. I am looking forward to continuing a positive relationship with the channel. Keep up the channel's excellence.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Always glad to help, Jim 👍😊

[@roddielopp]

Pea what is Gracie's contact information

[@owensandy3969]

Extremely important and informative...thanks 👍

[@Galloway737]

Gracie needs her own channel... Thank you for the information and sharing.

[@MrBenHaynes]

Thanks Gracie and Pea for clearing up that you don't have to be legally married to be alone in the company of your partner's child. Even if you AREN'T related by law or familial bond, it still has to be proven that it's "under circumstances which would lead a reasonable person to believe that the child is about to be exploited in prostitution and other sexual abuse." (Republic Act 7610, ARTICLE III, Sec. 6). Common sense prevails!

[@almoemason]

Actually Ben, that's not what she said. The child in the discussion was not the girl friend's child, The mom was the girlfriend, The child's mother was the girlfriend's daughter who was living in the same house of the girlfriend. If it is just you and your girlfriend living together, it would not be ok for you to be alone with a child under 12 or a child under 18 that was ten years younger than you.

[@larryestep4167]

Morning Pea, returned to the Philippines about 4 years ago. I’m finally finding all the vloggers I used to follow. Found Marc, Paul , and Gio, and now you. Love the topics you share.

[@MichaelSturtz]

Thank you for interviewing her. This is fascinating information.

[@michaelthorn6215]

Very informative 👍. I also think you made a very good point; It's not to scare foreigners but to make more awareness. That is good advice for anyone in the world, whether going on vacation or making residence, to know the basic laws of the land you are going to stay or visit in. Great Job on this video! Also, will you do a video on Foods of the Philippines? If you already have one, please tell which video it is. Thank again, can't wait to see your next video

[@MrMwurm]

Your very smart Philippina pea. I really have seen the wisdom you use to help everyone on both sides to make informed decisions. Never heard Germans, Koreans or Spanish do that. For that, i agree with your statement of fact that you put in 100% to your videos. Very kind of you to do these things above and beyond just making videos.

[@jimvega842]

Hope you're supporting her by joining the channel or giving her a thank you. She definitely deserves to be rewarded for her excellent effort. Her pride in her videos production shaws.

[@marcusedubose4222]

Thx pea ....I appreciate you for educating me on all things Philippines 🇵🇭

[@c128stuff]

What an interesting and informative discussion, thanks.

[@Dirty__Dan]

Pea looking out for us westerners. Keep up the great content.

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

"you will not get into trouble as long as you're doing nothing wrong" with a child. That really isn't true. As men have learned in the US if a child is mad at the man for being strict, not buying them something, etc... and the child decides to accuse the man of doing something wrong the mother is likely to believe the child and the man is off to prison. Actually doing nothing wrong is no defense. And the way human memory works the mother may actually "fill in" with false memories. I agree the written law and how common it is to have any effect are two different things. But males worldwide are generally at a disadvantaged when standing in front of police or a judge. Foreigners in other countries are at even more disadvantage. There are risks. A man would be wise to understand the law and protect themselves up front. There are a lot of men living in a fantasy world of protection.

[@MrBenHaynes]

Live 24/7 with a bodycam?

[@thomasthumim7630]

The law of Philippines are even stricter than most countries in the western world

[@paulatudor691]

The USA deams 18 and above age sexual wise . For us Americans

[@paulatudor691]

They are not lawyers Pea ty for bringing Gracie on your channel free advise.

[@paulatudor691]

I am hiring Gracie when I visit my friend there.

[@SouthernGuySolo]

Odd but clever insight regarding actual context.

[@hog561]

Education is Power ✨👊🏽✨ Thank you 🙏🏿

[@williambartlett1054]

This is why, when building a house on someone else's land, you should make sure that the house is made of bamboo!

[@uriahthehittite2309]

I think what the lawyer mentioned was that it had to be clear that you get the invested asset back if stipulated in the contract before the lease was executed.

[@gardnerdean]

And include a self-destruct module

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Hahahahaha (Or you could even sell it)

[@savannahbruce6905]

Be careful.

[@georgereilly7302]

I'd set fire to it and walk away!! Job done. Everything in South East Asia is all about robbing the foreigner! Want a girl friend? save yourself a lot of financial heartache, rent one by the day!!!

[@Bane35755]

This is the reason I love this woman. She's letting you know what not to do in the Philippines. The information is priceless. If you go to jail in the Philippines for sexual assault with a child. You're going to Prison in the USA.

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Wow, really? They’ll extradite you maybe?

[@clintfalk]

@@TheFilipinaPea Well, he is speculating here. NOBODY can determine what action the US government can and will do in a hypothetical scenario at some point in the future. But, you have all these wannabe valiant characters who haven't been more than 50 miles from home ever, wanting to impress you with their moral fortitude.

