Life in the Philippines Compared to Life in America

In this video, I compare Life in the Philippines to Life in America. I talk about the differences and what you should know whether you are moving to the Philippines or visiting the Philippines.
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[@Cons2911]

5:39 don’t mind people if they laugh while you learn, they are not trying to insult you or anything, in fact people appreciate that you are making the effort to learn the language

[@cristinacejudo1924]

Airport, Grocery stores have a separate senior line for over 60. I advise you to get a senior card and get 20% on restaurants and bus discounts also.

[@sherxfiedz007]

Your understanding of Philippine culture is good and improving, keep it up, you'll go to the highest heights just by understanding the Filipino spirit. Good luck and be blest.

[@RomeoSMaines-kc6iv]

Yes,you're talking the truth about our,or it's your country now,,Mabuhay!!

[@rosebatol1338]

Everything you said is true.im a pilipina, I've been here in the us for decades.thank you for explaining our culture.

[@bemcorrales5358]

I like your honest perspective of the Philippines 🇵🇭 ❤😊. Stay safe, and God bless you and your family 🙌 🙏 🤲 ❤❤

[@bhebron69]

The most respectful way of describing one's culture.

[@marissaancheta4080]

Milk in boxes are packed in Tetra Brik which uses UHT processing to maintain the taste and protect the milk from bacteria. It is a process which was introduced by the Swedes decades ago. Yes the vibe in the Philippines is more laidback and that is part of the culture. We have learned to smile and be patient on the imperfections of our society. Maybe that is the reason we have low suicide rates in the country. There is less stress compared to living in the US.

[@marcmac8944]

The produce in the Philippines is more fresh and doesn’t have all the preservatives and pesticides like in the states. We have to remember that piece. Hope to meet you one day brother. And thank you for your military service 🫡 Grateful,

[@user-eu7xm1hv7w]

U can avail senior citizens card so u can get discount to any department/supermarket/ transportation and other benefits...

[@esveeflowers1177]

Considering the seemingly slow pace of life in the Philippines, PATIENCE go hand in hand to enjoying my stay whenever I visit the country. Your honest observations are on point which is a must-vlog to watch for anyone contemplating on visiting or even moving to the Philippines.

[@effu9375]

Sometimes moving too fast will lead to errors...especially if something requires more attention to detail. There's a saying..."slow is smooth and smooth is fast" in the gun community.

[@jensen0818]

Enjoy your new living in the Philippines Sir. God bless.

[@noemischmidt1152]

I agree with what you describe about the culture in the Philippines. I like your style, funny but also very vocal and honest opinions.

[@4KVideoPlaces]

Great video Kendall! 👍

[@Cons2911]

You will need to be patient, and you will be patient

[@gloriafarmer6826]

So informative! So glad to hear you're happy where you are.

[@victorreyes9490]

I'm glad you feel the way you feel about the phillipines and the culture. I agree with you a %100. Give a great day... Awesome!

[@BULLARDtheOKIE]

I just subscribed. Great video and a lot of wisdom! Thanks

[@bernardlyons2064]

Great video brother

[@buangit5633]

awesome observations! 😊

[@topscris]

First time to watch a video of yours. I am subscribed to, and watch a lot of Philippine expat vloggers. But I'm very surprised because I believe that all, if not almost all, of the advise you gave, and all the points you've talked about in this video, are the BEST advise, and are the most relevant points that would be most useful for others who are thinking, or have decided to become an expat and move to Philippines. All expat vloggers will, and have given the best advise, and talk the relevant points or information, BUT would also give some that would not be the best advise, and mention things that really are not very important information or needs more research and sometimes just wrong. So keep it up, and God bless.

[@ritacollins4427]

ENJOYED WATCHING YOUR VEDIO SIR. IM PINAY LEAVING IN TEXAS , USA. YES EVERYTHING YOU SAID IS FOR REAL, THANKS

[@jicjicmers631]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts about our country...God bless your stay Sir..

[@juanitodomigpe7962]

Hi Sir Kendall, Thanks for sharing, keep safe and take care. All the best.

[@GallivantingKendall]

Thank you! All the best to you too my friend.

[@jeffersonwilliampalmejar9420]

Your observation is really accurate and true. I'm glad you already adopted the Culture and habits of Filipino. I am Filipino and interested to follow your vlog friend. Enjoy your stay in our country. God bless!

[@edninong4294]

Thanks for the nice words plus honest observation of our country & culture. You mentioned poverty here which is a reality, although it is true, I think you failed to state that Filipinos still have the sense of happiness within & manage to smile even under this dire condition. Wishing you all the best in all your endeavors and undertakings... God bless always as well.