[@Bane35755]

@@clintfalk you are wrong. That law was past when George Bush administration was in officer, dumb ass. Check it out for yourself clown.

[@tsmi5807]

@@TheFilipinaPea My understanding is that , if you travel to a foreign country and get involved in sex with a child, that you can be charged with that upon return to the states. I dont know, if that is after youve done the time elsewhere first or in case they did NOT jail you in the foreign country. There are some places in the world where there arent much restrictions on sex at all.

[@hobo1704]

@@Bane35755 dumb? Coming from someone who can't spell..

[@cadiman56]

This is such a great and extremely informative channel...wish id known of it sooner.

[@bobbyquinting3918]

I am not sure how good of a lawyer she (but, I'll take your word on that,) but she is the best looking lawyer I've ever seen!

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

These types of videos are so valuable to me in a world of KZbinrs making up what they think is true. Actual information is valuable. Thanks very much. One of the first things I'm going to do when I get to the Philippines is to find 2 local lawyers I like via an interview and keep their phone number with me at all times. I wonder if lawyers do any kind of retainer situation.

[@tman5634]

When you are ready, contact Gracie for your legal needs.

[@zympf]

great advice as always Grace and Pea .. thank you

[@JCMPRadio]

White dude from Alabama USA here. Thank you so much for this video! I found it very informative 💜 I used to be a Mormon missionary in South Africa (two years) and seeing security guards at common places was normal. Having said that your laws sound fair, though a rewrite of the age of consent is definitely needed.

[@kyvenmarquis7258]

I'll just try my best always everyday God will let me be with her by her side! I will always do my best with everything and everyone even with my own self more than ever!!!

[@robertshaw2602]

Thank Pea and Gracie for clearing up so many matters today. It is difficult from Austraila to understand our own laws let alone those in the Phillipines. I hope to travel there again and look for a place to settle one day and getting involved with a partner knowing the law is a must. Having a girlfriend for some time from Thailand and living with her in Australia for a year until the visa expired ended well without legal separation issues and we are just friends now both moving on with our lives. The lessons learned today is to seek legal advice and from previous videos will avoid in any case married or single mums for sure. Thank you both for sharing this today and best wishes from Melbourne.

[@skybox-fs6dv]

Who's asking about the age of consent? Is that about sexual relations with a child? Gee wiz! Are guys looking to have sex with minor children even 18 yr olds? My goodness. If a man needs that clarification, the Philippines should automatically deny and/or revoke their visas or entry into the country. Start at 25+. For me, my minimum age was 37. Have some freaking morals man or go to jail.

[@coiledsteel8344]

Thailand 🇹🇭 IS Not the Philippines!

[@craigsmith2755]

@@skybox-fs6dv Don't preach. It's more about being in the company of minors and having loony lefties like you reporting them when they've done nothing wrong.

[@TheBlueskyson]

@@skybox-fs6dvwhat about a 33 yr old single mum?

[@1936Studebaker]

I would have thought that if you were arrested you would contact your countries embassy for legal advise? Men are afraid because we have been burnt in our own countries by women taking us to court after a relationship ends and walking away with 75% of everything you worked your whole life for. The woman doesn't have to start their life over again, they have most of the money, the poor guy has to keep working until he's 80 years old to try and re establish himself again I think that's is why men seem to make a big deal out of the cohabitation situation.

[@frankpeeler8675]

Only 75% hell mine got 99 percent of every thing when i was over seas she cleaned me out

[@woodpeckery]

@@frankpeeler8675... Ummm, the topic is about 'court-awarded property' and such, not a thief in the night while you're away.

[@woodpeckery]

Speak for yourself, 'man-who's-afraid-to-be-judged according-to-man's-law-in-a-court'.

[@callmebigpapa]

Never get married, whats the advantage for the men?

[@daviedood2503]

@@callmebigpapa well if u live with them long enough you're considered married with no prenup. 😂

[@villedeville8966]

Great video! Thanks...The law in the Philippines are mostly much better and much more guided by moral than in many western countries. This is also a big reason why I like the Philippines so much.

[@vikingrogaland2844]

Prisons are some of the worst nightmares, and I feel so sorry for guys who are behind bars (been there, done that, both in Norway and in Thailand...). The problem is that sometimes innocent people are thrown into prison. I remember back in February 2011: a 49 years old Norwegian man who came to visit his GF in Cebu, was arrested, accused of abducting and killing a 6 years old school girl south of Cebu city. Even if he could prove that he was in fact visiting a language class with his fiancee at the time of the crime and then , they were cheking in at the reception area of Waterfront Lahug Hotel - all recorded by the in house security camera - he was still treated as scum. I remember reading that the police officer in charge, stated: "I am morally convinced that we have caught the guilty person." Only after the governor of Cebu realized the terrible mistakes done by the local police, he was released, and the police chief was fired. I was in the jungle in the top of Cebu staying with my fiance there at the time of the abduction. Not really so far away from the crime scene. It might as well have been me who could have been arrested, as also I fit the description given by a pimp in Carcar town. Later it turned out that the pimp was lying, and he just made up a story for the police, giving them hints about the looks of the foreigner, because he hoped he could get some reward money. He had never met the white person whom he claimed was one of his customers. If I had been arrested, since I had no strong alibi like security cam in a hotel, I might have rotten in filipino jail. Later, a British man was accused for the crime, but until this day, I don't think the case has been solved.