[@GallivantingKendall]

Yes, you are right. I have mentioned it in other videos. I will again. Thank you. :)

[@lheslyhurtada27]

Filipina here😊 Life is short! why need to be rush every thing We should enjoy life and everything around us. Enjoy every moments with family and friends, nature, etc... As we know someday we BOTH Die! SO DOING EVERYTHING RUSH IS NONSENSE FOR US😅 We have saying in Philippines It doesn't matter if we die being happy and full is enough 😊😊😊

[@edwinkirkland8856]

WOOOW THANK YOU FOR THIS AMEN

[@marfethecatholic2217]

Thanks!❤❤❤

[@williepacquin5107]

You are funny as hell,good way to look at life in the Philippines!

[@danielcarlies5151]

Plus, they leave out chemicals from fast food in the Philippines

[@minervaabenoja3013]

You are a good speaker Sir

[@edwinkirkland8856]

Thank you my veteran brother, cannot wait to get to cebu blessings and praise always 🎉

[@GregorioVazquezJr]

These are some very good tips. I want to come in on the Filipino English. You’re the first person to make this important distinction that I’ve heard. Before studying Tagalog I sometimes struggled to get the right message across in English. If I said the same thing in Tagalog it would be understood correctly. What I found was that they are often interpreting your English words in their native language, changing the meaning drastically. Because I learned Tagalog I ask my so to tell me in Tagalog when i detect some English was bring misunderstood. 100% of the time it has a different meaning in her primary language. I can’t stress enough if you love the Filipino you are with, you need to make effort to learn their language. It’s hard enough to avoid misunderstanding with a native English speaker, so now we’re on hard mode.

[@GallivantingKendall]

Thank you! That is an excellent point about learing the language of your partner. I totally agree!

[@bangwi]

It's not only in the Philippines but in Europe as well, milk can be left un refrigerated and have longer shelf life because it was pasteurized at a higher temperature killing all bacterias

[@tedjohnson4451]

Good Video... 33 Work /78 Calendar Days until Retirement.

[@JefeLee1267]

Thank you again

[@eddieBoxer]

Puk the Philippines I hate it there, I'm an expat I'm going home, my pension is $8300 dollars per month have no bills i can live very well.

[@mayg.931]

Everything you said was right no doubt 🤔

[@asky4911]

If you practice patience and relax, your anxiety and stress will go away

[@pagsureuy5322]

The way you talk about your life in the philippines makes me laugh coz it's funny😂😂.... 🎉❤

[@cocomine8897]

The tetra pack milk is a long life milk and doesn't necessarily needed to refrigerate, unless it's opened or used but if it's displayed then the temperature must be at the right room temperature or else it will be spoiled. The other milk which is called a fresh milk is needed to refrigerate always whether display or in use, but there's also a limit temperature to maintain which is 5* to 9* degrees chilling.

[@petebeltran6899]

Thanks for your thoughts on the Philippines cultures etc. I live here in Detroit Michigan USA and I truly missed the Filipino way of living. That is why I go home every year.

[@aaron1983]

Congrats on your happy life situation!! 😊 Southeast Asian nations need to understand how valuable their culture is, keep it strong and intact, resist and desist globalization-pressured forced cultural enrichment!

[@edwinwong5517]

Well said, my brother. If you know the truth...the truth will set you free.

[@evelyncasayan4506]

Thank you Sir

[@GallivantingKendall]

Most welcome

[@lenycordero7064]

Congrats

[@florentinojavieriii1868]

FUNNY BUT REAL SWEET

[@user-eu7xm1hv7w]

Tnks❤

[@user-ze6nf5el4i]

We also have miriende 9 to 10 am.

[@lolitaveyra23]

Nice❤💚💙

[@TeacherEric173]

Cutting in line is not a common practice in the Philippines. It is more likely that someone who was ahead of you in line had a friend or relative accidentally join them, resulting in the person being automatically included instead of cutting in line directly. In restaurants, especially upscale ones with many kitchen staff. However, in simpler establishments with fewer kitchen workers, it may be more common.