[@charlesfisher5259]

I plan to leave everything I have to my fiance and the kids we plan to get married soon and the kids and are all adults now and they want me to adopt them so they can take my last name is it possible for me to adopt them? And I have been to the Philippines and met everyone In the family they have never asked me from the beginning for anything I seen their needs from the start and I send money every week and sent the youngest daughter through 4 years of college and she has made straight As in her grades to show me her appreciation and they all have shown me the best respect and love.

[@fenkellmoney8034]

This is scary

[@adams.1793]

Wow, very impressed with Gracie's knowledge of PH Laws, and her immaculate translation in English. I admire all the beautiful and smart Filipinas. Makes me prouder of my heritage. Great Job Pea !

[@hillbillyintheasia6122]

call education, try it . some have bad English due bad teachers

[@bensilverstern4156]

Before you get excited, there’s a difference between the law and how it’s applied in practice. I can see a cop shaking you down if you were alone with any 12 y.o , innocent or not

[@coiledsteel8344]

PEA Worked in a Call Center.

[@the-eye-is-watching]

The laws in the PI are written in English so a lawyer must be proficient in the language

[@darcystuart6998]

I met a Filipino woman online. Over the 4 years, we have been talking. I know know she has e adult children and a 13yo girl. She is also still married to the father of the children. However, she has not been with him for over 10 years. Should I be concerned when visiting her?

[@shawnmcdonald9352]

Thank you very much for this video interview.

[@jamesmarchetti3286]

Wow what a Great video!! Especially with Gracie!! She is truly amazing and I never forget a video I had seen with her many months ago! I was in a ( LDR) but it didn't work out! But If it did work out for us we would have needed a couple items of legal paperwork for me and my Filipina for both of our Protection!!!

[@macemace3194]

Hi Pea! How are you? Hope all is well with your family and you! You have the best channel without a doubt. You're always covering issues and concerns that a 'foreigner' should be cognizant of. Thank you for your real life advice!

[@contact9263]

Thank you Pea.. I’ve had a bad experience with a Filipina, and because of all the information you have given.. I would never come to the Philippines.. It is a trap for foreigners to take their money.. If I find a Filipina, and she was not willing to move.. She can stay where she is..Thanks

[@geneodom672]

Thank you Pea and Gracie.👍🌹🌹

[@davidpetersen1]

Very, very useful content. Great work!!😎😎

[@Murph_.]

I love when women take the time to educate me. Thank you to Pea and Gracie for enhancing my education. It was quite pleasurable!!!

[@pray-unceasingly]

Another great video! Very informative! Thanks, Pea!

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Thank you so much, Topaz 👍😊

[@michaelsengul8505]

Hi.. your information is very helpful and informative to us foreigners very much appreciated you are doing great service explaining the law and many other subjects, thanks from Australia

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Thanks so much, Michael 👍👍

[@mikeu4438]

Pea your an excellent speaker!

[@damianpokoj1065]

Thank you for presenting scenarios that both parties - Filipina and foreigner can encounter. I appreciate your channel not being just "advertising" but actually a valuable resource of information. And PLEASE, advocate for age of consent to be increased to 18!!!!

[@yazmeliayzol624]

It is 18... the provision that says age of consent being 12 is not the ability to consent to engaging but the age at which a person is considered capable of autonomous decisions... thus it is not automatically statutory... the age of consent is presumed to be the age of majority... 18... which I'm guessing is also the legal age for driving voting drinking and smoking... typical age of majority type stuff...

[@TheGUARDIANOFFOR]

of course and then lock up entire philipine population cause those 16 years old kid definetly wont sleep together do they ...... Not everybody is dumb american in europe most people have sex in 15-16 years..... And im mean 2 16 year olds consenting young. And this is 3th world country im beleve they will start even sooner......

[@pa4765]

Pea, I greatly appreciate the info and thanks to Gracie for her clarifications. However, many of us have witnessed the insanity of the legal system and it's prejudice towards men in divorce proceedings or other court cases. I've been in court many times and have seen some pretty sketchy shenanigans. And that's in the USA where we have rights. We're unprotected in the Philippines. "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." (no "baggage" here) Also, consider the potential of lawyers advertising a commission in lieu of fees in common-law marriage cases since the Filipinas have 10x more clout than the Americans. Gracie talks as if it's Fair & Just but many other KZbinrs contend that the Americans are often blamed. My response to all this is not to overreact but to be very very careful.