[@KennyInSubic]

💯

[@issaladreza5091]

new sub here 🥰just found your channel while browsing the net. you really need to adopt with the laid back life here in the phil. esp in the province. try visit my province, Batanes- life there is more relaxed, no fastfood chains thou, just fresh catch and organic veggies- Yes! its organic so expect it to be smaller in size 😆🥰

[@GradyGordon-bl9py]

I have been living in Cebu city for almost 6 months, after moving here from New York, and as someone who enjoys cooking a lot, I have to say going to the grocery store in the Philippines is a whole new experience ! The fruits and vegetables are totally different and the meats, especially hamburger and steak taste nothing like the meat in the US, So it’s a real challenge to cook things I like, Really enjoyed the channel thanks 😎

[@GallivantingKendall]

You get better produce and some meats more suited for Westerners at S & R and Landers. Be sure to join if you haven’t yet. The membership fees are cheap. Hope this helps.😀

[@celgumogda3665]

I Agree you sir if you need to help buy something for them not a money

[@felycacal3882]

Two different countries with different cultures. You forgot the merienda at 9 AM. Actually 6 meals for some. Breakfast, 9 AM merienda , lunch, 3PM merienda, dinner and before going to bed, another snack.

[@piacash5216]

Who Can Eat that Much …. I Have plenty to Eat , But I Don’t Eat 6 meal a Day 😂😅😂 I Cut it Down to 2 meals a Day 11am Breakfast and 4pm Late lunch or Early Dinner… That’s All you Need …. It’s Hard for Your Kidneys To process all that Kinds of Food in Your System…. Kidneys Need to Rest To Clean up all the Toxins of The Foods that we are Eating Specially if you Eat a lot of Fatty Foods and Sweets…. PEOPLES SHOULD EAT TO LIVE , NOT LIVE TO EAT 😅😂😂✌️✌️✌️

[@theJURN88]

People who cut in the line are usually prioritized individuals. Elderly, PWD’s, Pregnant Women. They are given the previledge to be given service first.

[@mariopadillo7845]

Sir, you can use your Senior California ID if u don’t have a Local & enjoy a 20% discount especially to these American Franchise Fastfood & some locals Eatery as well as transportation but not to Prescription Drugs & some groceries !

[@user-pi6ch4ok8n]

It is what it is.. .....

[@teresacartel3687]

Inside grocery no need to put in ref coz, entire grocery already have an air-condition ..

[@NeneGonzalez-mm9rd]

Yes it is actually taking our time...that is why not so stressful unlike in the US ...always in a hurry.

[@travelknighterrant]

Not kuripot at all, just wise spending👍 Enjoy your stay in the island!

[@user-xq3px1hu1x]

Poverty is the reason for laziness. That most other Filipinos have weaknesses, most of which are laziness. They are just content with being a beggar and want accepting things they don't work hard. Then if you don't help them, they may be accused of you as a bad person. One more thing, most of the beggars which you can find in the city were those who were trying their journey in the city, but unluckily, they ended up working with the syndicate of catering beggars in the street. There are either some who fled away from their cruel employers or they were being kicked out from their rented houses or apartments. They don't want to go back to their province but instead, they prefer to live in poverty in the city rather than going home with shame.

[@user-to3nc2ck1h]

You don't know this people that's you said are beggar almost this are from the mountain people tribe, they want to know how to live in the City, And the others are from the province this people also have a land they own, but they want to live in the big city, if you don't want to help it's ok, no one say your a bad person, this beggar that what you say are difficult to find work bcoz almost they don't know how to speak tagalog and not go to school, they want to eat so that's why they be a beggar in the street, than to be a thief or become a zombie people like in your country USA mature, Even in the slum community mostly them are have a big money to keep but look like only poor,

[@joelgermo915]

Speaker of the house is preaching yo!

[@theJURN88]

Where did you get that info?

[@frankkirkpatrick4452]

In the Philippines pregnant women and seniors have the right away in the checkout line

[@felycacal3882]

Started when the American bases were in the Philippines. Use your head if you want to marry a Filipina.Adjust if you want to live in the Philippines. Explore and experiment in order to appreciate the country and its culture.

[@user-nf7hl6ns3n]

So true everything here is so slow but women its easy so fast😅

[@piacash5216]

😂😅😂✌️

[@edgarwong4373]

I think that senior citizen id is for filipino citizens only to avail the privileges of a senior citizens, pls inquire about it before applying for a senior citizens ID to ɓe on the safe side

[@user-nf7hl6ns3n]

But cost of living is so great here and people are hospitable with english speaking nation😊

[@johnnybautista4625]

Are yuo sure that everything in Philippine is slow?

[@kalusugankayamanan]

hope ur not feeling bad if i correct u, kuripot is stingy and cheap in tagalog is mura,..✌️glad ur trying to speak our language ,stay safe and enjoy ❤

[@GallivantingKendall]

Thanks! 😃

[@JaxToz]

U know fast food here in California is a luxury now?Why? They’re getting paid $20.00 on hour . So some restaurants are cheaper than fast food

[@allesandraa.8282]

i havent encountered a supermarket where another cusfomer who tried to overtake the line or in front of me.what supermarket is that.even in small supermarket,i havent experienced it.