[@DMAneoth]

A correction of legal meanings in your first paragraph. In the USA in family courts men are most often victims of judicial prejudice AGAINST men. The family courts are almost never prejudiced TOWARDS men.

[@REMEMBRANCEVIDEOS..]

I tell you Big Shirley exist here in the more often than you think Guy's

[@chriso5842]

Can’t you just leave the country if you get into a bad situation related to a marriage? Assuming you haven’t invested in property.

[@TheGUARDIANOFFOR]

@@chriso5842 yes but psst..... before they realize that

[@tony9305]

Wow, such a thorough and interesting video. Thanks for all of the info...

[@tracytaylor4167]

Great information and informative.....Thank you.

[@qmacheck]

So 18 year olds can work at a bar and sleep with men, but can’t marry without permission? Very family oriented.

[@guesswho520]

That's one reason there are so many single mothers in the Philippines.

[@horizons2358]

Don't be surprised, most of the Ph. Laws are redundant, Dark Ages stuff!!

[@hm_nn_5633]

'Everything is very slow here in the Philippines' That's a great understatement. 🤦‍♂️

[@cammontreuil7509]

Even the dogs and cats walk slow in the PI.

[@MickyP49]

its the Magic Sarap

[@carvercapitalequitypartner122]

All things may be slow except the instant relationship and resultant social relations. Talk to a Filipina and pretty soon you have a whole group of people in your life, influencing and making plans and decisions for you. They will start planning your wedding on your behalf unless you buck the process. Beware and be very afraid if you start riding a wave and you didn't know you were surfing.

[@2000ViperGTSsubscribe]

@@carvercapitalequitypartner122 I LOLed at "Beware and be very afraid if you start riding a wave and you didn't know you were surfing"

[@DWIGHT697]

The lawyer giving out the advice is very beautiful!!!!!!!!!

[@ka-powUSA]

Good info about leases.

[@sparkywildcat8174]

Terrific episode, Pea! Nice to know things are basically normal. Everyone needs protection from scammers, foreign or domestic, but not everyday people. BTW.....love it when Gracie is featured.

[@coiledsteel8344]

NOTHING IS EVER 'NORMAL' IN PI

[@rizaldegarcia158]

Coil, where else is normal?

[@zakbrinkhoff324]

The reason they need parental advice from 18 to 25 is to stop them from making stupid decisions that they would make on their own

[@Mope333]

Well setting an age limit won’t help that

[@hawkdad4267]

Great content, well put together.

[@Nocare89]

You both handled this really professionally. Some of these questions were flat uncomfortable to hear. Good to know I guess. The land stuff is certainly insightful.

[@Usefullinformationphilippines]

I am glad that you straightened out the cohabitation thing. I have always planned to leave my house cars and most of my money in the United States, money that I bring to the Philippines will be expendable

[@MrBenHaynes]

I have heard from other sources that this is indeed the way. The red tape that you would have to jump through just to open an account in PI makes me shudder.

[@hillbillyintheasia6122]

@@MrBenHaynes easy

[@guyandre4946]

Extremely well presented practical guide, thank you Pea and Gracey. Clear, to the point, efficient. To resume : Life is always beautiful, don’t spoil it! Use common sense and be a gentleman, but above all, do love, respect and care for your Filipina. The Philippines and the Filipinas are the most beautiful in the world : be worthy of them! 😊❤️ 🇵🇭

[@TheFilipinaPea]

Thanks Guy! (and I can start working on that new outro, so you know what that means!! Thanks 👍😊❤️)

[@guyandre4946]

@@TheFilipinaPea Walay sapayan ☺️ hinaut nga ang kusog maanaa kanimo😊 😘

[@BC.aNewSeason]

Great info👍 Thank you 😊

[@Dragon_rls]

Thanks Pea, and Gracie. I'm heading to Dumaguete in December 2022 for christmas. I will be on my best behavior, but it is always a good idea, to get some insight into local laws. Here in the USA, they don't cut you any slack if you didn't realize you were breaking the law, and I'm pretty sure its like that everywhere. Ms. Gracie, Hopefully, you wont hear from me while I'm on vacation, but I will keep your contact info on my phone just in case. Thanks again Pea, and Gracie.👍

[@davidplatter7671]

Well guys you heard it directly from attorney Gracey - "...you don't just marry the girl, you marry the family" Truer words have never been spoken; speaking from personal experience! 🤣

[@paulatudor691]

It’s that way here in the states.

[@horacesubayar794]

Got you, brother, I'm still making payments.

[@philiprodgers670]

I have divorced my Filipino wife but I'm still friends with her whole family so I guess I didn't divorce them