[@GallivantingKendall]

It happened a couple of times to me here in Naga at the Savemore and twice in 7-11 in Lapu2x. Maybe because I’m a foreigner. 😀

[@texroy1644]

It has happened to me a couple of times, and I don't even live there permanently. I wish people would stop acting like Filipinos are not real people. They are also nice to us because we are different. Easy to spot a foreigner, have we taken that consideration? Don't get me wrong, I'm always greeted and warmly welcomed, but it cuts both ways as I'm respectful also.

[@joevan5606]

Haha tampo probably is the most weirdest to the foreigners they might not understand what tampo is , why there is tampo and how to make up to get rid of tampo

[@francisthegreat4064]

Foreigners who want to marry a Filipina should choose the one with a well off family background.

[@ca8547]

Salad doesn’t come in a form of lettuce for us

[@PinayPenguin-yl7cu]

I guess being relaxed, unconfrontational, and laidback is good for mental health. Few road rages, mass shooting, suicide, etc..😊

[@JaxToz]

Do u know why they kind a slow there? Because it’s hot

[@GallivantingKendall]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@UlyAquino-uh1ss]

They can understand you but cannot respond due to either they are shy or they cannot speak fluently

[@egutz1405]

I am an ASI protecting my beloved the PHILIPPINES.

[@kendallhclement]

I don’t know what that means.

[@piacash5216]

Me Either 😂😅

[@GallivantingKendall]

😂

[@user-eu7xm1hv7w]

Enjoy your retirement in my home country ❤

[@yunablu6241]

the "tampo"...😂😂...filipinas can also be feisty but most of the time they're loving and they'll take care of you...

[@GallivantingKendall]

Yes, that’s true.😀

[@jayneh2006]

Yes, only the problem there is poorness bro!

[@agatonicaararacap4917]

Go to Spain,and its the same,siesta.

[@ilawmo]

We used that milk in Military, US NAVY.

[@vivianwenceslao7035]

Life In the Philippines is less stressful compared to US, hahahha!!

[@drbob821]

ha ha ha .... don"t f**k with filipina......lol , good anlysis 👍

[@GallivantingKendall]

Hahaha!

[@Growl_Aniki]

merienda means snack 😅

[@frankkirkpatrick4452]

Languages totally different in English the reason is Filipinos are do not understand the Americans that use metaphors a lot like for example a fly on the wall

[@herchickenlegs4]

TRUE ..😂😂😂

[@marichuarmodia2375]

Being patient because Philippine are not be like a white peopl Ear so hit head and most rushing most of the time 🕰️ is not good to being bad things to being a rush and do anything around bad then we become aggressive and I know that most white peoples and keeping good smile and be friendly peoples around and happy in life to Be in good health not and hit head ❤😂

[@dulseporree8280]

You forgot to tell in suppermarket or bank in Philippines have serurity guard . Always telling Amerika better, Amerika too much homeless.

[@edwinkirkland8856]

The 🥚 aren't refrigerated either

[@zebuniza8885]

Is it just me or does this man never blink even once... is this an AI vid?

[@GallivantingKendall]

Hahahaha! It’s not fake. It’s really me, Kendall. And, yes, it’s just you.😂

[@zebuniza8885]

@GallivantingKendall 😔 sorry my bad, did not mean to offend you... but the content of the video was good sir 😁...

[@kendallhclement]

Thank you!😊

[@emeliazambales162]

"Tampo" Hahahaha

[@chiefchick]

The Philippines do not have any govt welfare that can help the poor. Poor in America are really not poor because the govt helps them. In the Philippines, no one helps the poor except for charitable organizations and the Catholic charities. We are on our own. And that is why you see a lot of sari-sari stores because poor families try to make ends meet by being resourceful, enterpreneurial. We have little kids selling flower leis, cigarettes or magazines/newspapers, offering to wipe your car's windshield, tires, etc. because we are taught to learn to earn a living and then help the family by adding to the income. THAT NEVER HAPPENS IN THE USA. Americans have SNAPS, MEDICAID, SOUP KITCHENS, ETC. Filipinos only have their own wits and resourcefulness mostly.

[@user-vy8xz9hn5y]

Utang hahahah

[@GallivantingKendall]

Haha

[@tesssmith8444]

Two years? It's because your way of thinking started so negatively.

[@Stormvue]

Go up north to Baguio and your produce problem is solved

[@GallivantingKendall]

Thanks for the tip!😀

[@outoftime788]

thers no jobs

[@herchickenlegs4]

No jobs??? 😂😂😂

[@UlyAquino-uh1ss]

They can understand you but cannot respond due to either they are shy or they cannot speak fluently